MO farmer says RVO proposal a pleasant surprise

A farmer in west-central Missouri says he was pleasantly surprised to see the U.S. EPA propose a blending increase for bio-mass based diesel in 2026. “It was a great way to start the weekend.” Garrett Riekhof says more biofuels creates demand for crops. “Most all renewable fuels use corn and soybeans grown in Missouri to…… Continue Reading

Wheat, sorghum export inspections above a week ago

The USDA says corn and soybean export inspections as of the week ending June 12th remain ahead of the respective paces needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2024/25 marketing year began September 1st for beans, corn, and sorghum, while 2025/26 got underway June 1st for wheat. The USDA’s next round of…… Continue Reading

Swine co-infections “can make bigger impact than we think”

New studies stress the importance of diagnosing co-infections when treating sick pigs. Dr. JD Fiechtner with Boehringer Ingelheim says one study focused on Porcine Reproductive and Respitarory Syndrome (PRRS) with a co-infection of Porcine Circovirus, and the other looked at PRRS co-infected with Ileitis. “We have learned that each disease pathogen on its own is…… Continue Reading

Weed management on track

A southeast Minnesota farmer’s weed control program is on track. Ryan Buck grows corn and soybeans near Goodhue. “We put a pre-emerge down on everything early on before we planted, and then came back with a post. And everything seems to be working alright right now.” He says fields look clean. “Yeah, I’m happy with…… Continue Reading

Support for Michigan fairs remains strong

The Michigan legislature is on track to provide at least half a million dollars for local county fair improvements for the sixth consecutive budget.   Lisa Reiff is the executive director of the Michigan Association of Fairs & Exhibitions. “In the years past, there has been a budget line item,” she explains. “There have been sometimes where there’s…… Continue Reading

Tough start to watermelon season in central Illinois

A central Illinois specialty crop grower says the 2025 growing season has been less than ideal. “It’s been too cold and windy.” Dale Hodgson, who grows a variety of produce on 150 irrigated acres in Mason County, says the rainy start to June is also a concern for his melon crops.  “A perfect year for…… Continue Reading

Weather conditions perfect mix for early tar spot in Kansas

A field sales representative says recent weather conditions in parts of Kanas have created an ideal environment for tar spot development. Jared Miller with FMC Corporation says so far pressure has been low. “But, with the amount of moisture we’ve been having and with some heat now, be on the look out. I do think…… Continue Reading

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