Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:50:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://users.feedblitz.com/29f801da31418e00b2aaeaed8652b195/Brownfield%20O%20no%20background.png Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/brazilian-trade-team-visit-highlights-importance-of-u-s-wheat-exports/ Brazilian trade team visit highlights importance of U.S. wheat exports https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967704218/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brazilian-trade-team-visit-highlights-importance-of-US-wheat-exports/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967704218/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brazilian-trade-team-visit-highlights-importance-of-US-wheat-exports/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:21:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315203 Ohio Corn and Wheat’s director of market development says building relationships with international buyers is key to growing demand for U.S. wheat.  Wendy Osborn says new export sales often start with face-to-face conversations with farmers. “It’s always great when our buyers can be out on the farm and see firsthand the environmental care that’s put into […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967704218/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brazilian-trade-team-visit-highlights-importance-of-US-wheat-exports/feed/ 0Ohio Corn and Wheat’s director of market development says building relationships with international buyers is key to growing demand for U.S. wheat.  Wendy Osborn says new export sales often start with face-to-face conversations with farmers. “It’s always great when our buyers can be out on the farm and see firsthand the environmental care that’s put into […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/improvements-continue-at-illinois-state-fairgrounds/ Improvements continue at Illinois State Fairgrounds https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967703840/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Improvements-continue-at-Illinois-State-Fairgrounds/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967703840/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Improvements-continue-at-Illinois-State-Fairgrounds/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:10:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315200 The acting assistant director at the Illinois Department of Agriculture says the thousands of visitors expected at the upcoming Illinois State Fair will notice some updates to the fairgrounds in Springfield. Kristi Jones says last year’s announced demolition of Building 29 is complete. “Many people know that as the prior 4-H dorms, the building was in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967703840/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Improvements-continue-at-Illinois-State-Fairgrounds/feed/ 0The acting assistant director at the Illinois Department of Agriculture says the thousands of visitors expected at the upcoming Illinois State Fair will notice some updates to the fairgrounds in Springfield. Kristi Jones says last year’s announced demolition of Building 29 is complete. “Many people know that as the prior 4-H dorms, the building was in […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/schmitt-continuing-resolution-gives-congress-time-for-farm-bill-work/ Schmitt: continuing resolution gives Congress time for farm bill work https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967703402/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Schmitt-continuing-resolution-gives-Congress-time-for-farm-bill-work/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967703402/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Schmitt-continuing-resolution-gives-Congress-time-for-farm-bill-work/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:08:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315199 Ahead of the August recess, the U.S. Senate passed a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through mid-December. A U.S. Senator from Missouri, Eric Schmitt, tells Brownfield the continuing resolution provides funding for the USDA and other agencies to continue helping U.S. agriculture. “Basically all the titles that we would normally do through appropriations […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967703402/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Schmitt-continuing-resolution-gives-Congress-time-for-farm-bill-work/feed/ 0Ahead of the August recess, the U.S. Senate passed a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through mid-December. A U.S. Senator from Missouri, Eric Schmitt, tells Brownfield the continuing resolution provides funding for the USDA and other agencies to continue helping U.S. agriculture. “Basically all the titles that we would normally do through appropriations […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-farmers-stay-optimistic-for-farm-bill-passage/ Missouri farmers stay optimistic for farm bill passage https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967703030/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-farmers-stay-optimistic-for-farm-bill-passage/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967703030/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-farmers-stay-optimistic-for-farm-bill-passage/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:56:57 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315194 The U.S. Senate Ag Committee failed to advance a farm bill ahead of the August recess, but two Missouri farmers say they’re cautiously optimistic it can still get done. “They’ve got the changes in place, we’ve just got to figure out how to push this thing across the finish line,” says Cody Brock, a farmer […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967703030/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-farmers-stay-optimistic-for-farm-bill-passage/feed/ 0The U.S. Senate Ag Committee failed to advance a farm bill ahead of the August recess, but two Missouri farmers say they’re cautiously optimistic it can still get done. “They’ve got the changes in place, we’ve just got to figure out how to push this thing across the finish line,” says Cody Brock, a farmer […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/historic-4-h-building-restored-ahead-of-missouri-state-fair/ Historic 4-H building restored ahead of Missouri State Fair https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967702280/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Historic-H-building-restored-ahead-of-Missouri-State-Fair/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967702280/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Historic-H-building-restored-ahead-of-Missouri-State-Fair/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:45:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315192 The 4-H Building at the Missouri State Fair has been restored. State Fair Director Jason Moore tells Brownfield “this building was constructed in the early 1900s. In my 20 years at the fair, it’s really never had a full blown capital project. We’ve maintained it with our staff. Things like roofing, windows and brickwork, you […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967702280/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Historic-H-building-restored-ahead-of-Missouri-State-Fair/feed/ 