Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:12:10 +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/2026/07/compeers-economic-minute-usdas-crop-acreage-report/ Compeer’s Economic Minute – USDA’s Crop Acreage Report https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959560475/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Compeer%e2%80%99s-Economic-Minute-%e2%80%93-USDAs-Crop-Acreage-Report/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959560475/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Compeer%e2%80%99s-Economic-Minute-%e2%80%93-USDAs-Crop-Acreage-Report/#respond Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:12:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?p=313618 The latest USDA Acreage Report is out, and Ag Economist Megan Roberts explains what it means for farmers. She compares the June report to March planting intentions, discusses market reactions, and shares key takeaways on margin management, input costs, and what to watch as the growing season continues. For more market insights, subscribe to Megan’s […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959560475/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Compeer%e2%80%99s-Economic-Minute-%e2%80%93-USDAs-Crop-Acreage-Report/feed/ 0The latest USDA Acreage Report is out, and Ag Economist Megan Roberts explains what it means for farmers. She compares the June report to March planting intentions, discusses market reactions, and shares key takeaways on margin management, input costs, and what to watch as the growing season continues. For more market insights, subscribe to Megan’s […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farm-groups-push-25-tariff-on-brazilian-ethanol-in-ustr-investigation/ Farm groups push 25% tariff on Brazilian ethanol in USTR investigation https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959554490/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-groups-push-tariff-on-Brazilian-ethanol-in-USTR-investigation/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959554490/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-groups-push-tariff-on-Brazilian-ethanol-in-USTR-investigation/#respond Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:35:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313600 Several agricultural groups are encouraging the U.S. Trade Representative to impose a 25 percent reciprocal tariff on Brazilian ethanol. “We need to have access to their markets just like they have access to ours.” National Corn Growers Association First Vice President and Michigan farmer Matt Frostic tells Brownfield the country has had an 18% tariff […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959554490/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-groups-push-tariff-on-Brazilian-ethanol-in-USTR-investigation/feed/ 0Several agricultural groups are encouraging the U.S. Trade Representative to impose a 25 percent reciprocal tariff on Brazilian ethanol. “We need to have access to their markets just like they have access to ours.” National Corn Growers Association First Vice President and Michigan farmer Matt Frostic tells Brownfield the country has had an 18% tariff […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/hot-weather-on-the-plains-seasonal-temps-across-the-corn-belt-a-more-tranquil-period-for-most/ Hot weather on the Plains, seasonal temps across the Corn Belt; a more tranquil period for most https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959431316/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hot-weather-on-the-Plains-seasonal-temps-across-the-Corn-Belt-a-more-tranquil-period-for-most/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959431316/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hot-weather-on-the-Plains-seasonal-temps-across-the-Corn-Belt-a-more-tranquil-period-for-most/#respond Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=313548 Across the Corn Belt, temperatures remain mostly favorable for reproductive summer crops and will exceed 90°F later Tuesday only in some western production areas, such as Nebraska and South Dakota. On July 5, sixteen percent of the U.S. corn was silking, while 34% of the soybeans were blooming, versus respective 5-year averages of 14 and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959431316/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hot-weather-on-the-Plains-seasonal-temps-across-the-Corn-Belt-a-more-tranquil-period-for-most/feed/ 0Across the Corn Belt, temperatures remain mostly favorable for reproductive summer crops and will exceed 90°F later Tuesday only in some western production areas, such as Nebraska and South Dakota. On July 5, sixteen percent of the U.S. corn was silking, while 34% of the soybeans were blooming, versus respective 5-year averages of 14 and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/a-return-to-warm-to-hot-drier-weather-for-most-of-the-heartland/ A return to very warm, hot and generally drier weather for most of the Heartland https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959429612/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-return-to-very-warm-hot-and-generally-drier-weather-for-most-of-the-Heartland/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959429612/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-return-to-very-warm-hot-and-generally-drier-weather-for-most-of-the-Heartland/#respond Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:15:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=313537 Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of hotter-than-normal weather nationwide, except for near-normal temperatures in New England. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal rainfall across much of the country should contrast with drier-than-normal conditions from the northern and central Plains into the upper Midwest.