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Pasture and Range Condition

USDA' s pasture and range condition ratings for the week ended July 10.

Soybean Crop Progress

USDA' s soybean crop progress ratings for the week ended July 10.

Land Values Should Decline Moderately Over Next Decade

Research shows booming agricultural land values are not in a bubble.

July 5 Crop Progress and Condition Ratings

USDA progress ratings for corn, cotton, wheat, rice, sorghum and pasture for the week ending July 3.

Pasture and Range Condition

USDA' s pasture and range condition ratings for the week ended July 3.

Full Coverage of the June 30 Reports

See the report data and dig into our expert analysis.

NASS To Resurvey Four States

North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Montana, will be resurveyed.

June Acreage Report: Hay

See all the hay acreage data.

June 30 Acreage Report In Perspective

Because of late planting and flood related crop losses, acreage uncertainty will linger for several months.

June 27 Crop Progress and Condition Ratings

USDA progress ratings for corn, cotton, wheat, rice, sorghum and pasture for the week ending June 26.

Winter Wheat Crop Condition

USDA' s winter wheat crop condition ratings for the week ended June 26.

Pasture and Range Condition

USDA' s pasture and range condition ratings for the week ended June 26.

Corn Planting Progress

USDA' s corn planting progress for the week ended June 26.

June 20 Crop Progress and Condition Ratings

USDA progress ratings for corn, cotton, wheat, rice, sorghum and pasture for the week ending June 19.

Pasture and Range Condition

USDA' s pasture and range condition ratings for the week ended June 19.

Corn Planting Progress

USDA' s corn planting progress for the week ended June 19.

Senate Votes to End Ethanol Subsidies

The Senate voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to eliminate billions of dollars in support for the U.S. ethanol industry.

June 13 Crop Progress and Condition Ratings

USDA progress ratings for corn, cotton, wheat, rice, sorghum and pasture for the week ending June 12.

Pasture and Range Condition

USDA' s pasture and range condition ratings for the week ended June 12.

Strategies for Capturing High Wheat Sales

Between now and December 1, wheat prices may be anywhere between $7.50 and $11.

4 Ways to Boost Double-Crop Soybean Yield

With wheat harvest a few weeks away, here is some advice for farmers that will double-crop soybeans.

June 6 Crop Progress and Condition Ratings

USDA progress ratings for corn, cotton, wheat, rice, sorghum and pasture for the week ending June 5.

Pasture and Range Condition

USDA' s pasture and range condition ratings for the week ended June 5.

Nationwide DOT Roadside Inspection Sweep June 7-9

Group of federal, state and local transportation enforcement agencies, will put 10,000 inspectors at 1,500 sites nationwide for roadside inspections June 7- 9

Online Resources: Prevented Planting Spreadsheet

Here's a spreadsheet to help farmers evaluate the decision to accept a prevented planting payment or plant corn after the crop insurance deadline.

Too much water has stunted corn growth.
Ponded, Saturated Fields Pose Risks to Young Corn

There are multiple factors that influence whether a corn crop can survive the stress.

Is it Too Late to Plant?

Growers need to consider what yields they can expect as planting stretches into June.

Wet Spring Leaves Fields Full of Untreated Weeds

The abnormally wet spring in the Eastern Corn Belt has not only hampered planting, but it also has prevented timely weed burndown applications.

May 31 Crop Progress and Condition Ratings

USDA progress ratings for corn, cotton, wheat, rice, sorghum and pasture for the week ending May 30.

Pasture and Range Condition

USDA' s pasture and range condition ratings for the week ended May 30.

May 23 Crop Progress and Condition Ratings

USDA progress ratings for corn, cotton, wheat, rice, sorghum and pasture for the week ending May 22.

Pasture and Range Condition

USDA' s pasture and range condition ratings for the week ended May 22.

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Late Planting Soil-Residual Corn Herbicide Strategies

Widen the weed window. Soil-residual corn herbicides may still be an option after emergence.

May 16 Crop Progress and Condition Ratings

USDA progress ratings for corn, cotton, wheat, rice, sorghum and pasture for the week ending May 15.

Winter Wheat Crop Condition

USDA' s winter wheat crop condition ratings for the week ended May 15.

Pasture and Range Condition

USDA' s pasture and range condition ratings for the week ended May 15.

May 9 Crop Progress and Condition Ratings

USDA progress ratings for corn, cotton, wheat, rice, sorghum and pasture for the week ending May 8.

Winter Wheat Headed and Condition

USDA' s winter wheat crop condition ratings for the week ended May 8.

Pasture and Range Condition

USDA' s pasture and range condition ratings for the week ended May 8.

May 2 Crop Progress and Condition Ratings

USDA progress ratings for corn, cotton, wheat, rice, sorghum and pasture for the week ending May 1.

Pasture and Range Condition

USDA' s pasture and range condition ratings for the week ended May 1.

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More than Just Planting Date Affects Corn Yields

While planting dates are important, Purdue Extension corn specialist Bob Nielsen says plenty of other factors can influence crop yield.

Spring Weather Disrupting Planting Plans

Wet weather in some areas and dry conditions in others are wrecking havoc on some farmer’s planting progress this spring.

Corn Planting Progress

USDA' s corn planting progress are even with year-ago levels and five-year average. Changes in some states.

Wait for Proper Soil Conditions before Planting Corn

While timely planting is important, the advantages of an earlier planting date can be lost if tillage and planting operations occur when the soil is too wet.