AGCO CEO encourages young farmers to embrace precision tech
The CEO of AGCO says understanding precision ag tools will be critical for the next generation of producers. “Run towards technology and run towards data.” Eric Hansotia says working with […]
Soybean harvest reaches 14% in Minnesota, behind normal pace
The soybean harvest is falling behind in Minnesota because of continued wet, cool weather. USDA’s latest weekly crop progress report estimates 14 percent of the crop is out, compared to […]
Michigan crop development, harvest progress lagging averages
A southeast Michigan farmer says his crops are faring surprisingly well this season. Lenawee County’s Zach Schaffner tells Brownfield, “We’re very happy with the way things are looking.” “Soybeans are probably […]
Quick pace and good yields highlight southeastern Illinois harvest
A southeastern Illinois farmer says it’s been a smooth harvest in his area so far. Matt Raben, who grows corn and soybeans in Gallatin County, says he’s around half finished […]
Wisconsin harvest behind average pace
The USDA says harvest in Wisconsin is not as far along as usual. As of Sunday, 4% of the state’s corn is harvested, which is even with the five-year average, […]
Soybeans dive as China keeps import tariff in place
Soybeans were sharply lower on fund and technical selling. China and the U.S. will lower tariffs on some goods, that does not appear to include soybeans for crush use. That […]
Rain delays Iowa harvest as corn progress falls behind average
Wet, cool weather is slowing harvest in Iowa USDA’s latest weekly crop progress update shows 5 percent of corn has been harvested as of Sunday, compared to the five-year average […]
Harvest pace picks up throughout southwest Indiana
A southwest Indiana farmer says excess moisture throughout the growing season has had an impact on the 2026 crop. Ben Kron says corn and soybean yields are variable. “What is […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 28, 2026
Dec. corn $5.23, down 5 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $12.88 and 1/4, down 30 and 3/4 centsOct. soybean meal $361.70, down $12.20Oct. soybean oil 67.11, down 15 pointsDec. Chicago wheat […]
Ohio farmers navigating harvest challenges after extreme weather throughout 2026 growing season
A west central Ohio farmer says wet conditions continue to delay the start of the 2026 harvest season. Scott Haerr raises corn and soybeans in Clark and Champaign Counties. “We’re […]