Wisconsin’s corn and soybean conditions decline
Mixed weather conditions in the last week across Wisconsin have led to a decline in the corn and soybean conditions ratings. USDA says corn conditions are 71 percent good to […]
A dry start to the growing season
A farmer in southeast South Dakota says conditions are dry as the growing season begins. “It’s going to take consistent and timely rains to have a bountiful crop.” Kevin Deinert […]
Rough start to growing season for Iowa farmer
North central Iowa farmer April Hemmes says the growing season is off to a rough start. “I was in the area where a lot of people had to replant. I […]
Farmers optimistic for crop conditions to turn a corner
The President of DF Seeds says crop development is running about two weeks behind on her farm. Janna Fritz grows corn, soybeans, wheat, and dry beans in Huron County, Michigan. […]
Minnesota farmer welcomes warmup
Southeast Minnesota farmer Rob Tate says warmer temperatures are welcome this week. “Challenges wise, probably needing a little more heat. And that looks to be in the forecast, so the […]
Wheat harvest should begin this week in north central Kansas
North central Kansas farmer Shale Porter says he expects one of the largest wheat harvests in his career. “I hope that we’re close to 50-bushel yields. I think we can […]
Delayed planting forcing farmers to make tough decisions
A south-central Ohio farmer says consistent rainfall this spring has left some fields too wet to plant. Greg Corcoran says he plans on taking prevent plant this year. “We’re looking […]
Illinois crops show improvement
The USDA says the majority of Illinois crops are doing well. Ogle County farmer, and president of the Illinois Farm Bureau, Brian Duncan says recent rains have been beneficial. “We’ve […]
Wet weather patterns now impacting emerged crops
A west central Indiana farmer says consistent rainfall has been the biggest challenge this year. Kevin Cox says he finished planting on May 31st. “In this part of the world, there’s […]
Northeast Nebraska farmer says crop conditions are excellent
Northeast Nebraska farmer Greg Anderson says crop conditions have significantly improved over the last month. Anderson_June 1 :13 “at.” “I picked up a little more than 6 inches of rain […]
