Kentucky crop update: 76% corn, 42% soybeans harvested
There have been very few weather delays for Kentucky farmers during harvest. Caleb Ragland says they’ve wrapped up corn yields were surprising – especially with how hot and dry the […]
Ag economist says cotton demand a headwind
An extension economist with the University of Arkansas says demand continues to be a headwind for the U.S. cotton market this year. Scott Stiles tells Brownfield the biggest cotton buyer, […]
A lower net farm income expected in MO
Missouri’s net farm income is expected to decline again this year for the second year in a row. In a new report, the University of Missouri’s Rural and Farm Finance […]
Iowa corn harvest at 45%, soybeans 81% harvested
Harvest is well ahead of the usual pace in Iowa. USDA’s latest weekly crop report says corn harvest, at 45 percent done, is three days faster than a year ago […]
Better-than-expected corn and soybeans in NW MO
A farmer in northwest Missouri says the harvest is well ahead of schedule and has been surprisingly good this year. Dylan Rosier tells Brownfield his hopes weren’t too high for […]
Minnesota soybean harvest 2 weeks ahead of normal
Minnesota farmers took advantage of another week of mild fall weather. USDA’s latest weekly crop update says with more than six days suitable for fieldwork, soybean harvest advanced to 88 […]
Mississippi River levels critically low
The head of the Soy Transportation Coalition says he’s concerned about the decreasing water levels along the Mississippi River. Mike Steenhoek says Hurricane Helene provided only a short-term boost to […]
Diesel price outlook amid cooler temperatures
A fuel economist says diesel prices have increased across the U.S. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy, says the price jump is a seasonal shift. “As we […]
Good yields, dry crops in central South Dakota
A central South Dakota farmer says corn and soybean harvest are moving quickly and the crops have yielded well. But Chuck Todd in Sully County tells Brownfield corn and soybeans […]
Warm, dry conditions continue to progress MO harvest
Above normal temperatures and below normal rainfall continue to encourage harvest progress across Missouri. USDA says 73% of the state’s corn is harvested, an increase of 11 percentage points from […]
