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Scattered rains helped crops but slowed Wisconsin’s farmers
The scattered rains were welcome in Wisconsin last week, but they hampered fieldwork. USDA reporters say there were almost five days suitable for fieldwork, and topsoil moisture levels are rated as 12% surplus, 72% adequate, and 14% short. Eighty-two percent of Wisconsin’s corn is now in the dough stage, with 43% in the dent stage. …
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Michigan soybean harvest in sight
Corn and soybeans are just starting to mature in Michigan. Southwest Michigan farmer Jake Drozd tells Brownfield soybean harvest is getting close. “There’s some beans turning, there are guys probably cutting soybeans next week,” he shares. “Our own stuff, I’d say we’re probably going to be that 3rd to 4th week of September on some…
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Corn harvest begins in Missouri
Corn harvest is underway in Missouri, ahead of average for this time of the year. USDA says corn harvest for grain is 5% complete, with 39% of the crop mature. Rice harvest continues in the Missouri Bootheel at 15% complete, also ahead of average. Cotton bolls are starting to open at 14%, ahead of average.…
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Beef prices soar to record highs, yet farmers struggle to reap benefits
Beef prices soar to record highs, yet farmers struggle to reap benefits Michigan Farm News
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Wheat Futures Rise in Short-Covering Rally
Wheat Futures Rise in Short-Covering Rally — Daily Grain Highlights Marketscreener.com
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International cooperation was key to stabilize wheat prices after the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
International cooperation was key to stabilize wheat prices after the Russian Invasion of Ukraine Nature.com
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Kansas crop conditions largely unchanged as harvest approaches
Corn and soybean conditions were largely unchanged from week to week. According to USDA’s weekly conditions report, 48% of the crop is rated good to excellent, up slightly from last week. The USDA reports 36% of the crop is at the mature stage, with 96% in the dough stage and 76% in the dough stage.…
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Corn harvest in Kentucky is in full swing
Harvest is underway in Kentucky. Corn harvest is 11% complete, with 80% of the crop in the dent stage and 50% mature. Sixty-seven percent is rated good to excellent. Caleb Ragland farms in central Kentucky and says he’ll have a little later harvest this year. “Our potential is probably slightly below average, but I think we’ll…
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Nebraska crops continue to improve ahead of harvest
Corn continues to mature in Nebraska as farmers prepare for harvest. According to USDA’s weekly crop progress report, 23% of the state’s crop is mature, compared to 17% a week ago, with 67% of the crop reported as good to excellent. USDA says 93% of corn is in the dough stage and 74% at the…
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Safety First: Considerations for Early Fall Manure Removal
Safety First: Considerations for Early Fall Manure Removal Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Why did South Africa’s farm economy underperform in the second quarter of 2024?
Why did South Africa’s farm economy underperform in the second quarter of 2024 Wandile Sihlobo
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Australian chickpea crop sees major expansion
Pulse Weekly: Australian chickpea crop sees major expansion Farmtario
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Experts Warn Conditions Are Right For Texas Hurricanes
LOOK: Could Texas Be In Line For More Hurricanes This Year? Experts Warn Conditions Are Right For It. Talk 1340
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Weakening Farm Income Prospects Weigh on Farmer Sentiment
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The August Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 13 points from July to a reading of 100, echoing levels seen from fall 2015 to winter 2016 during the early stages of a significant downturn in the U.S. farm economy. The Index of Current Conditions also dropped 17 points to 83, while the…
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Brazil soy planting growth slowing, Argentina accelerating
Brazil soy planting growth slowing, Argentina accelerating Successful Farming
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Why egg prices are becoming expensive again
An expert said continued bird flu challenges across U.S. poultry farms have caught up to the markets at the wholesale and retail levels.
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US farmer confidence nosedives on low commodity prices
US farmer confidence nosedives on low commodity prices World Grain
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Firestone Ag Introduces Bridgestone Tractor Tires
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Firestone Ag, a division of Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone), and the leader in farm tire technology, introduces the premium performance and uncompromising wear life of Bridgestone tractor tires to U.S. and Canadian farmers and custom operators. Bridgestone sets new performance standards for agricultural tires. All three tires in the Bridgestone lineup feature our…
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Firestone Ag Introduces Destination Cart Tire
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Firestone Ag, a division of Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone), introduces the high-performing Destination Cart radial tire, providing a heavy-duty grain cart tire designed to support soil health and fluctuating cart weights. “Specifically designed with soil health in mind, Destination Cart features a shallow skid depth and wide lug spacing that creates a flotation effect…
