Planting more than a week ahead of normal in Minnesota
Corn and soybean planting is running a week and-a-half fast than normal in Minnesota. USDA’s latest weekly crop progress report shows corn at 92 percent planted, compared to the five-year […]
USDA to begin approving state SNAP waivers
More states continue to request permission to make changes to the SNAP program. U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says several states have already submitted waivers to USDA and the agency […]
73% of Nebraska’s corn planted, 62% soybean planting complete
A southwest Nebraska farmer says his corn and soybean crops are beating his expectations. Andy Jobman tells Brownfield he wrapped up planting recently and last night’s widespread rainfall will improve […]
Kansas rains needed to wrap up winter wheat crop
A central Kansas farmer says his winter wheat crop will need timely rains to help get it across the finish line. Rick Schlender says the crop got off to a […]
Wisconsin corn planting heads into final stretch
Dry weather helped spur planting and emergence across Wisconsin last week. USDA says 73 percent of the state’s corn is now planted, with 23 percent emerged. Soybeans are 66 percent […]
Iowa corn planting reaches 91%
Corn planting is nearly complete in Iowa. USDA’s latest weekly crop progress report shows 91 percent of intended acres are planted, 12 days faster than last year and four days […]
Sec. Rollins says Trump admin supports year-round E15
U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the biofuels industry continues to seek permanent policy for E15. “Clearly, you need a congressional solution,” she recently told Brownfield. She says President Trump […]
Planting complete in some areas of Illinois; others not close
The USDA says many Illinois farmers made significant corn planting progress last week. KJ Johnson, who farms in Champaign & Vermillion Counties, says his family wrapped up planting on Mother’s […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 19, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.47 and 1/2, up 4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.50 and 3/4, up 3/4 centJul. soybean meal closed at $291.10, down 80 centsJul. soybean oil closed […]
Quick soybean planting pace in northwest Iowa
A northwest Iowa farmer says his soybean planting pace was a pleasant surprise. Kelly Nieuwenhuis tells Brownfield he started soybeans on May 1st and then finished up on May 10th. […]
