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Crop harvest pace on track nationally despite Midwest weather delays

Crop harvest pace on track nationally despite Midwest weather delays

Harvest is off to a slow start in Iowa with many farmers unable to begin due to the wet weather conditions in the early portion of the fall season. Despite the delay in harvesting in parts of the Corn Belt and Midwest, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says that nationally the harvest pace is in line with recent years. Those numbers are current as of September 27th. Many Midwest farmers have been forced to leave combines and tractors idle to begin this week as the remnants of Hurricane Polo have...

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AI and precision technology gain momentum on U.S. dairy farms

AI and precision technology gain momentum on U.S. dairy farms

Artificial intelligence and precision technology are playing a growing role on U.S. dairy farms as producers seek greater efficiency and ways to manage ongoing labor shortages. Dairy cooperatives and technology firms say AI-driven tools can track milk production,...

Fertilizer outlook for the 2026 growing season

Fertilizer outlook for the 2026 growing season

In what could be a very early season for anhydrous rigs in the Midwest good news is scarce on the fertilizer front. That is according to Josh Linville, vice president of fertilizer for StoneX, who has been keeping a close eye on the price of nitrogen during the winter...

Iowa livestock producers urged to plan ahead for fly season

Iowa livestock producers urged to plan ahead for fly season

As warmer weather approaches, livestock producers may be looking ahead to fly season and considering management strategies that go beyond simply treating adult flies. Many experts say early planning and integrated approaches can help reduce pressure before populations...

U.S. farmers turn to specialty crops as profit margins tighten

U.S. farmers turn to specialty crops as profit margins tighten

Some U.S. farmers are turning to specialty crops and alternative enterprises as low commodity prices and high input costs squeeze traditional farm profits. Extension specialists say interest is rising in wine grapes, specialty grains, produce and agritourism ventures....

Signup period for Dairy Margin Coverage Program ends this week

Signup period for Dairy Margin Coverage Program ends this week

The signup deadline for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program ends on Thursday, February 26. Trey Forsyth, the vice president of government and regulatory affairs for the National Milk Producers Federation, said the DMC has been improved by multiple changes. Forsyth said...

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GDM streamlines brands after acquisition

GDM streamlines brands after acquisition

GDM is moving ahead with a seed brand realignment that will take effect in 2027, but company leaders say growers should expect no changes for the 2026 planting season. The move follows GDM’s acquisition of AgReliant last September, a deal that brought together major...

2026 forecast shows another strong El Niño

2026 forecast shows another strong El Niño

Many parts of rural America have seen some wild back-and-forth temperature swings combined with on-again, off-again winter weather. John Baranick, an agricultural meteorologist from DTN, said we’re seeing a lot of normal temperature swings during the transition from...