Track soybean acreage, basis, exports, irrigated vs. dryland beans, double crop pressure, rotations, and weather sensitivity across U.S. operations.
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U.S. Farm Report · Jul 11, 2026
What if U.S. farmers are paying double for essential crop inputs compared to Brazil? Recent discussions reveal alarming statistics about input costs, with U.S. farmers facing much higher prices for crop protection products. A...
AgriTalk · Jul 10, 2026
What if the biggest market shifts are driven by factors you didn’t expect? Recent grain market movements have been influenced by geopolitical tensions, particularly disruptions in Russian wheat exports, and friendly adjustments in USDA's...
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 10, 2026
What’s driving the recent surge in wheat prices? A smaller U.S. crop estimate has led to big gains in the wheat market, with traders reacting to the USDA's revised production figures. This adjustment has...
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 10, 2026
What factors are contributing to the recent surge in grain prices? September corn has risen to $4.39 and 1/2, marking an 8-cent increase, while August soybeans have climbed to $11.91 and 3/4, up 14...
AgriTalk · Jul 10, 2026
Could a combination of global supply issues and trade agreements be driving wheat prices higher? Wheat markets are experiencing significant gains, with winter wheat prices rising over 20 cents ahead of the USDA's crop...
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 13, 2026
What if rising usage numbers could balance out larger crop estimates? Recent USDA reports indicate that while corn and soybean production forecasts have increased, the encouraging news lies in improved usage figures. Analyst Kent...
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 13, 2026
What happens when a major buyer like China boosts soybean purchases? A Missouri farmer believes this trend could positively influence not just soybeans, but also cotton, rice, and the cattle industry. Jason Bean from...
AgriTalk · Jul 13, 2026
As geopolitical tensions rise, particularly in the Black Sea region, grain markets are feeling the pressure. The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has disrupted shipping routes, leading to increased wheat prices and uncertainty...
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 13, 2026
Could a strong residual herbicide program be the key to managing weeds in a wet season? Farmers facing weed control challenges due to a rainy spring and early summer have found success by applying...
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 13, 2026
Could Iowa soybeans be on the verge of a significant turnaround? An agronomist reports that soybean conditions in west-central Iowa are improving, with plants starting to grow more vigorously after a period of stagnation...
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 13, 2026
As drought conditions threaten corn yields in northeast Missouri, farmers are anxiously awaiting rain. Jody Ketsenberg, a local farmer, expressed concern during corn pollination, stating, "We have our fingers crossed for a rain." In...
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 13, 2026
What if this growing season is unlike any other? An eastern Iowa farmer reports experiencing extreme weather conditions that have significantly affected his corn and soybean crops. Billie Danner, who farms near West Liberty,...