View From the Farm

Great weather, great crops

With abundant rainfall, this year’s corn and soybean crops are looking good as harvest creeps closer. Plus an update on weed control and crop disease, a drought-less Missouri, ag tariff and trade talk, and a look ahead to the State Fair.

Planting progress update, tariffs and benefits for farmer veterans

After an update on planting progress and the weather, Ben talks about the tariff situation and its impacts for agriculture. Plus, a look at benefits for farmer veterans, historically and now.

Looking ahead to Beef Month, ECAP payments go out, rain slows planting

Taking a look at some key issues in the beef industry right now, plus discussion about the ECAP economic payments, finding the right farm size and rains impact for planting progress after a fast start.

National cattle numbers drop again, and a look at the EPA’s herbicide strategy

Diving into the latest national cattle inventory numbers, the lowest since 1951, and when we might see herd expansion. Also, sorting through the EPA’s final herbicide strategy and what it might mean for farmers. Plus, some talk about the brutal cold across the Midwest.

Biofuels, story planning and a dry fall

Taking a look at the importance of ethanol, biodiesel and renewable diesel for corn and soybean farmers. Also, talking about story planning meetings, harvest progress and a dry autumn on the farm.