June rains benefitting Wisconsin crops
A southeastern Wisconsin farmer says a rainy June has just been what his crops needed. Casey Kelleher, who grows corn and soybeans in Jefferson County, says the dry month of […]
Crop conditions hold in South Dakota
Timely rains continue to help crop conditions in South Dakota improve. The USDA says corn is rated 67 percent good-to-excellent and increase of 1 percent on the week. Soybeans are […]
Ohio grower hopeful for growing season despite a replant
A longtime Ohio no-till farmer says recent rains have created variable field conditions. Jay Brandt farms southeast of Columbus. “Most of our soybean crop, we got in early, right before […]
Missouri farmer optimistic third-times a charm for soybeans
A northwest Missouri farmer excessive rainfall continues to negatively impact crop development. Jordan Bottiger says it’s been a rough month. “There’s definitely some terrace channels. We planted some beans last […]
Winter wheat pace harvest slows in Kansas
Central Kansas farmer Paul Penner says a series of rain events has stalled winter wheat harvest. He says the crop was a few weeks ahead of schedule, which created an […]
Jump in crop development also increases disease & weed pressures
Michigan’s wheat crop is just starting to show signs harvest is nearing Kaitlin Waibel is the Michigan Technical Service Representative for BASF. “It’s most behind up in the Thumb, and […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 22, 2026
Jul. corn $4.11 and 1/2, down 6 centsJul. soybeans $11.15 and 3/4, down 7 centsJul. soybean meal $299.80, down $1.50Jul. soybean oil 71.15, up 145 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.97 and […]
Recent Indiana rainfall brings crop variability
A west central Indiana farmer says his corn and soybeans are off to a good start, despite a challenging spring. Tyler Everett says recent rainfall has created crop variability. “We’ve […]
Timely rain helps ease drought conditions across Nebraska
A central Nebraska farmer says widespread rain fall is helping improve on-going drought conditions. Clay Govier says his corn and soybeans were hanging on prior to Saturday’s 3-inch rain. “Corn […]
68% of U.S. corn, 66% of soybeans good to excellent
U.S. corn and soybean condition ratings held over the past week. That followed another week of wide-ranging, but generally favorable, weather in many key growing areas. The USDA says 68% […]