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959429612/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-return-to-very-warm-hot-and-generally-drier-weather-for-most-of-the-Heartland/feed/ 0Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of hotter-than-normal weather nationwide, except for near-normal temperatures in New England. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal rainfall across much of the country should contrast with drier-than-normal conditions from the northern and central Plains into the upper Midwest.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/brownfield-ag-weather-today-1313/ Brownfield Ag Weather Today https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959554496/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959554496/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/#respond Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=313601 For the remainder of the week, a broad pattern of loosely organized showers and thunderstorms will affect the central and eastern U.S. Over time, afternoon thunderstorms across the South and East will become less numerous, while showers will become more focused in the vicinity of a cold front, starting today across the northern Plains and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959554496/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/feed/ 0For the remainder of the week, a broad pattern of loosely organized showers and thunderstorms will affect the central and eastern U.S. Over time, afternoon thunderstorms across the South and East will become less numerous, while showers will become more focused in the vicinity of a cold front, starting today across the northern Plains and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-corn-condition-striving-compared-to-other-crops/ Michigan corn condition preforming well compared to other crops https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959454905/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-corn-condition-preforming-well-compared-to-other-crops/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959454905/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-corn-condition-preforming-well-compared-to-other-crops/#respond Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:57:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313593 A Thumb-area farmer says corn seems to be adapting to challenging weather conditions the best this season. Matt Frostic tells Brownfield, “It looks to be a really good crop, it has that potential.” “Soybeans have been struggling with the moisture and the cold weather, I would say they’re kind of way behind at this point,” he shares. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959454905/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-corn-condition-preforming-well-compared-to-other-crops/feed/ 0A Thumb-area farmer says corn seems to be adapting to challenging weather conditions the best this season. Matt Frostic tells Brownfield, “It looks to be a really good crop, it has that potential.” “Soybeans have been struggling with the moisture and the cold weather, I would say they’re kind of way behind at this point,” he shares. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/lerner-heat-dome-impact-should-be-limited/ Lerner: heat dome impact should be limited https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959454893/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lerner-heat-dome-impact-should-be-limited/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959454893/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lerner-heat-dome-impact-should-be-limited/#respond Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:57:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313565 An ag meteorologist says the heat dome in the forecast for the U.S. Plains isn’t expected to have a widespread impact on pollinating corn, the growing crops or livestock. “As long as the ridge is going to be dominating in the plains,” says Drew Lerner with World Weather Incorporated. “If, for some reason, the ridge […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959454893/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lerner-heat-dome-impact-should-be-limited/feed/ 0An ag meteorologist says the heat dome in the forecast for the U.S. Plains isn’t expected to have a widespread impact on pollinating corn, the growing crops or livestock. “As long as the ridge is going to be dominating in the plains,” says Drew Lerner with World Weather Incorporated. “If, for some reason, the ridge […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-mixed-to-start-the-week-7/ Cattle futures mixed to start the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959454908/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-mixed-to-start-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959454908/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-mixed-to-start-the-week/#respond Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:56:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=313596 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher watching direct business, feeders were lower, pressured by the higher move in corn.  August live cattle closed $.12 lower at $239.10 and October live cattle closed $.35 higher at $234.65.  August feeder cattle closed $.12 lower at $360.50 and September feeder cattle closed $.60 lower […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959454908/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-mixed-to-start-the-week/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher watching direct business, feeders were lower, pressured by the higher move in corn.  