Hot and humid weather has a north Iowa corn and soybean farmer on edge about disease pressure. Casey Schlichting of Clear Lake tells Brownfield white mold was a problem a year ago. “Very, very evident on the yield monitor, but very small (and) very random spots. But yeah, with the ground as sticky as it…… Continue Reading
Managing tar spot with Forcivo fungicide from Corteva
The marketing leader of U.S. crop protection for Corteva says he’s concerned about the increasing number of tar spot detections across the Corn Belt. Mike Eiberger the disease has been prevalent in many areas the last few years. “I’ve worked with a lot of customers from Kansas, Nebraska, Illinois, and Indiana. Tar spot is probably…… Continue Reading
Pat Green Shares His Favorite Memory of His Brother Who Died
“He was the best … just the best.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
National FFA Organization announces 2025 American Star Finalists
The National FFA Organization has announced the top 16 finalists for its highest agricultural achievement, the American Star Awards. The American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement, and the American Star in Agriscience represent the best of the best among this year’s American Degree recipients. Each award recognizes FFA members…… Continue Reading
Learning about tassel wrapping in real time, agronomist says
An extension agronomist says there are some pollination concerns across parts of the Corn Belt. Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University says several Midwestern states have some reported cases of what she calls “tassel wrapping” in corn. “The flag leaf on the corn plant is remaining tied up tightly around the tassels,” she said. “Even…… Continue Reading
USDA limits specialty sugar imports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it will not allow additional specialty sugar imports into the U.S. during the next fiscal year. The Foreign Agricultural Service this week announced the annual tariff-rate quotas—or TRQs—for imports of specialty sugars like organic or brown sugar were scaled back to meet minimum trade commitments under the WTO Uruguay Round…… Continue Reading
Economist concerned about struggling farm equipment market
An ag economist says the farm equipment market is struggling. Ernie Goss with Creighton University says the latest Rural Mainstreet Index revealed higher input costs, tight credit conditions, and low farm commodity prices are having a negative impact on equipment purchases. “That spills over into the broader economy,” he said. “For example, you’ve got agricultural…… Continue Reading
Strong export demand could impact corn market
An ag economist at Purdue University says export demand could help stabilize the market for farmers continuing to face economic uncertainty. Michael Langemeier says corn exports remain strong. “Part of that’s due to low corn prices,” he says. “When prices are low, other countries want to buy our corn and certainly, given the fact that we…… Continue Reading
Parker McCollum Fanboyed Hard When Tim McGraw Called Him
Parker McCollum fanboyed hard when Tim McGraw asked him to collaborate on their new song, “Paper Umbrellas.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
New Indiana Barn Foundation executive director focused on membership growth
The new executive director of the Indiana Barn Foundation says she hopes to expand the organization’s mission and membership. Christine Page says the nonprofit helps preserve historical barns across the state. “It reflects our history,” she says. “It reflects our present too, because a lot of these barns are still being used and are on…… Continue Reading
