Weather sends soybeans, corn, wheat lower
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling. U.S. planting was expected to be nearly complete, nationally, and the trade was anticipating an improved crop condition rating in the […]
85% of Iowa corn in good to excellent condition
Crop conditions are improving in Iowa. USDA says the rating for corn went from 84 to 85 percent good to excellent on the week, while soybeans held at 80 percent […]
Illinois crops benefitting from rains
The USDA says Illinois crops benefitted from recent rains. Mason County farmer Matt Sandage says things look good in his area despite a slow start. “We’ve got some hill ground […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 9, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.33 and 1/2, down 9 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.56, down 1 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $295.50, down 20 centsJul. soybean oil closed […]
Central Nebraska farmer says cool, wet weather impacting early crop development
A farmer in central Nebraska says a stretch of cool weather is impacting crop conditions. Clay Govier tells Brownfield temperatures have been below average for about a month. “That really […]
Cool wet weather impacting Michigan’s crop condition somewhat
A plant pathologist says cool weather has helped mitigate disease pressure following recent rains. Michigan State University’s Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield,“We did find Stripe Rust, but not until very late May.” “It […]
71% of U.S. corn, 68% of soybeans good to excellent
U.S. crop condition ratings improved at least slightly over the past week. That followed another week of generally favorable development conditions in most of the Midwest and Plains, but heavy […]
Winter wheat harvest underway in Kansas
Winter wheat harvest is underway in parts of the largest U.S. producing state. Pual Penner of central Kansas says he plans to start early next week if conditions dry up. […]
Seasonal heat & rainfall continue for most across the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and rainfall across most of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to parts […]
Gov. Reynolds close to pipeline bill decision
Brownfield file photo: Anchor/reporter Brent Barnett interviews Governor Kim Reynolds at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is expected to make a decision this week […]