Live Coverage: Pro Farmer Crop Tour turns spotlight on Illinois and western Iowa
The Pro Farmer Crop Tour has found underwhelming crops in Illinois, while Iowa corn is holding up. The tour's preliminary route reports indicate variable crop conditions across states. In Nebraska, corn yield has fallen 9% with the lowest ear count since 2013. Disease is building in soybeans. The tour's findings are impacting corn and soybean prices.
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- ✓ Nebraska corn yield has fallen 9% with the lowest ear count since 2013.
- ✓ Disease is building in soybeans.
- ✓ Illinois crops are underwhelming.
What changed
The tour's focus shifted to Illinois and western Iowa, with reports of underwhelming crops in Illinois and relatively better conditions in Iowa.
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Pro Farmer Crop Tour finds underwhelming crops in Illinois, Iowa corn holds up
The Pro Farmer Crop Tour has found underwhelming crops in Illinois, while Iowa corn is holding up. The tour's preliminary route reports indicate variable crop conditions across states. In Nebraska, corn yield has fallen 9% with the lowest ear count since 2013. Disease is building in soybeans. The tour's findings are impacting corn and soybean prices.
Why it matters
The Pro Farmer Crop Tour is an annual event that provides insights into US crop conditions. The tour's findings can significantly impact corn and soybean prices. This year's tour is taking place amid concerns about crop yields and weather conditions. The tour's results will help traders and analysts assess the US crop supply.
What is confirmed
- Nebraska corn yield has fallen 9% with the lowest ear count since 2013.
- Disease is building in soybeans.
- Illinois crops are underwhelming.
- Iowa corn is holding up.
Still unconfirmed
- Weather conditions are impacting crop yields in South Dakota and Ohio.
What to watch next
- Further updates from the Pro Farmer Crop Tour
- US crop supply and yield reports
- Impact on corn and soybean prices
confidence 75%Sources used for this update (8)
- Barchart.com — Corn and Soybean Prices Have a Major Catalyst This Week as the Pro Farmer Crop Tour Kicks Off
- Southeast AgNET — The Pro Farmer Crop Tour Kicks Off
- profarmer.com — From the Rows | Chip Flory outlines Day 2 of the Crop Tour
- Pro Farmer — Live Coverage: Pro Farmer Crop Tour turns spotlight on Illinois and western Iowa
- AgWeb — 'Underwhelming' Crops in Illinois While Iowa Corn Holds Up, and Disease Builds in Soybeans
- Rural Radio Network — Nebraska corn yield falls 9% as Pro Farmer finds lowest ear count since 2013
- Pro Farmer — Preliminary route reports from Day 3 of the eastern leg of the Crop Tour
- Agrolatam — Weather Cuts Corn Outlook in South Dakota and Ohio as Crop Tour Raises Supply Risks
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