Choppers are moving in on corn silage harvest
Michigan crop advisor Jason Stegink tells Brownfield recent dry weather is starting to impact yields and trigger corn silage harvest. “It’s a touch early,” he shares. “Our silage guys have […]
Promising harvest start in Illinois
Harvest is starting to progress in Illinois. According to the latest crop progress and conditions report from the USDA, corn is rated 75 percent good to excellent with 82 percent […]
Dry conditions negatively affecting Ohio crops
Dry conditions continue to negatively affect Ohio crops. According to the latest crop progress and conditions report from the USDA, corn is rated 49 percent good to excellent with 95 […]
Harvest has begun in Indiana
A southeastern Indiana farmer says harvest has started near Evansville. Ben Kron says he tested the waters over the weekend. “We’ve got a little bit done in the fields,” he […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 9, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.07 and 1/4, up 1 centNov. soybeans closed at $10.18, up 13 centsOct. soybean meal closed at $320.70, down 10 centsOct. soybean oil closed at 41.07, […]
Dordt Sets Record Enrollment
Dordt University set a record enrollment this fall with 1,943 total students, the largest enrollment in Dordt’s history, exceeding the fall 2023 record of 1,911. This fall’s enrollment broke other […]
Soybeans see solid gains, corn firm
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Dry weather in parts of Brazil could lead to planting delays or even reduced acreage. Stateside, the USDA says 65% of U.S. […]
Tennessee soybeans starting harvest
Tennessee fields are continuing to dry out and push crop development. USDA says corn condition is rated 45 percent good to excellent with 97 percent in the dough stage, 93 […]
Farmers get a lot of field time during dry Wisconsin week
Another mostly-dry week allowed Wisconsin farmers to get into fields to finish up small grain harvesting, cut hay, and dig potatoes. Several farmers were also cutting hay and doing some […]
5% of U.S. corn crop harvested
The 2024 U.S. corn harvest is officially underway. The USDA says 5% of the crop is harvested as of Sunday, just ahead of the five-year average, with most of that […]
