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AgriTalk · Jul 14, 2026
As temperatures soar to record highs, the impact on corn and soybean crops is becoming a pressing concern. The latest crop progress reports indicate that while wheat harvest is ahead of schedule, corn and...
AgriTalk · Jul 14, 2026
Could escalating tensions in the Black Sea reshape the wheat market? Recent attacks on Russian vessels have restricted traffic in the Strait of Kerch, a crucial export route for grain, leading to uncertainty about...
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 14, 2026
As fertilizer prices remain high, many farmers are forced to rethink their application strategies. For instance, Tom Gillis, a corn and soybean grower in western Wisconsin, reported that recent price spikes led him to...
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 14, 2026
What happens when USDA ratings improve for crops like soybeans and corn? Recent reports indicate a decline in both soybean and corn prices due to better-than-expected USDA national crop ratings, which have shown improvement...
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 14, 2026
What’s causing the mixed signals in grain and livestock futures? Recent market data reveals a decline in September corn and live cattle prices, while Chicago wheat and lean hogs have shown slight gains. Specifically,...
Southern Ag Today · Jul 15, 2026
What if the July WASDE report holds more than just routine updates? This month, the report showed notable changes in acreage for key crops, with soybeans up 0.8%, wheat down 2.5%, and rice plummeting...
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 15, 2026
With the recent confirmation of tar spot in Michigan corn, farmers are urged to scout their fields and consider fungicide applications. Michigan State University's plant pathologist, Marty Chilvers, emphasizes the importance of timely scouting,...
AgriTalk · Jul 15, 2026
What’s driving the recent surge in wheat futures? Disruptions in grain flows from Russia and Ukraine are pushing wheat prices higher, with nearby HRW futures gaining over 30 cents. This upward trend is also...
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 15, 2026
Could the new 45Z clean fuel tax credit guidance change the game for corn farmers? The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is optimistic about the USDA's Regenerative Agricultural Feedstock Rule, which provides a clear...
AgriTalk · Jul 15, 2026
Could the recent surge in wheat prices signal a significant shift in the market? As tensions rise in the Black Sea, wheat has skyrocketed, closing at two-month highs, driven by fears of disrupted exports...
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 16, 2026
What if the timing of your fungicide application could significantly impact your crop yield? Iowa State University Extension agronomist Meaghan Anderson shares research findings on the optimal timing for applying fungicides in corn and...
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 15, 2026
As wet weather raises concerns about crop diseases, farmers are turning to innovative solutions like drones for fungicide applications. In central Illinois, one farmer has already utilized a drone to treat early-planted corn, highlighting...