Winter wheat losses mount as drought worsens across plains
The president of U.S. Custom Harvesters says widespread drought is having a significant impact on operations. “There’s not any comparison for this year compared to years in the past.” Paul […]
Early summer-like weather for most; an active pattern centered on the Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, rain in portions of the Great Lakes region is slowing early-season fieldwork and perpetuating lowland flooding. In Michigan, sugarbeet planting was only 1% complete by April […]
Early summer-like warmth, humidity for most; an active pattern centered on the Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, rain in portions of the Great Lakes region is slowing early-season fieldwork and perpetuating lowland flooding. In Michigan, sugarbeet planting was only 1% complete by April […]
CONAB: Big Brazil soybean crop getting bigger
Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA has upped its expectations for soybean and corn production. CONAB increased its already record large estimate for soybeans to 179.152 million tons, thanks to an […]
An active (wet) pattern to continue across the Heartland; mild for most
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or below-normal temperatures across the nation’s norther tier and much of the West, while warmer-than-normal weather will cover the remainder […]
Review what’s really covered by your insurance policy
Before the busy planting season, Insurance expert Zachary Hinthorn from Country Financial says farmers should spend some time with their agents reviewing what is covered, because things change every year. […]
It’s tick season and reports are on the rise
My family spends a lot of time outside, and on weekends we love to hike. We’ve noticed an increase in ticks, and that means “tick checks” are a necessity. Ticks […]
Central Kentucky farmer says corn planting going quick in dry spring conditions
A farmer in central Kentucky says corn planting is moving quickly this spring. “This is my twenty-second crop and it’s probably my second earliest spring I’ve experienced.” Caleb Ragland tells […]
Minnesota farmers get early jump on oat planting
Small grain planting is off to a fast start in Minnesota. USDA’s latest weekly crop report says 11 percent of oats are planted, compared to nine percent normally. Minnesota Ag […]
Cool start slows Iowa corn planting
Corn planting is running slightly behind in Iowa this spring. The USDA’s latest weekly crop progress report says one percent of the state’s intended acreage is planted, compared to the […]