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
Rain delays continue to impact Indiana farmers
A central Indiana farmer says wet weather has slowed progress for many operations across the state. Chris Cherry says some farmers are still trying to finish the 2025 planting season. “I’ve got customers that are still planting today and some of them are still planting first crop, so you don’t have to go very far…… Continue Reading
Nebraska crops catching up after temps, moisture
A northeast Nebraska farmer says crop conditions are in good shape despite some challenges early in the growing season. Quentin Connealy farms along the Missouri river about 45 minutes north of Omaha. He says it was very dry during planting. “I’d say we’re finally catching up and everything is growing really fast. I think with…… Continue Reading
Northeast Arkansas farmer says crops still behind schedule
Joe Christian, a farmer in northeast Arkansas, tells Brownfield it’s been difficult for rice and soybeans to recover from the excessive spring rains. “All of our soybeans are up and looking good, but they’re two weeks behind,” he says. “Our rice, about 75 percent is good and the other 25 percent is late and didn’t…… Continue Reading
Knee-to-waist high corn in SD as July begins
Two eastern South Dakota farmers say the corn is knee-to-waist high. In Davison, Aurora and Sanborn Counties, Chet Edinger says some of the corn is yellowing due to excessive rains in June, but a little heat should help the crop grow out of that. “Stands are good and with the failure of winter wheat, corn…… Continue Reading
Red meat exports crucial to corn profitability
The senior vice president of industry relations with the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) says red meat exports are crucial to the profitability of corn farmers. John Hinners says around $420 per beef animal and $66 per hog can be attributed to exports. “We exported 525-million bushels of corn through beef and pork just in…… Continue Reading
Tar spot reports expanding this week
Michigan State University’s plant pathologist says he’s reviewing reports of tar spot as it spreads near the Indiana border. Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield, “It looks like it’s probably tar spot, but we just wanted to do some confirmation before we lit the map up.” “I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s being found here in Michigan as well,”…… Continue Reading
