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Aug 12 | Closing Market Report

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Iowa corn condition ratings remain well above national average

Crop condition ratings remain much higher than the national average in Iowa. USDA’s latest weekly crop update lists 86 percent of corn in the state in good to excellent condition, compared to 72 percent nationwide. However, south-central Iowa farmer ...
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Pollination problems persist across Midwest

Some farmers are closely watching how pollination issues could impact yield potential in their corn crop. Steve Kuiper, a farmer from Knoxville, Iowa, says he’s been finding tassel wrapped corn in his fields. “The ears we’ve had, it’s like ...
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Mid-Day Market Report for August 11, 2025

Mid-Day Market Report for August 11, 2025
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Wet to dry in southwestern Illinois

A southwestern Illinois farmer says a wet start to the year has turned dry. Kenneth Hartman, Jr., who farms in Monroe County, tells Brownfield… “We had a challenging spring.”  He says, “In April we had 13.5” of rain, so ...
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More improvements planned for Illinois State Fairgrounds

The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says more improvements are planned for the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Jerry Costello says this will be the final year the long-abandoned Building 29 will loom over the fairgrounds.  “Which is the ...
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Illinois Master Showmanship winners announced

The “Grand Champion Overall Master Showman” of the 2025 Illinois State Fair has been announced. Hunter Shrike, of Champaign County, son of Dan and Jennifer Shrike, won the title, out-showing sixty-four other young livestock exhibitors in the 25th annual ...
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Sticker shock at the parts counter

Some farmers preparing for the 2025 harvest say they’re seeing prices rise at the parts counter. “We were able to get what we needed, and haven’t had to wait on too much, but prices on them are still increasing, ...
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Aug 11 | Closing Market Report

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USDA invests $152 million in Iowa rural development

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced more than $150 million in investments for nearly 20 rural development projects in Iowa. Speaking at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines Saturday, Rollins said rural prosperity is a national ...
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Weather challenges make putting up hay difficult

Persistently wet weather this summer has frustrated many alfalfa growers, including Jolene Riessen in northwest Iowa. “The deal with the alfalfa is just trying to get it up around the rain showers. It’s been a real challenge this year.” ...
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Sen. Grassley reflects on favorite state fair activities, hasn’t missed a fair since 1974

A U.S. Senator from Iowa says he hasn’t missed an Iowa State Fair in more than 50 years. Republican Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield he’s been a consistent fairgoer since 1974. “I went to a few fairs before then, but ...
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