Missouri updates animal movement rules amid New World screwworm threat
The Missouri Department of Agriculture has updated its requirements for animals coming from states where New World screwworm has been confirmed. Effective immediately, the Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) required […]
South Dakota corn knee-high ahead of July
A farmer in northeastern South Dakota says the corn is already knee-high. Jason Frerichs tells Brownfield “That’s big, you know, and we want to see that progress is there. The […]
Weekend rains boost Iowa crops despite isolated storm damage
Weather had a mixed impact on Iowa crops last week. Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig says thunderstorms over the weekend brought isolated reports of hail and straight-line winds, but also […]
Missouri crops doing ok ahead of heatwave
Two Missouri farmers say the crop conditions are good ahead of the heatwave. Brice Fischer in west-central Missouri says corn has pollinated and is starting to grain fill, and the […]
Live and feeder cattle lower to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on fund liquidation. August live cattle closed $2.25 lower at $243.57 and October live cattle closed $1.82 lower at […]
Heat wave raises concerns despite strong Ohio corn, soybean conditions
A central Ohio farmer says his soybeans are finally showing improvement following an early-May freeze event. Allen Ett says it’s taken awhile for the crop to get going. “The last week to 10 days have started to […]
Tar spot concerns grow as heat speeds Michigan corn development
An agronomist is encouraging growers to remain diligent about scouting as hot, humid weather picks up this week. Doug George with Bayer tells Brownfield June conditions remind him of the […]
Southwest Indiana farmer says repeated flooding is taking a toll on crops this season
A Southwest Indiana farmer says this growing season has been one like no other. Ben Kron tells Brownfield eight inches of rain fell across this farm in Evansville over the weekend. “Normally, […]
Heat dome expected to fuel crop development in southwest Minnesota
A southwest Minnesota farmer anticipates rapid crop growth thanks to this week’s heat-dome smothering much of the Midwest. Carolyn Olson grows organic crops in Lyon County. “The talk in church […]
June storms bring beneficial rains for some Illinois farmers, damage to others
A central Illinois farmer says the late June rains have benefited his crops. Mark Bunselmeyer, who grows corn and soybeans in Macon County, says a dry start to the season […]