Rains in Kansas may have helped state’s wheat crop

An extension wheat and forage specialist says recent timely rains have come at a critical time for the Kansas wheat crop.    Romulo Lollato with Kansas State says conditions were starting to deteriorate prior to this week’s rainfall. “It’s starting to go through drought stress in parts of the state. We’re seeing that bottom canopy…Continue Reading

Rapid planting progress in southern Ohio

A field agronomist at Beck’s Hybrids says the 2025 planting season is rapidly progressing in southern Ohio. Luke Schulte says parts of the state missed last week’s expected rain, which opened up a good window for planting. “Here in the last three to four days, planting has really picked up,” he says. “Prep work has…Continue Reading

Severe weather forecast for parts of Midwest Monday

Severe weather is forecast over several Midwestern states Monday. Iowa State Climatologist Justin Glisan says an outbreak could occur across Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansas. “All the ingredients are there. A jet stream, strong jet core over the Upper Midwest, along with ample flow from the Gulf, dewpoints getting into the 60’s. So moisture lift…Continue Reading

Wisconsin farmer’s conservation practices are working well

A Wisconsin farmer is continuing his father’s no-till farming lessons on his operation. Roger Bindl farms in Wisconsin’s hilly driftless region near the Village of Plain in Sauk County.  A creek runs through his farm, and he does what he can to keep the soil from getting washed away. BindlePractices1          :05             “…alternative forages.” Bindl says…Continue Reading

The Lone Star tick and Alpha Gal Syndrome

It’s tick season.  And as we start to spend more time outside, the chance of a tick encounter can increase.  Ticks can be vectors of diseases, and when the pest feeds on a host, it can pass along pathogens that cause disease.  AUDIO: Healthy Living on the Lone Star Tick and Alpha Gal Syndrome The…Continue Reading

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