August live cattle closed $.12 lower at $239.10 and October live cattle closed $.35 higher at $234.65.  August feeder cattle closed $.12 lower at $360.50 and September feeder cattle closed $.60 lower […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/minnesota-farmer-says-corn-wheat-and-soybeans-are-looking-strong/ Minnesota farmer says corn, wheat and soybeans are looking strong https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959454212/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-farmer-says-corn-wheat-and-soybeans-are-looking-strong/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959454212/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-farmer-says-corn-wheat-and-soybeans-are-looking-strong/#respond Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:45:31 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313589 A farmer in northwest Minnesota is encouraged by crop conditions. Austen Germolus of Borup says planting went well and rains have been timely. “We had a good stand on corn, wheat is full and looks good. It’s all headed out (and) we got our application of fungicide applied. And the beans are probably looking the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959454212/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-farmer-says-corn-wheat-and-soybeans-are-looking-strong/feed/ 0A farmer in northwest Minnesota is encouraged by crop conditions. Austen Germolus of Borup says planting went well and rains have been timely. “We had a good stand on corn, wheat is full and looks good. It’s all headed out (and) we got our application of fungicide applied. And the beans are probably looking the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/dry-window-helps-missouri-producers-put-up-quality-hay/ Dry window helps Missouri producers put up quality hay https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959454182/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Dry-window-helps-Missouri-producers-put-up-quality-hay/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959454182/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Dry-window-helps-Missouri-producers-put-up-quality-hay/#respond Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:43:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313586 A break in the rain ahead of Independence Day provided a window for Missouri producers to cut and bale hay. “If we’ve got a three day window, that’s good. We’re rolling,” says Cody Zuroweste, a cow-calf producer in Callaway County. “We’ve done probably close to 300 bales. The stuff we’ve seen, you know, there’s not […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959454182/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Dry-window-helps-Missouri-producers-put-up-quality-hay/feed/ 0A break in the rain ahead of Independence Day provided a window for Missouri producers to cut and bale hay. “If we’ve got a three day window, that’s good. We’re rolling,” says Cody Zuroweste, a cow-calf producer in Callaway County. “We’ve done probably close to 300 bales. The stuff we’ve seen, you know, there’s not […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/tassels-everywhere-early-planted-north-iowa-corn-takes-off/ ‘Tassels everywhere’: early planted north Iowa corn takes off https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959453492/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tassels-everywhere-early-planted-north-Iowa-corn-takes-off/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959453492/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tassels-everywhere-early-planted-north-Iowa-corn-takes-off/#respond Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:38:42 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313587 A north Iowa farmer says corn is already tasseling. April Hemmes farms near Hampton. “You know the old grandpa adage ‘knee high by the 4th of July’ and I have tassels everywhere.” She tells Brownfield her earliest corn was planted before April 20th. “And that is all starting to tassel and really popping, and looking […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959453492/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tassels-everywhere-early-planted-north-Iowa-corn-takes-off/feed/ 0A north Iowa farmer says corn is already tasseling. April Hemmes farms near Hampton. “You know the old grandpa adage ‘knee high by the 4th of July’ and I have tassels everywhere.” She tells Brownfield her earliest corn was planted before April 20th. “And that is all starting to tassel and really popping, and looking […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-corn-return-from-holiday-with-weather-concerns/ Soybeans, corn return from holiday with weather concerns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959453495/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-return-from-holiday-with-weather-concerns/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959453495/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-return-from-holiday-with-weather-concerns/#respond Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:33:11 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=313519 Soybeans were sharply higher on fund and technical buying. The USDA’s national crop rating should show the impact of recent heat and flooding in some key growing areas. The USDA says 64% of U.S. soybeans are in good to excellent shape, 1% lower than a week ago, with 34% of the crop blooming and 9% […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959453495/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-return-from-holiday-with-weather-concerns/feed/ 0Soybeans were sharply higher on fund and technical buying. The USDA’s national crop rating should show the impact of recent heat and flooding in some key growing areas. The