According to USDA’s latest crop progress report, 91% of corn acres and 78% of soybean acres have been planted. This is the first week the report notes corn condition with 53% good and 30% fair.

Consultancy StoneX cut its Brazilian safrinha corn crop forecast by 3.9% from last month. StoneX also cut Brazil’s 2023-24 soybean crop, which has been nearly totally harvested.

Wildlife officials depopulated the entire herd on a breeder ranch east of Dallas following a legal battle that ended at the state’s Supreme Court.

Heavy rains and high winds are contributing to dangerous dust storms and other issues in farm country. Ken Ferrie offers his take on stewardship practices that can help growers prevent or minimize these problems.

The farm bill finally saw some movement in Washington last month, but the Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor found most economists don’t think it will be passed this year, with some even saying it could be as late as 2026.

Cattle fall after lower weekly closes and softer cash trade, holding chart support. Hogs struggle on fund selling. Soybeans pull corn lower and wheat off its highs. Brad Kooima, Kooima Kooima Varilek, has more.