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Western Iowa farmer says rain delays harvest, crop quality mixed

A farmer in western Iowa says widespread rains have slowed his harvest progress. Kevin Ross of Minden says his farm has received more than an inch of rain since Sunday night. “A decent shot here that will probably keep us out for at least ...
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SCN still the #1 soybean threat, farmers reminded to test fields this fall

The outreach agronomist with the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) says soybean cyst nematode (SCN) remains the most damaging pathogen to the crop in the U.S. Stephanie Porter says that farmers managing for high-yielding soybeans need to know their SCN number. “For example, even though ...
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Illinois Ag Director: Tariffs driving up input costs, squeezing farmers’ margins

The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says federal trade policy is adding an unnecessary burden on farmers. “We’re in an economic crisis right now.” Jerry Costello says tariffs are driving elevated input costs even higher. “The tax or tariff on nitrogen has ...
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Moisture swings and market prices complicate harvest decisions for Illinois farmers

A southeastern Illinois farmer says soybeans have been the focus of harvest operations in his area. Don Guinnip, who raises corn, soybeans, wheat, and cattle in Clark County, tells Brownfield, “Harvest has begun.”  He says, “There’s a lot of beans coming out. I would ...
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Dry fall conditions complicate soil sampling

The outreach agronomist with the Illinois Soybean Association says farmers in drought-stricken areas should delay fall soil testing. Stephanie Porter tells Brownfield, “I’m getting some updates from crop consultants.”  She says, “They are trying to go to some areas that have gotten some rain, ...
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Avian influenza confirmed in Calhoun County, Iowa turkey flock

A new detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in Iowa. According to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, the disease was found in a commercial turkey flock in Calhoun County. The department tells Brownfield that approximately 42,000 turkeys were ...
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Iowa farmer calls on Congress to finish new farm bill as 2018 extension expires

The latest extension of the 2018 farm bill expired as the calendar switched to October. Eastern Iowa farmer Dave Walton, who serves as the secretary for the American Soybean Association, says the lack of a new five-year farm bill is disappointing. “I’d like to ...
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Iowa congressional leaders call on USDA to relocate research to Ames

Iowa U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley would like USDA to consider his state for Agricultural Research Service projects as part of the department’s reorganization plan. Grassley led a letter signed by Senate colleague Joni Ernst, other members of Iowa’s Congressional delegation, and Governor Kim Reynolds ...
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Iowa cattle producer says strong market creates opportunity for young farmers

A southwest Iowa livestock producer suggests young farmers could have opportunities to get involved in the cattle industry. Jeff Jorgenson, who operates a cow-calf operation near Sidney in Fremont County, says producers are making good profits. “This is a really good time,” he said. ...
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Purdue Agronomist: Low soybean moisture hurting yields and farm profits

An extension soybean agronomist with Purdue University says most Midwest farmers are facing difficult harvest conditions.   Shaun Casteel says the hot and dry weather is impacting soybean moistures.   “We got beautiful weather to harvest, but we don’t have good conditions for the ...
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Dryness, disease pressure impacting early harvest yield reports

Some farmers are reporting variable yields in parts of the Midwest due to drought and disease pressure. Central Illinois farmer Rob Shaffer tells Brownfield soybean harvest is underway and yields have been slightly disappointing. “Part of that is because we didn’t get a rain ...
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Global trade turmoil puts pressure on U.S. soybean farmers

Officials with the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) are optimistic that the Trump administration will follow through on promises to discuss soybean purchases with China. Andrew Larson, director of government relations, says that not having any sales on the books as harvest gains momentum is ...
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