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Brownfield Ag News · Jul 31, 2026
What if the weather patterns you rely on for farming suddenly changed? Strong El Niño conditions are forecasted to create significant challenges for farmers in South America, particularly in Brazil, where altered jet streams...
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 31, 2026
As southern rust advances into northern regions, corn growers face increasing pressure to monitor and manage this disease. Agronomist Grant Harms from Corteva Agriscience highlights that the disease has already been detected in Iowa,...
AgriTalk · Jul 31, 2026
What happens when the wheat market takes a dive? This week, wheat futures experienced a significant drop, which is putting pressure on corn and soybean prices as the week comes to a close. The...
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 31, 2026
As weed management efforts intensify, farmers are grappling with weeds that are proving harder to control than ever. Lynn Justesen, a crop protection specialist, highlights that many farmers are currently on their second and...
AgriTalk · Jul 31, 2026
Could the recent downturn in soybean prices signal deeper market issues? This week, soybeans faced significant selling pressure, dropping sharply as weather forecasts improved across the Midwest, leading to profit-taking after a strong July....
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 31, 2026
As August approaches, the weather's role in shaping U.S. corn yields becomes increasingly critical. Expectations are set for an average corn crop, with the next few weeks being pivotal for grain fill. Scott Custard...
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 31, 2026
What’s driving the recent declines in soybean and corn prices? Fund and technical selling have pushed both crops lower, compounding an already steep weekly decline. Despite this, traders are observing generally favorable weather conditions...
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 31, 2026
Why is ethanol production maintaining such high levels? The answer lies in robust demand and the dynamics of fuel supplies both domestically and globally. Scott Richman, chief economist at the Renewable Fuels Association, highlights...
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 31, 2026
What’s causing the contrasting movements in grain and livestock futures? Recent data reveals a drop in September corn and August soybean prices, while livestock futures, including live and feeder cattle, are on the rise....
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 31, 2026
What’s causing the mixed signals in cattle futures? As traders look for direction, live cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange showed mostly higher prices, while feeder cattle rose due to a decline in...
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 1, 2026
What could the new farm bill draft mean for fuel choices and nutrition programs? The latest proposal from U.S. Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman includes a permanent authorization for nationwide year-round E15 sales,...
U.S. Farm Report · Aug 1, 2026
What happens when the USDA reopens the southern border to cattle imports? As the USDA prepares to allow cattle imports from Mexico starting August 24, the market is reacting with both anticipation and skepticism....