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Cooler weather slows crop drying in Michigan
A dry bean grower says harvest is still about two weeks away because of cooler weather in the Thumb. Tuscola County’s Steve Ewald tells Brownfield, “It does kind of slow
Change in the weather a welcome harvest respite for central Illinois farmer
A central Illinois farmer says this week’s rains are a welcome relief. Ken Franklin, who grows corn and soybeans in Christian County, says the late summer heat has taken a
Recent rains boost South Dakota winter wheat outlook
A farmer in south-central South Dakota says the recent rains are bringing positive attitudes and much-needed moisture for the recently planted winter wheat. “Now that we have some moisture in
Soybeans see solid gains ahead of more China talks
Soybeans were sharply higher on fund and technical buying. There’s ongoing optimism ahead of Thursday’s trade meeting with China. Weekend talks apparently went well and there’s more talk that tariffs
Weekend storms bring too much rain to Wisconsin farmer
A southeastern Wisconsin farmer says his fields have been inundated by weekend rains. Casey Kelleher, who grows corn and soybeans in Jefferson County, tells Brownfield, “We had anywhere from 3
Cooler weather, recent rainfall slows harvest progress in Ohio
A central Ohio farmer says he doesn’t expect to start harvest until the beginning of next month. “It’s going to be a later fall than I anticipated.” Justin Gravatt says
Too much of a good thing? Rainfall creating harvest challenges for Indiana farmers
A central Indiana farmer says consistent rainfall throughout the growing season is starting to impact crop yields. Chris Cherry tells Brownfield, “There’s just a lot of disease in the corn.
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 21, 2026
Dec. corn $5.43, up 15 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $13.28, up 24 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $366.60, up $12.00Oct. soybean oil 68.32, up 62 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $7.26 and
Weather challenges take toll on Nebraska crops
A central Nebraska farmer says it’s been a wild year for weather and that will likely impact his crop’s yield potential. Tyler Bose says he expects a major impact on
Harvest optimsism brews in parts of Kansas
A northeast Kansas farmer says wet weather has slowed this year’s harvest pace. Brett Kneibling says he says he started corn earlier this month. “The last few weeks have been
