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68% of U.S. corn, 65% of soybeans rated good to excellent
The USDA’s national corn and soybean condition ratings improved slightly last week. The agency says as of Sunday 68% of U.S. corn is in good to excellent condition, up one
Devastating weather significantly reduces U.S. cherry crops, disaster requests expected
Severe weather this growing season has significantly limited cherry production across the U.S. Cherry Marketing Institute President Amy Cohn tells Brownfield, “There’s no denying spring freezes were really the culprit
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 13, 2026
Sep. corn $4.41, up 1 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans $11.96 and 3/4, up 5 centsAug. soybean meal $317.20, down $3.20Aug. soybean oil 72.82, up 236 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.35 and
Nebraska farmer frustrated by spotty rainfall
An eastern Nebraska farmer says crop conditions are deteriorating rapidly from on-going drought and extreme heat. “In my little bubble, everything is dry.” Matt Bailey farms near Schuyler and says
Prime crop conditions in northeast Kansas
A northeast Kansas farmer says this year’s growing season is off to one of the best starts he’s ever seen. Brett Neibling says corn and soybeans are in incredible shape.
Center for Biological Diversity pushing EPA to require cancer labels on pesticides
An environmental group is petitioning the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to uphold the Trump administration’s MAHA mandate and add cancer warning labels on all pesticides. CropLife America President and CEO
Capturing Deer, Insects & Nature Through the Lens
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Farm groups urge Trump admin to preserve Packers and Stockyards protections
The president of the National Farmers Union says any effort to weaken protections under the Packers and Stockyards Act would be a step in the wrong direction for farmers and
Ida County joins list of Iowa counties with data center moratoriums
Another Iowa county has hit pause on permits for data centers. “Following Woodbury County, Plymouth County and just kind of reading up on data centers and hearing stories,” Ida County
A cool-off 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
