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Corn rootworm emergence picking up steam

An extension agronomist says corn rootworm has been prevalent across parts of the Corn Belt. Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University says rootworm beetles have been rapidly emerging. “Unless you go out and get in your fields, some people may be surprised by yield...

Western Iowa farmer having ‘favorable’ growing season

A west-central Iowa farmer says conditions have been favorable for the development of his crops. Jeff Frank raises corn and soybeans in Sac County. “Things look really good here. We’ve had enough rain to keep us going and not too much, maybe a little...

Illinois Soybean Association calls for WRDA action

The director of government relations with the Illinois Soybean Association says there needs to be Congressional action on the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). Andrew Larson says securing further lock and dam funding is vital for agriculture. “60% of our soybeans in Illinois are...

Nebraska State Fair taking extra precautions with dairy cattle

Nebraska is the latest state to require lactating dairy cattle to have a negative H5N1 test to participate in the state fair.   According to state fair officials, animals must test negative for the virus within seven days of arrival. Enhanced signage will also be posted...

Crop development behind in northwest Minnesota

A northwest Minnesota farmer says the growing season has slowed after a fast start. Austen Germolus of Ada tells Brownfield small grain planting began in mid-April. “Which (is) the earliest start for us in a number of years, so the wheat crop got off...

Ag groups ask Congress to pass a new farm bill this year

More than 500 state and national ag groups sent a letter to chamber and agriculture committee leaders in the U.S. House and Senate, asking them to enact a new farm bill in the current Congress. American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President and South Dakota...

MN farmer: a perfect storm coming for ag

The House Ag Committee took a closer look at the farm financial situation in a hearing on Tuesday. Southern Minnesota farmer and Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Dana Allen-Tully told lawmakers unless economic conditions change, there will be a perfect storm that won’t be...

Congress in observation, not action mode

The president of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says recent changes in the upcoming presidential election and other politics have Congress in observation mode instead of completing a new farm bill. “…It is crazy. I’ve been at this a very long time and...

Chopper head key to one no-tiller’s success

A lifetime no-till farmer says equipment adjustments have helped improve his soil health and profitability. Jeff Stuck tells Brownfield his father first started no-till farming after a severe drought in the mid-1970s and he’s kept up the practice for more than 30 years on...

CME cash dairy prices up again Tuesday

Cash dairy prices were mostly higher again Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.53.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0550 at $1.93.   Seven sales were recorded, ranging from $1.8850 to $1.9325.  Cheese barrels were...

Farm Rescue expands to Wisconsin

A non-profit volunteer group that helps farmers get their work done now serves a larger area. Dan Erdmann tells Brownfield Farm Rescue just expanded into Wisconsin, and is there to help with planting, harvesting, commodity hauling, and livestock feeding.  He says farmers don’t like...

On the lookout for red crown rot

The outreach agronomist with the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) says farmers should be on the lookout for red crown rot in soybeans. Stephanie Porter says the disease has been found across the state. “This is around the time that you might find it.”  She...
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