Kansas farmer finishes corn planting
A northeast Kansas farmer says he’s wrapped up corn planting already thanks to favorable weather conditions. Lance Reac tells Brownfield it’s been dry with above normal temperatures. “We really haven’t […]
Corn planting under way in Minnesota
The USDA says corn planting is underway in Minnesota. The latest weekly crop progress and conditions report shows 9% of corn was planted as of Sunday, which is 2% ahead […]
2% of corn, 3% of soybeans planted in Indiana
A north central Indiana farmer says he expects to start the 2025 planting season this week. Dave Schrock farms in Marshall County. “We’ve had quite a bit of rain, but it’s rainy and sunny,” […]
Michigan sugarbeet planting underway
Sugarbeet planting is starting for some Michigan growers. Rick Gerstenberger says cool, wet conditions in the Thumb have kept him out of the field until this week. “Around the 20th […]
Cool, wet fields are slowing most Wisconsin farmers
Most Wisconsin farmers are waiting for better field conditions. In the week ending Sunday, there were just under four days suitable for fieldwork statewide. USDA officials say field activities were […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 21, 2025
May corn closed at $4.81 and 3/4, down 1/2 centMay soybeans closed at $10.29 and 1/2, down 7 centsMay soybean meal closed at $292.90, down $2.70May soybean oil closed at […]
Herd liqudiation might be slowing, but expansion isn’t underway
A livestock economist says the percentage of heifers on feed indicates there’s no major expansion happening in the U.S. cattle herd. Kenny Burdine is with the University of Kentucky. “Heifers […]
Herd liquidation might be slowing, but expansion isn’t underway
A livestock economist says the percentage of heifers on feed indicates there’s no major expansion happening in the U.S. cattle herd. Kenny Burdine is with the University of Kentucky. “Heifers […]
Corn starting to be planted in Ohio
A south-central Ohio farmer says he’s keeping a close eye on field conditions this week. Greg Corcoran farms in Ross County. “We did get our bean planter out,” he says. “We […]
12% of U.S. corn, 8% of soybeans planted
The U.S. corn and soybean planting paces made solid advancements over the past week. That followed a mixed week of weather in parts of the region, with generally clear conditions […]