Planting progressing rapidly in Illinois
A southern Illinois farmer says he expects to wrap up planting this week. Granvil Travis, who raises corn, soybeans, and cattle in Massac County, tells Brownfield, “It’s definitely a lot […]
Economist warns water supplies likely impacting western production this year
An economist says the very low amounts of snow in the western mountains over the winter is a big concern for farmers and ranchers this year. Danny Munch with the […]
Frost severely damages early asparagus harvest in Michigan
A Southwest Michigan asparagus grower says Sunday night’s frost has decimated his crop. Jason Meachum tells Brownfield harvest started about two weeks ahead of normal at the beginning of this […]
Indiana soybean planting reaches 19 percent, corn is 14 percent planted
A west central Indiana farmer says the 2026 planting season is officially underway. Tyler Everett says he has about a third of his soybean crop planted. “We had a warm spell […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 20, 2026
May corn $4.52, up 3 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans $11.65 and 3/4, down 1 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal $325.10, down $6.70May soybean oil 69.63, up 147 pointsMay Chicago wheat […]
Wet weather slowing down the 2026 planting season in Ohio
A northwest Ohio farmer says it’s been a slow start to the 2026 planting season. Justin Gravatt says recent rainfall has kept him out of the field. “If we can […]
11% of U.S. corn, 12% of soybeans
U.S. farmers were able to make good corn and soybean planting progress over the past week. That was despite several days of widespread rain in the Midwest, including severe weather […]
11% of U.S. corn, 12% of soybeans planted
U.S. farmers were able to make good corn and soybean planting progress over the past week. That was despite several days of widespread rain in the Midwest, including severe weather […]
Plaque dedicated to honor Aden De Jong
ORANGE CITY, Iowa – Northwestern College and MOC-Floyd Valley High School joined together on Saturday afternoon to dedicate a plaque commemorating the life and memory of Aden De Jong. An […]
Report: Deportations in Iowa are up 3X from a year ago
The number of deportations in Iowa has jumped since President Trump started his second term, according to the Deportation Data Project. It reports more than 1,600 people were deported from […]