Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:36:27 +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/news/attention-turns-to-placements-as-tight-cattle-supplies-show-no-signs-of-easing/ Attention turns to placements as tight cattle supplies show no signs of easing https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958124543/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Attention-turns-to-placements-as-tight-cattle-supplies-show-no-signs-of-easing/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958124543/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Attention-turns-to-placements-as-tight-cattle-supplies-show-no-signs-of-easing/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:36:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312860 The cattle industry continues to battle tight supplies, and a livestock economist says that’s not expected to change anytime soon. University of Tennessee’s Charley Martinez says placements remain the figure to watch in this week’s Cattle on Feed report from the USDA. “Because it was such a hot topic on the last one,” he says.  “So it’s like, let’s see what this one has.”  Placements into […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958124543/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Attention-turns-to-placements-as-tight-cattle-supplies-show-no-signs-of-easing/feed/ 0The cattle industry continues to battle tight supplies, and a livestock economist says that’s not expected to change anytime soon. University of Tennessee’s Charley Martinez says placements remain the figure to watch in this week’s Cattle on Feed report from the USDA. “Because it was such a hot topic on the last one,” he says.  “So it’s like, let’s see what this one has.”  Placements into […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/food-grade-grains-field-day-highlights-partnerships-that-work/ Food-Grade Grains Field Day highlights partnerships that work https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958124546/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FoodGrade-Grains-Field-Day-highlights-partnerships-that-work/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958124546/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FoodGrade-Grains-Field-Day-highlights-partnerships-that-work/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:35:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312864 Michigan State University Extension is helping rebuild grain value chains across the Upper Midwest and create more diverse marketing opportunities for farmers. Brook Wilke is the Associate Director of the MSU Kellogg Biological Station. “Farmers are willing and capable and eager to grow some of these small grains if the markets exist,” he says. He tells Brownfield […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958124546/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FoodGrade-Grains-Field-Day-highlights-partnerships-that-work/feed/ 0Michigan State University Extension is helping rebuild grain value chains across the Upper Midwest and create more diverse marketing opportunities for farmers. Brook Wilke is the Associate Director of the MSU Kellogg Biological Station. “Farmers are willing and capable and eager to grow some of these small grains if the markets exist,” he says. He tells Brownfield […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/job-alert-wisconsin-agriscience-teachers-in-demand-across-the-state/ Job Alert: Wisconsin Agriscience teachers in demand across the state https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958124069/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Job-Alert-Wisconsin-Agriscience-teachers-in-demand-across-the-state/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958124069/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Job-Alert-Wisconsin-Agriscience-teachers-in-demand-across-the-state/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:24:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312849 Wisconsin FFA’s new state advisor says supporting agricultural educators will be a top priority to help fill current gaps. Missy Goers tells Brownfield, “We do definitely have a need for teachers in the state of Wisconsin.” “For this year, I believe we have about 9 or 10 retirees, so filling that need, and I know […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958124069/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Job-Alert-Wisconsin-Agriscience-teachers-in-demand-across-the-state/feed/ 0Wisconsin FFA’s new state advisor says supporting agricultural educators will be a top priority to help fill current gaps. Missy Goers tells Brownfield, “We do definitely have a need for teachers in the state of Wisconsin.” “For this year, I believe we have about 9 or 10 retirees, so filling that need, and I know […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-puts-new-world-screwworm-precautions-in-place/ Michigan puts new world screwworm precautions in place https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958123829/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-puts-new-world-screwworm-precautions-in-place/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958123829/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-puts-new-world-screwworm-precautions-in-place/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:16:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312862 The State of Michigan is implementing additional restrictions to prevent the spread of new world screwworm. Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Tim Boring tells Brownfield the new requirements are based on USDA recommendations. “Veterinarian pre-checks before any animals move up here, preventative treatments, re-inspections when animals do arrive here in Michigan, but more […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958123829/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-puts-new-world-screwworm-precautions-in-place/feed/ 0The State of Michigan is implementing additional restrictions to prevent the spread of new world screwworm. Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Tim Boring tells Brownfield the new requirements are based on USDA recommendations. “Veterinarian pre-checks before any animals move up here, preventative treatments, re-inspections when animals do arrive here in Michigan, but more […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/basf-early-soybean-diseases-emerging-following-excessive-moisture/ BASF: early soybean diseases emerging following excessive moisture https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958123280/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~BASF-early-soybean-diseases-emerging-following-excessive-moisture/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958123280/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~BASF-early-soybean-diseases-emerging-following-excessive-moisture/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:53:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312859 Wet conditions are resulting in early season soybean disease pressure. BASF technical service representative Mike Probst says excessive rains in parts of the Midwest and Delta spawned seedling diseases. “And we did see some of those early in the year, which is not a surprise given that some of these soybeans were planted so early […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958123280/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~BASF-early-soybean-diseases-emerging-following-excessive-moisture/feed/ 0Wet conditions are resulting in early season soybean disease pressure. BASF technical service representative Mike Probst says excessive rains in parts of the Midwest and Delta spawned seedling diseases. “And we did see some of those early in the year, which is not a surprise given that some of these soybeans were planted so early […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wet-spring-pattern-alleviates-drought-concerns-for-most/ Wet spring pattern alleviates drought concerns for most https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958122797/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-spring-pattern-alleviates-drought-concerns-for-most/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958122797/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-spring-pattern-alleviates-drought-concerns-for-most/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:41:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312858 A meteorologist with Aura Commodities says the rainy spring and early summer have alleviated drought concerns for much of the Corn Belt. However, Xander Lowry tells Brownfield some areas haven’t fully recovered. “The theme we’ll see as we work throughout the rest of the summer is maybe some of those northern states, northern portions of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958122797/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-spring-pattern-alleviates-drought-concerns-for-most/feed/ 0A meteorologist with Aura Commodities says the rainy spring and early summer have alleviated drought concerns for much of the Corn Belt. However, Xander Lowry tells Brownfield some areas haven’t fully recovered. “The theme we’ll see as we work throughout the rest of the summer is maybe some of those northern states, northern portions of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/kansas-wheat-harvest-reveals-significant-yield-variability/ Kansas wheat harvest reveals significant yield variability https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958122209/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Kansas-wheat-harvest-reveals-significant-yield-variability/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958122209/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Kansas-wheat-harvest-reveals-significant-yield-variability/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:23:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312855 The CEO of Kansas Wheat says on-going drought and freeze damage have significantly impacted this year’s crop.    Justin Gilpin says harvest is slightly ahead of schedule and, so far, the crop is highly variable. “You’re hearing yields in some counties at 10 to 15 bushels per acre and then within 20 or 30 miles […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958122209/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Kansas-wheat-harvest-reveals-significant-yield-variability/feed/ 0The CEO of Kansas Wheat says on-going drought and freeze damage have significantly impacted this year’s crop.    Justin Gilpin says harvest is slightly ahead of schedule and, so far, the crop is highly variable. “You’re hearing yields in some counties at 10 to 15 bushels per acre and then within 20 or 30 miles […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/another-round-of-severe-weather-expected-to-significantly-impact-producers-in-the-ecb/ Another round of severe weather expected to significantly impact producers in the ECB https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958121732/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Another-round-of-severe-weather-expected-to-significantly-impact-producers-in-the-ECB/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958121732/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Another-round-of-severe-weather-expected-to-significantly-impact-producers-in-the-ECB/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:13:10 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312852 A climatologist at the Midwestern Regional Climate Center says another round of severe weather is expected to impact producers across parts of the Eastern Corn Belt. Jacob Dolinger says models are currently predicting multiple threats.  “Tornadoes are expected across Eastern Illinois and Western Indiana,” he says. “There’s also the potential for straight line damaging winds […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958121732/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Another-round-of-severe-weather-expected-to-significantly-impact-producers-in-the-ECB/feed/ 0A climatologist at the Midwestern Regional Climate Center says another round of severe weather is expected to impact producers across parts of the Eastern Corn Belt. Jacob Dolinger says models are currently predicting multiple threats.  “Tornadoes are expected across Eastern Illinois and Western Indiana,” he says. “There’s also the potential for straight line damaging winds […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-usda-technology-could-streamline-acreage-reporting/ New USDA technology could streamline acreage reporting https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958121708/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-USDA-technology-could-streamline-acreage-reporting/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958121708/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-USDA-technology-could-streamline-acreage-reporting/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:05:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312836 The USDA is rolling out a pilot program designed to modernize acreage reporting and improve its efficiency for ag producers. Undersecretary Richard Fordyce says counties in 11 states are using the technology to report data ahead of the July 15th deadline. “When you come in to do your acreage report, we’ll have that geo-special map […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958121708/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-USDA-technology-could-streamline-acreage-reporting/feed/ 0The USDA is rolling out a pilot program designed to modernize acreage reporting and improve its efficiency for ag producers. Undersecretary Richard Fordyce says counties in 11 states are using the technology to report data ahead of the July 15th deadline. “When you come in to do your acreage report, we’ll have that geo-special map […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/will-the-farm-economy-recover-anytime-soon/ Will the farm economy recover anytime soon? https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958119728/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Will-the-farm-economy-recover-anytime-soon/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958119728/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Will-the-farm-economy-recover-anytime-soon/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=312697 An ag economist says he doesn’t expect any improvements to the ag economy in the near term. In this episode of Managing for Profit, David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights explains how tariff reductions and inflation plays into economic recovery.