Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:25:02 +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/cool-june-timely-rains-boost-iowa-alfalfa-production/ Cool June, timely rains boost Iowa alfalfa production https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958794098/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cool-June-timely-rains-boost-Iowa-alfalfa-production/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958794098/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cool-June-timely-rains-boost-Iowa-alfalfa-production/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:37:39 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313347 An extension forage specialist says weather conditions in her state have benefited alfalfa. Shelby Gruss with Iowa State University tells Brownfield June was unseasonably cool. “Which a lot of our cool season grasses and our alfalfa, that’s like their prime growing conditions. And we’ve had good rains, so it’s been a good balance. Especially in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958794098/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cool-June-timely-rains-boost-Iowa-alfalfa-production/feed/ 0An extension forage specialist says weather conditions in her state have benefited alfalfa. Shelby Gruss with Iowa State University tells Brownfield June was unseasonably cool. “Which a lot of our cool season grasses and our alfalfa, that’s like their prime growing conditions. And we’ve had good rains, so it’s been a good balance. Especially in […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farm-bureau-says-securing-agriculture-workforce-act-is-critical-in-addressing-labor-shortages/ Farm Bureau says Securing Agriculture Workforce Act is critical in addressing labor shortages https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958788506/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Bureau-says-Securing-Agriculture-Workforce-Act-is-critical-in-addressing-labor-shortages/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958788506/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Bureau-says-Securing-Agriculture-Workforce-Act-is-critical-in-addressing-labor-shortages/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:13:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313338 The American Farm Bureau Federation says there’s broad support for legislation addressing the ag labor crisis.   John Walt Boatright says the Securing Agriculture Workforce Act is expected to be released today. He tells Brownfield, “Now that we’re in our 40th year of no legislative passage of reform efforts, the situation continues to get more […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958788506/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Bureau-says-Securing-Agriculture-Workforce-Act-is-critical-in-addressing-labor-shortages/feed/ 0The American Farm Bureau Federation says there’s broad support for legislation addressing the ag labor crisis.   John Walt Boatright says the Securing Agriculture Workforce Act is expected to be released today. He tells Brownfield, “Now that we’re in our 40th year of no legislative passage of reform efforts, the situation continues to get more […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/record-u-s-dairy-exports-fueled-by-global-demand-consumer-awareness/ Record U.S. dairy exports fueled by global demand, consumer awareness https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958788101/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-US-dairy-exports-fueled-by-global-demand-consumer-awareness/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958788101/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-US-dairy-exports-fueled-by-global-demand-consumer-awareness/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:07:53 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313340 The chairman of the National Milk Producers Federation says increased global demand continues to drive record U.S. dairy exports. Brian Rexing tells Brownfield, “Some other countries have had some issues with production,” he says. “Luckily, we have the technology in our plants to make products that are attractive. When you have the demand for something and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958788101/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-US-dairy-exports-fueled-by-global-demand-consumer-awareness/feed/ 0The chairman of the National Milk Producers Federation says increased global demand continues to drive record U.S. dairy exports. Brian Rexing tells Brownfield, “Some other countries have had some issues with production,” he says. “Luckily, we have the technology in our plants to make products that are attractive. When you have the demand for something and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/global-corn-promotion/ Global Corn Promotion https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958787264/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Global-Corn-Promotion/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958787264/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Global-Corn-Promotion/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:42:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=313337 For decades, the Illinois corn checkoff has partnered with the U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council to promote corn and its products across the world. In this Managing for Profit, Jon Rosenstiel, a director with the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, discusses some of their recent efforts.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958787264/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Global-Corn-Promotion/feed/ 0For decades, the Illinois corn checkoff has partnered with the U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council to promote corn and its products across the world. In this Managing for Profit, Jon Rosenstiel, a director with the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, discusses some of their recent efforts.