Farm News

Flooding in Kentucky continues to slow planting progress

Monday, April 14

Western Kentucky farmer Davie Stephens says they’re just starting to get back into the field after receiving nearly 15 inches of rain recently. “But not with any ag equipment,” he says. “But with backhoes and dozers. We’ve had levees breech and we’re having to... Read More.

Wisconsin Specialty Meat Products Championships held

Monday, April 14

The people between the Wisconsin farmer and the consumer were recognized during the Specialty Meat Products Championships. Jake Sailer tells Brownfield the competition is held during the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors conference in Middleton every April. Sailer says processors enter meat products in... Read More.

Historic Tennessee flooding delaying fieldwork

Monday, April 14

Spring storms have made a dent in Tennessee’s drought conditions and caused some historic flooding. The USDA says topsoil and subsoil moisture levels are both at a 30 percent surplus. Rains continued to green up pastures which improved to 53 percent rated good to... Read More.

Variable winter wheat conditions in South Dakota

Monday, April 14

Despite a condition rating improvement in the last week, dry conditions have taken a toll on South Dakota’s winter wheat. “I think we’ve got some stands that look good and other stands look poor.” South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Jon Kleinjan says there... Read More.

USDA says corn planting pace slower in Missouri

Monday, April 14

Aaron Porter farms in southeast Missouri and he says recent rains and flooding have delayed planting. “Typically, we’d like to plant soybeans first, but due to the almost 12 inches of rain we got last week, that put us off so we’ll switch to... Read More.

Iowa farmer concerned about tight margins

Monday, April 14

A southwest Iowa farmer is concerned about tight margins. Carl Jardon of Randolph says input costs remain high. “Of course our price for corn and soybeans has come down, so margins are tight.” He tells Brownfield uncertainty in the ag economy is causing more... Read More.

Nebraska corn planting slowly picking up pace

Monday, April 14

A southwest Nebraska farmer says he’s waiting for warmer weather before spring planting begins. Andy Jobman raises corn and soybeans near Gothenburg. “We still have soils that are continuing to warm up and if we don’t have any cold, wet spells in the forecast... Read More.

Cattle, hog futures higher to start the week

Monday, April 14

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, preparing for the week’s direct business and Thursday’s On Feed report from the USDA. June live cattle closed $2.27 higher at $199.07 and August live cattle closed $1.97 higher at $195.82. May feeder... Read More.

Corn planting officially underway in Minnesota

Monday, April 14

Small grain and corn planting is underway in Minnesota. USDA’s latest weekly crop update says oats are 9 percent seeded, spring wheat is at 1 percent, and 1 percent of the state’s intended corn acres are planted. Farmers are also doing tillage and applying... Read More.

Planting ahead of average despite wet Arkansas conditions

Monday, April 14

Weather slowed fieldwork for Arkansas farmers. USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service says just 3.6 days were suitable for fieldwork in the week ending Sunday. Recent weather has also soaked soils. Fifty-four percent of the state’s cropland has surplus moisture and 44% has adequate moisture. ... Read More.

Kansas winter wheat condition holds steady

Monday, April 14

Central Kansas farmer Rick Schlender says he’s been impressed by his winter wheat crop so far. “The wheat looks really good. We were blessed with a good rainfall in November and the wheat that was in the ground and up at that time and... Read More.

Indiana property tax relief bill nears the finish line

Monday, April 14

The executive director of public policy for Indiana Farm Bureau says farmers will see property tax relief over the next few years. Andy Tauer says an amended version of Senate Bill 1 passed out of the Indiana House. “This bill looks significantly different than... Read More.