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Wet weather slowing down the 2026 planting season in Ohio
A northwest Ohio farmer says it’s been a slow start to the 2026 planting season. Justin Gravatt says recent rainfall has kept him out of the field. “If we can
11% of U.S. corn, 12% of soybeans
U.S. farmers were able to make good corn and soybean planting progress over the past week. That was despite several days of widespread rain in the Midwest, including severe weather
11% of U.S. corn, 12% of soybeans planted
U.S. farmers were able to make good corn and soybean planting progress over the past week. That was despite several days of widespread rain in the Midwest, including severe weather
Nebraska farmer wraps up soybean planting
Soybean planting has wrapped up for south-central Nebraska farmer Mike Bergen. “Conditions have been really good. We had a little pop hail storm and rain a couple of days ago
Kansas farmer says warm weather leads to quicker planting pace
A northeast Kansas farmer says planting is in full swing in his area. Brett Neibling says above normal temperatures have been a major factor. “The weather has been so nice.
The Minnesota Porkcast: Activate Session Four
In this porkcast, we hear from Logan Tesch and Travis Brown on their experience with the Activate program through Minnesota Pork. Learn about Activate’s latest session, why they joined the
Frosty temperatures threaten emerging crops
A pair of agronomists say farmers need to utilize patience when evaluating newly emerged corn and soybean crops for potential freeze damage. Lance Tarochione, who covers western Illinois with Dekalb
AI and drone technology boost precision, while lowering crop costs
An ag engineering expert says artificial intelligence is becoming a key tool for farm management. Scott Shearer is the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering chair at Ohio State
March egg production up on the year, placements mixed
U.S. egg production moved higher in March. The USDA says 9.224 billion eggs were produced during the month, up 5% on the year, with a 5% rise in the number
Cranberry grower uses fruit to recruit
A Wisconsin cranberry grower is addressing the farm labor shortage by using the fruit to teach about farming. Heidi Slinkman manages the Gaynor Cranberry Company west of Wisconsin Rapids. She
