Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:57:51 +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/june-rains-bringing-optimism-for-northern-illinois-crops/ June rains bringing optimism for northern Illinois crops https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958297931/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~June-rains-bringing-optimism-for-northern-Illinois-crops/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958297931/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~June-rains-bringing-optimism-for-northern-Illinois-crops/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:57:49 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313052 A northwestern Illinois farmer says his 2026 crops are off to a good start. Jon Rosenstiel, who raises corn, soybeans, alfalfa, and cattle in Stephenson County, tells Brownfield, “We were dry and warm early in the season, so we got our crops in, and most everything went in fine shape.”  He says, “Stands are good, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958297931/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~June-rains-bringing-optimism-for-northern-Illinois-crops/feed/ 0A northwestern Illinois farmer says his 2026 crops are off to a good start. Jon Rosenstiel, who raises corn, soybeans, alfalfa, and cattle in Stephenson County, tells Brownfield, “We were dry and warm early in the season, so we got our crops in, and most everything went in fine shape.”  He says, “Stands are good, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/minnesota-corn-soybean-conditions-slip-amid-uneven-rainfall/ Minnesota corn, soybean conditions slip amid uneven rainfall https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958297934/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-corn-soybean-conditions-slip-amid-uneven-rainfall/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958297934/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-corn-soybean-conditions-slip-amid-uneven-rainfall/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:56:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313055 Crop conditions declined over the past week in Minnesota. Corn dropped one percentage point in USDA’s latest weekly crop update to 79 percent good to excellent, while soybeans went from 80 to 76 percent good to excellent. University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Ryan Miller tells Brownfield moisture has been variable so far. “So some […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958297934/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-corn-soybean-conditions-slip-amid-uneven-rainfall/feed/ 0Crop conditions declined over the past week in Minnesota. Corn dropped one percentage point in USDA’s latest weekly crop update to 79 percent good to excellent, while soybeans went from 80 to 76 percent good to excellent. University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Ryan Miller tells Brownfield moisture has been variable so far. “So some […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-higher-to-start-the-week-42/ Cattle futures higher to start the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958297556/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-to-start-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958297556/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-to-start-the-week/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:53:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=313056 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, waiting for direct business to develop, feeder cattle had additional support from the losses in corn.  August live cattle closed $.72 higher at $247.35 and October live cattle closed $1.02 higher at $241.  August feeder cattle closed $3.82 higher at $370.42 and September feeder […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958297556/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-to-start-the-week/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, waiting for direct business to develop, feeder cattle had additional support from the losses in corn.  August live cattle closed $.72 higher at $247.35 and October live cattle closed $1.02 higher at $241.  August feeder cattle closed $3.82 higher at $370.42 and September feeder […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/calhoun-county-farmer-sees-promising-crops-despite-spotty-rainfall/ Calhoun County farmer sees promising crops despite spotty rainfall https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958297523/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Calhoun-County-farmer-sees-promising-crops-despite-spotty-rainfall/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958297523/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Calhoun-County-farmer-sees-promising-crops-despite-spotty-rainfall/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:50:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313053 A farmer in west-central Iowa says crops are doing okay. Brent Johnson grows corn and soybeans in Calhoun County. “As a broad stroke, things actually look pretty decent. Of course there’s a lot of variability in that comment. But as far as what I’m experiencing at home, crops really look pretty good.” He tells Brownfield […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958297523/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Calhoun-County-farmer-sees-promising-crops-despite-spotty-rainfall/feed/ 0A farmer in west-central Iowa says crops are doing okay. Brent Johnson grows corn and soybeans in Calhoun County. “As a broad stroke, things actually look pretty decent. Of course there’s a lot of variability in that comment. But as far as what I’m experiencing at home, crops really look pretty good.” He tells Brownfield […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/year-over-year-rise-for-egg-production-in-may/ Year-over-year rise for egg production in May https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296956/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Yearoveryear-rise-for-egg-production-in-May/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296956/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Yearoveryear-rise-for-egg-production-in-May/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:37:39 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313010 U.S. egg production was up in May. The USDA says 9.212 billion eggs were produced last month, rising 5% on the year, thanks to a 4% jump in the number of layers to 375.203 million head and a slight improvement for average productivity to 2,455 eggs per 100 layers. That larger laying flock comes as […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296956/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Yearoveryear-rise-for-egg-production-in-May/feed/ 0U.S. egg production was up in May. The USDA says 9.212 billion eggs were produced last month, rising 5% on the year, thanks to a 4% jump in the number of layers to 375.203 million head and a slight improvement for average productivity to 2,455 eggs per 100 layers. That larger laying flock