Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:26:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://users.feedblitz.com/29f801da31418e00b2aaeaed8652b195/Brownfield%20O%20no%20background.png Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cheese-blocks-and-nonfat-dry-milk-move-higher-tuesday-at-cme/ Cheese blocks and nonfat dry milk move higher Tuesday at CME https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971066870/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cheese-blocks-and-nonfat-dry-milk-move-higher-Tuesday-at-CME/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971066870/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cheese-blocks-and-nonfat-dry-milk-move-higher-Tuesday-at-CME/#respond Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:26:06 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=318104 Cash dairy prices were mixed Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was unchanged at $0.8350. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.01 to $1.3350. Eight sales were reported ranging from $1.3150 to $1.3350.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.4525. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.0050 to $1.31. No sales were […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971066870/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cheese-blocks-and-nonfat-dry-milk-move-higher-Tuesday-at-CME/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mixed Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was unchanged at $0.8350. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.01 to $1.3350. Eight sales were reported ranging from $1.3150 to $1.3350.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.4525. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.0050 to $1.31. No sales were […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/mo-corn-ceo-state-federal-dyed-diesel-waivers-provide-some-relief-for-farmers/ MO Corn CEO: state, federal dyed diesel waivers provide some relief for farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971066426/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MO-Corn-CEO-state-federal-dyed-diesel-waivers-provide-some-relief-for-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971066426/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MO-Corn-CEO-state-federal-dyed-diesel-waivers-provide-some-relief-for-farmers/#respond Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:14:44 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318097 Missouri Corn Growers Association CEO Bradley Schad says President Trump’s recent effort to provide relief from high diesel costs complements steps already taken by several states. “Having both of them in effect gives the allowability for more savings at the pump,” says Schad. The president’s executive order, released Monday, temporarily eases federal restrictions on highway […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971066426/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MO-Corn-CEO-state-federal-dyed-diesel-waivers-provide-some-relief-for-farmers/feed/ 0Missouri Corn Growers Association CEO Bradley Schad says President Trump’s recent effort to provide relief from high diesel costs complements steps already taken by several states. “Having both of them in effect gives the allowability for more savings at the pump,” says Schad. The president’s executive order, released Monday, temporarily eases federal restrictions on highway […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-temporarily-allows-dyed-diesel-use-for-agricultural-transportation/ Iowa temporarily allows dyed diesel use for agricultural transportation https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971066210/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-temporarily-allows-dyed-diesel-use-for-agricultural-transportation/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971066210/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-temporarily-allows-dyed-diesel-use-for-agricultural-transportation/#respond Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:03:40 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318096 Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a proclamation to temporarily suspend state penalties for vehicles using dyed diesel to transport certain ag products on the roads. In a statement on social media, Reynolds said it’s in-line with President Trump’s recent executive order, and it will lower costs for farmers through harvest and beyond. Iowa joins […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971066210/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-temporarily-allows-dyed-diesel-use-for-agricultural-transportation/feed/ 0Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a proclamation to temporarily suspend state penalties for vehicles using dyed diesel to transport certain ag products on the roads. In a statement on social media, Reynolds said it’s in-line with President Trump’s recent executive order, and it will lower costs for farmers through harvest and beyond. Iowa joins […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-chs-wisconsin-soy-plant-brings-optimism/ New CHS Wisconsin soy plant brings optimism https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971065862/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-CHS-Wisconsin-soy-plant-brings-optimism/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971065862/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-CHS-Wisconsin-soy-plant-brings-optimism/#respond Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:47:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318088 The president of the Wisconsin Soybean Association says the announced construction of a new CHS soy processing plant in the south-central part of the state is exciting for growers across the region. Doug Rebout, who farms in Rock County where