Commodities
Midwest Farmers Face Variable Weather Conditions in 2026 Growing Season
Farmers in the Midwest are reflecting on the challenges of the 2026 growing season. The season has been marked by variable weather conditions, which have affected crop yields and quality.
Eastern Iowa farmer Dave Walton noted that soybean pod counts are strong, but his corn crop will be variable. He believes the price has helped to offset any revenue shortfalls.
South-central Ohio farmer Scott Metzger was impacted by frost in May, which hurt wheat yields and forced him to re-plant 160 acres of beans.
Des Moines County, Iowa farmer Dan Keitzer is optimistic about the corn harvest, but notes that kernel depth may be a concern. He believes the region will have an average crop this year.