45% of Indiana’s corn crop planted, 41% for soybeans
A central Indiana farmer says his operation is more than halfway done with the 2025 planting season. Jim Douglas farms in Shelby County. “We’re probably 45% done on corn and […]
Southern Illinois planting stalled
The USDA says some Illinois farmers made significant planting progress last week. Monroe County farmer Kenneth Hartman, Jr., in southern Illinois was not one of them. “We’re pretty frustrated right […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 12, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.48, down 1 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.71 and 1/2, up 19 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $298.10, up $4.00Jul. soybean oil […]
Strong winds hammering fields in Michigan Thumb’s
A Thumb-area farmer says planting conditions have been variable at times over the past few weeks. Elkton’s Jeff Krohn tells Brownfield there have been severe winds off of Lake Huron. […]
Corn planting advances 3% on the week, soybeans 2% in Ohio
Planting progress slowed down last week in Ohio. The latest crop progress and conditions report from the USDA shows 25 percent of Ohio’s corn crop has been planted, 3 percent ahead of last week, […]
Nebraska farmer says planting finished and emergence is a concern
A southeast Nebraska farmer says he’s wrapped up planting due to abnormally dry and warm conditions. Logan Bredemeier tells Brownfield he finished at the end of April. “For the most […]
62% of U.S. corn, 48% of soybeans planted
U.S. corn planting has surged past the halfway mark and soybeans are getting close. That followed a generally favorable week of planting conditions in many key U.S. growing areas. The […]
Wheat streak mosaic virus outbreak spotted in Kansas
An assistant professor of wheat and forage crops says an outbreak of wheat streak mosaic virus could be impacting crop conditions in Kansas. Kelsey Anderson Onofre is with Kansas State […]
China trade agreement good first step for soybean farmers
The president of the American Soybean Association says the trade deal in principle between the U.S. and China is a good first step. Caleb Ragland, a Kentucky farmer, says the […]
UK trade deal could boost Ohio ethanol production
The trade agreement in principle with the United Kingdom could be an opportunity for the state’s ethanol industry. Wendy Osborn says Ohio is currently the 7th largest producer of ethanol […]