USDA says most Wisconsin crops remain in good condition after a week of mixed weather conditions. Just over three days were suitable for fieldwork in the week ending Sunday. Mike Berget raises corn and soybeans in LaFayette and Green County, Wisconsin and Stephenson County, Illinois. He tells Brownfield rainfall amounts vary widely. “South of Highway…… Continue Reading
Minnesota farmer says crops are behind and fields are weedy
A southeast Minnesota farmer is concerned weeds could get a foothold on soybeans. Ben Storm of Dover spoke to Brownfield Monday, the first day he’s been able to apply post-emergence herbicide on beans. “My beans are weedier than I would’ve liked them to be at this point in the year, but between the wind and…… Continue Reading
Good crop conditions in Southern Michigan
A southern Michigan farmer says crops look pretty good and disease pressure has been limited after the slow start to the growing season. Brian Preston tells Brownfield, “I don’t think things are growing as fast as maybe we would hope that they would be at this stage, based on when we got things planted.” “But,…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures higher to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle closed higher ahead of the week’s direct cash business. August live cattle closed $.57 higher at $213.87 and October live cattle closed $.35 higher at $210.17. August feeder cattle closed $2.77 higher at $310.67 and September feeder cattle closed $2.72 higher at $310.62. Direct cash cattle…… Continue Reading
85% of Iowa corn called good to excellent
An eastern Iowa farmer says his corn crop is off to an unprecedented start. Billie Danner is from the West Liberty area. “Just looks so good that we don’t want to get it ruined by any storms right now. But corn, I’ve got to say, this is the best looking corn that I’ve seen in…… Continue Reading
Adverse weather stymies in-season fieldwork across southern Minnesota
Farmers in southern Minnesota have been dealing with windy and wet conditions as they worked to finish postemergence herbicide applications. Farm management analyst Kent Thiesse with Green Solutions Group says adverse weather also hampered top and side-dressing of nitrogen. “Wet field conditions, too much wind, all of the above can really cause some issues. And…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn, wheat mixed after USDA numbers
Soybeans were mixed. The USDA had planted area at 83.38 million acres, below March, contrary to many estimates ahead of these numbers, and down 4% on the year. Still, the USDA says there were 11.5 million intended acres of beans left to be planted when the report was assembled and prevent plant will be an…… Continue Reading
Break in weather brings planting progress in southeastern Illinois
A break in the weather has finally brought busy times for a southeastern Illinois farmer. “We’re really a month behind. Everything we’re doing now should have been done the 1st of June instead of the 1st of July.” Clark County farmer Don Guinnip says a wet April, May, and early June have led to numerous…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 30, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.20 and 1/2, up 3 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.24 and 1/4, down 3 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $271.30, up 20 centsJul. soybean oil closed at 52.51, up 6 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.28 and 3/4, up 4 centsAug. live cattle closed at $213.87, up 57 centsAug. feeder…… Continue Reading
Timely rains come at the right time for northeast Kansas crops
A northeast Kansas farmer says timely rains have come at a critical time in the growing season. Brett Neibling tells Brownfield corn and soybeans are in excellent shape. “Corn is beginning to tassel so I would think by 4th of July we might see maybe a majority of the corn in our area tasseled out…… Continue Reading
