Midwest farmers report sprouting corn, purple soybeans during harvest
Sprouting corn and colorful soybeans are showing up in some fields as combines roll across South Dakota, Iowa and Missouri.
Jeff Kloucek is a crop...
Iowa harvest gains momentum after wet start
Harvest activity has picked up steam in Iowa this week.
Iowa City farmer Jay Buline tells Brownfield his corn crop has been a pleasant surprise.
“In...
Corn and soybean quality holding up in some areas
Some farmers say crop quality concerns haven’t been a big issue in their respective areas.
Lance Lillibridge, who raises a corn-on-corn rotation near Vinton in...
Some relief in sulfur prices, but global supplies still constrained
AUDIO: David Delaney – Itafos
The CEO of Itafos, a vertically integrated phosphate producer with operations in Idaho and Brazil, says global availability and affordability...
ADAI highlights the nutritional value of dairy through Winners Drink Milk campaign with IHSAA
AUDIO: Brooke Williams, American Dairy Association Indiana
A new partnership is helping Indiana dairy farmers promote their products with student athletes across the state.
Brooke Williams...
Equipment makers facing rising costs amid ongoing uncertainty
Eric Raby:
A global equipment manufacturer says tariff disputes are continuing to drive up farm equipment costs.
Eric Raby, senior vice president for Region Americas with...
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...
Ag economist warns red dyed diesel policy could raise the cost for farmers
AUDIO: Gabriel Lade, Ohio State University
An ag economist is sounding the alarm over the widespread suspension of restrictions on red dyed diesel.
Gabriel Lade with...
Soggy fields hold back harvest progress in Iowa, USDA says
Wet weather led to a slowdown in harvest activity across Iowa last week.
The USDA’s Crop Progress report shows just 7 percent of Iowa corn...
Farmers call for diesel relief to offset record-high costs
A growing number of states across the country are taking action to help farmers mitigate record fuel costs during harvest.
Michigan Farm Bureau President Ben...
