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Arkansas corn and rice harvests nearly done

Nearly all the corn in Arkansas is in the bin, and farmers are focused on harvesting other crops as the dry weather continues.  Ninety-two percent of the rice has been harvested. Eighty percent of the state’s soybeans are mature and 59% have been harvested. ... Read More.

Cattle, hog futures mostly higher to start the week

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mostly higher on spread trade ahead of the week’s direct business.  December lives closed $.02 higher at $187.02 and February lives closed $.35 higher at $188.30.  November feeders closed $.12 lower at $249.15 and... Read More.

Wisconsin farmers moving quickly to harvest dry crops

Another dry week had farmers stepping up harvest activities as crops continued to dry down rapidly. USDA statistician Greg Bussler says 95% of the state’s corn is in the dent stage with 70% of the crop mature.  The corn silage harvest is 80% finished... Read More.

Nebraska crop report

The USDA says Nebraska’s harvest continues at an average pace. According to the weekly crop progress report, 27% of the corn crop has been harvested, up 10% from last week, and near the five-year average of 24%.  Sixty seven percent of the crop is... Read More.

Ohio farmer’s harvest progressing ahead of schedule

A southern Ohio farmer says moisture from recent rains has slowed down harvest. Greg Corcoran says they’re several weeks ahead of schedule. “We’re seeing anywhere from 30 to 40 percent less on our average,” he says. “Maybe in some places worse, maybe 50% loss... Read More.

Corn, wheat finish session modestly higher

Soybeans were mostly lower. U.S. harvest conditions generally look favorable and dry parts of South America could see rain soon. The USDA says 47% of U.S. soybeans are harvested, compared to the five-year average of 34%, with 90% of the crop dropping leaves and... Read More.

30% of U.S. corn, 47% of soybeans harvested

The U.S. corn and soybean harvests continued to advance last week. That followed a generally dry week in much of the Midwest and Plains, with most of those regions expected to stay dry into mid-month. The USDA says 30% of corn is harvested, compared... Read More.

Dry weather widens harvest window

Indiana harvest is quickly progressing. According to the latest crop progress and conditions report from the USDA, corn is rated ​61 percent good to excellent with 91 percent mature, 29 percent harvested for grain, and 91 percent harvested for silage. Soybeans are ​rated ​62 percent good... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 7, 2024

Dec. corn closed at $4.26, up 1 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans closed at $10.34, down 3 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $324.00, down $6.50Dec. soybean oil closed at 44.57, up 60 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.92 and 1/2, up 2 and 3/4... Read More.

Navigating federal and state regulations

The head of Syngenta crop protection says a patchwork of foreign ag land ownership laws could hinder advancements in agriculture. Vern Hawkins says it is challenging to have different sets of rules state by state. “No business or industry can be efficient in an... Read More.

Fast harvest pace in central Iowa

A central Iowa farmer says harvest has moved quickly this year. Tim Bardole raises soybeans, corn, and hogs near Rippey in Greene County. “We’ve been running probably for three weeks. We’re done with the soybeans and have been doing corn for three days.” He... Read More.
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