The US feed crop harvest ends as emerging weather patterns suggest wet weather and the possibility of delayed access to fields in the spring for parts of the Midwest.
Corn growth and harvest continues to lag as warm, dry weather conditions persist across parts of the Corn Belt, however soybean production is more in line with previous development.
Despite wet conditions and regional flooding in parts of the US, the overall crop is seeing a rapid harvest and not widespread mold or damage, says expert.
Despite regional weather challenges, harvest has started for some US feed crops and overall quality remains high, says the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
In the face of heavy rains and flooding in parts of the southeastern US, overall crop conditions are remaining strong, says the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has predicted a record corn harvest in 2012-13, potentially easing cost pressures on food manufacturers by the end of the calendar year.
