Heat, humidity for many; storms favor the upper Midwest, western & northern Corn Belt

Across the Corn Belt, near- or slightly above-normal temperatures; scattered thunderstorms; and mostly abundant soil moisture reserves are supporting robust corn and soybean development.  Friday’s Midwestern high temperatures will remain at or below 95°F, aside from a few higher readings in the southwestern Corn Belt. On the Plains, heat is peaking, with Friday’s maximum temperatures…… Continue Reading

Seasonal heat for most; rainfall at least adequate for many across the Heartland

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for above-normal temperatures nearly nationwide, with the Northeast having the greatest likelihood of experiencing anomalously hot weather.  Meanwhile, near- or above-normal rainfall across most of the country should contrast with drier-than-normal conditions across interior sections of the West, including much of the Great Basin and portions of…… Continue Reading

Seasonal warmth & heat for many; rainfall adequate for most across the Heartland

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for above-normal temperatures nearly nationwide, with the Northeast having the greatest likelihood of experiencing anomalously hot weather.  Meanwhile, near- or above-normal rainfall across most of the country should contrast with drier-than-normal conditions across interior sections of the West, including much of the Great Basin and portions of…… Continue Reading

Ag students want experience

The new manager of the Western Illinois University farm says many of today’s ag students want real-world experience. Adam Bensman, an Ohio native who graduated from WIU in May, says getting dirty is a key part of their program. “They pretty much do it all.”  He says, “There’s a lot of things we do here…… Continue Reading

Sugar producers see wins in OBBBA

American Sugar Alliance leaders say improved U.S. sugar policy is a step forward in improving the economic viability of growers. Director of Economics and Policy Analysis Rob Johansson tells Brownfield sugar supplies are robust while prices remain weak. “We’ve also seen a fair amount of imports coming in to the U.S., so that has also added to…… Continue Reading

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