A central Indiana farmer says he’s concerned warmer weather conditions could impact the start of harvest. Chris Cherry says there hasn’t been any rainfall in more than ten days. “We started out looking pretty good,” he says. “Then we went through a period where I wasn’t quite sure about it. I thought we were going…… Continue Reading
7% of U.S. corn, 5% of soybeans harvested
The USDA’s national crop ratings were mostly lower over the past week. That’s generally in line with seasonal trends, as conditions tend to dip as harvest advances, along with mostly dry weather in much of the region. As of Sunday, 67% of the corn crop is rated good to excellent, down 1% on the week,…… Continue Reading
Top-end yield loss possible after August storms in parts of Nebraska
A south-central Nebraska farmer says crop conditions are mixed. Morgan Wrich of Nelson says corn is in good shape despite on-going moisture issues. “Things are still pretty wet out there. We’re waiting for the corn to dry down. We’re sitting around 35-ish moisture level. We won’t start harvest for another week and-a-half or so and…… Continue Reading
Rain-perfect season sets stage for big harvest in southeast Kansas
Harvest season is ramping up in southeast Kansas, and an Elk County farmer says conditions have set his crop up for a breakout year. Ben Bellar tells Brownfield, “Honestly, I’ve got some of the best looking crops I’ve had in quite a few years. We’ve had just the perfect amount of rain around here.…… Continue Reading
Pork industry highlights key ag issues during Fall Legislative Conference
A Minnesota pork producer says several ag policy issues were discussed with members of Congress during last week’s Fall Legislative Action Conference in Washington, D.C. Maddie Hokanson of Goodhue is a director on the Minnesota Pork Board. “We talked about the farm bill and making sure there’s a Prop 12 fix able to be added…… Continue Reading
Farm Rescue ready to help this harvest
A volunteer with Farm Rescue says the organization stands ready to help farm families in crisis this harvest season. John Radke says over 500 volunteers across 10 Midwestern states can assist when injury or illness threatens a farm’s future. “You can’t make them happy when they’re hurt, but you can sure take the edge off…… Continue Reading
USDA forecasts food prices to rise nearly 3% in 2025
A food economist says August grocery prices posted the largest month-to-month increase in several years. David Ortega with Michigan State University tells Brownfield there are still inflationary pressures impacting food costs. “The numbers were a bit concerning, we saw the price of food, the price of groceries increase, more than half a percent,” he says. USDA…… Continue Reading
Eligible livestock producers can now apply for USDA’s $1B emergency assistance
The USDA has announced $1 billion in disaster recovery assistance for livestock producers impacted by floods and wildfires. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins tells Brownfield the funding is available through the Emergency Livestock Relief Program for 2023 and 2024 Flood and Wildfire. “This one billion dollars in funding will help producers offset increased supplemental feed costs,”…… Continue Reading
Rainfall likely across Corn Belt after hot, dry stretch
Iowa’s state climatologist says short-term outlooks show rain could be likely across parts of the Corn Belt later this week. Justin Glisan says the recent trend has been hot and dry. “In September, we are seeing in that third week on the precipitation side higher chances of rainfall. We are shifting from, at least in…… Continue Reading
Corn exports off to strong start in 2025/26, USDA reports sharp year-over-year gains
The USDA says grain and oilseed export inspections during the week ending September 11th were mostly above what’s needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2025/26 marketing year began June 1st for wheat and September 1st for corn, sorghum, and soybeans. The USDA’s next round of supply and demand numbers is out…… Continue Reading
