Pockets of harvest activity in Iowa
Iowa’s Ag Secretary says unseasonably warm and dry conditions allowed farmers to chop silage, seed cover crops, and make harvest preparations last week. In response to USDA’s latest weekly crop […]
9% of U.S. corn, 6% of soybeans harvested
The U.S. corn harvest took a slight jump forward last week. The USDA says 9% of the crop is harvested as of Sunday, just ahead of the five-year average of […]
Kentucky harvest update: corn 33%, soybeans 11% harvested
Corn harvest has been underway for a couple of weeks for northwest Kentucky farmer Keith Tapp. “Everything that has been coming in, we’re happy with the yields,” he says. “But […]
Michigan harvests moving rapidly
Michigan crops are quickly maturing with continued dry weather and harvests are started ahead of the five year average. Saginaw Valley farmer John Burk tells Brownfield he’s seeing record dry […]
Tennessee harvests ahead of average
Rains from southern hurricanes finally reached many parts of Tennessee. USDA says corn condition is rated 45 percent good to excellent with 97 percent dented, 85 percent mature, and 36 […]
Combines rolling in Ohio
Hot, dry weather in Ohio has pushed harvest ahead of the five-year average. USDA says corn is rated 39 percent good to excellent with 88 percent dented, 45 percent mature, […]
Harvest underway in Indiana earlier than normal
Harvest in Indiana is starting ahead of average with recent, dry weather speeding maturity. USDA says corn is rated 63 percent good to excellent with 90 percent dented, 48 […]
29% of Arkansas soybeans harvested
Arkansas farmers made some good harvest progress on soybeans last week. USDA says as of Sunday 29% of the crop has been harvested, well ahead of the five-year average pace […]
Live cattle lower to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower ahead of the week’s direct business. Feeders were mixed, mostly higher with the lower move in corn. October live cattle were […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 16, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.10 3/4, down 2 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans closed at $10.04 and 1/2, down 1 and 3/4 centsOct. soybean meal closed at $320.10, up $1.70Oct. soybean […]
