Dry weather speeds up harvest pace in western and central Illinois
Two Illinois farmers say the end of their 2025 harvest is in sight. Christian County farmer Ken Franklin says he’s two-thirds complete. “We got our beans done.” He says, “Happy […]
Southern Minnesota ethanol plant reports excellent corn quality, high yields
The CEO of an ethanol plant in southern Minnesota is pleased with the corn being delivered during harvest. Brian Kletscher with Highwater Ethanol in Lamberton says moisture ranges from 13 […]
Michigan soybean harvest nearly complete as drought expands
Soybean harvest is wrapping up in some parts of Michigan. Shiawassee County farmer Mark Senk tells Brownfield he started harvesting the last week of September. “We had good weather for […]
Bred cow market continues to see strong demand
The market manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says he continues to see strength in the bred cow market. Tony Hancock says tight supplies and strong demand are a […]
Low moisture, green stems slow down soybean harvest
An extension soybean agronomist with Purdue University says low moistures weren’t the only harvest challenge for soybean growers this year. Shaun Casteel says green stems have also plagued many farmers. […]
Northwest Indiana farmer says 2025 crop is exceeding expectations
A northwest Indiana farmer says this year’s crop has exceeded her expectations. Denise Scarborough tells Brownfield, “Given how dry we’ve been this year, we did not have very high expectations for […]
Global market likely to pressure U.S. dairy prices
A market advisor says nonfat dry milk prices continue to reflect reductions on the Global Dairy Trade auction. Katie Burgess with Ever.ag tells Brownfield, “When we look at global milk powder prices, […]
Nebraska farmer harvest record soybean harvest
A south-central Nebraska farmer says harvest pace should pick up steam this week. Randy Uhrmacher says he’s been about a week behind schedule. “We’ve had some rain delays, which is […]
Nebraska farmer harvests record soybean crop
A south-central Nebraska farmer says harvest pace should pick up steam this week. Randy Uhrmacher says he’s been about a week behind schedule. “We’ve had some rain delays, which is […]
Harvest moves along in southwest Minnesota with strong yields
Harvest is progressing in southwest Minnesota. Riley Sandmeyer is an agronomist with New Vision Cooperative, based in Brewster. “Pretty much all of the beans are taken out. Some growers are […]