Corn Belt Agronomists Describe Harvest Expectations in One Word
Thirteen percent of the corn crop has been harvested, according to the Sept. 21 USDA Crop Progress report, which puts progress 2 percentage points ahead of the five-year average. Soybean harvest is also running ahead of schedule, with 12% of soybeans reported as harvested for the week that ended Sept. 20, which is 4 percentage points ahead of the five-year average.
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Storms, Disease and $6 Diesel Squeeze Illinois Farmer’s Harvest
After a growing season with multiple windstorms, tornadoes and 15" to 20" more rain than normal, Cody White in Maroa, Illinois is seeing corn bushels 25-30 bushels lower than last year.
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Beer Leaves Behind Tons of Grain. Farmers Have Found a Use for It.
Millions of tons of brewer’s spent grain are generated every year in the U.S. This byproduct is delivering value for a diverse array of livestock operations.
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K-State Economist Sees Diesel Prices Reaching $7 Next Year
A Kansas State University ag economist projects diesel prices could hit $7 in 2027.  Gregg Ibendahl says if global production and refinery issues were solved today, it would take an additional 12 months for major price improvement, and farmers are limited in their options.
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Texas A&M AgriLife Tests Far-Ultraviolet Light to Prevent Bird Flu in Poultry
Researchers from the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are preparing to test a new potential line of defense. They will use a form of ultraviolet light called far-UVC, to see if it can kill HPAI, without harming birds on poultry farms.
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Record U.S. Diesel Prices Squeeze Farmers; Food Prices May Rise
Across the U.S., farmers are confronting record-high diesel prices during the height of harvest season, further squeezing already thin margins.
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Genome Assembly of Rice Stink Bug Offers New Data-Informed Tool in Fight Against Costly Pest
Scientists are getting a leg up on the rice stink bug, one of the most significant threats to rice, a staple food for nearly half of the world’s population and a major crop in Arkansas.
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Benchmarking Irrigation Decisions: Lessons from University of Nebraska-Lincoln-TAPS
A comparison of TAPS irrigation decisions shows that effective water management is not simply about applying less — it is about applying the right amount at the right time.
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Widespread USDA Farm Program Payments Expected in October
An ag economist says widespread USDA farm program payments are expected for crop farmers beginning next month. David Widmar with Ag Economic Insights tells Brownfield farmers will receive the higher payment from either the Ag Risk Coverage program or Price Loss Coverage program.
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Illinois Farmer Says Your ‘Worst Ground’ Deserves Cover Crops First
Starting small on less productive acres gave Whalen Farms room to learn — and eventually cut fertilizer costs across 2,000 acres.
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