Local & State News
54% of U.S. corn, 57% of soybeans good to excellent
Extremely wet weather in part of the Midwest and Plains delayed fieldwork for some farmers last week. The USDA says 23% of U.S. corn is harvested, compared to the five-year
Warm, dry weather fueling harvest progress in Ohio
A north-central Ohio farmer says the 2026 harvest season is officially underway. Owen Niese says yields have been encouraging. “We’re not going to set any records, but I would say
Dry weather hammers western Kanas corn yields
A western Kansas farmer says the ongoing wet weather has significantly delayed harvest progress. Clay Schemm says he’s several weeks behind schedule, but he plans to get started this week.
Indiana farmer reporting strong yields as 2026 harvest reaches midpoint
A west-central Indiana farmer says he’s about halfway through the 2026 harvest season. Tyler Everett says this year’s crop has exceeded expectations. “Our soybean yields have been tremendous,” he says.
Harvest picks up after rain delay
South-central Nebraska farmer Randy Uhrmacher says this week’s dry and warm weather could lead to an uptick in harvest pace. “We finally got going on harvest Saturday afternoon at 3
USB emphasizes value-added approach to export growth
The CEO of the United Soybean Board says growing global demand continues to create opportunities for U.S. soybean exports. Courtney Knupp tells Brownfield the rise in soybean meal sales has
Boyden Man Charged with Grooming and Enticing a Minor Following Undercover Investigation
A Boyden man faces two felony charges after authorities allege he exchanged sexually explicit messages with an undercover officer posing as a 15-year-old boy and traveled to meet him near
USDA is sued after leaving Iowa farmers on the hook for solar programs
A group representing Iowa farmers is among those suing the USDA after significant rule changes to the Rural Energy for America Program. They claim new eligibility requirements illegally cut solar
Thompson visits Missouri; farm bill negotiations continue ahead of lame-duck session
House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson told farmers in northern Missouri late last week the U.S. House and Senate Ag Committees have been working out the details of the
An older and new way of food production
Kentucky farmer and author Wendell Berry once said, “the soil is the great connector of lives, the source and destination of all”. Which means farmers and ranchers are entrusted to
