A cool-off to near-seasonal temp levels ahead for parts of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of hotter-than-normal conditions nationwide, except for near- or below-normal temperatures in parts of the Southwest and from the lower […]
Hot weather throughout the Heartland; heat wave conditions centered on the upper Midwest, Great Plains
Across the Corn Belt, heat is building across the upper Midwest, where Tuesday’s high temperatures will range from 90 to 100°F. Across the remainder of the Midwest, warm, dry weather […]
MO crop update: corn needs rain as soybeans, cotton and rice hold strong
A farmer in northeast Missouri says it’s been dry during corn pollination. “We have our fingers crossed for a rain,” says Jody Ketsenberg. “But the soybeans look as good as […]
South Dakota wheat harvest off to strong start; corn needs timely rain
A grain elevator manager and a farmer, both based in South Dakota, say winter wheat harvest is off to a better-than-expected start. Kevin Kjorsvik is the general manager of Oahe […]
Eastern Iowa farmer: ‘I’ve never experienced these extremes’
An eastern Iowa farmer says the growing season has been full of extremes. Billie Danner grows corn and soybeans near West Liberty. “Really dry, really wet. Really cold, really hot. […]
Star of the West: Michigan wheat harvest off to strong start with good grain quality
Farmers across Michigan are pushing to get wheat harvested before quality concerns become an issue. Keith Martus at Star of the West tells Brownfield the first deliveries started coming to the […]
USDA: more than 80% of Minnesota corn and soybeans rated good to excellent
Crop conditions continue to improve in Minnesota. USDA’s latest weekly crop update pegs 84 percent of corn and 81 percent of soybeans in good to excellent condition. University of Minnesota […]
Indiana farmer says soybean development is lacking
A west central Indiana farmer says early season weather challenges continue to slow crop development. Kevin Cox says his soybean crop has struggled to grow. “The beans are there, they’re […]
A year makes a big difference for southern Illinois farmer’s crops
A southern Illinois farmer says a dry start to the season allowed for timely planting of his crops. Now Brandon Cummins, who grows corn, soybeans, and wheat in Massac County, […]
Timely rains continue to benefit Wisconsin crops
A western Wisconsin farmer says growing conditions have been near ideal on his operation. Tom Gillis, who grows corn and soybeans in Pierce and St. Croix Counties, tells Brownfield, “So […]