July 28, 2026

I’ve spent years talking and writing about farmer stress, depression and suicide. I’ve interviewed experts, shared resources and encouraged conversations about mental health in agriculture. Many of us have had neighbors, friends, family or acquaintances take their own lives. But nothing prepared me for the news that a 13-year-old farm kid in a nearby close-knit […] The post Grace in the midst of grief appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A state leader says a new feasibility study will help direct the future of the potato industry. Michigan Potato Industry Commission’s Kelly Turner tells Brownfield the Seed to Table Feasibility Study is the first of its kind to help guide strategic investments for growers nationwide. “The study is really designed to evaluate the potato supply chain from seed […] The post National Seed to Table Study intends to improve U.S. potato supply chain and grower profitability appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Sep. corn $4.58 and 1/2, up 6 and 3/4 centsAug. soybeans $12.12, up 3 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal $320.30, down 50 centsAug. soybean oil 70.76, down 70 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.62 and 1/2, up 2 and 1/2 centsAug. live cattle $227.47, up $2.25Aug. feeder cattle $343.07, up $4.82Aug. lean hogs $103.10, up 12 centsAug. […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 28, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Food safety experts say the nationwide cyclospora outbreak could have lasting impacts on consumer buying behavior as cases continue to rise. “That might change the demand for products like lettuce,” she says.  Julie Swann with North Carolina State University says there are now more than 1,900 confirmed cases in 9 states. “It’s difficult to find […] The post Nationwide cyclospora outbreak cases continue to rise, could impact long-term consumer buying habits appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The deputy secretary at the USDA says another round of financial assistance is needed to support America’s farmers and ranchers. Stephen Vaden says the $12 billion in farm aid included in the $95 billion budget resolution passed by the U.S. House is critical to agriculture. “We think it strikes the right balance between the aid […] The post Vaden: Farm aid needed, but work continues to boost commodity prices appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Each year, farmers seek the best solutions to help protect their corn and soybeans. In this Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update, Agronomist Eric Solberg​ says that corn related diseases have been on the radar in recent years, especially southern rust. He says that right now is an important time to be out scouting your fields and looking […] The post Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update – Carroll, IA appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An ag economist says he doesn’t expect improvement in fertilizer prices anytime soon, and it may impact how they purchase inputs for the 2027 crop. Gary Schnitkey with the University of Illinois says he doesn’t have a crystal ball, but “There could be dramatic swings between now and spring. Spreading out the input decisions just […] The post Volatile fertilizer market could change how farmers buy inputs appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says work continues to improve market access in the Asia-Pacific for producers. On a call with reporters during a trade mission this week, he said Japan continues to be a reliable partner for red meat exports. “We had really important discussions about continual opportunities to grow the export markets for beef, […] The post Trade mission to Asia highlights export opportunities appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story