Gigi Wood

Hail, tornadoes, and heavy rain damaged crops across the Corn Belt, with some Nebraska corn fields facing total loss.

Corn and soybeans are performing well across Minnesota, but expanding drought and low soil moisture have climatologists warning that conditions could deteriorate rapidly this summer.

North Carolina crops are showing signs of drought stress as soil moisture dwindles. Farmers are reporting poor emergence, stressed corn, and concerns about hay supplies heading into summer.

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Here’s a closer look at the status of Illinois' most important crops.

U.S. farm equipment sales weakened again in May. AEM reports tractor sales fell 21.6% year over year and combine sales dropped 56.1%, with both categories lower year to date.

After a wet April, Wisconsin entered drought conditions during one of its driest Mays on record. Recent rains have improved conditions, but concerns remain.

The share of Iowa classified as abnormally dry or worse has increased by nearly 62 percentage points since early May, but northwest Iowa farmers say corn and soybean crops remain in good condition.

Kansas winter wheat farmers are facing severe drought stress after a warm, dry winter accelerated crop growth and depleted soil moisture. Some fields have already been abandoned as yields decline across western Kansas.

Here’s a closer look at the status of North Dakota’s most important crops.

Nebraska drought conditions eased slightly after recent rain, but experts say winter wheat losses are mounting while ranchers struggle with poor pasture and forage conditions.

Here’s a closer look at the status of Missouri’s most important crops.

Winter wheat and pasture conditions are deteriorating in Colorado as drought impacts emerge earlier than expected. A recent snowstorm offered only temporary relief.

April AEM data shows U.S. tractor sales down 11.3% year over year, with sharp drops in high-horsepower units, while combine sales rose 3.4% despite a slight year-to-date dip.

South Dakota faces intensifying drought, with nearly 37% of the state in severe to extreme conditions and farmers reporting dry soils despite recent rains.

Here’s a closer look at the status of Wisconsin’s most important crops.

The Iowa Economic Development Authority board has approved tax credits for four companies with projects that represent over $100.8 million in investment and the creatation of 87 jobs. The awards approved by the IEDA board Friday include:

The USDA reports U.S. winter wheat is 11% headed, with 32% rated poor to very poor. Conditions vary widely across key states, with drought stressing Plains crops.

North Carolina farmers face a critical 30-day window as drought conditions persist after one of the driest stretches on record.