Spring weather improves soil moisture levels

Ohio’s state climatologist says this spring’s wet weather has helped replenish overall soil moisture for parts of the state.  Aaron Wilson tells Brownfield he doesn’t expect another severe drought to develop this summer.  “That wet March, wet April, and even for most of the state, a wet May has led to really saturated soils,” he…… Continue Reading

Making the best of a difficult situation

The CEO of the National Potato Council says splitting a farm bill isn’t ideal, but “I think folks are making the best of a difficult situation.” Kam Quarles says lawmakers can’t agree on much right now, but he’s confident a reconciliation package will eventually pass both chambers and make its way to President Trump. “What…… Continue Reading

Moisture means harder weed management for western Kansas farmer

A farmer in western Kansas says weed pressure has gotten more intense this spring. Clay Schemm tells Brownfield he’s had trouble controlling some weeds after his pre-emergence application. “They are the ones where we have gotten a late flush of kochia and an early flush of pigweed. When you combine a good rain, with cloud…… Continue Reading

Weather continues to disrupt planting in the mid-South

A central Kentucky farmer says this has been the most challenging planting season in his more than two decades on the farm. Caleb Ragland says, “We’ve had either side of 45 inches of rainfall since January 1st.”  Kentucky’s average annual rainfall is 50 inches. Ragland was still planting corn on Monday.  “And it is far…… Continue Reading

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