Strawberry season off to smooth start for Hoosier family
For Ed Bell, a good Father’s Day is one spent in overalls, working the strawberry fields on his family farm. Strawberry season at Bell’s Strawberry Farm typically starts about a week before Memorial Day and ends around Father’s Day.
Corn planters pushing forward despite calendar
Waterlogged farmland and its impact on crops yet to be planted and already in the ground was the main focus of a webinar hosted by Allendale Inc.
Progress finally made planting corn, soybeans
Farmers have taken advantage of dry days and warming temperatures to catch up to a higher level of planting. In fact, progress for both corn and soybean planting now is above the five-year average in Indiana.
Hoosier farmers now ahead of five-year pace in planting crops
Indiana farmers who a month ago were wondering when they would get a break from rain to work their fields continued to take advantage of May weather opportunities, surging ahead of the five-year average pace in planting corn and soybeans.
Wheat tour participants estimate good yields
Illinois wheat yields should be good this year, judging by estimates provided by a tour of fields in the southern third of the state.
Wheat development slightly delayed, but looking good
Soon acres of golden wheat will grace the countryside as growth in the fields continues this year. While slightly behind averages, wheat in Indiana is steadily progressing.
Mixed results for meat exports during first quarter of 2013
U.S. exports of beef and pork are facing challenges in some markets, while sales are increasing to several countries. “The first three months of this year have been a mixed bag,” said Philip Seng, president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
Ag department predicts record corn crop despite delayed planting season
The May World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released earlier this month by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, showed that a record corn crop still is reachable despite a slow start to planting season, according to American Farm Bureau Federation analysts.
Trade show draws food buyers from more than 100 countries
The Illinois Department of Agriculture had a bigger presence at the world’s largest food service industry trade show, giving more Illinois food companies an opportunity to meet thousands of international buyers and grow their export business.
Farmers get busy planting during break in the weather
Indiana farmers who had to wait through a month of seemingly never-ending rain that kept them out of their fields now are getting caught up in planting their crops.
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