# corn belt — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover corn belt. Page: Feed: --- ## [Market Trends Report – August & September 2026](https://gfo.ca/market-trends/market-trends-report-august-september-2026/) _2026-08-17 · Grain Farmers of Ontario_ US and the World It is that time of year again. In many ways August represents the time for the stretch drive in crop development as soybeans need moisture to set pods and corn needs some moisture to finish. It has been somewhat of an uneven year in many areas within the greater North American corn belt. There has been lots of dryness and heat as well as too much rain in some areas. However, as we… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/gfo/content.blubrry.com/gfo/20260816podMT-2026-08-16_11_15_AM.mp3) ## [National Corn Growers Study Finds American Farmers Pay More For Inputs Than Competitors; Farmland Sales](https://jmanske.substack.com/p/national-corn-growers-study-finds) _2026-07-31 · Joshua Manske · Corn Belt Newsletter_ The Corn Belt Newsletter For July 2026 ## [Land Talker Jim Rothermich Talks All Things Iowa Farmland!](https://jmanske.substack.com/p/land-talker-jim-rothermich-talks) _2026-07-30 · Joshua Manske · Corn Belt Newsletter_ The Corn Belt Newsletter Podcast [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209124698/76c6982cba56cd902014f276b5622da9.mp3) ## [Market Trends Report – July & August 2026](https://gfo.ca/market-trends/market-trends-report-july-august-2026/) _2026-07-28 · Grain Farmers of Ontario_ US and the World It is a critical time of the year in grain markets. In many years mid to late July is a time where the market has already decided where this crop is going. 2026 might be a different year. Widespread hot and droughty weather in Western Europe as well as the threat of the same in North America is sending nervousness throughout the grain complex. On top of this we have all the same… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/gfo/content.blubrry.com/gfo/20260724podMT-2026-07-26_2_18_PM.mp3) ## [Special Edition – Market Trends Report – USDA Report July 6, 2026](https://gfo.ca/market-trends/special-edition-market-trends-report-usda-report-july-6-2026/) _2026-07-06 · Grain Farmers of Ontario_ US and the World It has been a solidly good spring in the American Midwest with no major planting issues. On June 29th USDA estimated 67% of the US corn crop was good to excellent while soybeans we’re rated at 65% good to excellent. June 30th always represents a benchmark for grain markets with the release of the June 30th acreage report. Acreage is important and in past years the June 30th… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/gfo/content.blubrry.com/gfo/20260705podMT-2026-07-05_3_43_PM.mp3) ## [The Lobe Rangers Talk All Things Agriculture, Conservation and Farm Policy!](https://jmanske.substack.com/p/the-lobe-rangers-talk-all-things-3d7) _2026-07-01 · Joshua Manske · Corn Belt Newsletter_ The Corn Belt Newsletter Podcast [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/204464051/03e1bb7b71dfe6268f1cf15ce7a8ab2f.mp3) ## [Inputs Costs for 2027 Near Record Level; Farmland Sales](https://jmanske.substack.com/p/inputs-costs-for-2027-near-record) _2026-06-30 · Joshua Manske · Corn Belt Newsletter_ The Corn Belt Newsletter for June 2026 ## [Matt Helmers of Iowa State University Talks All Things Nutrient Management and Water Quality](https://jmanske.substack.com/p/matt-helmers-of-iowa-state-university) _2026-06-16 · Joshua Manske · Corn Belt Newsletter_ The Corn Belt Newsletter Podcast [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202321882/f2d4e006484415e7c156936da532b42c.mp3) ## [Market Trends Report – June & July 2026](https://gfo.ca/market-trends/market-trends-report-june-july-2026/) _2026-06-15 · Grain Farmers of Ontario_ US and the World It is that time of year again when we’re in the homestretch hurtling toward most critical crop development time of the year. Often times, seasonality tells us that some of the best prices for new crop are had in mid-June and early July. This is the time when the crop can go through difficult times during the growing season. However, so far things look pretty good. US corn planting… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/gfo/content.blubrry.com/gfo/20260614podMT-2026-06-14_10_48_AM.mp3) ## [Farm Economy Continues to Struggle; Planting Progress; Land Sales](https://jmanske.substack.com/p/farm-economy-continues-to-struggle) _2026-05-31 · Joshua Manske · Corn Belt Newsletter_ The Corn Belt Newsletter for May 2026 ## [Open-source Screen Sharing with Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/20d7IDpVR07j) _2026-05-31 · **Sponsored**_ WebRTC screen sharing with simultaneous mouse & keyboard control; viewers join in browser. ## [Market Trends Report – May & June 2026](https://gfo.ca/market-trends/market-trends-report-may-june-2026/) _2026-05-19 · Grain Farmers of Ontario_ US and the World Planters are rolling across the Great North American corn belt. It is that time of year when the rubber meets the road with regard to all the plans put in place over the last few months. As of May, the 10th 57% of corn was planted in the US and 49% of