Iowa Congresswoman Hinson ‘all in’ on 2026 U.S. Senate race
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson is running for the U.S. Senate in 2026. Hinson posted her announcement on social media, about four hours after Republican Senator Joni Ernst released a video […]
Strained grain storage capacity expected
A senior grain analyst with Terrain says grain storage capacity will be strained if the U.S. produces the large corn and soybean crops USDA is forecasting. Marc Rosenbohm tells Brownfield […]
Eastern MO farmer expects variable corn crop
A farmer in eastern Missouri says he’s expecting variable corn at harvest. Jim Boerding, who farms in St. Charles County, tells Brownfield “there’s a lot of wet holes out there. […]
“Pocket” in SW Minnesota ripe for big yields
A southwest Minnesota farmer is optimistic about corn and soybean yields with harvest about a month away. Bryan Biegler farms near Lake Wilson. “Our crops are looking really well, I […]
Soybeans lower to start the week
Soybeans were lower amid ongoing uncertainties around demand. November beans closed 13 and 1/2 cents lower on Tuesday at $10.41. The market remains concerned about trade and tariffs. China still […]
Wisconsin crops look good, despite weed and disease challenges
Wisconsin crops continue to look good, despite battles with weeds and diseases. Darin Von Ruden, Wisconsin’s Farmers Union President says he and his neighbors have been focused on harvesting hay. […]
August challenges for Iowa farmers
August presented several challenges to Iowa farmers. Iowa Farm Bureau president Brent Johnson says pest pressure intensified for many corn and soybean growers last month. “We’re watching a lot of […]
Cattle, hogs mixed to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle ended the day mixed on spread trade. Boxed beef was lower and sharply lower during the session. October live cattle closed […]
Michigan soybeans need some rain
A southeast Michigan farmer says it seems like his region keeps missing rain this summer. Lenawee County’s Blaine Baker tells Brownfield, “We went the entire month of July with no […]
Harvest underway in Illinois
A southern Illinois farmer and agronomist says corn harvest is underway. John Pike, who’s based near Marion in Williamson County, tells Brownfield… “There’s been some harvesting that’s already started in […]
