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 12, 2026
What if the drought fears that loomed over Iowa this season turned out to be unfounded? Agronomist Greg Shepherd reports that crops in southeast Iowa are thriving, with corn showing exceptional growth during critical...
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 12, 2026
Could the recent uptick in U.S. ethanol production signal a shift in market dynamics? The latest data shows production has risen to an average of 1.117 million barrels per day, reflecting a response to...
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 12, 2026
What if the timing of a disease could change the fate of a crop? This year, the late arrival of southern rust has limited its impact on corn, a stark contrast to last year's...
AgriTalk · Aug 12, 2026
What if the latest developments in the Black Sea could change your outlook on wheat prices? Recent tensions between Russia and Ukraine have escalated, leading to a significant impact on wheat supply reliability. As...
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 12, 2026
What does the USDA's latest report mean for the corn and soybean markets? The agency has increased its production estimates for both crops, projecting corn at 16.013 billion bushels and soybeans at 4.519 billion...
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 12, 2026
What’s causing the drop in cattle futures just before significant direct business? At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, both live and feeder cattle prices fell, with feeders experiencing the most significant decline due to rising...
AgriTalk · Aug 12, 2026
What unexpected events are influencing grain prices this week? The recent WASDE report revealed a significant cut in corn yield, which, combined with geopolitical tensions in the Black Sea, has led to a surge...
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 12, 2026
What does a new voice on the Iowa Corn Promotion Board mean for local corn growers? Lance Lillibridge, an eastern Iowa farmer, is eager to represent corn growers and oversee the investment of funds...
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 12, 2026
What if lower corn yields are just the beginning of a market shift? Recent USDA estimates indicate a rise in corn production due to increased acreage, but this is tempered by expectations of declining...
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 12, 2026
What factors are pushing corn and soybean prices higher this August? Recent trading data shows September corn rising to $4.57, up 20.25 cents, while September soybeans reached $11.64, up 17.25 cents. This upward trend...
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 12, 2026
What happens when record acreage meets lower yield estimates? The USDA's latest report reveals an increase of 2.8 million acres for corn and soybeans, totaling a historic 183.5 million acres combined. This significant expansion...
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 13, 2026
What does a slight increase in Brazil's corn production mean for global markets? Brazil's agricultural agency, CONAB, has raised its corn production estimate to 142.995 million tons, reflecting a 0.9% increase from July and...