Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:15:10 +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/news/michigan-corn-benefits-from-timely-rainfall-but-tar-spot-risk-remains/ Michigan corn benefits from timely rainfall, but tar spot risk remains https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966088307/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-corn-benefits-from-timely-rainfall-but-tar-spot-risk-remains/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966088307/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-corn-benefits-from-timely-rainfall-but-tar-spot-risk-remains/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:11:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314826 An agronomist in Michigan and northern Indiana says recent rains were a major boost for the corn, with rain totals up to four inches. “Some might call it a one million dollar rain.” Charles Scovill with Golden Harvest tells Brownfield the timing was just right as the corn wraps up pollination and starts setting kernels. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966088307/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-corn-benefits-from-timely-rainfall-but-tar-spot-risk-remains/feed/ 0An agronomist in Michigan and northern Indiana says recent rains were a major boost for the corn, with rain totals up to four inches. “Some might call it a one million dollar rain.” Charles Scovill with Golden Harvest tells Brownfield the timing was just right as the corn wraps up pollination and starts setting kernels. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-crops-ahead-of-schedule-soybean-conditions-improve/ Missouri crops ahead of schedule, soybean conditions improve https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966088310/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-crops-ahead-of-schedule-soybean-conditions-improve/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966088310/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-crops-ahead-of-schedule-soybean-conditions-improve/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314828 Rance Daniels, a farmer in southeast Missouri, tells Brownfield it’s been an interesting growing season so far. “All our crops are ahead of schedule this year.” He’s expecting rice harvest to begin in early September. “There will be some rice cutting the last of August, some of the rice that got planted the end of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966088310/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-crops-ahead-of-schedule-soybean-conditions-improve/feed/ 0Rance Daniels, a farmer in southeast Missouri, tells Brownfield it’s been an interesting growing season so far. “All our crops are ahead of schedule this year.” He’s expecting rice harvest to begin in early September. “There will be some rice cutting the last of August, some of the rice that got planted the end of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-lower-to-start-the-week-23/ Cattle futures lower to start the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966086093/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-to-start-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966086093/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-to-start-the-week/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:51:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314825 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on technical pressure.  October live cattle closed $.52 lower at $226.72 and December live cattle closed $.72 lower at $226.22.  September feeder closed $1.22 lower at $342.55 and October feeder cattle closed $1.65 lower at $33.70.  Direct cash cattle trade activity is relatively quiet.  […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966086093/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-to-start-the-week/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on technical pressure.  October live cattle closed $.52 lower at $226.72 and December live cattle closed $.72 lower at $226.22.  September feeder closed $1.22 lower at $342.55 and October feeder cattle closed $1.65 lower at $33.70.  Direct cash cattle trade activity is relatively quiet.  […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/minnesota-corn-soybeans-75-good-to-excellent/ Minnesota corn, soybeans 75% good to excellent https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966084077/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-corn-soybeans-good-to-excellent/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966084077/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-corn-soybeans-good-to-excellent/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:46:11 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314824 Crop development remains ahead of normal in Minnesota. USDA’s latest weekly crop update shows corn 5 percent dented, compared to the five-year average of 2 percent.  Soybeans setting pods reached 75 percent, well ahead of the usual pace of 55 percent. Southwest Minnesota corn and soybean grower Ryan Mackenthun tells Brownfield there’s far less disease […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966084077/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-corn-soybeans-good-to-excellent/feed/ 0Crop development remains ahead of normal in Minnesota. USDA’s latest weekly crop update shows corn 5 percent dented, compared to the five-year average of 2 percent.  Soybeans setting pods reached 75 percent, well ahead of the usual pace of 55 percent. Southwest Minnesota corn and soybean grower Ryan Mackenthun tells Brownfield there’s far less disease […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/weekend-rains-likely-too-late-for-some-wisconsin-crops/ Weekend rains likely too late for some Wisconsin crops https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966082871/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weekend-rains-likely-too-late-for-some-Wisconsin-crops/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966082871/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weekend-rains-likely-too-late-for-some-Wisconsin-crops/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:37:16 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314822 A southwestern Wisconsin farmer says a hot, dry end of July has tempered his expectations for his crops. Mike Berget, who raises corn, soybeans, wheat, and hogs in Lafayette and Green Counties, tells Brownfield, “We were just short of moisture, just driving through and checking the ears and I see some of these ears backed […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966082871/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weekend-rains-likely-too-late-for-some-Wisconsin-crops/feed/ 0A southwestern Wisconsin farmer says a hot, dry end of July has tempered his expectations for his crops. Mike Berget, who raises corn, soybeans, wheat, and hogs in Lafayette and Green Counties, tells Brownfield, “We were just short of moisture, just driving through and checking