Agriculture price squeeze

USDA’s chief economist says there’s a cost-price squeeze happening in agriculture. Input costs haven’t lowered with commodity prices and Seth Meyer says it’s a sticky situation. “We appear to be […]

Nebraska farmer to begin soybean harvest this week

A Nebraska farmer says he intends to begin harvesting soybeans this week. Jay Reiners tells Brownfield his crops are mostly good. “We’ve snagged some rain. Dryland’s going to be alright, […]

Harvest picking up across Illinois

The USDA says harvest is progressing in Illinois. Montgomery County farmer Mark Schweizer says he’ll start harvest this week. “Got a few neighbors that have, and it’s been really good, […]

Soybeans, corn, and wheat start the week lower

Soybeans were lower, in a very quiet trade.  Soybeans are facing some harvest pressure as the trade was looking ahead to the USDA’s updated crop progress.  Nationwide, soybeans are 6% […]

Small grain harvest wrapping up in Minnesota

Warm, sunny weather allowed Minnesota farmers to finish small grain harvest and begin harvesting row crops. USDA’s latest weekly crop report says other fieldwork included chopping corn for silage and […]

Harvest begins in South Dakota

The USDA says harvest has begun in South Dakota. The latest weekly crop progress and condition report shows one percent of corn, soybeans, and sorghum have been harvested as of […]

Wisconsin crop report

The USDA potato harvest is rolling along in Wisconsin. The latest weekly crop progress and condition report shows 51% of the potato harvest is complete with 88% rated good to […]

Missouri harvest picking up pace

The USDA says harvest is picking up pace in Missouri. The latest weekly crop progress and condition report shows 25% of the state’s corn is harvested, while 74% is mature, […]