Iowa corn harvest catches 5-year average
The corn harvest pace has caught up to the five-year average in Iowa. USDA’s latest weekly crop report says with more than six days suitable for fieldwork, corn harvested for […]
Kentucky harvest progress slowed by Hurricane Helene
Harvest activity has slowed following Hurricane Helene’s heavy rains and high winds that hit parts of Kentucky. But, many farmers were able to make significant harvest progress ahead of last […]
Nebraska farmer says corn harvest off to slow start
A Central Nebraska farmer says corn harvest is somewhat behind schedule. Mike Bergen tells Brownfield… “Just across the fence row, I would say it’s 90% green throughout the field. Some […]
Corn Belt farmers see additional drought expansion
A climatologist says drought conditions continue to expand across the Corn Belt. “In contrast to all that we heard from the Southeast, we’ve gone completely the opposite way,” said Dennis […]
RFA praises House introduction of Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act
A leader with the Renewable Fuels Association says the current Congress need to quickly prioritize passing a federal solution that would establish permanent year-round sales of E15. Troy Bredenkamp, senior […]
Drought continuing to impact Kansas harvest
Dry conditions continue to impact corn and soybean harvest in Kansas. According to USDA’s weekly crop progress report, 53% of corn is harvested, ahead of the 39% five-year average, with […]
Weather extremes to start and end Minnesota growing season
The growing season will start and end with extremes in Minnesota. After excessive moisture this spring, dry conditions have been prevalent throughout September. USDA’s latest weekly crop update says the […]
Sen. Moran says he expects farm bill compromise to be prioritized in lame duck session
A U.S. Senator from Kansas says he expects the farm bill to be prioritized in the lame duck session of Congress. Republican Jerry Moran tells Brownfield… “There’s a recognition there […]
Illinois harvest continues to gain momentum
The USDA says harvest in Illinois continues to gain momentum. McLean County farmer David Mool says he got started late last week. “Soybean yields look to be probably about where […]
Live cattle futures up, feeders lower to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were up with boxed beef higher at midday, waiting on direct business to develop. Feeder cattle were lower, pressured by the higher move […]
