USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
Monday, May 4, 2026 3:48PM CDT
Corn was 38% planted, soybeans were 33% planted and winter wheat was rated 31% good to excellent as of Sunday, May 3, according to USDA NASS' weekly Crop Progress report released on Monday.
Cash Market Moves
Monday, May 4, 2026 12:06PM CDT
It's been slow going for spring wheat planting in some parts of North Dakota and South Dakota as the cold temperatures are still hanging around.
View From the Cab
Monday, May 4, 2026 10:31AM CDT
Maryland farmer Chris Weaver will be one of the farmers reporting each week as part of DTN's View From the Cab feature.
USDA Confirms Disease in US Swine
Friday, May 1, 2026 3:33PM CDT
Pseudorabies has been detected in commercial swine in Iowa and Texas for the first time since its 2004 eradication, likely contracted from feral hogs. USDA APHIS and state officials are working to contain the outbreak, stressing the disease poses no food safety risk to consumers.