Iowa corn harvest slightly ahead of schedule, soybeans trail
Harvest is gaining momentum across Iowa. USDA’s latest weekly crop update shows soybeans running about three days behind the five-year average at 17 percent harvested. Corn harvest is slightly ahead […]
Slight rain delays provide bump to Michigan soil moisture levels
The head of Cooperative Elevator says the start of dry bean harvest hasn’t been ideal. Scott Gordon tells Brownfield about 40 percent of their expected crop has been harvested. “It’s […]
Soybeans dip on slower demand, corn, wheat finish Monday mixed
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, but most months did close above support. The trade was expecting the USDA to report solid harvest progress in the weekly update, […]
Dry week lends to Wisconsin harvest progress
A dry week and above average temperatures led to a lot of harvesting in Wisconsin last week. USDA reporters say corn silage, apples, and vegetables were leaving the fields and […]
Central Illinois farmer reports strong soybean yields so far
A central Illinois farmer says harvest conditions have been favorable. “We’re about a third of the way done on soybeans and just getting a good start on corn.” Jeff Scott, […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 29, 2025
Dec. corn $4.21 and 1/2, down 1/2 centNov. soybeans $10.10 and 1/2, down 3 and 1/4 centsOct. soybean meal $268.10, down 70 centsOct. soybean oil 49.11, down 49 pointsDec. Chicago […]
Kansas farmer says yields haven’t met his expectations
A south-central Kansas farmer says he’s disappointed by some of his corn crop this fall. Tim Turek says yields have ranged from 65 to 125 bushels per acre. “Honestly, it’s […]
Nebraska farmer says soybean yields are beating the average
Soybean harvest is underway for northeast Nebraska farmer Greg Anderson. “I’m seeing yields well above APH. I haven’t had a whole field to measure yet. I’ll be looking forward to […]
Lack of rain speeds up Indiana harvest progress
A southeast Indiana farmer says a lack of recent rainfall has helped harvest progress. Roger Wenning says he started with soybeans a few weeks ago. “Soybeans are kind of up […]
18% of U.S. corn, 19% of soybeans harvested
The U.S. corn and soybean harvests have just fallen behind average. That followed rain in parts of the Midwest and Plains last week, but that’s expected to give way to […]