Corn sees gains on lower yield guess
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Last week’s major private crop tour is projecting record yield potential and development weather looks favorable. Still, solid demand and crush […]
Early planting, favorable weather set Minnesota crops up for success
An extension crops educator expects some very good corn and soybean yields this fall in Minnesota. Dave Nicolai with the University of Minnesota says the growing season started off well […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 24, 2026
Sep. corn $4.91 and 1/2, up 7 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans $12.16, down 9 centsSep. soybean meal $320.30, up $2.60Sep. soybean oil 67.13, down 222 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.81 and […]
Dry weather deteriorating Michigan’s crop conditions
A farmer in Southeast Michigan says he’s only had about two good rains this entire growing season. Blaine Baker tells Brownfield, “Someplace around the 4th of July, we were getting […]
Abundant optimism for west central Wisconsin crops
A west central Wisconsin farmer says nearly ideal growing conditions have farmers in his area optimistic for the coming harvest. Darin Von Ruden, whose family operates an organic dairy farm […]
57% of U.S. corn, 60% of soybeans good to excellent
U.S. crop ratings generally declined over the past week. That followed another widely mixed week of weather, and falling condition ratings are not uncommon ahead of or during harvest. The […]
Bill to delist gray wolf sits in Senate committee
Legislation to delist the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List remains stalled in the U.S. Senate. Northern Minnesota rancher Miles Kuschel says the Pet and Livestock Protection Act has […]
More than 9 Inches of rain causing yield concerns for some Indiana farmers
A central Indiana farmer says he’s concerned recent flooding could have an impact on this year’s corn and soybean crop. Alan Dunn says his area has gotten more than nine inches […]
Widespread variablity for crops in western Nebraska
A southwest Nebraska farmer says his crop conditions are a mixed bag. Roric Paulman says his irrigated crops are in great shape. “I think we’re going to have as good […]
Ohio farmer monitoring crop quality after weeks of frequent rainfall
A northwest Ohio farmer says he’s concerned about the quality of the 2026 crop. Justin Gravatt tells Brownfield, “We’ve been getting about an inch of timely rainfall every week this […]