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Last week’s rainfall is slowly moving a second flood surge from major Midwest tributaries down the Mississippi, putting farming back by two to three weeks.

Extent of western Kansas damage may take two weeks to determine; biggest threat to advanced southern, central crop is disease too late for response.

Iowa Cattlemen’s Association invites producers to attend upcoming farm business management meetings.

How will cold, wind, encasement in snow and ice at boot to heading stage impact the Kansas wheat crop? We have to wait and see.

Rob Johansson tells agricultural journalists to expect another 10 years of flat prices for grains, livestock.

Rain, snow and cold across Iowa are keeping farmers out of the field.

Hog Outlook: There is plenty of pork around, but producers should still be able to cover costs.

Corn 34% planted, soybeans 10% vs averages 34% and 7%.

Dairy Outlook: Prices expected to trend higher starting in June.

With cold, wet weather forecast, it’s best to hold off on corn planting.