Hot, dry stretch raising crop concerns for Wisconsin farmers
A north central Wisconsin farmer says his crops need some rain. Adam Baumann, who raises corn, soybeans, wheat, alfalfa, ginseng, and cattle in Marathon County, tells Brownfield… “The end of […]
80% of Iowa corn, 78% of soybeans rated good to excellent
The USDA says crop conditions mostly held steady in Iowa last week. Monday’s Crop Progress report says 80% of Iowa corn is in good to excellent condition, unchanged on the […]
Kentucky agronomist cautiously optimistic about U.S. corn as August approaches
A corn agronomist with University of Kentucky Extension says he’s cautiously optimistic about the U.S. corn crop. “There’s a lot of things that could happen, but right now, we’re set […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 27, 2026
Sep. corn $4.51 and 3/4, down 12 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans $12.08 and 1/2, down 39 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal $320.80, down $10.50Aug. soybean oil 71.46, down 287 pointsSep. […]
63% of U.S. corn, soybeans rated good to excellent
U.S. crop condition ratings were steady to lower over the past week. That followed another generally mixed week of weather across the nation, including a hot, dry pattern in parts […]
May frost takes a toll on Ohio wheat as corn and soybeans thrive
A southwest Ohio farmer says it’s been a mixed year for crop development across the state. Scott Metzger says favorable conditions early in the season helped get his corn and […]
South Dakota farmer says crops hanging on as triple-digit heat stresses corn and soybeans
A farmer in south central South Dakota says the crops are hanging on as triple digit temperatures impact the farm this week. “We were at 106 degrees, at times, and […]
West central Indiana farmer says crops are under pressure with hot weather and humidity
A west central Indiana farmer says the summer heat is starting to have an impact on crop development. Kevin Cox tells Brownfield, “We missed some rains where we’re supposed to […]
Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council selects new officers
Two farmers from the Missouri Bootheel and a farmer from west-central Missouri were elected to serve as officers for the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council in the next year. Kevin Mainord […]
Texas cow/calf producer says New World screwworm containment efforts show progress
A southeast Texas cow/calf operator says the sterile fly dispersals have been integral in the containment of New World screwworm. Stephen Diebel says the proactive approach has made a difference. “I think it’s a manageable […]