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Pro Farmer released their state yield estimates on Friday. We compared Pro Farmer’s numbers to USDA’s state yield estimates in the August WASDE to determine the biggest misses in the east and west.

Markets open mixed with corn seeing support after the lower Pro Farmer corn yield and wheat is following. Soybeans down with rain over the weekend. Livestock see follow through technical selling and weaker cash.

Over the past 30 years of Pro Farmer Crop Tour, John Phipps has noted the reliably repetitive criticism of almost every aspect by farmers, media, and others. He addresses those critics in John’s World.

Growing up in New Mexico, around a family of farmers and ranchers, rain was the currency of hope. I spent every season waiting on rain. Anything over a 10% chance was a “good chance” for moisture.

How do you pass the 28-hours of drive time on Pro Farmer Crop Tour? Just ask our scouts! Check out a few of our favorite #PFTour22 tweets, and cast your own vote.

Market Watch is a weekly overview of ag market price action compiled by Brugler Marketing and Management. It is informational in nature and not intended to be trading advice.

What prompted Pro Farmer to drop its national corn yield estimate below 170 bu. per acre? The story seemed to be just how much damage the heat and drought did to the crop this year, even since August 1st.

In a relatively short time, corn and soybean prices have both gained $1 per bushel. This creates a decision-making opportunity.

Tune in at 1:30 p.m. central/2:30 p.m. eastern for the live broadcast of Pro Farmer’s national corn and soybean crop estimates.