Crop conditions in great shape
A northeast Nebraska farmer says his corn and soybeans have made a remarkable turnaround. Greg Anderson says it was an incredible dry spring and early summer. Then, “The rain started to […]
Michigan corn, soybean crops benefit from irrigation amid dry weather
A farmer in southern Michigan says crops look good in his region where they’re irrigated. Luke Gentz tells Brownfield, “We’re really dry.” “Our area has just kind of repelled every […]
Guarded optimism as central Illinois harvest approaches
A central Illinois farmer says he’s cautiously optimistic about this year’s crops. Bill Leigh, who grows corn and soybeans in Woodford County, tells Brownfield, “I’ve talked to a number of […]
Iowa Corn Rated 77% Good to Excellent as Harvest Draws Closer
Above average temperatures over the past week helped advance crop development. According to the latest USDA crop progress and conditions report, Iowa corn is 94 percent in the dough stage, […]
Corn sees slight gains as wheat takes profits
Soybeans were mixed, mostly modestly higher, adjusting spreads at the end of the month, quarter, and marketing year. Soybeans are looking at a hot, dry finish to the growing season […]
USDA: Minnesota Corn Reaches 95% Dough Stage, Soybeans Near Leaf Drop
Warmer than normal temperatures over the past week has helped the 2026 crop progress. According to the latest USDA crop progress and conditions report, Minnesota corn is 95 percent in […]
Drought creating challenges for Wisconsin producers of all types
An eastern Wisconsin specialty crop grower says the ongoing drought has created some challenges this year. Robyn Calvey, who owns Park Ridge Organics in Fon du Lac County, tells Brownfield, […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 31, 2026
Sep. corn $5.15, up 3 centsSep. soybeans $12.75 and 1/4, down 1 centSep. soybean meal $334.60, down $3.60Sep. soybean oil 70.50, down 9 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $7.56 and 1/2, down […]
57% of U.S. corn, 58% of soybeans good to excellent
National crop condition ratings were mixed over the past week. Key U.S. growing areas continue to experience a wide range of weather, and at this stage of the season for […]
The wettest August in decades could impact Ohio harvest outlook this fall
A crop science professor at Ohio State University says record-breaking rainfall across the state could impact crop yields this fall. Alex Lindsey says some areas received up to15 inches of […]