Corn yields held steady to slightly higher across much of the Midwest, with Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, and Texas all posting small bumps. A few states saw mild declines, but overall production remains solid heading into late October, keeping markets steady for now.

Rainfall totals climb across the Southeast this week, with Florida and the Gulf Coast set for the heaviest stretch. Much lighter amounts reach the Midwest and Plains. Fieldwork windows stay tighter in the South while most central states hold steady with manageable moisture.

Warmth holds steady into mid‑October, with most of the country leaning above normal on the 8–14 day outlook. Only the north‑central band shows near‑normal temps. Expect continued mild conditions that keep fields drying and support fall harvest progress.

Rainfall builds across the southern and central states this week, with the heaviest stretch from Texas through the lower Mississippi Valley. Lighter totals reach the Midwest and East. Expect slower field drying in wetter zones and plan around softer ground conditions.

Rainfall totals climb across much of the central and southern U.S. this week, with the heaviest bands stretching from Texas through the lower Mississippi Valley. Lighter amounts reach the Midwest and East. Keep an eye on saturated fields and plan around slower‑drying ground.

Above‑normal moisture is favored from the Mississippi Valley through the Midwest and Southeast in the 6–10 day window, offering a timely boost for row crops and pastures. Much of the West trends drier, where limited precipitation continues to challenge fall fieldwork.

Drought conditions remain widespread across the West and southern Plains, with severe to extreme pockets holding firm. The Midwest and parts of the East show lighter dryness, but many areas still need steady moisture to ease stress on pastures and late‑season crops.

Above‑normal moisture is favored across much of the central U.S. in the 6–10 day outlook, offering a helpful bump for soil moisture and fall fieldwork. Near‑normal conditions hold along both coasts, with drier pockets mainly to the west and far east.

Prices tell the story today. When a simple policy meets real‑world conditions, costs climb and ripple effects follow. Most folks see tariffs raising prices and straining supply chains, with fewer noticing any boost to manufacturing or security.

Santa Teresa is set to reopen, which matters — it handled 40% of Mexico’s cattle imports before the pause last fall. Other ports like Douglas, Nogales, and Columbus carried smaller shares. A restart should ease movement and help stabilize cross‑border cattle flow for producers.

Diesel prices continue to swing with the broader energy market, holding well above the long‑term average. Volatility like this keeps fuel planning front‑of‑mind as harvest ramps up, and many farms are watching costs closely while lining up fall fieldwork.

Soybean yields hold mostly steady in the September update, with light shifts across the Midwest and a few states seeing firmer bumps. National yield edges to 52.8, up slightly, as growers watch late‑season conditions and begin lining up harvest plans.

Corn yields continue to shift as September updates roll in. The map shows mixed movement across the Corn Belt, with some states gaining ground while others slip a bit from August. National yield now sits at 178.5, down slightly, as harvest approaches.

Missouri’s “winter warning” joke aside, the week looks warm and steady. Mid‑80s temps will keep cattle comfortable and help late‑season crops hold their pace. Good time to stay on top of water, shade, and field checks as conditions stay dry and mild.

Rain builds across the Midwest this week, with heavier pockets lining up from Iowa through Illinois. Fields will see steady moisture that should help late‑season crops but may slow up any harvest starts. Keep an eye on local totals as some areas could get soaked.

Export demand stayed active today, with new soybean sales headed to China and additional volume marked for unknown destinations. Meal shipments to Germany and the Netherlands add to the mix, keeping export channels moving as we push deeper into the 26/27 marketing year.

Drought pressure is building nationwide, with the West and parts of the Plains seeing the toughest conditions. Short‑term dryness is hitting crops and pasture, while long‑term deficits continue to weigh on rangeland and water supplies.