Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:39:55 +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/broiler-placements-stay-2-ahead-of-the-2025-pace/ Broiler placements stay 2% ahead of the 2025 pace https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959798327/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Broiler-placements-stay-ahead-of-the-pace/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959798327/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Broiler-placements-stay-ahead-of-the-pace/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:39:54 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313651 Broiler hatchery numbers continue to imply more chicken in 2026. That comes as producers try to meet demand and continue to rebuild from the impact of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in recent years. The USDA says 255.839 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, up 56,000 on the week and 3% on the year, with […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959798327/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Broiler-placements-stay-ahead-of-the-pace/feed/ 0Broiler hatchery numbers continue to imply more chicken in 2026. That comes as producers try to meet demand and continue to rebuild from the impact of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in recent years. The USDA says 255.839 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, up 56,000 on the week and 3% on the year, with […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farmland-market-shifts-toward-more-disciplined-buying/ Farmland market shifts toward more disciplined buying https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959798300/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmland-market-shifts-toward-more-disciplined-buying/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959798300/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmland-market-shifts-toward-more-disciplined-buying/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:36:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313693 An ag real estate specialist describes the farmland market as durable. But Brent Wiest with Compeer Financial says it’s not uniform across the company’s three-state footprint. “We have not seen a broad correction in land values across Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. In many areas, values have held firm. Some areas, particularly where supply is limited […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959798300/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmland-market-shifts-toward-more-disciplined-buying/feed/ 0An ag real estate specialist describes the farmland market as durable. But Brent Wiest with Compeer Financial says it’s not uniform across the company’s three-state footprint. “We have not seen a broad correction in land values across Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. In many areas, values have held firm. Some areas, particularly where supply is limited […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/u-s-ethanol-supply-close-to-2026-low/ U.S. ethanol supply close to 2026 low https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959796086/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-ethanol-supply-close-to-low/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959796086/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-ethanol-supply-close-to-low/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:15:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313692 U.S. ethanol stocks fell sharply last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says the domestic supply is the tightest since the start of the year at 23.928 million barrels. The low mark for the year is the week ending January 3rd, 2026. That’s a decline of 762,000 on the week and 31,000 on the year, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959796086/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-ethanol-supply-close-to-low/feed/ 0U.S. ethanol stocks fell sharply last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says the domestic supply is the tightest since the start of the year at 23.928 million barrels. The low mark for the year is the week ending January 3rd, 2026. That’s a decline of 762,000 on the week and 31,000 on the year, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/john-deere-agrees-to-10-year-right-to-repair-deal-in-ftc-antitrust-lawsuit/ John Deere agrees to 10-year right-to-repair deal in FTC antitrust lawsuit https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959791877/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~John-Deere-agrees-to-year-righttorepair-deal-in-FTC-antitrust-lawsuit/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959791877/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~John-Deere-agrees-to-year-righttorepair-deal-in-FTC-antitrust-lawsuit/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:45:53 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313687 John Deere and Company has reached an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission and five states in a right-to-repair antitrust lawsuit. In a release, John Deere says the commitment ensures more transparency, access, and flexible repair options are available for customers and service providers. The settlement requires the company for the next 10 years to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959791877/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~John-Deere-agrees-to-year-righttorepair-deal-in-FTC-antitrust-lawsuit/feed/ 0John Deere and Company has reached an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission and five states in a right-to-repair antitrust lawsuit. In a release, John Deere says the commitment ensures more transparency, access, and flexible repair options are available for customers and service providers. The settlement requires the company for the next 10 years to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-report-highlights-growing-shortage-of-rural-veterinarians-in-ohio/ New report highlights growing shortage of rural veterinarians in Ohio https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959789840/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-report-highlights-growing-shortage-of-rural-veterinarians-in-Ohio/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959789840/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-report-highlights-growing-shortage-of-rural-veterinarians-in-Ohio/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:29:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313688 A new report from the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Farm Journal Foundation is helping the industry identify factors driving the nationwide shortage of rural veterinarians.  Brian Baldridge with ODA says more than one-third of the state’s licensed veterinarians are within 10 years of retirement. “This is critical as we think about […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959789840/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-report-highlights-growing-shortage-of-rural-veterinarians-in-Ohio/feed/ 0A new report from the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Farm Journal Foundation is helping the industry identify factors driving the nationwide shortage of rural veterinarians.  