the plant will be located, tells Brownfield, “I think it’s going to do great for […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971065862/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-CHS-Wisconsin-soy-plant-brings-optimism/feed/ 0The president of the Wisconsin Soybean Association says the announced construction of a new CHS soy processing plant in the south-central part of the state is exciting for growers across the region. Doug Rebout, who farms in Rock County where the plant will be located, tells Brownfield, “I think it’s going to do great for […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2870/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971065235/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971065235/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:21:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=318087 Direct cash cattle trade activity remains quiet at Tuesday’s open with both bids and asking prices still elusive. Trade will likely be delayed until later in the week. Boxed beef is sharply higher with Choice $4.20 higher at $382.46, and Select $2.05 higher at $360.62. The Choice/Select spread is $21.84.   At the Joplin Regional […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971065235/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity remains quiet at Tuesday’s open with both bids and asking prices still elusive. Trade will likely be delayed until later in the week. Boxed beef is sharply higher with Choice $4.20 higher at $382.46, and Select $2.05 higher at $360.62. The Choice/Select spread is $21.84.   At the Joplin Regional […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-farmer-turns-to-no-till-to-cut-rising-diesel-costs/ Michigan farmer turns to no-till to cut rising diesel costs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971063453/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-farmer-turns-to-notill-to-cut-rising-diesel-costs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971063453/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-farmer-turns-to-notill-to-cut-rising-diesel-costs/#respond Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:36:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318080 A fifth-generation farmer says he plans to increase no-till management this fall to help mitigate the current cost of diesel. “If it doesn’t have to be tilled this fall, it’s not going to get it—definitely going to hold off on that a lot.” Michigan grower Brad Kamprath raises corn, soybeans, and wheat just north of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971063453/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-farmer-turns-to-notill-to-cut-rising-diesel-costs/feed/ 0A fifth-generation farmer says he plans to increase no-till management this fall to help mitigate the current cost of diesel. “If it doesn’t have to be tilled this fall, it’s not going to get it—definitely going to hold off on that a lot.” Michigan grower Brad Kamprath raises corn, soybeans, and wheat just north of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/executive-order-aims-to-lower-fuel-costs-for-farmers-ranchers/ Executive order aims to lower fuel costs for farmers, ranchers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971063033/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Executive-order-aims-to-lower-fuel-costs-for-farmers-ranchers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971063033/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Executive-order-aims-to-lower-fuel-costs-for-farmers-ranchers/#respond Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:17:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318077 President Donald Trump is taking steps that he says could lower fuel costs for America’s farmers and ranchers. Speaking at a rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, Monday night, he said, “I’m going to sign a historical executive order to officially wave the off-road requirement and allow anyone to purchase tax free, red-dyed diesel for any […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971063033/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Executive-order-aims-to-lower-fuel-costs-for-farmers-ranchers/feed/ 0President Donald Trump is taking steps that he says could lower fuel costs for America’s farmers and ranchers. Speaking at a rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, Monday night, he said, “I’m going to sign a historical executive order to officially wave the off-road requirement and allow anyone to purchase tax free, red-dyed diesel for any […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/concerns-remain-around-usda-staffing-reductions/ Concerns remain around USDA staffing reductions https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971055386/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Concerns-remain-around-USDA-staffing-reductions/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971055386/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Concerns-remain-around-USDA-staffing-reductions/#respond Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:29:10 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318075 The executive director of Invest in Our Land, a nonpartisan group aimed at ensuring farmers have adequate access to conservation support, says concerns continue to mount around staffing levels within the USDA.                            Rebecca Bartels tells Brownfield, “Twenty-three percent of USDA NRCS staff were cut.”  She says, “We had farmers sending us pictures of their […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971055386/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Concerns-remain-around-USDA-staffing-reductions/feed/ 0The executive director of Invest in Our Land, a nonpartisan group aimed at ensuring farmers have adequate access to conservation support, says concerns continue to mount around staffing levels within the USDA.                            