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/heat-wave-pattern-high-humidity-dominates-the-heartland-scattered-severe-t-storms-parts-of-the-plains-upper-midwest/ Heat wave pattern, high humidity dominates the Heartland; scattered severe t-storms parts of the Plains, upper Midwest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958785506/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-wave-pattern-high-humidity-dominates-the-Heartland-scattered-severe-tstorms-parts-of-the-Plains-upper-Midwest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958785506/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-wave-pattern-high-humidity-dominates-the-Heartland-scattered-severe-tstorms-parts-of-the-Plains-upper-Midwest/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=313327 Across the Corn Belt, thunderstorms are limited to the upper Midwest. Elsewhere, very warm weather (highs of 90 to 95°F, except in the upper Midwest) is promoting a rapid pace of development for summer crops, some of which are entering the reproductive stage of development. On June 28, nine percent of the U.S. corn crop […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958785506/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-wave-pattern-high-humidity-dominates-the-Heartland-scattered-severe-tstorms-parts-of-the-Plains-upper-Midwest/feed/ 0Across the Corn Belt, thunderstorms are limited to the upper Midwest. Elsewhere, very warm weather (highs of 90 to 95°F, except in the upper Midwest) is promoting a rapid pace of development for summer crops, some of which are entering the reproductive stage of development. On June 28, nine percent of the U.S. corn crop […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/brownfield-ag-weather-today-1309/ Brownfield Ag Weather Today https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958781615/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958781615/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=313324 For the remainder of the week, hot weather will prevail in most areas along and east of a line from the southern High Plains into the upper Midwest. However, Midwestern summer crops should experience only brief periods with potentially stressful high temperatures of 95°F or higher, although humidity levels will be high and less-than-optimal cooling […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958781615/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/feed/ 0For the remainder of the week, hot weather will prevail in most areas along and east of a line from the southern High Plains into the upper Midwest. However, Midwestern summer crops should experience only brief periods with potentially stressful high temperatures of 95°F or higher, although humidity levels will be high and less-than-optimal cooling […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/heat-wave-conditions-to-ease-early-summer-warmth-near-seasonal-rainfall-ahead-for-most/ Heat wave conditions to ease; early-Summer warmth, near seasonal rainfall ahead for most https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958781456/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-wave-conditions-to-ease-earlySummer-warmth-near-seasonal-rainfall-ahead-for-most/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958781456/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-wave-conditions-to-ease-earlySummer-warmth-near-seasonal-rainfall-ahead-for-most/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=313316 Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for hotter-than-normal weather nationwide, except for near-normal temperatures along the Pacific Coast. Meanwhile, drier-than-normal conditions in parts of the Great Basin and Intermountain West should contrast with near- or above-normal rainfall across the remainder of the U.S. Large sections of the South, East, and lower Midwest will […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958781456/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-wave-conditions-to-ease-earlySummer-warmth-near-seasonal-rainfall-ahead-for-most/feed/ 0Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for hotter-than-normal weather nationwide, except for near-normal temperatures along the Pacific Coast. Meanwhile, drier-than-normal conditions in parts of the Great Basin and Intermountain West should contrast with near- or above-normal rainfall across the remainder of the U.S. Large sections of the South, East, and lower Midwest will […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/south-dakota-corn-knee-high-ahead-of-july/ South Dakota corn knee-high ahead of July https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958754210/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-corn-kneehigh-ahead-of-July/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958754210/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-corn-kneehigh-ahead-of-July/#respond Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:17:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313311 A farmer in northeastern South Dakota says the corn is already knee-high. Jason Frerichs tells Brownfield “That’s big, you know, and we want to see that progress is there. The corn looks really good. It has an excellent color. The roots went down real deep when it was dry and the potential is there.” He […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958754210/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-corn-kneehigh-ahead-of-July/feed/ 0A farmer in northeastern South Dakota says the corn is already knee-high. Jason Frerichs tells Brownfield “That’s big, you know, and we want to see that progress is there. The corn looks really good. It has an excellent color. The roots went down real deep when it was dry and the potential is there.” He […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/weekend-rains-boost-iowa-crops-despite-isolated-storm-damage/ Weekend rains boost Iowa crops despite isolated storm damage https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958754195/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weekend-rains-boost-Iowa-crops-despite-isolated-storm-damage/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958754195/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weekend-rains-boost-Iowa-crops-despite-isolated-storm-damage/#respond Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:15:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313312 Weather had a mixed impact on Iowa crops last week. Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig says thunderstorms over the weekend brought isolated reports of hail and straight-line winds, but also much needed rainfall across northern Iowa. “It’s been trending dry really all throughout the spring (in north Iowa). It’s great for planting, but you still […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958754195/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weekend-rains-boost-Iowa-crops-despite-isolated-storm-damage/feed/ 0Weather had a mixed impact on Iowa crops last week. Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig says thunderstorms over the weekend brought isolated reports of hail and straight-line winds, but also much needed rainfall across northern Iowa. “It’s been trending dry really all throughout the spring (in north Iowa). It’s great for planting, but you still […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-crops-doing-ok-ahead-of-heatwave/ Missouri crops doing ok ahead of heatwave https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958754135/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-crops-doing-ok-ahead-of-heatwave/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958754135/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-crops-doing-ok-ahead-of-heatwave/#respond Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:10:55 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313306 Two Missouri farmers say the crop conditions are good ahead of the heatwave. Brice Fischer in west-central Missouri says corn has pollinated and is starting to grain fill, and the heat wave is welcome. “We had between 25 and 30 inches of rain on our corn crop since we’ve planted it and yeah, it’s needing […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958754135/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-crops-doing-ok-ahead-of-heatwave/feed/ 0Two Missouri farmers say the crop conditions are good ahead of the heatwave. Brice Fischer in west-central Missouri says corn has pollinated and is starting to grain fill, and the heat wave is welcome. “We had between 25 and 30 inches of rain on our corn crop since we’ve planted it and yeah, it’s needing […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/live-and-feeder-cattle-lower-to-start-the-week/ Live and feeder cattle lower to start the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958754138/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Live-and-feeder-cattle-lower-to-start-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958754138/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Live-and-feeder-cattle-lower-to-start-the-week/#respond Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:08:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=313307 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on fund liquidation. August live cattle closed $2.25 lower at $243.57 and October live cattle closed $1.82 lower at $237.37.  August feeder cattle closed $2.37 lower at $367.47 and September feeder cattle closed $1.92 lower at $365.75.  Direct cash cattle trade activity was quiet […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958754138/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Live-and-feeder-cattle-lower-to-start-the-week/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on fund liquidation. August live cattle closed $2.25 lower at $243.57 and October live cattle closed $1.82 lower at $237.37.  August feeder cattle closed $2.37 lower at $367.47 and September feeder cattle closed $1.92 lower at $365.75.  Direct cash cattle trade activity was quiet […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/heat-wave-raises-concerns-despite-strong-ohio-corn-soybean-conditions/ Heat wave raises concerns despite strong Ohio corn, soybean conditions https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958753982/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-wave-raises-concerns-despite-strong-Ohio-corn-soybean-conditions/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958753982/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-wave-raises-concerns-despite-strong-Ohio-corn-soybean-conditions/#respond Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:59:49 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313305 A central Ohio farmer says his soybeans are finally showing improvement following an early-May freeze event.  Allen Ett says it’s taken awhile for the crop to get going. “The last week to 10 days have started to come out of it really good, starting to grow really well, like you’re used to seeing,” he says.    As for corn, “We got corn actually starting to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958753982/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-wave-raises-concerns-despite-strong-Ohio-corn-soybean-conditions/feed/ 0A central Ohio farmer says his soybeans are finally showing improvement following an early-May freeze event.  Allen Ett says it’s taken awhile for the crop to get going. “The last week to 10 days have started to come out of it really good, starting to grow really well, like you’re used to seeing,” he says.    