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The co-founder of AgMarket.net says the August WASDE report highlighted potential long-term opportunities for corn farmers. Matt Bennett, who also farms in central Illinois, says this year’s 17-million-acre spread between U.S. corn and soybean acreage is likely to shrink in 2026. “And the big reason for that is the corn-to-fertilizer price ratio is the worst […] The post Long-term potential in corn market appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Herd expansion may not be in the cards for some producers, but a livestock economist says there are still opportunities for operators to increase profitability. Kenny Burdine with the University of Kentucky tells Brownfield producers should keep one thing in mind as they are considering their options. “The goal is that you want to look […] The post Opportunities for producers to capitalize on a strong calf market appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An agricultural economist with Advance Trading says the soybean market is watching for signs of a new trade deal with China. Brian Basting tells Brownfield the potentially large 2025 crop needs a home. “We have concerns that our September, October, and November soybean shipments could come under some pressure if we do not get a […] The post Soybean market looking for China deal as harvest looms appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A farmer from west-central Iowa says strong cattle prices have been rewarding for producers. “It is a little scary if you’re buying cattle,” said Justin Robbins of Scranton. “But man if you are like myself as a cow-calf guy, it’s pretty rewarding right now.” Robbins tells Brownfield the market has helped create some opportunities for […] The post Strong cattle prices continue to benefit producers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A market analyst and farmer from central Illinois says conditions have been just right as corn pollination continues. “We’ve had warm days here, but at least we’re not in the 90s.” Matt Bennett tells Brownfield it remains to be seen if there’s record yield potential for corn in the state. “We do have a handful […] The post Favorable conditions as Illinois corn pollinates appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The co-founder of AgMarket.net says farmers with bins full of old crop are running out of time. Matt Bennett, who also farms in central Illinois, tells Brownfield, “A lot of folks have been waiting on that summer weather market, and it’s just never come to pass.”  He says, “This is really the third year in […] The post Running out of time for old crop appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The chief commodities economist with Stone X Group says it’s a critical week for corn and other grain prices. Arlan Suderman tells Brownfield “We have reports on Monday that are known for their market moving surprises and at the end of the week is the Indepence Day holiday. Historically, it tends to be pivotal, especially […] The post A critical week for grain prices appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An ag economist says corn and soybean futures will be monitoring the energy markets in the short-term. Allendale’s Greg McBride tells Brownfield the conflict with Iran has caused crude oil to have some volatility. “When it comes to corn, beans, wheat or anything like that, at this time of the year we’re going to be […] The post Grains monitor energy markets appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Market analyst Arlan Suderman says the weather forecast is making it difficult for the grain markets to sustain a rally. “There are areas that have missed out on rains; some areas with too much rains and the crops can’t get planted. Overall, the crop has gone in well and we’ve had good moisture or are […] The post U.S. crop outlook is good for now appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Some farmers say risk management is becoming more difficult. Southwest Kansas farmer Jim Sipes says he’s adjusted his crop nutrient program due to rising input costs. “We have had to cut back a little bit on our fertilizer program mostly because we have good amounts of phosphorus in our soil and so we cut back […] The post Farmers share concerns over cost of production in 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story