Heavy rains and high winds are contributing to dangerous dust storms and other issues in farm country. Ken Ferrie, who says 2024 will go down as one of the toughest years when it comes to erosion, offers his take on stewardship practices that can help prevent or minimize these problems.
The farm bill finally saw some movement in Washington in May, but the Ag Economists' Monthly Monitor found most economists don’t think it will be passed this year, with some even saying it could be as late as 2026.
According to USDA's latest crop progress report, 91% of corn acres and 78% of soybean acres have been planted. This is the first week the report notes corn condition with 53% good and 30% fair.
Once spring planting is complete, it can be tempting to park the planter until next season. Planter maintenance experts, however, recommend you spend some time inspecting and preparing the planter for storage.
