Midwest
The latest agricultural news related to Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, and other states in the Midwestern region of the U.S.
Stone X urges U.S. cotton producers to understand the importance of risk management regardless of weather at the 2024 Plains Cotton Growers annual meeting in Texas.
USDA Meteorologist: How another round of “arctic” snowstorms could impact livestock and winter wheat
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says a couple of areas of concern include continued stress on livestock, and if extreme cold temperatures induce winter kill on the winter wheat crops in some regions.
Expert strategies for safeguarding livestock as so many parts of U.S. farm country deal with the incoming Polar Vortex.
The looming shortage of drought-resistant hybrids adds a new layer of complexity to the challenges already faced by farmers.
Looking ahead, the USDA’s National Crop Progress and Condition Reports are set to resume weekly distribution in April. Here’s a look at where winter wheat crops stand now at the beginning of 2024.
The winter time is typically thought of as a slower time in the agricultural world, but for Midwestern cattle ranchers and wheat producers, that’s not the case — they are having quite a busy season!
A father and son team in Nebraska has built a robot to keep producers safe from the sudden dangers of grain bins.
JBS company leaders said they are dedicated to amplifying the voice of American livestock producers at a beef industry event in Iowa, ensuring agriculture remains part of the fabric of our future in the face of global scrutiny.
However, economists say land values could falter if commodity prices fall in the New Year.
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig is particularly worried about soil moisture as farmers in his state head into the New Year.
Both imports and exports are moving through the Panama Canal at a slower pace as the ag industry continues to deal with drought-related restrictions.
The National Drought Mitigation Center says this dryness has been building in the Corn Belt since the fall of 2019, impacting soil moisture levels, streamflows, and crop production.
Nebraska has been facing exceptionally dry conditions all year long, which dealt a tough blow to the state’s Christmas tree industry.
Iowa soybean farmers recently had an opportunity to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Their discussion revolved around the importance of continued agricultural trade as China remains the largest destination for U.S. soybean exports.
The Iowa Farm Bureau recently awarded the 2023 Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award to an ag educator devising new, hands-on opportunities for students and helping raise money for the Iowa FFA.
Jordan Garrett with the Southwest Missouri Hay Auctions joined us on the Market Day Report for a deeper dive into the auction and how it has already helped producers.
Drought conditions this winter are a growing concern for the agricultural industry. However, the year’s winter wheat crop is an exception, according to USDA experts.
The Nebraska Soybean Board takes us behind the scenes of Bakers Candies, where they do much more than melt hearts with their delectable meltaways cherished far and wide. Their products are also a true testament to melding the delicate art of confectionery with Nebraska’s agricultural heritage.
More than $16 million in funding has been dedicated to the project, which will be carried out across eight research locations in the Great Plains and Corn Belt over the next five years.
Meet the Pfeiffer Family, of Logan County, Okla., whose passion for ranching runs deep. Their drive shapes not only their daily lives but also leaves a lasting impact on their agricultural community.