Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:28:13 +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/basf-showcases-crop-protection-technology-and-a-strong-product-pipeline/ BASF Showcases Crop Protection Technology and a Strong Product Pipeline https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968543636/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~BASF-Showcases-Crop-Protection-Technology-and-a-Strong-Product-Pipeline/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968543636/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~BASF-Showcases-Crop-Protection-Technology-and-a-Strong-Product-Pipeline/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:28:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316584 At the 2026 Farm Progress Show, Brownfield talked with Kurt Maertens, BASF Technical Services Representative for Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, about what farmers can see at the BASF exhibit and what he hopes they take home with them. The exhibit showcases the breadth of BASF technology and highlights a strong pipeline of products being […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968543636/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~BASF-Showcases-Crop-Protection-Technology-and-a-Strong-Product-Pipeline/feed/ 0At the 2026 Farm Progress Show, Brownfield talked with Kurt Maertens, BASF Technical Services Representative for Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, about what farmers can see at the BASF exhibit and what he hopes they take home with them. The exhibit showcases the breadth of BASF technology and highlights a strong pipeline of products being […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cheese-declines-while-butter-holds-steady-friday-at-cme/ Cheese declines while butter holds steady Friday at CME https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968543528/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cheese-declines-while-butter-holds-steady-Friday-at-CME/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968543528/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cheese-declines-while-butter-holds-steady-Friday-at-CME/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:20:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=316583 Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday to end the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.0025 to $0.7525. One sale was reported at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0125 to $1.4650. Fourteen sales were reported ranging from $1.4550 to $1.4850.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5325. No sales were reported.  Butter was […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968543528/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cheese-declines-while-butter-holds-steady-Friday-at-CME/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday to end the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.0025 to $0.7525. One sale was reported at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0125 to $1.4650. Fourteen sales were reported ranging from $1.4550 to $1.4850.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5325. No sales were reported.  Butter was […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farmers-await-more-clarity-on-proposed-wotus-rule/ Farmers await more clarity on proposed WOTUS Rule https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968543531/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-await-more-clarity-on-proposed-WOTUS-Rule/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968543531/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-await-more-clarity-on-proposed-WOTUS-Rule/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:20:05 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316582 The Trump administration is once again asking for feedback to help further define its proposed Waters of the United States rule. Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins tells Brownfield producers benefit from clear and consistent policy. “We’ve been looking for better respect of states’ rights in this conversation, and we’ve been looking for better definition […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968543531/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-await-more-clarity-on-proposed-WOTUS-Rule/feed/ 0The Trump administration is once again asking for feedback to help further define its proposed Waters of the United States rule. Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins tells Brownfield producers benefit from clear and consistent policy. “We’ve been looking for better respect of states’ rights in this conversation, and we’ve been looking for better definition […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2849/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968543363/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968543363/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:05:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=316575 Direct cash cattle trade activity remains quiet.  Bids haven’t resurfaced and asking prices are few and far between.  There’s been some light business in the North at mostly $345 dressed, which was fully steady with the prior week’s weighted average basis.  More business is still expected to develop before the end of the day.  Boxed […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968543363/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity remains quiet.  Bids haven’t resurfaced and asking prices are few and far between.  There’s been some light business in the North at mostly $345 dressed, which was fully steady with the prior week’s weighted average basis.  More business is still expected to develop before the end of the day.  