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A Southwest Indiana farmer says this growing season has been one like no other.  Ben Kron tells Brownfield eight inches of rain fell across this farm in Evansville over the weekend.  “Normally, the river would get it [Read More…]

A southwest Minnesota farmer anticipates rapid crop growth thanks to this week’s heat-dome smothering much of the Midwest. Carolyn Olson grows organic crops in Lyon County. “The talk in church yesterday was we’ll be able [Read More…]

A central Illinois farmer says the late June rains have benefited his crops. Mark Bunselmeyer, who grows corn and soybeans in Macon County, says a dry start to the season has given way to timely [Read More…]

A south-central Wisconsin farmer says recent rains are providing his crops with a needed boost. Eric Wuthrich, who grows corn and soybeans in Green County, tells Brownfield… “So far, our crops look beautiful.”  He says, [Read More…]

U.S. corn continues to ship out at a relatively rapid pace. The USDA says corn export inspections during the week ending June 25th were up on the year, mainly to the key customers of Japan [Read More…]

President Trump has signed an executive order prioritizing regenerative agriculture to boost opportunities for farmers. Speaking at White House event with farmers and ag leaders on Thursday, he said he’s directing his administration to accelerate programs that help [Read More…]

A north Iowa grain farmer suggests there are few if any pathways to profitability this year. Caleb Renner grows corn and soybeans near Klemme and was recently asked by Brownfield what he might do to [Read More…]

The president and CEO of the National Oilseed Processors Association says there’s been a major shift in the final destination for most U.S. grown soybeans. Devin Mogler tells Brownfield, “Three or four years ago, we [Read More…]

Soybeans were mixed, ending the week with gains. Near-term crop weather features rain in some areas ahead of a heat dome across much of the region. That’s expected to be more of an issue for [Read More…]

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply lower on the midday drop in boxed beef, with traders waiting for widespread direct business. August live was down $1.40 at $245.82 and [Read More…]

Jul. corn $4.12 and 3/4, down 2 centsJul. soybeans $11.26 and 1/4, down 1 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal $307.00, down $1.20Jul. soybean oil 71.30, up 49 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.78 and 1/4, down 12 [Read More…]

Wisconsin’s agriculture secretary wants to see the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement renewed.  Randy Romanski with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection says Canada and Mexico are by far the top two markets [Read More…]

The general counsel of the U.S. Hemp Roundtable says President Trump has sent a direct message to Congress regarding the future of hemp. Jonathan Miller tells Brownfield, “As part of a request to get supplemental [Read More…]

An agriculture lender says ongoing volatility makes reviewing crop budgets more important than ever. Barry Benson with First National Bank of Omaha says some producers may not have taken advantage of higher commodity prices earlier [Read More…]

Red Crown Rot has officially been confirmed in Wisconsin, and an Extension field crops pathologist is encouraging farmers to increase scouting efforts this season. Damon Smith with the University of Wisconsin–Madison tells Brownfield the disease was [Read More…]

Across the Corn Belt, scattered showers accompany near- or below-normal temperatures. Friday’s Midwestern high temperatures will remain below 80°F, except across the southern tier of the Corn Belt. With soil moisture shortages mostly limited to [Read More…]

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures in much of the West, while hotter-than-normal weather will prevail from the Plains to the Atlantic Coast. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal [Read More…]

Supporters in agriculture say a bill in Congress could help accelerate the U.S. bioeconomy. James Glueck, executive director of the Plant Based Products Council, says the Biobased Materials Investment and Production Act serves as a [Read More…]

Jul. corn $4.14 and 3/4, up 7 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.27 and 1/2, up 18 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal $308.20, up $4.60Jul. soybean oil 70.81, up 135 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.91, up 5 [Read More…]

U.S. red meat supplies tightened during May. The USDA says there were 872.454 million pounds of red meat in the freezer at the end of last month, 1% below a year ago, with a 1% [Read More…]