Most crop conditions have held about steady in Kentucky, despite the hot and dry weather in late June and early July. Many parts of the state received enough precipitation to alleviate some heat stress on crops and livestock. The state’s corn crop is rated 64 percent good to excellent, a slight increase on the week. …… Continue Reading
A mixed MO crop, thanks to the recent rains
A farmer in mid-Missouri says the corn looks phenomenal in mid-to-late July, but the soybeans are struggling. Jay Schutte, who farms in Audrain County, tells Brownfield there’s been too much rain. “We have weak stands in our soybeans and we’re getting to the part of the year where we’re cleaning out planters and we won’t…… Continue Reading
Michigan crops up to two weeks ahead
Warmer weather is advancing crop development and disease pressure ahead for mid-July. Michigan State University Extension Field Crops educator Nicolle Ritche tells Brownfield, “All of our pests have come out at least a week ahead of time, almost two in some cases.” “Potatoes have already started to vine kill so harvest is way ahead of…… Continue Reading
NCGA warns commerce department about herbicide tariffs
The director of public policy at the National Corn Growers Association says reducing imports of 2-4D could have a serious impact on farmers. Nancy Martinez says NCGA sent a letter to the Department of Commerce on behalf of their members. “Our goal is to make sure that the agencies responsible for the investigation understand what…… Continue Reading
Nebraska corn conditions down slightly week over week
An Eastern Nebraska farmer says corn conditions are mostly good. But Matt Bailey tells Brownfield he does have concerns about crop health. “A little bit of Southern Rust, which is a little early for that critter,” he says. “The stuff that was planted early looks good, better than expected. The stuff that was planted later…… Continue Reading
Jelly Roll on Doing a Half Marathon: ‘I May Have Overshot’
Jelly Roll tells Evan Paul that he might have to reconsider running a half marathon. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Mama June: Custody Battle Preventing Anna From ‘Being at Peace’
Mama June Shannon doesn’t think her late daughter is “at peace” yet. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Staying aware of white mold emergence
A plant pathologist says soybean farmers should be closely watching for the emergence of white mold. Dylan Mangel with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says, “We’re really coming up now on white mold season. We really suffered from it last year in my area. Right now in the next couple weeks is going to be management…… Continue Reading
Northern Iowa farmer feels good about his 2024 crop
A north-central Iowa farmer says conditions have been variable during the growing season. Brent Renner tells Brownfield a need for rain hasn’t been an issue compared to recent years. “A lot of moisture. More moisture than my particular area tends to wish for, to be quite honest. But if you are well drained, the crops…… Continue Reading
Farmers for Watersheds launches in Illinois
A Midwest program manager with American Farmland Trust says new farmer led, regional groups focused on conservation are sprouting up in Illinois. Dr. Staci McGill says “Farmers for Watersheds” groups are focused on farmers sharing experiences. “Farmers learn best from other farmers.” She says, “So this is to help new farmers do any of the…… Continue Reading
