Dry August impacting southern Illinois yields
A southeastern Illinois farmer says a late-season drought has impacted his yields. “The driest August in 130 years.” Jeff Scates, who farms in White and Gallatin Counties, says he’s about […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 8, 2025
Dec. corn $4.21 and 3/4, up 3 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.33 and 3/4, up 6 and 3/4 centsOct. soybean meal $281.90 up $1.40Oct. soybean oil 50.98 up 17 pointsDec. […]
Drought impacting southwestern Michigan crops
A southwestern Michigan independent crop consultant says extensive drought conditions are impacting his area of the state. Jason Stegink, with Wide Angle Agriculture, tells Brownfield, “Our Lake Shore area, particularly, […]
68% of U.S. corn, 64% of soybeans good to excellent
The USDA’s national crop ratings mostly declined over the past week. Many key U.S. growing areas had a dry start to September and ratings typically dip ahead of harvest. 68% […]
Corn harvest begins in northeast Kansas
A northeast Kansas farmer says corn harvest has started in his area. Brett Niebling tells Brownfield recent moisture has slowed the pace down some but has high expectations for yield. […]
Wet weather delays harvest in southwest Nebraska
A southwest Nebraska farmer says cool, wet weather has delayed the start of corn and soybean harvest. Jan TenBensel tells Brownfield he started with high moisture corn last week. “It’s […]
Reflecting on a challenging growing season
A southwest Ohio farmer says he’s reflecting on a challenging growing season. Eric Tipton raises corn and soybeans in Fayette County. “I don’t think that we are going to see […]
Harvest expected to begin next week
A southern Indiana farmer says he expects to start harvest on his operation next week. Ben Kron tells Brownfield, “It’s all over the place. There’s spots that are pretty good. […]
Minnesota farmer dealing with “very limited windows” to market grain
Grain marketing opportunities have been few and far between for many farmers this year. Mark Enninga of Fulda in southwest Minnesota says he hopes to sell some corn and soybeans […]
Rep. Finstad says “about 30 percent” of farm bill still needs to get done
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says passing a skinny farm bill before the end of the year is a priority. Minnesota Republican Brad Finstad tells Brownfield about […]