A variable harvest across Corn Belt

Harvest is variable across portions of the Corn Belt, with many farmers noting the dry conditions. “We’ve had to irrigate a lot. We were pretty dry mid-season.” But Nebraska farmer Mark McHargue says he’s expecting a good popcorn harvest this year. Kansas farmer Joe Newland says the drought has brought variability back to corn and…… Continue Reading

Disease pressure showing as Nebraska corn harvest begins

An eastern Nebraska farmer says his fields have shown signs of disease pressure as harvest gets underway. Matt Bailey tells Brownfield… “Southern Rust and tar spot are both showing their face. All the fungicides that were applied obviously given the time of the year are running out,” he says. “I don’t know many people were…… Continue Reading

Rice harvest remains ahead of average in AR

Rice harvest made good progress in Arkansas in the last week. USDA says the crop is 75% harvested, ahead of last year and the five-year average. USDA says most of the cotton bolls in Arkansas are open and 7% of the cotton crop has been harvested, a slight increase from the previous week. Nearly three-quarters…… Continue Reading

Corn harvest begins in South Dakota

South Dakota’s corn harvest has begun and it’s not starting quickly. USDA says 3% of the crop is harvested, behind last year’s progress and only a slight increase from the previous week.  More than half of South Dakota’s soybeans are dropping leaves, with harvest 3% complete. Winter wheat is 7% emerged with 39% of the…… Continue Reading

Drought impacting Kansas harvest

A central Kansas farmer says ongoing drought has had a significant impact on corn harvest. Brian Sieker tells Brownfield… “Some of it was really rough and some of it was ok,” he says. “We were still probably 30 bushels off APH, on the best.” According to USDA’s weekly crop progress report, 41% of the crop…… Continue Reading

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