Troubles in Indiana, Illinois Corn Fields

Farmers Pat Solon and Kyle Wendland discuss crop conditions in the Eastern Corn Belt following the first two day of last week’s Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour.

By Greg Vincent

•

November 17, 2020 01:27 AM

Pat Solon, Streator, Ill., and Kyle Wendland, Fredricksburg, Iowa, discuss crop conditions in the Eastern Corn Belt following the first two day of last week’s Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour.

Both Solon and Wendland discuss how the crops compare to what they’re seeing in their areas.

Related Stories

Market Analysis

Cattle Break the 6-Year Uptrend with Trump’s Beef Plan, Border Reopening Battling a Bullish COF

Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek says the placements were 11% below last year and a bullish surprise for him and the trade. However, the President’s beef plan it stifling the recovery.

August 24, 2026 10:56 AM

Michelle Rook

Market Analysis

What Pro Farmer’s Shocking Yield Estimates Mean for the Market

Lane Akre, economist with Pro Farmer, says the corn made new highs on Friday but may have to go higher with their big yield cut of 7.5 bu. from USDA’s August estimate.

August 21, 2026 06:04 PM

Michelle Rook

Crop Production

The Hidden Problem Pro Farmer Crop Tour Scouts Uncovered Across the Corn Belt

Pro Farmer Crop Tour scouts discovered a corn crop that didn’t live up to expectations, with Pro Farmer pegging the national yield at 173.2 bu. per acre, well below USDA’s 180.7 current estimate.

August 22, 2026 07:01 AM

Tyne Morgan

Read Next

News

Harvest Squeeze: Record-High Diesel Prices Negate $6 Corn

Driven by global refining tight spots and overseas infrastructure attacks, a record-breaking $5.85 fuel spike forces farmers to bite the financial bullet just as combines hit the field.

September 04, 2026 02:00 PM

Eduardo Morales