Soybeans, corn find some support
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Crop weather looks mixed, but the trade is expecting conditions to balance out for a large U.S. crop. There is a […]
Missouri hay supplies ample, market remains weak
The Missouri Department of Agriculture’s market news manager says it’s been a good year for producers trying to rebuild hay stocks. Tony Hancock says the grass growth has been tremendous. […]
IL crops ahead of averages
The USDA says over three quarters of the Illinois corn and soybean crop remains in good to excellent condition. Bureau County farmer Evan Hultine is cautiously optimistic. “Everything looks good […]
Rain makes condition gains for Tennessee crops
Recent rains have significant improved Tennessee crops. USDA says corn condition improved to 57 percent good to excellent with 96 percent of the crop silking, 72 percent in the dough […]
Michigan crops surging amid disease concerns
Michigan crops are advancing ahead of last year and the five-year average as disease pressure intensifies. The USDA says corn is rated 61 percent good to excellent with 81 percent […]
67% of U.S. corn, 68% of soybeans good to excellent
The USDA reports another week of modest changes for the national corn and soybean condition ratings. That continues the growing season’s story of generally favorable conditions in parts of the […]
Consistent rainfall helps Indiana crop conditions
Consistent rainfall across the state helped maintain or improve recent crop development. According to the latest crop and conditions report from the USDA, corn is rated 70 percent good to […]
U.S. dairy industry aligns with South American ag groups
The National Milk Producers Federation and U.S. Dairy Export Council are strengthening partnerships in South America to promote the removal of trade barriers. Jaime Castaneda, an executive vice president of […]
Midwestern Hemp Database helping farmers find hemp that fits
A researcher at the University of Illinois says farmers venturing into growing hemp have one of the most in-depth regional resources in the world at their disposal. Dr. Chance Riggins […]
Agronomists meet with farmers impacted by damaging hail
Hail damaged crops was the focus of an Iowa State Extension meeting near Pella, Iowa on Monday. ISU agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe tells Brownfield a recent hail event impacted many central […]
