The USDA says crop conditions improved in Iowa over the last week. Monday’s Crop Progress report says 80% of Iowa corn is in good to excellent condition with soybeans rated at 79%. Both were up from ...

A farmer in eastern South Dakota says last week’s heat dome didn’t have much impact on the corn at his farm, which is tasseling. Travis Renkly farms in Brookings County, and he says the rains ahead of ...

A southwest Wisconsin farmer says 13 inches of rain since the start of June has been plentiful for crops this season. Darin Von Ruden tells Brownfield, “Some of the early planted corn is already ...

Aug. Class III milk closed at $17.42, down 40 cents ...

A north-central Ohio farmer says this year’s wheat harvest is quickly approaching. Owen Niese tells Brownfield he expects the combines to start rolling in just three weeks. “We’ve been feeding the ...

A west central Indiana farmer says recent warmer weather has helped accelerate crop development. Tyler Everett tells Brownfield, “With the cold end of April and May we had, it’s really helped the corn ...

An extension ag economist sees reasons for optimism as farmers struggle with tight crop margins. Chad Hart with Iowa State University says corn and soybean usage could meet and possibly exceed ...

Iowa’s Ag Secretary is urging the U.S. Senate to advance legislation that would allow year-round, nationwide sales of E15 gasoline. Mike Naig tells Brownfield, “Whether it goes in a farm bill, goes as ...

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has signed an executive order to suspend tax incentives for new data center development across the state. “It’s critical that we protect our consumers and our water,” he ...

Bayer subsidiary Ruveon has withdrawn its petition to request antidumping and countervailing duties on glyphosate imports from China. Scott Metzger, president of the American Soybean Association, says ...

Corn export inspections continue to make a strong push into the end of the marketing year. The USDA says the amount of corn that left U.S. during the week ending July 16 th was up on the year and well ...

An agronomist encourages farmers to use every available tool to scout for pests. Kurt Maertens with BASF says walking fields remains a critical part of crop protection. “I like to tell folks (to) ...