As for corn, “We got corn actually starting to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/tar-spot-concerns-grow-as-heat-speeds-michigan-corn-development/ Tar spot concerns grow as heat speeds Michigan corn development https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958753850/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tar-spot-concerns-grow-as-heat-speeds-Michigan-corn-development/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958753850/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tar-spot-concerns-grow-as-heat-speeds-Michigan-corn-development/#respond Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:52:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313302 An agronomist is encouraging growers to remain diligent about scouting as hot, humid weather picks up this week. Doug George with Bayer tells Brownfield June conditions remind him of the growing season of 2021, which had a lot of tar spot damage. “If you track some weather conditions that we had in June of 2021, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958753850/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tar-spot-concerns-grow-as-heat-speeds-Michigan-corn-development/feed/ 0An agronomist is encouraging growers to remain diligent about scouting as hot, humid weather picks up this week. Doug George with Bayer tells Brownfield June conditions remind him of the growing season of 2021, which had a lot of tar spot damage. “If you track some weather conditions that we had in June of 2021, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/southwest-indiana-farmer-says-repeated-flooding-is-taking-a-toll-on-crops-this-season/ Southwest Indiana farmer says repeated flooding is taking a toll on crops this season https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958753679/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southwest-Indiana-farmer-says-repeated-flooding-is-taking-a-toll-on-crops-this-season/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958753679/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southwest-Indiana-farmer-says-repeated-flooding-is-taking-a-toll-on-crops-this-season/#respond Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:50:06 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313303 A Southwest Indiana farmer says this growing season has been one like no other.  Ben Kron tells Brownfield eight inches of rain fell across this farm in Evansville over the weekend.  “Normally, the river would get it up once or so, and then we’re done,” he says. “And this is the third time since April, that our […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958753679/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southwest-Indiana-farmer-says-repeated-flooding-is-taking-a-toll-on-crops-this-season/feed/ 0A Southwest Indiana farmer says this growing season has been one like no other.  Ben Kron tells Brownfield eight inches of rain fell across this farm in Evansville over the weekend.  “Normally, the river would get it up once or so, and then we’re done,” he says. “And this is the third time since April, that our […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/heat-dome-expected-to-fuel-crop-development-in-southwest-minnesota/ Heat dome expected to fuel crop development in southwest Minnesota https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958753466/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-dome-expected-to-fuel-crop-development-in-southwest-Minnesota/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958753466/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-dome-expected-to-fuel-crop-development-in-southwest-Minnesota/#respond Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:42:31 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313297 A southwest Minnesota farmer anticipates rapid crop growth thanks to this week’s heat-dome smothering much of the Midwest. Carolyn Olson grows organic crops in Lyon County. “The talk in church yesterday was we’ll be able to sit out and watch the corn grow, but I would prefer to sit inside in the air conditioning. It […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958753466/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-dome-expected-to-fuel-crop-development-in-southwest-Minnesota/feed/ 0A southwest Minnesota farmer anticipates rapid crop growth thanks to this week’s heat-dome smothering much of the Midwest. Carolyn Olson grows organic crops in Lyon County. “The talk in church yesterday was we’ll be able to sit out and watch the corn grow, but I would prefer to sit inside in the air conditioning. It […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/june-storms-bring-beneficial-rains-for-some-illinois-farmers-damage-to-others/ June storms bring beneficial rains for some Illinois farmers, damage to others https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958753523/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~June-storms-bring-beneficial-rains-for-some-Illinois-farmers-damage-to-others/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958753523/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~June-storms-bring-beneficial-rains-for-some-Illinois-farmers-damage-to-others/#respond Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:37:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313295 A central Illinois farmer says the late June rains have benefited his crops. Mark Bunselmeyer, who grows corn and soybeans in Macon County, says a dry start to the season has given way to timely rains in recent weeks. “Nothing excessive, but we’ve gotten plenty of rain and we now are looking at hot days […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958753523/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~June-storms-bring-beneficial-rains-for-some-Illinois-farmers-damage-to-others/feed/ 0A central Illinois farmer