August 20, 2026

Global demand for new crop U.S. soybeans continues to be strong thanks largely to one key buyer. The USDA says new crop soybean sales during the week ending August 13th were nearly steady with the week before that and China purchased about two thirds of the total. Unknown destinations took the second spot and that […] The post China continues to drive 26/27 soybean export sales appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Increasing global demand for U.S. dairy is a key topic at this week’s K-State Risk and Profit Conference in Manhattan. “Our cheese exports are extraordinary,” said Gregg Doud, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation. “Way beyond what we’ve seen or done before.” Doud says dairy is third in exports behind corn and […] The post Dairy exports expected to continue at record pace appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

President Trump’s nominee to lead the United Nations World Food Program says he stands ready to serve if selected for the position. “The president actually called me on the phone to offer me the opportunity to be the US nominee, which was incredibly special for me.” Luke Lindberg, who’s currently the USDA’s Under Secretary for […] The post Lindberg awaits decision on nomination to lead UN World Food Program appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Keystone Cooperative’s senior technical agronomist says this year’s record-breaking rainfall could have an impact on the 2026 crop. Jason Roth says excess moisture throughout the growing season has left some fields more vulnerable to crop stress.   “The longer they sit underwater, the worse it’s going to be,” he says. “We may have yield that’s there, […] The post Record rainfall raises concerns about stalk rot, lodging, and yield loss in Indiana appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An engineer and drone operator says larger machines are diversifying how the technology can be used across all segments of agriculture.   Michael Vandekolk tells Brownfield, “This year’s been a year first for us actually.” “I’ve used the drone to spray planted potted mums,” he shares. “Last night I was doing chemical shade on a […] The post Michigan research explores agricultural drones for cover crops, tree fruit appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The 2026 Governor’s Sale of Champions at the Illinois State Fair was another resounding success for the state’s top youth livestock exhibitors. Jerry Costello, director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, says the results of the sale are a reward for the hard work and dedication displayed by ag’s next generation. “We were at $296,000, […] The post A record-setting 2026 Governor’s Sale of Champions at Illinois State Fair appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story