Despite a challenging season for Texas rice growers due to pests and poor prices, yields have been average and conditions look good for the second crop. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

An irrigated corn crop during the 2024 growing season in southwest Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Water precious with supply implications

Fall armyworm, notice the thickest stripe is black. (Photo courtesy K-State Entomology Department.)

Late-summer insect update: Fall armyworms

Wind-injured corn near Beresford, South Dakota. (Credit: Heather Gessner, SDSU Extension)

Wind injury in corn

Female farmer inspecting corn tassel in cultivated field. (iStock │ #1453064225 - BitsAndSplits)

Daily Cash Bids Aug. 4th

Grain Report August 5 2025

Producers take a look at the latest in conservation techniques in western Kansas that included cover crops. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Norway phosphate discovery holds promise for future

Lindberg confirmed for key ag trade post