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Southern Rust a widespread problem this summer

A corn disease is spreading across the Midwest at an alarming rate. Iowa State University Extension plant pathologist Daren Mueller says Southern Rust has been reported from the deep south all the way up to Minnesota. “Honestly, in my ...
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Most Illinois crops look good despite varied conditions

A representative of Gowan USA says he’s seeing a variety of growing conditions as he travels across the state of Illinois. Jon Sherwin says some areas have been dry. “In northeastern Illinois, they’ve been in some pretty dry periods ...
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Weather and ratings hammering markets

An agricultural economist with Advance Trading says favorable Corn Belt weather continues to weigh on commodity prices. Brian Basting tells Brownfield, “It has been a weather market and we’re looking at one of the wettest Julys in recent memory.”  ...
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Tassel wrap on many farmers’ minds

A Bayer agronomist says many farmers across the Midwest are dealing with corn that is facing pollination issues due to tassel wrap. Lance Tarochione, who’s based in western Illinois, says much is still unknown about the relatively unique condition. ...
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Jul 30 | Closing Market Report

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Northeast Iowa farmer says crops missed Monday’s severe weather

A farmer in northeast Iowa says most of his crops are in excellent condition after narrowly missing this week’s severe weather. Matt Hoeft raises corn and soybeans in Floyd County and says there’s been plenty of moisture. “The last ...
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Storm damages farm crops, buildings late Monday

The storms that rolled through the upper Midwest late Monday and early Tuesday caused crop and farm structure damage. Daniel Olson with Forage Innovations has several dairy clients across the country, and he’s been getting questions from them about ...
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More young cattle farmers needed, Iowa producer says

A west-central Iowa livestock producer says he’d like to see more young farmers getting involved in the cattle industry. Justin Robbins with Robbins Land and Cattle tells Brownfield, “We need more producers that are younger. I hope they could ...
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Grassley predicts new farm bill in early 2026

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is becoming less optimistic a new farm bill gets done in 2025. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield lawmakers will be focused on nominations ahead of the August recess, then there are week-long breaks on the ...
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Conservation cutting costs

A north central Illinois farmer says conservation practices on his operation are helping the environment and his bottom line. David Isermann, who’s implemented practices like strip-till and no-till on his LaSalle County farm for over two decades, says soil ...
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Cool down brings pros and cons to corn crop

An agronomist with Bayer says this week’s forecasted cool down across much of the Midwest should benefit the corn crop. Lance Tarochione, who’s based in west central Illinois, says it’s much-needed relief. “If we want to make this crop ...
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Jul 29 | Closing Market Report

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