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.
USDA Reports 2 More Texas NWS Cases
Monday, June 8, 2026 3:40PM CDT
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed Monday that a calf had been infected in La Salle County, Texas, which is in the adjacent county to where last week's cases were reported. But APHIS also reported a dog was infected in New Mexico.
Top 5 Things to Watch
Sunday, June 7, 2026 12:49AM CDT
The Midwest stays wet a bit longer, as we watch for possible additional New World Screwworm cases in the U.S. The June WASDE report hits Thursday.