Brian Baldridge with ODA says more than one-third of the state’s licensed veterinarians are within 10 years of retirement. “This is critical as we think about […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/north-iowa-farmer-says-soybeans-are-looking-good-but-so-is-the-waterhemp/ North Iowa farmer says soybeans are looking good ‘but so is the waterhemp’ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959788877/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~North-Iowa-farmer-says-soybeans-are-looking-good-but-so-is-the-waterhemp/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959788877/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~North-Iowa-farmer-says-soybeans-are-looking-good-but-so-is-the-waterhemp/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:23:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313691 A north Iowa farmer says her soybeans look similar to this time a year ago. April Hemmes of Hampton tells Brownfield. “It’s kind of like last year, I thought they were so short last year and had the best beans I’ve ever had. So they’re looking pretty good, but so is the waterhemp.” She says […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959788877/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~North-Iowa-farmer-says-soybeans-are-looking-good-but-so-is-the-waterhemp/feed/ 0A north Iowa farmer says her soybeans look similar to this time a year ago. April Hemmes of Hampton tells Brownfield. “It’s kind of like last year, I thought they were so short last year and had the best beans I’ve ever had. So they’re looking pretty good, but so is the waterhemp.” She says […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cortevas-geis-interstate-35-marks-midwests-rain-divide/ Corteva’s Geis: Interstate 35 marks Midwest’s rain divide https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959782340/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cortevas-Geis-Interstate-marks-Midwests-rain-divide/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959782340/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cortevas-Geis-Interstate-marks-Midwests-rain-divide/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:31:47 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313683 A crop specialist with Corteva Agriscience suggests there’s a familiar line separating areas of the Midwest in a moisture deficit or surplus. Ron Geis says more rain is needed west of Interstate 35. “I35 is the cutoff, so Minneapolis, Des Moines, Kansas City, Dallas. We go west of that line, rain is critical in order […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959782340/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cortevas-Geis-Interstate-marks-Midwests-rain-divide/feed/ 0A crop specialist with Corteva Agriscience suggests there’s a familiar line separating areas of the Midwest in a moisture deficit or surplus. Ron Geis says more rain is needed west of Interstate 35. “I35 is the cutoff, so Minneapolis, Des Moines, Kansas City, Dallas. We go west of that line, rain is critical in order […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/latest-epa-update-on-gulf-hypoxia-zone-shows-mixed-results/ Latest EPA update on Gulf hypoxia zone shows mixed results https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959778314/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Latest-EPA-update-on-Gulf-hypoxia-zone-shows-mixed-results/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959778314/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Latest-EPA-update-on-Gulf-hypoxia-zone-shows-mixed-results/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:05:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313682 A member of the Agricultural Nutrient Policy Council (ANPC) says the latest U.S. EPA update on the hypoxia zone in the Gulf of Mexico is a mixed bag.   Adam Herges, sustainability agronomist advisor with The Mosaic Company, says efforts to reduce nitrogen levels in the Mississippi River are working. “Nitrogen is 28% below the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959778314/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Latest-EPA-update-on-Gulf-hypoxia-zone-shows-mixed-results/feed/ 0A member of the Agricultural Nutrient Policy Council (ANPC) says the latest U.S. EPA update on the hypoxia zone in the Gulf of Mexico is a mixed bag.   Adam Herges, sustainability agronomist advisor with The Mosaic Company, says efforts to reduce nitrogen levels in the Mississippi River are working. “Nitrogen is 28% below the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2808/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959778317/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959778317/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:05:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=313678 It’s another very quiet start for direct cash cattle trade activity.  Bids and asking prices have been elusive.  While packer inquiry could pick up some as the day progresses, the bulk of the week’s business isn’t expected until sometime Thursday or Friday.  Boxed beef was sharply lower at midday on light demand for solid offerings.  […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959778317/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0It’s another very quiet start for direct cash cattle trade activity.  Bids and asking prices have been elusive.  While packer inquiry could pick up some as the day progresses, the bulk of the week’s business isn’t expected until sometime Thursday or Friday.  Boxed beef was sharply lower at midday on light demand for solid offerings.  […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cash-dairy-prices-mostly-unchanged-wednesday-at-cme/ Cash dairy prices mostly unchanged Wednesday at CME https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959777357/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-mostly-unchanged-Wednesday-at-CME/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959777357/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-mostly-unchanged-Wednesday-at-CME/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:59:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=313684 Cash dairy prices were mostly unchanged Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was unchanged at $0.6725. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0050 to $1.5050. No sales were recorded.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.52. No sales were reported.  Butter was also unchanged at $1.65. Thirty sales were reported ranging from $1.62 to $1.65.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0250 to $1.50. Eight sales were recorded, ranging from $1.48 to $1.50. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959777357/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-mostly-unchanged-Wednesday-at-CME/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mostly unchanged Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was unchanged at $0.6725. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0050 to $1.5050. No sales were recorded.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.52. No sales were reported.  Butter was also unchanged at $1.65. Thirty sales were reported ranging from $1.62 to $1.65.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0250 to $1.50. Eight sales were recorded, ranging from $1.48 to $1.50. 

