Naig: Iowa expanding Cattle and Conservation Working Lands program
More Iowa cattle producers will soon be eligible for a cost-share program designed to improve water quality. Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says the Cattle and Conservation Working Lands Program […]
Historic Indiana flooding threatens crop potential as farmers continue to evaluate storm damage
Indiana’s State Climatologist says last week’s historic flooding is raising concerns about the long-term impact on the 2026 crop. Dr. Beth Hall says some areas saw anywhere from 4 to […]
Brazil crop concerns could provide support for U.S. Corn
A market analyst says weather challenges in South America could push commodity prices higher for U.S. farmers this fall. Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners says some parts are facing […]
Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update – Freeman, SD
Farmers are facing a range of challenges that could limit yield potential. Stu Carlson, an agronomist who covers parts of the Upper Midwest, says the company’s latest genetics offer hybrid […]
Seasonal warmth, heat and rainfall for most, a drier trend ahead for others across most of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and rainfall across most of the U.S. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to portions […]
While heat continues on parts of the Plains, more seasonal environs cover much of the Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, widely-scattered showers and t-storms are mostly limited to northwestern areas and environs. However, pockets of moderate lowland flooding continue in central sections of Illinois and Indiana, […]
Cattle, hog futures mixed to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mixed, adjusting spreads. October live cattle closed $.10 lower at $218.77 and December live cattle closed $.02 higher at $218.40. […]
66% of Minnesota corn, 67% of soybeans rated good to excellent
A southern Minnesota farmer says he’s optimistic about harvest later this fall. Lawrence Sukalski grows corn and soybeans near Fairmont. “Of course August makes the soybeans, but the corn really […]
78% of Iowa corn, soybeans rated good to excellent
An Iowa-based agronomist says it’s been an impressive growing season in his coverage area. Greg Sheperd with Beck’s says crops in southeast Iowa look phenomenal. “It was a little bit […]
Soybeans up domestic demand, some weather concerns
Soybeans were sharply higher on fund and technical buying. Domestic demand continues to be solid, with the July NOPA member crush up on the month and year. The crush was […]