the ears and I see some of these ears backed […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-corn-wheat-recover-part-of-last-weeks-drop/ Soybeans, corn, wheat recover part of last week’s drop https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966082874/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-wheat-recover-part-of-last-weeks-drop/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966082874/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-wheat-recover-part-of-last-weeks-drop/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:34:37 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314752 Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Parts of the region got rain over the weekend and forecasts for early August mostly look favorable. After that, the picture gets a little cloudier, with the potential for the emergence of another hot, dry stretch. The USDA says 63% of U.S. soybeans are good to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966082874/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-wheat-recover-part-of-last-weeks-drop/feed/ 0Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Parts of the region got rain over the weekend and forecasts for early August mostly look favorable. After that, the picture gets a little cloudier, with the potential for the emergence of another hot, dry stretch. The USDA says 63% of U.S. soybeans are good to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/excess-rain-and-heat-impacting-some-illinois-crops/ Excess rain and heat impacting some Illinois crops https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966081830/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Excess-rain-and-heat-impacting-some-Illinois-crops/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966081830/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Excess-rain-and-heat-impacting-some-Illinois-crops/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:30:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314821 A central Illinois farmer says he’s not expecting a record crop on his operation this fall. Lance Muirhead (Meer-head), who grows corn, soybeans, and wheat in Macon County, says adverse weather conditions have taken a toll on the corn crop. “In the last 10 days, the beans really shot up, so they look pretty good.”  […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966081830/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Excess-rain-and-heat-impacting-some-Illinois-crops/feed/ 0A central Illinois farmer says he’s not expecting a record crop on his operation this fall. Lance Muirhead (Meer-head), who grows corn, soybeans, and wheat in Macon County, says adverse weather conditions have taken a toll on the corn crop. “In the last 10 days, the beans really shot up, so they look pretty good.”  […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/senate-farm-bill-draft-includes-nationwide-year-round-e15-provision/ Senate farm bill draft includes nationwide year-round E15 provision https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080786/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Senate-farm-bill-draft-includes-nationwide-yearround-E-provision/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080786/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Senate-farm-bill-draft-includes-nationwide-yearround-E-provision/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:21:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314814 The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says nationwide, year-round E15 legislation was added to an updated draft of the farm bill because there wasn’t another legislative vehicle available. John Boozman tells Brownfield “It was difficult to find time for it to be a stand alone bill because it takes so much time to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080786/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Senate-farm-bill-draft-includes-nationwide-yearround-E-provision/feed/ 0The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says nationwide, year-round E15 legislation was added to an updated draft of the farm bill because there wasn’t another legislative vehicle available. John Boozman tells Brownfield “It was difficult to find time for it to be a stand alone bill because it takes so much time to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/healthy-soybeans-poised-for-strong-yields-in-iowa/ Healthy soybeans poised for strong yields in Iowa https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080726/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Healthy-soybeans-poised-for-strong-yields-in-Iowa/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080726/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Healthy-soybeans-poised-for-strong-yields-in-Iowa/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:18:37 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314817 A retail sales agronomist with Brevant Seeds suggests the soybean crop in the Upper Midwest is brimming with potential. Casey Schleusner is based in northern Iowa and says fields look clean heading into a critical time for soybean development. “Disease pressure right now in soybeans, it’s not really too bad when you think of the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080726/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Healthy-soybeans-poised-for-strong-yields-in-Iowa/feed/ 0A retail sales agronomist with Brevant Seeds suggests the soybean crop in the Upper Midwest is brimming with potential. Casey Schleusner is based in northern Iowa and says fields look clean heading into a critical time for soybean development. “Disease pressure right now in soybeans, it’s not really too bad when you think of the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-august-3-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 3, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080729/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080729/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:18:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314751 Sep. corn $4.49 and 1/4, up 8 and 1/2 centsSep. soybeans $11.73 and 3/4, up 3 centsSep. soybean meal $315.40, up 50 centsSep. soybean oil 68.79, up 153 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.51, up 11 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle $226.72, down 52 centsSep. feeder cattle $342.55, down $1.22Oct. lean hogs $83.67, down $1.17Sep. Class III […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080729/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/feed/ 0Sep. corn $4.49 and 1/4, up 8 and 1/2 centsSep. soybeans $11.73 and 3/4, up 3 centsSep. soybean meal $315.40, up 50 centsSep. soybean oil 68.79, up 153 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.51, up 11 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle $226.72, down 52 centsSep. feeder cattle $342.55, down $1.22Oct. lean hogs $83.67, down $1.17Sep. Class III […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/61-of-u-s-corn-63-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/ 