Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:09:03 +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/economist-expanding-e15-could-help-ease-pressure-on-diesel-prices/ Economist: expanding E15 could help ease pressure on diesel prices https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969652643/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-expanding-E-could-help-ease-pressure-on-diesel-prices/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969652643/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-expanding-E-could-help-ease-pressure-on-diesel-prices/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:05:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317435 Ag Economist Scott Irwin at the University of Illinois says expanding E15 consumption in the United States could indirectly help ease some of the pressure on diesel prices. “To close the gap between the Renewable Fuel Standard mandate for ethanol and what we call the E10 blend wall,” he says. “Currently, that’s a gap of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969652643/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-expanding-E-could-help-ease-pressure-on-diesel-prices/feed/ 0Ag Economist Scott Irwin at the University of Illinois says expanding E15 consumption in the United States could indirectly help ease some of the pressure on diesel prices. “To close the gap between the Renewable Fuel Standard mandate for ethanol and what we call the E10 blend wall,” he says. “Currently, that’s a gap of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-corn-wheat-drift-lower-before-trade-meeting/ Soybeans, corn, wheat drift lower before trade meeting https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969648905/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-wheat-drift-lower-before-trade-meeting/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969648905/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-wheat-drift-lower-before-trade-meeting/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:41:59 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317394 Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The trade’s waiting for Thursday’s face-to-face meeting with China. President Trump and President Xi are set to talk trade and there’s been some chatter that could include a reduction or elimination of tariffs. China did reportedly buy canola from Australia for the first time in several years […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969648905/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-wheat-drift-lower-before-trade-meeting/feed/ 0Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The trade’s waiting for Thursday’s face-to-face meeting with China. President Trump and President Xi are set to talk trade and there’s been some chatter that could include a reduction or elimination of tariffs. China did reportedly buy canola from Australia for the first time in several years […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/hog-futures-mostly-lower-ahead-of-quarterly-report/ Hog futures mostly lower ahead of Quarterly Report https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969646958/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hog-futures-mostly-lower-ahead-of-Quarterly-Report/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969646958/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hog-futures-mostly-lower-ahead-of-Quarterly-Report/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:36:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317423 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up ahead of direct business.  Feeders had additional support from the lower move in corn. October live cattle closed $2.15 higher at $220.92 and December live cattle closed $2.90 higher at $222.35.  October feeder cattle closed $5.30 higher at $333.32 and November feeder cattle closed […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969646958/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hog-futures-mostly-lower-ahead-of-Quarterly-Report/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up ahead of direct business.  Feeders had additional support from the lower move in corn. October live cattle closed $2.15 higher at $220.92 and December live cattle closed $2.90 higher at $222.35.  October feeder cattle closed $5.30 higher at $333.32 and November feeder cattle closed […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/central-illinois-corn-farmer-sees-benefit-to-boosting-meat-exports/ Central Illinois corn farmer sees benefit to boosting meat exports https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969645956/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Central-Illinois-corn-farmer-sees-benefit-to-boosting-meat-exports/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969645956/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Central-Illinois-corn-farmer-sees-benefit-to-boosting-meat-exports/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:27:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317429 A central Illinois farmer says checkoff investments into expanding meat exports are paying off. John Klemm, who raises corn, soybeans, and cattle in DeWitt County and serves as a director on the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, says a recent mission trip to Japan with the U.S. Meat Export Federation was eye-opening. “I was in Tokyo.”  […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969645956/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Central-Illinois-corn-farmer-sees-benefit-to-boosting-meat-exports/feed/ 0A central Illinois farmer says checkoff investments into expanding meat exports are paying off. John Klemm, who raises corn, soybeans, and cattle in DeWitt County and serves as a director on the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, says a recent mission trip to Japan with the U.S. Meat Export Federation was eye-opening. “I was in Tokyo.”  […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/disco-cow-named-winner-of-2026-midwest-dairy-accelerator/ Disco Cow named winner of 2026 Midwest Dairy Accelerator https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969644378/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Disco-Cow-named-winner-of-Midwest-Dairy-Accelerator/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969644378/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Disco-Cow-named-winner-of-Midwest-Dairy-Accelerator/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:16:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317421 The founder of Illinois-based Disco Cow says more consumers will soon have better access to their innovative whipped cottage cheese products thanks to Midwest Dairy’s Accelerator program. Kate Colehour says being crowned the grand prize winner of the 10-week, $20,000 competition is life-changing. “Right now, I still make Disco Cow myself and distribute it in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969644378/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Disco-Cow-named-winner-of-Midwest-Dairy-Accelerator/feed/ 0The founder of Illinois-based Disco Cow says more consumers will soon have better access to their innovative whipped cottage cheese products thanks to Midwest Dairy’s Accelerator program. Kate Colehour says being crowned the grand prize winner of the 10-week, $20,000 competition is life-changing. “Right now, I still make Disco Cow myself and distribute it in […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-house-considers-year-round-e15-sales/ Michigan House considers year-round E15 sales