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 […]
Specialty growers await clarity on USDA’s billion-dollar Farmer Bridge Assistance program
The executive director of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association says much is still unknown about the USDA’s billion-dollar Farmer Bridge Assistance program targeted for specialty producers. Raghela Scavuzzo tells Brownfield, […]
Tariffs, quotas, and registration hurdles limit U.S. beef access to China
The head of the US Meat Export Federation says China’s recently announced tariffs on imports of beef are misguided. Dan Halstrom says the government is doing it to address inflationary […]
Property taxes a 2026 priority as Nebraska legislature faces budget gap
A Nebraska farmer says a legislative priority for 2026 is addressing property taxes. But, Jan TenBensel, says the state is facing a $471 million budget shortfall and that may make […]
What to Know Before Planting Cover Crops
Farmers should consider planting cover crops for the 2026 season. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Nebraska-based Channel Technical Agronomist Andy Swanson explains the key management strategies farmers should […]
Potash seen as best fertilizer value for farmers heading into 2026
The vice president of fertilizer with Stone X Group says potash is likely the best fertilizer buy for farmers heading into 2026. Josh Linville tells Brownfield, “Potash is probably going […]
Avian influenza returns to Arkansas poultry flocks
There’s been an increase in Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza cases in Arkansas. State Veterinarian Dr. Andrew Fidler says there’s been eight effected poultry flocks since October, with the latest confirmed […]