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[^2]\n\nBen Brown, an ag economist with the University of Missouri Extension, stated that corn and soybean exports ended the previous marketing year with relatively strong performance. [^3]\n\nBen Brown is suffering from a stress reaction in the C5 vertebra of his neck, which initially landed him on the injured list on June 24, 2026. [^4]\n\nBrown reported feeling discomfort in his neck again after a two-inning bridge game in Arizona on August 25, 2026, which led the Cubs to halt his comeback attempt. [^5]\n\nCraig Counsell stated that Brown's injury requires an extended period of rest and that there is not enough healing to allow the discomfort to go away for a return this year. [^6]\n\nBen Brown reported that the demand for corn was record large during the old crop marketing year. [^7]\n\nBen Brown said that Chinese buyers purchased 12 million metric tons of soybeans over the winter months. [^8]\n\nBen Brown stated that soybean exports rebounded from a rough start during the old crop marketing year. [^9]\n\nThe Chicago Cubs are currently second in the National League Central division with a record of 78-61. [^10]\n\nThe Chicago Cubs have allowed more home runs than any other team in Major League Baseball this season. [^11]\n\nThe Milwaukee Brewers have opened a 9.0-game lead over the Cubs in the NL Central standings. 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