Kentucky crops: 46% corn, 33% soybeans planted
Kentucky farmers were able to make decent planting progress despite widespread rains. Corn is 46 percent planted, and 25 percent has emerged. Soybeans are 33 percent planted, and 7 percent […]
IL planting progress creeps forward
Planting progress in Illinois made modest gains last week. Scott Halpin, who farms in Grundy County in northeastern Illinois, tells Brownfield… “We do have a little bit of beans in […]
Rain slows many Wisconsin farmers anxious to plant
Weather continues to slow down planting progress for many Wisconsin farmers. USDA statistician Greg Busler says only 3.2 days were suitable for fieldwork in the week ending Sunday, and the […]
Cattle, hog futures pressured to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly lower, and feeders were lower ahead of the week’s direct business. Feeders had additional pressure from the higher move in corn. […]
Arkansas farmers make planting progress, despite rain
Farmers in Arkansas were able to make some planting progress last week, despite rainfall keeping many out of the fields for about half of the week. The USDA says 91% […]
Michigan crop progress above average
Corn planting jump started last week in Michigan. Jim Zook with Michigan Corn tells Brownfield warmer soil temperatures have allowed farmers to plant more. “We’re to the point now that […]
Tennessee planting continues at brisk pace
Despite some rains, Tennessee farmers continued planting corn at a brisk pace. The USDA’s latest weekly crop progress and condition report shows 65% of corn is planted, up from 49% […]
Potato likely to maintain vegetable status
The National Potato Council says comments made by Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack could set the tone for the potato’s future in the next Dietary Guidelines. Mike Wenkel tells Brownfield a […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 6, 2024
Jul. corn closed at $4.69, up 8 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $12.48 and 3/4, up 33 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $387.60, up $15.40Jul. soybean oil […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat see more weather support
Soybeans were sharply higher on speculative and technical buying. More U.S. planting delays are probable as parts of the Midwest will see another round of rain early this week. That […]