Rebecca Bartels tells Brownfield, “Twenty-three percent of USDA NRCS staff were cut.”  She says, “We had farmers sending us pictures of their […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/boosting-corn-demand-via-beef-in-japan/ Boosting Corn Demand via Beef in Japan https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971055113/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Boosting-Corn-Demand-via-Beef-in-Japan/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971055113/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Boosting-Corn-Demand-via-Beef-in-Japan/#respond Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:24:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=318074 For decades, the Illinois corn checkoff has partnered with organizations like the U.S. Meat Export Federation to help develop overseas markets for corn-fed meat products. In this Managing for Profit, John Klemm, a DeWitt County farmer and director with the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, discusses seeing these efforts firsthand on a recent trade mission to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971055113/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Boosting-Corn-Demand-via-Beef-in-Japan/feed/ 0For decades, the Illinois corn checkoff has partnered with organizations like the U.S. Meat Export Federation to help develop overseas markets for corn-fed meat products. In this Managing for Profit, John Klemm, a DeWitt County farmer and director with the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, discusses seeing these efforts firsthand on a recent trade mission to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/while-still-mild-for-much-of-the-heartland-a-more-active-pattern-to-return-beneficial-moisture-for-some/ While still mild for some of the Heartland, a more active pattern to return; beneficial moisture for the Plains https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971020976/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~While-still-mild-for-some-of-the-Heartland-a-more-active-pattern-to-return-beneficial-moisture-for-the-Plains/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971020976/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~While-still-mild-for-some-of-the-Heartland-a-more-active-pattern-to-return-beneficial-moisture-for-the-Plains/#respond Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=318029 Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to portions of the northern High Plains. Meanwhile, drier-than-normal weather should be limited to parts of northern California and western Oregon.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971020976/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~While-still-mild-for-some-of-the-Heartland-a-more-active-pattern-to-return-beneficial-moisture-for-the-Plains/feed/ 0Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to portions of the northern High Plains. Meanwhile, drier-than-normal weather should be limited to parts of northern California and western Oregon.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/brownfield-ag-weather-today-1355/ Brownfield Ag Weather Today https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971065709/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971065709/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/#respond Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=318079 The only significant U.S. rainfall during the next 5 days will fall along and near the Gulf Coast, with a northward surge of precipitation expected at week’s end into the southeastern U.S. The late-week rainfall surge may be associated with a tropical cyclone, which is expected to develop in the next couple of days over […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971065709/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/feed/ 0The only significant U.S. rainfall during the next 5 days will fall along and near the Gulf Coast, with a northward surge of precipitation expected at week’s end into the southeastern U.S. The late-week rainfall surge may be associated with a tropical cyclone, which is expected to develop in the next couple of days over […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-celebrates-pork-month-highlights-2-2-billion-hog-industry/ Missouri celebrates Pork Month, highlights $2.2 billion hog industry https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971027657/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-celebrates-Pork-Month-highlights-billion-hog-industry/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971027657/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-celebrates-Pork-Month-highlights-billion-hog-industry/#respond Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:59:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318068 October is officially pork month in Missouri. Missouri Ag Director Chris Chinn presented a proclamation from Governor Mike Kehoe to the Missouri Pork Association leadership at an event in Hermann on Monday. Missouri ranks seventh in hog production in the United States. The state has 3.3 million head of hogs, which contributes nearly $2.2 billion […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971027657/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-celebrates-Pork-Month-highlights-billion-hog-industry/feed/ 0October is officially pork month in Missouri. Missouri Ag Director Chris Chinn presented a proclamation from Governor Mike Kehoe to the Missouri Pork Association leadership at an event in Hermann on Monday. Missouri ranks seventh in hog production in the United States. The state has 3.3 million head of hogs, which contributes nearly $2.2 billion […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-4-h-beyond-ready-campaign-tops-60-of-12-million-goal/ Michigan 4-H Beyond Ready