Indiana farmer showcases rare bicentennial CASE tractor at FPS
A vintage CASE IH tractor has been turning heads at the 2026 Farm Progress Show. The owner of the machine, Indiana farmer Rick Fisher, caught up with Brownfield to tell […]
Added intelligence for combine harvesting
New CLAAS combine harvesting accessories, and precision technologies have been designed to help producers maximize throughput, protect grain quality and make more informed decisions. Leading the lineup is the ROVIO 5 Series, a corn head […]
The next generation of tillage solutions from CASE IH
The Case IH Nutri-Tiller 1000 series is an agronomically correct strip-till tool that offers growers another advanced tillage system to meet their tillage needs. Dave Brennan with CASE IH has […]
AGCO’s CEO talks precision ag tech, new unveilings at FPS
Eric Hansotia, the CEO of AGCO, tells Brownfield the company has a bright future in the precision agriculture space. He talks more with Brownfield’s Brent Barnett from the 2026 Farm […]
Red crown rot expands in Missouri soybean fields
A regional agronomy manager with Beck’s Hybrids says soybean farmers should be scouting for red crown rot. Scott Dickey says there’s been an increase in cases this season across the […]
Propane powers more than grain dryers
Propane provided by the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) is powering the air conditioning in the media tent and the hospitality tent at the 2026 Farm Progress Show. Michael […]
Cattle futures finish the day lower on profit-taking
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were down on profit-taking ahead of direct trade, feeders had additional pressure on the gains in corn. October live cattle closed […]
New resources support rural mental health access for youth
A new program is supporting mental wellness in youth across rural communities. Adriel Rigsby with Rural Minds tells Brownfield, “Rural youth ages 15 to 19 are dying by suicide at […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat start month with more gains
Soybeans were sharply higher on fund and technical buying. The USDA’s national crop rating is at a multi-year low, with hot, dry weather in the near-term forecast, potentially trimming yield. […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 1, 2026
Dec. corn $5.46, up 8 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $13.17 and 3/4, up 29 and 3/4 centsOct. soybean meal $345.70, up $7.10Oct. soybean oil 72.45, up 162 pointsDec. Chicago wheat […]