An extension agronomist says weed pressure is picking up steam in Iowa crop fields. Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University says weeds have been more prevalent in corn. “They need to be sprayed in most fields I’ve been in,” she said. “In some cases, I think our herbicides aren’t lasting quite as long as I…… Continue Reading
World Food Prize announces Illinois Youth Institute
The World Food Prize Foundation is expanding its youth programming into Illinois. Foundation CEO Tom Vilsack, a former governor of Iowa and former U.S. Ag Secretary, says they are partnering with the University of Illinois Chicago to create an Illinois Youth Institute. “Illinois for many years did not have its own program. It had to…… Continue Reading
Farmer says mental health becoming more important in 2025
An eastern Nebraska producer says uncertainty in the agriculture industry is putting serious pressure on farmers’ mental health. Lukas Fricke operates a small, diversified row-crop and hog operation near Ulysses and tells Brownfield having a support network makes a significant difference. “Being honest and finding good friends to talk about things and lament about…… Continue Reading
Soybean Oil Master’s Program gets firsthand look at U.S. soybean innovation and production
Foreign soybean buyers are getting a firsthand look at how genetic research helps shape effective soybean production. Jason Adams hosted the group at Purdue University’s Indiana Corn and Soybean Innovation Center. “The research that’s done here will trickle down to better yields for the farmers, better quality seeds when it comes to the proteins and the…… Continue Reading
Mass federal worker terminations deemed illegal
A federal judge says the President needs Congressional approval to downsize or restructure the government. U.S. District Judge Susan Illston has issued a preliminary injunction that halts the Trump administration’s executive order to reduce the federal workforce. She says dramatic staff reductions at the agencies, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, prevent them from carrying…… Continue Reading
An active weather pattern for parts of the Heartland; flooding & severe southward
Across the Corn Belt, scattered frost was noted again Friday morning in northern sections of Minnesota and Wisconsin. In fact, cool weather throughout the Midwest is slowing evaporation rates in the wake of recent rainfall, limiting opportunities for large-scale fieldwork. Corn and soybean planting activities are nearing completion, however, in some drought-affected areas of the…… Continue Reading
USDA approves Iowa’s SNAP healthy foods waiver
The state of Iowa’s waiver to limit purchases made with SNAP benefits to healthy foods has been approved by the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service. In a statement, Governor Kim Reynolds said the waiver promotes healthy eating and should help address soaring obesity rates. According to USDA, the waiver allows the state to align SNAP…… Continue Reading
You Won’t Believe Who Has Offered to Buy Every Struggling Hooters
The popular chain has been struggling in recent years. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Temps to vary greatly in the coming days; a trend towards drier weather across the Corn Belt
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or below-normal temperatures across much of the southeastern half of the U.S., while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail across northern Maine, peninsular Florida, and northwest of a line from Arizona to Wisconsin. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal rainfall across the western, southern, and eastern U.S. should contrast…… Continue Reading
See the Setlist From Keith Urban’s High and Alive Tour Opening
Keith Urban’s High and Alive World Tour got underway on Thursday night (May 22) in Orange Beach, Ala. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
