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Southwest Indiana farmer says repeated flooding is taking a toll on crops this season
A Southwest Indiana farmer says this growing season has been one like no other. Ben Kron tells Brownfield eight inches of rain fell across this farm in Evansville over the weekend. “Normally,
Heat dome expected to fuel crop development in southwest Minnesota
A southwest Minnesota farmer anticipates rapid crop growth thanks to this week’s heat-dome smothering much of the Midwest. Carolyn Olson grows organic crops in Lyon County. “The talk in church

Sioux County EMA Urges Residents to Stay Weather Aware Amid Severe Storm Threat
As dangerous heat and humidity continue across northwest Iowa, Sioux County Emergency Management officials are urging residents to stay weather aware as multiple rounds of thunderstorms could bring severe conditions
June storms bring beneficial rains for some Illinois farmers, damage to others
A central Illinois farmer says the late June rains have benefited his crops. Mark Bunselmeyer, who grows corn and soybeans in Macon County, says a dry start to the season
Rains bring boost and disease pressure to Wisconsin crops
A south-central Wisconsin farmer says recent rains are providing his crops with a needed boost. Eric Wuthrich, who grows corn and soybeans in Green County, tells Brownfield… “So far, our
Soybeans, corn, wheat drop ahead of acreage, stocks updates
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The heat dome in the forecast for much of the Midwest is expected to moderate by this weekend. Also, given the relative
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 29, 2026
Jul. corn $4.02, down 10 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.08 and 3/4, down 17 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $304.70, down $2.30Jul. soybean oil 69.07, down 223 pointsJul. Chicago wheat
67% of U.S. corn, 65% of soybeans good to excellent
National corn and soybean condition ratings declined slightly over the past week. Development conditions were generally favorable in much of the Midwest and Plains, and while this week’s heat could
Moisture in southeast Nebraska erases drought
A southeast Nebraska farmer says crop conditions have exceeded his expectations so far. Logan Bredemeier says timely rains have busted the drought. “We have a lot of corn that is
Kansas weather could impact top-end yield
A central Kansas farmer says weather extremes may have impacted his crops yield potential this year. Rick Schlender says hail impacted his corn, soybeans and wheat. “Some areas had some
