A farmer in south-central Iowa says it’s been a challenge to get post-emergence herbicides applied. Steve Kuiper of Knoxville says the wind has been problematic. “It was blowing so hard that you ...

The soybean harvest is winding down in Argentina. Michael Cordonnier with Soybean and Corn Advisor says with more than 90 percent of the crop out, he’s raising his production estimate to nearly 50 ...

The agronomy education lead with Beck’s Hybrids says some crops have been hampered by recent storms. In a recent Illinois Soybean Association webinar, Matt Montgomery says vulnerable corn crops were ...

A technical service representative with BASF says Midwestern corn farmers need a plan to fight tar spot. “The last time I saw tar spot this early, with the forecast this wet, was in 2021.” Kurt ...

A southwestern Ohio farmer says the recent warm and dry weather is helping his crops play catch up after a challenging start to the 2025 planting season. But, Eric Tipton says corn variability remains ...

A weed scientist with University of Missouri Extension says kochia has been confirmed in northwest Missouri soybean fields. Kevin Bradley tells Brownfield it’s not common. “In my 23 years of being at ...

Ohio State’s soybean and small grains agronomist says early season weather challenges have some farmers considering their replant options. Laura Lindsey says overall, it’s been a hard year. “Some ...

Some ag groups have asked the Trump administration to engage with supply chain stakeholders to address concerns about anticipated port congestion. Joe Schuele (she-lee) with the U.S. Meat Export ...

A regional climatologist says warmer temperatures could help improve crop conditions following a challenging start to spring. Melissa Widhelm with the Midwestern Regional Climate Center says early ...

The extension corn specialist at Purdue University says another period of extreme weather is impacting the 2025 crop. Dan Quinn says conditions vary based on location. “The eastern part of the state ...

The vice president of fertilizer with Stone X says global phosphate supplies are tight. Josh Linville says China, the world’s top producer, is reducing phosphate exports by around 5 million tons this ...

The chief economist for the Renewable Fuels Association says the ethanol industry is firing on all cylinders. Scott Richman tells Brownfield, “We’ve had the administration come along and provide ...