A southern Illinois farmer says he expects to wrap up planting this week. Granvil Travis, who raises corn, soybeans, and cattle in Massac County, tells Brownfield, “It’s definitely a lot different view than the last two years. We’ve been wet the last two years, but this year we’re dry.” He says, “Planters are rolling in […]
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A southwestern Wisconsin producer says the struggling ag economy is impacting morale in farm country. “Farmers are not really upbeat right
Cash dairy prices were mixed Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0025 to $0.69. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.56. Three sales were reported ranging from $1.55 to $1.5625.
New manure management research could help producers improve nutrient use efficiency on their operations. Jeff Porter, technical consultant with Newtrient, says nitrogen
Minnesota farmers attending Farmfest near Redwood Falls are eager for Congress to pass a farm bill. Bob Worth farms near Lake
A pair of ag economists say strong export demand could help tighten grain supplies and provide some price support for farmers.
The general counsel of U.S. Hemp Roundtable says an extension to the November nationwide hemp ban is in the works. Jonathan
Facing challenges that threaten yield potential is a constant battle for farmers and their crops. In this Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update,
Across the Corn Belt, near- or below-normal temperatures in the wake of soaking rainfall is benefiting corn and soybeans. Monday’s Midwestern
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the hottest weather—relative to normal—stretching from the Great
