May 19: Planting Is Going Strong

May 19: Planting is going strong

Planting is going strong in our area. The winds have made it difficult to get spraying done, but progress is still being made. We got some much-needed rain, but we’re hoping that it doesn’t amount to too much.

Iowa made ‘rapid progress’ planting corn, soybeans last week

Iowa farmers have less than 10% of corn acres left to plant, which puts them a whopping 12 days ahead of last year’s pace and four days ahead of normal, according to the crop progress and condition report. The report…

Iowa made ‘rapid progress’ planting corn, soybeans last week • Iowa Capital Dispatch

Iowa crops emerge from a field along south-bound Interstate 35 on May 12, 2025. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Iowa farmers have less than 10% of corn acres left to plant, which puts them a whopping 12 days ahead of last year’s pace and four days ahead of normal, according to the crop progress and condition report.  The report said farmers made “rapid progress” during the reporting period which had nearly a full week suitable for fi…

Corn ahead of last year’s planting

The Iowa Department of Agriculture released the latest Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report on May 19. Data is based on planting and growth May 12-18. Many are watching crop progress this year, as Iowa’s agricultural exports are affected by tariffs, potential tariffs and other federal changes, such as cuts to USAID, which was a large source…

ISU specialist says rain will help boost crop growth

(Radio Iow0 – An Iowa State University weather and climate specialist says the rain we are getting is welcome for farmers across the state. Madelynn Wustenberg says improved soil moisture will support crops as they enter a critical part of the growing season. Most of the state is planted for corn and soybeans at this point and emergence is really starting to look good. So this is a really good time to have some of that rainfall so that we can, y…

Soybeans Bulls Holding Their Ground at Midday

Soybeans are trying to sneak out some gains at Tuesday’s midday, with contracts 1 to 4 cents higher. The cmdtyView Cash Bean price is up 1 ½ to $10.03 3/4. Soymeal futures are up $2.10/ton so far on the day, with Soy Oil futures back down 16 points at midday....