Hot, dry conditions pushed crop development in Iowa last week. USDA’s latest weekly crop update says 61 percent of the corn crop has reached the dent stage, five days behind last year and one day off the five-year average. North Iowa farmer Brent Renner tells Brownfield it’s been an up and down growing season. “It […]
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The CEO of National Land Realty says he’s surprised farmland values have remained high despite low commodity prices. Ronnie Richardson tells
Eastern Iowa farmer Jeff Pape started soybean harvest Wednesday. “Yields are decent, anywhere from some timber fields that don’t get good
New crop U.S. corn and soybean export sales were up on the week. The USDA says Mexico, unknown destinations, and Japan
A Pioneer agronomist says red crown rot is having a major impact on some soybean growers. Matt Montgomery says his west
A western Wisconsin farmer says there is a lot of variability in the crops this fall. Tony Mellenthin grows corn and
A U.S. Senator from Ohio says providing drought assistance to those in need is a top priority. Sherrod Brown says farmers need assistance
The Federal Reserve has lowered its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point. “It’s the first rate cut we’ve seen
As harvest begins, it’s a good idea to check equipment to ensure everything is in working order. In this episode of
A crop seed specialist says disease has been a challenge for farmers in the western Corn Belt. Mike Gruener with Wyffels
