Crops a little behind in Minnesota
Crop development is a little behind in Minnesota. Brennen Toquam grows corn and soybeans near Blooming Prairie in the southeast part of the state and tells Brownfield a warm start […]
Cattle futures sharply lower pressured by fund liquidation
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower, pressured by fund liquidation and the recent trend in wholesale beef. August live cattle was down $2.85 at […]
Crop development near trendline in Iowa
Crop development is near normal in Iowa. USDA’s latest weekly crop numbers show corn silking at 36 percent, one day behind last year and one day ahead of the five-year […]
One extreme to the next in southwestern Illinois
A southwestern Illinois farmer says a wet spring has turned into a dry summer. “Believe it or not, we need rain.” Garrett Hawkins, who farms in Monroe County and serves […]
Corn finishes firm, with some months back above support
Soybeans were mixed. Soybeans are looking at generally favorable development conditions in the near-term forecast for most areas. The USDA says 70% of U.S. soybeans are rated good to excellent, […]
Timely rains deliver excellent crop conditions in northeast Nebraska
A northeast Nebraska farmer says her corn and soybeans are in excellent condition due to timely rains. Anne Meis tells Brownfield her fields have received some amount of precipitation since […]
Early season rainfall impacting long-term crop growth
A west central Indiana farmer says he’s concerned early season rainfall will have long-term impacts on the 2025 crop. Kevin Cox says growth stages vary. “I’ve got crop conditions right now […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 14, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $4.00, up 4 centsAug. soybeans closed at $10.01, down 3 and 1/4 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $267.70, down $2.60Aug. soybean oil closed at 54.17, up […]
Kansas crop conditions hold steady, wheat harvest nearing end
A north-central Kansas farmer says crop conditions are holding steady this month. Mike Musselman says his corn and soybean crops have received just enough moisture. “We’ve never really had a […]
74% of U.S. corn, 70% of soybeans good to excellent
The USDA’s national corn condition rating held over the past week and soybeans improved. That followed another week of generally favorable development conditions in much of the Midwest and Plains. […]