Iowa farmers await spring planting

Iowa farmers have their eye on the 2025 planting season. The USDA says except for the western third, precipitation was near-normal for most of the state in December, but about 80% of Iowa continues to be at least abnormally dry. The relatively mild conditions did allow for plenty of grain movement, application of fertilizer and…… Continue Reading

Indiana mostly helped out by end-of-year precipitation

December precipitation was beneficial for Indiana. The USDA says statewide average precipitation was more than an inch above average last month, pushing soil moisture higher, especially in southern areas of the state. Average temperatures were warmer than normal, so even without snow cover, 68% of the winter wheat crop is rated good to excellent, 2%…… Continue Reading

Illinois sees warm, wet end to 2024

December was warm and wet for most of Illinois. The USDA says the average statewide temperatures and precipitation were both above normal, boosting soil moisture and aiding winter wheat development. 69% of Illinois’ winter wheat crop is in good to excellent condition, compared to 55% at the start of last year. The USDA’s weekly crop…… Continue Reading

Most of Arkansas has adequate soil moisture

Arkansas started 2025 with good soil moisture levels. The USDA says recent rainfall in the state did saturate the ground and cause some flooding, but 95% of subsoil and topsoil have adequate to surplus soil moisture, most of that in the adequate category, which will be beneficial for spring crop development. Row crop farmers are…… Continue Reading

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