61% of U.S. corn, 63% of soybeans good to excellent https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080732/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080732/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:13:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314785 U.S. crop condition ratings generally declined over the past week. Some key U.S. growing areas did see more seasonal temperatures and rainfall, while other portions of the region continued to experience high heat and parts of the Midwest had severe storms. The USDA says 61% of U.S. corn is good to excellent, down 2%, and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080732/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/feed/ 0U.S. crop condition ratings generally declined over the past week. Some key U.S. growing areas did see more seasonal temperatures and rainfall, while other portions of the region continued to experience high heat and parts of the Midwest had severe storms. The USDA says 61% of U.S. corn is good to excellent, down 2%, and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/southwest-kansas-crops-in-bleak-condition/ Southwest Kansas crops in bleak condition https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080735/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southwest-Kansas-crops-in-bleak-condition/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080735/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southwest-Kansas-crops-in-bleak-condition/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:12:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314807 A southwest Kansas farmer says his corn and sorghum crops are failing from the on-going drought. “It is scorched, and the plant is shutting down.” Gary Millershaski says his corn crop took a major hit from a series of extreme heat waves last month. “I haven’t pealed the husks back, but depending on when you […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080735/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southwest-Kansas-crops-in-bleak-condition/feed/ 0A southwest Kansas farmer says his corn and sorghum crops are failing from the on-going drought. “It is scorched, and the plant is shutting down.” Gary Millershaski says his corn crop took a major hit from a series of extreme heat waves last month. “I haven’t pealed the husks back, but depending on when you […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ohio-farmer-says-yield-potential-depends-on-late-season-weather/ Ohio farmer says yield potential depends on late-season weather https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080738/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-farmer-says-yield-potential-depends-on-lateseason-weather/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080738/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-farmer-says-yield-potential-depends-on-lateseason-weather/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:11:57 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314811 A north central Ohio farmer says timely rainfall over the next few weeks will be critical for soybean crop development. Owen Niese says his current stand is all over the board. “Sometimes you don’t know what you have until you get out in the field,” he says. “Those late July and early August rains are […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080738/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-farmer-says-yield-potential-depends-on-lateseason-weather/feed/ 0A north central Ohio farmer says timely rainfall over the next few weeks will be critical for soybean crop development. Owen Niese says his current stand is all over the board. “Sometimes you don’t know what you have until you get out in the field,” he says. “Those late July and early August rains are […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/southwest-indiana-farmer-says-elevation-could-make-or-break-yields-this-fall/ Southwest Indiana farmer says elevation could make or break yields this fall https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080741/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southwest-Indiana-farmer-says-elevation-could-make-or-break-yields-this-fall/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080741/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southwest-Indiana-farmer-says-elevation-could-make-or-break-yields-this-fall/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:11:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314791 A southwest Indiana farmer says he’s concerned the challenging growing season could have an impact on crop yields this fall. Ben Kron tells Brownfield, “We’ve lost a couple hundred acres just to the river. I’m expecting a lot of variability across the field in yields. For us, this is going to be a year where […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080741/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southwest-Indiana-farmer-says-elevation-could-make-or-break-yields-this-fall/feed/ 0A southwest Indiana farmer says he’s concerned the challenging growing season could have an impact on crop yields this fall. Ben Kron tells Brownfield, “We’ve lost a couple hundred acres just to the river. I’m expecting a lot of variability across the field in yields. For us, this is going to be a year where […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/upper-midwest-drought-expansion-raises-crop-concerns/ Upper Midwest drought expansion raises crop concerns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080744/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Upper-Midwest-drought-expansion-raises-crop-concerns/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080744/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Upper-Midwest-drought-expansion-raises-crop-concerns/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:11:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314815 An agronomy specialist says this year’s crop season has been marked by fluctuating weather conditions. Matthew Peterson is an account manager with Corteva… “This year has been characterized mainly by spotty rainfall. Depending on where you are at, the crop is holding on. Some spots are looking really good if they have caught those spotty […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080744/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Upper-Midwest-drought-expansion-raises-crop-concerns/feed/ 0An agronomy specialist says this year’s crop season has been marked by fluctuating weather conditions. Matthew Peterson is an account manager with Corteva… “This year has been characterized mainly by spotty rainfall. Depending on where you are at, the crop is holding on. Some spots are looking really good if they have caught those spotty […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/disease-pressure-low-in-parts-of-nebraska/ Disease pressure low in parts of Nebraska