July 23, 2025

A new organization has been formed to help farmers and ranchers with existing or future solar and wind energy projects. Jeff Risley is the Executive Director for the Renewable Energy Farmers of America.  He tells Brownfield the organization is built to help producers working with energy project developers. “What we’re trying to do is help […] The post New group helps farmers with renewable energy development appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An eastern Iowa farmer says corn conditions have been favorable despite some warmer temperatures during pollination. Lisa Kubik of Traer tells Brownfield, “We’re just able to get out there and start see those kernels and if they pollinated well. Time will tell on that.” She says tar spot scouting has been a priority. “We have […] The post Corn conditions favorable in eastern Iowa appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A south-central Iowa corn and soybean farmer says regenerative ag practices have helped him keep his soil on his farm. Steve Kuiper of Knoxville says reducing soil erosion is one of his biggest priorities. “We finished a couple projects this spring creating some dry basins. You’re going to have hard rains and you’re going to […] The post Iowa farmer prioritizes soil health, regenerative ag practices appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An eastern Iowa livestock producer says it’s a great time to be in the cattle business. Lisa Kubik of Traer says the cattle markets have been very strong in 2025. “They are pretty well off the charts right now and have been for a while,” she said. “Between fat cattle, feeder cattle, and cull cow […] The post Cattle business very strong, Iowa farmer says appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A forage specialist encourages alfalfa growers to be on the lookout for a couple of pests. Jeff Jackson with CROPLAN says reports of army worm are coming in on social media. “Or they’re sending me messages saying ‘oh my gosh look at the pressure we have.’ But these army worms are the real deal, and […] The post Army worm and potato leaf hopper pressure in alfalfa appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The ag policy manager for the National Wildlife Federation says proposed budget cuts in the 2026 appropriations package could impact how farmers adopt conservation practices in the future. Ben Knuth says Conservation Technical Assistance helps farmers improve soil health and water quality. “It is the Conservation Technical Assistance funding that allows the USDA to get […] The post Ag groups calling on Congress to fully fund Conservation Technical Assistance appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Sep. corn closed at $3.98 and 1/2, down 3/4 centAug. soybeans closed at $10.05 and 3/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $272.00, down $1.80Aug. soybean oil closed at 56.14, up 51 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.40 and 1/2, down 9 centsAug. live cattle closed at $227.02, up $2.05Aug. feeder cattle closed […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 23, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Many in the agriculture industry are bracing for the policy recommendations in the upcoming report from the Make America Healthy Again commission.  The commission’s first report, on child nutrition, which was released earlier this year, received mixed reviews from the ag sector. Indiana Farm Bureau president Randy Kron recently participated in meetings with members of […] The post Groups want agriculture represented in MAHA conversations appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Contracts were up early, following bean oil on biofuel demand expectations, but near-term development conditions look favorable in many areas, pulling beans back to earth. Some areas are expected to see a shift in weather next week, just in time for the key development month of […] The post Profit taking pressures soybeans, wheat appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Advances in genomics and statistical modeling are shaving decades off breeding programs for blueberry growers. Head of MBG Marketing Brad Moore tells Brownfield the very first cultivated blueberries took decades to develop in southwest Michigan. “What we would consider legacy varieties, second and third generation cultivars from the 1950s and ’60s, would take seven to […] The post Big data breeds next gen blueberries appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story