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Supporters say securing ag workforce act modernizes H-2A program without amnesty
A divide is growing over farm labor reforms under consideration in Congress. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles tells Brownfield the bipartisan Securing Ag Workforce Act does not grant amnesty as some Republicans have been arguing. “You’re going to either offshore your food supply or you’re going to massively drive up costs on the American…
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Cattle futures higher at midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, supported by oversold signals, waiting on direct business to develop. August live cattle closed $.42 higher at $227.90 and October live cattle closed $1.80 higher at $223.97. August feeder cattle closed $1.20 higher at $344.27 and September feeder cattle closed $1.42 higher at $338.65. …
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Weather, China and Geopolitics Move the Markets
Weather, China and Geopolitics Move the Markets American Ag Network
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13 more Nebraska counties, including Lancaster, eligible for USDA drought assistance
13 more Nebraska counties, including Lancaster, eligible for USDA drought assistance Lincoln Journal Star
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USDA announces $2M in funding to support US sheep industry
USDA announces $2M in funding to support US sheep industry The National Provisioner
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Oil prices surge after Trump vows retaliation for Iranian attack
KRVN 880 – KRVN 93.1 – KAMI – Oil prices surge after Trump vows retaliation for Iranian attack Rural Radio Network
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When to Harvest Cotton: Factors to Determine Ideal Cotton Harvest Timing
When to Harvest Cotton: Factors to Determine Ideal Cotton Harvest Timing AgWeb
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac Fall 2026 Outlook: Is Your Property Ready for El Niño?
The Old Farmer’s Almanac Fall 2026 Outlook: Is Your Property Ready for El Niño? Realtor.com
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Chaotic planting season leads to patchy corn disease development
An agronomist in the Eastern Corn Belt says disease pressure has been variable. Alexie Garner covers Indiana for Brevant Seeds and describes weather patterns as “widespread” since the start of the growing season. “We’ve got areas where it’s been pretty dry, areas where it’s been very wet. I mean, some areas that we just had…
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High costs driving some farmers to scrutinize nutrient efficiency
A north central Wisconsin farmer says he’s surviving the high input cost environment by becoming as efficient as possible with his nutrient applications. Adam Baumann, who farms in Marathon County, says he keeps close track of his nitrogen use efficiency. “We’ve cut back on our nitrogen.” He says, “Our nitrogen use efficiency in our corn…
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Missouri Soybean Association president welcomes potential aid, calls for stronger export markets
A farmer in west-central Missouri says another round of economic assistance for farmers would be welcomed, but it’s not a long-term solution. Cody Brock from Carroll County tells Brownfield “It’s about input prices compared to our commodity prices. If we can get our trade opened up and get some more foreign customers there, and try…
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Weatherman-turned-congressman Eric Sorensen wants to guide weather preparedness from D.C.
Weatherman-turned-congressman Eric Sorensen wants to guide weather preparedness from D.C. IPM Newsroom
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Texas Custom Rates Climb as Machinery Costs Rise
Texas Custom Rates Climb as Machinery Costs Rise RFD-TV
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USDA AMS Grain Bids: Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Gulf, and Portland
USDA AMS Grain Bids: Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Gulf, and Portland – July 29, 2026 – News and Statistics IndexBox
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Secretary Rollins reports USDA progress combatting ‘New World screwworm’
Secretary Rollins reports USDA progress combatting ‘New World screwworm’ KOMO
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Record El Nino likely to impact Midwestern harvest season
The chief atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions says he expects a record setting El Nino to have significant impacts this fall. Eric Snodgrass tells Brownfield, “Currently we would rank this one as strong, and based on what we know about the water temperatures still yet to surface over parts of the equatorial Pacific, this…
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USDA to reopen Mexican border for cattle imports Aug. 24
USDA to reopen Mexican border for cattle imports Aug. 24 Farm Progress
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Ocean Freight Surge Threatens Gulf Grain Export Competitiveness
Ocean Freight Surge Threatens Gulf Grain Export Competitiveness RFD-TV
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One arrested after thousands in ag equipment stolen off delivery trailer
One arrested after thousands in ag equipment stolen off delivery trailer Magnolia State Live
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3 Big Things Today, July 29, 2026
3 Big Things Today, July 29, 2026 Successful Farming
