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Star of the West Milling Company says farmers can reduce fertilizer use and lower input costs through incentives offered by the Great Lakes Grain Initiative. soyVice President of Agronomy Keith Martus tells Brownfield the Sustainable Tracking of Agronomic Resources (STAR) program is in its second year, helping wheat, dry bean, and food-grade soybean growers adopt […] The post STAR Program expands incentivized practices for wheat, dry beans, and food-grade soybeans […]

The state of Wisconsin is investing more than $1 million in farmer-led conservation solutions to protect local watersheds. Producer-Led Watershed Program Manager Dani Heisler tells Brownfield, “With the backbone of the program being the water quality improvements, we feel that it’s very important to let the farmers identify and make those decisions on what’s critical […] The post Grants available for new and existing Wisconsin farmer-led conservation groups appeared first […]

The National FFA Organization is helping members develop hands-on experiences in community service through a new program. Elizabeth Sendelweck says students participating in the inaugural Catalyst Conference completed more than 12 hours of service-learning activities. “Whether they’re learning how to go and volunteer at a food bank or it’s something that has to do with agriculture, it’s […] The post New National FFA Conference is helping students build leadership skills through community service projects appeared […]

Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. The USDA’s national crop rating improved over the past week and development is ahead of average overall. There are some areas of concern and the crop is still moving through key development phases, but for now, the trade is taking a wait and see attitude towards […] The post Soybeans, corn down on improved USDA ratings appeared first on Brownfield Ag […]

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower on technical weakness.  August live cattle closed $3.30 lower at $231.42 and October live cattle closed $2.97 lower at $227.65.  August feeder cattle closed $5.55 higher at $348.80 and September feeder cattle closed $5.97 lower at $344.85.  Direct cash cattle trade was quiet […] The post Cattle futures sharply lower ahead of direct business appeared first on Brownfield […]

The high cost of fertilizer continues to weigh on the minds of many farmers. Tom Gillis, who grows corn and soybeans in western Wisconsin, says this spring’s price spikes caused him to alter his plans. “We went with more liquid starter and less dry bulk application, and we switched to anhydrous this spring versus 32%, […] The post Fertilizer prices continue to be a top concern for many farmers appeared […]

Sep. corn $4.38 and 1/2, down 2 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans $11.92 and 3/4, down 4 centsAug. soybean meal $317.40, up 20 centsAug. soybean oil 72.40, down 42 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.45, up 9 and 3/4 centsAug. live cattle $231.42, down $3.30Aug. feeder cattle $348.80, down $5.55Aug. lean hogs $98.45, up 35 centsAug. Class III […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 14, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield […]

A climatologist says excessive heat is expected to persist through next week across parts of the Midwest. Justin Glisan is with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship… “We have had two heat domes set in. We’re currently sitting under one right now,” Glisan said. “We’ve had higher dew points and those help reduce […] The post Midwest heat wave raises concerns as corn enters pollination appeared first on […]

A grain elevator manager in central South Dakota says he’s not sure how the spring wheat crop will do in this week’s heat dome. Kevin Kjorsvik is the general manager of Oahe Grain Corporation. “The spring wheat is kind of questionable. It’s just starting to turn color here. The results there on how it’s going […] The post South Dakota heat dome raises concerns for spring wheat appeared first on […]