Sorghum harvest underway in South Dakota
The USDA says the sorghum harvest has begun in South Dakota. Monday’s crop progress report shows 1% of the crop is harvested, with 53% mature, and 91% coloring. Thirty-one percent […]
Michigan soybean and corn yields under pressure
The Vice President of the Michigan Soybean Committee says the warm and dry August likely took the top end off of yields across the state. Sanilac County’s Scott Wilson tells […]
Soybean, corn hit by profit taking, supply concerns
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. It looks like nothing pertaining to ag came out of this round of talks with China. Beijing has yet to buy […]
Illinois harvest picking up
A western Illinois farmer says harvest activity is picking up in his area. Tim Thompson grows corn and soybeans in Morgan County. “The starting gun has went off.” He says, […]
Drought conditions starting to pick back up in Ohio
A northwest Ohio farmer says drought conditions are starting to take a toll on the crop in the final stretch of the growing season. Dennis Vennekotter says nearly the whole […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 15, 2025
Dec. corn $4.23 and 1/4, down 6 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.42 and 3/4, down 3 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $285.20, down $2.40Oct. soybean oil 51.76, up 9 pointsDec. […]
Warmer weather causes harvest concerns
A central Indiana farmer says he’s concerned warmer weather conditions could impact the start of harvest. Chris Cherry says there hasn’t been any rainfall in more than ten days. “We […]
7% of U.S. corn, 5% of soybeans harvested
The USDA’s national crop ratings were mostly lower over the past week. That’s generally in line with seasonal trends, as conditions tend to dip as harvest advances, along with mostly […]
Top-end yield loss possible after August storms in parts of Nebraska
A south-central Nebraska farmer says crop conditions are mixed. Morgan Wrich of Nelson says corn is in good shape despite on-going moisture issues. “Things are still pretty wet out there. […]
Rain-perfect season sets stage for big harvest in southeast Kansas
Harvest season is ramping up in southeast Kansas, and an Elk County farmer says conditions have set his crop up for a breakout year. Ben Bellar tells Brownfield, “Honestly, […]