https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966079721/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Disease-pressure-low-in-parts-of-Nebraska/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966079721/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Disease-pressure-low-in-parts-of-Nebraska/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:08:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314808 An east-central Nebraska farmer says there’s some variability in his corn crop this year. Ryan Preister says disease pressure has been moderately low this year. “We are starting to see a few things trickle in. As guys start applying fungicides and preparing that crop for that last push, I think we’re sitting in pretty good […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966079721/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Disease-pressure-low-in-parts-of-Nebraska/feed/ 0An east-central Nebraska farmer says there’s some variability in his corn crop this year. Ryan Preister says disease pressure has been moderately low this year. “We are starting to see a few things trickle in. As guys start applying fungicides and preparing that crop for that last push, I think we’re sitting in pretty good […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/insects-becoming-more-noticeable-in-south-dakota/ Insects becoming more noticeable in South Dakota https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966075521/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Insects-becoming-more-noticeable-in-South-Dakota/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966075521/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Insects-becoming-more-noticeable-in-South-Dakota/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:41:42 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314813 A South Dakota-based agronomist says he’s noticed an uptick in pest pressure in soybeans and alfalfa. Hoegemeyer’s Stu Carlson tells Brownfield, “Seeing a lot of spider mites in soybeans. Alfalfa we’re seeing a lot of aphids and weevils.” He says alfalfa weevils can very problematic. “They have a huge impact if you leave them. You […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966075521/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Insects-becoming-more-noticeable-in-South-Dakota/feed/ 0A South Dakota-based agronomist says he’s noticed an uptick in pest pressure in soybeans and alfalfa. Hoegemeyer’s Stu Carlson tells Brownfield, “Seeing a lot of spider mites in soybeans. Alfalfa we’re seeing a lot of aphids and weevils.” He says alfalfa weevils can very problematic. “They have a huge impact if you leave them. You […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/fed-rate-debate-creates-uncertainty-for-agriculture/ Fed rate debate creates uncertainty for agriculture https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966074399/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fed-rate-debate-creates-uncertainty-for-agriculture/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966074399/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fed-rate-debate-creates-uncertainty-for-agriculture/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:31:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314812 A market analyst says questions about where interest rates are headed continue to weigh on the ag economy. Tommy Grisafi with Ag Bull Trading says it’s an issue farmers and ranchers need to be monitoring closely. “Interest rates are exploding,” he said. “We had a Fed meeting, we have a new Fed Chair Warsh. The […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966074399/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fed-rate-debate-creates-uncertainty-for-agriculture/feed/ 0A market analyst says questions about where interest rates are headed continue to weigh on the ag economy. Tommy Grisafi with Ag Bull Trading says it’s an issue farmers and ranchers need to be monitoring closely. “Interest rates are exploding,” he said. “We had a Fed meeting, we have a new Fed Chair Warsh. The […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/june-corn-grind-soybean-crush-both-up-on-year/ June corn grind, soybean crush both up on year https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966073196/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~June-corn-grind-soybean-crush-both-up-on-year/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966073196/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~June-corn-grind-soybean-crush-both-up-on-year/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:21:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314753 Corn grind and soybean crush numbers reflect the solid demand for ethanol and soybean products. The USDA says 466.708 million bushels of corn were used for ethanol production in June 2026, down 1% from May due to slightly more narrow margins, but up 4% from June 2025 thanks to domestic and export demand. Distillers dried […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966073196/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~June-corn-grind-soybean-crush-both-up-on-year/feed/ 0Corn grind and soybean crush numbers reflect the solid demand for ethanol and soybean products. The USDA says 466.708 million bushels of corn were used for ethanol production in June 2026, down 1% from May due to slightly more narrow margins, but up 4% from June 2025 thanks to domestic and export demand. Distillers dried […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/widespread-tipback-issues-make-grain-fill-more-critical-for-corn-crop/ Widespread tipback issues make grain fill more critical for corn crop https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966071093/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Widespread-tipback-issues-make-grain-fill-more-critical-for-corn-crop/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966071093/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Widespread-tipback-issues-make-grain-fill-more-critical-for-corn-crop/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:07:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314810 An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says adverse weather conditions have impacted much of the corn crop in his territory. Robby Meeker, who covers the eastern half of Illinois and all of Indiana, says the July heat wave hit most of the crop during pollination. “You can definitely see the effects.”  He says, “That corn […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966071093/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Widespread-tipback-issues-make-grain-fill-more-critical-for-corn-crop/feed/ 0An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says adverse weather conditions have impacted much of the corn crop in his territory. Robby Meeker, who covers the eastern half of Illinois and all of Indiana, says the July heat wave hit most of the crop during pollination. “You can definitely see the effects.”  He says, “That corn […]

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