campaign tops 60% of $12 million goal https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971027660/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-H-Beyond-Ready-campaign-tops-of-million-goal/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971027660/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-H-Beyond-Ready-campaign-tops-of-million-goal/#respond Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:57:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318062 The Michigan 4-H Foundation says its $12 million capital campaign has surpassed the halfway mark. Director Abbey Miller tells Brownfield, “We are over 60 percent to that goal already.” “Through the Beyond Ready campaign, a large portion of that is focusing on our county endowment efforts,” she says. She says the initiative strengthens support for […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971027660/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-H-Beyond-Ready-campaign-tops-of-million-goal/feed/ 0The Michigan 4-H Foundation says its $12 million capital campaign has surpassed the halfway mark. Director Abbey Miller tells Brownfield, “We are over 60 percent to that goal already.” “Through the Beyond Ready campaign, a large portion of that is focusing on our county endowment efforts,” she says. She says the initiative strengthens support for […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/heavy-rains-cause-corn-damage-as-northwest-missouri-harvest-resumes/ Heavy rains cause corn damage as northwest Missouri harvest resumes https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971027489/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heavy-rains-cause-corn-damage-as-northwest-Missouri-harvest-resumes/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971027489/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heavy-rains-cause-corn-damage-as-northwest-Missouri-harvest-resumes/#respond Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:53:16 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318063 A farmer in northwest Missouri says he’s back harvesting corn after multiple days of heavy rain and there’s been some damage. “It’s not in every ear for sure, but it’s definitely in every field,” Ryan Meyerkorth tells Brownfield. “Some fields have it in percent, some of it 20 percent. We’re not able to look at […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971027489/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heavy-rains-cause-corn-damage-as-northwest-Missouri-harvest-resumes/feed/ 0A farmer in northwest Missouri says he’s back harvesting corn after multiple days of heavy rain and there’s been some damage. “It’s not in every ear for sure, but it’s definitely in every field,” Ryan Meyerkorth tells Brownfield. “Some fields have it in percent, some of it 20 percent. We’re not able to look at […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/midwest-rains-exceed-expectations/ Midwest rains exceed expectations https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971027492/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midwest-rains-exceed-expectations/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971027492/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midwest-rains-exceed-expectations/#respond Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:53:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318065 An extension agronomist says the latest stretch of wet weather brought more rain than she was anticipating. Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University says fields have been soggy in both the Western and Eastern Corn Belts. “There are some folks in Illinois who were struggling with downed corn after their late storms,” she said. “Indiana […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971027492/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midwest-rains-exceed-expectations/feed/ 0An extension agronomist says the latest stretch of wet weather brought more rain than she was anticipating. Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University says fields have been soggy in both the Western and Eastern Corn Belts. “There are some folks in Illinois who were struggling with downed corn after their late storms,” she said. “Indiana […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-cattle-producers-continue-to-eye-herd-expansion-as-cattle-prices-remain-strong/ Missouri cattle producers continue to eye herd expansion as cattle prices remain strong https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971027405/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-cattle-producers-continue-to-eye-herd-expansion-as-cattle-prices-remain-strong/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971027405/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-cattle-producers-continue-to-eye-herd-expansion-as-cattle-prices-remain-strong/#respond Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:47:05 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318055 Some southwest Missouri cattle producers remain optimistic about herd expansion despite lingering drought concerns. Vance Keaton says he’s purchasing cattle for his operation. “We’ve been adding some,” he says. “And we’re finally getting paid for the product we produce and we can make a profit. We’re able to pay off some tractors, other things and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971027405/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-cattle-producers-continue-to-eye-herd-expansion-as-cattle-prices-remain-strong/feed/ 0Some southwest Missouri cattle producers remain optimistic about herd expansion despite lingering drought concerns. Vance Keaton says he’s purchasing cattle for his operation. “We’ve been adding some,” he says. “And we’re finally getting paid for the product we produce and we can make a profit. We’re able to pay off some tractors, other things