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Conditions favorable for disease pressure in north Iowa

A north Iowa corn and soybean farmer is concerned weather conditions are favorable for disease pressure. Chris Edgington of Saint Ansgar says June was wetter than normal. “Soybeans especially do not like wet feet, and they’ve got wet feet and they’re going to keep ...
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Tick issues on rise

A central Illinois veterinarian says he’s seeing an increase in tick-related issues. Dr. Derek McFarland, of Jubilee Hills Veterinary Service in Princeville, says a stretch of relatively mild winters has led to more overwintering by the parasites. “The amount of bugs, and the amount ...
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85% of Iowa corn called good to excellent

An eastern Iowa farmer says his corn crop is off to an unprecedented start. Billie Danner is from the West Liberty area. “Just looks so good that we don’t want to get it ruined by any storms right now. But corn, I’ve got to ...
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Iowa farmer has mixed views on trade approach

A north Iowa farmer has mixed views on the current administration’s approach to trade. April Hemmes of Hampton says farmers are used to uncertainty. “We’re always in the crosshairs when it comes to trade and negotiations because the world wants what we grow. So ...
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Strong winds limit spraying opportunities

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 couldn’t spray. My son did some Monday before the wind started picking ...
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South-central Iowa rains beneficial to crop, livestock producers

A south-central Iowa farmer says the amount of rain his farm received this week was a pleasant surprise. Steve Kuiper raises corn and soybeans in Marion County. He tells Brownfield some parts of the county had more than four inches of rain through Tuesday ...
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Preparing for tar spot

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 Maertens, who covers eastern Iowa & western Illinois, says ...
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Eight-inch rain in southwestern Iowa

Areas of southwestern Iowa have received heavy rainfall this week. Ringgold County farmer Tim Creveling tells Brownfield rain totals exceeded eight inches in some fields. “I’ve got a five-inch rain gauge,” he said. “I dumped it at 7:30 and it was running over. Then ...
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Heatwave accelerates crop growth and crop pests

Recent heat is expected to accelerate the development of crop pests. Iowa State University Extension entomologist Erin Hodgson says Growing Degree Day Units have exploded with heat indexes in the triple digits across several Midwestern states. “That’s going to accelerate everything, plant growth but ...
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North Iowa farmer says crops are behind

A north central Iowa farmer says crop development is behind. Chris Edgington of Saint Ansgar tells Brownfield he didn’t begin planting until May 5th. “Crop conditions aren’t as good, we definitely needed this heat (and) don’t need a ton of rain.  But we definitely ...
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Watch cattle for signs of heat stress

An extension beef veterinarian encourages cattle producers to monitor livestock during the current heatwave. Grant Dewell with Iowa State University says most cattle in the Midwest are bred for cooler climates. “So anytime it gets above 75, 80 degrees, they’re dealing some with heat ...
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Iowa farmer suggests grain marketing window is closing

A north Iowa farmer suggests the window to market old and new crop grain could close soon. April Hemmes grows corn and soybeans near Hampton and says about 20 percent of her 2025 crop is already under contract. “Corn and soybeans, and I sure ...
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