FFA students: the next talent pipeline

FFA students: the next talent pipeline

The National FFA President says the organization is developing the next generation of talent in the workforce. Amara Jackson is the first National FFA President from Michigan in more than 70 years. “Our students are gaining skills that are realistic, tangible,” she says. “They’re going to be prepared to be teachers or lawyers or farmers…… Continue Reading

A wide-contrast of weather, temperatures continues throughout the Heartland

A wide-contrast of weather, temperatures continues throughout the Heartland

Across the Corn Belt, record-setting warmth remains in place along and east of a line from Missouri to Michigan, with Monday’s high temperatures expected to approach 80°F as far north as the middle Mississippi Valley.  Meanwhile, cool, breezy conditions—accompanied by patchy precipitation—are returning across the upper Midwest.   On the Plains, cold air has settled across…… Continue Reading

Pattern to remain mild; moderately active pattern continues across the Heartland

Pattern to remain mild; moderately active pattern continues across the Heartland

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions in the Far West.  Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation across the central one-third of the country, including the Plains and Mississippi Valley, should contrast with wetter-than-normal weather in the East and West. …     … Continue Reading

Farmers have mixed responses to GREET model delays

Farmers have mixed responses to GREET model delays

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the Biden administration won’t release its updated Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions and Energy Use in Technologies or GREET model for a few more weeks and farmers at the Commodity Classic had mixed reactions. “It’s a little disappointing and another situation where they want to see if we have any patience…… Continue Reading

Keeping Corn Fields Clean

Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Will Tubbs says weeds can rob corn of yield potential by stealing resources like sunlight, water, and nutrients. He tells Brownfield effective weed control can promote better yield potential, especially with a program approach. More resources for weed control for corn is available at Corteva.us/Profit. …     … Continue Reading

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