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SD farmer: timely rains keep corn and soybeans on track
A farmer in east-central South Dakota says corn and soybeans are making good growing progress. “We avoided the storms and have had timely rains. I think we’re going to have
Ohio farmer completes wheat harvest in three days, freeze damage impacts yields
A northwest Ohio farmer says he wrapped up the 2026 winter wheat harvest in just three days. Justin Gravatt says freeze damage significantly impacted his crop. “It was down from what
Arkansas rice crop in mixed conditions heading into critical growth stage
A rice agronomist with University of Arkansas Extension says the rice crop varies from excellent to struggling. Jarrod Hardke says the lingering drought brought many challenges June rains couldn’t solve.
67% of U.S. corn, 64% of soybeans good to excellent
The USDA’s national corn condition rating held over the past week as soybeans dipped slightly. The region saw another wide-ranging week of weather, including high temperatures and flooding, which might
Wheat harvest wrapping up in Kansas
A southeast Kansas farmer says most of his crops have exceeded his expectations this year. Ben Bellar says his soft red winter wheat was a pleasant surprise even with some
Bumpy weather ride continues in Nebraska
A south-central Nebraska farmer says it’s been a wild year for weather patterns in his state. Mike Bergen says it was extremely dry during planting and then conditions changed. “We
West central Indiana farmer sees strong crop progress, eyes disease pressure
A west central Indiana farmer says last week’s warmer temperatures helped accelerate crop growth. “We’ve had plenty of moisture, so things are looking good,” he says. Kevin Cox tells Brownfield
Young farmer uses value-added grant to grow organic grain markets
A young farmer says processing organic small grains on his farm has created more marketing opportunities to grow the family’s business. Joe Goetz with Goetz Brothers Organics in southeast Michigan/Riga
Report highlights rural worries over data center development
A new report from the University of Illinois suggests rural Americans are concerned about the impact of data centers. Mark White, clinical associate professor in the department of ag and

Minnesota Man Charged After Undercover Sioux County Child Exploitation Investigation
A Minnesota man is facing felony charges after authorities say he engaged in sexually explicit online conversations with an undercover Sioux County Sheriff’s deputy posing as a 15-year-old girl. According
