Nitrogen loss and disease pressure could compromise corn stands going into harvest. Dan Bjorklund is a technical agronomist with Iowa-based Landus Cooperative and says record rainfall this summer resulted in nutrient deficiencies and widespread cases of tar spot and southern rust. “I’ve been in several fields the last ten days that did not have fungicide,…… Continue Reading
Jason Aldean’s Simple Message for the World About Charlie Kirk
One week after Charlie Kirk was shot dead at Utah Valley University, Jason Aldean has a simple message for the world. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
USDA strengthens screwworm surveillance in Mexico with on-site staff and efforts to expand fly production
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA now has staff on the ground in Mexico to help in the fight against New World screwworm. “We are not just able to accept the data from our friends in Mexico,” he says. “We hope to always be able to trust their data, but this is too important.…… Continue Reading
Winter wheat planting could be in danger this fall
A southeast Kansas farmer says winter wheat planting could face some significant challenges this fall. Ben Bellar says the crop should be planted by mid-October, but excessive moisture and a large corn crop might push it back. “If it keeps raining, it may get delayed. We’ve had one year in the last 10 when we…… Continue Reading
“Big carries = big opportunity,” says grain market economist Ed Usset
An extension grain market economist is confident there will be marketing opportunities in the months ahead. Ed Usset with the University of Minnesota says large carries in the market can be taken advantage of. “I’m talking about the price differences from say December to March, May, or July Corn. We have a large positive carry…… Continue Reading
Commodity markets see mixed trade this week, economist says
An ag economist says there’s been mixed trade in the commodity markets this week. Greg McBride with Allendale says corn futures continue to evaluate Friday’s USDA Supply and Demand report. “We did lower ending stocks by 7 million bushels, but the expectation was somewhere near 100 million that they were looking to decrease.” He tells…… Continue Reading
Eastern Corn Belt drought likely to linger
The chief science fellow with Nutrien Ag Solutions says the late summer drought in the eastern Corn Belt is likely to linger. Eric Snodgrass tells Brownfield, “We’ve got several climate reporting districts in Illinois, in Indiana and Ohio, parts of Kentucky and Tennessee that are not just having, like, a top ten, you know, driest…… Continue Reading
Country Music Tours Scheduled for 2025 + 2026: Full List
See all country music tour dates from your favorite artists. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
High-dollar farmland sales continue across Iowa, led by $24K per acre deal
A farm real estate specialist says farmland sales have been strong in Iowa despite challenging economic conditions. Jim Rothermich, vice president of Iowa Appraisal, says sale prices have been exceptionally high this month. “Just last week there was one farm in Mitchell County, which is north-central Iowa along the Minnesota border, that was 80 acres…… Continue Reading
Kenny Chesney Recording a New Project That’s Not Country Music
Picture this: Kenny reflecting on 25 years of music, friendships, and life lessons. His new audiobook promises an intimate glimpse into his world. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
