July 21, 2025

A western Wisconsin farmer says crops look good but would benefit from this week’s expected rain showers. Tony Mellenthin raises corn and soybeans south of Menomonie, and says corn looks good so far. “It’s starting to get dry on the lighter ground so the rains that are forecasted this week, if we get them, that […] The post Wisconsin crops good, wheat and potato harvests underway appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Sep. corn closed at $4.03 and 3/4, down 4 and 3/4 centsAug. soybeans closed at $10.15, down 12 and 3/4 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $270.50, down $3.50Aug. soybean oil closed at 56.07, up 25 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.42 and 1/4, down 4 centsAug. live cattle closed at $225.22, up $1.67Aug. feeder cattle closed […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 21, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The USDA’s national crop ratings were mixed over the past week. That followed another week of widely variable weather in key growing areas, ranging from nearly ideal conditions to severe storms and flooding to hotter than normal temperatures. The corn rating did hold at 74% good to excellent, with 56% of the crop silking and […] The post 74% of U.S. corn, 68% of soybeans good to excellent appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Another potential railroad consolidation is being watched by the Soy Transportation Coalition.  Executive Director Mike Steenhoek tells Brownfield Union Pacific possibly acquiring Norfolk Southern Railroad would be a seismic event if it happens since none of the U.S. based railroads have coast-to-coast service.  He tells Brownfield if this transaction moves forward, it might encourage more […] The post Ag group watching potential rail merger closely appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A south-central Kansas farmer says weed pressure is almost becoming unmanageable due to excessive rainfall. James Moreland grows wheat, corn and double crop soybeans along the Oklahoma border. “We are noticing where we go back here on the double-crop soybeans with this exceptional wetness, we’re fighting volunteer weeds and issues here.” But, he tells Brownfield, […] The post Kansas farmer battling weeds due to above normal precipitation appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Mexican fresh tomato imports are now subject to a 17 percent tariff after nearly 30 years of complaints from U.S. growers. The U.S. fresh tomato industry has continuously requested relief from Mexican imports since 1996 through suspension agreements to eliminate unfair trade. The Florida Tomato Exchange says a series of failed suspension agreements was meant […] The post Tomato tariffs in place for now appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A southwest Indiana farmer says a year of record rainfall has made it difficult to get fieldwork done. J.R. Roesner says he just finished replanting at the beginning of the month. “It seems like every 3rd day we were getting a rain,” he says. “Even when it looked like we had a good week or 10 day […] The post A year of record rainfall  appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A northwest Ohio farmer says his crop is seeing the impacts of heavy rainfall this spring. Greg Corcoran says he continues to battle consistent moisture. “There’s places that have gotten no relief,” he says. “With the heavier ground and even though the crops are up and out, it just can’t handle standing water for long periods […] The post Ohio farmer: It just keeps raining appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A northeast Nebraska farmer says timely rains continue to help crop conditions improve. Quentin Connealy says moisture is coming at a critical time. “We’re getting by really good. The moisture probes are telling us that we’re good for another week to week-and-a-half. This is really impressive because we’re usually pumping water by the end of […] The post Northeast Nebraska farmer says timely rains continue appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture says animal health remains a priority during this year’s state fair season. Brian Baldridge says the department is working closely with animal health experts to ensure the safety of all livestock and exhibitors. “When livestock are coming into the fairgrounds, we’re making sure that the animals are […] The post ODA committed to animal health safety during Ohio State Fair appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story