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• ▸USDA reports corn ratings improved to 65% good to excellent.
• ▸Soybean ratings increased to 68% good to excellent.
• ▸60% of corn is currently silking, indicating normal development.
• ▸6% of corn is at the dough stage, signaling maturity progress.

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• ▸Corn and soybean yields are better than expected in Eastern Missouri.
• ▸Soil compaction from a wet spring is a concern for future crop performance.
• ▸Farmer Jim Boerding remains cautiously optimistic about current yields.
• ▸The situation reflects broader resilience in agriculture despite environmental challenges.

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• ▸Kansas soybean ratings improved from 69% to 72% good to excellent.
• ▸22% of soybeans are setting pods, above the five-year average of 14%.
• ▸Corn condition ratings held steady at 64% good to excellent.
• ▸The increase in soybean health may indicate potential yield improvements.

Key points pulled from the episode

• ▸Crops in south-central Minnesota are recovering from early weather issues.
• ▸Soil crusting affected some fields after heavy rains in late April.
• ▸The impact of weather was not widespread, allowing for recovery.
• ▸Local farmers may benefit from improved crop conditions moving forward.

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• ▸80% of Iowa corn rated good to excellent
• ▸79% of Iowa soybeans rated good to excellent
• ▸Improvement noted despite ongoing heat dome
• ▸State Ag Secretary emphasizes unexpected resilience

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• ▸13 inches of rain since June has benefited crops.
• ▸Early-planted corn is showing good ear size.
• ▸Forage crops are also performing well this season.
• ▸Positive crop conditions may influence future planting decisions.

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• ▸Soybean prices are sharply higher due to increased fund and technical buying.
• ▸Near-term rainfall is expected in some areas, but long-term forecasts are hot and dry.
• ▸Production potential may be trimmed due to adverse weather conditions during critical growth stages.
• ▸Weather impacts are also affecting oilseed markets in Europe and the Black Sea region.

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• ▸Winter injury and spring frosts have reduced blueberry yields in Michigan.
• ▸Quality of the blueberries remains good despite lower pickouts.
• ▸Pricing for blueberries is currently decent, providing some relief to growers.
• ▸The mid-season assessment indicates ongoing challenges for the harvest.

Key points pulled from the episode

• ▸September corn prices rose to $4.49 and 1/2
• ▸August soybeans increased to $12.26
• ▸Chicago wheat prices fell to $6.74
• ▸Live cattle and feeder cattle prices showed gains

Key points pulled from the episode

• ▸67% of U.S. corn rated good to excellent
• ▸66% of U.S. soybeans rated good to excellent
• ▸High heat is affecting crop conditions across the Midwest and Plains
• ▸State-by-state variations in crop ratings could signal yield risks

Key points pulled from the episode

• ▸Late frost and wet conditions could limit wheat yields in Ohio for 2026.
• ▸Farmers are actively preparing crops with foliar feed and fungicides.
• ▸Weather patterns this season have raised concerns among local farmers.
• ▸The harvest is expected to begin in three weeks, heightening the urgency of these issues.

Key points pulled from the episode

• ▸Warmer weather has accelerated corn and soybean growth in Indiana.
• ▸Rainfall is affecting the timing of fungicide applications.
• ▸Farmers are adapting to the challenges posed by fluctuating weather conditions.
• ▸The growth acceleration follows a cold end to April and May.