Warm temperatures and timely rains kept crops in good condition over the past week. Statewide, the average temperature was 76.7 degrees, 2.0 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 1.14 inches, 0.30 inches above normal. There were 4.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 31. Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 1 percent very […]

Although temperatures were above average, rain kept most crops in good condition. The high humidity and rain did hamper efforts to bale hay. Spraying for weeds, fungi and insects are the major field activities. Statewide, the average temperature was 80.1 degrees, 3.6 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 2.06 inches, 1.02 inches above normal. There were […]

Overall, a good week weather wise for much of the State with a few reports of wind damage to corn from severe weather midweek. Spraying for weeds and insects are the major field activities right now. Statewide, the average temperature was 76.1 degrees, 0.1 degree below normal. Precipitation averaged 1.07 inches, 0.37 inches above normal. […]

Widespread rain across the State helped crops and pastures. There were some reports of minor flooding and ponding on fields in the southern part of the state. Statewide, the average temperature was 74.5 degrees, 1.6 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 2.11 inches, 1.26 inches above normal. There were 4.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the […]

Cool weather and rain through much of the State helped relieve some stress on the corn, soybeans and pastures. Vegetable, oat and wheat harvest were the primary field activities. Statewide, the average temperature was 69.2 degrees, 5.2 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 0.98 inches, 0.01 inches below normal. There were 5.7 days suitabl e for […]

Hot weather continued last week with scattered rain providing much needed moisture in parts of the state. Wheat harvesting has picked up over the past week. Statewide, the average temperature was 78.4 degrees, 4.6 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 1.01 inches, 0.10 inches above normal. There were 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork during the week […]

Despite periods of rain last week, soybean planting neared completion and farmers made good progress on harvesting wheat and green beans. Statewide, the average temperature was 77.4 degrees, 4.5 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 0.84 inches, 0.17 inches below normal. There were 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 19. Topsoil moisture […]

What has made the soybean market jump? From March 1st to June 14th the November soybean market has gone from $8.70 bu to $11.49 bu, what is the cause? There is a strong buying interest with concerns over South American supplies, this has been driving demand from importers to the US, creating a higher CBOT […]

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Warm weather and limited rain aided planting activities across the state. Statewide, the average temperature was 72.8 degrees, 2.4 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 0.14 inches, 0.78 inches below normal. There were 6.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 12. Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 1 percent very short, 17 percent […]