Agriculture News
Scouts measured average corn yield potential of 199.57 bu. per acre. Pod counts in a 3' x 3' square averaged 1,479.22.
Preliminary results from Tour leaders and Consultants on the eastern and western legs.
Soybeans saw the largest swing in basis among major grains
Economist Dan Basse predicts a bullish outlook for the beef industry, with projected 2025 revenue of $113 billion — compared with $57 billion for corn.
We saw a very healthy corn crop overall along our route across the western leg. Soybeans will require rains for a strong finish.
Yield potentials are strong in Nebraska, but yield-robbing factors may present challenges.
A variable crop was featured across Indiana and Illinois. Disease and nutrient loss were each noticeable throughout today’s travels across the eastern leg of the Crop Tour.
Crop Tour scouts found new records in Indiana and Nebraska, though challenges remain as the crop inches toward harvest.