0The 4-H Building at the Missouri State Fair has been restored. State Fair Director Jason Moore tells Brownfield “this building was constructed in the early 1900s. In my 20 years at the fair, it’s really never had a full blown capital project. We’ve maintained it with our staff. Things like roofing, windows and brickwork, you […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/u-s-dairy-industry-sees-market-potential-in-ongoing-canada-trade-dispute/ U.S. dairy industry sees market potential in ongoing Canada trade dispute https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967700645/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-dairy-industry-sees-market-potential-in-ongoing-Canada-trade-dispute/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967700645/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-dairy-industry-sees-market-potential-in-ongoing-Canada-trade-dispute/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:08:11 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315185 A trade policy expert says the Trump administration’s latest use of tariffs is designed to bring Canada back to the negotiating table. “By combining the tariffs with auto, it’s really gotten Canada’s attention in a way that hasn’t happened over the past year,” she says. Becky Rasdall Vargas with the International Dairy Foods Association says […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967700645/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-dairy-industry-sees-market-potential-in-ongoing-Canada-trade-dispute/feed/ 0A trade policy expert says the Trump administration’s latest use of tariffs is designed to bring Canada back to the negotiating table. “By combining the tariffs with auto, it’s really gotten Canada’s attention in a way that hasn’t happened over the past year,” she says. Becky Rasdall Vargas with the International Dairy Foods Association says […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/nonfat-dry-milk-dry-whey-gain-as-butter-drops-tuesday-at-cme/ Nonfat dry milk, dry whey gain as butter drops Tuesday at CME https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967698164/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nonfat-dry-milk-dry-whey-gain-as-butter-drops-Tuesday-at-CME/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967698164/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nonfat-dry-milk-dry-whey-gain-as-butter-drops-Tuesday-at-CME/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:21:10 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315181 Cash dairy prices were mixed Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.0050 to $0.6975. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.6050. No sales were reported.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5475. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.0275 to $1.47. Thirty-eight sales were reported ranging from $1.46 to $1.49.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.02 to $1.60. Fifteen sales were reported ranging from $1.59 to $1.60. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967698164/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nonfat-dry-milk-dry-whey-gain-as-butter-drops-Tuesday-at-CME/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mixed Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.0050 to $0.6975. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.6050. No sales were reported.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5475. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.0275 to $1.47. Thirty-eight sales were reported ranging from $1.46 to $1.49.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.02 to $1.60. Fifteen sales were reported ranging from $1.59 to $1.60. 

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2832/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967697384/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967697384/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315176 Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet again.  Bids and asking prices have yet to surface.  Showlists for the week are lower across all major feeding areas.  Significant trade volume will likely be delayed until midweek or later.  Boxed beef was lower at midday with light demand for solid offerings.  Choice was $1.04 lower at […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967697384/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet again.  Bids and asking prices have yet to surface.  Showlists for the week are lower across all major feeding areas.  Significant trade volume will likely be delayed until midweek or later.  Boxed beef was lower at midday with light demand for solid offerings.  Choice was $1.04 lower at […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/congressman-hears-usda-funding-and-staffing-concerns/ Congressman hears USDA funding and staffing concerns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967696433/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Congressman-hears-USDA-funding-and-staffing-concerns/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967696433/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Congressman-hears-USDA-funding-and-staffing-concerns/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:46:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315178 A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says farmers are concerned about reduced staffing and funding at the USDA. Congressman Eric Sorensen, of Illinois, says he continues to hear from producers worried about accessing programs through agencies like the Natural Resources Conservation Service. “Making sure that NRCS is there for our farmers as a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967696433/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Congressman-hears-USDA-funding-and-staffing-concerns/feed/ 0A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says farmers are concerned about reduced staffing and funding at the USDA. Congressman Eric Sorensen, of Illinois, says he continues to hear from producers worried about accessing programs through agencies like the Natural Resources Conservation Service. “Making sure that NRCS is there for our farmers as a […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/analyst-expects-higher-corn-yield-in-usdas-august-report/ Analyst expects higher corn yield in USDA’s August report https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967696046/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Analyst-expects-higher-corn-yield-in-USDAs-August-report/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967696046/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Analyst-expects-higher-corn-yield-in-USDAs-August-report/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:44:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315177 Market analyst DuWayne Bosse with Bolt Marketing says updates to the U.S. corn and soybean yields are getting attention ahead of the USDA’s August supply and demand report, scheduled for Wednesday. “If you’re in a tough area, and there’s plenty of tough areas of drought in the Western Corn Belt, you feel like the crop’s […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967696046/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Analyst-expects-higher-corn-yield-in-USDAs-August-report/feed/ 0Market analyst DuWayne Bosse with Bolt