Brownfield Ag NewsOhio State University economist Gabriel Lade tells Brownfield that suspending fuel taxes does not address the factors pushing diesel prices higher. He says refineries are at capacity and tax cuts do not change supply...
U.S. Farm ReportWhat shocking revelations did the Pro Farmer Crop Tour bring to light this year? As scouts traversed the Corn Belt, they found corn yields significantly lower than USDA projections, with national estimates dropping to...
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AgriTalkWhat if the latest crop tour results revealed a shocking drop in corn yields? The Pro Farmer Crop Tour has reported a national average yield of 173.2 bushels per acre for corn, a significant...
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Brownfield Ag NewsWhat if lower pod counts are about to shake up soybean yields? Recent reports indicate that soybeans are experiencing gains due to short covering and technical buying, but a private crop tour suggests that...
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Brownfield Ag NewsBrownfield’s August 21, 2026 report lists daily closing futures prices. September corn closed at $4.83¾, up 5 cents; September soybeans at $12.25, up 4¼ cents; and September Chicago wheat at $6.81½, down 1¼ cents....
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Brownfield Ag NewsCould this be the year a new farm bill finally passes? Despite a slim chance, the president of the South Dakota Corn Growers Association remains hopeful. The recent markup by the Senate Ag Committee...
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