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Spray drones gaining ground in crop protection
The role of drones in crop protection is growing. Tyler Steinkamp is the crop protection product manager for WinField United. He tells Brownfield more growers are leveraging drone technology to
Strong El Nino expected to impact global crop production
A senior faculty specialist with the University of Maryland says a shift to a strong El Nino weather pattern is likely to bring impacts to global crop production. During a

Iowa DOT Considering Speed Limit, Intersection Changes Along Highway 75 Near Le Mars
(KTIV) — The Iowa Department of Transportation is considering additional changes along U.S. Highway 75 near Le Mars, including possible adjustments to speed limits and intersection designs. The discussion was
Weather continues to put pressure on corn, soybeans
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Traders remain optimistic about export demand from China ahead of Thursday’s USDA weekly sales report. While there haven’t been any announced soybean
Iowa Farm Bureau president urges lawmakers to finish long-awaited farm bill
The president of Iowa Farm Bureau is hopeful Congress can maintain momentum on a new farm bill. Brent Johnson tells Brownfield passage in the House and draft language from the
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 24, 2026
Jul. corn $4.07, down 2 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.08 and 3/4, down 6 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal $303.60, up 70 centsJul. soybean oil 69.46, down 113 pointsJul. Chicago
Sulfur woes leading to phosphate worries
The vice president of public affairs with The Mosaic Company says there’s growing concern about global phosphate fertilizer supplies. “It’s a thing that farmers need to keep an eye on
2026 broiler placements remain faster than 2025
Hatchery numbers continue to imply increased chicken production in 2026. The USDA says 254 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, 501,000 less than the previous week, but up 1%
Cattle group backs possible USMCA withdrawal, calls for stronger import protections
As talks between the United States, Mexico, and Canada continue, President Trump recently said the US may not renew the USMCA trade deal. Bill Bullard, CEO of R-CALF USA, the
Economist says beef-on-dairy trend could explain variances in USDA cattle placements
In recent months the USDA’s Cattle on Feed report has shown inconsistencies in the number of cattle being placed into feedyards. University of Tennessee ag economist Charley Martinez says beef
