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Cercospora leaf spot threatens sugarbeet yields across key growing regions
3+ hour, 44+ min ago (132+ words) May 29, 2026 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: Crops, Minnesota, News An agronomist is concerned growing conditions could favor a disease known to slash sugarbeet yields nearly in half. Curtis Rainbolt with BASF says the summer is expected to be warmer than…...
Revised 2026 crop budgets a mixed bag for farmers
5+ hour, 8+ min ago (216+ words) May 29, 2026 By Jared White Filed Under: Ag economy, Corn, Crops, Illinois, News, Soybeans A farm management specialist with the University of Illinois says revisions to 2026 crop budgets are mixed news for growers. Dr. Gary Schnitkey says the positive side is…...
Crop insurance agent says base acre changes could increase farm program payments this fall
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (215+ words) May 28, 2026 By Erin Anderson Filed Under: Ag economy, Crops, News A crop insurance agent says base acre changes for the 2026 crop year could help strengthen the farm safety net. Jason Williamson with Ohio-based Williamson Crop Insurance says some farmers will…...
New Soy Farmer Support Hub offering new tools, assistance to help growers navigate ongoing uncertainty
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (198+ words) May 22, 2026 By Erin Anderson Filed Under: Human Interest, News An Indiana farmer-leader with the United Soybean Board says a new tool could help farmers navigate the challenging ag economy. Don Wyss says the Soy Farmer Support Hub connects available field…...
Minnesota cattle producers vote down Beef Checkoff increase
1+ week, 2+ day ago (201+ words) May 20, 2026 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Minnesota, News A referendum to raise the state beef checkoff was voted down in Minnesota. Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association executive director Kaitlyn Root says the proposed refundable 50-cent increase failed on…...
Soybean growers encouraged to consider white mold management
1+ week, 3+ day ago (304+ words) May 19, 2026 By Jared White Filed Under: Crops, News, Soybeans A technical service representative with BASF says soybean growers facing white mold challenges should start planning management strategies now. Ken Deibert, who covers eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota, says fields…...
Crop insurance agent says drought raising prevent plant questions
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (301+ words) May 15, 2026 By Kellan Heavican Filed Under: Ag Weather, Ag Weather, crop insurance, Drought, Nebraska, News, weather A crop insurance agent says ongoing drought has more farmers in the Central Plains are evaluating prevent plant options. " Ben Rand with the Federal…...
After planting season, Minnesota grower turns attention to crop sales
2+ week, 2+ day ago (150+ words) May 13, 2026 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: Crops, Minnesota, News A Minnesota farmer is moving from planting to grain marketing. Chad Willis grows corn and soybeans near Willmar and says once he finished planting, he began delivering old crop sales. "Hauling…...
USDA pulls 10 institutions from Rural Loan Guarantee Programs over delinquent loans
2+ week, 2+ day ago (210+ words) May 13, 2026 By Nicole Heslip Filed Under: News The USDA says it is removing 10 lenders from Rural Development guaranteed loan programs as part of an effort to reduce delinquencies and strengthen oversight. In a statement on Monday, Secretary Brooke Rollins says…...
USDA expands triticale crop insurance for 2026 as growers see rising demand
3+ week, 2+ hour ago (173+ words) May 8, 2026 By Nicole Heslip Filed Under: News A Michigan farmer says growing demand for triticale is helping to diversify rotations and marketing opportunities. Sixth-generation grower Janna Fritz says her farm has been growing the crop for seed on and off…...