Ag Experts Say Wisconsin is Having a Perfect Growing Season
Monday, August 8th, 2016 -- 8:02 AM
(AP) -Agricultural experts say Wisconsin in the midst of an nearly perfect growing season.The Wisconsin State Journal reports the National Agricultural Statistics Service has ranked Wisconsin's corn and soybean crops tops among the nation's corn and soybean-growing states for having the highest percentage in excellent condition. As of last week, 39 percent of the state's corn and 35 percent of its soybeans were in excellent condition.
Agricultural specialists credit an early start to the growing season, timely rain, seasonal temperatures and little disease. Anticipated record yields, though, have led to lower future prices. The corn future price for delivery in December dropped to $3.34 on Aug. 1 after reaching $4.48 in June. Soybean future prices for delivery in November dropped to $9.65 after hitting $11.86 in June.
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