The effects of El Nino hang over South America as planting begins in
September.
7^South America Calling
Pasture and range conditions improved slightly in the High Plains and
Southwest but worsened across the Midwest and Southern Plains due to heat.
Overall conditions remain significantly worse than a year ago, with poor
conditions nearly doubled.
BPasture Conditions Decline as Heat, Drought Outpace Any Gains
John Deere unveiled "JD," a free AI assistant embedded in Operations
Center, that analyzes a farm's existing field, machine and operational data to
deliver personalized, actionable insights, with farmers retaining full control
of their data.
BDeere launches Into AI Race With 'JD'
The holiday Americans observe on the first Monday in September is a case
study in how a holiday can change over time, including what it celebrates.
=^An Urban's Rural View
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.
:^USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
