Harvest Sky
Unfriendly weather in some parts of the country slowed the harvest a little last week, but farmers are still ahead of the average pace for … [Read more...] about Harvest Sky
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Snow Cover
Seeing some of the season's first snow on the corn leaves the other day had me reminiscing about the romance of being a young farm boy … [Read more...] about Snow Cover
A Change of Season
The calendar says autumn is nearing, but those out in the countryside don't have to look at a calendar to know that truth.The leaves … [Read more...] about A Change of Season
Virtual Ag Coffee will Discuss Drought and Derecho in West Central Iowa
AMES, Iowa -- The drought conditions in west-central Iowa are causing major concerns for both crop and livestock producers. Compounding this … [Read more...] about Virtual Ag Coffee will Discuss Drought and Derecho in West Central Iowa
Naig: Farmers, Suppliers Should Anticipate Increased Propane Demands This Fall
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig urges farmers and agribusinesses to start evaluating how much propane they’ll need to meet grain … [Read more...] about Naig: Farmers, Suppliers Should Anticipate Increased Propane Demands This Fall
Iowa storm takes toll on crops’ progress
The condition of the crop in Iowa after the Aug. 10 derecho storm dropped the overall condition of crops across the country in this week’s … [Read more...] about Iowa storm takes toll on crops’ progress
River levels allow favorable barge movement compared to 2019
Water levels have largely cooperated for those working to move products along the Mississippi in 2020, a relief after 2019's summer of high … [Read more...] about River levels allow favorable barge movement compared to 2019
Wisconsin Farm Gate Prices Weren’t Good Before Covid
Most commodity prices were suffering before covid-19 as farmers struggle to find a market.The February 2020 average price received by … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Farm Gate Prices Weren’t Good Before Covid
Ethanol industry battles RFS waivers and fuel misconceptions
Ethanol is an everyday choice at the gas pump, but everyday consumers may not understand the fight behind the fuel.Biofuel waivers … [Read more...] about Ethanol industry battles RFS waivers and fuel misconceptions
Farmers Encouraged to Participate in Annual Survey
Corn and soybean growers should anticipate calls in February.The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is encouraging farmers to … [Read more...] about Farmers Encouraged to Participate in Annual Survey