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Hay prices double, triple in parts of Nebraska
The president of the Nebraska Cattlemen says on-going drought and cost of production continue to limit widespread herd expansion. Craig Uden says while there have been concerns about price
Stalk integrity key as corn harvest approaches
Preparing for a variable harvest. Wyffels Hybrids area agronomy manager Mike Witt says there’s been a diversity of moisture across the Corn Belt this growing season. “Being around central Iowa
Rising input costs impacting specialty growers
An eastern Wisconsin specialty crop grower says rising input costs are affecting her operation. Robyn Calvey owns Park Ridge Organics, a diverse vegetable farm in Fon du Lac County. “We’re
Governor says there’s disturbing rise in kratom-related deaths in Iowa
State officials are warning Iowans not to buy a product called kratom that’s being sold in some Iowa convenience stores and gas stations as well as shops that sell cigarettes
Grassley says EPA actions on ethanol recognize the importance of biofuels
The EPA has approved waivers for 29 small oil refineries, so they do not have to blend ethanol into gasoline — the highest level since 2017. Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike
Late summer heat wave could increase harvest timing as crops near maturity
Purdue Extension’s corn specialist says this week’s expected triple digit temperatures could accelerate crop maturity. Dan Quinn says it could speed up harvest in parts of the Corn Belt. “It’s
Ag economist: $6 corn isn’t out of reach as harvest begins
An ag economist says he’s not ruling out the possibility of $6 corn as harvest gets underway. Ben Brown with University of Missouri Extension tells Brownfield the corn market has
Butter leads dairy market losses Tuesday as nonfat dry milk climbs
Cash dairy prices were mostly down Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0025 to $0.74. Fives sales were reported ranging from $0.73 to $0.74.. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0075
CROP REPORT: Rock Rapids Records Iowa’s Highest Weekly Rainfall as Crops Continue to Develop
Northwest Iowa received some of the state’s heaviest rainfall during the final full week of August as warmer-than-normal conditions helped push corn and soybean development. The weekly Iowa Crop Progress
Red crown rot confirmed in Iowa
An Iowa State University Extension agronomist says the state’s first case of red crown rot infection has been confirmed. Rebecca Vittetoe says the soybean disease was identified in a Des
