Given wet and humid conditions this summer, many farmers are reporting disease pressure in corn and soybean fields. Iowa State University Extension plant pathologist Daren Mueller says in corn, Southern Rust has appeared earlier than usual across a broad region. He tells Brownfield the plant pathogen can result in as much as a 25 percent…… Continue Reading
Apples… already?
Apple season typically begins sometime in August. But for AppleAtcha Orchards in Eastern Kentucky, apple picking is in full swing. Ryan Wilson, who manages the orchard, says one of the reasons the Honeycrisp apples are ready so soon is that it is a high-density apple orchard. AUDIO: Healthy Living on high-density apple orchards The post…… Continue Reading
Trump administration continues to address trade deficit
The administration remains committed to expanding market access for U.S. farmers and ranchers around the globe. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins tells Brownfield recently announced trade frameworks will benefit American agriculture. “Whether it’s Japan, whether it’s Korea, whether it’s the Philippines, whether it’s Cambodia, it’s just one win after another and the country that’s winning is America,”…… Continue Reading
Lindberg confirmed as Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs
Luke Lindberg of South Dakota has been confirmed as the USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. The U.S. Senate confirmed Lindberg’s nomination by a 77-18 vote Saturday night. During his confirmation hearing earlier this spring, Lindberg told the Senate Ag Committee that he supports free trade agreements that could help reverse the…… Continue Reading
NASA satellite to capture soil moisture levels & field data
A new satellite has been launched that will provide farmers with the largest and most accurate field data ever tracked. Michigan State University Kellogg Biological Center Associate Director Brook Wilke tells Brownfield, “They’ve started to use KBS as a place to ground truth those satellites, mostly the main crops, corn, soybeans, and taking measurements such…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn mixed to start August
Soybeans were steady to modestly higher Friday, while ending the week with losses. Crop weather continues to look favorable as beans head further into key development phases. While there are some areas of concern, the trade is expecting substantial domestic production in 2025, with the next USDA guess out August 12th. The USDA says 197…… Continue Reading
Soybean market looking for China deal as harvest looms
An agricultural economist with Advance Trading says the soybean market is watching for signs of a new trade deal with China. Brian Basting tells Brownfield the potentially large 2025 crop needs a home. “We have concerns that our September, October, and November soybean shipments could come under some pressure if we do not get a…… Continue Reading
Indiana State Fair Coliseum bearing new name in 2025
The coliseum at the Indiana State Fair is getting a new name. Heidi Spahn, the global community investment manager, says naming it the Corteva Coliseum represents company’s commitment to the Indiana ag industry. “Putting our name on the coliseum that gets used year-round for numerous events brings more light to who we are,” she says. “Part…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 1, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.89 and 1/2, down 4 and 1/2 centsSep. soybeans closed at $9.69 and 1/2, unchangedSep. soybean meal closed at $270.90, up $5.00Sep. soybean oil closed at 54.48, down 79 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.16 and 3/4, down 6 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle closed at $223.67, up 52 centsSep. feeder cattle…… Continue Reading
June soybean crush, corn for ethanol numbers mixed
The domestic soybean crush continues to be strong. That’s primarily due to biofuels use projections and solid export demand for vegetable oils. The USDA says 197 million bushels of beans were crushed during June 2025, down 7 million from May, but up 14 million from June 2024. Soybean oil and meal stocks were both above…… Continue Reading
