Crop development behind despite hot week in Minnesota

Crop development continues to lag in Minnesota despite a week of hot temperatures. USDA’s latest crop update says corn silking is 81 percent, eight days behind last year and five days off the five-year average.  Fifty-eight percent of the crop is rated in good to excellent condition. Soybeans are 83 percent blooming, compared to 92…… Continue Reading

A dry week for Arkansas crops

A dry week allowed Arkansas farmers to get more fieldwork finished.  The National Ag Statistics Service says most of the state saw no rain. Topsoil moisture levels show just 4% of the cropland has surplus moisture, with 49% adequate, 37% short, and 10% very short and needing rain.  Subsoil levels are slightly better. Ninety-two percent…… Continue Reading

Crop conditions decline in South Dakota

In South Dakota, USDA says corn and soybean condition ratings declined 2 to 3% the last week of July. Corn is rated 67% good to excellent with 72% of the corn is in dough stage, in-line with the average. Soybeans are now rated 68% good to excellent with 43% of the state’s soybeans are setting…… Continue Reading

Cattle futures sharply lower to start the week

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower, pressured by the broader markets, waiting for direct business to develop.  October live cattle closed $3.07 lower at $179 and December lives closed $3.95 lower at $178.25.  September feeders closed $6.90 lower at $241.25 and October feeders closed $7.35 lower at $239.22.  Direct…… Continue Reading

Warm temps, low rainfall cause MO crop conditions to decline

USDA says Missouri’s corn and soybean conditions declined slightly in the last week of July, likely due to the above normal temperatures and below normal rainfall. Missouri’s corn condition is rated 77% good to excellent with 22% of the corn dented. Soybean condition is rated 74% good to excellent with 52% of the crop setting…… Continue Reading

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