Minnesota farmer says crops are behind and fields are weedy
A southeast Minnesota farmer is concerned weeds could get a foothold on soybeans. Ben Storm of Dover spoke to Brownfield Monday, the first day he’s been able to apply post-emergence […]
Good crop conditions in Southern Michigan
A southern Michigan farmer says crops look pretty good and disease pressure has been limited after the slow start to the growing season. Brian Preston tells Brownfield, “I don’t think […]
85% of Iowa corn called good to excellent
An eastern Iowa farmer says his corn crop is off to an unprecedented start. Billie Danner is from the West Liberty area. “Just looks so good that we don’t want […]
Adverse weather stymies in-season fieldwork across southern Minnesota
Farmers in southern Minnesota have been dealing with windy and wet conditions as they worked to finish postemergence herbicide applications. Farm management analyst Kent Thiesse with Green Solutions Group says […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat mixed after USDA numbers
Soybeans were mixed. The USDA had planted area at 83.38 million acres, below March, contrary to many estimates ahead of these numbers, and down 4% on the year. Still, the […]
Break in weather brings planting progress in southeastern Illinois
A break in the weather has finally brought busy times for a southeastern Illinois farmer. “We’re really a month behind. Everything we’re doing now should have been done the 1st […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 30, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.20 and 1/2, up 3 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.24 and 1/4, down 3 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $271.30, up 20 centsJul. soybean […]
Timely rains come at the right time for northeast Kansas crops
A northeast Kansas farmer says timely rains have come at a critical time in the growing season. Brett Neibling tells Brownfield corn and soybeans are in excellent shape. “Corn is […]
73% of U.S. corn, 66% of soybeans good to excellent
U.S. crop condition ratings were mixed on the week. Those ratings continue to vary widely by location and by crop, with weather mixed, but generally seen as favorable for development […]
Ohio’s wheat harvest takes off
A southwest Ohio farmer says he’s about to start harvesting his winter wheat crop. Eric Tipton says the recent heat wave was just what the crop needed. “The problem is, […]