Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Beans were down on spillover from bean products while reacting to increased trade tensions over tariffs with China. U.S. planting and development conditions look favorable in most areas. The USDA says 67% of the crop is in good to excellent shape, with 84% planted and 63% emerged.…… Continue Reading
Illinois planting continues
The USDA says Illinois farmers continue to make planting progress. Western Illinois farmer Brady Holst, who’s based in Hancock County, says his fields are off to a good start. “We got the corn in in less than a week before the end of April.” He says, “Then finished up the beans a little bit after…… Continue Reading
Southwestern Indiana farmer continues to battle wet weather
A southwestern Indiana farmer says wet weather continues to cause planting delays. Ben Kron raises corn and soybeans in Vanderburgh County. “We’re having issues with standing water in places and a lack of oxygen going to the plants,” he says. “There’s too much water and a lot of yellow spots out in the field. It seems…… Continue Reading
R-CALF requesting investigation into false New World screwworm report
The president and CEO of R-CALF USA is requesting a federal investigation into a suspected false report that New World screwworm was detected in the U.S. Bill Bullard tells Brownfield that there is currently too much at risk in the markets. “We need to maintain the integrity of our markets, and we need to make…… Continue Reading
Wet weather could lead to acreage shifts in Ohio
A northwest Ohio farmer says the slow start to the 2025 planting season could result in some acres switching from corn to soybeans. Justin Gravatt says he recently made the decision to just plant soybeans this year. “It was getting later in the spring, but we’re probably half done with beans now,” he says. “The biggest…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 2, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.38 and 1/4, down 5 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.33 and 1/2, down 8 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $293.90, down $2.40Jul. soybean oil closed at 46.28, down 61 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.39, up 5 centsAug. live cattle closed at $211.00, up $1.65Aug. feeder cattle closed…… Continue Reading
Turns Out, Lainey Wilson Is Ditching Country Music on Her Wedding
Get ready for a wedding with a twist: Lainey Wilson shares her unexpected choice of music for the big day. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Kansas farmer says corn crop is off and running
A western Kansas farmer says his corn crop is off to a good start due to timely rains and warmer weather. Clay Schemm farms near Sharon Springs. “It’s got a really good set up right now. We were able to get out there and get the weeds under control and get the corn in the…… Continue Reading
69% of U.S. corn, 67% soybeans good to excellent
The USDA’s national corn, winter wheat, and spring wheat ratings improved slightly over the past week. That was due to generally favorable weather in many key growing areas. As of Sunday, 69% of U.S. corn is called good to excellent, up 1% on the week, with 93% planted and 78% emerged. In the first rating…… Continue Reading
Wisconsin crops, soil conditions vary
Wisconsin crop conditions vary, as the May weather affected planting and emergence differently around the state. As June begins, Janesville farmer Doug Rebout likes what he sees. “I’m looking out over the fields right now and they’re all looking nice and green, and right now, pretty clean of weeds.” Rebout says his area missed out…… Continue Reading
