Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures and rainfall nationwide. Portions of the Ohio Valley and the middle and northern Atlantic States have the greatest likelihood of experiencing hot conditions. Meanwhile, parts of the Plains, Southeast, and Southwest are more likely to have wetter-than-normal weather The post Near-seasonal warmth…… Continue Reading
Largely favorable, early-July weather covers much of the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, showers have ended, except in the Ohio Valley. In the rain’s wake, mild, sunny weather is promoting a rapid pace of corn and soybean development. Growing conditions for Midwestern summer crops remain mostly favorable, with 73% of the U.S. corn rated in good to excellent condition on June 28, along with…… Continue Reading
Final Wisconsin state budget package renews ag road program
The Wisconsin biennial budget package could be sent to the Governor Wednesday, and if signed, would renew a popular rural road improvement program. Farmer and 49th Assembly District representative Travis Tranel tells Brownfield the Agricultural Road Improvement Program, or ARIP will continue through 2027 at the same 150-million dollar funding level as the last biennium.…… Continue Reading
Keith Urban Source Calls Abrupt Interview Exit a ‘Nothingburger’
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Cattle futures lower ahead of direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on technical selling. August live cattle closed $3.12 lower at $210.75 and October live cattle closed $2.37 lower at $207.80. August feeder cattle closed $4.65 lower at $306.02 and September feeder cattle closed $4.97 lower at $305.65. Direct cash cattle trade activity was quiet…… Continue Reading
Yield efficiency key to profitability
An ag economist with the University of Missouri says a key to profitability in 2025 for many row crop farmers will be protecting yield. Ben Brown says depressed prices and elevated costs make every bushel matter. “Generally speaking, you know farm income is going to take a sizable hit in 2026.” He says, “Certainly it’s…… Continue Reading
MO corn is tasseling and soybeans getting bigger
A farmer in northeast Missouri says corn is starting to tassel and the soybeans are getting bigger. “This heat and moisture are starting to turn the crops around and they look pretty good.” Drew Lock says it’s warmer than he’d like for corn pollination, but there’s plenty of moisture in the soil to offset any…… Continue Reading
Mixed crops in Missouri Bootheel
Aaron Porter, a farmer in southeast Missouri, says the crops are mixed as July begins. “Some corn looks good and some corn looks stressed, a little yellow,” he says. “Some soybeans look good and other soybeans have been replanted. And the cotton is taking off finally after a week of warmer, dry conditions.” He says…… Continue Reading
Conditions favorable for disease pressure in north Iowa
A north Iowa corn and soybean farmer is concerned weather conditions are favorable for disease pressure. Chris Edgington of Saint Ansgar says June was wetter than normal. “Soybeans especially do not like wet feet, and they’ve got wet feet and they’re going to keep wet feet. So there will be some disease challenges.” He tells…… Continue Reading
Precision Conservation Management comes to Missouri
A program that helps farmers reduce nitrogen loss is now available in northern Missouri. Precision Conservation Management is a farm-service program, created by the Illinois Corn Growers Association, and designed to help farmers understand the costs and benefits of conservation practices. Landon Anderson is a conservation specialist with PCM. “We want to understand how conservation…… Continue Reading
