IRFA says Trump admin needs to issue nationwide E15 waiver
The head of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says he’s hopeful the U.S. EPA will soon issue a nationwide waiver that allows all states to sell E15 this summer. Monte […]
Weekend rains slow planting pace in Iowa
An extension agronomist says the planting season has been in full swing across Iowa. Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University says, “All field operations have been happening all at once […]
Tennessee farmers make good planting progress
Warm weather has helped improve crops and planting conditions in Tennessee. The USDA says 25 percent of corn, 15 percent of soybeans, and two percent of cotton is planted. Winter […]
Corn half planted, first crop hay begins in Arkansas
Arkansas farmers have passed the halfway point for planting corn. USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service says as of Sunday, 62% of the Arkansas corn is now in the ground. That’s […]
Planting progress jumps in Illinois
The USDA says Illinois farmers made significant planting progress last week. Ken Franklin grows corn and soybeans in Christian County. “I think we’re pretty happy with where we’re at.” He […]
Nebraska corn planting picks up pace
A northeast Nebraska farmer says planting is off to a great start. Quentin Connealy tells Brownfield he started corn and soybean planting mid-week last week and soil temperatures are in […]
Planting progress picks up in Iowa
Planting progress picked up in Iowa last week. In the latest USDA weekly crop progress and conditions report 18% of corn in the state is now planted. That’s up 16% […]
Kansas farmer finishes corn planting
A northeast Kansas farmer says he’s wrapped up corn planting already thanks to favorable weather conditions. Lance Reac tells Brownfield it’s been dry with above normal temperatures. “We really haven’t […]
Corn planting under way in Minnesota
The USDA says corn planting is underway in Minnesota. The latest weekly crop progress and conditions report shows 9% of corn was planted as of Sunday, which is 2% ahead […]
2% of corn, 3% of soybeans planted in Indiana
A north central Indiana farmer says he expects to start the 2025 planting season this week. Dave Schrock farms in Marshall County. “We’ve had quite a bit of rain, but it’s rainy and sunny,” […]