Rain delays Iowa harvest as corn progress falls behind average
Wet, cool weather is slowing harvest in Iowa USDA’s latest weekly crop progress update shows 5 percent of corn has been harvested as of Sunday, compared to the five-year average […]
Harvest pace picks up throughout southwest Indiana
A southwest Indiana farmer says excess moisture throughout the growing season has had an impact on the 2026 crop. Ben Kron says corn and soybean yields are variable. “What is […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 28, 2026
Dec. corn $5.23, down 5 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $12.88 and 1/4, down 30 and 3/4 centsOct. soybean meal $361.70, down $12.20Oct. soybean oil 67.11, down 15 pointsDec. Chicago wheat […]
Ohio farmers navigating harvest challenges after extreme weather throughout 2026 growing season
A west central Ohio farmer says wet conditions continue to delay the start of the 2026 harvest season. Scott Haerr raises corn and soybeans in Clark and Champaign Counties. “We’re […]
Extreme heat, drought take a tool on harvest potential in Kansas
A central Kansas farmer says drought and extreme temperatures played a large role in lower-than-expected corn yields. Paul Penner says harvest was about what he expected. “Corn looked very good […]
Harvest progress at a standstill in Nebraska
Central Nebraska farmer Clay Govier says excessive rainfall has put corn and soybean harvest on hold. “Progress has pretty much come to a standstill. I think that’s going to be […]
Beef supply chain disrupted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity
Three cattle organizations say recent activity from Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas has caused additional challenges for the beef supply chain. A joint statement from the […]
RVO volumes driving biofuels turnaround
The CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America says a year has made a big difference in the bio-based diesel industry. Donnell Rehagen says the EPA’s move this spring to increase […]
Ohio Soybean Association pushing for biodiesel tax credit to grow renewable fuel market in the state
The Ohio Soybean Association says lawmakers are currently considering proposals that could help expand Ohio’s biofuels sector in 2027. Brandon Kern, deputy executive director, says the organization is supporting legislation […]
Mizzou meat lab targets workforce, processing needs
A new meat lab at the University of Missouri is being used to address meat processing and industry needs across the state. “This is the meats processing facility for Missouri,” […]