USDA says 64% of U.S. soybeans are in good to excellent shape, 1% lower than a week ago, with 34% of the crop blooming and 9% […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/severe-weather-impacting-illinois-crop-conditions/ Severe weather impacting Illinois crop conditions https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959452466/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Severe-weather-impacting-Illinois-crop-conditions/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959452466/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Severe-weather-impacting-Illinois-crop-conditions/#respond Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:31:44 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313583 The director of the Illinois Farm Service Agency says farmers across the state have been impacted by a variety of severe weather conditions this growing season. William Graff tells Brownfield, “We’ve had damaging tornadoes, we’ve had hail, we’ve had, you know, the ongoing flooding. There’s been a lot of localized, heavy, heavy rainfall that has […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959452466/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Severe-weather-impacting-Illinois-crop-conditions/feed/ 0The director of the Illinois Farm Service Agency says farmers across the state have been impacted by a variety of severe weather conditions this growing season. William Graff tells Brownfield, “We’ve had damaging tornadoes, we’ve had hail, we’ve had, you know, the ongoing flooding. There’s been a lot of localized, heavy, heavy rainfall that has […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/june-rains-creates-winter-wheat-harvest-challenges-but-quality-strong/ June rains creates winter wheat harvest challenges, but quality strong https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959451638/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~June-rains-creates-winter-wheat-harvest-challenges-but-quality-strong/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959451638/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~June-rains-creates-winter-wheat-harvest-challenges-but-quality-strong/#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:29:57 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313566 Winter wheat harvest has wrapped up for many Missouri farmers, and the crop has been good quality. Brice Fischer from west-central Missouri recently told Brownfield it was one of the muddiest wheat harvests he’s had in a long time. “The test weight was fair to low, with lots of moisture in the wheat,” he says. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959451638/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~June-rains-creates-winter-wheat-harvest-challenges-but-quality-strong/feed/ 1Winter wheat harvest has wrapped up for many Missouri farmers, and the crop has been good quality. Brice Fischer from west-central Missouri recently told Brownfield it was one of the muddiest wheat harvests he’s had in a long time. “The test weight was fair to low, with lots of moisture in the wheat,” he says. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/timely-rains-benefitting-wisconsin-crops/ Timely rains benefitting Wisconsin crops https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959451641/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Timely-rains-benefitting-Wisconsin-crops/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959451641/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Timely-rains-benefitting-Wisconsin-crops/#respond Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:25:43 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313580 An eastern Wisconsin farmer says a dry start to the year has given way to timely rains. Danny Brisky, who grows soybeans, corn, and alfalfa in Dodge County, says his crops are off to a good start. “It was one of the wetter Aprils around here, but one of the drier Mays.”  He says, “So, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959451641/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Timely-rains-benefitting-Wisconsin-crops/feed/ 0An eastern Wisconsin farmer says a dry start to the year has given way to timely rains. Danny Brisky, who grows soybeans, corn, and alfalfa in Dodge County, says his crops are off to a good start. “It was one of the wetter Aprils around here, but one of the drier Mays.”  He says, “So, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-july-6-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 6, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959451587/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959451587/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/#respond Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:22:59 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=313518 Sep. corn $4.40 and 3/4, up 15 and 3/4 centsAug. soybeans $11.84, up 47 and 3/4 centsAug. soybean meal $312.90, up $7.40Aug. soybean oil 67.76, up 99 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.14, up 14 and 1/4 centsAug. live cattle $239.10, down 12 centsAug. feeder cattle $360.50, down 12 centsAug. lean hogs $98.52, down 22 centsAug. Class […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959451587/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/feed/ 0Sep. corn $4.40 and 3/4, up 15 and 3/4 centsAug. soybeans $11.84, up 47 and 3/4 centsAug. soybean meal $312.90, up $7.40Aug. soybean oil 67.76, up 99 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.14, up 14 and 1/4 centsAug. live cattle $239.10, down 12 centsAug. feeder cattle $360.50, down 12 centsAug. lean hogs $98.52, down 22 centsAug. Class […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/sd-farmer-timely-rains-keep-corn-and-soybeans-on-track/ SD farmer: timely rains keep corn and soybeans on track https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959450729/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~SD-farmer-timely-rains-keep-corn-and-soybeans-on-track/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959450729/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~SD-farmer-timely-rains-keep-corn-and-soybeans-on-track/#respond Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:20:24 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313563 A farmer in east-central South Dakota says corn and soybeans are making good growing progress. “We avoided the storms and have had timely rains. I think we’re going to have a pretty good crop up here.” David Struck tells Brownfield the soybeans are growing well. “Everybody’s getting on their second round of spraying right now. