39% of Kansas corn, 12% of soybeans planted
The USDA says favorable weather conditions helped Kansas producers move forward on their corn and soybean plantings last week. As of Sunday, 39% of the state’s expected corn crop has […]
Kentucky crops: corn 35%, soybeans 22% planted
Warm, drier conditions helped Kentucky farmers make significant planting progress this week. Corn is 35 percent planted, and 15 percent has emerged. Soybeans are 22 percent planted. Tobacco transplants are […]
22% of Nebraska corn, 10% of soybeans planted
The USDA says corn and soybean planting progress continued near their respective average paces last week. As of Sunday, 22% of the state’s expected corn crop has been planted, near […]
Missouri corn planting past halfway
Over half of the Missouri corn crop has been planted. USDA’s weekly crop progress and condition report shows 63% of the corn crop has been planted, which is well ahead […]
Ohio farmers take advantage of dry days
Warmer conditions are pushing Ohio’s wheat crop ahead of last year and the five-year average. The USDA says 83 percent of winter wheat is jointed and the condition improved a […]
Cattle futures lower to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower ahead of the week’s direct cash business. June live cattle closed $1.42 lower at $177.15 and August lives closed […]
IL planting progress makes gains
Planting progress in Illinois saw decent gains last week. Northwestern Illinois farmer Ellen Rahn tells Brownfield their area was busy. “Planting progress has been going on around our neck of […]
Rain and frosts plague Michigan farmers
Sporadic rain last week in Michigan prevented farmers from getting a jump on fieldwork. Williamston’s Scott Turner tells Brownfield soils have been too cool and wet for major planting progress. […]
Tennessee crops: corn 49% and soybeans 28% planted
Warm, dry weather has helped Tennessee farmers make significant planting progress. Corn is 49 percent planted, running 8 percent behind last year, but ahead of the 5-year average. Eighteen percent […]
Strong start to planting season in Wisconsin
Dry weather early in the week allowed Wisconsin farmers to make considerable planting progress. USDA’s latest crop update says corn planting is 10 percent complete, six days ahead of last […]