Boxed […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/minnesota-farmer-uses-corn-rally-to-empty-bins-add-new-crop-sales/ Minnesota farmer uses corn rally to empty bins, add new-crop sales https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968543324/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-farmer-uses-corn-rally-to-empty-bins-add-newcrop-sales/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968543324/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-farmer-uses-corn-rally-to-empty-bins-add-newcrop-sales/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:01:47 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316569 A central Minnesota farmer has been taking advantage of recent strength in the corn market. Nick Peterson of St. Cloud says there are opportunities to market both old and new crop. “I’m almost worried that we’re a little far sold on new crop. We were able to kind of utilize this (rally) to empty the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968543324/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-farmer-uses-corn-rally-to-empty-bins-add-newcrop-sales/feed/ 0A central Minnesota farmer has been taking advantage of recent strength in the corn market. Nick Peterson of St. Cloud says there are opportunities to market both old and new crop. “I’m almost worried that we’re a little far sold on new crop. We were able to kind of utilize this (rally) to empty the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/basf-highlights-new-herbicide-innovations-at-farm-progress-show/ BASF Highlights New Herbicide Innovations at Farm Progress Show https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968543273/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~BASF-Highlights-New-Herbicide-Innovations-at-Farm-Progress-Show/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968543273/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~BASF-Highlights-New-Herbicide-Innovations-at-Farm-Progress-Show/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:58:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316576 At the 2026 Farm Progress Show, Brownfield talked with Matt Inman, Technical Marketing Manager with BASF, about the products and innovations featured at the BASF exhibit. From crop protection products already helping farmers manage weeds and other challenges to new herbicide technology on the horizon, the exhibit offered a look at how BASF is continuing […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968543273/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~BASF-Highlights-New-Herbicide-Innovations-at-Farm-Progress-Show/feed/ 0At the 2026 Farm Progress Show, Brownfield talked with Matt Inman, Technical Marketing Manager with BASF, about the products and innovations featured at the BASF exhibit. From crop protection products already helping farmers manage weeds and other challenges to new herbicide technology on the horizon, the exhibit offered a look at how BASF is continuing […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/turning-farm-data-into-action/ Turning Farm Data Into Action https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968543099/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Turning-Farm-Data-Into-Action/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968543099/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Turning-Farm-Data-Into-Action/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:41:11 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316572 There is no shortage of data available to farmers today. The challenge is turning all that information into action that can make a difference in the field. At the 2026 Farm Progress Show, Brownfield talked with Kyle King, Head of Digital Farming, North America, for xarvio FIELD MANAGER with BASF, about how digital tools can […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968543099/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Turning-Farm-Data-Into-Action/feed/ 0There is no shortage of data available to farmers today. The challenge is turning all that information into action that can make a difference in the field. At the 2026 Farm Progress Show, Brownfield talked with Kyle King, Head of Digital Farming, North America, for xarvio FIELD MANAGER with BASF, about how digital tools can […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/stormy-summer-leading-to-crop-insurance-reminders-ahead-of-harvest/ Stormy summer leading to crop insurance reminders ahead of harvest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968542850/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Stormy-summer-leading-to-crop-insurance-reminders-ahead-of-harvest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968542850/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Stormy-summer-leading-to-crop-insurance-reminders-ahead-of-harvest/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:23:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316568 The crop claims manager with COUNTRY Financial says harvest season is one of the most important times of year for farmers to communicate with their crop insurance agent. Dylan Houser says a summer of rough weather means crop insurance claims are likely for many farmers this year.  “So, if you suspect you have a lot […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968542850/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Stormy-summer-leading-to-crop-insurance-reminders-ahead-of-harvest/feed/ 0The crop claims manager with COUNTRY Financial says harvest season is one of the most important times of year for farmers to communicate with their crop insurance agent. Dylan Houser says a summer of rough weather means crop insurance claims are likely for many farmers this year.  “So, if you suspect you have a lot […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/kubota-brings-a-thoughtful-approach-to-technology-with-work-smart/ Kubota Brings a Thoughtful Approach to Technology with Work Smart https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968542805/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Kubota-Brings-a-Thoughtful-Approach-to-Technology-with-Work-Smart/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968542805/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Kubota-Brings-a-Thoughtful-Approach-to-Technology-with-Work-Smart/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:18:53 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316566 Kubota has built its reputation on equipment that is simple, reliable and practical, and now the company is taking a thoughtful approach to bringing new technology to its machines. At the 2026 Farm Progress Show, Brownfield talked with Brent Newkirk, Product Manager for Work Smart AutoSteer at Kubota, about how the Work Smart platform is […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968542805/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Kubota-Brings-a-Thoughtful-Approach-to-Technology-with-Work-Smart/feed/ 0Kubota has built its reputation on equipment that is simple, reliable and practical, and now the company is taking a thoughtful approach to bringing new technology to its machines. At the 2026 Farm Progress Show, Brownfield talked with Brent Newkirk, Product Manager for Work Smart AutoSteer at Kubota, about how the Work Smart platform is […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usb-director-livestock-consumption-remains-key-to-soybean-demand/ USB director: livestock consumption remains key to soybean demand https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968542553/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USB-director-livestock-consumption-remains-key-to-soybean-demand/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968542553/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USB-director-livestock-consumption-remains-key-to-soybean-demand/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:58:55 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316538 A United Soybean Board director sees livestock consumption as a cornerstone of soybean demand. Laurie Isley farms in Michigan and says USB continues to study usage. “Particularly with the hog industry looking at how soybeans can not only help with rate of gain, but can also help with some of the health issues they deal […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968542553/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USB-director-livestock-consumption-remains-key-to-soybean-demand/feed/ 0A United Soybean Board director sees livestock consumption as a cornerstone of soybean demand. Laurie Isley farms in Michigan and says USB continues to study usage. “Particularly with the hog industry looking at how soybeans can not only help with rate of gain, but can also help with some of the health issues they deal […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/drought-threatens-crops-in-western-northwestern-corn-belt/ Drought threatens crops in western, northwestern Corn Belt https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968542454/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drought-threatens-crops-in-western-northwestern-Corn-Belt/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968542454/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drought-threatens-crops-in-western-northwestern-Corn-Belt/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:52:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316536 A climatologist says crops in the western and northwestern Corn Belt could see some of the greatest drought-related impacts this growing season. “Parts of the Dakotas, Southern Minnesota, even into portions of Wisconsin, Northwest Iowa, Northeast Nebraska. There’s been a pocket of the region that really has been consistently drier than some of their neighboring […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968542454/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drought-threatens-crops-in-western-northwestern-Corn-Belt/feed/ 0A climatologist says crops in the western and northwestern Corn Belt could see some of the greatest drought-related impacts this growing season. “Parts of the Dakotas, Southern Minnesota, even into portions of Wisconsin, Northwest Iowa, Northeast Nebraska. There’s been a pocket of the region that really has been consistently drier than some of their neighboring […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/state-fair-offers-look-at-dairys-nutritional-benefits/ State Fair offers look at dairy’s nutritional benefits https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968542364/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~State-Fair-offers-look-at-dairy%e2%80%99s-nutritional-benefits/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968542364/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~State-Fair-offers-look-at-dairy%e2%80%99s-nutritional-benefits/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:46:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316564 Midwest Dairy is highlighting the role that nutrition has in consumer diets at this year’s Nebraska State Fair. Ashely Larson says there are several exhibits that demonstrate its importance. “We really focus on the high protein aspect of dairy where you get your protein and it’s keeping you fuller longer. Calcium is a huge benefit […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968542364/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~State-Fair-offers-look-at-dairy%e2%80%99s-nutritional-benefits/feed/ 0Midwest Dairy is highlighting the role that nutrition has in consumer diets at this year’s Nebraska State Fair. Ashely Larson says there are several exhibits that demonstrate its importance. “We really focus on the high protein aspect of dairy where you get your protein and it’s keeping you fuller longer. Calcium is a huge benefit […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/nemasphere-putting-nematode-resistance-to-work-in-the-field/ Nemasphere: Putting Nematode Resistance to Work in the Field