Iowa
Agronomist Phil Long explains the critical gap between air and soil temperatures and why the “heat engine” for corn and soybeans has stalled in some areas.
Now present in seven states, the small pest is taking a toll on soybean crops and making Midwest growers look beyond traditional insecticides for yield protection.
Spotty spring rains have slowed planting in southwest Iowa, leaving farmers slightly behind. Despite delays, strong planning, good moisture, and a favorable forecast has Pat Sheldon optimistic for the 2026 crop season.
Before you leap, check out these essential management steps from Missouri farmer Todd Gibson and Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie to help you mitigate risks and protect ROI.
John Deere is testing a 350-hp E98 ethanol tractor across the Midwest. Early trials show promise, but infrastructure might decide how fast farmer-grown fuel can power the future of farm equipment.
Preceding President Donald Trump’s visit to a Clive, Iowa, farm, several groups sent a letter asking him to support biofuels policy that would provide certainty for corn and soybean farmers.
A new report details the need for more ag funding to address existing weeds, insects and diseases as well as agronomic problems that have yet to reach U.S. shores.
The Dec. 1 sale in Sioux County not only sets a farmer-buyer record for Iowa, but according to Jim Rothermich, it highlights fierce demand for premium ground as lower-quality farms see more no sales.
A team of researchers at Iowa State recently planted a two-year-old research orchard using a modified super spindle trellising system — a design common in Washington state and the Northeast but rare in Iowa.
Find out which used farm equipment sales made headlines as Pete’s Pick of the Week and get the latest auction market insights straight from from Machinery Pete, plus an upcoming auction with a big lot of used skid steers.
Hay and livestock producers are finishing up a solid year and specialized equipment like balers, loader tractors and feed trucks are seeing high dollar bids on the used farm equipment auction circuit.
A cattle-raising family is going all-in on drone application technology, and a side hustle spinoff business is in the works after finding success spraying their own pasture land.
Iowa farmland values remain strong despite lower grain prices and rising financial stress. Tight supply, local farmer demand and low debt keep land prices surprisingly resilient.
In a statement issued to Farm Journal, John Deere says fewer machinery orders from farmers are coming in, so more layoffs are slated to hit factory workers in Des Moines and Waterloo.
The crop took it on the chin this season, with some Iowa farmers reporting huge yield losses as harvest gets underway. A one-time fungicide application helped, but it wasn’t enough to buck severe disease pressure, allowing it to return.
The farm equipment auction busy season is here and Greg “Machinery Pete” Peterson has a pair of machines that sold last week that show used machinery values are strong and farmers are buying pre-DEF, well-maintained equipment.
All states in the Chicago Federal Reserve district, average a 3% percent increase in dollar value of “good” farmland from July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2025.
This week’s Machinery Pete “Pete’s Pick of the Week” is a nearly 40-year-old John Deere tractor beloved by farmers for decades now, and Pete gets you ready for an active week on the used farm equipment auction circuit.
High disease pressure and moisture variability could make for a tricky fall harvest season in the Midwest. Lean on these crucial combine settings adjustments to help you hang onto as many kernels as possible.
An upward price correction could be coming soon and learn which farm equipment specs and features help maintain used machinery resale values.
The disease is causing turmoil for farmers who have a large crop in the making. In some cases, a Hail Mary fungicide application at R4 up to early dent (R5) might make sense this season, say agronomists.
The recent “Currents of Change” analysis reported high nutrient levels in central Iowa’s watersheds. Iowa ag has worked on the issue for decades, but nutrient movement often comes down to weather.
A recent nationwide used equipment scam resulted in nearly a quarter million dollars being lost to online scammers for farm machinery that was never delivered to buyers in seven states. Find out how you can stay safe when buying equipment online.
The Minnesota corn crop is going for gold. Pro Farmer Crop Tour scouts expect the crop will reach a record 202.86 bu. average, if it can outpace southern rust and tar spot. Scouts peg the Iowa corn crop at a 198.43 bu. average, but it also faces disease challenges.
Farmer buying behavior on new versus used machinery is often influenced by two factors: interest rates and the supply of viable, reasonably-priced upgrade options.
Iowa could be the nation’s top state this year for corn and soybeans, but both crops are in a race to beat disease pressure that’s gaining momentum. Illinois corn continues to ride the struggle bus, while the soybean crop there is positioned to deliver high yields.
The manufacturer says decreased demand and lower order volumes for its farm equipment are the main factors for this wave of dismissals.