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958119728/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Will-the-farm-economy-recover-anytime-soon/feed/ 0An ag economist says he doesn’t expect any improvements to the ag economy in the near term. In this episode of Managing for Profit, David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights explains how tariff reductions and inflation plays into economic recovery.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/indiana-farmer-highlights-soy-checkoffs-role-in-adding-value-per-acre/ Indiana farmer highlights Soy Checkoff’s role in adding value per acre https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958116128/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-farmer-highlights-Soy-Checkoffs-role-in-adding-value-per-acre/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958116128/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-farmer-highlights-Soy-Checkoffs-role-in-adding-value-per-acre/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:59:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312848 The Soybean Checkoff is helping add value to farming operations. United Soybean Board treasurer Don Wyss, who farms in Indiana, says he’s always looking to bring additional revenue to every acre. “So items like high-oleic soybeans, such a positive story to tell out there in the countryside right now with premiums being offered between $.75 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958116128/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-farmer-highlights-Soy-Checkoffs-role-in-adding-value-per-acre/feed/ 0The Soybean Checkoff is helping add value to farming operations. United Soybean Board treasurer Don Wyss, who farms in Indiana, says he’s always looking to bring additional revenue to every acre. “So items like high-oleic soybeans, such a positive story to tell out there in the countryside right now with premiums being offered between $.75 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/biofuels-sector-confident-in-meeting-higher-blending-requirements/ Biofuels sector confident in meeting higher blending requirements https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958100774/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Biofuels-sector-confident-in-meeting-higher-blending-requirements/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958100774/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Biofuels-sector-confident-in-meeting-higher-blending-requirements/#respond Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:57:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312844 The vice president of federal affairs with Clean Fuels Alliance America says the EPA’s higher biomass-based diesel volumes, finalized in March, are already creating a turnaround for the biofuels sector. Kurt Kovarik tells Brownfield “We were at 50 percent of capacity for much of 2025, we’re already above 70 percent of capacity just a few […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958100774/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Biofuels-sector-confident-in-meeting-higher-blending-requirements/feed/ 0The vice president of federal affairs with Clean Fuels Alliance America says the EPA’s higher biomass-based diesel volumes, finalized in March, are already creating a turnaround for the biofuels sector. Kurt Kovarik tells Brownfield “We were at 50 percent of capacity for much of 2025, we’re already above 70 percent of capacity just a few […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cme-cash-dairy-prices-lower-13/ CME cash dairy prices lower https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958100738/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-cash-dairy-prices-lower/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958100738/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-cash-dairy-prices-lower/#respond Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:56:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312846 Cash dairy prices moved lower on Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, pressured by declining global markets. Dry whey unchanged at $0.6875. Blocks down $0.0050 at $1.47. One sale was made at that price. Barrels unchanged at $1.42. Butter down $0.0250 at $1.60. Nonfat dry milk down $0.0750 at $1.67. Eight sales were made from […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958100738/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-cash-dairy-prices-lower/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices moved lower on Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, pressured by declining global markets. Dry whey unchanged at $0.6875. Blocks down $0.0050 at $1.47. One sale was made at that price. Barrels unchanged at $1.42. Butter down $0.0250 at $1.60. Nonfat dry milk down $0.0750 at $1.67. Eight sales were made from […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-supported-by-sharply-higher-boxed-beef-2/ Cattle futures supported by sharply higher boxed beef https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958100741/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-supported-by-sharply-higher-boxed-beef/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958100741/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-supported-by-sharply-higher-boxed-beef/#respond Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:55:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312838 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher on tight-ready supplies and the sharply higher boxed beef.  The trade is also waiting for direct business to develop and this week’s Cattle on Feed report. August live cattle closed $5.95 higher at $249.20 and October live cattle closed $5.20 higher at $242. August […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958100741/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-supported-by-sharply-higher-boxed-beef/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher on tight-ready supplies and the sharply higher boxed beef.  The trade is also waiting for direct business to develop and this week’s Cattle on Feed report. August live cattle closed $5.95 higher at $249.20 and October live cattle closed $5.20 higher at $242. August […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/snodgrass-el-nino-soil-moisture-top-weather-concerns-this-month/ Snodgrass: El Nino, soil moisture top weather concerns this month https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958100549/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Snodgrass-El-Nino-soil-moisture-top-weather-concerns-this-month/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958100549/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Snodgrass-El-Nino-soil-moisture-top-weather-concerns-this-month/#respond Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:48:16 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312843 An atmospheric scientist says he’s keeping a close on several weather issues the rest of the month. Eric Snodgrass says the switch to El Nino is at the top of the list. “A lot of talk about El Nino and its strength,” he said. “It’s a much, much bigger factor come fall, winter, and spring. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958100549/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Snodgrass-El-Nino-soil-moisture-top-weather-concerns-this-month/feed/ 0An atmospheric scientist says he’s keeping a close on several weather issues the rest of the month. Eric Snodgrass says the switch to El Nino is at the top of the list. “A lot of talk about El Nino and its strength,” he said. “It’s a much, much bigger factor come fall, winter, and spring. