Late-season warmth & heat to continue; organized rains to favor much of the Plains

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions along the Atlantic Coast.  Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation along the Atlantic Seaboard and across the western half of the U.S. should contrast with drier-than-normal weather in a broad area stretching from the southeastern…… Continue Reading

Cover crop biomass helps control problem weeds

Cover crops can prevent soil erosion and help retain nutrients, but a good cover crop can also help fight problem weeds, including herbicide resistant weeds like waterhemp and palmer amaranth… but how much biomass does it take to do the job?  Weed scientist Rodrigo Werle from the University of Wisconsin has more about that on…… Continue Reading

NCBA urges U.S. Trade Officials to hold Brazil accountable for unfair practices

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association wants Brazil to be held accountable for its trade barriers to U.S. beef exports. Kent Bacus, executive director of government affairs, says the Brazilian government’s policies are negatively impacting U.S. agriculture.  “Brazil has had unilateral access to the US market,” he says.  “They’ve been able to absorb any minimal tariffs…… Continue Reading

Iowa farmer holding off on fertilizer purchases

A southeast Iowa farmer says fertilizer prices are top of mind heading into fall. Tim Meyer tells Brownfield, “For whatever reason there’s such a discrepancy right now between 32% and anhydrous. To the tune of what could be 40 bucks an acre difference. I think we’re going to see some folks switching to anhydrous over…… Continue Reading

Favorable crop conditions in eastern South Dakota

A farmer in eastern South Dakota says the corn and soybeans aren’t bad as September begins. Keith Alverson says the corn has had ideal growing conditions and is consistent. “A lot of uniform ears, large kernel counts, very little tip back. We’re poised certainly on some of our farms we’re expecting farm records and hoping…… Continue Reading

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