Some farmers in the Corn Belt say they adjusted their corn acres this spring. In Davison, Aurora and Sanborn Counties, South Dakota Chet Edinger says the farm planted more corn acres than intended, due to winter wheat failure. “Weather was the major factor for us, but I’m not afraid of a big corn crop for…… Continue Reading
A critical week for grain prices
The chief commodities economist with Stone X Group says it’s a critical week for corn and other grain prices. Arlan Suderman tells Brownfield “We have reports on Monday that are known for their market moving surprises and at the end of the week is the Indepence Day holiday. Historically, it tends to be pivotal, especially…… Continue Reading
Quarterly soybean, wheat stocks larger than last year
Quarterly soybean and wheat stocks were above expectations. The USDA says that on June 1st, soybean stocks were 1.008 billion bushels, rising 4% on the year, with improved quarterly demand, rising 3% from March to May 2024 to March to May 2025, canceled out by a larger crop in 2024 than 2023. On farm stocks…… Continue Reading
Farmers seek opportunities to sell old crop grain
Many farmers are seeking opportunities to sell old-crop grain. South-central Minnesota corn and soybean grower Rochelle Krusemark says the local soybean basis recently went from zero to -35. “There’s 35 cents right there off the Chicago market. There have been some opportunities that we’ve taken advantage of, when you see a little rally you need…… Continue Reading
Wheat acreage declines
The USDA says farmers planted few acres to wheat. Wheat planted area came out at 45.478 million acres, a little bit more than in March but 1% less than last year’s total of 46.079 million acres, with roughly 1% declines for both spring and winter wheat. Winter wheat came out at 33.325 million acres, compared…… Continue Reading
USDA makes minor adjustments to corn, soybean acres
The USDA made modest changes to its 2025 planted area figures for corn and soybeans. Following a survey of farmers, U.S. corn acreage is pegged at 95.203 million acres, slightly below what the USDA was projecting in March, but up 5% from 2024’s total of 90.594 million, with 86.774 million acres expected to be harvested…… Continue Reading
Hansen says OBBBA misses mark; Senate voting underway
The president of the Nebraska Farmers Union says the Senate version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act falls short in addressing the needs for farmers and ranchers. John Hansen tells Brownfield that while some elements of the farm bill are a good start, they don’t go far enough. “We’re struggling with where we’re…… Continue Reading
Weather swings bring early season herbicide injury
A Purdue University Extension weed scientist says this year’s rapid weather changes created ideal conditions for crop injury from some residual herbicides. Tommy Butts says several soybean fields across Indiana saw early-season injury. “Unfortunately, it just happened that we had a bad weather year,” he says. “It was cool and wet, so a lot of…… Continue Reading
Illinois EPA offering conservation assistance
The nutrient loss reduction strategy coordinator with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency says more support is available for farmers and landowners looking to utilize edge-of-field conservation practices. Trevor Sample says new Gulf Hypoxia Program (GHP) Priority Watershed Implementation Grants are aimed at reducing nitrate pollution. “We’re going to be spending $788,000 of this gulf hypoxia…… Continue Reading
Soybean, wheat export inspections up on week
The USDA says corn and soybean export inspections as of the week ending June 26th remain ahead of the respective paces needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2024/25 marketing year got underway September 1st for corn, sorghum, and soybeans, while 2025/26 began June 1st for wheat. The USDA’s next round of…… Continue Reading
