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Minnesota farmer gets early start to planting

Tuesday, April 15

It’s an early start to planting for a farmer in southwest Minnesota. Bryan Biegler of Lake Wilson says the weather has been cooperative. “Besides the wind, that seems to be awfully windy around here this month. But it’s been a nice spring, we finally... Read More.

Nebraska farmer says it’s been a windy spring in the Great Plains

Tuesday, April 15

A South-Central Nebraska farmer says this is one of the windiest springs in his 20-year farming career. Michael Bergen tells Brownfield, “I’ve heard of pivot panels that blew up. Things that driving by at 50 mile an hour you might not see, but once... Read More.

Iowa farmer says planting off to a great start

Tuesday, April 15

Central Iowa farmer Corey Hillebo says this spring is off to a great start. “We had a lot of anhydrous and strips to make for strip-till, and the end of March gave us some great windows to get that done timely. And great conditions... Read More.

West central Indiana farmer not backing off on inputs in 2025

Tuesday, April 15

A west central Indiana farmer says he’s not backing off on inputs in 2025. Kevin Cox says he’s not willing to take the risk. “We typically don’t play that game,” he says. “Generally, we’ve got a plan and we kind of work around with... Read More.

Iowa farmer concerned about tight margins

Monday, April 14

A southwest Iowa farmer is concerned about tight margins. Carl Jardon of Randolph says input costs remain high. “Of course our price for corn and soybeans has come down, so margins are tight.” He tells Brownfield uncertainty in the ag economy is causing more... Read More.

West central Indiana farmer still a week out from planting

Monday, April 14

A west central Indiana farmer says he’s about a week away from starting the 2025 planting season. Kevin Cox farms in Parke County. “Not very excited about doing any planting this week,” he says. “This front’s coming in over the weekend and they’re talking... Read More.

Minnesota farmer in “wait-and-see” mode for planting

Monday, April 14

A farmer in south-central Minnesota hopes to begin planting this week. Todd Selvik grows corn and soybeans near Waseca. “I think our plan, we just talked about it this morning, is kind of wait-and-see. The soil temperatures haven’t quite gotten to the right temperature... Read More.

Farmer says trade tensions add uncertainty to a troubled farm economy

Monday, April 14

A western Kentucky farmer says escalating tensions between the U.S. and China will change the trading relationship between the two countries moving forward. Davie Stephens grows corn and soybeans and is a contract grower for Pilgrim’s Pride. “There’s a lot of back and forth... Read More.

Kansas farmer says planting progress is off to a great start

Friday, April 11

A Central Kansas farmer says corn planting is in great shape in his area. Rick Schlender raises corn, soybeans and wheat about an hour northwest of Wichita. “Dryland corn in our area has gone in. We have good subsoil moisture from our November (rains),... Read More.

Farmer not in a rush to start planting

Friday, April 11

A southeast Iowa farmer says he’s hesitant to get planting equipment in the field. Tim Meyer raises corn and soybeans in Henry County and says, “I’m not too excited. I don’t think our soil temperatures are quite up to 50 degrees yet. That’s where... Read More.

Eastern Iowa farmer says drought could be a problem again this year

Thursday, April 10

Planting season will begin soon for an eastern Iowa farmer. Dave Walton raises corn and soybeans near Wilton along the Mississippi River and says they’re still a few days out from getting started. “It’s been a little cold and wet to be thinking about... Read More.

Iowa farmer sticking with regular crop rotation

Thursday, April 10

Not all growers are planning to shift to more corn acres this year. Southeast Iowa farmer Tim Meyer tells Brownfield he has no plans to disrupt what’s been working for him on his operation. “I would hate to throw things out of rotation just... Read More.