One conversation during a campus visit changed college plans completely. The agricultural communication department that resulted from that choice is now closing its doors in June 2026 due to low...
EllaMae Reiff
DTN Content Editor
DTN Content Editor EllaMae Reiff is deeply rooted in agriculture, living on a third-generation farm and bringing over a decade of experience through her involvement in 4-H and FFA. A May 2024 Purdue University graduate with degrees in Agricultural Communication and Agribusiness, she also holds an Entrepreneurship and Innovation Certificate.
As a Content Editor at DTN, EllaMae draws on her industry expertise to create and edit compelling content that resonates with the agricultural community. She has published articles in GoHorseShow Magazine and Indiana Prairie Farmer, showcasing her skills in research, interviewing, editing and storytelling.
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USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
Corn was rated 57% in good-to-excellent condition, and soybeans were rated 58% in good-to-excellent condition as of Sunday, Aug. 30. Spring wheat harvest reached 77% complete.
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USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
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USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
Corn was rated 60% in good-to-excellent condition, and soybeans were rated 61% in good-to-excellent condition as of Sunday, Aug. 16. Winter wheat harvest reached 96% complete.
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2026 Digital Yield Tour - Indiana
2026 DTN Digital Yield Tour estimates Indiana corn at 202.2 bushels per acre (bpa) and soybeans at 61.7 bpa.
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USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
Corn was rated 61% in good-to-excellent condition, and soybeans were rated 62% in good-to-excellent condition as of Sunday, Aug. 9. Winter wheat harvest reached 91% complete.
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USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
Corn was rated 61% in good-to-excellent condition, and soybeans were rated 63% in good-to-excellent condition as of Sunday, Aug. 2. Winter wheat harvest reached 86% complete.
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USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
Corn was rated 63% in good-to-excellent condition, and soybeans were rated 63% in good-to-excellent condition as of Sunday, July 26. Winter wheat harvest reached 81% complete.
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USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
Corn was rated 67% in good-to-excellent condition, and soybeans were rated 66% in good-to-excellent condition as of Sunday, July 19. Winter wheat harvest reached 74% complete.
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USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
Corn was rated 68% in good-to-excellent condition, and soybeans were rated 65% in good-to-excellent condition as of Sunday, July 12. Winter wheat harvest reached 67% complete.
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USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
Corn was rated 67% in good-to-excellent condition, and soybeans were rated 64% in good-to-excellent condition as of Sunday, July 5. Winter wheat harvest reached 59% complete.
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USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
Corn was rated 67% in good-to-excellent condition, and soybeans were rated 65% in good-to-excellent condition as of Sunday, June 28. Winter wheat harvest reached 48% complete.
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USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
Corn was rated 68% in good-to-excellent condition, and soybeans were rated 66% in good-to-excellent condition as of Sunday, June 21. Winter wheat harvest reached 40% complete.
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USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
Corn was rated 68% in good-to-excellent condition. Soybeans were 95% planted and rated 66% in good-to-excellent condition as of Sunday, June 14. Winter wheat harvest reached 25% complete.
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USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
Nationwide, corn was 97% planted, and the crop was rated 67% in good-to-excellent condition as of Sunday, June 7. Soybean planting reached 92% complete with the crop rated 65% in good-to-excellent condition. Winter wheat...