Winter Wheat

America’s winter wheat belt is heading into spring under serious pressure after USDA pegged the crop at just 35% good to excellent, while poor-to-very-poor ratings climbed to 31% and drought stayed locked across the hardest-hit Plains states.

By Juan Manuel Garro

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April 7, 2026

Farm country just got its first official 2026 progress shock as USDA showed winter wheat at 35% good to excellent, corn at 2% planted, soybeans at 2% and sorghum at 2%, a slow but very watchable start to the new growing season.

By Juan Manuel Garro

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April 7, 2026

The Northern Plains are staring at a brutal early April stretch after DTN warned one more system on Friday and Saturday could bring widespread mixed precipitation and heavy snow, while colder temperatures are expected to hang around through next week.

By Juan Manuel Garro

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April 5, 2026

The Midwest is heading into a muddy April headache after DTN warned of repeated showers, thunderstorms and significant freezing rain across the north, with more heavy rain on Friday and Saturday set to boost soil moisture but delay planting progress badly.

By Juan Manuel Garro

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April 3, 2026

The Northern Plains are staring at a brutal early April stretch after DTN warned two more systems through Saturday could bring widespread mixed precipitation and heavy snow, while colder temperatures linger into next week and keep early fieldwork stuck in the mud.

By Juan Manuel Garro

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April 2, 2026

The new DTN Ag Weather Brief says this week could be a real headache for farmers as repeated systems bring planting moisture to the Midwest, but also enough rain, cold snaps and even northern snow to keep plenty of equipment parked.

By Juan Manuel Garro

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April 1, 2026

USDA confirms historic armyworm invasion destroying Texas winter wheat yields

By Juan Manuel Garro

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March 19, 2026

Kansas winter wheat drought conditions plummet as flash drought scorches the Plains

By Juan Manuel Garro

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March 18, 2026

Right-to-repair loophole closes as Colorado farmers hack combines

By Juan Manuel Garro

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March 15, 2026

Kansas black blizzard buries winter wheat as historic drought hits extreme

By Juan Manuel Garro

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March 15, 2026

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Winter Wheat

America’s winter wheat belt is heading into spring under serious pressure after USDA pegged the crop at just 35% good to excellent, while poor-to-very-poor ratings climbed to 31% and drought stayed locked across the hardest-hit Plains states.

Farm country just got its first official 2026 progress shock as USDA showed winter wheat at 35% good to excellent, corn at 2% planted, soybeans at 2% and sorghum at 2%, a slow but very watchable start to the new growing season.

The Northern Plains are staring at a brutal early April stretch after DTN warned one more system on Friday and Saturday could bring widespread mixed precipitation and heavy snow, while colder temperatures are expected to hang around through next week.

The Midwest is heading into a muddy April headache after DTN warned of repeated showers, thunderstorms and significant freezing rain across the north, with more heavy rain on Friday and Saturday set to boost soil moisture but delay planting progress badly.

The Northern Plains are staring at a brutal early April stretch after DTN warned two more systems through Saturday could bring widespread mixed precipitation and heavy snow, while colder temperatures linger into next week and keep early fieldwork stuck in the mud.

The new DTN Ag Weather Brief says this week could be a real headache for farmers as repeated systems bring planting moisture to the Midwest, but also enough rain, cold snaps and even northern snow to keep plenty of equipment parked.

USDA confirms historic armyworm invasion destroying Texas winter wheat yields

Kansas winter wheat drought conditions plummet as flash drought scorches the Plains

Right-to-repair loophole closes as Colorado farmers hack combines

Kansas black blizzard buries winter wheat as historic drought hits extreme

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