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08/21/2026

President Trump's nominee to lead the United Nations World Food Program says he stands ready to serve if selected for the position. "The president actually called me on the phone to offer me the opportunity to be the US nominee, which was incredibly special for [...]

President Trump’s nominee to lead the United Nations World Food Program says he stands ready to serve if selected for the position. “The president actually called me on the phone to offer me the opportunity to be the US nominee, which was incredibly special for […]

08/21/2026

An ethanol plant in north-central Iowa is gearing up for harvest. Dave Sovereign is chairman of the board at Golden Grain Energy in Mason City. "We're getting things cleaned up and making room. Making sure the bins are cleaned out (and) aeration system is working, [...]

An ethanol plant in north-central Iowa is gearing up for harvest. Dave Sovereign is chairman of the board at Golden Grain Energy in Mason City. “We’re getting things cleaned up and making room. Making sure the bins are cleaned out (and) aeration system is working, […]

08/21/2026

Mid-Day Market Report for August 20, 2026

08/21/2026

The 2026 Governor's Sale of Champions at the Illinois State Fair was another resounding success for the state's top youth livestock exhibitors. Jerry Costello, director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, says the results of the sale are a reward for the hard work and [...]

The 2026 Governor’s Sale of Champions at the Illinois State Fair was another resounding success for the state’s top youth livestock exhibitors. Jerry Costello, director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, says the results of the sale are a reward for the hard work and […]

08/21/2026

The executive vice president of the Illinois Beef Association says work continues to assist producers impacted by the abrupt closure of the Tyson beef processing facility in Joslin, Illinois. Josh St. Peters says thousands of head of cattle that were committed to the western Illinois [...]

The executive vice president of the Illinois Beef Association says work continues to assist producers impacted by the abrupt closure of the Tyson beef processing facility in Joslin, Illinois. Josh St. Peters says thousands of head of cattle that were committed to the western Illinois […]

08/20/2026

The August 20, 2026, Closing Market Report highlights critical observations from the Pro Farmer Crop Tour, revealing significant regional crop yield discrepancies across the Midwest. Market analysts Matt Bennett, Oliver Sloup, and Sherman Newlin confirm that while eastern Iowa and Minnesota project strong corn yields, [...]

The August 20, 2026, Closing Market Report highlights critical observations from the Pro Farmer Crop Tour, revealing significant regional crop yield discrepancies across the Midwest. Market analysts Matt Bennett, Oliver Sloup, and Sherman Newlin confirm that while eastern Iowa and Minnesota project....

08/20/2026

The USDA's Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says the USMCA review process has had both successes and challenges. Luke Lindberg tells Brownfield significant progress has been made in negotiations with Mexico. "I know the teams have been in consistent communication," he said. [...]

The USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says the USMCA review process has had both successes and challenges. Luke Lindberg tells Brownfield significant progress has been made in negotiations with Mexico. “I know the teams have been in consistent communication,” he...

08/20/2026

The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says the closure of a Tyson beef processing facility in the western part of the state is another example of consolidation's negative impact on agriculture. Phillip Nelson, who farms in LaSalle County, says the Joslin facility was vital [...]

The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says the closure of a Tyson beef processing facility in the western part of the state is another example of consolidation’s negative impact on agriculture. Phillip Nelson, who farms in LaSalle County, says the Joslin facility was vital […]

08/20/2026

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is concerned about the sudden closure of a beef processing facility in the Midwest. Tyson shuttered its Joslin, Illinois plant last week. "Well it's going to be tough on the cattle producers of eastern Iowa, very tough." He tells Brownfield there [...]

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is concerned about the sudden closure of a beef processing facility in the Midwest. Tyson shuttered its Joslin, Illinois plant last week. “Well it’s going to be tough on the cattle producers of eastern Iowa, very tough.” He tells Brownfield there […]

08/20/2026

The CEO of Growth Energy says year-round E15 legislation currently has the most momentum its ever had. Emily Skor says the issue has been debated for more than a decade. "We have incredibly strong bipartisan support in the House and Senate," she said. "We had [...]

The CEO of Growth Energy says year-round E15 legislation currently has the most momentum its ever had. Emily Skor says the issue has been debated for more than a decade. “We have incredibly strong bipartisan support in the House and Senate,” she said. “We had […]