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Nebraska corn harvest nearing the finish line

Corn harvest is Nebraska is nearly complete. According to the USDA, 97% of corn is harvested, slightly ahead of the five-year average of 93%. Western Nebraska farmer Mark Anderson says harvest went well. “The yields were really good. If you had moisture and you... Read More.

Harvest nearly complete in Arkansas

Harvesting is nearly done in Arkansas. USDA officials say 99% of the cotton is harvested, 99% of the soybeans are in the bin, and all of the sweet potatoes are harvested.  All of the peanuts have been dug, and 90% have been harvested. Eighty-eight... Read More.

Harvest about done, field work continues in Wisconsin

Above normal temperatures allowed Wisconsin farmers to continue with harvesting and fall field work in between rain events. USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service says Wisconsin had 4.6 days suitable for fieldwork, with precipitation events common in the eastern and southern parts of the state. ... Read More.

Kansas winter wheat conditions improve slightly

A wet November has brought some improvement to winter wheat fields in Kansas. Western Kansas farmer Clay Schemm tells Brownfield… “I had a field that was a very spotty stand. This moisture came through and everything’s popped up out of the ground and it’s... Read More.

USDA says Illinois harvest complete

The USDA says corn and soybean harvest is complete in Illinois. Monroe County farmer Jeremy Neff says he wrapped up a few weeks ago. “It was the quickest harvest I’ve ever seen.”  He says, “It was a longer harvest as far as not having... Read More.

Indiana corn harvest is 97% complete

Harvest has wrapped up in many areas across the state. According to the latest crop progress and conditions report from the USDA, corn is 97 percent harvested for grain.  Winter wheat is 64 percent adequate to surplus, 95 percent planted, and 82 percent emerged.  Topsoil moisture is... Read More.

Minnesota sunflower harvest is 96% complete

Fall field activity is in full swing in Minnesota. According to the latest crop progress and conditions report from the USDA, corn and soybean harvest is complete. Sunflowers are 96 percent harvested. Topsoil moisture is 47 percent adequate to surplus and subsoil moisture is 42 percent adequate... Read More.

Harvest nearing completion in Missouri

The USDA says harvest is nearing completion in Missouri. The latest weekly crop progress and conditions report shows 95% of the state’s corn is harvested, up 2% from last week, and just behind average pace. Ninety three percent of Missouri soybeans are harvested, which... Read More.

Soybeans, corn, wheat up to start week

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, rallying after the mixed business for much of the session. South American planting and development conditions generally look favorable, with the trade expecting big crops. Ahead of Monday’s open, Mexico bought 261,264 tons of U.S.... Read More.

Tennessee soils replenishing

Welcome rains last week stalled some of the remaining harvests in Tennessee. USDA says soybeans are 92 percent harvested and cotton is 89 complete.  Winter wheat is rated 72 percent good to excellent while pastures are rated only 19 percent good to excellent. Topsoil... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 18, 2024

Dec. corn closed at $4.29 and 1/4, up 5 and 1/4 centsJan. soybeans closed at $10.09 and 3/4, up 11 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $290.30, up 70 centsDec. soybean oil closed at 45.52, up 17 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.47 and... Read More.