Kansas winter wheat harvest passes halfway point
The winter wheat harvest took a big jump last week in Kansas. USDA says as of Sunday the state’s harvest hits 53% completion, up from 28% last week and ahead […]
82% of Nebraska corn, 79% of soybeans rated good to excellent
Corn and soybean condition ratings didn’t change much week to week in Nebraska. USDA says as of Sunday 82% of the state’s corn crop is rated good to excellent with […]
Governor Reynolds Touring Flood Ravaged NW Iowa
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, and her cabinet are touring Northwest Iowa communities affected by floodwaters today. Her first stop was in Hawarden. Reynolds said that recovery will be long term, […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 24, 2024
Jul. corn closed at $4.33 and 1/2, down 1 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans closed at $11.75 and 1/4, up 14 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $372.80, up $11.00Jul. […]
Wisconsin crops doing well despite heavy rain
Heavy rainfall continued to challenge Wisconsin farmers last week. USDA statistician Greg Busler says in the week ending Sunday, only 2.3 days were suitable for fieldwork, and much of that […]
Excess moisture is causing some crop losses
A southwestern Wisconsin farmer says when it comes to moisture, 2023 and 2024 are opposite extremes. Mike Berget says, “This time last year, we were wondering if we were even […]
Livestock economist: Don’t get lulled to sleep by record prices
A livestock economist says the cattle market could see even more volatility and having a risk management plan is critical. University of Missouri’s Scott Brown says, “Don’t get lulled to […]
Tennessee farmers gain on fieldwork with dry conditions
Winter wheat harvest and cotton planting is nearly finished in Tennessee. USDA says winter wheat is now 78 percent harvest, ahead of last year and the five-year average. Cotton is […]
Soybeans gain on commercial support, bean meal
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. The trade is monitoring the impact of flooding in the northern Midwest and hot, dry weather to the east and south. The […]
Governor Reynolds visits Hawarden, other flooded northwest Iowa towns
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is touring northwest Iowa communities affected by floodwaters today. Her first stop was in Hawarden, which has lost its water and sewer plants and some 60 […]
