July 7, 2026

A senior director with Central Life Sciences says the sluggish ag economy has most farmers exploring any means possible to protect the investment they’ve made into their crops. John Mays says it’s important to remember that crop risk doesn’t end once it’s harvested. “When you look at all the pests that are trying to eat […] The post Protecting stored grain appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The director of Michigan State University AgBioResearch says maintaining state funding for agricultural research in the next fiscal year is a short-term win. George Smith tells Brownfield the state’s second-largest industry needs continuous investments to remain viable. “We deliver on addressing problems of the industries, which can change on an annual basis, but it does […] The post Modest increases to MSU AgBioResearch & Extension funding in Michigan budget as research needs grow appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, rallying after updated midday weather forecasts. The trade continues to watch weather for chances of crop stress during key development phases. There’s been more talk about China buying U.S. beans, trade rumors are generally around 300,000 tons, but no USDA confirmation as of yet this week. […] The post Weather concerns pull corn, soybeans higher appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A Minnesota organic farmer says premiums for corn are improving. Carolyn Olson of Cottonwood tells Brownfield conventional and organic markets often reflect the other. “They tend to have like a rubber-band effect, so we might be a little bit delayed in moving up or down. Right now it looks like corn is a bright spot […] The post Organic corn offers bright spot for farmers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A new Ohio bill could help improve carbon capture and sequestration across the state. Luke Crumley with Ohio Corn and Wheat says the legislation recently signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine could help expand market access for Ohio-grown corn. “Many of our ethanol plants can take advantage of this new technology to set themselves up […] The post Ohio Governor signs carbon capture bill into law to expand market opportunities for Ohio corn appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An ag economist says producers remain concerned about the future of the farm economy, according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Michael Langemeier, director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, says the index of current conditions fell to its lowest level since December 2024.  “In mid-June, we were facing some very low crop prices,” he says. “I […] The post Low Crop Prices, Policy Concerns Weigh on Farmer Sentiment appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Sep. corn $4.43 and 3/4, up 5 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans $11.93 and 3/4, up 9 and 3/4 centsAug. soybean meal $316.20, up $3.30Aug. soybean oil 68.59, up 83 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.18 and 1/2, up 4 and 1/2 centsAug. live cattle $238.42, down 67 centsAug. feeder cattle $360.65, up 15 centsAug. lean hogs $96.92, […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 7, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A farm financial advisor says year-end balance sheets remain the best measure of an operation’s financial health, but a mid-year statement can be a useful alternative when updated records are needed. Grant Wiese is an ag consultant with Farm640, “Once we get closer to harvest you can actually slowly increase the value of investment and […] The post Farm640 explains when mid-year balance sheets make sense appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The USDA Farm Service Agency is accepting more than two million acres into the Conservation Reserve Program this year. Under Secretary Richard Fordyce tells Brownfield demand continues to exceed available acres that can be approved. “It’s based on a point system and the biggest benefit to the land, to the soil, to the landscape, they’re […] The post USDA enrolls 2 million acres into CRP appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story