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959450729/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~SD-farmer-timely-rains-keep-corn-and-soybeans-on-track/feed/ 0A farmer in east-central South Dakota says corn and soybeans are making good growing progress. “We avoided the storms and have had timely rains. I think we’re going to have a pretty good crop up here.” David Struck tells Brownfield the soybeans are growing well. “Everybody’s getting on their second round of spraying right now. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ohio-farmer-completes-wheat-harvest-in-three-days-freeze-damage-impacts-yields/ Ohio farmer completes wheat harvest in three days, freeze damage impacts yields https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959450684/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-farmer-completes-wheat-harvest-in-three-days-freeze-damage-impacts-yields/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959450684/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-farmer-completes-wheat-harvest-in-three-days-freeze-damage-impacts-yields/#respond Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:17:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313567 A northwest Ohio farmer says he wrapped up the 2026 winter wheat harvest in just three days. Justin Gravatt says freeze damage significantly impacted his crop. “It was down from what I thought it was going to be,” he says. “It ended up coming in right around 87 to 88 bushels.” According to the latest USDA […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959450684/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-farmer-completes-wheat-harvest-in-three-days-freeze-damage-impacts-yields/feed/ 0A northwest Ohio farmer says he wrapped up the 2026 winter wheat harvest in just three days. Justin Gravatt says freeze damage significantly impacted his crop. “It was down from what I thought it was going to be,” he says. “It ended up coming in right around 87 to 88 bushels.” According to the latest USDA […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/arkansas-rice-crop-in-mixed-conditions-heading-into-critical-growth-stage/ Arkansas rice crop in mixed conditions heading into critical growth stage https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959450738/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Arkansas-rice-crop-in-mixed-conditions-heading-into-critical-growth-stage/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959450738/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Arkansas-rice-crop-in-mixed-conditions-heading-into-critical-growth-stage/#respond Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:16:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313562 A rice agronomist with University of Arkansas Extension says the rice crop varies from excellent to struggling. Jarrod Hardke says the lingering drought brought many challenges June rains couldn’t solve. “We were just dealing with tons of issues trying to establish stands,” he says. “We got really warm for a lot of the early planting […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959450738/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Arkansas-rice-crop-in-mixed-conditions-heading-into-critical-growth-stage/feed/ 0A rice agronomist with University of Arkansas Extension says the rice crop varies from excellent to struggling. Jarrod Hardke says the lingering drought brought many challenges June rains couldn’t solve. “We were just dealing with tons of issues trying to establish stands,” he says. “We got really warm for a lot of the early planting […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/67-of-u-s-corn-64-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/ 67% of U.S. corn, 64% of soybeans good to excellent https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959450741/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959450741/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/#respond Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:14:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313520 The USDA’s national corn condition rating held over the past week as soybeans dipped slightly. The region saw another wide-ranging week of weather, including high temperatures and flooding, which might not be fully reflected until next week’s update. 67% of U.S. corn is in good to excellent condition, steady, with 16% of the crop silking […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959450741/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/feed/ 0The USDA’s national corn condition rating held over the past week as soybeans dipped slightly. The region saw another wide-ranging week of weather, including high temperatures and flooding, which might not be fully reflected until next week’s update. 67% of U.S. corn is in good to excellent condition, steady, with 16% of the crop silking […]

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