EllaMae Reiff

DTN Content Editor

@ellareiff

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.

Recent Blogs by Author

Editors' Notebook

1/28/2026 | 3:33 PM CST

Purdue Agricultural Sciences Education and Communication Department to Close Due to Low Enrollment

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...
Editors' Notebook

11/28/2025 | 9:11 AM CST

Lessons From the Buggy Seat During Harvest Season

A farmer's daughter shares how her role evolved from nervously learning to drive the grain buggy during harvest 2024 to finding new ways to contribute in 2025.

More From This Author

USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report

5/18/2026 | 3:57 PM CDT

Crop Progress: Corn 76% Planted, Soybeans 67% Planted, Winter Wheat Rated 27% Good to Excellent as of May 17

Corn was 76% planted, soybeans were 67% planted and winter wheat was rated 27% good to excellent as of Sunday, May 17, according to USDA NASS' weekly Crop Progress report released on Monday.
USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report

5/11/2026 | 4:10 PM CDT

Crop Progress: Corn 57% Planted, Soybeans 49% Planted, Winter Wheat Rated 28% Good to Excellent as of May 10

Corn was 57% planted, soybeans were 49% planted and winter wheat was rated 28% good to excellent as of Sunday, May 10, according to USDA NASS' weekly Crop Progress report released on Monday.
USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report

5/4/2026 | 3:48 PM CDT

Crop Progress: Corn 38% Planted, Soybeans 33% Planted, Winter Wheat Rated 31% Good to Excellent as of May 3

Corn was 38% planted, soybeans were 33% planted and winter wheat was rated 31% good to excellent as of Sunday, May 3, according to USDA NASS' weekly Crop Progress report released on Monday.
USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report

4/27/2026 | 3:46 PM CDT

Crop Progress: Corn 25% Planted, Soybeans 23% Planted, Winter Wheat Rated 30% Good to Excellent as of April 26

Corn was 25% planted, soybeans were 23% planted and winter wheat was rated 30% good to excellent as of Sunday, April 26, according to USDA NASS' weekly Crop Progress report released on Monday.
USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report

4/20/2026 | 3:46 PM CDT

Crop Progress: Corn 11% Planted, Soybeans 12% Planted, Winter Wheat Rated 30% Good to Excellent as of April 19

Corn was 11% planted, soybeans were 12% planted and winter wheat was rated 30% good to excellent as of Sunday, April 19, according to USDA NASS' weekly Crop Progress report released on...
USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report

4/13/2026 | 3:51 PM CDT

Crop Progress: Corn 5% Planted; Winter Wheat 34% in Good-to-Excellent Condition

Corn was 5% planted as of Sunday, April 12, and winter wheat was rated 34% good to excellent, according to USDA NASS's weekly Crop Progress report released on Monday.
USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report

4/6/2026 | 3:48 PM CDT

Winter Wheat Condition Rated 35% Good to Excellent in First National USDA Crop Progress Report of 2026

Winter wheat was 7% headed, and the crop was rated 35% good to excellent as of Sunday, April 5, according to USDA NASS' first national Crop Progress report of 2026 released on Monday.