Central Illinois farmer Doug Schroeder doesn’t expect to have any problems getting the parts and services he needs this fall for harvest. He bases that assumption on how well things worked for crop farmers during planting season, in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Lincoln Journal Star)

Farm bankruptcies continue to rise, but the rate of new filings is slowing. (KMA)

Soon, Illinois farmers will harvest corn and soybean crops with the second-highest yields for that state ever. Yet, University of Illinois economists are projecting just small returns on beans and small losses on corn – and only if more USDA payments arrive. (Successful Farming)

In Napa the LNU Lightning Complex fires are affecting a great number of agricultural workers who are still out working despite current conditions. (KRON)

 Many Midwestern states are recording abundant crop yields, but the economic picture for U.S. farmers remains fragile. (Wall Street Journal)

Health and safety remain a high priority on the farm. If you are looking for resources to help you develop a farm plan to prepare for disasters and catastrophic events, check out this resource created by Penn State Extension.