Arkansas rice harvest 39% complete
Rice harvest is more than half complete for northeast Arkansas farmer Scott Matthews. “The yields have been strong,” he says. “We’re a little worried about the quality, specifically the milling, […]
Early harvest activity expected in southeast Iowa this week
A southeast Iowa farmer expects some harvest activity this week. Logan Lyon of Bluegrass tells Brownfield corn silage chopping is underway. “I know that there will be a couple guys […]
Soybean, corn, wheat futures see short covering support
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. The trade is taking a wait and see attitude to any potential frost damage from the weekend, while getting ready for […]
Dry August impacting southern Illinois yields
A southeastern Illinois farmer says a late-season drought has impacted his yields. “The driest August in 130 years.” Jeff Scates, who farms in White and Gallatin Counties, says he’s about […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 8, 2025
Dec. corn $4.21 and 3/4, up 3 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.33 and 3/4, up 6 and 3/4 centsOct. soybean meal $281.90 up $1.40Oct. soybean oil 50.98 up 17 pointsDec. […]
Drought impacting southwestern Michigan crops
A southwestern Michigan independent crop consultant says extensive drought conditions are impacting his area of the state. Jason Stegink, with Wide Angle Agriculture, tells Brownfield, “Our Lake Shore area, particularly, […]
68% of U.S. corn, 64% of soybeans good to excellent
The USDA’s national crop ratings mostly declined over the past week. Many key U.S. growing areas had a dry start to September and ratings typically dip ahead of harvest. 68% […]
Corn harvest begins in northeast Kansas
A northeast Kansas farmer says corn harvest has started in his area. Brett Niebling tells Brownfield recent moisture has slowed the pace down some but has high expectations for yield. […]
Wet weather delays harvest in southwest Nebraska
A southwest Nebraska farmer says cool, wet weather has delayed the start of corn and soybean harvest. Jan TenBensel tells Brownfield he started with high moisture corn last week. “It’s […]
Reflecting on a challenging growing season
A southwest Ohio farmer says he’s reflecting on a challenging growing season. Eric Tipton raises corn and soybeans in Fayette County. “I don’t think that we are going to see […]