Tyne Morgan

Tyne Morgan is doing what she calls her dream job. She’s a Missouri girl who has generations of agriculture rooted in her blood. Born and raised in Lexington, Mo., FFA was a big part of her high school career. Her father is an agriculture teacher/FFA Advisory and was her biggest supporter/teacher. Through public speaking and various contest teams, she actually plunged into broadcast at the young age of 16. While in high school, she worked at KMZU radio providing the daily farm market updates, as well as local, state and national agriculture news. Today, Tyne is the first female host of U.S. Farm Report and resides in rural Missouri with her husband and two daughters where she has a passion for helping support her local community.

Latest Stories

Crop Production

Supply vs. Demand: Here’s What You Need to Know Ahead of USDA’s August Crop Reports

Ahead of USDA’s August supply and demand reports, analysts expect little change to yield, but what about demand? Jarod Creed and Mike North provide their expectations leading into Thursday’s reports.

August 11, 2021 02:40 PM

Tyne Morgan

Soybeans

Soybean Futures Find Renewed Support as China Continues 5-Day Buying Spree

China’s buying spree continued Wednesday with USDA confirming a a sale of 132,000 metric tons for delivery to China during the 2021/2022 marketing year. The five-day buying spree supported soybean prices.

August 11, 2021 10:22 AM

Tyne Morgan

The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill Tuesday, and transportation could receive more than half the new funding slated in the bill, but the plan is expected to hit a major roadblock in the House.

Politics

52% of New Spending in Senate Infrastructure Bill Funds Transportation, Passage Expected to Hit Major Roadblock in the House

The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill Tuesday, and transportation could receive more than half the new funding slated in the bill, but the plan is expected to hit a major roadblock in the House.

August 11, 2021 09:47 AM

Tyne Morgan

Crop Production

Iowa Farmers Continue to Repair Devastation One Year After Derecho Ravaged Farms and Fields

From corn fields flattened to grain bins ripped to shreds, the scene was stark after the derecho ravaged the heartland on August 10, 2020. One year later, crop potential is promising, but rebuilding is still underway.

August 10, 2021 12:53 PM

Tyne Morgan

Crop Production

USDA’s Weekly Crop Report Creates Controversy with Sudden Spike in Illinois Ratings

According to the weekly USDA Crop Progress report, the national corn condition ratings are still trailing last year at this time, but it was USDA’s double digit increase to Illinois ratings that sparked questions.

August 10, 2021 08:35 AM

Tyne Morgan

Corn

To Hit Trendline Yield, U.S. Corn Would Need to Break All-Time Record by 3 Bu. Per Acre

USDA is preparing to release its next Crop Production and WASDE reports on Thursday, August 12. Ahead of the release, debate is heating up on whether the U.S. can achieve a trendline yield in corn this year.

August 09, 2021 12:18 PM

Tyne Morgan

Health

Rural Vaccination Rates on the Rise in 19 States as COVID-19 Testing, Cases See Uptick

COVID-19 testing and cases are on the rise as the push to get America vaccinated continues. New data shows rural vaccination rates are up in 19 states, while questions remain about the new Delta variant.

August 06, 2021 10:59 AM

Tyne Morgan

Politics

Ethanol Ditched as Biden Unveils Plan to Phase Out Gas Cars, Says ‘There’s No Turning Back’

Biden signed an executive order to create a zero-emissions auto fleet by boosting the sale of electric vehicles. The plan also updated emissions standards for light cars and trucks but made no mention of ethanol.

August 06, 2021 09:43 AM

Tyne Morgan

Crop Production

Here’s Why USDA’s Weekly Crop Condition Ratings Aren’t an Accurate Gauge of Yields

During August, markets watchers will debate the possibilities of national yields. USDA’s gauge of crop conditions are posted every week, Pro Farmer says the condition ratings aren’t the best indication of yield.

August 05, 2021 08:37 AM

Tyne Morgan

Weather

August Provides Brief Break from Heat, Meteorologist Says Much of U.S. Should Brace for Mild Fall

July proved to be a scorcher in the West, but the weather story flipped to start August, with much of the eastern half of the country enjoying cooler and dryer air during the first few days of the month.

August 04, 2021 08:42 AM

Tyne Morgan