Early corn yields impress central Missouri farmer
A farmer in central Missouri says the early planted corn harvested over the weekend has been phenomenal. Robert Alpers tells Brownfield corn has been around 16 percent moisture, so there […]
Wisconsin farmer optimistic about forage production despite drought
An eastern Wisconsin dairy farmer says his forage crops look good as harvest approaches. Raymond Dietrich, who grows corn and alfalfa on his 550 head operation, says he’s likely three […]
USDA: Iowa Corn 17% Mature, Soybean Crop Rated 75% Good to Excellent
Weather conditions helped advance crop maturity in Iowa over the past week. According to the latest USDA crop progress and conditions report, Iowa corn is 96 percent in the dough […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 8, 2026
Dec. corn $5.33 and 1/2, down 3 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $13.16 and 1/4, up 6 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $343.30, down $4.90Oct. soybean oil 70.22, up 133 pointsDec. […]
56% of U.S. corn, 58% of soybeans good to excellent
The USDA’s reporting another mixed week of changes for crop condition ratings. Weather was mixed last week, ranging from hot and dry in parts of the region to excessively wet […]
South Dakota farmer sees strong corn potential, favorable basis
A farmer in northeast South Dakota says corn harvest is getting closer, and it could be just as good as last year’s crop. Bob Metz in Roberts County says the […]
Indiana farmer expects early harvest as soybean prospects improve
A southeast Indiana farmer says he expects fall fieldwork to begin before the end of the month. “It’ll be a week and a half to two weeks before we get […]
Country of origin labeling debate intensifies as Trump orders review of beef labeling rules
The cattle industry is divided over the role and future of mandatory country of origin labeling. Bill Bullard, CEO of R-CALF USA says the National MCOOL Coalition’s recently launched “Label […]
Nebraska farmer encouraged by crop conditions
An eastern Nebraska farmer says he’s optimistic about the potential of this year’s crop despite a number of weather challenges. Quentin Connealy says it was abnormally dry until August. “We […]
MSU encouraging growers to take community approach for Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus control
A wheat extension educator says neighboring farmers can work together to control Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus better. Michigan State University’s Dennis Pennington says, “If you have a field, you’re going to plant the […]