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/china-demand-weather-risks-boost-grain-market-optimism/ China demand, weather risks boost grain market optimism https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959777291/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-demand-weather-risks-boost-grain-market-optimism/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959777291/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-demand-weather-risks-boost-grain-market-optimism/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:52:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313680 Weather has been the primary driver as corn and soybean prices climbed to start the week. U.S. Commodities president Don Roose says continued wetness is raising concerns in the Eastern Corn Belt. “That area down into Missouri and south, a lot of these roots are very shallow and you really can’t have a lot of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959777291/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-demand-weather-risks-boost-grain-market-optimism/feed/ 0Weather has been the primary driver as corn and soybean prices climbed to start the week. U.S. Commodities president Don Roose says continued wetness is raising concerns in the Eastern Corn Belt. “That area down into Missouri and south, a lot of these roots are very shallow and you really can’t have a lot of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cattle-producers-face-tough-decisions-as-cull-cow-values-remain-historically-strong/ Cattle producers face tough decisions as cull cow values remain historically strong https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959769446/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-producers-face-tough-decisions-as-cull-cow-values-remain-historically-strong/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959769446/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-producers-face-tough-decisions-as-cull-cow-values-remain-historically-strong/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:02:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313677 An ag economist says the strength in the cull cow market is one of the factors contributing to the slow expansion of the cattle herd.   Kenny Burdine with the University of Kentucky says producers have to carefully evaluate their options. “How likely am I to hang on to that cow who was kind of a borderline decision as she’s approaching the end of her productive […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959769446/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-producers-face-tough-decisions-as-cull-cow-values-remain-historically-strong/feed/ 0An ag economist says the strength in the cull cow market is one of the factors contributing to the slow expansion of the cattle herd.   Kenny Burdine with the University of Kentucky says producers have to carefully evaluate their options. “How likely am I to hang on to that cow who was kind of a borderline decision as she’s approaching the end of her productive […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/fsa-acreage-reporting-deadline-approaching/ FSA acreage reporting deadline approaching https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959765465/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FSA-acreage-reporting-deadline-approaching/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959765465/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FSA-acreage-reporting-deadline-approaching/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:29:59 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313676 The director of the Illinois Farm Service Agency is reminding producers to get their acreage reports submitted. William Graff says July 15th is the deadline to file the report that maintains farmer eligibility for federal safety nets, disaster relief, and crop insurance programs. “The easiest way to do this is to call ahead of time […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959765465/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FSA-acreage-reporting-deadline-approaching/feed/ 0The director of the Illinois Farm Service Agency is reminding producers to get their acreage reports submitted. William Graff says July 15th is the deadline to file the report that maintains farmer eligibility for federal safety nets, disaster relief, and crop insurance programs. “The easiest way to do this is to call ahead of time […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/fixed-cash-rent-vs-flexible-leases-purdue-economist-explains-key-differences/ Fixed cash rent vs. flexible leases: Purdue economist explains key differences https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959762651/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fixed-cash-rent-vs-flexible-leases-Purdue-economist-explains-key-differences/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959762651/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fixed-cash-rent-vs-flexible-leases-Purdue-economist-explains-key-differences/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:16:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313674 An ag economist says now is the time for farmers to evaluate the best leasing agreement for their operation. Michael Langemeier, director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, says each arrangement comes with their own set of risks. “If you’re looking for stability of net returns, the fixed cash rent is the route to go,” he says. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959762651/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fixed-cash-rent-vs-flexible-leases-Purdue-economist-explains-key-differences/feed/ 0An ag economist says now is the time for farmers to evaluate the best leasing agreement for their operation. Michael Langemeier, director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, says each arrangement comes with their own set of risks. “If you’re looking for stability of net returns, the fixed cash rent is the route to go,” he says. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ncga-calls-for-input-price-transparency-as-u-s-farmers-pay-more-than-brazil/ NCGA calls for input price transparency as U.S. farmers pay more than Brazil https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959754185/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NCGA-calls-for-input-price-transparency-as-US-farmers-pay-more-than-Brazil/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959754185/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NCGA-calls-for-input-price-transparency-as-US-farmers-pay-more-than-Brazil/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:23:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313669 New analysis by the National Corn Growers Association finds U.S. farmers are paying significantly more for inputs than their Brazilian counterparts. Economist Krista Swanson tells Brownfield the results bring to light the need for increased transparency from input suppliers. “What we really want to know is where are those price differences reflecting actual differences in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959754185/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NCGA-calls-for-input-price-transparency-as-US-farmers-pay-more-than-Brazil/feed/ 0New analysis by the National Corn Growers