and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-harvest-progress-behind-last-year-and-five-year-average/ Michigan harvest progress behind last year and five-year average https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971027240/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-harvest-progress-behind-last-year-and-fiveyear-average/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971027240/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-harvest-progress-behind-last-year-and-fiveyear-average/#respond Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:44:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318056 A southeastern Michigan farmer says he just started harvesting soybeans on Monday. Brad Kamprath grows corn, soybeans, and wheat just north of the Ohio border in Monroe County. “We had that inch rain last Wednesday, Thursday, so field conditions are not perfect, but they’re not bad yet either,” he says. “That’s part of the reason […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971027240/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-harvest-progress-behind-last-year-and-fiveyear-average/feed/ 0A southeastern Michigan farmer says he just started harvesting soybeans on Monday. Brad Kamprath grows corn, soybeans, and wheat just north of the Ohio border in Monroe County. “We had that inch rain last Wednesday, Thursday, so field conditions are not perfect, but they’re not bad yet either,” he says. “That’s part of the reason […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/wheat-gains-continuing-to-watch-black-sea-exports/ Wheat gains, continuing to watch Black Sea exports https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971026892/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-gains-continuing-to-watch-Black-Sea-exports/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971026892/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-gains-continuing-to-watch-Black-Sea-exports/#respond Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:34:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317971 Soybeans were modestly higher on fund and technical buying. The trade was assessing the impact of recent harvest delays, while expecting better conditions this week. The USDA says 25% of the crop is harvested, compared to the five-year average of 33%, while 85% is dropping leaves and 57% is rated good to excellent, down 1%. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971026892/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-gains-continuing-to-watch-Black-Sea-exports/feed/ 0Soybeans were modestly higher on fund and technical buying. The trade was assessing the impact of recent harvest delays, while expecting better conditions this week. The USDA says 25% of the crop is harvested, compared to the five-year average of 33%, while 85% is dropping leaves and 57% is rated good to excellent, down 1%. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/central-illinois-farmer-says-excess-rain-and-high-heat-impacted-corn-yields/ Central Illinois farmer says excess rain and high heat impacted corn yields https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971026862/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Central-Illinois-farmer-says-excess-rain-and-high-heat-impacted-corn-yields/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971026862/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Central-Illinois-farmer-says-excess-rain-and-high-heat-impacted-corn-yields/#respond Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:32:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318053 A central Illinois farmer says he’s over half done harvesting a disappointing 2026 corn crop. Derek Martin, who grows corn, soybeans, and cover crops in Logan County, says excessive rains and hot temperatures during the growing season took a toll on yields. “It depends on how your farm lays.”  He says, “If it’s got a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971026862/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Central-Illinois-farmer-says-excess-rain-and-high-heat-impacted-corn-yields/feed/ 0A central Illinois farmer says he’s over half done harvesting a disappointing 2026 corn crop. Derek Martin, who grows corn, soybeans, and cover crops in Logan County, says excessive rains and hot temperatures during the growing season took a toll on yields. “It depends on how your farm lays.”  He says, “If it’s got a […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/harvest-begins-in-southern-wisconsin/ Harvest begins in southern Wisconsin https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971026709/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-begins-in-southern-Wisconsin/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971026709/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-begins-in-southern-Wisconsin/#respond Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:25:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318051 A south-central Wisconsin farmer says harvest is just getting underway in his area. Doug Rebout, who raises corn, soybeans, and cattle in Rock County, tells Brownfield, “We started harvesting soybeans yesterday and so far, we are very pleasantly surprised. If everything continues this way, we could have record yields for soybeans.” He says he’s also […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971026709/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-begins-in-southern-Wisconsin/feed/ 0A south-central Wisconsin farmer says harvest is just getting underway in his area. Doug Rebout, who raises corn, soybeans, and cattle in Rock County, tells Brownfield, “We started harvesting soybeans yesterday and so far, we are very pleasantly surprised. If everything continues this way, we could have record yields for soybeans.” He says he’s also […]

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