says the late June rains have benefited his crops. Mark Bunselmeyer, who grows corn and soybeans in Macon County, says a dry start to the season has given way to timely rains in recent weeks. “Nothing excessive, but we’ve gotten plenty of rain and we now are looking at hot days […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rains-bring-boost-and-disease-pressure-to-wisconsin-crops/ Rains bring boost and disease pressure to Wisconsin crops https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958753010/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rains-bring-boost-and-disease-pressure-to-Wisconsin-crops/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958753010/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rains-bring-boost-and-disease-pressure-to-Wisconsin-crops/#respond Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:31:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313291 A south-central Wisconsin farmer says recent rains are providing his crops with a needed boost. Eric Wuthrich, who grows corn and soybeans in Green County, tells Brownfield… “So far, our crops look beautiful.”  He says, “I was a little concerned with how dry we were, but then the rain started coming again, and we’re actually […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958753010/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rains-bring-boost-and-disease-pressure-to-Wisconsin-crops/feed/ 0A south-central Wisconsin farmer says recent rains are providing his crops with a needed boost. Eric Wuthrich, who grows corn and soybeans in Green County, tells Brownfield… “So far, our crops look beautiful.”  He says, “I was a little concerned with how dry we were, but then the rain started coming again, and we’re actually […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-corn-wheat-drop-ahead-of-acreage-stocks-updates/ Soybeans, corn, wheat drop ahead of acreage, stocks updates https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958753013/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-wheat-drop-ahead-of-acreage-stocks-updates/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958753013/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-wheat-drop-ahead-of-acreage-stocks-updates/#respond Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:29:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=313250 Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The heat dome in the forecast for much of the Midwest is expected to moderate by this weekend. Also, given the relative stages of development, this pattern would have more of an impact on corn than soybeans. The USDA says 65% of the crop is rated good […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958753013/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-wheat-drop-ahead-of-acreage-stocks-updates/feed/ 0Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The heat dome in the forecast for much of the Midwest is expected to moderate by this weekend. Also, given the relative stages of development, this pattern would have more of an impact on corn than soybeans. The USDA says 65% of the crop is rated good […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-june-29-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 29, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958752791/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-June/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958752791/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-June/#respond Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:17:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=313249 Jul. corn $4.02, down 10 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.08 and 3/4, down 17 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $304.70, down $2.30Jul. soybean oil 69.07, down 223 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.69 and 1/2, down 8 and 3/4 centsAug. live cattle $243.57, down $2.25Aug. feeder cattle $367.47, down $2.37Jul. lean hogs $93.82, up 90 centsJul. Class […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958752791/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-June/feed/ 0Jul. corn $4.02, down 10 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.08 and 3/4, down 17 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $304.70, down $2.30Jul. soybean oil 69.07, down 223 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.69 and 1/2, down 8 and 3/4 centsAug. live cattle $243.57, down $2.25Aug. feeder cattle $367.47, down $2.37Jul. lean hogs $93.82, up 90 centsJul. Class […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/67-of-u-s-corn-65-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/ 67% of U.S. corn, 65% of soybeans good to excellent https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958752587/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958752587/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/#respond Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:13:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313251 National corn and soybean condition ratings declined slightly over the past week. Development conditions were generally favorable in much of the Midwest and Plains, and while this week’s heat could cause some stress, it would be welcome in some excessively wet growing areas in the Eastern Corn Belt. The USDA says 67% of U.S. corn […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958752587/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/feed/ 0National corn and soybean condition ratings declined slightly over the past week. Development conditions were generally favorable in much of the Midwest and Plains, and while this week’s heat could cause some stress, it would be welcome in some excessively wet growing areas in the Eastern Corn Belt. The USDA says 67% of U.S. corn […]

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