Illinois farmers made some planting progress last week, but weather challenges remain. Shelby County farmer Matt Bennett says he’s not planted anything at this...

An Indiana farmer says the combination of wet weather and storm clean-up has delayed the start of planting. A tornado hit Southwest Indiana farmer...

The Fertilizer Institute’s Certified Biostimulant program is elevating product standards for growers. President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch tells Brownfield crop nutrients including biologicals are regulated...

Minnesota farmers were able to make some headway on spring fieldwork last week. USDA’s latest crop update shows corn planting is three percent complete...

Most South Dakota farmers are starting the week with adequate moisture levels as they prepare to plant. Topsoil moisture levels are 68% adequate with...

Weather has limited planting progress in Kentucky. Corn is 9 percent planted, and soybeans are 8 percent planted.  Both advanced slightly from the previous...

Missouri farmers are continuing to make progress with planting.  USDA reporters say as of Sunday, 26% of the state’s corn is now planted and...

Wet soils from heavy rains last week are holding Ohio farmers back from most field activities. The USDA says 15 percent of winter wheat...

Another big week of planting for Arkansas farmers. Statewide, corn is 51 percent planted, with 20 percent of the crop emerged.  Rice is 46...

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has created the Congressional Specialty Crops Caucus to build support for farm bill priorities. Michigan Democrat Elisa Slotkin says...