Marketing says updates to the U.S. corn and soybean yields are getting attention ahead of the USDA’s August supply and demand report, scheduled for Wednesday. “If you’re in a tough area, and there’s plenty of tough areas of drought in the Western Corn Belt, you feel like the crop’s […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wheat-market-gains-ground-as-black-sea-exports-face-disruptions/ Wheat market gains ground as Black Sea exports face disruptions https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967692659/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-market-gains-ground-as-Black-Sea-exports-face-disruptions/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967692659/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-market-gains-ground-as-Black-Sea-exports-face-disruptions/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:42:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315173 U.S. wheat prices are improving amid continued disruptions caused by the Russia-Ukraine war. University of Minnesota Extension grain market economist Ed Usset says Ukraine is anticipating a significant reduction in exports. “And it’s a big issue for us not only here in the north country, because Ukraine and Russia are major wheat exporters. They export […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967692659/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-market-gains-ground-as-Black-Sea-exports-face-disruptions/feed/ 0U.S. wheat prices are improving amid continued disruptions caused by the Russia-Ukraine war. University of Minnesota Extension grain market economist Ed Usset says Ukraine is anticipating a significant reduction in exports. “And it’s a big issue for us not only here in the north country, because Ukraine and Russia are major wheat exporters. They export […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/grassley-12-billion-in-farm-aid-could-move-without-controversy/ Grassley: $12 billion in farm aid could move without controversy https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967690484/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grassley-billion-in-farm-aid-could-move-without-controversy/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967690484/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grassley-billion-in-farm-aid-could-move-without-controversy/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:15:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315168 U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says there should be a clear path for additional economic aid for farmers.  The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield lawmakers want to address rising ag input costs resulting from the war with Iran. “When we appropriate money to replenish war material that’s been shot up during the Iran war, there’s $12 billion […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967690484/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grassley-billion-in-farm-aid-could-move-without-controversy/feed/ 0U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says there should be a clear path for additional economic aid for farmers.  The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield lawmakers want to address rising ag input costs resulting from the war with Iran. “When we appropriate money to replenish war material that’s been shot up during the Iran war, there’s $12 billion […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/average-august-forecast-likely-to-benefit-crops/ Average August forecast likely to benefit crops https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967690031/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Average-August-forecast-likely-to-benefit-crops/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967690031/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Average-August-forecast-likely-to-benefit-crops/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:07:05 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315169 A meteorologist says he expects August to deliver favorable weather conditions for most of the Corn Belt. Seth Bonhoff tells Brownfield… “We’re heading back towards that average.”  He says, “It’s gonna be a little more predictable, which makes my life easier. We’re not going to, I don’t think, have so many extremes that we did […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967690031/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Average-August-forecast-likely-to-benefit-crops/feed/ 0A meteorologist says he expects August to deliver favorable weather conditions for most of the Corn Belt. Seth Bonhoff tells Brownfield… “We’re heading back towards that average.”  He says, “It’s gonna be a little more predictable, which makes my life easier. We’re not going to, I don’t think, have so many extremes that we did […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/hoegemeyer-hometown-field-update-dunbar-ne/ Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update – Dunbar, NE https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967688966/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hoegemeyer-Hometown-Field-Update-%e2%80%93-Dunbar-NE/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967688966/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hoegemeyer-Hometown-Field-Update-%e2%80%93-Dunbar-NE/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:50:53 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=315166 Farmers and their crops are battling a series of challenges that threaten yield potential. In this Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update, agronomist Craig Langemeier says the company’s latest genetics provide farmers a selection of hybrids fit for all conditions.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967688966/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hoegemeyer-Hometown-Field-Update-%e2%80%93-Dunbar-NE/feed/ 0Farmers and their crops are battling a series of challenges that threaten yield potential. In this Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update, agronomist Craig Langemeier says the company’s latest genetics provide farmers a selection of hybrids fit for all conditions.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/healthy-living/another-alternative-to-dairy-for-those-who-need-it/ Another alternative to dairy for those who need it https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967681898/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Another-alternative-to-dairy-for-those-who-need-it/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967681898/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Another-alternative-to-dairy-for-those-who-need-it/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:21:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=healthy_living&p=315162 The National Institute of Health estimates that between 30 and 50 million American adults are lactose intolerant.  John Dailey, Mercer County Illinois goat farmer says goat milk can be a great option for those who suffer from lactose intolerance. AUDIO: John Dailey, Mercer County Illinois farmer

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967681898/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Another-alternative-to-dairy-for-those-who-need-it/feed/ 0The National Institute of Health estimates that between 30 and 50 million American adults are lactose intolerant.  John Dailey, Mercer County Illinois goat farmer says goat milk can be a great option for those who suffer from lactose intolerance. AUDIO: John Dailey, Mercer County Illinois farmer

