Corn nematode management on growers’ radar

The agronomy education lead with Beck’s Hybrids says Midwestern corn growers may be losing yield to corn nematodes. Matt Montgomery says awareness is increasing around the native soilborne organisms. “We’re appreciating through some of the survey work that’s been done overtime that corn nematodes are a little bit more widespread.”  He says, “That shouldn’t be…Continue Reading

Cash dairy prices mostly higher Wednesday

Cash dairy prices were mostly higher Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey was up $0.0150 at $0.57.  Two sales were recorded at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.03 at $1.95.  Sixteen sales were recorded, ranging from $1.9275 to $1.9650.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.8650.   One sale was recorded at $1.8675.  Butter…Continue Reading

Farmers share concerns over cost of production in 2025

Some farmers say risk management is becoming more difficult. Southwest Kansas farmer Jim Sipes says he’s adjusted his crop nutrient program due to rising input costs. “We have had to cut back a little bit on our fertilizer program mostly because we have good amounts of phosphorus in our soil and so we cut back…Continue Reading

Howell, Brown appointed to lead Indiana Rural Development and Farm Service Agency

The USDA has announced new leadership for Indiana’s Rural Development and Farm Service Agency. Steve Howell, who most recently served as the senior director of industry affairs for the Indiana Soybean Alliance, will lead the state’s Rural Development. Howell previously served as the director of community affairs for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and as deputy…Continue Reading

Precision ag advancements

A precision ag specialist suggests the use of sensors has been one of the biggest advancements for this generation of farmers. University of Minnesota Precision Agriculture Center director Yuxin Miao says technology continues to influence farming. “The most impactful I think (is) the development of satellite remote sensing, and also UAV remote sensing. Especially satellite…Continue Reading

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