June 22, 2026

A longtime Ohio no-till farmer says recent rains have created variable field conditions. Jay Brandt farms southeast of Columbus. “Most of our soybean crop, we got in early, right before the weather broke, and they’ve been very stable,” he shares. “Corn has been a little bit more challenging for us on that. We’ve done about […] The post Ohio grower hopeful for growing season despite a replant appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A northwest Missouri farmer excessive rainfall continues to negatively impact crop development. Jordan Bottiger says it’s been a rough month. “There’s definitely some terrace channels. We planted some beans last week for the third time. We’re not giving up on them until July. The crop is showing it from the water amount.” He tells Brownfield […] The post Missouri farmer optimistic third-times a charm for soybeans appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Central Kansas farmer Paul Penner says a series of rain events has stalled winter wheat harvest. He says the crop was a few weeks ahead of schedule, which created an usual problem. “The regrowth created a lot of green heads in the crop. We had to wait again for the wheat to mature.” He tells […] The post Winter wheat pace harvest slows in Kansas appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Michigan’s wheat crop is just starting to show signs harvest is nearing Kaitlin Waibel is the Michigan Technical Service Representative for BASF. “It’s most behind up in the Thumb, and then in some of those southern areas we’re starting to see it turn a little bit.” The USDA says Michigan wheat is one percent harvested […] The post Jump in crop development also increases disease & weed pressures appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Jul. corn $4.11 and 1/2, down 6 centsJul. soybeans $11.15 and 3/4, down 7 centsJul. soybean meal $299.80, down $1.50Jul. soybean oil 71.15, up 145 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.97 and 1/2, down 8 and 1/4 centsAug. live cattle $247.35, up 72 centsAug. feeder cattle $370.42, up $3.82Jul. lean hogs $94.65, down 37 centsJul. Class III […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 22, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A west central Indiana farmer says his corn and soybeans are off to a good start, despite a challenging spring. Tyler Everett says recent rainfall has created crop variability.  “We’ve got corn that is three to four inches tall, and we’ve got corn that’s three to four feet tall,” he says. “It’s very spread out. […] The post Recent Indiana rainfall brings crop variability appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A central Nebraska farmer says widespread rain fall is helping improve on-going drought conditions. Clay Govier says his corn and soybeans were hanging on prior to Saturday’s 3-inch rain. “Corn is a little stripped up but it’s nothing it won’t grow out of.” He tells Brownfield he’s optimistic the moisture will help his soybean crop […] The post Timely rain helps ease drought conditions across Nebraska appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

U.S. corn and soybean condition ratings held over the past week. That followed another week of wide-ranging, but generally favorable, weather in many key growing areas. The USDA says 68% of U.S. corn is rated good to excellent, steady on the week, with 97% of the crop emerged and 5% silking. 66% of soybeans are […] The post 68% of U.S. corn, 66% of soybeans good to excellent appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An assistant professor at Ohio State University’s Agricultural Technical Institute says a nationwide shortage of veterinarians is impacting livestock care in rural communities. Sarah Mastellar says for example, there are a number of equine veterinarians are reaching retirement age. “We’re not really seeing veterinarians want to enter equine practice,” she says. “There’s also some salary […] The post OSU says growing veterinarian shortage impacting adequate care for livestock and equines appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The next first vice president of the National Corn Growers Association says passage of nationwide, year-round E15 remains a top priority. Bill Leigh, who farms in central Illinois, says the organization’s goal is to see access to higher blends of ethanol addressed by the Senate’s version of the farm bill. “But we’re not sure if […] The post Uncertainty hangs around E15 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story