Weed control has been a challenge so far
The dry weather experienced by much of the country before recent storm systems moved through was great for planting, but made controlling weeds a bigger challenge as some of the […]
Extreme weather delays some South Dakota planting
A farmer in eastern South Dakota says extreme weather has hit in the last week, with thunderstorms delaying soybean planting on Monday. “It was a pretty rowdy storm with a […]
Much-needed rains help MO corn and soybeans
A farmer in northeast Missouri says the recent rains are giving the corn and soybeans a good start. Matt Wright from Marion County tells Brownfield the farm had under half […]
Hot, windy spring causes some crop replant in NW MN
A farmer in northwest Minnesota says hot, windy conditions haven’t been good for the crops this spring. Betsy Jensen farms in Marshall County, Minnesota. “Temps have been over 90-degrees, it’s […]
Michigan planting progress pushes ahead of average
A mid-Michigan farmer says variable soil moisture conditions have made for a slow start to planting. Eaton County’s Brett Roberts tells Brownfield, “Some stuff’s dry, some stuff on the edge, […]
Arkansas farmers wrapping up corn and rice planting
Corn and rice planting are nearing completion for Arkansas farmers, while cotton, soybean, and peanut planting are full steam ahead. Corn planting is 96 percent complete with 90 percent emerged, […]
Kentucky farmers have 63% corn, 43% soybeans planted
It was another big week of planting progress for Kentucky farmers. Statewide, 63 percent of the corn crop has been planted with 43 percent emerged. Soybeans are 43 percent planted, […]
Planting season nearing its finish in Tennessee
Farmers made good use of limited field days last week with planting pushing past the halfway mark. The USDA says 83 percent of corn is planted, with 65 percent emerged. […]
Higher start to the week for soybeans, corn, wheat
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. There’s widespread rain in the forecast for most of the region, delaying planting but boosting soil moisture. The USDA says […]
Planting more than a week ahead of normal in Minnesota
Corn and soybean planting is running a week and-a-half fast than normal in Minnesota. USDA’s latest weekly crop progress report shows corn at 92 percent planted, compared to the five-year […]