USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
Monday, November 2, 2026 3:39PM CST
Corn was 74% harvested and soybeans were 88% harvested as of Sunday, Nov. 1, according to USDA NASS' weekly Crop Progress Report. Winter wheat was 83% planted and the crop was rated 44% good to excellent.
2026 National Wheat Yield Contest Winners
Monday, November 2, 2026 3:06PM CST
First-time winners dominated the 11th Annual National Wheat Yield Contest, though a familiar name topped all entries. Learn more about who produced award-winning grain.
View From the Range
Monday, November 2, 2026 12:58PM CST
Cross Cattle Company markets cattle strategically, retaining calves on grass until conditions and prices align, breeding all heifers, culling selectively and prioritizing profitability, flexibility and quality.
EPA Drops Livestock Emissions Models
Monday, November 2, 2026 12:11PM CST
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dropped plans for nationwide livestock air-emissions models, saying decades-old data cannot reliably estimate emissions.