Many Kansas farmers are wishing for more moisture as the growing season begins. USDA’s crop progress report shows topsoil moisture ratings in Kansas are just 1% surplus with 34% of fields having adequate moisture, with similar subsoil moisture levels.
Winter wheat conditions vary widely, with 3% rated excellent, 33% in good condition, 38% fair, and 8% poor condition. Seventy-two percent of the winter wheat has jointed, well head of the five-year average of 48%.
New research is looking into the relationship between cover crops and soybean cyst nematode. Southern Illinois agronomist John Pike says initial
The USDA says March red meat production dropped 11 percent on the year. Beef production declined 12% to 2.1 billion pounds,
Beef cow slaughter has slowed, but a livestock economist says its still too early for indications that the herd is expanding.
Nebraska’s Governor recently signed a bill to establish the first major sustainable aviation fuel production tax credit in the Midwest. Reid
An atmospheric scientist says water levels along the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers could be a concern later in the growing season.
Back-to-back storm systems crossing the central Plains and upper Midwest will result in a protracted period of unsettled weather, which may
Across the Corn Belt, scattered frost was noted Friday morning in the Great Lakes region, although most locations reported lower temperatures
Michigan specialty crop growers are concerned state permitting delays will disrupt the ability to package their products this summer. Michigan Blueberry Advisory
North Iowa farmer Josh Hitzhusen says his family uses John Deere equipment for several reasons. He tells Brownfield the machinery is dependable,
