Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:19:43 +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/stormy-season-sending-many-producers-to-usda-disaster-assistance-programs/ Stormy season sending many producers to USDA disaster assistance programs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959588762/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Stormy-season-sending-many-producers-to-USDA-disaster-assistance-programs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959588762/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Stormy-season-sending-many-producers-to-USDA-disaster-assistance-programs/#respond Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:19:42 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313631 The director of the Illinois Farm Service Agency says many agricultural producers are utilizing USDA programs to recover from a year full of damaging storms. William Graff says it’s vital that producers alert FSA to any storm damage. “They can take pictures, they can take video, and that kind of information is wonderful for us.”  […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959588762/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Stormy-season-sending-many-producers-to-USDA-disaster-assistance-programs/feed/ 0The director of the Illinois Farm Service Agency says many agricultural producers are utilizing USDA programs to recover from a year full of damaging storms. William Graff says it’s vital that producers alert FSA to any storm damage. “They can take pictures, they can take video, and that kind of information is wonderful for us.”  […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/crispr-powered-sterile-flies-could-help-eradicate-new-world-screwworm/ CRISPR-powered sterile flies could help eradicate New World screwworm https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959587766/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CRISPRpowered-sterile-flies-could-help-eradicate-New-World-screwworm/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959587766/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CRISPRpowered-sterile-flies-could-help-eradicate-New-World-screwworm/#respond Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:12:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313629 Sterile flies are crucial as the cattle industry fights New World screwworm, and a new technology could be the key to eradicating the pest.   Stephanie Gamez, the research and development lead for Agragene says the company’s precision-guided sterile insect technique is a game changer. “It uses CRISPR gene editing,” she says.  “Pretty much we use this tool to sterilize insect males and also kill females.”  St. Louis-based Agragene was one […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959587766/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CRISPRpowered-sterile-flies-could-help-eradicate-New-World-screwworm/feed/ 0Sterile flies are crucial as the cattle industry fights New World screwworm, and a new technology could be the key to eradicating the pest.   Stephanie Gamez, the research and development lead for Agragene says the company’s precision-guided sterile insect technique is a game changer. “It uses CRISPR gene editing,” she says.  “Pretty much we use this tool to sterilize insect males and also kill females.”  St. Louis-based Agragene was one […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2807/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959586665/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959586665/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:05:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=313626 Another quiet start for direct cash cattle trade activity.  Showlists for the week are about steady in Nebraska and Colorado, somewhat higher in Texas, and higher in Kansas.  Bids and asking prices haven’t surface.  Look for the bulk of the week’s trade to hold out until sometime Thursday or Friday.  Boxed beef was higher and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959586665/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Another quiet start for direct cash cattle trade activity.  Showlists for the week are about steady in Nebraska and Colorado, somewhat higher in Texas, and higher in Kansas.  Bids and asking prices haven’t surface.  Look for the bulk of the week’s trade to hold out until sometime Thursday or Friday.  Boxed beef was higher and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cash-dairy-prices-were-mixed-on-tuesday/ Cash dairy prices were mixed on Tuesday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959586668/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-were-mixed-on-Tuesday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959586668/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-were-mixed-on-Tuesday/#respond Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:04:47 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=313628 Cash dairy prices were mixed Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was down $0.0025 at $0.6725. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0625 to $1.51. Eleven sales were ranging from $1.46 to $1.51.  Cheese barrels were up $0.0350 to $1.52. No sales were reported.  Butter was unchanged at $1.65. No sales were reported.  Nonfat dry milk was down $0.0250 to $1.4750. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $14750 to $1.4850. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959586668/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-were-mixed-on-Tuesday/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mixed Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was down $0.0025 at $0.6725. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0625 to $1.51. Eleven sales were ranging from $1.46 to $1.51.  Cheese barrels were up $0.0350 to $1.52. No sales were reported.  Butter was unchanged at $1.65. No sales were reported.  Nonfat dry milk was down $0.0250 to $1.4750. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $14750 to $1.4850. 

