Spring wheat off to slow start in South Dakota as moisture concerns grow
The general manager of Oahe Grain Corporation in central South Dakota says it’s been a slow, weather-challenged start to the growing season. Kevin Kjorsvik tells Brownfield the spring wheat has […]
Michigan corn and soybean planting behind average as wet weather slows progress
A southeast Michigan farmer says Monday was his first day of planting. Lenawee County’s Zach Schaffner tells Brownfield, “We’ve had just a ton of rainy weather.” “It’s been hard to even […]
Cattle futures mostly lower to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly lower, feeders were down following reports that the Trump administration is set to temporarily suspend tariffs on beef exporting nations. June […]
Wisconsin planting progress varies
Progress in Wisconsin’s fields varies greatly depending on location. Casey Kelleher raises corn and soybeans near Whitewater in southwestern Wisconsin. He tells Brownfield April rains left him with wet fields, […]
Early planted corn starts emerging near Willmar
Corn planted three weeks ago is beginning to emerge in central Minnesota. Chad Willis farms near Willmar and says he finished corn planting before the end of April. “We happened […]
SE Iowa farmer takes slower approach as cool spring conditions persist
Prolonged coolness and ill-timed rain slowed the planting pace of southeast Iowa farmer Logan Lyon. “It’s been a gradual spring, so we’ve taken a little bit more time planting than […]
Heavy rain, frost threaten newly emerged Indiana crops
A west central Indiana farmer says he finished the 2026 planting season in just ten days. But, Kevin Cox says recent cold and wet weather has had an impact on germination. “We […]
57% of U.S. corn, 49% of soybeans planted
Planting and early emergence of corn and soybeans are steadily progressing across the U.S. The USDA says 57% of U.S. corn has been planted as of Sunday, ahead of the […]
Northwest Ohio farmer says wet spring delaying 2026 planting
A northwest Ohio farmer says cold and wet weather has kept him out of the field this spring. Justin Gravatt says emergence has been spotty. “We only planted two days, and […]
Illinois farmers ready for warmup to pick up planting pace
A northern Illinois farmer says planting progress is a mixed bag in his area. David Isermann, who grows corn, soybeans, and cattle in LaSalle County, says the cool, wet start […]