Missouri farmers navigate flooding, planting delays and crop concerns amid continued rainfall
Consistent rains continue to impact fieldwork across Missouri, bringing some flooding, planting delays, and overall, good crop progress. In central Missouri, farmer Nathan Alpers, who raises corn, soybeans and hay […]
Timely rains help some Wisconsin crops
Recent scattered rainfall events have been welcomed by Wisconsin farmers. T.J. Draeger grows crops for his dairy near Marathon City. He says, “Our crops have really looked good, especially after […]
Iowa, corn, soybeans rank among nation’s best in USDA crop ratings
Iowa has some of the highest crop condition ratings in the country. USDA’s latest weekly crop progress report rates 84 percent of corn in the state in good to excellent […]
Minnesota crops off to strong start as planting nears completion
Minnesota’s commissioner of agriculture is encouraged by crop progress across the state. Thom Petersen tells Brownfield planting is winding down and recent moisture is beneficial. “Seems like the rains came […]
Michigan wheat crop continues to advance ahead of recent years
The executive director of the Michigan Wheat Program says the crop is progressing ahead of average as harvest nears. Jody Pollock-Newsom tells Brownfield, “This year, it just seemed like everything […]
Farm Bureau leader says Washington still has work to do
A Wisconsin Farm Bureau official says President Trump’s visit to Wisconsin on Friday highlighted some accomplishments, but more work needs to be done. Jason Mugnaini tells Brownfield that estate tax […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 8, 2026
Jul. corn $4.18 and 3/4, up 1 and 1/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.15 and 3/4, down 5 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal $302.70, down $5.80Jul. soybean oil 74.56, up 44 pointsJul. […]
Illinois farmer optimistic about crop prospects despite challenging spring
A central Illinois farmer says his crops are off to a good start despite a challenging spring. Matt Bennett, who grows corn and soybeans in Shelby County, tells Brownfield… “We […]
Ohio farmer says wheat harvest approaching after a wet spring planting season
A north-central Ohio farmer says he just finished the 2026 planting season within the last week. Owen Niese tells Brownfield, “Unfortunately, we’ve had between three to five inches of rain […]
97% of U.S. corn, 92% of soybeans planted
Corn and soybean planting has nearly wrapped up across the U.S. The USDA says 97% of the U.S. corn crop has been planted as of Sunday, near the five-year average […]