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Brownfield Ag News · Jul 15, 2026
What caused the sudden spike in wheat prices this week? September Chicago wheat rose by 32.5 cents to $6.77 and 1/2, indicating strong market activity. Meanwhile, corn and soybean prices also saw increases, with...
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 15, 2026
With the August recess approaching, the pressure is mounting for timely action on the farm bill. Missouri Corn Growers Association CEO Bradley Schad highlights the need for broad support in agriculture, urging stakeholders to...
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 15, 2026
What happens when ethanol demand takes a hit? Recent data shows a significant slowdown in ethanol demand, influenced by gasoline prices and production levels. As a result, ethanol stocks have risen to 24.391 million...
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 16, 2026
What if a fungal disease is quietly gaining ground in Iowa's cornfields? Tar spot, a fungal disease affecting corn, is showing signs of increased pressure in Iowa, with several confirmations reported. Iowa State University's...
AgriTalk · Jul 16, 2026
What’s really happening in the grain and livestock markets this week? As grain prices fluctuate, corn is acting as an anchor for soybean prices, while wheat shows some strength. Meanwhile, the cattle market is...
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 16, 2026
Could easing trade tensions between the U.S. and China signal a turnaround for corn and soybean markets? A market analyst highlights that both nations appear poised to roll back tariffs, with the U.S. considering...
AgriTalk · Jul 16, 2026
Could the recent pullback in grain markets signal deeper issues? After reaching new highs, grains closed lower due to profit-taking and resistance levels, with notable selling from farmers. The ongoing conflict in the Black...
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 16, 2026
What’s causing the recent drop in corn and soybean prices? September corn futures fell to $4.41 and 1/2, down 6 cents, while August soybeans dropped to $11.95, down 7 and 1/4 cents. This decline...
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 16, 2026
What happens when wildfire smoke blankets the Midwest? Recent reports indicate that dense smoke from Canadian wildfires is affecting air quality and potentially crop conditions across the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes. The heat...
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 17, 2026
What if the real driver of grain markets isn't the weather? According to commodities economist Arlan Suderman, demand is the key factor influencing grain prices, with a specific focus on China's purchasing commitments. While...
AgriTalk · Jul 17, 2026
Could the recent rally in grain markets signal a turning point for farmers? As of mid-July 2026, grains have posted higher weekly closes, with wheat benefiting from ongoing Black Sea tensions and corn following...
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 17, 2026
Could recent weather changes be the key to rising soybean and corn prices? Soybeans saw an uptick due to fund and technical buying, solidifying their weekly gains. The USDA reported significant sales of U.S....