67% of U.S. corn, 65% of soybeans good to excellent
National corn and soybean condition ratings declined slightly over the past week. Development conditions were generally favorable in much of the Midwest and Plains, and while this week’s heat could […]
Moisture in southeast Nebraska erases drought
A southeast Nebraska farmer says crop conditions have exceeded his expectations so far. Logan Bredemeier says timely rains have busted the drought. “We have a lot of corn that is […]
Kansas weather could impact top-end yield
A central Kansas farmer says weather extremes may have impacted his crops yield potential this year. Rick Schlender says hail impacted his corn, soybeans and wheat. “Some areas had some […]
Pioneer’s Fungicide Timing Tool utilizing AI to narrow application windows, boost yields
The agronomy innovation marketing manager with Pioneer says conditions are right across much of the Corn Belt for crop diseases to impact yields. “We have weather patterns that are starting […]
Keystone Cooperative announces leadership transition in motion
Keystone Cooperative has named its new CEO to lead the organization this fall. Scott Logue will start on September 1, when Kevin Still retires after more than 40 years with […]
CME cash dairy prices higher
Cash dairy prices were higher on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Monday as a lower dollar helped traders make needed end-of-month purchases. Dry whey unchanged at $0.6850. Blocks up $0.0025 […]
The Minnesota Porkcast: Ground Pork Emerging as Major Opportunity
National Pork Board consumer and business insights manager Sarah Showalter says the Taste What Pork Can Do campaign is helping introduce consumers to new ways to enjoy pork. She tells […]
Agriculture groups say call for more farm support is warranted
Ag leaders say additional farm aid is needed to prevent the struggling ag economy from causing broader impacts across rural America. National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney tells […]
Market analysts eye acreage shifts in Dakotas, Delta ahead of USDA report
If there have been acreage shifts this spring, market analysts say it’s likely to happen in the Dakotas and the Delta. Allison Thompson with the Money Farm, based in Minnesota, […]
Early-planted soybeans becoming the new standard, BASF agronomist says
An agronomist based in southern Illinois says the practice of planting soybeans early is becoming more widely adopted. Mike Probst is with BASF. “It’s probably been one of the most […]