Scout Newly-Emerged Soybeans: Agronomist
Six soybeans per foot of row considered adequate.

Notice Of Public Hearing
A public hearing on May 31 at Clay County NRCS office on the question of the adoption of proposed amended soil loss limit regulations.

Farmers Urged To Scout For Black Cut-Worm
Cut-worm pressure expected next week.

Farmers Encouraged To Check Corn Stands
Early start allows corn growers opportunity to correct mistakes.

Corn Planting Progress Advances
The statewide average precipitation was 1.51 inches for the week.

BPI Closes Three Plants
About 650 jobs will be lost when plants are closed May 25th.

ISU President Focuses On Jobs & Students
Leath spoke to a crowd of 150 in Spencer Monday.

Farmland Rental Rates Surge
Clay County "high-quality" farmland averages $333/acre.

USB Launches "Sustainable" Questionnaire
The data intended to show sustainable farming.

CME Hours Change Plan Hits A Snag
CME says it will expand its electronic trading hours to 22 hours a day.

King Sees Farm Bill Work Progressing
House Ag panel will start work next week.

Moths Bothersome But Not Yield-Robbing
Fears exist the moths could devour crops.

Coon Rapids Diner Wins "Best Burger" Contest
Three generations of noted cooking skills have influenced the burgers.

Biodiesel By-product Can Be Used For Cattle Feed
Beef Cattle Nutritionist studied the energy value of the glycerin in replacing corn.

Diesel Vehicle Sales On The Rise
Sales of diesel vehicles increased 35 percent in the first quarter of 2012.