Across the Corn Belt, chilly conditions linger east of the Mississippi River, while warmth is returning farther west.  Frost was reported early Wednesday as far south as Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio.  Later Wednesday, Midwestern high temperatures should range from near 50°F in the vicinity of the Great Lakes to 80°F or higher in the middle…… Continue Reading

Soybean cyst nematode continues to be a threat to soybean yields across the Midwest. In this epsiode of Managing for Profit, Ohio State Extension specialist Horacio Lopez-Nicora shares new survey results from the SCN Coalition showing more farmers using SCN management tools. The post The importance of using SCN management tools appeared first on Brownfield…… Continue Reading

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the country.  Colder-than-normal conditions will be largely limited to an area stretching from the Pacific Northwest to the northern High Plains. Meanwhile, drier-than-normal weather should be confined to portions of California, Nevada, and Oregon.…… Continue Reading