South Dakota sees uptick in HPAI cases as fall migration begins
Highly pathogenic avian influenza cases are increasing in South Dakota as the fall migration continues. State veterinarian Dr. Mendel Miller says there have been at least six confirmations since the […]
Soaring transportation expenses are putting additional financial pressure on cattle producers
An ag economist says soaring transportation costs are adding to financial pressure for cattle producers. Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension says the increase comes at a particularly difficult time […]
Wet September threatens to delay harvest in Iowa
A potentially historic stretch of wet weather is expected to set harvest back in Iowa. Iowa State University Extension field agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz covers the north-central part of the state […]
Harvest faces delays following rain across Minnesota
Recent rain is expected to stunt harvest activity across parts of Minnesota. Brad Finstad and his family grow corn and soybeans near New Ulm in the south-central part of the […]
Eastern Missouri corn yields variable as harvest progresses
A farmer in eastern Missouri says corn harvest is on hold due to the weekend rains, but the crop is variable. Jim Boerding in St. Charles County says some fields […]
Cooler weather slows crop drying in Michigan
A dry bean grower says harvest is still about two weeks away because of cooler weather in the Thumb. Tuscola County’s Steve Ewald tells Brownfield, “It does kind of slow […]
Change in the weather a welcome harvest respite for central Illinois farmer
A central Illinois farmer says this week’s rains are a welcome relief. Ken Franklin, who grows corn and soybeans in Christian County, says the late summer heat has taken a […]
Recent rains boost South Dakota winter wheat outlook
A farmer in south-central South Dakota says the recent rains are bringing positive attitudes and much-needed moisture for the recently planted winter wheat. “Now that we have some moisture in […]
Soybeans see solid gains ahead of more China talks
Soybeans were sharply higher on fund and technical buying. There’s ongoing optimism ahead of Thursday’s trade meeting with China. Weekend talks apparently went well and there’s more talk that tariffs […]
Weekend storms bring too much rain to Wisconsin farmer
A southeastern Wisconsin farmer says his fields have been inundated by weekend rains. Casey Kelleher, who grows corn and soybeans in Jefferson County, tells Brownfield, “We had anywhere from 3 […]