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The CEO of the Missouri Corn Growers Association says he’s optimistic a trade agreement from the G7 Summit could benefit U.S. corn producers. Bradley Schad says there are opportunities for U.S. ethanol as Japan increases [Read More…]

A dairy farmer in southern Missouri says lower grain prices make a difference in the bottom line of his family’s dairy business.  “Right now, grain is fairly ok, but in some years, grain is the [Read More…]

An extension plant pathologist is encouraging growers to scout their fields for early tar spot development. Tamra Jackson-Ziems with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says farmers shouldn’t panic if they identify the disease. “Once this fungus [Read More…]

For many years, the Illinois Corn Checkoff has invested in the work of the U.S. Meat Export Federation to expand global markets for American beef and pork. In this Managing for Profit, John Hinners, Senior [Read More…]

The CEO of the American Angus Association says it is using a recently awarded grant to focus on feed efficiency. Mark McCully says, “We are measuring methane to get at feed efficiency on grass and [Read More…]

Across the Corn Belt, showers linger in the Ohio Valley, where a few producers are still attempting to complete summer crop planting.  By June 15, U.S. producers had planted 93% of their intended soybean acreage, [Read More…]

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures from the central and southern Plains to the East Coast, while cooler-than-normal conditions will cover the northern High Plains, the Rio [Read More…]

With planting wrapped up for most farmers, scouting season begins as producers watch for signs of disease and pests.  One of the pests that can cause weak corn stands and impact yields is corn rootworm.  [Read More…]

Mixed weather conditions in the last week across Wisconsin have led to a decline in the corn and soybean conditions ratings. USDA says corn conditions are 71 percent good to excellent, down three percentage points [Read More…]

A farmer in southeast South Dakota says conditions are dry as the growing season begins. “It’s going to take consistent and timely rains to have a bountiful crop.” Kevin Deinert says his farm in Davison [Read More…]

North central Iowa farmer April Hemmes says the growing season is off to a rough start. “I was in the area where a lot of people had to replant. I was very fortunate (because) I [Read More…]

The President of DF Seeds says crop development is running about two weeks behind on her farm. Janna Fritz grows corn, soybeans, wheat, and dry beans in Huron County, Michigan. “Corn needs to have those [Read More…]

Southeast Minnesota farmer Rob Tate says warmer temperatures are welcome this week. “Challenges wise, probably needing a little more heat. And that looks to be in the forecast, so the crop is moving along nicely. [Read More…]

North central Kansas farmer Shale Porter says he expects one of the largest wheat harvests in his career. “I hope that we’re close to 50-bushel yields. I think we can achieve that on most of [Read More…]

A south-central Ohio farmer says consistent rainfall this spring has left some fields too wet to plant. Greg Corcoran says he plans on taking prevent plant this year. “We’re looking at close to 300 acres [Read More…]

An ag economist says production cost increases could be contributing to tighter margins for farmers. Michael Langemeier with Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture says the 2.5% drop in inflation over the past year hasn’t helped [Read More…]

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A field sales representative says recent weather conditions in parts of Kanas have created an ideal environment for tar spot development. Jared Miller with FMC Corporation says so far pressure has been low. “But, with [Read More…]

Zoetis Pork technical services veterinarian Dr. Dave Baumert says there’s been a rise in wean-to-finish pig mortality. Speaking to Brownfield during the World Pork Expo earlier this month, he said the biggest culprit is respiratory [Read More…]