Northeast Iowa alfalfa crop conditions improve

A northeast Iowa farmer says timely rains have improved alfalfa conditions this year. Matt Hoeft tells Brownfield his second cutting was slightly behind schedule. “That got a little bit farther along into full bloom, but for the feed lot for grinding it’s still good for us. “We’re happy with what we’ve gotten so far tonnage…… Continue Reading

DAIRY PRIDE Act targets mislabeling

The National Milk Producers Federation says a bipartisan bill recently introduced into the U.S. Senate could end deceptive labeling for non-dairy products. Paul Bleiberg, executive vice president for government relations, says the DAIRY PRIDE Act could clear up years of misunderstanding. “It’s about truth in labeling. It’s public health, and quite frankly, it’s making sure…… Continue Reading

Investment in the Illinois State Fair continues

Several facility improvements will greet visitors to the 2025 Illinois State Fair.                 Kristi Jones, deputy director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, says millions of dollars have been invested in recent years updating the state’s 336-acre fairgrounds. “$85.5 million has been invested into the fairgrounds for improvements,” she says. She says the projects have ranged…… Continue Reading

USGC remains focused on market expansion

The past chairman of the U.S. Grains Council says new demand is necessary to lift the current price environment for farmers. Kansas farmer Brent Boydston tells Brownfield he’s excited about growing demand in Africa, parts of Asia, and India. “When you look at the feed grain market in India and how critically underserved it is…… Continue Reading

Preparing to seed a fall cover crop

Many farmers are finalizing plans for seeding a fall cover crop. Jeff Jackson with CROPLAN says growers who use the cover for forage will probably want to air seed it or apply with a drill. “So that we know our investment is getting put towards a viable, large crop seeded well to come up in…… Continue Reading

Soybean gall midge a difficult pest to manage

An extension entomologist says soybean gall midge is a difficult crop pest to manage. Bob Koch with the University of Minnesota says the insect is still new so threshold levels for treatment have not been established. “It seems like the seed-applied insecticides aren’t providing much control, based on research from my colleagues in Iowa (and)…… Continue Reading

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