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Michigan crop development, harvest progress lagging averages
A southeast Michigan farmer says his crops are faring surprisingly well this season. Lenawee County’s Zach Schaffner tells Brownfield, “We’re very happy with the way things are looking.” “Soybeans are probably
Quick pace and good yields highlight southeastern Illinois harvest
A southeastern Illinois farmer says it’s been a smooth harvest in his area so far. Matt Raben, who grows corn and soybeans in Gallatin County, says he’s around half finished
Wisconsin harvest behind average pace
The USDA says harvest in Wisconsin is not as far along as usual. As of Sunday, 4% of the state’s corn is harvested, which is even with the five-year average,
Soybeans dive as China keeps import tariff in place
Soybeans were sharply lower on fund and technical selling. China and the U.S. will lower tariffs on some goods, that does not appear to include soybeans for crush use. That
Trump hosts reveal of $15 billion southeast Iowa steel plant
The top executives of a company that plans to build a $15 billion steel mill in southeast Iowa joined President Trump in the Oval Office today to announce the project.
Rain delays Iowa harvest as corn progress falls behind average
Wet, cool weather is slowing harvest in Iowa USDA’s latest weekly crop progress update shows 5 percent of corn has been harvested as of Sunday, compared to the five-year average
Harvest pace picks up throughout southwest Indiana
A southwest Indiana farmer says excess moisture throughout the growing season has had an impact on the 2026 crop. Ben Kron says corn and soybean yields are variable. “What is
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 28, 2026
Dec. corn $5.23, down 5 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $12.88 and 1/4, down 30 and 3/4 centsOct. soybean meal $361.70, down $12.20Oct. soybean oil 67.11, down 15 pointsDec. Chicago wheat
Ohio farmers navigating harvest challenges after extreme weather throughout 2026 growing season
A west central Ohio farmer says wet conditions continue to delay the start of the 2026 harvest season. Scott Haerr raises corn and soybeans in Clark and Champaign Counties. “We’re
Extreme heat, drought take a tool on harvest potential in Kansas
A central Kansas farmer says drought and extreme temperatures played a large role in lower-than-expected corn yields. Paul Penner says harvest was about what he expected. “Corn looked very good
