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  • Eastern Missouri farmer says corn and soybeans better than expected
  • Missouri crops ahead of schedule, soybean conditions improve
  • MO crop update: corn needs rain as soybeans, cotton and rice hold strong

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 month ago

Eastern Missouri farmer says corn and soybeans better than expected

A farmer in eastern Missouri says corn and soybeans are doing better than expected in mid-July, considering the soil compaction issues that happened during the wet spring. Jim Boer...

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 month ago

Missouri crops ahead of schedule, soybean conditions improve

Rance Daniels, a farmer in southeast Missouri, tells Brownfield it’s been an interesting growing season so far. “All our crops are ahead of schedule this year.” He’s expecting rice...

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 month ago

MO crop update: corn needs rain as soybeans, cotton and rice hold strong

A farmer in northeast Missouri says it’s been dry during corn pollination. “We have our fingers crossed for a rain,” says Jody Ketsenberg. “But the soybeans look as good as ever. T...

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brownfieldagnews.com /4 weeks ago

Missouri farmers see strong soybean yield potential

Two eastern Missouri farmers say the soybeans have good yield potential as August continues, but timely rains will determine if that potential translates into yield. Justin Rhone f...

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 month ago

Missouri farmer optimistic, heading into August with strong crop conditions

The newly elected chairman of the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council says the soybeans on his farm are filling pods as August begins. Kevin Mainord tells Brownfield “It looks r...

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brownfieldagnews.com /3 weeks ago

Missouri crops get timely rain as corn nears harvest

A farmer from Audrain County, Missouri says a state fair rain that happened over the weekend is welcome news. Beth Schnitker tells Brownfield “We’ve been out scouting and we’re see...

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brownfieldagnews.com /2 weeks ago

Ag policy and tradition come together at Missouri Governor’s Ham Breakfast

From farm policy and industry concerns to a longstanding fair tradition, ag was front and center at the Governor’s Ham Breakfast at the Missouri State Fair. It was cool and wet for...

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 month ago

Early August rains boost Missouri soybean, corn prospects

Two Missouri farmers say the early August rain has been welcome for the crops. Drew Lock in northeast Missouri says the soybeans have been soaking it up. “There’s a lot of potentia...

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 week ago

Armyworm reports increase in parts of Missouri

An agronomist says there have been reports of armyworms across portions of Missouri. “We’re always watching for it and so far this year, we’ve had some reports,” says Travis Harper...

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 month ago

Livestock entries on track for Missouri State Fair, officials say

Missouri State Fair Director Jason Moore says livestock entries for the Missouri State Fair look promising ahead of the 10-day event. “We’re right on track, if not up in a few diff...

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brownfieldagnews.com /2 weeks ago

Corn harvest gets underway in Missouri with strong early yields

Corn harvest is underway in parts of Missouri. Brice Fischer in Bates County tells Brownfield he started harvest five days ago, and it’s one of the earliest good corn crops he’s ev...

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brownfieldagnews.com /2 weeks ago

Missouri State Fair Sale of Champions, Best of Missouri Sale set for Saturday

The Sale of Champions and Best of Missouri Sale are coming up at the Missouri State Fair. Superintendent Chuck Miller tells Brownfield “We’ll start with the Best of Missouri Sale....

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 month ago

Missouri corn, soybean crop conditions improve despite late July trend

The USDA shows an improvement in corn and soybean conditions in Missouri at the end of July, and Arlan Suderman with StoneX Group says it’s unusual. “We normally do trend lower in...

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brownfieldagnews.com /3 weeks ago

Central Missouri farmer prepares for early corn harvest

A farmer in central Missouri says corn harvest is expected to begin soon. Andy Clay from Moniteau County tells Brownfield… “We’re gonna try to get the combine and the grain dryer r...

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missourinet.com /1 month ago

Missouri Agriculture Department Seeks Reports of Livestock Lost in Southeast Flooding, Director Calls Losses “Devastatin...

The Missouri Department of Agriculture is asking residents to report livestock that are missing or found following historic flooding in southeast Missouri. State Agriculture Direct...

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brownfieldagnews.com /3 weeks ago

Missouri cattle producer questions MDA beef and dairy grant selection process

A southern Missouri cattle producer is raising questions about the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s grant selection process after reviewing a list of recipients. In a Conservat...

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 week ago

New soybean pest confirmed in Missouri, MU Extension urges scouting

University of Missouri Extension says a new soybean pest has been confirmed in Missouri. The soybean tentiform leafminer was first confirmed in Cooper County in early August and an...

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brownfieldagnews.com /2 weeks ago

Missouri farmers urge USDA to streamline data collection, rebuild trust

USDA is taking feedback from Missouri farmers on how to improve and modernize data collection and rebuild farmer trust during the Missouri State Fair. One common theme from a round...

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 month ago

Heat impacts some corn pollination in MO, rain good for the beans

An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says some corn didn’t fully pollinate during the hot July weather. Ben Brown tells Brownfield he recently met with farmers in...

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 month ago

Mid-State Specialty Eggs expands global reach with new Missouri processing plant

Mid-State Specialty Eggs is opening a new plant in mid-Missouri, expected to be online by the end of the calendar year. The company says this new facility in Sedalia will include s...

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johncombest.com /4 weeks ago

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 – Missouri political news headlines

Brownfield Ag News: Eric Schmitt: continuing resolution gives Congress time for farm bill work Brownfield Ag News: Missouri farmers stay optimistic for farm bill passage; comments...

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 month ago

Missouri rice farmer: higher fertilizer costs outpace gains in rice prices

The chairman of the Missouri Rice Council says fertilizer has been his biggest expense this growing season. “Urea was probably $300 to $350, a ton more expensive this year versus 2...

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fourstateshomepage.com /1 month ago

Farmers meet to protest lack of CAFO regulations

A grassroots organization is working to educate local farmers and rural landowners about the influx of poultry feeding operations.

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newstalkkzrg.com /1 month ago

Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest 2026 winners announced

Holly Brown of Webb City wins in two categories.

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