Early spring storms bring unwanted pests

The coordinator of the Illinois Agricultural Pest Survey at the University of Illinois says a stormy spring means Midwestern farmers are seeing significant flights of black cutworm moths. Kelly Estes says the pests have already been detected in several areas. “With this constant barrage of storms coming through, we have had moth flights continually brought…… Continue Reading

Be a Superhero of Ag Science

Commentary. Science plays a massive and multifaceted role in the world today. It is woven into pretty much every aspect of our lives, whether we notice it or not. Every new gadget or digital tool you are using exists because of advances in physics, chemistry, and computer science. Science is behind the development of vaccines,…… Continue Reading

Weather has impacted northern Ohio field work progress

A northwestern Ohio farmer says he expects to start his planting season late this week. Kyle Brown says recent rains have impacted field work progress. “We did a little bit of tillage work, touching up some things,” he says. “We’re mainly no-till, but it’s drying out nicely. Not having the winds that we’ve had here…… Continue Reading

Rains hampering southern Illinois planting & wheat crop

A southeastern Illinois farmer says frequent heavy rains have slowed down progress this spring. Don Guinnip, who farms in Clark County, says planting in his area has been spotty. “There’s a little bit of soybeans planted off and on the last two or three weeks when it was dry enough.”  He says, “I would say…… Continue Reading

Butterfat impact on milk check

An economist says the genetic improvements allowing dairy cattle to produce more butterfat is helping improve the milk check.  Corey Geiger with CoBank tells Brownfield, “When I look at the data in the last three years, milk production that counts the water in it hasn’t been growing but components have been growing two to three…… Continue Reading

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