Farm News

Eastern Nebraska farmer welcomes rain as harvest wraps up

Monday, November 4

Some much-needed moisture fell over the weekend in eastern Nebraska. Farmer Quentin Connealy tells Brownfield it comes at a good time. “We had done a little bit of tillage, but the ground from the drought was so hard that tillage was not working very... Read More.

Rain will delay some harvest progress in MO

Monday, November 4

A farmer in mid-Missouri says the more than an inch of rain that’s fallen over the past few days will delay second crop soybean harvest progress this week. “We’re waiting on late beans to dry down and we’ve been doing some tillage work.” But... Read More.

Harvest close to wrapping up in Arkansas

Monday, November 4

Harvesting is almost wrapped up for Arkansas farmers. USDA reporters say 94% of the cotton is harvested, all the rice is harvested, 93% of the soybeans are harvested, and 95% of the sweet potatoes are harvested. Arkansas farmers continue to harvest peanuts, as 95%... Read More.

Rain welcome during dry harvest in Iowa

Monday, November 4

A north Iowa farmer is welcoming moisture after extended dryness this fall. Brent Renner of Klemme says this is the first harvest he can remember with no breaks because of rain. “I was anxious to get back in the office and get to the... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 4, 2024

Monday, November 4

Dec. corn closed at $4.16 and 1/2, up 2 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.97 and 1/4, up 3 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $299.60, up $2.30Dec. soybean oil closed at 45.56, down 74 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.68 and 3/4, up 3/4... Read More.

Rains slow harvest progress

Monday, November 4

A western Indiana farmer says harvest has been a challenge. Kevin Cox says rain has slowed down progress, but they’ve almost wrapped up. “You always have those one or two outliers that are really disappointing, but for the most part we’ve got a really... Read More.

Rain a welcome sight for Wisconsin wheat and fall tillage

Monday, November 4

The rain from late last week delayed some Wisconsin harvesting, but improved soil moisture and winter wheat conditions. USDA reporters say harvesting continued without interruption early in the week, but by Sunday, Wisconsin had from half an inch to more than three inches of... Read More.

Soybeans end session with modest gains

Monday, November 4

Soybeans were modestly higher on commercial and technical buying. The cash basis is up with harvest nearly over and crush demand continues to be strong. The USDA says 94% of U.S. soybeans are harvested, compared to the five-year average of 85%. The trade is... Read More.

Soybean harvest is 96% complete

Monday, November 4

Soybean harvest is nearing completion in Ohio. According to the latest crop progress and conditions report from the USDA, corn is 89 percent harvested for grain, 17 percent ahead of last year. Soybeans are 96 percent harvested, 6 percent ahead of last year. Winter wheat is... Read More.

Michigan potato harvest is complete

Monday, November 4

Favorable weather is allowing harvest to continue to progress. The USDA says 82 percent of corn is harvested for grain, 20 percent ahead of last year. Soybeans are 95 percent harvested. Winter wheat planting is 96 percent complete, and 78 percent emerged. Sugarbeets are... Read More.

Illinois harvest nearing finish

Monday, November 4

The USDA says harvest in Illinois is nearing completion. Ogle County farmer Norm Deets has been finished for nearly a month. “It is the best year that I have ever experienced when it comes to yields, weather, and harvest ability.” He says, “I finished... Read More.

91% of U.S. corn, 94% of soybeans harvested

Monday, November 4

The end is in sight for the 2024 U.S. corn and soybean harvests. Some areas have seen recent delays, but activity for both crops is well ahead of average due to dry weather for most of the harvest season and the soil moisture recharge... Read More.