In the Boekelheide farm shop, a mission statement hangs on the wall above semitrucks and combines.
- By Kylie Mockler of Centerville, S.D.
"We are very thankful for the moisture, but we still have a long way to go because timely rains have not been in our favor this year."
- Sotirios Archontoulis, Mike Castellano and Raheel Osman Iowa State University
Rainfall from spring and into midsummer wasn't unusual in total amount, but it was unusual in how it arrived in central Iowa. Cumulative rainfall data from April 1 to July 20 in Boone, Iowa, was in the upper-middle range of the 30-year record at 19.5 inches.
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln
New county-level data shows U.S. irrigated farmland grew by more than 3 million acres between 1997 and 2022—but the national number hides a much more interesting story playing out county by county.
- By Megan Horsager of Montevideo, Minn.
There are few times in my life I can remember more than 6 inches of rain in one night, so our rain last Thursday night, July 30 was a bit of an experience.
- Katelyn Winberg
Recent rainfall has brought some much needed relief to northeastern South Dakota crops, but producers say the growing season is still far from being out of the woods.
- Janelle Atyeo
July’s heat wave brought prime conditions for small grain harvest across much of South Dakota.
- By Gentry Sorenson, Iowa State University Extension
Now is the time to scout corn fields for disease. Several resources are available to help determine whether conditions are favorable for disease development and if management actions may be warranted.
Minnesota farmers are facing tight margins, rising input costs and more unpredictable weather. In this environment, every pass through the field and every decision counts.
- Katelyn Winberg
The heat and drought around Rockham have been relentless, but Jade Jandal says the row crops on his operation are hanging on better than he ever expected.
- Janelle Atyeo
Mid-July was dry, allowing Minnesota Crop Watcher Megan Horsager to work steadily on haying.
- Katelyn Winberg
Agricultural economist David Widmar opened his presentation at the South Dakota Governor's Ag Summit with a story that had little to do with commodity markets.
- By Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch
Farmers from across the country are urging the federal government to expedite an investigation of the fertilizer industry as they struggle with “impossibly high input costs.”
- Kristen Sindelar
Nebraska Extension trials test agronomic, economic possibility of dry peas in eastern Nebraska
- Janelle Atyeo
With combines, harvest equipment and the acres they run getting bigger every year, grain storage and handling systems need to keep up.
- Katelyn Winberg
A powerful storm that tore through the Rockham, South Dakota, area June 29 left its mark on Jade Jandal’s operation, but recent moisture has him feeling better about where things stand heading into July.
- By Sara Bauder, SDSU Extension
It’s time to scout for summer pests in South Dakota crops.
- By Kylie Mockler, Centerville, S.D.
"With crops in their most vital stage of growth, even the slightest lack of moisture can stunt growth and decrease overall yields."
- By Megan Horsager, Montevideo, Minn.
"The hot weather has helped crops grow, but it has increased our risk for cercospora leaf spot in the beets."
- Janelle Atyeo
The leafy plants have closed rows earlier than in recent years. That typically means good things for future yields and provides some help shading out weeds growing between the rows. However, it creates conditions for harmful fungus to flourish and spread from plant to plant.
- By Kylie Mockler of Centerville, S.D.
It’s been a busy couple of weeks on the Mockler farm. Within the last 10 days, we have cut, baled and stacked our first cutting of hay.
- Janelle Atyeo
Drought conditions in the Upper Midwest worsened as farmers planted their fields this spring, causing some to shift acres away from water-hungry corn.
- By Sara Bauder, SDSU Extension
High nitrate levels in forages can pose serious health risks for livestock, especially pregnant animals and ruminants
- Katelyn Winberg
South Dakota's soybean and pork industries are entering a new chapter as Kevin Scott and Tina Erickson prepare to lead two of the state's largest commodity organizations, each bringing years of industry experience and a focus on supporting producers in changing markets.
- By Megan Horsager, Montevideo, Minn.
Overall, it has been a successful start to the season on our farm. We had good windows for planting with well-timed rains to get the crops germinated timely and evenly. The long stretch of cold and wind in the middle of May put a damper on growth, but we managed to avoid significant frost da…
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