Planting progress varies greatly in Illinois
An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says last week’s cool, wet weather slowed down planting progress in his area. Ryan Gentle, who covers the western half of Illinois, tells Brownfield, […]
Minnesota crop planting surges ahead as dry spring continues
Minnesota farmers have taken advantage of dry weather this spring. USDA’s latest weekly crop update says corn is 42 percent planted, well ahead of the five-year average of 33 percent. […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 4, 2025
Jul. corn $4.85 and 3/4, up 5 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans $12.22 and 3/4, up 19 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $320.90, up $1.60Jul. soybean oil 76.53, up 137 pointsJul. […]
Ohio corn 33% complete, one farmer already finished with 2026 planting
A central Ohio farmer says he wrapped up the 2026 planting season in late April. Scott Metzger says warm temperatures and a lack of rainfall helped push progress along. “We […]
Iowa farmers a little behind on planting
The planting place is slightly behind normal in Iowa. USDA’s latest weekly crop update shows corn at 42 percent planted, compared to the five-year average of 44 percent. Soybean planting […]
Southwest Indiana farmer wraps up planting in April, earliest on record
A southwest Indiana farmer says he recently wrapped up the 2026 planting season. Ben Kron says it’s his earliest spring on record. “I don’t know of another year in the […]
National Young Farmers Coalition says more support needed for young producers in Senate Farm Bill proposal
The National Young Farmers Coalition says the farm bill recently passed out of the U.S. House fails to provide meaningful investments for new and beginning producers. Vanessa Garcia Planco, director of government relations, tells Brownfield, “We would love […]
38% of U.S. corn, 33% of soybeans planted
U.S. corn and soybean planting and emergence made gains over the past week. Overall, weather looks favorable for activity and early development, but parts of the region have seen excessive […]
Kansas farmer says winter wheat conditions declining rapidly
A central Kansas farmer says on-going drought is taking its toll on his corps. Rick Schlender tells Brownfield his winter wheat crop is in rough shape. “Things look tough […]
Cold temperatures hinder emergence in Nebraska
An agronomist based in central Nebraska says a recent stretch of cold weather has created some emergence issues. Phil Swantek with Hogemeyer Hybrids says corn and soybeans should rebound if […]