Amie Simpson

It’s not too early to start thinking about prioritizing corn fields for harvest, according to Illinois-based Crop-Tech Consulting Owner Ken Ferrie. He says growers should scout for stalk quality issues in the coming weeks. “Right now, as the scouting goes on, ask yourself what are your ABC’s for harvest. I know we like to start […]

Many farmers are discussing priorities with lawmakers during the August recess. Indiana Farm Bureau President Randy Kron recently hosted Senator Todd Young on his farm in southern Indiana. He says the 2023 Farm Bill was top of mind for many growers in attendance. “Farmers were interested in the timetable of the legislation and when […]

The USDA says cooler than normal temperatures and scattered rainfall helped maintain soil moisture levels last week in Indiana. Sixty-six percent of the state’s corn crop is in good to excellent condition, with 97 percent silking, 71 percent at the dough making stage, and 12 percent dented. Soybeans held steady with 68 percent being […]

The USDA says crop progress across Ohio accelerated under favorable conditions and timely rains. Seventy-four percent of the state’s corn crop is rated good to excellent, with 64 percent at the dough making stage, and 23 percent dented. Seventy-two percent of soybeans are rated good to excellent with 96 percent blooming and 82 percent at […]

The USDA says timely rainfall aided grain fill last week in Michigan. Fifty-four percent of the state’s corn is rated good to excellent, with 89 percent silking, 47 percent at the dough making stage, and 15 percent dented. Sixty percent of soybeans are rated good to excellent, with 88 percent blooming and 79 percent at […]

The USDA says farmers saw above normal temperatures and rainfall last week in Kentucky. Corn is rated 71 percent good to excellent with 83 percent in the dough stage, 65 percent dented, and 29 percent mature. Soybeans are rated 72 percent good to excellent with 92 percent blooming, 80 percent setting pods, and 20 percent […]

The USDA says rainfall aided the crop last week in Ohio. Seventy-nine percent of the state’s corn crop is rated good to excellent, with 79 percent at the dough making stage, and 30 percent dented. 76 percent of soybeans are rated good to excellent with 90 percent at the pod setting stage. Sixty-six percent […]

The USDA says soil moisture levels remained adequate for many Hoosier farmers despite an abnormally hot week last week in Indiana. Topsoil moisture was 71 percent adequate and subsoil moisture was 66 percent adequate. Sixty-seven percent of the state’s corn crop is in good to excellent condition, with 82 percent at the dough making stage, […]

Indiana Farm Burau voting delegates have adopted policies that will direct the organization in the upcoming year. Andy Tauer is the executive director of public policy with INFB. “Our members put us in a good position as we look toward the 2024 legislative session over at the statehouse and ultimately some of the work we […]

Just a few weeks after discussing policy issues with state lawmakers during Ag Day at the Capital in Columbus, Ohio Farm Bureau members are in the nation’s capital to discuss national policy issues.