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Brownfield Ag News · Aug 14, 2026
Could the recent uptick in wheat prices signal a shift in the market? Wheat has seen solid gains recently, driven by fund and technical buying, while global grain movements are under scrutiny. The USDA's...
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 14, 2026
What factors are driving the recent uptick in corn and wheat prices? September corn rose to $4.59, an increase of 11 cents, while Chicago wheat climbed 22 cents to $6.74 and 3/4. This upward...
U.S. Farm Report · Aug 15, 2026
What if the real story behind corn prices isn't just about how much is grown, but how much the world wants to buy? In the latest USDA report, corn yield estimates were cut by...
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 14, 2026
What happens when some parts of Iowa are drenched while others are parched? Iowa's climatologist reports significant stress on crops in drier regions, while eastern and southern areas experience excessive moisture. This uneven distribution...
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 17, 2026
What if a rainy week could change the outlook for corn and soybean yields? An economist from the Iowa Farm Bureau suggests that the forecasted rain during the Iowa State Fair could lead to...
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 17, 2026
Could U.S. corn export inspections be signaling strong demand? Recent data shows that inspections are maintaining a pace that aligns with USDA estimates for the current marketing year. The primary destinations for U.S. corn...
AgriTalk · Aug 17, 2026
What if the weather is hiding a bigger problem for this year's crops? As the Pro Farmer Crop Tour kicks off, scouts are reporting significant variability in corn and soybean conditions due to recent...
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 17, 2026
What if the insects affecting Nebraska's soybean yields are more abundant than ever? A crop protection specialist from the University of Nebraska highlights that soybean gall midge is significantly impacting yield potential this year,...
AgriTalk · Aug 17, 2026
Could recent weather events be shifting the soybean market? This week, soybean prices jumped significantly, largely driven by flooding in the eastern Corn Belt and strong export inspections. Scouts on the Pro Farmer crop...
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 17, 2026
Could this be a promising year for Minnesota's corn and soybean harvests? Recent reports indicate that 66% of corn and 67% of soybeans in Minnesota are rated as good to excellent. Farmers like Lawrence...
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 17, 2026
Could this be one of the best growing seasons for Iowa's corn and soybeans? An agronomist reports that crops in southeast Iowa are thriving, with 78% rated good to excellent. The season started cooler,...
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 17, 2026
How does a farmer maintain optimism in the face of excess rain? An eastern Illinois farmer, Bryan Severs, is expecting a good harvest this year, citing that rain has not significantly impacted his crops....