K-State Risk and Profit Conference
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South Dakota farmer: corn survived heat, rain now critical for yields
A farmer in eastern South Dakota says last week’s heat dome didn’t have much impact on the corn at his farm, which is tasseling. Travis Renkly farms in Brookings County, […]
Corn, soybean ratings climb as Nebraska crops progress
Crop conditions are moving in the right direction for Nebraska farmers. USDA’s latest weekly crop update shows corn improved from 63 to 65 percent good to excellent, while soybeans went […]
Eastern Missouri farmer says corn and soybeans better than expected
A farmer in eastern Missouri says corn and soybeans are doing better than expected in mid-July, considering the soil compaction issues that happened during the wet spring. Jim Boerding, who […]
Kansas soybeans jump from 69% to 72% good to excellent
Soybean condition ratings improved during the week in Kansas. USDA’s latest weekly crop update says beans in good to excellent condition advanced from 69 to 72 percent. Twenty-two percent of […]
Early weather issues give way to promising Minnesota crop outlook
A farm business management instructor says crops in south-central Minnesota have bounced back from some early season struggles. Kristina McVicker with South Central College in Mankato tells Brownfield soil crusting […]
Iowa corn, soybeans improve in latest USDA Crop Progress report
The USDA says crop conditions improved in Iowa over the last week. Monday’s Crop Progress report says 80% of Iowa corn is in good to excellent condition with soybeans rated […]
Wisconsin Farmers Union president: corn filling out, third-cutting looks strong
A southwest Wisconsin farmer says 13 inches since the start of June has been plentiful for crops this season. Darin Von Ruden tells Brownfield, “Some of the early planted corn […]
Soybeans see big gains on exports, weather concerns
Soybeans were sharply higher on fund and technical buying. Parts of the region will see near-term rainfall, but it could miss some areas, and long-term forecasts are mostly hot and […]
Michigan crops ahead of average, blueberry harvest ongoing
A southwest Michigan blueberry grower says harvest this past month has been tempered by winter injury and several spring frosts. Tom Bodke tells Brownfield, “Our pickouts are not as much […]