July 30, 2025

Todd Hanten, in his fifth year on the United Soybean Board, sits down with Brownfield for an interview. Learn more as he discusses expanding new markets for soybean farmers, trade uncertainty, and how the Soy Checkoff helps drive global demand through strategic partnerships. He also talks about investments in high oleic soybeans and biotech traits that help farmers manage pests, […] The post USB Checkoff Chats Interview | Todd Hanton appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Sep. corn closed at $3.91 and 3/4, up 2 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans closed at $9.67 and 3/4, down 14 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $260.70, down $1.00Aug. soybean oil closed at 56.50, down 104 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.23 and 3/4, down 6 centsAug. live cattle closed at $233.07, up $3.35Aug. feeder cattle closed […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 30, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Commentary.  Summer’s end is in sight and across rural America, county fairgrounds are quieting. The livestock trailers have rolled out, the ribbons have been packed away, and families are returning home with tired feet and full hearts. For many, the county fair is a highlight of the summer. It is a celebration of community, hard […] The post Where Have All the Thank-Yous Gone? appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The trade is watching development conditions, which generally look favorable in much of the region, boosting ideas of a big crop. There was no major public progress out of this round of tariff talks with China and there’s been no announcement of another 90-day tariff pause, yet. […] The post Corn manages steady to firm finish appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A farmer in central Kansas says he’s identified some pollination issues in his corn crop. Paul Penner says tassel wrap appeared earlier this month – a condition where leaves fail to unfurl that can impact pollination. “This is the first time I’ve seen it to this extent. I don’t think it’s more than 1 to […] The post Kansas farmer says tassel wrap issue not widespread on his farm appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A U.S. Senator says he remains optimistic that the President’s trade negotiating tactics will allow more exports of American ag goods.  Republican Pete Rickets of Nebraska says current negotiations with China could lead to a balanced and fair agreement. “What I expect is that we will have better access to Chinese markets for our agricultural products.” […] The post Ricketts says trade tactics could get China to an agreement appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans are showing up in new places, creating new demand for farmers. From industrial lubricants to firefighting foam, United Soybean Checkoff investments help turn innovation into income. Listen to this Managing for Profit featuring Kyle Durham to learn more. The post Biobased Products appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The new president and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says there’s a renewed interest on Capitol Hill to address ag labor challenges. Duane Simpson says politics previously made it difficult for Congress to pass legislation, but some things have changed. “The politics of solving the ag labor problem in the middle of […] The post NCFC: Congress has renewed interest in ag labor appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A representative of Gowan USA says he’s seeing a variety of growing conditions as he travels across the state of Illinois. Jon Sherwin says some areas have been dry. “In northeastern Illinois, they’ve been in some pretty dry periods of time versus a lot of the crop on the west side of the state and […] The post Most Illinois crops look good despite varied conditions appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A weed scientist at the University of Missouri says herbicide resistance has made managing weeds more expensive. “In just a 20-year period, we’re spending like $20/acre more on weed management in soybeans.” Kevin Bradley says controlling resistant waterhemp has been a big challenge this year and the problem is only getting worse. “Consultants, retailers, farmers, […] The post Increased costs for managing herbicide resistant weeds appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story