USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 3:11PM CDT
Corn was rated 68% in good-to-excellent condition, and soybeans were rated 64% in good-to-excellent condition as of Sunday, Sept. 6. Spring wheat harvest reached 86% complete.
Tributes to Iowa Farmer Ray Gaesser
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 2:28PM CDT
Ray Gaesser, a farmer from southwest Iowa, spent nearly five decades building an Iowa farm while becoming a national agricultural leader known for conservation, renewable energy and a willingness to tackle difficult issues with a pragmatic, always positive message that farmers accomplish more by working together. He died Saturday following an accident on his farm.
What's Next for US-China?
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 7:33AM CDT
Chinese President Xi Jinping's expected Sept. 24 U.S. visit could shape agricultural trade, with China's soybean purchase commitments and new drone tariffs both potentially on the negotiating agenda.
Top 5 Things to Watch
Sunday, September 6, 2026 4:53AM CDT
The marketing week is shortened due to the Labor Day holiday Monday, but it ends with a WASDE report that could further bullish sentiment in corn futures.