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Just enough hay, but ponds are low

A cow-calf producer in southern Missouri says he got a third cutting of hay completed before the dry conditions started setting in this fall. Mark Sconce tells Brownfield “Johnson grass is a lifesaver in dry years.” Sconce says he’ll have just enough hay to... Read More.

Tennessee crop update: 80% corn, 51% soybeans harvested

Many Tennessee farmers were able to get back into the fields following heavy rains from Hurricane Helene. Northwest Tennessee David Nichols says they got an early start on harvest, and then the calendar turned to September.  “We’ve been affected by these hurricanes that’s blown... Read More.

15% of corn, 51% of soybeans harvested in SD

In its latest crop progress report, USDA says 15% of South Dakota’s corn is harvested, behind last year and the average. Soybean harvest is 51% complete, also behind the average. Sorghum harvest is 33% complete and sunflower harvest is 3% complete, both near the... Read More.

A big jump for Iowa soybean harvest

Nearly one-third of Iowa’s soybeans were harvested in the last week. USDA says 31% of soybeans were harvested and overall, 58% of the crop has been harvested in the state, ahead of this time last year. Iowa’s corn harvest also advanced the first week... Read More.

15% of corn, 68% of soybeans harvested in MN

The warm, dry conditions helped farmers advance corn harvest in Minnesota. USDA says 15% of the corn has been harvested with moisture at 19% and silage harvest 92% complete. Minnesota’s soybean harvest is 68% complete, ahead of last year and the average. Specialty crops... Read More.

23% of soybeans, 62% of corn harvested in MO

Above average temperatures and below normal rainfall continue push harvest progress in Missouri. USDA says 23% of soybeans have been harvested, in-line with last year’s progress. Corn harvested for grain is 62% complete. Rice harvest is 82% complete and cotton harvest is 20% complete,... Read More.

Congress calls for action on Mexico’s ban on corn

A bipartisan group of Midwest lawmakers is pushing for a resolution with Mexico on its genetically modified corn ban. Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee tells Brownfield Mexico should have resolved this dispute during the creation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. “If that had been their... Read More.

Kentucky update: 66% corn and 33% soybeans harvested

Recent warm, dry weather has helped Kentucky farmers get back into the fields.  Corn is 66 percent harvested and 95 percent mature.  Soybeans are 33 percent harvested, 74 percent dropping leaves, and 89 percent coloring.  Carl Bradley, a plant pathologist with the University of... Read More.

Illinois harvest rolls on

The USDA says harvest is progressing in Illinois. Christian County farmer Jeff Scott says his early results are ahead of his record year of 2022. “Probably 10 to 12 bushel better per acre on the corn than 2022 and beans are probably three to... Read More.

Warm weather fuels speedy harvest

Dry conditions are advancing harvest ahead of average in Michigan. Great Lakes Region Manager Andy Bernia with ACH Seeds tells Brownfield early sugarbeet digging across the Thumb is going well even with some yield losses. “Back in August, the numbers looked fantastic and they... Read More.

Kansas crop report

Corn harvest in Kansas continues well ahead of normal pace. According to USDA’s weekly crop progress report, 67% of corn is harvested, up 14% from last week, and well ahead of the 52% five-year average, with 97% of the crop mature. Soybeans are 30%... Read More.
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