Early spring for some SD farmers, dry conditions affect wheat
It’s been an early spring for some farmers in South Dakota. Chet Edinger farms in Davison County says the spring wheat got planted in March and some fertilizer has been […]
Heavy rains and flooding delay planting progress
Planting delays are likely to continue as much of Kentucky continues to battle historic flooding. Caleb Ragland farms in the central part of the state. “I just hope that there’s […]
Highway near Charles City back open after being closed by fire
The Avenue of the Saints between Charles City and Nashua (Highway 27) is back open after being closed for eight hours by a fire at Hawkeye Mold and Design. Charles […]
Planting beginning in Tennessee between wet pockets
Heavy rains have brought up to 10 inches to Tennessee farm fields and some flooding. The first weekly crop report from USDA of the season says topsoil moisture supplies have […]
Wheat gains as soybeans and corn close mixed
Soybeans were mixed. It was an up and down day with the trade waiting for any updates on tariffs. China is reportedly open to negotiations, but significant near-term progress seems […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 7, 2025
May corn closed at $4.64 and 1/2, up 4 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $9.83, up 6 centsMay soybean meal closed at $288.40, up $5.30May soybean oil closed at […]
USDA reports some Illinois planting progress
The USDA says Illinois farmers have been able to get some seed in the ground. Beck’s Hybrids agronomist Matt Montgomery, who’s based in central Illinois, agrees. “There’s actually a little […]
Wet conditions put planting on hold in Michigan
Michigan fields are starting the growing season well saturated. Monroe Country farmer Doug Darling tells Brownfield he’s received nearly five inches of rain over the past 10 days. “We’ve gotten […]
U.S. winter wheat rating lower than last year
The USDA’s winter wheat condition rating is below a year ago. 48% of the crop is in good to excellent shape as of Sunday, 8% less than last year, largely […]
USDA says not much activity in Wisconsin fields yet
USDA has begun the weekly crop progress reports for the 2025 growing season, and thanks to the weather, there isn’t much to report in Wisconsin. Greg Bussler with the National […]
