Tag: Farming
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Corn Leafhopper Found Earlier Than Expected in Missouri Fields
By The Ranch News Team COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension specialists are encouraging corn growers to begin scouting fields after corn leafhoppers were discovered in Boone County several weeks earlier than they were last year. The insects were identified during routine field monitoring on June 16 and again on June 22 by MU…
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Heavy Rain Brings Drought Relief Across Much of Farm Country
By The Ranch News Team A dramatic shift in weather has brought welcome relief to many agricultural regions across the country, as widespread rainfall reduced drought conditions in several key farming and ranching states. While some communities dealt with localized flooding, the moisture has improved soil conditions and boosted prospects for crops and pastures in…
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MU Study Finds Stink Bugs Widespread in Missouri Soybean Fields
COLUMBIA, Mo. — New research from the University of Missouri is giving soybean growers a clearer picture of where and when stink bugs are most likely to become a problem in Missouri fields. Researchers surveyed more than 300 commercial soybean fields across the state during the 2024 and 2025 growing seasons and collected over 2,700…
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Corn Export Demand Remains Strong as Inspections Climb
U.S. corn exports continue to show impressive momentum heading into summer, with the latest government figures indicating shipments remain well ahead of last year’s pace. According to weekly export inspection data, nearly 1.9 million metric tons of corn were inspected for export during the week ending June 4. That was an increase from the previous…
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Strong Export Year Gives Wheat Producers a Boost
As the books closed on the 2025-2026 wheat marketing year, U.S. wheat exports finished stronger than many expected, providing a welcome bright spot for producers facing another season of tight margins and lower cash prices. Final export inspections reached approximately 23.7 million metric tons, marking the largest volume of U.S. wheat shipped overseas since the…
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CHS Plans Changes at Three Minnesota Grain Elevators
CHS Inc. is preparing to close or sell three grain elevators in southern Minnesota, a move that could reshape grain handling options for producers in the region after the 2026 harvest. The cooperative announced that facilities in Kasson, Ostrander and Wykoff will continue operating through this year’s harvest season. After that, the locations are expected…