Severe weather impacts MO spring planting

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe says severe weather has hit Missouri’s farmers and ranchers hard this spring. “I would say most of the Bootheel and surrounding counties will be replanting. It’s significant flooding that stayed on those fields for days and many of those fields, not all, but many were already planted,” he says. “The issue…… Continue Reading

An active, moisture-laden pattern ahead for most of the Heartland; milder to warmer days

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the Southeast having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusual warmth.  Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation over most of the country should contrast with drier-than-normal weather across much of Florida’s peninsula. The post An active, moisture-laden pattern ahead for most of…… Continue Reading

The importance of tick prevention while enjoying the outdoors

On this episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett sits down with Deb Hudman from the Missouri Department of Conservation to discuss tick prevention. Many people are out enjoying the outdoors as temperatures warm up this spring, and Hudman says it’s also important to keep an eye out for ticks while taking part in your…… Continue Reading

Indiana property tax relief bill signed into law

Indiana Governor Mike Braun has signed a bill into law that will reduce property taxes on farmland over the next two years.  State Senator Daryl Schmitt says Senate Bill 1 will reduce the capitalization rate for Indiana farmland. “It will go to 9%, so what it will do is lowering the accessed value of farmland,” he…… Continue Reading

Iowa farmer gets more aggressive on weeds

A north Iowa farmer plans to be more aggressive managing weeds this year. Casey Schlichting of Clear Lake says there won’t be dramatic changes to his herbicide program. “Going a little bit hotter on pre’s on beans. I have a couple problem fields that need a little more than they usually get, so we’re going…… Continue Reading

Minnesota farmer encouraged by soil moisture

A Minnesota crop and dairy farmer is encouraged by soil moisture levels to begin the growing season. Charles Krause milks around 350 Holstein cows near Buffalo and says he wasn’t surprised by an early April snowstorm. “That’s pretty normal for April, it’ll be 70 degrees one day and 20 the next. But we’ve gotten moisture…… Continue Reading

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