China, Mexico demand fuels optimism for grain markets
A pair of ag economists say strong export demand could help tighten grain supplies and provide some price support for farmers. Dan O’Brien with K-State University says China has fulfilled […]
Senate CR includes hemp ban extension
The general counsel of U.S. Hemp Roundtable says an extension to the November nationwide hemp ban is in the works. Jonathan Miller tells Brownfield, “The continuing resolution, which the Senate […]
Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update – Garden City, KS
Facing challenges that threaten yield potential is a constant battle for farmers and their crops. In this Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update, agronomist Teal Mills says the company’s latest genetics provide […]
Near-seasonal warmth to extreme heat covers much of the Heartland; sct’d showers, storms on parts of the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, near- or below-normal temperatures in the wake of soaking rainfall is benefiting corn and soybeans. Monday’s Midwestern high temperatures should mostly range from 80 to 90°F. […]
Very warm to hot weather to continue across much of the Nation; rainfall to favor parts of the Corn Belt
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the hottest weather—relative to normal—stretching from the Great Basin eastward across the central Plains into the Ohio […]
Michigan corn benefits from timely rainfall, but tar spot risk remains
An agronomist in Michigan and northern Indiana says recent rains were a major boost for the corn, with rain totals up to four inches. “Some might call it a one […]
Missouri crops ahead of schedule, soybean conditions improve
Rance Daniels, a farmer in southeast Missouri, tells Brownfield it’s been an interesting growing season so far. “All our crops are ahead of schedule this year.” He’s expecting rice harvest […]
Minnesota corn, soybeans 75% good to excellent
Crop development remains ahead of normal in Minnesota. USDA’s latest weekly crop update shows corn 5 percent dented, compared to the five-year average of 2 percent. Soybeans setting pods reached […]
Weekend rains likely too late for some Wisconsin crops
A southwestern Wisconsin farmer says a hot, dry end of July has tempered his expectations for his crops. Mike Berget, who raises corn, soybeans, wheat, and hogs in Lafayette and […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat recover part of last week’s drop
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Parts of the region got rain over the weekend and forecasts for early August mostly look favorable. After that, the picture […]