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/high-winds-pose-green-snap-risk-for-tasseling-corn/ High winds pose green snap risk for tasseling corn https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959586662/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-winds-pose-green-snap-risk-for-tasseling-corn/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959586662/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-winds-pose-green-snap-risk-for-tasseling-corn/#respond Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:01:49 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313625 Corn can be extremely vulnerable to high winds during pollination. Mustang Seeds agronomist Brian Ternus covers eastern South Dakota and says tasseling is one of the most susceptible times for green snap. “Recently we’ve been having some pretty good storms blow through portions of the Upper Midwest here, and that’s always something we worry about […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959586662/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-winds-pose-green-snap-risk-for-tasseling-corn/feed/ 0Corn can be extremely vulnerable to high winds during pollination. Mustang Seeds agronomist Brian Ternus covers eastern South Dakota and says tasseling is one of the most susceptible times for green snap. “Recently we’ve been having some pretty good storms blow through portions of the Upper Midwest here, and that’s always something we worry about […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/epa-approves-bayers-convintro-herbicide-introduces-new-weed-control-mode-of-action-for-u-s-farmers/ EPA approves Bayer’s Convintro herbicide, introduces new weed control mode of action for U.S. farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959585591/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~EPA-approves-Bayers-Convintro-herbicide-introduces-new-weed-control-mode-of-action-for-US-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959585591/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~EPA-approves-Bayers-Convintro-herbicide-introduces-new-weed-control-mode-of-action-for-US-farmers/#respond Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:57:42 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313623 The EPA has granted federal registration for Bayer’s Convintro herbicide, a new mode of action that will soon be available to U.S. farmers. Kati Price, technical product lead at Bayer Crop Science, says the product is designed for preemergence and burndown use in corn and soybeans to help producers manage tough-to-control weeds. “It is a residual […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959585591/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~EPA-approves-Bayers-Convintro-herbicide-introduces-new-weed-control-mode-of-action-for-US-farmers/feed/ 0The EPA has granted federal registration for Bayer’s Convintro herbicide, a new mode of action that will soon be available to U.S. farmers. Kati Price, technical product lead at Bayer Crop Science, says the product is designed for preemergence and burndown use in corn and soybeans to help producers manage tough-to-control weeds. “It is a residual […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rehagen-45z-updates-remove-key-penalty-on-u-s-soybean-growers/ Rehagen: 45Z updates remove key penalty on U.S. soybean growers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959583482/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rehagen-Z-updates-remove-key-penalty-on-US-soybean-growers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959583482/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rehagen-Z-updates-remove-key-penalty-on-US-soybean-growers/#respond Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:39:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313622 The CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America is encouraged by recent guidance on the Clean Fuel Production Credit. Donnell Rehagen says updates to 45Z through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act should benefit farmers and biofuel producers. “Probably the most important was the removal of indirect land use change, which creates a huge penalty for […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959583482/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rehagen-Z-updates-remove-key-penalty-on-US-soybean-growers/feed/ 0The CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America is encouraged by recent guidance on the Clean Fuel Production Credit. Donnell Rehagen says updates to 45Z through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act should benefit farmers and biofuel producers. “Probably the most important was the removal of indirect land use change, which creates a huge penalty for […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cautious-optimism-around-year-round-e15/ Cautious optimism around year-round E15 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959561513/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cautious-optimism-around-yearround-E/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959561513/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cautious-optimism-around-yearround-E/#respond Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:23:42 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313620 The president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says the clock is ticking on getting nationwide, year-round E15 across the finish line. Mark Bunselmeyer, who farms in Macon County, tells Brownfield, “We hope to have something decided on that, but I am not very optimistic.”  He says, “We are in an election cycle, so I’m […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959561513/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cautious-optimism-around-yearround-E/feed/ 0The president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says the clock is ticking on getting nationwide, year-round E15 across the finish line. Mark Bunselmeyer, who farms in Macon County, tells Brownfield, “We hope to have something decided on that, but I am not very optimistic.”  He says, “We are in an election cycle, so I’m […]

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]]> 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 Tuesday 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 Tuesday 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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