Michigan sees impact from a couple of rounds of snow
December in Michigan was bookended by snow. The USDA says early month snow and cold temperatures gave way to warmer conditions in mid-month, which was followed by another winter blast […]
Wide range of December temperatures in Kentucky impacting ag
December weather in Kentucky was wide-ranging. The USDA says temperatures for the month didn’t have much of a pattern, either bitterly cold or very mild, and the drought conditions from […]
Kansas winter wheat rating above a year ago
Kansas’ winter wheat crop kicked off 2026 with solid ratings. The USDA says 60% of the crop is in good to excellent shape, 13% more than this time last year. […]
Indiana Farm Bureau members outline 2026 policy priorities with state legislators
The 2026 Indiana legislative session is officially underway. Ryan Hoff, INFB’s senior director of government relations, says property tax reform and supporting local communities remain two of the top priorities […]
Naig announces Iowa Farm Act
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig has announced plans to introduce the Iowa Farm Act during the 2026 state legislative session. He tells Brownfield the comprehensive package is similar to a […]
Iowa farmer adjusts nitrogen strategy amid high input costs
The prospect of low commodity prices and high input costs has farmers like Mark Mueller considering crop fertility changes. The eastern Iowa corn and soybean grower says he recently purchased […]
Soil moisture a concern for Iowa
Snow during the early part of December didn’t have much of an impact on ag in Iowa. The USDA says that while most of Iowa saw measurable snowfall last month, […]
Cool, dry end to 2025 for Indiana
Indiana was cool and dry during much of December. The USDA says the average statewide temperature for Indiana was a couple of degrees below normal, while precipitation fell more than […]
Illinois winter wheat rating lower than last year
Illinois’ winter wheat crop started 2026 in worse condition than 2025. The USDA says 64% of the crop is rated good to excellent, a decline of 5% on the year, […]
Arkansas soil moisture levels below a year ago
December was dry and mild for most of Arkansas. The USDA says more than half of the state has adequate to surplus soil moisture, but levels are well below a […]