comes as […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cattle-producer-wants-greater-transparency-from-usda-on-new-world-screwworm-response/ Cattle producer wants greater transparency from USDA on New World Screwworm response https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296842/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-producer-wants-greater-transparency-from-USDA-on-New-World-Screwworm-response/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296842/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-producer-wants-greater-transparency-from-USDA-on-New-World-Screwworm-response/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312931 Cattle producers want the USDA to be more transparent about New World screwworm. Jeff Reed, a cattle producer from southern Missouri, and the past president of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, says transparency could help him make more proactive management decisions. “The facilities and the true timeline on the sterile flies,” he says. “Obviously Texas, New […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296842/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-producer-wants-greater-transparency-from-USDA-on-New-World-Screwworm-response/feed/ 0Cattle producers want the USDA to be more transparent about New World screwworm. Jeff Reed, a cattle producer from southern Missouri, and the past president of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, says transparency could help him make more proactive management decisions. “The facilities and the true timeline on the sterile flies,” he says. “Obviously Texas, New […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-mixed-corn-and-wheat-down-watching-weather/ Soybeans mixed, corn and wheat down, watching weather https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296614/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-mixed-corn-and-wheat-down-watching-weather/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296614/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-mixed-corn-and-wheat-down-watching-weather/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:25:31 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=313009 Soybeans were mixed, unable to follow through on the initial gains. Crush margins have dipped, but are still positive, and bean oil was up on biodiesel demand expectations. The trade is waiting for more new demand from China after Thursday’s sales announcement and will continue to watch U.S. development weather. The USDA says 66% of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296614/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-mixed-corn-and-wheat-down-watching-weather/feed/ 0Soybeans were mixed, unable to follow through on the initial gains. Crush margins have dipped, but are still positive, and bean oil was up on biodiesel demand expectations. The trade is waiting for more new demand from China after Thursday’s sales announcement and will continue to watch U.S. development weather. The USDA says 66% of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/june-rains-benefitting-wisconsin-crops/ June rains benefitting Wisconsin crops https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296617/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~June-rains-benefitting-Wisconsin-crops/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296617/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~June-rains-benefitting-Wisconsin-crops/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:23:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313051 A southeastern Wisconsin farmer says a rainy June has just been what his crops needed. Casey Kelleher, who grows corn and soybeans in Jefferson County, says the dry month of May slowed crop development in his area. “We only had 2-tenths in May, so this June rain really helped.”  He says, “It got so dry […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296617/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~June-rains-benefitting-Wisconsin-crops/feed/ 0A southeastern Wisconsin farmer says a rainy June has just been what his crops needed. Casey Kelleher, who grows corn and soybeans in Jefferson County, says the dry month of May slowed crop development in his area. “We only had 2-tenths in May, so this June rain really helped.”  He says, “It got so dry […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/crop-conditions-hold-in-south-dakota/ Crop conditions hold in South Dakota https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296371/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Crop-conditions-hold-in-South-Dakota/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296371/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Crop-conditions-hold-in-South-Dakota/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:17:10 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313039 Timely rains continue to help crop conditions in South Dakota improve. The USDA says corn is rated 67 percent good-to-excellent and increase of 1 percent on the week. Soybeans are rated 63  percent good-to-excellent, an unchanged on the week. Winter wheat harvest has not started but the crop is rated 12 percent good-to-excellent. Spring wheat […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296371/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Crop-conditions-hold-in-South-Dakota/feed/ 0Timely rains continue to help crop conditions in South Dakota improve. The USDA says corn is rated 67 percent good-to-excellent and increase of 1 percent on the week. Soybeans are rated 63  percent good-to-excellent, an unchanged on the week. Winter wheat harvest has not started but the crop is rated 12 percent good-to-excellent. Spring wheat […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ohio-grower-hopeful-for-growing-season-despite-a-replant/ Ohio grower hopeful for growing season despite a replant https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296299/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-grower-hopeful-for-growing-season-despite-a-replant/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296299/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-grower-hopeful-for-growing-season-despite-a-replant/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:15:59 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313023 A longtime Ohio no-till farmer says recent rains have created variable field conditions. Jay Brandt farms southeast of Columbus. “Most of our soybean crop, we got in early, right before the weather broke, and they’ve been very stable,” he shares. “Corn has been a little bit more challenging for us on that. We’ve done about […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296299/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-grower-hopeful-for-growing-season-despite-a-replant/feed/ 0A longtime Ohio no-till farmer says recent rains have created variable field conditions. Jay Brandt farms southeast of Columbus. “Most of our soybean crop, we got in early, right before the weather broke, and they’ve been very stable,” he shares. “Corn has