Planting season off to a measured start in central IL
A pair of central Illinois farmers say the 2025 planting season is off to a measured start in their area. Ron Kindred, who grows corn and soybeans in Logan County, […]
Major rain event to lead to widespread flooding Ohio and lower Mississippi Valley
During the next 3 days, at least two more major rounds of heavy rain (4 to 8 inches or more, in addition to what has already fallen) and potentially severe […]
A pattern shift ahead next week to drier weather; a gradual moderation of temperatures, too
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures along and east of a line from Louisiana to Michigan, while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail from […]
An active, moisture-laden pattern from the southern Plains to the upper Ohio Valley
Across the Corn Belt, a significant flood event is underway from parts of southern Missouri into the Ohio Valley and lower Great Lakes region, with more heavy rain quickly approaching. […]
Corteva confirms layoffs in Johnston, Iowa
Corteva Agriscience has confirmed some upcoming layoffs at its Johnston, Iowa location. According to Iowa Workforce Development data, approximately 44 employees will be laid off next month. In a statement […]
Early assessments on alfalfa
An extension crops educator encourages growers to assess alfalfa conditions. Dave Nicolai is with the University of Minnesota. “We don’t know for sure, but we think it’s actually going to […]
The path to fair trade
Ted McKinney with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture says the path to fair trade is likely going to be a bumpy ride. “Let’s take our sedatives in […]
Wisconsin lawmakers introduce SAF tax credit legislation
Sustainable aviation fuel production could take off in Wisconsin if newly proposed legislation becomes law. Jason Mugnaini with Wisconsin Farm Bureau tells Brownfield the bill supported by the state’s agriculture […]
Concern over tariffs impact on soybean market share
The chairman of the Illinois Soybean Association says he has many worries regarding the new tariffs announced by the Trump administration. Ron Kindred, who farms in Logan County, tells Brownfield, […]
Soybeans lower, corn mixed following Liberation Day
Soybean futures closed lower, and corn was mixed a day after President Trump announced tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners. Farm management analyst Kent Thiesse with Green Solutions Group […]