Winter wheat pace harvest slows in Kansas
Central Kansas farmer Paul Penner says a series of rain events has stalled winter wheat harvest. He says the crop was a few weeks ahead of schedule, which created an […]
Jump in crop development also increases disease & weed pressures
Michigan’s wheat crop is just starting to show signs harvest is nearing Kaitlin Waibel is the Michigan Technical Service Representative for BASF. “It’s most behind up in the Thumb, and […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 22, 2026
Jul. corn $4.11 and 1/2, down 6 centsJul. soybeans $11.15 and 3/4, down 7 centsJul. soybean meal $299.80, down $1.50Jul. soybean oil 71.15, up 145 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.97 and […]
Recent Indiana rainfall brings crop variability
A west central Indiana farmer says his corn and soybeans are off to a good start, despite a challenging spring. Tyler Everett says recent rainfall has created crop variability. “We’ve […]
Timely rain helps ease drought conditions across Nebraska
A central Nebraska farmer says widespread rain fall is helping improve on-going drought conditions. Clay Govier says his corn and soybeans were hanging on prior to Saturday’s 3-inch rain. “Corn […]
68% of U.S. corn, 66% of soybeans good to excellent
U.S. corn and soybean condition ratings held over the past week. That followed another week of wide-ranging, but generally favorable, weather in many key growing areas. The USDA says 68% […]
OSU says growing veterinarian shortage impacting adequate care for livestock and equines
An assistant professor at Ohio State University’s Agricultural Technical Institute says a nationwide shortage of veterinarians is impacting livestock care in rural communities. Sarah Mastellar says for example, there are […]
Uncertainty hangs around E15
The next first vice president of the National Corn Growers Association says passage of nationwide, year-round E15 remains a top priority. Bill Leigh, who farms in central Illinois, says the […]
Crop insurance guidance key for farmers recovering from June storms
A southwest Iowa crop insurance agent says producers impacted by damaging storms should focus first on documenting losses and contacting their agent. Kaleb Tillman is with United Group Insurance in […]
USDA confirms additional screwworm cases in Texas and increases containment efforts
The USDA has confirmed three more cases of New World screwworm in Texas, bringing the total to fifteen. Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden says when it comes to containing the pest, […]