Commentary. County fair, State fair, Learfield Ag/Brownfield Summer meeting and Farm Progress Show filled my August. Hot and worn out at the end of many of those days, but my cup is full. Having been in the business of farm broadcasting for nearly four decades, I have had the pleasure of meeting and getting to…… Continue Reading

Across the Corn Belt, dry weather accompanies near- or below-normal temperatures.  Immature corn and soybeans are benefiting from last week’s rain, which was heaviest (locally 1 to 3 inches or more) across the upper Midwest.  Recent rainfall was lighter in drought-affected areas of the eastern Corn Belt, where most crops are maturing ahead of the…… Continue Reading

With an anticipated huge crop about to be harvested and plenty of old crop in the bin, market analyst Jamey Kohake with Paragon Economics says it could be a bloodbath for farmers looking to sell this fall. He tells Brownfield there is reason for hope, including an uptick in export sales and the possibility of…… Continue Reading