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Some Iowa farmers increasing their corn acres
An extension agronomist with Iowa State University says some farmers in the state are shifting to more corn acres this year. Meaghan Anderson tells Brownfield prices are favoring corn over soybeans. “It just kind of depends on who you talk to. Some people are unexpectedly planning to go to more corn. There’s quite a few…
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Rural Mainstreet Economy falls again over tariff uncertainties
Pictured: Ernie Goss with Creighton University The latest Rural Mainstreet Index has revealed the rural economy continues to fall. Ag economist Ernie Goss with Creighton University says the index has fallen below growth neutral for the 19th time in the past 20 months. He says tariffs have been the biggest factor. “2023 farm income was…
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New Findings Could Limit Soybean Cyst Nematode Infections
AMES, Iowa — Targeting a newly discovered vulnerability in the signals that cyst nematodes use to infect plant roots could be a powerful method for reducing the damage the parasitic worms cause in crops such as soybeans, according to a study co-authored by an Iowa State University professor. Researchers identified a single protein in cyst…
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Corn and Soybean Planting Advances Slightly Last Week
(FARGO, ND) — The latest Crop Progress report from USDA indicated a slight advancement in spring planting activity for the week ending Sunday, April 20th. Nationwide corn planting is 12% complete which is slightly ahead of the five-year average of 10%. Iowa was 18% complete, Illinois was 7% complete, Minnesota was 7% planted, Nebraska was…
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Small town produce store shows big heart for community
Small town produce store shows big heart for community  FarmWeekNow
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Identifying and Preventing Annual Winter Weeds in Soybeans
Identifying and Preventing Annual Winter Weeds in Soybeans  AgWeb
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Planted Acres Soar As Mother Nature Plays Nice (For A Few Days)
Planted Acres Soar As Mother Nature Plays Nice (For A Few Days)Â Â AgWeb
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Weekend rains slow planting pace in Iowa
Weekend rains slow planting pace in Iowa  Brownfield Ag News
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Understanding the Importance of Soybean Seed Treatments
Understanding the Importance of Soybean Seed Treatments  AgWeb
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Why Georgia Is One Of The Best States For Starting A Farm
Why Georgia Is One Of The Best States For Starting A Farm  The Georgia Sun
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Ag In an Instant: Midwest farmers kick off planting season & Cream of the Crop Contest
Ag In an Instant: Midwest farmers kick off planting season & Cream of the Crop Contest  KHQA
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California Winegrape Growers Hope Trump’s Tariffs Can Save Their Industry
California Winegrape Growers Hope Trump’s Tariffs Can Save Their Industry  AgWeb
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12% of U.S. corn, 8% of soybeans planted
12% of U.S. corn, 8% of soybeans planted  Brownfield Ag News
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Corn and Soybean Planting Ahead of Average in Latest USDA Report
Corn and Soybean Planting Ahead of Average in Latest USDA Report  Successful Farming
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Factors to consider when making input investments
An ag economist says producers should look for ways to cut costs without sacrificing productivity in 2025. Purdue University’s Michael Langemeier says farmers need to take more than price into consideration when making input decisions. “Sometimes you’ll see an input supplier attract your business by giving you a relatively low price, but think about the…
