An Ohio State Extension soybean pathologist says fall is an ideal time to identify soybean cyst nematode pressure in fields. Horacio Lopez-Nicora says farmers should prioritize soil sampling. “Sampling in fall will tell us what we should expect in the spring,” he says. “Planting corn after soybeans will reduce the impact of soybean cyst…… Continue Reading
Drought conditions reduce soybean yields in Ohio
A northwest Ohio farmer says hot and dry weather during the growing season has impacted his 2025 crop. Justin Gravatt says he only planted soybeans this year and yields are down. “We didn’t have any rain in August, but I was hoping they were going to be at least 10 bushels better,” he says. “The beans are small and…… Continue Reading
Silage holds up amid Michigan’s drought, pumpkins sizing smaller
A dairy farmer in northern Michigan says silage harvest has wrapped up for the season. McBain’s Dale Dick tells Brownfield, “That yielded surprisingly well.” “The lighter sandier soils were definitely down, but overall averages were pretty decent yet,” he shares. Dick says the drought also impacted the size of pumpkins at the family farm’s U-Pick.…… Continue Reading
Western Iowa farmer says rain delays harvest, crop quality mixed
A farmer in western Iowa says widespread rains have slowed his harvest progress. Kevin Ross of Minden says his farm has received more than an inch of rain since Sunday night. “A decent shot here that will probably keep us out for at least Tuesday,” he said. “Who knows how quickly it dries out and…… Continue Reading
Holiday deals ahead? Butter prices fall sharply before seasonal demand hits
A market advisor says butter prices are the lowest they’ve been since 2021. Katie Burgess with Ever.ag tells Brownfield large butter supplies have pushed prices down by more than a dollar during the third quarter to the low $1.60s. “Not only is milk production higher in the U.S., but the fat tests coming off the farms are…… Continue Reading
Lauren Alaina Reveals Her Father Relapsed Before His Death
The singer is urging fans to prioritize their mental health, saying ‘I so wish my daddy would have done this.’ Continue reading…… Continue Reading
17 Funniest Jelly Roll Moments That Had Us Laughing So Hard
When Jelly Roll’s wife gets involved he’s even funnier. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Soybean yields above trendline in eastern Nebraska
An eastern Nebraska farmer says his soybean crop significantly beat his expectations this year. Mitch Oswald says many fields ended with 80-90 bushel yields despite high moisture levels. “Beans were surprisingly wet for the time of year. We typically see toward the first part of October, we see 7,8 to 9 percent moisture beans. We…… Continue Reading
Southeast Indiana farmer says harvest 2025 is behind schedule
A southeast Indiana farmer says harvest pace is significantly behind schedule. Mike Koehne, raises food grade corn and soybeans in Decatur County, and says his soybean crop is finally ready. “We got planted late,” he says. “We were really wet this spring, so we’re just now getting started. It’s not a bumper crop by any…… Continue Reading
Moisture swings and market prices complicate harvest decisions for Illinois farmers
A southeastern Illinois farmer says soybeans have been the focus of harvest operations in his area. Don Guinnip, who raises corn, soybeans, wheat, and cattle in Clark County, tells Brownfield, “Harvest has begun.” He says, “There’s a lot of beans coming out. I would say the beans are very average and, in some cases, disappointing.…… Continue Reading
