Spotted lanternfly spreads to Wayne County

New spotted lanternfly infestations have been found in Southeast Michigan. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says an extensive survey across 20 counties has found additional populations of the pest in Monroe, Wayne, and Oakland counties. It was also the first time the pest has been reported in Wayne County. Entomologists say the…… Continue Reading

Soybeans, corn, wheat up ahead of USDA update

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. The trade expects the USDA to raise its yield guess slightly in Thursday’s supply, demand, and production report. That estimate change further once harvest starts, but for now, analysts expect a record crop. The USDA’s crop rating remains above a year ago and while that’s not…… Continue Reading

The health benefits of cranberries

When you think of fall harvest, you probably think of corn, soybeans, and possibly pumpkins. But did you know it’s also the time of year when those delicious holiday cranberries are harvested? Grant Holley, Wisconsin Cranberry Growers Association executive director, says cranberries are a nutritional powerhouse. AUDIO: Healthy Living on cranberries The post The health…… Continue Reading

Favorable early harvest weather outlook

Weather conditions look favorable for many farmers over the next two weeks. Dan Collins is a meteorologist with the Climate Prediction Center and says the Midwest should experience warm and generally dry conditions into the latter half of September. “Out 5, 6 days and longer the outlook suggests that it will remain above normal through…… Continue Reading

American Farmland Trust / ADM Re:generations incentive program deadline Friday

Midwest farmers focused on harvest should also have their cover crop plans in place.    Kris Reynolds, Midwest regional director with American Farmland Trust, says numerous programs are available to assist those using cover crops. “I’ve been working in conservation and agriculture for 23 plus years now.”  He says, “I’ve never seen more incentives than what…… Continue Reading

Investments in soybean meal export infrastructure

Photo: Brownfield’s Brent Barnett (right) interviews ISA District 7 Director Scot Bailey at the 2024 Farm Progress Show A leader with the Iowa Soybean Association says investments in soybean meal export infrastructure can help increase profitability for the industry. Scot Bailey, district 7 director and a farmer from Anita, says ISA recently presented the Port…… Continue Reading

Upper Midwest cool stretch possible

A climatologist says there’s a chance for a cool down later this month in parts of the Upper Midwest. Eric Hunt with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says, “This isn’t necessarily a really, really deep cold signal, but if this were to verify we would bring in some much cooler temperatures somewhere between the 22nd or…… Continue Reading

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