Soybeans end session with modest gains

Soybeans were modestly higher on commercial and technical buying. The cash basis is up with harvest nearly over and crush demand continues to be strong. The USDA says 94% of U.S. soybeans are harvested, compared to the five-year average of 85%. The trade is also monitoring planting weather in Argentina and Brazil. Forecasts generally look…… Continue Reading

Rain a welcome sight for Wisconsin wheat and fall tillage

The rain from late last week delayed some Wisconsin harvesting, but improved soil moisture and winter wheat conditions. USDA reporters say harvesting continued without interruption early in the week, but by Sunday, Wisconsin had from half an inch to more than three inches of rainfall, with scattered reports of snow. Eighty-two percent of the winter…… Continue Reading

Illinois harvest nearing finish

The USDA says harvest in Illinois is nearing completion. Ogle County farmer Norm Deets has been finished for nearly a month. “It is the best year that I have ever experienced when it comes to yields, weather, and harvest ability.”  He says, “I finished my harvest around October 8th. Usually, I don’t even start picking…… Continue Reading

Michigan potato harvest is complete

Favorable weather is allowing harvest to continue to progress. The USDA says 82 percent of corn is harvested for grain, 20 percent ahead of last year. Soybeans are 95 percent harvested.  Winter wheat planting is 96 percent complete, and 78 percent emerged. Sugarbeets are rated 55 percent good to excellent, with 70 percent harvested. Topsoil…… Continue Reading

91% of U.S. corn, 94% of soybeans harvested

The end is in sight for the 2024 U.S. corn and soybean harvests. Some areas have seen recent delays, but activity for both crops is well ahead of average due to dry weather for most of the harvest season and the soil moisture recharge is generally welcome. The USDA says that as of Sunday, 91%…… Continue Reading

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