Month: June 2026

As additional cases of New World screwworm are being confirmed, the state of Texas and the US Department of Agriculture are stepping up efforts to stop its spread.   Dr. Bud Dinges, Texas State Veterinarian, says animal surveillance remains critical to containing the pest. “This is [Read More…]

A farmer in eastern South Dakota says conditions look great heading into the growing season. “We’re really lucky, it’s kind of a garden spot right here.” Paul Casper, who farms in Kingsbury County, tells Brownfield [Read More…]

Consistent rains continue to impact fieldwork across Missouri, bringing some flooding, planting delays, and overall, good crop progress. Farmer Nathan Alpers, who raises corn, soybeans and hay in Cooper County, says his farm got more [Read More…]

Recent scattered rainfall events have been welcomed by Wisconsin farmers. T.J. Draeger grows crops for his dairy near Marathon City. He says, “Our crops have really looked good, especially after the heat and the rain [Read More…]

Iowa has some of the highest crop condition ratings in the country. USDA’s latest weekly crop progress report rates 84 percent of corn in the state in good to excellent condition, compared to 67 percent [Read More…]

Minnesota’s commissioner of agriculture is encouraged by crop progress across the state. Thom Petersen tells Brownfield planting is winding down and recent moisture is beneficial. “Seems like the rains came really timely, so that has [Read More…]

The executive director of the Michigan Wheat Program says the crop is progressing ahead of average as harvest nears. Jody Pollock-Newsom tells Brownfield, “This year, it just seemed like everything just fell together well.” “As [Read More…]