Track corn acreage, irrigation capacity, grain storage, yield talk, basis, crop rotation, and water limitations across the United States.
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Brownfield Ag News · Aug 3, 2026
As August unfolds, farmers are grappling with unexpected stress on their crops due to dry conditions. After a promising start with adequate moisture during planting, many crops are now beginning to show signs of...
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 3, 2026
What factors are fueling the rise in corn grind and soybean crush? Recent data shows that 466.708 million bushels of corn were used for ethanol production in June 2026, marking a 4% increase from...
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 3, 2026
Could this year's corn yields be at risk due to widespread tipback issues? Adverse weather conditions, particularly a July heat wave, have significantly impacted corn crops in eastern Illinois and Indiana, especially during the...
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 3, 2026
What’s driving the surge in corn and sorghum export inspections? Recent data shows that inspections for the week ending July 30th surpassed the necessary levels to meet USDA projections for the current marketing year....
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 3, 2026
Could this summer's heat be a game changer for corn yields? The director of agronomy at Stine Seed, Tom Larson, warns that elevated overnight temperatures and high dewpoints during July could have stressed corn...
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 3, 2026
What if timely rainfall could be the game-changer for Michigan's corn? Recent rains, totaling up to four inches, have provided a much-needed boost for corn crops just as they finish pollination and begin kernel...
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 3, 2026
With 75% of Minnesota's corn and soybean crops rated as good to excellent, the question arises: how will this impact the market? The latest USDA report indicates that corn is 5% dented, surpassing the...
AgriTalk · Aug 3, 2026
Could recent rainfall and a surge in soybean export sales signal a turning point for grain markets? After a tough week of losses, grain markets saw a bounce back, particularly in soybeans, driven by...
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 3, 2026
Could recent rainfall be too late to salvage Wisconsin's crops? A farmer in southwestern Wisconsin reports that a hot and dry end of July has diminished his expectations for corn, soybeans, and wheat. Despite...
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 3, 2026
Could recent rains signal a turning point for soybean prices? Soybeans, corn, and wheat have seen a recovery following last week's drop, aided by short covering and favorable weather forecasts for early August. However,...
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 3, 2026
What happens when excessive rain and heat collide with crop expectations? In central Illinois, farmers are facing challenges as adverse weather conditions impact corn yields, leading to lower expectations for a record crop this...
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 3, 2026
With U.S. crop condition ratings showing a decline, the latest USDA report reveals that only 61% of corn and 63% of soybeans are rated good to excellent. This drop of 2% for corn reflects...