Missouri soil moisture levels rise on year
Soil moisture levels in Missouri are up on the year. The USDA says nearly 80% of top and sub soil in the state have adequate moisture reserves following a slightly […]
Aid payments help, but 2024 farm incomes likely still negative
A farm management specialist at the University of Illinois says the average farmer will likely see negative 2024 returns even with the economic assistance payments that were included in the […]
Low snow cover a concern in Minnesota
December was a quiet month for many Minnesota farmers. The USDA says there are concerns about a lack of snow cover in parts of the state, with temperatures generally warmer […]
Mixed last month of 2024 for most of Michigan
Conditions in much of Michigan were mixed during December. The USDA says statewide precipitation was above average, but most of that happened after Christmas, leaving topsoil saturated and subsoil with […]
Drought conditions ease in Kentucky
Drought conditions have improved in much of Kentucky. The USDA says that after two straight months of above normal precipitation, just the southeastern corner of Kentucky remains abnormally dry, and […]
Kansas winter wheat rating up a little on year
The winter wheat crop in Kansas rang in the new year with slightly better condition ratings. The USDA says 47% of the crop is good to excellent, compared to 43% […]
Cash dairy prices steady to higher Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were steady to higher Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.74. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.9150. Three […]
Iowa farmers await spring planting
Iowa farmers have their eye on the 2025 planting season. The USDA says except for the western third, precipitation was near-normal for most of the state in December, but about […]
Indiana mostly helped out by end-of-year precipitation
December precipitation was beneficial for Indiana. The USDA says statewide average precipitation was more than an inch above average last month, pushing soil moisture higher, especially in southern areas of […]
Illinois sees warm, wet end to 2024
December was warm and wet for most of Illinois. The USDA says the average statewide temperatures and precipitation were both above normal, boosting soil moisture and aiding winter wheat development. […]
