Soy-based foods have been a focus during April. Morey Hill, a farmer leader with the Iowa Soybean Association, says Soy Foods Month helps showcase the benefits of consumption. “As countries grow and markets emerge, the people want to eat better. Protein is lacking in all these emerging countries. Soy can help fill that gap.” He…… Continue Reading
Farmers still purchasing land
An economist with Creighton University says farmers are still purchasing land despite the downturn in the ag economy. Ernie Goss tells Brownfield, “There’s always the concern that these are coming from outside buyers. Well, not really. Our surveys indicate the farmers are buying it from the neighbors who retire and sell their property.” He says…… Continue Reading
Input costs remain a concern
A southwest Iowa farmer says input costs continue to be a challenge for producers. Duane Aistrope says fertilizer prices have been elevated. “On this farm here, we didn’t get the fall fertilizer put on. It cost me more for the nitrogen than it did last fall.” He tells Brownfield producing an above average crop this…… Continue Reading
New state officers inducted at MO FFA Convention
A new state FFA officer team was named and inducted at the Missouri State FFA Convention in Columbia. Ivy Elwell from La Monte FFA is the new state FFA president. Seth Engeman from Montrose FFA is the 2026 state FFA first vice president and Ryatt Haggerman from the Versailles FFA is the new secretary. The…… Continue Reading
MO FFA President: serving FFA the honor of a lifetime
The 2024 Missouri FFA President Andi Belt says it’s been an honor of a lifetime representing Missouri FFA and serving nearly 27,000 members this year. Her year of serving comes to an end at the close of this week’s state FFA convention. “It was such an honor to be in this position,” Belt says. “I…… Continue Reading
BOAH reminds producers to stay vigilant as HPAI cases slow down in Indiana
It’s been a month since the last highly pathogenic avian influenza detection in Indiana and the state board of animal health says producers shouldn’t let their guard down. Denise Derrer Spears is the public information director for BOAH. “We’ve had 27 cases since the first week of January,” she says. “Of those to date, 14 of…… Continue Reading
Rains in Kansas may have helped state’s wheat crop
An extension wheat and forage specialist says recent timely rains have come at a critical time for the Kansas wheat crop. Romulo Lollato with Kansas State says conditions were starting to deteriorate prior to this week’s rainfall. “It’s starting to go through drought stress in parts of the state. We’re seeing that bottom canopy…… Continue Reading
Rapid planting progress in southern Ohio
A field agronomist at Beck’s Hybrids says the 2025 planting season is rapidly progressing in southern Ohio. Luke Schulte says parts of the state missed last week’s expected rain, which opened up a good window for planting. “Here in the last three to four days, planting has really picked up,” he says. “Prep work has…… Continue Reading
Severe weather forecast for parts of Midwest Monday
Severe weather is forecast over several Midwestern states Monday. Iowa State Climatologist Justin Glisan says an outbreak could occur across Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansas. “All the ingredients are there. A jet stream, strong jet core over the Upper Midwest, along with ample flow from the Gulf, dewpoints getting into the 60’s. So moisture lift…… Continue Reading
Wisconsin farmer’s conservation practices are working well
A Wisconsin farmer is continuing his father’s no-till farming lessons on his operation. Roger Bindl farms in Wisconsin’s hilly driftless region near the Village of Plain in Sauk County. A creek runs through his farm, and he does what he can to keep the soil from getting washed away. BindlePractices1 :05 “…alternative forages.” Bindl says…… Continue Reading
