Michigan crops over half emerged
A Michigan farmer says he finished planting in record time. Sanilac County’s Dennis Gardner tells Brownfield a deep freeze during the winter helped set fields up with good soil conditions. “We […]
Spraying picks up as planting winds down in Iowa
Iowa farmers are busy spraying weeds as planting comes to an end. Mark Jackson grows corn and soybeans in the southeast part of the state and tells Brownfield conditions for […]
South Dakota farmer pleased with crop progress
A northeastern South Dakota farmer says crops are looking good so far this spring. Ryan Wagner raises wheat, corn, and soybeans near Roslyn. He says spring wheat looks very good. […]
Soybeans down, corn mostly weak, watching weather
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Beans were down on spillover from bean products while reacting to increased trade tensions over tariffs with China. U.S. planting and development […]
Illinois planting continues
The USDA says Illinois farmers continue to make planting progress. Western Illinois farmer Brady Holst, who’s based in Hancock County, says his fields are off to a good start. “We […]
Southwestern Indiana farmer continues to battle wet weather
A southwestern Indiana farmer says wet weather continues to cause planting delays. Ben Kron raises corn and soybeans in Vanderburgh County. “We’re having issues with standing water in places and a […]
R-CALF requesting investigation into false New World screwworm report
The president and CEO of R-CALF USA is requesting a federal investigation into a suspected false report that New World screwworm was detected in the U.S. Bill Bullard tells Brownfield […]
Wet weather could lead to acreage shifts in Ohio
A northwest Ohio farmer says the slow start to the 2025 planting season could result in some acres switching from corn to soybeans. Justin Gravatt says he recently made the decision […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 2, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.38 and 1/4, down 5 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.33 and 1/2, down 8 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $293.90, down $2.40Jul. […]
Kansas farmer says corn crop is off and running
A western Kansas farmer says his corn crop is off to a good start due to timely rains and warmer weather. Clay Schemm farms near Sharon Springs. “It’s got a […]