USDA Reports Preview
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 10:44AM CDT
At 11 a.m. CDT on Thursday, June 11, USDA will release the June issue of the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report.
CTIC Spotlights North Carolina Farmers
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 9:44AM CDT
Farmers on the Conservation Technology Innovation Center (CTIC) tour in North Carolina spotlighted how they are improving soil moisture retention and cutting back on their fertility costs using cover crops on different types of operations. CTIC held its 19th annual conservation tour last week.
US Pasture Conditions Improving
Monday, June 8, 2026 5:49PM CDT
Recent rainfall brought relief to drought-stricken Plains states this past week, with improvements expected in pasture conditions. Nebraska and Arizona remain the most concerning areas, with predominantly poor ratings.
USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
Monday, June 8, 2026 3:52PM CDT
Nationwide, corn was 97% planted, and the crop was rated 67% in good-to-excellent condition as of Sunday, June 7. Soybean planting reached 92% complete with the crop rated 65% in good-to-excellent condition. Winter wheat conditions were rated 25% good to excellent and spring wheat conditions were rated 56% good to excellent, according to USDA NASS' weekly Crop Progress report released on Monday.