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Weekend rains slow planting pace in Iowa

An extension agronomist says the planting season has been in full swing across Iowa. Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University says, “All field operations have been happening all at once and across fence lines from each other.” She tells Brownfield some activity has slowed down due to widespread rains over the weekend. “It’s good to…… Continue Reading

Tennessee farmers make good planting progress

Warm weather has helped improve crops and planting conditions in Tennessee. The USDA says 25 percent of corn, 15 percent of soybeans, and two percent of cotton is planted. Winter wheat is rated 70 percent good to excellent, with 80 percent of the crop jointed and 22 percent headed. Pastures continue to improve with 59…… Continue Reading

Corn half planted, first crop hay begins in Arkansas

Arkansas farmers have passed the halfway point for planting corn. USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service says as of Sunday, 62% of the Arkansas corn is now in the ground. That’s up 20% from last week, behind last year, but well ahead of the five-year average. Forty percent of the corn has already emerged, which is…… Continue Reading

Planting progress jumps in Illinois

The USDA says Illinois farmers made significant planting progress last week. Ken Franklin grows corn and soybeans in Christian County. “I think we’re pretty happy with where we’re at.” He says, “You know, we’re sitting here right now for us about 2/3 done with beans and probably 1/3 with corn, but just kind of a…… Continue Reading

Cattle futures lower to start the week

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower ahead of the week’s direct business. Markets were also pressured by weakness in the broader markets. June live cattle closed $.32 lower at $203.75, and August live cattle closed $.12 lower at $200. May feeder cattle closed $1.32 lower at $295.52 and August feeder…… Continue Reading

Nebraska corn planting picks up pace

A northeast Nebraska farmer says planting is off to a great start. Quentin Connealy tells Brownfield he started corn and soybean planting mid-week last week and soil temperatures are in good shape. “We’re pretty close to 60 degrees in the ground and had some good warm days, but Friday and Saturday we’re real cold around…… Continue Reading