Wisconsin farmers are catching up on fieldwork
Wisconsin farmers are continuing to catch up on fieldwork. Andy Bensend farms in Barron County near Dallas, and tells Brownfield Sunday night’s rain kept planters out of the fields Monday, […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 18, 2026
Jul. corn $4.77, up 21 and 1/4 centsJul. soybeans $12.13, up 36 centsJul. soybean meal $334.50, up 20 centsJul. soybean oil 75.63, up 175 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.64 and 1/2, […]
Three quarters of Illinois crops planted
A central Illinois farmer says the wet spring has made finishing planting a challenge. Jim Reed, who grows corn and soybeans in Piatt County, tells Brownfield… “We’ve got maybe a […]
Renville County farmer sees strong emergence following early planting season
A central Minnesota farmer says crops are coming along nicely after an early planting season. Nathan Serbus grows corn and soybeans in Renville County and tells Brownfield he finished planting […]
U.S.-China summit leaves unanswered potato trade questions
The National Potato Council is hoping the recent trade meeting between U.S. and Chinese leaders addressed changing market concerns. CEO Kam Quarles tells Brownfield China is at the center of […]
North-central Ohio farmer says he’s concerned about long-term crop development
A north-central Ohio farmer says he’s concerned about long-term crop development after a slow start to the 2026 growing season. Owen Niese says he still has a few hundred acres left […]
Indiana planting season at a standstill, steady progress with 67 percent corn and soybeans planted
A west central Indiana farmer says spring planting remains at a standstill. Tyler Everett says recent cold and wet weather has impacted early crop development. “Everything is pretty well coming up,” he says. “We […]
Nebraska farmers say rain brings much-needed relief
Recent rainfall across parts of Nebraska will help improve drought conditions. Andy Jobman of Gothenburg says he’s wrapped up planting after an incredibility difficult start. “Planting conditions were really tough. […]
Kansas farmer describes drought’s toll on crops
A south-central Kansas farmer says the on-going drought is wreaking havoc on his crops. Craig Meeker says test weights for his winter wheat crop will likely be significantly lower […]
Governor signs Iowa property tax limitation into law
Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law that GOP legislators say is the hallmark of rheir 2026 session — the move to limit future property tax increases. A […]