Today, the USDA published the 19th Crop Progress report of the 2025 growing season. Here’s a look at the latest corn, soybean, wheat, and oat numbers. Corn As of Aug. 10, 94% of the corn crop across the country’s top 18 corn-growing states had reached the silking stage. Progress is just shy of the…

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and Discover Dairy are inviting educators to register for the popular Adopt a Cow program, now open for the 2025-26 school year. This udderly delightful, and completely free, experience connects students with a real Wisconsin calf and her farm family, turning agriculture education into an unforgettable…

by Bradley Zwilling Each year the National Agricultural Statistics Service of the USDA releases estimated average farm real estate values by state. The estimates are based on surveys of farmers from selected geographical areas. The surveys follow strict statistical guidelines. Estimated values may be revised the following year based on additional information. Revisions may…

Just before 9:30 a.m. CT, December corn was up 3¢ at $4.08½ per bushel. November soybeans were up 19½¢ at $10.07 per bushel. “Any Chinese new-crop demand for any commodity would be favorable as there are no sales listed from the U.S.” Karl Setzer, partner with Consus Ag Consulting, said,”…

By Ryan Hanrahan Punchbowl News’ Samantha Handler reported late last week that “a farm bill battle is brewing for the fall when a set of key agriculture programs that GOP leaders neglected in their massive reconciliation package will expire.” “Agriculture Committee Republicans cleared away most of the farm bill in…

Roger Wenning shares how tiling, grid sampling, no till, cover crops, and nutrient management helped him transform multiple types of tough soils on his Indiana farm. The once erosion-prone hills and ‘crawdad ground’ have seen yields climb from 30 bushels below to 40 bushels over the county average. Watch Our…