August 7, 2026

Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom is celebrating 40 years. Foundation director Ann Marie Ward says the impact of the ag literacy program has been remarkable. “What started as an idea to put agriculture back into classrooms has become a true team movement between so many organizations, commodity groups, and individuals moving this work forward.” She […] The post Minnesota Ag in the Classroom marks four decades of growing agriculture literacy appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The chairman of the American Sugar Alliance says more economic aid from Congress would help sugar farmers navigate weather disasters and economic uncertainty. “It would be great to get some disaster and economic aid back to all of our growers.” Ryan Weston, who also leads the Florida Sugarcane League, tells Brownfield the USDA Deputy Secretary […] The post Sugar industry seeks additional economic aid from Congress appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Two Missouri farmers say the early August rain has been welcome for the crops. Drew Lock in northeast Missouri says the soybeans have been soaking it up. “There’s a lot of potential out there. This rain is going to go a long ways. Obviously we were, we were super wet and cold early. The heat […] The post Early August rains boost Missouri soybean, corn prospects appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling, adding slightly to the week’s losses. Near-term weather forecasts continue to generally look favorable in much of the region. China bought 238,000 tons of new crop U.S. beans ahead of the open. That was largely a non-issue because of recent trade rumors, but the recent improvement […] The post Wheat sees gains Friday, watching weather appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Sep. corn $4.39, unchangedSep. soybeans $11.59, down 1 centSep. soybean meal $308.90, down $2.70Sep. soybean oil 68.24, up 50 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.39 and 3/4, up 8 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle $225.27, up 35 centsSep. feeder cattle $345.22, up $3.65Oct. lean hogs $82.22, up 50 centsSep. Class III milk closed at $17.25, up 3 […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 7, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An ag policy specialist at the University of Illinois says he’s losing optimism a farm bill can make it across the finish line this year. Jonathan Coppess says the Senate Ag Committee’s markup showed partisanship from lawmakers at a time when agriculture needs negotiations for a compromise. “The ‘my way or the highway’ is usually […] The post Farm Bill optimism fades as impasse drags on appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Ohio’s director of agriculture says the newly renovated dairy products building is helping showcase one of the state’s largest agricultural industries. Brian Baldridge says the facility was revamped to accommodate the growing number of visitors.  “It’s in the same spot, but truly is a brand-new building. We gave it a complete facelift. It has all-new facilities […] The post New look, same tradition: The Ohio State Fair has a newly renovated dairy building appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story