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

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