https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969644381/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-House-considers-yearround-E-sales/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969644381/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-House-considers-yearround-E-sales/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:15:55 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317422 A bill to allow sales of E15 year-round has been taken up by the Michigan legislature. During a recent committee meeting, Matt Smego with the Michigan Corn Growers Association told Michigan House members this harvest is the fourth in a row corn growers will lose money. “The reality is our producers are going to keep […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969644381/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-House-considers-yearround-E-sales/feed/ 0A bill to allow sales of E15 year-round has been taken up by the Michigan legislature. During a recent committee meeting, Matt Smego with the Michigan Corn Growers Association told Michigan House members this harvest is the fourth in a row corn growers will lose money. “The reality is our producers are going to keep […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/questions-remain-over-chinas-17-billion-u-s-ag-purchase-commitment/ Questions remain over China’s $17 billion U.S. ag purchase commitment https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969644384/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Questions-remain-over-China%e2%80%99s-billion-US-ag-purchase-commitment/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969644384/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Questions-remain-over-China%e2%80%99s-billion-US-ag-purchase-commitment/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:14:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317424 Questions remain about China’s ag purchase commitments as the U.S. and China meet tomorrow. “You never know in these high level discussions what you’ll walk out with.” says Justin Benavidez, the chief economist at the USDA. Benavidez says China has been making progress on its 25 million metric ton soybean commitment, but what’s happening with […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969644384/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Questions-remain-over-China%e2%80%99s-billion-US-ag-purchase-commitment/feed/ 0Questions remain about China’s ag purchase commitments as the U.S. and China meet tomorrow. “You never know in these high level discussions what you’ll walk out with.” says Justin Benavidez, the chief economist at the USDA. Benavidez says China has been making progress on its 25 million metric ton soybean commitment, but what’s happening with […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-september-23-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 23, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969643316/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-September/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969643316/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-September/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:09:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317393 Dec. corn $5.29, down 7 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $13.18, down 7 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $370.30, up $1.40Oct. soybean oil 67.25, down 12 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $7.08 and 1/2, down 8 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle $220.92, up $2.15Oct. feeder cattle $333.32, up $5.30Oct. lean hogs $79.87, up 60 centsOct. Class III milk […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969643316/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-September/feed/ 0Dec. corn $5.29, down 7 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $13.18, down 7 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $370.30, up $1.40Oct. soybean oil 67.25, down 12 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $7.08 and 1/2, down 8 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle $220.92, up $2.15Oct. feeder cattle $333.32, up $5.30Oct. lean hogs $79.87, up 60 centsOct. Class III milk […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/broiler-sets-up-week-to-week-as-placements-dip/ Broiler sets up week-to-week as placements dip https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969640871/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Broiler-sets-up-weektoweek-as-placements-dip/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969640871/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Broiler-sets-up-weektoweek-as-placements-dip/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:54:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317395 Broiler numbers were mixed on the week, still pointing to a year-over-year rise in production. The USDA says 247.786 million broiler-type eggs went into incubation, an increase of 2.564 million on the week as temperatures in some areas eased, supporting laying efficiency, and up 2% on the year thanks to the larger overall number of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969640871/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Broiler-sets-up-weektoweek-as-placements-dip/feed/ 0Broiler numbers were mixed on the week, still pointing to a year-over-year rise in production. The USDA says 247.786 million broiler-type eggs went into incubation, an increase of 2.564 million on the week as temperatures in some areas eased, supporting laying efficiency, and up 2% on the year thanks to the larger overall number of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/third-leaf-farm-says-momentum-for-regenerative-ag-solutions-is-at-a-tipping-point/ Third Leaf Farm says momentum for regenerative ag solutions is at a tipping point https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969632504/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Third-Leaf-Farm-says-momentum-for-regenerative-ag-solutions-is-at-a-tipping-point/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969632504/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Third-Leaf-Farm-says-momentum-for-regenerative-ag-solutions-is-at-a-tipping-point/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:59:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317418 A regenerative organic-certified apple grower says on-farm data is helping guide how he transitions management practices. Kyle Rasch tells Brownfield Third Leaf Farm became one of the first farms in Michigan to earn the certification about two years ago. “Organic says, don’t put anything that’s synthetic, don’t do X, Y, or Z, and regenerative is […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969632504/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Third-Leaf-Farm-says-momentum-for-regenerative-ag-solutions-is-at-a-tipping-point/feed/ 0A regenerative organic-certified apple grower says on-farm data is helping guide how he transitions management practices. Kyle Rasch tells Brownfield Third Leaf Farm became one of the first farms in Michigan to earn the certification about two years ago. “Organic says, don’t put anything that’s synthetic, don’t do X, Y, or Z, and regenerative is […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/august-milk-supply-increases-slightly-as-production-dips/ August milk supply increases slightly as production dips https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969629696/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~August-milk-supply-increases-slightly-as-production-dips/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969629696/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~August-milk-supply-increases-slightly-as-production-dips/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:40:11 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317417 Growing dairy herds in Kansas and South Dakota