Nebraska corn rated 77 percent good to excellent
Timely rainfall across parts of Nebraska has helped crop conditions improve. The USDA says 76 percent of corn is silking, 20 percent in the dough stage, and rated 77 percent good-to-excellent. Soybeans […]
Soybeans, corn drift downward on crop weather
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Development conditions continue to look favorable in much of the region. The USDA says 70% of U.S. soybeans are called good to […]
Promising crop potential in north central Illinois
A north central Illinois farmer says his crops are looking promising. David Isermann, who raises corn, soybeans, and cattle in LaSalle County, says July turned things around. “The corn started […]
Kansas winter wheat harvest 99 percent complete
Warm weather throughout Kansas continues to impact crop conditions. The USDA says 77 percent of corn is silking, 36 percent in the dough stage, and rated 66 percent good-to-excellent. Soybeans are 63 […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 28, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.93 and 3/4, down 5 and 3/4 centsAug. soybeans closed at $9.88 and 3/4, down 10 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $264.90, down $2.90Aug. soybean oil […]
73% of U.S. corn, 70% of soybeans good to excellent
The USDA’s national condition ratings improved a little over the past week for soybeans and pasture lands, but other major crops declined. Development conditions have been generally favorable, but some […]
Ohio farmer optimistic about 2025 soybean crop
A northwest Ohio farmer says he’s cautiously optimistic about his current soybean stand. Justin Gravatt tells Brownfield, “With the moisture we’ve been getting, I think the hotter temperatures have really helped […]
Heat wave impacting southern Indiana corn
A southwestern Indiana farmer says his crops are feeling the impacts of the recent heat wave. Ben Kron says the drier weather has affected corn growth. “In some of our sandy areas […]
Farmers Union applauds new federal food procurement bill
New federal legislation would fund USDA cooperative agreements to purchase food from local producers. Strengthening Local Food Security Act of 2025 was introduced in the U.S. Senate last week by […]
Beck’s plans to acquire southwest MO seed company
Beck’s says it plans to acquire a soybean and wheat seed company in southwest Missouri, with a goal to finalize the purchase by August 2026. “This enables us to have […]
