Illinois crops benefitting from rains
The USDA says Illinois crops benefitted from recent rains. Mason County farmer Matt Sandage says things look good in his area despite a slow start. “We’ve got some hill ground […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 9, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.33 and 1/2, down 9 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.56, down 1 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $295.50, down 20 centsJul. soybean oil closed […]
Central Nebraska farmer says cool, wet weather impacting early crop development
A farmer in central Nebraska says a stretch of cool weather is impacting crop conditions. Clay Govier tells Brownfield temperatures have been below average for about a month. “That really […]
Cool wet weather impacting Michigan’s crop condition somewhat
A plant pathologist says cool weather has helped mitigate disease pressure following recent rains. Michigan State University’s Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield,“We did find Stripe Rust, but not until very late May.” “It […]
71% of U.S. corn, 68% of soybeans good to excellent
U.S. crop condition ratings improved at least slightly over the past week. That followed another week of generally favorable development conditions in most of the Midwest and Plains, but heavy […]
Winter wheat harvest underway in Kansas
Winter wheat harvest is underway in parts of the largest U.S. producing state. Pual Penner of central Kansas says he plans to start early next week if conditions dry up. […]
Seasonal heat & rainfall continue for most across the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and rainfall across most of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to parts […]
Gov. Reynolds close to pipeline bill decision
Brownfield file photo: Anchor/reporter Brent Barnett interviews Governor Kim Reynolds at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is expected to make a decision this week […]
Governor Reynolds Signs Over 20 Bills, as Deadline Nears for Remaining Legislation
DES MOINES, Iowa – Governor Kim Reynolds signed more than 20 bills into law on Friday, June 6, addressing a wide range of issues, including education, healthcare, and public policy. […]
Favorable crop conditions in eastern Iowa
An eastern Iowa farmer says crop conditions have been favorable in his area. Dave Walton says emergence has been ahead of normal. “We planted a little bit early there in […]
