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Oct 16, 2018 | Crop Insurance

Poor Weather Stalls Harvest

Better weather in the week ahead will help, at least on fields that aren’t too wet for machinery.

Oct 10, 2018 | Crop Insurance

Season Ends Much as It Started: Wet

Slowed field work is narrowing the gap between this year’s progress and the five-year average.

Jul 31, 2018 |

Early harvest in the crosshairs?

We have the latest on weather conditions for the remainder of the growing season.

Jun 26, 2018 |

Rain makes Grain

Corn condition exceeds the past four years and soybean condition matches 2014 and 2016.

Oct 11, 2017 |

Crop Update: Corn and soybeans continue to lag average harvested levels

Even though there are ample 2016 supplies on hand to satisfy short-term demand, the harvest delays could cause some issues at elevators and on transport lines.

Jul 6, 2017 |

Crop Progress: It’s the time of year for worries

The July weather outlook could further support spring wheat prices as harvest approaches.

Jun 13, 2017 |

Kansas Crops Mixed Some; South Dakota Feeling the Heat: Crop Progress Report

We’ve already seen some volatility on wet weather and conjecture about replant and prevent-plant acres. The next four to six weeks are the makers or breakers for corn yields.

Jun 5, 2017 |

Good/excellent Wheat Now Under 50 Percent: Crop Progress Report

USDA trimmed another percentage point from the good/excellent category for winter wheat condition in the 18 states it tracks.

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