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Flooding in Kentucky continues to slow planting progress

Western Kentucky farmer Davie Stephens says they’re just starting to get back into the field after receiving nearly 15 inches of rain recently. “But not with any ag equipment,” he says.  “But with backhoes and dozers.  We’ve had levees breech and we’re having to... Read More.

Soils slow to warm in southeast Minnesota

A southeast Minnesota farmer doubts he’ll begin planting before May 1st. Ed McNamara of Goodhue says soil conditions are cool and dry. “To be honest with you I’m surprised with the lack of moisture that we have the ground is not getting warm. We’ve... Read More.

Slow cover crop growth in southern Minnesota

Cover crop growth is lagging in parts of the Upper Midwest. Southern Minnesota farmer Rochelle Krusemark says soil conditions remain cool and dry. “Unfortunately, with everything that was seeded last fall there was very little that grew. It’s hard to say if it germinated... Read More.

A slow cattle herd rebuild

A cattle producer in western Missouri says he’s been slowly rebuilding his cattle herd following several years of drought. Mark Smith tells Brownfield he sold about 25% of his herd in the last two years. “I personally save my own breeding stock and retain... Read More.

A slow approach to herd expansion

Could herd expansion be around the corner in the cattle industry? Oklahoma State University economist Derrell Peel says once herd expansion happens, he expects it to be a gradual increase. “We’re thinking about thinking about expanding,” he says. “We’re not really doing it yet,... Read More.

Generally slow week for U.S. export inspections

The USDA says corn, soybean, and wheat export inspections as of the week ending January 23rd remain ahead of the respective paces needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2024/25 marketing year kicked off June 1st for wheat and September 1st... Read More.

Lady Warriors Overcome Slow Start for Last-Second Win

LAKE WALES, Fla. (SCWarriors.com) – The Lady Warriors set out for Florida with two things in mind, destress and have fun after finals, and earn two more wins before Christmas. They accomplished both in an early Friday afternoon win. Sterling took on the Warner University... Read More.

Slow Start Saps Swedes

LINDSBORG, KAN. (BethanySwedes.com) – The Bethany College Football team played host to the University of Saint Mary Spires in a KCAC interdivisional matchup. BOX SCORE Things did not start off very well for the Swedes as the Spires were able to score points on their... Read More.