Strong Yields From Drought Stricken South Dakota

Feed supplies are in need during drought.
Feed supplies are in need during drought.
(Sara Brown)

Drought stricken areas like South Dakota are thankful as yields in some portions of the state turned out better than expected, a common theme throughout much of the Corn Belt.

South Dakota producer Brad Greenway lives on the edge of the drought, and he was pleasantly surprised with his yields.

Watch the full story on AgDay above.

AgWeb-Logo crop
Related Stories
Dave Chatterton with Strategic Farm Marketing says the market initially traded the heat for this week which is unwelcome for corn during pollination time.
Corn and soybean markets face uncertainty as China returns to buy U.S. soybeans, USDA acreage questions linger and weather drives price outlooks. Analysts offer grain marketing insights for farmers to navigate summer.
Jon Scheve with Scheve Grain says USDA punted on corn with the June Acreage Report and now farmers are in limbo until the August certified acres. So what should they do from a marketing standpoint?
Read Next
The farm economy is at a crossroads. High costs and negative margins are driving record government payments, but economists say innovation, lower costs and new demand are key to restoring profitability.
Get News Daily
Get Market Alerts
Get News & Markets App