It was another big week of planting progress for Kentucky farmers. Statewide, 63 percent of the corn crop has been planted with 43 percent emerged. Soybeans are 43 percent planted, and 26 percent emerged. Tobacco set is at 14 percent, slightly ahead of last year and one percent behind the 5-year average. Seventy-one percent of…… Continue Reading
Planting season nearing its finish in Tennessee
Farmers made good use of limited field days last week with planting pushing past the halfway mark. The USDA says 83 percent of corn is planted, with 65 percent emerged. Soybeans are 53 percent planted and 34 percent emerged, while cotton is now 49 percent planted. Pastures continue to improve with 72 percent now rated…… Continue Reading
Higher start to the week for soybeans, corn, wheat
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. There’s widespread rain in the forecast for most of the region, delaying planting but boosting soil moisture. The USDA says 66% of U.S. soybeans are planted, compared to the five-year average of 53%, with 34% emerged, compared to 23% on average. The Philippines bought 145,000…… Continue Reading
Planting more than a week ahead of normal in Minnesota
Corn and soybean planting is running a week and-a-half fast than normal in Minnesota. USDA’s latest weekly crop progress report shows corn at 92 percent planted, compared to the five-year average of 77 percent. Soybeans are 81 percent planted, 10 days ahead of the usual pace. Corn emergence, at 58 percent, is nearly a week…… Continue Reading
USDA to begin approving state SNAP waivers
More states continue to request permission to make changes to the SNAP program. U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says several states have already submitted waivers to USDA and the agency is beginning to approve them as pilot programs. “That will allow states to test restrictions, evaluate those outcomes and better inform public policy.” She says…… Continue Reading
Live cattle higher to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were higher, and feeders were mixed ahead of the week’s direct business and Friday’s On Feed report from the USDA. June live cattle closed $.75 higher at $212.97 and August live cattle closed $1.17 higher at $207.92. August feeder cattle closed $.12 lower at $297.47 and September feeder…… Continue Reading
73% of Nebraska’s corn planted, 62% soybean planting complete
A southwest Nebraska farmer says his corn and soybean crops are beating his expectations. Andy Jobman tells Brownfield he wrapped up planting recently and last night’s widespread rainfall will improve crop conditions. “From what I’ve seen so far from walking my fields, I think we’re going to have some really good stands our there.” The…… Continue Reading
Kansas rains needed to wrap up winter wheat crop
A central Kansas farmer says his winter wheat crop will need timely rains to help get it across the finish line. Rick Schlender says the crop got off to a good start but has missed out on several storms recently. “We’re seeing loss of some tillers and we’re not as aggressive on tillers as…… Continue Reading
Wisconsin corn planting heads into final stretch
Dry weather helped spur planting and emergence across Wisconsin last week. USDA says 73 percent of the state’s corn is now planted, with 23 percent emerged. Soybeans are 66 percent planted and 19 percent emerged. Oats are 83 percent planted and 48 percent emerged, with condition rated 84 percent good to excellent. Potatoes are 84…… Continue Reading
Iowa corn planting reaches 91%
Corn planting is nearly complete in Iowa. USDA’s latest weekly crop progress report shows 91 percent of intended acres are planted, 12 days faster than last year and four days ahead of the five-year average. Corn emergence, at 58 percent, is three days ahead of normal. Soybean planting reached 84 percent, compared to 58 percent…… Continue Reading
