August 19, 2026

New analysis finds farmers 65 and older account for the majority of farm fatalities in Wisconsin. Roger Aby with the National Farm Medicine Center tells Brownfield, “We notice aging farmers are at significant risk, and we see a lot of roadway collisions involving slow-moving farm equipment.” Since 2017, about half of fatalities have involved farmers […] The post Wisconsin farm fatalities report highlights need for suicide prevention, aging farmer resources appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans were sharply higher on fund and technical buying. Traders are watching a major private crop tour, with results generally below a year ago. Still, near-term development weather does look favorable and there’s a long way to go until harvest gets underway on a widespread basis. Demand is solid, with improved export business and strong […] The post Soybeans, corn up, watching crop tour numbers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Indiana Farm Bureau’s Taste From Indiana Farms is an opportunity to connect fairgoers to the state’s agricultural industry. Mindy Orschell with the Women’s Leadership Committee says the annual exhibit allows consumers to sample products that local farmers produce.  “We love educating fairgoers about where their food comes from,” she says. “It’s so interesting to see […] The post Taste From Indiana Farms draws crowds during 2026 state fair appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association is cautiously optimistic China will continue buying U.S. soybeans. Ryan Mackenthun farms near Brownton and says China has been an active buyer despite ongoing trade disruptions. “With the Section 301 tariffs, I just heard they bought (more) cargo loads. So they’re still buying so that makes me […] The post China appetite for U.S. soybeans returns, but Minnesota grower remains concerned appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Sep. corn $4.73, up 9 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans $12.22 and 1/4, up 21 and 1/2 centsSep. soybean meal $318.90, up $5.90Sep. soybean oil 69.86, up 17 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.80 and 1/4, up 15 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle $217.22, down $1.70Sep. feeder cattle $329.12, down $4.22Oct. lean hogs $81.50, up 77 centsSep. Class […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 19, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Broiler hatchery numbers continued their faster than a year ago pace as the industry continues to try to meet demand. The USDA says 250.381 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, down 591,000 on the week with laying at least somewhat impacted by high temperatures, but up slightly on the year. 196.571 million broiler-type chicks […] The post U.S. broiler sets, placements stay ahead of last year appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A southeast Nebraska farmer says he’s considering changes to his crop management plan because of tight margins in 2027.    Jay Hansen says he usually locks in prices in the fall, but, “We’re going to watch things. It looks like now is the time to be looking at nitrogen. For phosphate, we’re going to hold […] The post Farmer looks to trim fertilizer costs without sacrificing yield appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The chief credit officer with Farm Credit Illinois says producers that are proactively managing their bottom line seem to be weathering the current financial storm better than their counterparts. Mike Gunderson tells Brownfield, “Producers that made good decisions in ‘25 came out of that season in a really good position for ‘26. I think if […] The post Proactive management helping farmers weather financial storm appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A north-central Iowa farmer says his crops are in excellent condition as the growing season enters its final stages. Stu Swanson tells Brownfield, “We finally have turned the corner. It’s been either too dry or too wet the last few years. It’s nice to see a good crop growing out there.” He says conditions across […] The post Timely weather supports yield potential across Iowa appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story