Hollow soybean plants signal new pest pressure from Dectes stem borer
The Michigan Soybean Committee is encouraging growers to scout for a new pest found in August. Research director Mark Seamon tells Brownfield Dectes stem borer was confirmed in Mid-Michigan last […]
Ohio Mesonet could help farmers navigate weather extremes and challenging field conditions
An ag weather and climate specialist says a growing network of weather stations is helping farmers access critical data. Aaron Wilson with Ohio State University Extension says the Ohio Mesonet […]
Flood watch adds to harvest concerns across the Midwest
A southwest Iowa farmer says saturated fields are delaying harvest progress across the region. “Basically, we’re wet like everybody else.” Duane Aistrope says he managed to get in the field […]
Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) confirmed in Wisconsin cattle
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has confirmed the presence of the virus that causes epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in non-lactating dairy cattle in Waukesha County. […]
Indiana lawmaker seeks dyed diesel relief for farmers as harvest fuel costs surge
An Indiana state representative says more needs to be done to provide meaningful relief for farmers as diesel prices remain at historic highs. Beau Baird says expanded access to red […]
Record cheese, butterfat exports point to strong 2026 for dairy
2026 could be another record year for U.S. dairy exports. CoBank ag economist Abbi Groves says international business continues to be strong. “We have seen record exports for butterfat and […]
Combine equipment settings and operator skill critical for capturing more soybeans
Harvest losses could be a defining factor in profitability for some farmers. Michigan State University Extension soybean educator Eric Anderson says about four soybeans per square foot after a combine […]
HPAI returns to Indiana: More than 24,000 birds depopulated in Jay County
The public information director for the Indiana State Board of Animal Health says producers should remain vigilant as new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza are detected. Denise Derrer Spears says it’s […]
Biodiesel producers playing catch up on 45Z opportunities
The CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America says uncertainty remains on exactly how the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit will benefit biodiesel producers and soybean growers. Donnell Rehagen tells […]
Continuous improvement drives 2026 World Dairy Expo Producer of the Year
The 2026 World Dairy Expo Producers of the Year are always looking to improve. Jonathan Lamb is a 12th-generation dairy farmer from Oakfield, New York. He says the family farm […]