intended soybean acreage was in the ground. So we’re off to a very good start. However, as every farmer knows there’s lots of risks… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/gfo/content.blubrry.com/gfo/20260516podMT-2026-05-16_12_29_PM.mp3) ## [Sitting Down With The Preeminent Agricultural Meteorologist Eric Snodgrass — His Take on the 2026 Growing Season](https://jmanske.substack.com/p/sitting-down-with-the-preeminent) _2026-05-01 · Joshua Manske · Corn Belt Newsletter_ The Corn Belt Newsletter Podcast [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/196136079/83aa6c31146487377db2188ef5cf5d3d.mp3) ## [American Farm Bureau Fertilizer Survey Shows Farmers Unable to Afford Fertilizer; Planting Commences; Land Sales](https://jmanske.substack.com/p/american-farm-bureau-fertilizer-survey) _2026-04-30 · Joshua Manske · Corn Belt Newsletter_ The Corn Belt Newsletter for April 2026 ## [Market Trends Report – April & May 2026](https://gfo.ca/market-trends/market-trends-report-april-may-2026/) _2026-04-27 · Grain Farmers of Ontario_ US and the World It is that time of year again when planters are rolling across the Great North American corn belt. As always, there are variations on this theme depending on the weather. Some producers are going well, some are delayed by rain, and some haven’t even started yet. However, as we look into 2026, we have a world awash in grain but at the same time deeply troubled by geopolitical… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/gfo/content.blubrry.com/gfo/20260425podMT-2026-04-25_4_45_PM.mp3) ## [Special Guest: Senator Peter Welch of The Senate Agriculture Committee](https://jmanske.substack.com/p/special-guest-senator-peter-welch) _2026-04-15 · Joshua Manske · Corn Belt Newsletter_ The Corn Belt Newsletter Podcast [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/194253279/ea9a4554ec0fe435da3ccf4e3349c7b6.mp3) ## [Special Edition – Market Trends Report – USDA Report April 5, 2026](https://gfo.ca/market-trends/special-edition-market-trends-report-usda-report-april-5-2026/) _2026-04-06 · Grain Farmers of Ontario_ US and the World The calendar date has changed and with that so has the psychology. Where we have been musing about old crop stocks for several weeks and months now, April 2026 will be the month where planters will really start to roll both in corn and soybeans. The March 31st USDA Prospective plantings report always serves as a benchmark for the new crop year ahead of us. Sometimes, this report… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/gfo/content.blubrry.com/gfo/20260405podMT-2026-04-05_4_18_PM.mp3) ## [Iowa State Ag Economist Chad Hart Talks Grain Markets and What to Watch for in 2026!](https://jmanske.substack.com/p/iowa-state-ag-economist-chad-hart) _2026-04-03 · Joshua Manske · Corn Belt Newsletter_ The Corn Belt Newsletter Podcast [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/193109552/8639da3dd3d313060872a500824ca9fc.mp3) ## [Market Trends Report – March & April 2026](https://gfo.ca/market-trends/market-trends-report-march-april-2026/) _2026-03-16 · Grain Farmers of Ontario_ US and the World In mid-March it is that time of year when planters are either rolling in the southern regions of the American corn belt or are being adjusted for the planting season that is almost upon us. It has been an eventful winter to say the least with prices advancing especially in the last few weeks with war breaking out in the Middle East between the United States, Israel, and Iran. War… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/gfo/content.blubrry.com/gfo/20260315podMT-2026-03-16_8_30_AM.mp3) ## [Market Trends Report – February & March 2026](https://gfo.ca/market-trends/market-trends-report-february-march-2026/) _2026-02-17 · Grain Farmers of Ontario_ US and the World Winter is still with us but if you look really hard you might see signs of spring. It is the time of year which can be quiet on farms across the greater North American corn belt. However, as the days go by their surely will be more warmth coming over the land with visions of planters heading out into the field. At the same time in South America, harvest and planting are in full… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/gfo/content.blubrry.com/gfo/20260215podMT-2026-02-15_4_33_PM.mp3) ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/uVHuu5tRowHW) _2026-02-17 · **Sponsored**_ Connect your repo and deploy instantly — Railway handles config, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Market Trends Report – January & February 2026](https://gfo.ca/market-trends/market-trends-report-january-february-2026/) _2026-01-19 · Grain Farmers of Ontario_ Written by Philip Shaw BSc(Agr.)MSc. Email: philip@philipshaw.ca Social Media X @Agridome US and the World January always represents a pivotal time in grain markets as well as farms across the Great North American corn belt. There is always a recalibration but much of it usually has to do with the January USDA report which represents the final numbers on the crop put to bed last year. Future… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/gfo/content.blubrry.com/gfo/20260118podMT-2026-01-18_7_11_PM.mp3)