August 12, 2026

An Extension educator says proactive testing is helping farmers better understand their risk of PFAS exposure. Michigan State University Extension’s Faith Cullins Nobis tells Brownfield, “Right now we don’t have any food safety regulations or regulations that require farmers to test land or water for PFAS.” “But we know that this contaminant is in Michigan, […] The post Michigan State Extension helps farmers test for PFAS and manage risks appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council says export demand for U.S. soybeans looks strong ahead of fall harvest. Jim Sutter says U.S. soybean export sales at this point in the marketing year are the highest they’ve been in the past four to five years. “Some people say if that’s the case, why hasn’t […] The post Sutter: U.S. soybean export sales strong ahead of fall harvest appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Sep. corn $4.57, up 20 and 1/4 centsSep. soybeans $11.64 and 3/4, up 17 and 1/4 centsSep. soybean meal $308.50, up $3.50Sep. soybean oil 69.16, up 59 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.52 and 3/4, up 22 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle $223.80, down $2.52Sep. feeder cattle $339.35, down $5.90Oct. lean hogs $83.55, up 22 centsSep. Class […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 12, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An eastern Iowa farmer says he’s looking forward to representing corn growers on the Iowa Corn Promotion Board after being elected to the position. Lance Lillibridge of Vinton says the board helps oversee the investment of funds generated by the Iowa corn checkoff. “The promotion board works heavily on new (corn) uses, trade, and domestic […] The post Lillibridge eager to serve on Iowa Corn Promotion Board appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The USDA has lowered its expectations for 2026 red meat production, while increasing projections for poultry. Beef production is now estimated at 24.967 billion pounds, down 321 million from July on a slower second half slaughter pace, with an average steer price of $245.35 per hundredweight, a drop of $5.75, along with higher imports and […] The post USDA beef, pork estimates dip on slower slaughter rates appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Two Indiana ag leaders say participating in USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) “lockup” gives the industry a first-hand look at how the agency produces market-sensitive reports. Ed Ebert, senior director of market development with the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance, was in the room Wednesday and was surprised that USDA […] The post Inside the USDA Lockup: Farmers get a look at how market-moving reports are developed appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The president of Farmers National Company says a major shift in farmland ownership is underway across rural America. Paul Schadegg tells Brownfield that more than 150 million acres are expected to change hands at least once over the next 10-to-20 years. “It’s being driven by the age of operators and when you look at how […] The post Preparing for a historic transfer of US farmland appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A south-central Kansas farmer says corn harvest is right around the corner. “Probably within the next 7-10 days.” Justin Noland farms southwest of Wichita, and he says his crop is about two weeks ahead of the average pace. “The heat that we’ve been having has kind of pushed things along quite a bit. Generally, we’re […] The post South-central Kansas harvest could begin next week appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story