Friday 13th June 2025

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Sorghum acres decline

The USDA is projecting fewer sorghum acres in 2023. Planted area for sorghum is seen at 5.975 million acres, 6% under 2022, as producers...
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Midday cash livestock markets

It’s a quiet start to Friday for direct cash cattle activity.  The bulk of the week’s business is likely wrapped up, but some cleanup...
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Tar spot management in 2023

An agronomist says farmers should already be thinking about managing tar spot for the 2023 growing season. John King with Landus Cooperative says it’s...
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Concerns of planting delays grow

The possibility of delayed planting looms over parts of the Midwest. Iowa State University Extension economist Chad Hart says there could be challenges this...