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/an-unusually-active-summer-pattern-across-the-heartland-a-heat-for-some-others-recurring-severe-t-storms/ An unusually active, summer pattern across the Heartland: a heat wave for some, others recurring severe t-storms, https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967600028/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~An-unusually-active-summer-pattern-across-the-Heartland-a-heat-wave-for-some-others-recurring-severe-tstorms/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967600028/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~An-unusually-active-summer-pattern-across-the-Heartland-a-heat-wave-for-some-others-recurring-severe-tstorms/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=315098 Across the Corn Belt, thunderstorms—mainly from Iowa to Ohio—are boosting topsoil moisture but causing localized wind and hail damage. Temperatures remain favorable for Midwestern corn and soybeans, except for a surge of heat into the southwestern Corn Belt, including parts of Missouri. Due to hot, dry weather last month, corn was rated 40% very poor […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967600028/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~An-unusually-active-summer-pattern-across-the-Heartland-a-heat-wave-for-some-others-recurring-severe-tstorms/feed/ 0Across the Corn Belt, thunderstorms—mainly from Iowa to Ohio—are boosting topsoil moisture but causing localized wind and hail damage. Temperatures remain favorable for Midwestern corn and soybeans, except for a surge of heat into the southwestern Corn Belt, including parts of Missouri. Due to hot, dry weather last month, corn was rated 40% very poor […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/near-seasonal-warmth-heat-and-rainfall-ahead-for-most-of-the-heartland/ Near-seasonal warmth, heat and rainfall ahead for most of the Heartland https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967595444/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nearseasonal-warmth-heat-and-rainfall-ahead-for-most-of-the-Heartland/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967595444/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nearseasonal-warmth-heat-and-rainfall-ahead-for-most-of-the-Heartland/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=315088 Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and rainfall across most of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to northern New England and the western Great Basin. , Meanwhile drier-than-normal weather should be limited to the Deep South, from central and southern Texas to the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967595444/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nearseasonal-warmth-heat-and-rainfall-ahead-for-most-of-the-Heartland/feed/ 0Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and rainfall across most of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to northern New England and the western Great Basin. , Meanwhile drier-than-normal weather should be limited to the Deep South, from central and southern Texas to the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/brownfield-ag-weather-today-1331/ Brownfield Ag Weather Today https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967699097/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967699097/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=315182 An active Midwestern weather will continue for much of the week, helping to suppress temperatures and boost soil moisture. However, some Midwestern thunderstorms may contain large hail and damaging winds, while others may result in flash flooding. Five-day rainfall totals should reach 2 to 4 inches or more from Iowa into the middle Ohio Valley. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967699097/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/feed/ 0An active Midwestern weather will continue for much of the week, helping to suppress temperatures and boost soil moisture. However, some Midwestern thunderstorms may contain large hail and damaging winds, while others may result in flash flooding. Five-day rainfall totals should reach 2 to 4 inches or more from Iowa into the middle Ohio Valley. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/south-dakota-farmer-says-corn-yield-a-real-mystery-because-of-dry-summer/ South Dakota farmer says corn yield a ‘real mystery’ because of dry summer https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967615847/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-farmer-says-corn-yield-a-real-mystery-because-of-dry-summer/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967615847/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-farmer-says-corn-yield-a-real-mystery-because-of-dry-summer/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:25:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315157 A south-central South Dakota farmer says crops seem to be pushing through a dry growing season. Kevin Deinert grows corn, soybeans, and forages near Mount Vernon. “All in all, things look better than what I think they should be considering the lack of rain we’ve had in our immediate area.” He tells Brownfield conditions are […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967615847/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-farmer-says-corn-yield-a-real-mystery-because-of-dry-summer/feed/ 0A south-central South Dakota farmer says crops seem to be pushing through a dry growing season. Kevin Deinert grows corn, soybeans, and forages near Mount Vernon. “All in all, things look better than what I think they should be considering the lack of rain we’ve had in our immediate area.” He tells Brownfield conditions are […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/timely-rain-keeps-se-minnesota-crops-on-track/ Timely rain keeps SE Minnesota crops on track https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967615280/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Timely-rain-keeps-SE-Minnesota-crops-on-track/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967615280/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Timely-rain-keeps-SE-Minnesota-crops-on-track/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:14:10 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315154 A farmer in southeast Minnesota calls crops in her area “phenomenal.” Gail Donkers grows corn, soybeans, and alfalfa near Faribault. “It’s almost like knock on wood, we don’t even want to talk about it they look so good.” She tells Brownfield rains have been timely. “We’ve gotten rains at just the right times. It was […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967615280/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Timely-rain-keeps-SE-Minnesota-crops-on-track/feed/ 0A farmer in southeast Minnesota calls crops in her area “phenomenal.” Gail Donkers grows corn, soybeans, and alfalfa near Faribault. “It’s almost like knock on wood, we don’t even want to talk about it they look so good.” She tells Brownfield rains have been timely. “We’ve gotten rains at just the right times. It was […]

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