Small grain harvest speeds along in Minnesota
A stretch of dry weather last week helped advance Minnesota’s small grain harvest. USDA says spring wheat harvest is 73 percent complete, with 80 percent of the crop considered good […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 25, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.89 and 1/4, up 1 centSep. soybeans closed at $10.25 and 1/2, down 11 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $295.70, down $1.00Sep. soybean oil closed at […]
Good harvest expected in northern Illinois
A northern Illinois farmer expects a good corn harvest. Scott Brenner raises row crops, alfalfa, and 1100 dairy cows in Carroll and Stephenson Counties. “June was extremely dry and the […]
71% of U.S. corn, 69% of soybeans good to excellent
Not a lot of changes to the USDA’s national crop condition ratings over the past week. The USDA says 71% of U.S. corn is good to excellent, unchanged, with 83% […]
Kansas farmer says harvest could start in a month
An eastern Kansas farmer says the recent heat wave could significantly move up the start of her harvest season. Lavell Winsor tells Brownfield, “We anticipate we will start harvest about […]
Parts of northwest Ohio in developing drought stages
A northwest Ohio farmer says he’s concerned abnormally dry conditions could impact his 2025 soybean crop. Justin Gravatt says Union County is in the developing stages of drought. “The last […]
Wet growing season in Iowa
Farmers in northeast Iowa have been dealing with persistent moisture for months. Chris Grebner with MBS Farms near Nashua says conditions allowed for fieldwork to begin early this spring. “Had […]
Nebraska farmer says crops are in excellent shape
A central Nebraska farmer says his corn and soybean crops are at a critical stage. Clay Govier tells Brownfield the cooler temperatures will help soybeans and so would some moisture. […]
Crops improving in west central Indiana
A west central Indiana farmer says his crops are bouncing back after a rough start to the growing season. Kevin Cox tells Brownfield, “Five to six weeks ago, I had the […]
H2Ohio program continues to show water quality improvements
The director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture says continued growth in the H2Ohio program is helping reduce nutrient runoff across the state. Brian Baldridge says a recent statewide expansion is showing the […]