A variable harvest across Corn Belt
Harvest is variable across portions of the Corn Belt, with many farmers noting the dry conditions. “We’ve had to irrigate a lot. We were pretty dry mid-season.” But Nebraska farmer […]
Disease pressure showing as Nebraska corn harvest begins
An eastern Nebraska farmer says his fields have shown signs of disease pressure as harvest gets underway. Matt Bailey tells Brownfield… “Southern Rust and tar spot are both showing their […]
Rice harvest remains ahead of average in AR
Rice harvest made good progress in Arkansas in the last week. USDA says the crop is 75% harvested, ahead of last year and the five-year average. USDA says most of […]
Corn harvest begins in South Dakota
South Dakota’s corn harvest has begun and it’s not starting quickly. USDA says 3% of the crop is harvested, behind last year’s progress and only a slight increase from the […]
Drought impacting Kansas harvest
A central Kansas farmer says ongoing drought has had a significant impact on corn harvest. Brian Sieker tells Brownfield… “Some of it was really rough and some of it was […]
Above average harvest pace continues in WI
Above normal temperatures and mostly dry conditions continue to keep harvest at an above average pace in Wisconsin. USDA says 65% of soybeans are dropping their leaves and soybean harvest […]
Crop maturity pushes pass halfway mark
Michigan crops continue to develop ahead of last year and the five-year average. Pioneer forage specialist Dann Bollinger tells Brownfield corn silage is quickly coming off with good yields. “There’s […]
Warmer, mostly dry conditions help advance MO harvest
Missouri farmers are making good harvest progress with a warmer and drier than usual September. USDA says corn is 38% harvested, well ahead of the five-year average. More than half […]
Harvest continues to advance in Indiana
Corn and soybean harvest has advanced in Indiana. According to the USDA’s weekly crop progress report, 12% of corn is harvested, well ahead of the 6% five-year average, with 95% […]
45% of Kentucky corn, 20% of soybeans harvested
Corn and soybean harvest and tobacco cutting were the primary activities last week for farmers in Kentucky. The USDA says dry conditions persist statewide with growing concern for field crops. […]