been a little bit more challenging for us on that. We’ve done about […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-farmer-optimistic-third-times-a-charm-for-soybeans/ Missouri farmer optimistic third-times a charm for soybeans https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296302/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-farmer-optimistic-thirdtimes-a-charm-for-soybeans/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296302/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-farmer-optimistic-thirdtimes-a-charm-for-soybeans/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:15:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313038 A northwest Missouri farmer excessive rainfall continues to negatively impact crop development. Jordan Bottiger says it’s been a rough month. “There’s definitely some terrace channels. We planted some beans last week for the third time. We’re not giving up on them until July. The crop is showing it from the water amount.” He tells Brownfield […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296302/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-farmer-optimistic-thirdtimes-a-charm-for-soybeans/feed/ 0A northwest Missouri farmer excessive rainfall continues to negatively impact crop development. Jordan Bottiger says it’s been a rough month. “There’s definitely some terrace channels. We planted some beans last week for the third time. We’re not giving up on them until July. The crop is showing it from the water amount.” He tells Brownfield […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/winter-wheat-pace-harvest-slows-in-kansas/ Winter wheat pace harvest slows in Kansas https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296185/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Winter-wheat-pace-harvest-slows-in-Kansas/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296185/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Winter-wheat-pace-harvest-slows-in-Kansas/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:13:43 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313037 Central Kansas farmer Paul Penner says a series of rain events has stalled winter wheat harvest. He says the crop was a few weeks ahead of schedule, which created an usual problem. “The regrowth created a lot of green heads in the crop. We had to wait again for the wheat to mature.” He tells […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296185/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Winter-wheat-pace-harvest-slows-in-Kansas/feed/ 0Central Kansas farmer Paul Penner says a series of rain events has stalled winter wheat harvest. He says the crop was a few weeks ahead of schedule, which created an usual problem. “The regrowth created a lot of green heads in the crop. We had to wait again for the wheat to mature.” He tells […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/jump-in-crop-development-also-increases-disease-weed-pressures/ Jump in crop development also increases disease & weed pressures https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296188/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Jump-in-crop-development-also-increases-disease-weed-pressures/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296188/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Jump-in-crop-development-also-increases-disease-weed-pressures/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:13:21 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313030 Michigan’s wheat crop is just starting to show signs harvest is nearing Kaitlin Waibel is the Michigan Technical Service Representative for BASF. “It’s most behind up in the Thumb, and then in some of those southern areas we’re starting to see it turn a little bit.” The USDA says Michigan wheat is one percent harvested […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296188/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Jump-in-crop-development-also-increases-disease-weed-pressures/feed/ 0Michigan’s wheat crop is just starting to show signs harvest is nearing Kaitlin Waibel is the Michigan Technical Service Representative for BASF. “It’s most behind up in the Thumb, and then in some of those southern areas we’re starting to see it turn a little bit.” The USDA says Michigan wheat is one percent harvested […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-june-22-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 22, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296191/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-June/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296191/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-June/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:12:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=313008 Jul. corn $4.11 and 1/2, down 6 centsJul. soybeans $11.15 and 3/4, down 7 centsJul. soybean meal $299.80, down $1.50Jul. soybean oil 71.15, up 145 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.97 and 1/2, down 8 and 1/4 centsAug. live cattle $247.35, up 72 centsAug. feeder cattle $370.42, up $3.82Jul. lean hogs $94.65, down 37 centsJul. Class III […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296191/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-June/feed/ 0Jul. corn $4.11 and 1/2, down 6 centsJul. soybeans $11.15 and 3/4, down 7 centsJul. soybean meal $299.80, down $1.50Jul. soybean oil 71.15, up 145 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.97 and 1/2, down 8 and 1/4 centsAug. live cattle $247.35, up 72 centsAug. feeder cattle $370.42, up $3.82Jul. lean hogs $94.65, down 37 centsJul. Class III […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/recent-indiana-rainfall-brings-crop-variability/ Recent Indiana rainfall brings crop variability https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296194/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Recent-Indiana-rainfall-brings-crop-variability/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296194/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Recent-Indiana-rainfall-brings-crop-variability/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:12:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313015 A west central Indiana farmer says his corn and soybeans are off to a good start, despite a challenging spring. Tyler Everett says recent rainfall has created crop variability.  “We’ve got corn that is three to four inches tall, and we’ve got corn that’s three to four feet tall,” he says. “It’s very spread out. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296194/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Recent-Indiana-rainfall-brings-crop-variability/feed/ 0A west central Indiana farmer says his corn and soybeans are off to a good start, despite a challenging spring. Tyler Everett says recent rainfall has created crop variability.  “We’ve got corn that is three to four inches tall, and we’ve got corn that’s three to four feet tall,” he says. “It’s very spread out. