USDA rated 65% of the corn crop as “good” to “excellent” and 13% “poor” to “very poor.” The soybean crop was rated 67% “good” to “excellent” and 9% “poor” to “very poor.” On the weighted Pro Farmer Crop Condition Index (CCI; 0 to 500-point scale, with 500 representing perfect), the corn and soybean crops each dropped 4.4 points to 368.1 and 363.0, respectively, which are the lowest ratings of the growing season. Illinois led declines in both crops, falling 1.8 points for corn and 2.2 points for soybeans.

Lowest CCI ratings of the growing season for corn, soybeans and spring wheat

Tennessee State

Louisiana State

According to USDA's latest Crop Progress report, fifteen of the top soybean growing states had soybeans dropping leaves the week ending Aug. 25. However, weather and disease are taking a toll on the condition of the crop and influencing yield predictions from agronomists. Louisiana. Louisiana leads the country for soybeans...

Soybean maturity reported in 15 states as crop condition declines

Reuters

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentine farmers are likely to plant more soybeans in the current 2024/25 season, trimming the area dedicated to corn after that crop's last harvest was hit by a devastating insect plague and with rain forecasts looking rosier for soy.

Argentine farmers eye pivot to soy on corn plague fears, rain outlook

2024 Crop Tour results provide first in-field look at expected corn and soybean harvest. Cedar Falls, Iowa (Aug. 26, 2024) — Pro Farmer, a division of Farm Journal, shared its much-anticipated production estimates today for the 2024 U.S. corn and soybean crops after analyzing information from the 32nd annual Pro Farmer Crop Tour and other sources. The estimates are informed by Crop Tour data and observations collected throughout the week via an exceptional effort by scouts in thousands of fields across seven key midwestern states.

Pro Farmer Projects Corn Production Below, Soybean Production Above USDA Estimates

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An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

Illinois State

According to the USDA’s Crop Progress report released August 5, 81% of Illinois’ corn and 75% of the state's soybeans were rated Good to Excellent as August began. Plus, progress is ahead. Here, two agronomists take a closer look at the numbers, disease control, and outlook. Corn condition...

What’s going on with Illinois’ corn and soybeans?

Iowa State

Iowa Storm Center

(IowaStormCenter.com) -- A strong pacific storm system will get underway later tonight with severe thunderstorms and heavy rain. The first round of the one-two punch event is hitting across western Iowa this morning. Then the focus will be across southwest Iowa for severe thunderstorm development by this evening with threats for hail, damaging winds, heavy rainfall and a couple of isolated tornadoes.

Severe Thunderstorm/Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight.

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Most farm families receive their health insurance from an off-farm job, according to USDA. Without a family member seeking outside employment, coverage would not be affordable in many cases. Iowa’s largest farmer-owned collective, Landus, has announced a new initiative to offer farmer-focused health coverage through Landus Health and Conduit Health....

Landus launches new health coverage plans for farmers

For the week September corn was down 6 ¼ cents, December corn was 2 ½ cents lower, September soybeans lost 50 cents, November soybeans fell 45 ½ cents, September soybean meal dropped $8.30 per short ton, September soybean oil plunged 247 points, September Soft Red Winter wheat lost 12 ½ cents, September Hard Red Winter wheat fell 14 ¼ and September Hard Red Spring wheat gained 5 cents.

How Did Corn and Soybean Prices Get This Low? What is Only About Yield?

Wyoming State

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Don Hall is an avid snowmobiler, but instead of heading for the hills each winter in search of deep powder, he takes an older snowmachine to lower elevations nearer the snow line. There’s a reason the Riverton resident prefers the lower zones despite the rocks, fences and sage most riders avoid: That’s where the coyotes are.

Wyoming allows snowmobilers to run down wildlife. Despite global outrage, it may stay legal.

Cheyenne, WY

WHITE MOUNTAIN—“That’s a lot of horses,” lamented Cheyenne resident Robyn Smith from a high-desert ridgeline. It wasn’t her first exasperated exclamation. “Argh, oh crap,” was her immediate reaction to learning a federal judge had given the Bureau of Land Management the OK to proceed with plans to fully remove two wild horse herds from the landscape in southwest Wyoming.

BLM wins two lawsuits, clearing way for elimination of two Wyoming wild horse herds

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Cooking With Maryann

Whenever I go out to eat where hush puppies are served, I can't help but order some. They are so addicting! Unfortunately, they're also usually pretty expensive for what they are. Last time I ordered them at a restaurant, they were $1 each. That was definitely a wakeup call for me since a whole batch can be made up for not much more than that! Here's what you'll need to make about 24 hush puppies:

Sweet Potato and Bacon Hush Puppies

Georgia State

Corinth, MS

Daily Coffee Press

Joshua Colston, a 50-year-old resident of Corinth, Mississippi, has been sentenced to 48 months in federal prison for illegally possessing firearms while traveling through Georgia.

Man Sentenced to 48 Months for Illegal Firearms Possession while traveling through Georgia

Chicago, IL

December corn ended the day up 6¼¢. November soybeans closed up 5¾¢. All three December wheat classes closed higher as well. CBOT wheat led the way, closing up 10½¢. KC wheat closed up 9½¢. Minneapolis wheat was up 6¼¢. Ryan...

Chicago wheat ends the day up 10¢ | Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Farmers began 2024 with some uncertainty about profit margins. The USDA projected tighter farm profits and the picture has grown more challenging as crop prices dipped over the summer. University of Illinois Ag Economist Gary Schnitkey wrote in an farmdoc daily article about “growing pessimism” for corn and soybean returns...

Lower crop prices tighten farm profitability outlook

Texas State

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CJ Coombs

When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

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Corn in good/excellent condition tumbles another 2%

On Monday the USDA released the 22nd Crop Progress report of the 2024 growing season. As of Aug. 25, 84% of the 2024 corn crop in...

Corn in good/excellent condition tumbles another 2%

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