https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968542292/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nemasphere-Putting-Nematode-Resistance-to-Work-in-the-Field/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968542292/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nemasphere-Putting-Nematode-Resistance-to-Work-in-the-Field/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:41:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316558 Standing beside a soybean plot at the 2026 Farm Progress Show, Brownfield got a firsthand look at technology designed to tackle one of the challenges farmers often can’t see until it’s already causing damage – nematodes. BASF’s Nemasphere™ nematode resistance trait is designed to help protect soybeans from yield-robbing nematodes, and the live test plots […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968542292/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nemasphere-Putting-Nematode-Resistance-to-Work-in-the-Field/feed/ 0Standing beside a soybean plot at the 2026 Farm Progress Show, Brownfield got a firsthand look at technology designed to tackle one of the challenges farmers often can’t see until it’s already causing damage – nematodes. BASF’s Nemasphere™ nematode resistance trait is designed to help protect soybeans from yield-robbing nematodes, and the live test plots […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/2026-ethanol-ddgs-exports-both-13-ahead-of-2025/ 2026 ethanol, DDGS exports both 13% ahead of 2025 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968542226/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~ethanol-DDGS-exports-both-ahead-of/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968542226/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~ethanol-DDGS-exports-both-ahead-of/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:37:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316560 U.S. ethanol exports remain on a record pace more than halfway through 2026. The Renewable Fuels Association says ethanol exports during July were down 3% from June at 199.5 million gallons, while the year-to-date pace is 13% faster than 2025’s all-time high at 1.41 billion gallons. Canada was the top destination again in July, taking […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968542226/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~ethanol-DDGS-exports-both-ahead-of/feed/ 0U.S. ethanol exports remain on a record pace more than halfway through 2026. The Renewable Fuels Association says ethanol exports during July were down 3% from June at 199.5 million gallons, while the year-to-date pace is 13% faster than 2025’s all-time high at 1.41 billion gallons. Canada was the top destination again in July, taking […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/fapris-market-outlook/ FAPRI expects sizeable USDA farm program payments this fall https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968542187/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FAPRI-expects-sizeable-USDA-farm-program-payments-this-fall/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968542187/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FAPRI-expects-sizeable-USDA-farm-program-payments-this-fall/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:35:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316532 The director of the University of Missouri’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute says farmers are expected to receive sizeable farm program payments from the USDA this fall. “You’ll have corn payments which are significant and cotton payments which are large as well, but it’ll be across the board.” Seth Meyer tells Brownfield… “I can’t […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968542187/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FAPRI-expects-sizeable-USDA-farm-program-payments-this-fall/feed/ 0The director of the University of Missouri’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute says farmers are expected to receive sizeable farm program payments from the USDA this fall. “You’ll have corn payments which are significant and cotton payments which are large as well, but it’ll be across the board.” Seth Meyer tells Brownfield… “I can’t […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/how-consolidation-is-reshaping-the-future-of-the-u-s-dairy-industry/ How consolidation is reshaping the future of the U.S. dairy industry https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968542064/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~How-consolidation-is-reshaping-the-future-of-the-US-dairy-industry/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968542064/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~How-consolidation-is-reshaping-the-future-of-the-US-dairy-industry/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:27:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316551 The senior dairy analyst with Terrain says the expansion of large-scale dairy farms is changing the structure of the industry. Ben Laine says there are fewer farms but more milk is being produced.  “If you can milk more cows and spread out your overhead costs across a larger herd, you tend to have a lower cost […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968542064/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~How-consolidation-is-reshaping-the-future-of-the-US-dairy-industry/feed/ 0The senior dairy analyst with Terrain says the expansion of large-scale dairy farms is changing the structure of the industry. Ben Laine says there are fewer farms but more milk is being produced.  “If you can milk more cows and spread out your overhead costs across a larger herd, you tend to have a lower cost […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ai-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-forage-harvesting/ AI Takes the Guesswork Out of Forage Harvesting https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968541806/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~AI-Takes-the-Guesswork-Out-of-Forage-Harvesting/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968541806/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~AI-Takes-the-Guesswork-Out-of-Forage-Harvesting/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:08:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316540 New Holland is bringing artificial intelligence to the forage harvester with technology designed to keep the machine dialed in as conditions change. The new FR920 Forage Harvester, with 911 horsepower, uses ForageCam and AI-driven technology to continuously monitor crop and machine conditions and automatically make adjustments to help maintain performance. The goal is simple: take […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968541806/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~AI-Takes-the-Guesswork-Out-of-Forage-Harvesting/feed/ 0New Holland is bringing artificial intelligence to the forage harvester with technology designed to keep the machine dialed in as conditions change. The new FR920 Forage Harvester, with 911 horsepower, uses ForageCam and AI-driven technology to continuously monitor crop and machine conditions and automatically make adjustments to help maintain performance. The goal is simple: take […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/inconsistent-summer-weather-limits-corn-disease-impact/ Inconsistent summer weather limits corn disease impact https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968541209/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Inconsistent-summer-weather-limits-corn-disease-impact/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968541209/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Inconsistent-summer-weather-limits-corn-disease-impact/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:28:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316533 An extension agronomist with Iowa State University says weather conditions this summer have been conducive to several corn diseases. However, Rebecca Vittetoe, who covers the east central part of the state, says the variable weather has played in farmers’ favor. “I could find northern corn leaf flight, tar spot, gray leaf spot, bacterial leaf streak.”  […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968541209/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Inconsistent-summer-weather-limits-corn-disease-impact/feed/ 0An extension agronomist with Iowa State University says weather conditions this summer have been conducive to several corn diseases. However, Rebecca Vittetoe, who covers the east central part of the state, says the variable weather has played in farmers’ favor. “I could find northern corn leaf flight, tar spot, gray leaf spot, bacterial leaf streak.”  […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/cooler-less-humid-weather-for-some-heat-lingers-on-parts-of-the-plains-scattered-showers-t-storms-the-dividing-line/ Late-season heat wave covers much of the Heartland; scattered showers & t-storms (locally heavy) for some https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968176694/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lateseason-heat-wave-covers-much-of-the-Heartland-scattered-showers-tstorms-locally-heavy-for-some/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968176694/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lateseason-heat-wave-covers-much-of-the-Heartland-scattered-showers-tstorms-locally-heavy-for-some/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=315823 Across the Corn Belt, a thunderstorm cluster is producing heavy rain and localized wind damage in the Great Lakes region. As the day progresses, the threat of severe weather will shift southeastward. Elsewhere, hot, dry weather favors summer crop maturation, with Friday’s high temperatures expected to approach or reach 100°F as far north as central […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968176694/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lateseason-heat-wave-covers-much-of-the-Heartland-scattered-showers-tstorms-locally-heavy-for-some/feed/ 0Across the Corn Belt, a thunderstorm cluster is producing heavy rain and localized wind damage in the Great Lakes region. As the day progresses, the threat of severe weather will shift southeastward. Elsewhere, hot, dry weather favors summer crop maturation, with Friday’s high temperatures expected to approach or reach 100°F as far north as central […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/seasonal-warmth-some-heat-and-adequate-rainfall-prospects-ahead-for-much-of-the-heartland/ Late-season heat, warmth to continue for much of the Heartland; a pattern shift brings moisture to the West https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968176319/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lateseason-heat-warmth-to-continue-for-much-of-the-Heartland-a-pattern-shift-brings-moisture-to-the-West/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968176319/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lateseason-heat-warmth-to-continue-for-much-of-the-Heartland-a-pattern-shift-brings-moisture-to-the-West/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=315814 Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation nationwide. The south-central and southeastern U.S. have the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusually hot weather. Meanwhile, parts of the Pacific Northwest and Desert Southwest have the greatest odds of receiving anomalously heavy rain.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968176319/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lateseason-heat-warmth-to-continue-for-much-of-the-Heartland-a-pattern-shift-brings-moisture-to-the-West/feed/ 0Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation nationwide. The south-central and southeastern U.S. have the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusually hot weather. Meanwhile, parts of the Pacific Northwest and Desert Southwest have the greatest odds of receiving anomalously heavy rain.

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