Weather swings bring early season herbicide injury 

A Purdue University Extension weed scientist says this year’s rapid weather changes created ideal conditions for crop injury from some residual herbicides. Tommy Butts says several soybean fields across Indiana saw early-season injury. “Unfortunately, it just happened that we had a bad weather year,” he says. “It was cool and wet, so a lot of…… Continue Reading

Illinois EPA offering conservation assistance

The nutrient loss reduction strategy coordinator with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency says more support is available for farmers and landowners looking to utilize edge-of-field conservation practices. Trevor Sample says new Gulf Hypoxia Program (GHP) Priority Watershed Implementation Grants are aimed at reducing nitrate pollution. “We’re going to be spending $788,000 of this gulf hypoxia…… Continue Reading

Soybean, wheat export inspections up on week

Soybean, wheat export inspections up on week

The USDA says corn and soybean export inspections as of the week ending June 26th remain ahead of the respective paces needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2024/25 marketing year got underway September 1st for corn, sorghum, and soybeans, while 2025/26 began June 1st for wheat. The USDA’s next round of…… Continue Reading

Asian Longhorned Tick raising concerns for Indiana cattle producers

The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says cattle producers across the state need to be proactive against the increasing threat of the Asian Longhorned Tick. Dr. Eric Renshaw with BOAH says the tick is a serious health risk to livestock and has been found in six counties across the state. “If an Asian Longhorn Tick bites a…… Continue Reading

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