Rain keeping southwest Ohio farmer out of the field
A southwestern Ohio farmer says he’s halfway done with the 2025 planting season. Eric Tipton farms in Fayette County. “We’ve made some pretty decent progress,” he says. “I think we’re […]
WI planting progress varies greatly depending on region
Wisconsin planting progress ranges from completely finished to not even started, depending on where you look. Some regions have been wet, others dry, and soil temperatures have been cooler in […]
33% of Illinois soybeans planted, 32% of corn planted
The USDA says Illinois farmers made significant planting progress last week. The latest weekly crop progress and condition report shows 33 percent of Illinois soybeans were planted as of Sunday, […]
Michigan sugarbeet planting nearly finished
The weather outlook in Michigan could be ideal for planting in the coming weeks. Michigan climatologist Jeff Andresen says May will likely be warmer and drier. “That should bode really, […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 5, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.54 and 1/4, down 14 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.45 and 1/2, down 12 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $295.50, down $1.40Jul. […]
40% of U.S. corn, 30% of soybeans planted
U.S. corn and soybean planting advanced over the past week. Some key growing areas did see more rainfall last week, but past the short-term planting delays, that’s expected to be […]
Planting progress in Nebraska remains ahead of schedule
Planting pace across many parts of Nebraska is ahead of schedule. Northeast Nebraska farmer Anne Meis tells Brownfield, “This is the earliest we started planting. We started on April 10.” […]
Winter wheat conditions slightly improve in Kansas
Winter wheat conditions in Kansas saw some improvements last weak due to timely rains. The latest crop progress and condition report from USDA says 47 percent of the crop is […]
Ag research coalition calls for funding in the name of food security
Leaders from the agricultural research community are calling on Congress to prioritize USDA funding amid spending cuts. Michigan State University AgBioResearch Director George Smith tells Brownfield the uncertainty for land-grant […]
Efforts to increase interest in ag education
A student at Ohio State says there’s a rising interest in students wanting to pursue a career in ag education. Mallory Kramer says Teach Ag Ohio is helping students find […]