Irrigated soybeans in Keith County, Nebraska are watered by the Ogallala Aquifer. The vast underground reservoir reaches as far south as Texas, where it has declined as much as 36% since the 1950s. In Nebraska, the Ogallala has decreased by just 0.34% on average, according to analysis of U.S. Geological Survey reports, although the state’s southwest counties are showing a much greater decline. (Photo courtesy of Bill Spiegel.)

A lifeline of the High Plains—irrigation in focus

Grain Report April 22 2025

The corn crop is shaping up well across the state in areas that received recent rains. While prices are strong now, they are not expected to remain as high as they are under market pressures. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Texas producers plant corn amid strong, but uncertain markets

Pivot irrigator from Pexel, credit Refik Ekenal.

Center pivot irrigation insurance premiums rising 

Corn field. (Adobe Stock │ #373307379 - Steve)

Corn exports up and China buys tariffed soybeans

Dave Bergmeier

Much to contemplate

Grain Report April 15 2025

Twin Brooks, South Dakota, farmer David Kruger explained how he earns more profit per acre by using a corn-soybean-wheat crop in no-till fields compared to a corn-soybean rotation in conventionally tilled fields at the 2025 Soil Health Conference in Watertown, South Dakota. (Photo courtesy of South Dakota Soil Health Coalition.)

Regenerative ag can grow the bottom line