August 29, 2025

Ryan Gentle, an agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids, told Brownfield at the 2025 Farm Progress Show that the company is bringing new corn traits to the market in 2026. He also says their customers are preparing for a big crop this fall. AUDIO: Ryan Gentle – Wyffels Hybrids The post Wyffels Hybrids bringing new traits in 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, while still ending the week with modest losses. Soybeans continue to wait for some sign of progress in tariff talks between the U.S. and China. For now, the likelihood for an immediate deal seems to be slim, with most recent negotiations focused on trade areas outside […] The post Soybeans, corn up ahead of Labor Day weekend appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A dairy organization continues to bring farmers, neighbors, and local government officials together to discuss rural issues. Professional Dairy Producers President Paul Lippert tells Brownfield the Agricultural Community Engagement or ACE meetings are a partnership between their farmers, the Wisconsin Towns Association, and the Wisconsin Counties Association. “A lot of times, they’re very friendly like […] The post Dairy group continues community engagement meetings appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Sep. corn closed at $3.98, up 12 and 1/2 centsSep. soybeans closed at $10.36 and 3/4, up 8 and 1/2 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $283.60, down $2.70Sep. soybean oil closed at 51.47, down 28 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.18, up 7 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle closed at $239.65, up $2.72Sep. feeder cattle closed […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 29, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Kathryn Ruddy, global & U.S. herbicide lead for UPL, told Brownfield at the 2025 Farm Progress Show that the company has received EPA approval for INTRAVA DX herbicide for use in corn as a pre-emergent weed control solution. AUDIO: Kathryn Ruddy – UPL The post UPL announces approval for new corn herbicide at FPS25 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The Corn Marketing Program of Michigan expects yields in the state to fall below USDA’s estimate this year. Research and Agronomy Director Kristin Poley tells Brownfield the annual Between the Rows crop tour completed nearly 380 yield checks across 36 counties. “For the first time in at least eight years, we don’t have a single […] The post Between the Rows Tour calls for 174-bushel averages appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The president of Iowa Corn says he hopes the ethanol tariff dispute with Brazil gets resolved sooner rather than later. Stu Swanson tells Brownfield he’s optimistic about a fair resolution for Brazil’s 18% tariff on U.S. ethanol imports. “We’ve got conversations between the governments here in the U.S. and Brazil. I think we can find […] The post Iowa Corn president addresses ethanol tariff dispute with Brazil appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A southeast Iowa soybean farmer says he’s concerned about the lack of soy purchases from China. Tom Adam, who also serves as president-elect of the Iowa Soybean Association, says China typically buys nearly 25% of the country’s production. “It weighs on the markets and it weighs on everybody’s mind right now,” he said. “We can’t […] The post Iowa farmer concerned about lack of Chinese soybean purchases appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An economist with Creighton University says he’s concerned about the outlook for net farm incomes. Ernie Goss tells Brownfield that’s due to a number of factors. “The tariffs are having an impact. But also look at the trade numbers. If you look at agricultural exports and livestock, this year compared to last year is down […] The post Net farm income concerns persist appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story