Association finds U.S. farmers are paying significantly more for inputs than their Brazilian counterparts. Economist Krista Swanson tells Brownfield the results bring to light the need for increased transparency from input suppliers. “What we really want to know is where are those price differences reflecting actual differences in […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/two-cents/cheers-to-the-people-who-built-america/ Cheers to the people who built America! https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959754188/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cheers-to-the-people-who-built-America/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959754188/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cheers-to-the-people-who-built-America/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:20:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=cyndi_cents&p=313343 Over the Fourth of July holiday, I found myself thinking less about the fireworks and parades and more about the people who came before us. Not so much the ones who built the Constitution, but the ones who built the country. I’m talking about the “ordinary” Americans – the pioneers, homesteaders, farmers, ranchers, blacksmiths, coopers, railroad […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959754188/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cheers-to-the-people-who-built-America/feed/ 0Over the Fourth of July holiday, I found myself thinking less about the fireworks and parades and more about the people who came before us. Not so much the ones who built the Constitution, but the ones who built the country. I’m talking about the “ordinary” Americans – the pioneers, homesteaders, farmers, ranchers, blacksmiths, coopers, railroad […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ethanol-ddgs-exports-rise-during-may/ Ethanol, DDGS exports rise during May https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959750075/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-DDGS-exports-rise-during-May/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959750075/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-DDGS-exports-rise-during-May/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:54:49 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313662 May was a solid month for U.S. ethanol exports. The Renewable Fuels Association says ethanol exports of 189.7 million gallons were up 11% from April, reflecting the generally good global demand. That included a six-month high in exports to Canada, strong shipments to the European Union, and the largest monthly volume of U.S. ethanol to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959750075/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-DDGS-exports-rise-during-May/feed/ 0May was a solid month for U.S. ethanol exports. The Renewable Fuels Association says ethanol exports of 189.7 million gallons were up 11% from April, reflecting the generally good global demand. That included a six-month high in exports to Canada, strong shipments to the European Union, and the largest monthly volume of U.S. ethanol to […]

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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; showers, t-storms return to the northwest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959431316/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hot-weather-on-the-Plains-seasonal-temps-across-the-Corn-Belt-showers-tstorms-return-to-the-northwest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959431316/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hot-weather-on-the-Plains-seasonal-temps-across-the-Corn-Belt-showers-tstorms-return-to-the-northwest/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=313548 Across the Corn Belt, showers and thunderstorms extend southwestward from the upper Great Lakes region. Until recently, parts of the upper Midwest had been trending dry; currently, most Corn Belt summer crops have adequate to locally surplus soil moisture—and are experiencing favorable temperatures—as they move into and through reproduction. On the Plains, a weak frontal […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959431316/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hot-weather-on-the-Plains-seasonal-temps-across-the-Corn-Belt-showers-tstorms-return-to-the-northwest/feed/ 0Across the Corn Belt, showers and thunderstorms extend southwestward from the upper Great Lakes region. Until recently, parts of the upper Midwest had been trending dry; currently, most Corn Belt summer crops have adequate to locally surplus soil moisture—and are experiencing favorable temperatures—as they move into and through reproduction. On the Plains, a weak frontal […]

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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 or hot and generally drier weather ahead for most of the Heartland https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959429612/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-return-to-very-warm-or-hot-and-generally-drier-weather-ahead-for-most-of-the-Heartland/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959429612/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-return-to-very-warm-or-hot-and-generally-drier-weather-ahead-for-most-of-the-Heartland/#respond Wed, 08 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 along the northern Pacific Coast and near- or below-normal temperatures in the Northeast. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal rainfall across much of the western, southern, and eastern U.S. should contrast with drier-than-normal conditions across the southern tip […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959429612/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-return-to-very-warm-or-hot-and-generally-drier-weather-ahead-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 along the northern Pacific Coast and near- or below-normal temperatures in the Northeast. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal rainfall across much of the western, southern, and eastern U.S. should contrast with drier-than-normal conditions across the southern tip […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/brownfield-ag-weather-today-1314/ Brownfield Ag Weather Today https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959745653/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959745653/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=313663 Weak disturbances traversing the central and eastern U.S. will help to focus shower activity, which will gradually shift southward as the week progresses. By late in the weekend, drier air will overspread the northern and central Plains and the Midwest, while showers and thunderstorms will dot the South, from the southern Plains to the southern […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959745653/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/feed/ 0Weak disturbances traversing the central and eastern U.S. will help to focus shower activity, which will gradually shift southward as the week progresses. By late in the weekend, drier air will overspread the northern and central Plains and the Midwest, while showers and thunderstorms will dot the South, from the southern Plains to the southern […]

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