Brownfield Ag News

Brownfield Ag News produces and shares unique content through various media channels. It boasts the largest and one of the longest-running agricultural news radio networks in the United States. Over 500 affiliate radio stations across states like Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin broadcast Brownfield’s news on agriculture, market updates, weather information, commentary, and special feature programs.

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Preparing for tar spot

2 days ago | brownfieldagnews.com | Jared White

News Preparing for tar spot June 25, 2025 By Jared White Filed Under: Crops, Crops, Illinois, Iowa, NewsA technical service representative with BASF says Midwestern corn farmers need a plan to fight tar spot. “The last time I saw a tar spot this early with the forecast this wet was in 2021.”Kurt Maertens, who covers eastern Iowa & western Illinois, says conditions are lining up for heavy tar spot pressure across the Corn Belt.
Soybeans, corn, wheat extend decline

2 days ago | brownfieldagnews.com | John Perkins

Market News Soybeans, corn, wheat extend decline June 25, 2025 By John Perkins Filed Under: Closing Futures / Livestock Briefs, Crops Markets, Market News, Markets AnalysisSoybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Near-term development conditions remain favorable in much of the region. While some stress is possible in areas that were mostly dry during spring, the widespread heat should be beneficial in areas that have sufficient soil moisture.
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 25, 2025

2 days ago | brownfieldagnews.com | John Perkins

Market News Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 25, 2025 June 25, 2025 By John Perkins Filed Under: Closing Futures / Livestock Briefs, Crops Markets, Dairy Markets, Livestock Markets, Market News, Markets AnalysisJul. corn closed at $4.10 and 1/4, down 6 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.25 and 1/4, down 21 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $276.00, down $4.50Jul. soybean oil closed at 51.82, down 35 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.28 and 1/4, down 7 and 1/2 centsAug.
Moisture issues affecting wheat across the Eastern Corn Belt

2 days ago | brownfieldagnews.com | Nicole Heslip

News Moisture issues affecting wheat across the Eastern Corn Belt June 25, 2025 By Nicole Heslip Filed Under: Michigan, NewsA coordinator for the Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network says widespread rains have brought numerous challenges for growers depending on their region. Dennis Pennington tells Brownfield farmer members across Kentucky and Missouri are reporting quality issues as they harvest.
Red meat, poultry in cold storage below year ago levels

2 days ago | brownfieldagnews.com | John Perkins

News Red meat, poultry in cold storage below year ago levels June 25, 2025 By John Perkins Filed Under: Beef, Livestock, Meat, News, Pork, PoultryU.S. red meat and poultry supplies at the end of May were down on the year. The USDA says red meat in cold storage on May 31st totaled 878.731 million pounds, 4% below last year, with beef 1% lower at 407.786 million and pork falling 7% to 450.983 million pounds on a combination of a dip in production and good demand.
Poultry production declines during May

2 days ago | brownfieldagnews.com | John Perkins

News Poultry production declines during May June 25, 2025 By John Perkins Filed Under: Livestock, Meat, News, PoultryU.S. poultry production dipped during May. The USDA says 4.432 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome last month, 2% less than a year ago, including a 1% decline in chicken to 4.032 billion pounds and a 13% drop for turkey at 388.314 million pounds.
2025 broiler placements stay ahead of 2024

2 days ago | brownfieldagnews.com | John Perkins

News 2025 broiler placements stay ahead of 2024 June 25, 2025 By John Perkins Filed Under: Eggs, Livestock, News, Poultry Poultry farm (aviary) full of white laying hen The USDA is reporting another week of year-over-year gains for broiler hatchery numbers.
Ethanol production, stocks up on year

2 days ago | brownfieldagnews.com | John Perkins

News Ethanol production, stocks up on year June 25, 2025 By John Perkins Filed Under: Biofuels, Ethanol, News, Renewable EnergyEthanol production last week declined as stocks grew. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol production averaged 1.081 million barrels per day, the lowest since late May and down 28,000 on the week, but up 38,000 on the year.
AGs file suit for misuse of OMB clause

2 days ago | brownfieldagnews.com | Nicole Heslip

News AGs file suit for misuse of OMB clause June 25, 2025 By Nicole Heslip Filed Under: News law justice modern symbol balance Attorneys General from 22 states are challenging the Trump administration for terminating billions of dollars of federal funding appropriated by Congress.
Federal proposal would bring black vulture relief

3 days ago | brownfieldagnews.com | Jared White

News Federal proposal would bring black vulture relief June 24, 2025 By Jared White Filed Under: Beef, Illinois, Livestock, NewsThe director of commodity programs and food systems with the Illinois Farm Bureau says a re-introduced federal proposal would make it easier for farmers and ranchers to control federally protected black vultures. Tasha Bunting tells Brownfield the birds are predators that tend to target young livestock.