Uneven emergence, disease pressure creating concerns as Indiana harvest approaches
A central Indiana farmer says he’s concerned a wide range of crop variability could impact yields this fall. Chris Cherry says both corn and soybeans are all over the board. […]
Kansas corn crop ahead of schedule
A north-central Kansas farmer says there’s plenty of variability in his corn crop this year. Shale Porter says early planted corn is almost across the finish line. “My April planted […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 10, 2026
Sep. corn $4.38 and 1/4, down 3/4 centSep. soybeans $11.61 and 3/4, up 2 and 3/4 centsSep. soybean meal $305.50, down $3.40Sep. soybean oil 69.53, up 129 pointsSep. Chicago wheat […]
Northwest Ohio farmer battles disease pressure amid uneven crop development
A northwest Ohio farmer says a wide range of planting dates has made disease management a top priority. Justin Gravatt says he just finished his second fungicide application last week. “I’ve […]
61% of U.S. corn, 62% of soybeans good to excellent
The USDA’s national crop ratings were steady to lower after another wide-ranging week of weather in many key growing areas. 61% of corn is good to excellent, unchanged, with 94% […]
Variability is the theme for Nebraska crop conditions
A south-central Nebraska farmer says it’s been a year of weather and cop condition extremes. Randy Uhrmacher says the everything is all over the board. “From one farm to another, […]
Iowa farmer says corn crop poised for strong finish
An eastern Iowa corn farmer says his crop is in great shape as the growing season heads into its final stretch. “Do I think we have a record crop? No. […]
A summer of dedication and hard work wraps up this week at the Wisconsin State Fair
A Wisconsin 4-Her says getting to the state fair is hard work, but it’s worth it. 17-year-old Bradyn Bowers from Belmont, Wisconsin says he had a great start to this year’s fair. “We had Champion Overall Gilt and Third Overall Gilt,” he says. […]
Languishing farm bill eroding optimism
A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says he’s disappointed the Senate Ag Committee was unable to pass the farm bill last week. Congressman Eric Sorensen says the legislation […]
Late-season crop performance hinges on managing key threats
An agronomy specialist with Corteva says producers are closely monitoring several issues that could affect late-season crop performance. Matthew Peterson tells Brownfield, “A lot of guys are being vigilant on […]