Tag: Farming
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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…
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Idaho Dairy Starts Renewable Gas Production
One of the nation’s largest dairy operations is now turning cow manure into renewable energy. A new renewable natural gas facility at East Valley Cattle near Jerome, Idaho, has officially begun producing pipeline quality renewable natural gas, or RNG, from dairy manure. The operation is home to more than 35,000 dairy cows and is now…
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Kansas Wheat Crop Takes a Beating
Kansas wheat producers are staring down a tough crop year after a rough mix of drought, freeze damage, disease pressure, and insect problems hit fields across the state. Kansas State University wheat specialists say conditions found during the Kansas Wheat Quality Council Tour showed a crop that started with promise last fall but has struggled…