An extension agronomist is concerned conditions in northern Iowa are favorable for seedling diseases. Angie Rieck-Hinz with Iowa State University says April was wet and May has started cool. “I

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,

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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