Missouri crop conditions continue to run well above year-ago levels
Corn and soybean conditions in Missouri continue to run well above year-ago levels. As of Sunday, Missouri’s corn was rated 79% good to excellent, a 1% decline from last week, […]
Rainfall helps progress Ohio crops
Much needed rainfall across Ohio helped alleviate dry conditions. According to the latest crop progress and conditions report from the USDA, corn is rated 57 percent good to excellent with 79 percent dough. Soybeans […]
IL crops continue to look good
Illinois crops continue to look good. The latest weekly crop progress and condition report from USDA shows 76% of the corn crop and 70% of the soybean crop in good […]
Indiana farmer optimistic about this year’s crops
A southeastern Indiana farmer says he’s optimistic about this year’s crop. Ben Kron says there has been some disease pressure. “It’s been really hit and miss. No rhyme or real reason […]
Moderate weather helps Kentucky crop condition
Cooler temperatures and above-normal rainfall helped improve crop conditions in Kentucky. Corn improved to 67 percent good to excellent, with 54 percent in the dent stage and 5 percent mature. […]
Soybeans shoot higher ahead of drier weather
Soybeans were higher on speculative and technical buying. The trade continues to monitor development weather, with a warmer, drier pattern on tap for some areas, potentially impacting yield. The USDA […]
Live cattle and lean hogs start the week higher
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher ahead of wide-spread direct business. Feeder cattle were lower, pressured by the higher move in corn. October live cattle closed […]
Demolition of collapsed railroad bridge begins near Sioux City
Work began this morning to remove a railroad bridge in Sioux City that collapsed in June during flooding on the big Sioux River. Charges were set off on the span […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 19, 2024
Sep. corn closed at $3.78, up 7 and 1/2 centsSep. soybeans closed at $9.56 and 1/4, up 17 and 1/2 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $311.70, up $8.30Sep. soybean oil […]
FEMA Sets Deadline to Apply for Assistance in NW Iowa
Iowa homeowners and renters affected by the flooding on June 16 through July 23, have until October 22 to apply for FEMA assistance. This deadline is for residents who had […]