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/timely-rain-helps-ease-drought-conditions-across-nebraska/ Timely rain helps ease drought conditions across Nebraska https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296197/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Timely-rain-helps-ease-drought-conditions-across-Nebraska/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296197/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Timely-rain-helps-ease-drought-conditions-across-Nebraska/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:12:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313036 A central Nebraska farmer says widespread rain fall is helping improve on-going drought conditions. Clay Govier says his corn and soybeans were hanging on prior to Saturday’s 3-inch rain. “Corn is a little stripped up but it’s nothing it won’t grow out of.” He tells Brownfield he’s optimistic the moisture will help his soybean crop […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296197/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Timely-rain-helps-ease-drought-conditions-across-Nebraska/feed/ 0A central Nebraska farmer says widespread rain fall is helping improve on-going drought conditions. Clay Govier says his corn and soybeans were hanging on prior to Saturday’s 3-inch rain. “Corn is a little stripped up but it’s nothing it won’t grow out of.” He tells Brownfield he’s optimistic the moisture will help his soybean crop […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/68-of-u-s-corn-66-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/ 68% of U.S. corn, 66% of soybeans good to excellent https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296200/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296200/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:10:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313011 U.S. corn and soybean condition ratings held over the past week. That followed another week of wide-ranging, but generally favorable, weather in many key growing areas. The USDA says 68% of U.S. corn is rated good to excellent, steady on the week, with 97% of the crop emerged and 5% silking. 66% of soybeans are […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296200/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/feed/ 0U.S. corn and soybean condition ratings held over the past week. That followed another week of wide-ranging, but generally favorable, weather in many key growing areas. The USDA says 68% of U.S. corn is rated good to excellent, steady on the week, with 97% of the crop emerged and 5% silking. 66% of soybeans are […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/osu-says-growing-veterinarian-shortage-impacting-adequate-care-for-livestock-and-equines/ OSU says growing veterinarian shortage impacting adequate care for livestock and equines https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296017/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~OSU-says-growing-veterinarian-shortage-impacting-adequate-care-for-livestock-and-equines/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296017/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~OSU-says-growing-veterinarian-shortage-impacting-adequate-care-for-livestock-and-equines/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:02:11 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313049 An assistant professor at Ohio State University’s Agricultural Technical Institute says a nationwide shortage of veterinarians is impacting livestock care in rural communities. Sarah Mastellar says for example, there are a number of equine veterinarians are reaching retirement age. “We’re not really seeing veterinarians want to enter equine practice,” she says. “There’s also some salary […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958296017/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~OSU-says-growing-veterinarian-shortage-impacting-adequate-care-for-livestock-and-equines/feed/ 0An assistant professor at Ohio State University’s Agricultural Technical Institute says a nationwide shortage of veterinarians is impacting livestock care in rural communities. Sarah Mastellar says for example, there are a number of equine veterinarians are reaching retirement age. “We’re not really seeing veterinarians want to enter equine practice,” she says. “There’s also some salary […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/uncertainty-hangs-around-e15/ Uncertainty hangs around E15 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958295483/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Uncertainty-hangs-around-E/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958295483/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Uncertainty-hangs-around-E/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:43:47 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313047 The next first vice president of the National Corn Growers Association says passage of nationwide, year-round E15 remains a top priority. Bill Leigh, who farms in central Illinois, says the organization’s goal is to see access to higher blends of ethanol addressed by the Senate’s version of the farm bill. “But we’re not sure if […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958295483/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Uncertainty-hangs-around-E/feed/ 0The next first vice president of the National Corn Growers Association says passage of nationwide, year-round E15 remains a top priority. Bill Leigh, who farms in central Illinois, says the organization’s goal is to see access to higher blends of ethanol addressed by the Senate’s version of the farm bill. “But we’re not sure if […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/crop-insurance-guidance-key-for-farmers-recovering-from-june-storms/ Crop insurance guidance key for farmers recovering from June storms https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958295213/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Crop-insurance-guidance-key-for-farmers-recovering-from-June-storms/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958295213/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Crop-insurance-guidance-key-for-farmers-recovering-from-June-storms/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:36:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313045 A southwest Iowa crop insurance agent says producers impacted by damaging storms should focus first on documenting losses and contacting their agent. Kaleb Tillman is with United Group Insurance in Shenandoah and Red Oak. “Have them go over and discuss with you what needs to be done next, whether or not you need to turn […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958295213/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Crop-insurance-guidance-key-for-farmers-recovering-from-June-storms/feed/ 0A southwest Iowa crop insurance agent says producers impacted by damaging storms should focus first on documenting losses and contacting their agent. Kaleb Tillman is with United Group Insurance in Shenandoah and Red Oak. “Have them go over and discuss with you what needs to be done next, whether or not you need to turn […]

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