Crop Conditions

With cold temperatures lingering longer than many farmers prefer, you might wonder just how late a freeze could hit. Historically, the Corn Belt has seen some, but not many, freezes after June 1.

Researchers look at ways to protect crops from stress.

Scientists from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and other organizations have shown that human influences significantly impact the size of the seasonal cycle of temperature in the lowest layer of the atmosphere.

Conditions across the U.S. soybean growing regions are somewhat variable, but the 2018 crop is in good condition overall.