Michigan dry beans under stress from persistent drought-like conditions
The continued lack of rain has started to turn Michigan’s dry bean crop in parts of the Saginaw Bay region. Roger Hupfer with Freeland Bean and Grain tells Brownfield, “They’re […]
Illinois farmer optimistic about crops despite excess rain
An eastern Illinois farmer says he’s expecting a good harvest this year. Bryan Severs, who raises corn, soybeans, and cattle in Vermilion County and serves as chairman of the Illinois […]
Missouri crops get timely rain as corn nears harvest
A farmer from Audrain County, Missouri says a state fair rain that happened over the weekend is welcome news. Beth Schnitker tells Brownfield “We’ve been out scouting and we’re seeing […]
Wisconsin farmer wanting one more good rain
A central Wisconsin farmer says he wouldn’t mind a few more rains to finish out his crops. Chad Bruss, who raises corn and alfalfa on a 180-head dairy in Green […]
60% of U.S. corn, 61% of soybeans good to excellent
U.S. crop condition ratings mostly declined over the past week. Last week was another generally mixed week of weather, near ideal in some areas, dry in others, and excessively wet […]
Dry August takes toll on South Dakota corn and soybeans
A farmer in eastern South Dakota says the crops are mixed as the dry August continues. “If the whole country was looking like South Dakota, it’d be bringing back memories […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 17, 2026
Sep. corn $4.65, up 6 centsSep. soybeans $12.01, up 23 and 1/4 centsSep. soybean meal $312.10, up $1.90Sep. soybean oil 71.44, up 200 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.74 and 3/4, unchangedOct. […]
Timely rains help Nebraska crop conditions
Southeast Nebraska farmer Jay Hansen says his corn and soybean crops are in great shape heading into the final stretch of the season. “Corn looks like it will be one […]
Hot, dry weather speeds up Kansas corn harvest
Corn harvest is underway for south-central Kansas farmer James Moreland. “Dryland in this area has been somewhere between 80 and 100 bushel an acre. For our area, that’s pretty good. […]
Tyson closures add new hurdle for beef industry
The president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is concerned following the abrupt closure of a beef processing facility in Illinois. Gene Copenhaver says while this is an exciting time […]