Through parts of Indiana, Ohio and into New York, Ken Ferrie saw no drought stress and a few areas that actually had too much rain. The corn looked good, though black layer will be pushed out to October. In eastern Iowa, some of the crops were beyond rain helping them, but in the north-central part of the state, one field had the highest corn yield check of the season.

USDA recently lowered expectations for both ag exports and imports in FY 2023. The export decline is linked to corn and wheat, while the import decline correlates with easing prices.

Drones for me, but not for thee? Hunters have a right to use drones in recovery of downed deer, says Mike Yoder. A bellwether legal fight is underway that pits hunting, freedom of speech and entrepreneurship against the bounds of government control.

So far, the U.S. Corn Belt has been one of the fortunate few places in the world to avoid the most intense weather this growing season.