June 29, 2026

A south-central Wisconsin farmer says recent rains are providing his crops with a needed boost. Eric Wuthrich, who grows corn and soybeans in Green County, tells Brownfield… “So far, our crops look beautiful.”  He says, “I was a little concerned with how dry we were, but then the rain started coming again, and we’re actually […] The post Rains bring boost and disease pressure to Wisconsin crops appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The heat dome in the forecast for much of the Midwest is expected to moderate by this weekend. Also, given the relative stages of development, this pattern would have more of an impact on corn than soybeans. The USDA says 65% of the crop is rated good […] The post Soybeans, corn, wheat drop ahead of acreage, stocks updates appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Jul. corn $4.02, down 10 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.08 and 3/4, down 17 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $304.70, down $2.30Jul. soybean oil 69.07, down 223 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.69 and 1/2, down 8 and 3/4 centsAug. live cattle $243.57, down $2.25Aug. feeder cattle $367.47, down $2.37Jul. lean hogs $93.82, up 90 centsJul. Class […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 29, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

National corn and soybean condition ratings declined slightly over the past week. Development conditions were generally favorable in much of the Midwest and Plains, and while this week’s heat could cause some stress, it would be welcome in some excessively wet growing areas in the Eastern Corn Belt. The USDA says 67% of U.S. corn […] The post 67% of U.S. corn, 65% of soybeans good to excellent appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A southeast Nebraska farmer says crop conditions have exceeded his expectations so far. Logan Bredemeier says timely rains have busted the drought. “We have a lot of corn that is getting ready to tassel. The early planted stuff is getting ready to shoot a tassel or has tasseled. Soybeans are starting to take hold and […] The post Moisture in southeast Nebraska erases drought appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A central Kansas farmer says weather extremes may have impacted his crops yield potential this year. Rick Schlender says hail impacted his corn, soybeans and wheat. “Some areas had some fairly major damage, but the majority of it looks good. They’ve responded since those hail storms, and I think we’ll be alright. He says it […] The post Kansas weather could impact top-end yield appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The agronomy innovation marketing manager with Pioneer says conditions are right across much of the Corn Belt for crop diseases to impact yields. “We have weather patterns that are starting to be conducive for northern corn leaf blight and tar spot.” Trenton Brisby says generally recommended fungicide application timings around the VT/R1 growth stage in […] The post Pioneer’s Fungicide Timing Tool utilizing AI to narrow application windows, boost yields appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Keystone Cooperative has named its new CEO to lead the organization this fall. Scott Logue will start on September 1, when Kevin Still retires after more than 40 years with the cooperative. Logue has served in several leadership positions throughout the company’s growth, including as the CEO of Harvest Land Co-op, which is now part […] The post Keystone Cooperative announces leadership transition in motion appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

National Pork Board consumer and business insights manager Sarah Showalter says the Taste What Pork Can Do campaign is helping introduce consumers to new ways to enjoy pork.  She tells Brownfield one product that’s gaining popularity is ground pork. The post The Minnesota Porkcast: Ground Pork Emerging as Major Opportunity appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Ag leaders say additional farm aid is needed to prevent the struggling ag economy from causing broader impacts across rural America. National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney tells Brownfield, “There is a ripple effect, and that’s why we’ve got to keep these farmers alive.” “I also think that it’s particularly important because we […] The post Agriculture groups say call for more farm support is warranted appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story