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 […]
Michigan apple crop continues to face frost threats into May
A West Michigan apple grower says she remains optimistic about this season, even with at least eight frost-risk events so far. Kim Kropf tells Brownfield field sensors will alert her […]
Nebraska farmer says drought is damanging planting equipment
Southwest Nebraska farmer Jan TenBensel says the on-going drought has dramatically slowed this year’s planting pace. “As far as corn planting is going, the ground was terribly hard to start. […]
Kansas farmer describes dire growing conditions
A central Kansas farmer says optimism is fading fast for this year’s growing season. Adam Baldwin says he hasn’t received any moisture since mid-February. “We’re so dry. Guys can’t plant […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 11, 2026
Jul. corn $4.75 and 1/4, up 4 centsJul. soybeans $12.13, up 5 centsJul. soybean meal $324.80, up $5.10Jul. soybean oil 73.74, down 58 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.34, up 15 centsJun. […]
Crop pests are getting an early start
An entomologist says some crop-damaging insects are getting an early start. Emily Bick with the University of Wisconsin tells Brownfield, along with alfalfa weevils and a large number of armyworm […]