August 1, 2025

A new satellite has been launched that will provide farmers with the largest and most accurate field data ever tracked. Michigan State University Kellogg Biological Center Associate Director Brook Wilke tells Brownfield, “They’ve started to use KBS as a place to ground truth those satellites, mostly the main crops, corn, soybeans, and taking measurements such […] The post NASA satellite to capture soil moisture levels & field data appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans were steady to modestly higher Friday, while ending the week with losses. Crop weather continues to look favorable as beans head further into key development phases. While there are some areas of concern, the trade is expecting substantial domestic production in 2025, with the next USDA guess out August 12th. The USDA says 197 […] The post Soybeans, corn mixed to start August appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An agricultural economist with Advance Trading says the soybean market is watching for signs of a new trade deal with China. Brian Basting tells Brownfield the potentially large 2025 crop needs a home. “We have concerns that our September, October, and November soybean shipments could come under some pressure if we do not get a […] The post Soybean market looking for China deal as harvest looms appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The coliseum at the Indiana State Fair is getting a new name.  Heidi Spahn, the global community investment manager, says naming it the Corteva Coliseum represents company’s commitment to the Indiana ag industry.  “Putting our name on the coliseum that gets used year-round for numerous events brings more light to who we are,” she says. “Part […] The post Indiana State Fair Coliseum bearing new name in 2025  appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Sep. corn closed at $3.89 and 1/2, down 4 and 1/2 centsSep. soybeans closed at $9.69 and 1/2, unchangedSep. soybean meal closed at $270.90, up $5.00Sep. soybean oil closed at 54.48, down 79 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.16 and 3/4, down 6 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle closed at $223.67, up 52 centsSep. feeder cattle […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 1, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The domestic soybean crush continues to be strong. That’s primarily due to biofuels use projections and solid export demand for vegetable oils. The USDA says 197 million bushels of beans were crushed during June 2025, down 7 million from May, but up 14 million from June 2024. Soybean oil and meal stocks were both above […] The post June soybean crush, corn for ethanol numbers mixed appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A Dekalb / Asgrow agronomist says tassel wrap issues in the 2025 corn crop have been widely publicized. However, Lance Tarochione, who’s based in western Illinois, says he’s seen plenty of “normal” pollination challenges. “What we refer to as missing the nick.”  He says, “The tassel and the silks get a little out of sync. […] The post Tassel wrap taking headlines, but other pollination issues persist appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Late season insect pressure is affecting canola growers in the Upper Midwest. WinField United crop protection product manager Ryan Peterson says diamondback moths are a common problem this time of year. “Kind of when that canola is just getting done flowering, that’s usually when we see things like cabbage moths and diamondback moths. Just be […] The post Late season canola pests appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story