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/biofuels-report-highlights-growth-in-demand-benefits-for-ag-economy/ Biofuels report highlights growth in demand benefits for ag economy https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958100552/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Biofuels-report-highlights-growth-in-demand-benefits-for-ag-economy/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958100552/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Biofuels-report-highlights-growth-in-demand-benefits-for-ag-economy/#respond Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:44:36 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312837 A new report conducted by S&P Global Energy explores how expanded biofuel production could help lift a struggling farm economy. U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action CEO Kevin Burkum says, “Agriculture is at a crossroads.” “There are some people who think where we are now is just before, it’s very similar to what happened in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958100552/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Biofuels-report-highlights-growth-in-demand-benefits-for-ag-economy/feed/ 0A new report conducted by S&P Global Energy explores how expanded biofuel production could help lift a struggling farm economy. U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action CEO Kevin Burkum says, “Agriculture is at a crossroads.” “There are some people who think where we are now is just before, it’s very similar to what happened in […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cattle-farmer-rebuilding-after-tornadoes-hit-southwest-iowa/ Cattle farmer rebuilding after tornadoes hit southwest Iowa https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958100555/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-farmer-rebuilding-after-tornadoes-hit-southwest-Iowa/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958100555/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-farmer-rebuilding-after-tornadoes-hit-southwest-Iowa/#respond Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:42:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312840 A southwest Iowa cattle farmer says his family is still picking up the pieces after a devastating storm system hit his area on June 11th. “Nobody was hurt,” said Tom Shipley of Nodaway. “We’ve got a place to stay and it’s just going to be a long time cleaning up.” Shipley tells Brownfield his family […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958100555/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-farmer-rebuilding-after-tornadoes-hit-southwest-Iowa/feed/ 0A southwest Iowa cattle farmer says his family is still picking up the pieces after a devastating storm system hit his area on June 11th. “Nobody was hurt,” said Tom Shipley of Nodaway. “We’ve got a place to stay and it’s just going to be a long time cleaning up.” Shipley tells Brownfield his family […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rep-hinson-says-usmca-renewal-key-as-review-approaches/ Rep. Hinson says USMCA renewal key as review approaches https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958100324/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rep-Hinson-says-USMCA-renewal-key-as-review-approaches/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958100324/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rep-Hinson-says-USMCA-renewal-key-as-review-approaches/#respond Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:32:45 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312839 U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says renewing USMCA is critical to ensuring fair trade for farmers. “I’ve talked with a lot of these farmers myself and what they continue to tell me is that they need free and fair market access,” she said. “I know Canada and Mexico are two of our largest trading partners. I […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958100324/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rep-Hinson-says-USMCA-renewal-key-as-review-approaches/feed/ 0U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says renewing USMCA is critical to ensuring fair trade for farmers. “I’ve talked with a lot of these farmers myself and what they continue to tell me is that they need free and fair market access,” she said. “I know Canada and Mexico are two of our largest trading partners. I […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-higher-on-demand-optimism/ Soybeans higher on demand optimism https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958100171/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-higher-on-demand-optimism/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958100171/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-higher-on-demand-optimism/#respond Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:30:05 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312822 Soybeans shrugged off pressure from the drop in soybean oil and crude to finish the day higher.  The market remains optimistic that China will begin purchasing soybeans, but there hasn’t been any official reports of sales.  The recent decline in prices in the US has reduced Brazil’s price advantage on the global market, and US […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958100171/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-higher-on-demand-optimism/feed/ 0Soybeans shrugged off pressure from the drop in soybean oil and crude to finish the day higher.  The market remains optimistic that China will begin purchasing soybeans, but there hasn’t been any official reports of sales.  The recent decline in prices in the US has reduced Brazil’s price advantage on the global market, and US […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-june-16-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 16, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958100102/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-June/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958100102/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-June/#respond Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:27:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312819 Jul. corn $4.13 and 3/4, up 1 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.30, up 10 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal $304.80, up $2.80Jul. soybean oil 72.92, down 145 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.96, up 6 and 1/4 centsAug. live cattle $249.20, up $5.95Aug. feeder cattle $366.87, up $5.32Jul. lean hogs $94.80, down $1.77Jul. Class III milk closed […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958100102/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-June/feed/ 0Jul. corn $4.13 and 3/4, up 1 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.30, up 10 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal $304.80, up $2.80Jul. soybean oil 72.92, down 145 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.96, up 6 and 1/4 centsAug. live cattle $249.20, up $5.95Aug. feeder cattle $366.87, up $5.32Jul. lean hogs $94.80, down $1.77Jul. Class III milk closed […]

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