Dwindling soil moisture levels continue to drag down condition ratings for Kansas’ winter wheat crop. The USDA says that with most of the state being impacted by the drought or near drought conditions in much of the U.S. Plains, 79% of Kansas’ topsoil and 77% of subsoil are short to very short of moisture, both increases from the January report. 26% of the winter wheat crop is in good to […]
It’s been a winter of extremes for Michigan. The USDA says 60% of the state is abnormally dry, with 13% in a moderate drought, with most of that in the southwestern Upper Peninsula and northwestern Lower Peninsula, which combined with low snow depth and very cold temperatures are leading to concerns about dry conditions this spring. That’s in contrast to regular snow events in central and southern portions of the […]
A wetter than normal February for much of Indiana is creating issues for some farmers. The USDA says statewide precipitation averaged nearly 3 inches, almost double normal levels, and heavy snow early in February followed by a mid-month warm-up has pushed surplus soil moisture levels higher and led to flooding and ponding in some areas. 62% of Indiana’s winter wheat crop is in good to excellent condition, 2% less than […]
FFA members are giving back and living to serve by providing little free pantries during National FFA Week. National FFA members from across the country gathered to build and decorate more than 100 little free pantries during the National FFA Convention in October. The first pantry was ‘planted’ today in Indianapolis. Nicholas Neuman is the Indiana FFA State Secretary. “Indiana FFA had the opportunity to partner with the National FFA […]
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures from the Pacific Coast to the Rockies and northern and central High Plains, while cooler-than-normal conditions will cover the south-central U.S. and areas from the Mississippi Valley eastward. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation across most of the country should contrast with wetter-than-normal weather in the northern Rockies and environs. In the storms’ wake, cold, […]
Sponsored by Pivot Bio PROVEN A pair of low-pressure systems will maintain unsettled U.S. weather conditions for much of the week, while cold air will gradually overtake much of the country. The initial storm system, currently centered over the Midwest, will cross northern New England by mid-week. The second storm, located over the Intermountain West early Tuesday, should follow a more southerly path across the central and southern Plains, reaching […]
The USDA has released its first initial survey of industrial hemp production since a domestic hemp production program was established in the 2018 Farm Bill. The total value of industrial hemp was estimated at $824 million in 2021 with the largest portion used for fiber, followed by floral production for products like CBD oil. Floral production generated the largest value. More than 54,000 acres were planted in the open last […]
Michigan Farm Bureau members are voicing how increased funding will help the state’s agricultural industry in the long term. Government relations manager Rob Anderson tells Brownfield additional federal dollars will have a meaningful impact on one-time investments in the next fiscal year. “Agriculture is a major economic driver in the state, and we think that it’s important that our members and legislators think collectively about how we can set agriculture […]
The USDA says that during the week ending February 17th, corn, sorghum, and wheat export inspections all showed solid improvements. The 2021/22 marketing year started June 1st, 2021 for wheat and September 1st, 2021 for corn, sorghum, and soybeans. The USDA’s next set of supply and demand estimates is out March 9th. Wheat came out at 539,366 tons, up 80,029 from the week ending February 10th and 214,769 from the […]