are helping to lift U.S. milk production despite reduced cow output. Milk production in the U.S. increased 1.7 percent in August, with production totaling 19.9 billion pounds. Per-cow production dropped a pound from the year before. USDA says farmers increased the dairy herd size by 167,000 head […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969629696/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~August-milk-supply-increases-slightly-as-production-dips/feed/ 0Growing dairy herds in Kansas and South Dakota are helping to lift U.S. milk production despite reduced cow output. Milk production in the U.S. increased 1.7 percent in August, with production totaling 19.9 billion pounds. Per-cow production dropped a pound from the year before. USDA says farmers increased the dairy herd size by 167,000 head […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/kansas-farmers-expect-little-change-in-wheat-acres/ Kansas farmers expect little change in wheat acres https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969628262/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Kansas-farmers-expect-little-change-in-wheat-acres/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969628262/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Kansas-farmers-expect-little-change-in-wheat-acres/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:31:53 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317416 A pair of Kansas farmers says higher wheat futures are improving the outlook for the crop. But, Gary Millershaski says, he likely won’t plant any additional acres due to persistent dryness across the region. “If it’s fallow and it’s lined up to get planted to wheat, it’s going to get planted as wheat. If there’s […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969628262/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Kansas-farmers-expect-little-change-in-wheat-acres/feed/ 0A pair of Kansas farmers says higher wheat futures are improving the outlook for the crop. But, Gary Millershaski says, he likely won’t plant any additional acres due to persistent dryness across the region. “If it’s fallow and it’s lined up to get planted to wheat, it’s going to get planted as wheat. If there’s […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/k-state-economist-sees-diesel-prices-reaching-7-next-year/ K-State economist sees diesel prices reaching $7 next year https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969624251/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~KState-economist-sees-diesel-prices-reaching-next-year/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969624251/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~KState-economist-sees-diesel-prices-reaching-next-year/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:12:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317414 A Kansas State University ag economist projects diesel prices could hit $7 in 2027.   “Farmers are in a really, really bad situation here.” Gregg Ibendahl says if global production and refinery issues were solved today, it would take an additional 12 months for major price improvement, and farmers are limited in their options. “It’s […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969624251/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~KState-economist-sees-diesel-prices-reaching-next-year/feed/ 0A Kansas State University ag economist projects diesel prices could hit $7 in 2027.   “Farmers are in a really, really bad situation here.” Gregg Ibendahl says if global production and refinery issues were solved today, it would take an additional 12 months for major price improvement, and farmers are limited in their options. “It’s […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ethanol-production-stocks-fall-to-multi-week-lows/ Ethanol production, stocks fall to multi-week lows https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969619967/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-production-stocks-fall-to-multiweek-lows/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969619967/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-production-stocks-fall-to-multiweek-lows/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:42:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317413 Seasonal maintenance impacted ethanol production last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.028 million barrels per day, down 71,000 on the week and the lowest in more than four months as the industry awaits newly harvested corn, but still up 4,000 on the year due to demand expectations and increased capacity. The […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969619967/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-production-stocks-fall-to-multiweek-lows/feed/ 0Seasonal maintenance impacted ethanol production last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.028 million barrels per day, down 71,000 on the week and the lowest in more than four months as the industry awaits newly harvested corn, but still up 4,000 on the year due to demand expectations and increased capacity. The […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cme-cash-dairy-prices-mixed-63/ CME cash dairy prices mixed https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969618659/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-cash-dairy-prices-mixed/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969618659/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-cash-dairy-prices-mixed/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:36:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317412 Cash dairy prices were mixed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Wednesday, with a strong selloff for butter. Dry whey up $0.01 at $0.7975. Two sales were made at $0.79 and $0.7975. Blocks down $0.0075 at $1.3575. Seven sales were made from $1.3550 to $1.3650. Barrels unchanged at $1.4525. Butter up $0.0250 at $1.3650. Thirty-three […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969618659/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-cash-dairy-prices-mixed/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mixed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Wednesday, with a strong selloff for butter. Dry whey up $0.01 at $0.7975. Two sales were made at $0.79 and $0.7975. Blocks down $0.0075 at $1.3575. Seven sales were made from $1.3550 to $1.3650. Barrels unchanged at $1.4525. Butter up $0.0250 at $1.3650. Thirty-three […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/sheep-under-solar-panels-how-one-northern-minnesota-farm-fits-into-the-green-energy-push/ Sheep under solar panels: how one northern Minnesota farm fits into the green energy push https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969615944/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sheep-under-solar-panels-how-one-northern-Minnesota-farm-fits-into-the-green-energy-push/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969615944/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sheep-under-solar-panels-how-one-northern-Minnesota-farm-fits-into-the-green-energy-push/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:24:49 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317410 A livestock producer in northern Minnesota plans to incorporate solar grazing into the operation. Ellie Trout is a fourth-generation farmer on her family’s diversified cow-calf and sheep farm in Itasca County and says the goal is to promote green energy while keeping agricultural land in production. “Running sheep underneath solar panels. As our state pushes […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969615944/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sheep-under-solar-panels-how-one-northern-Minnesota-farm-fits-into-the-green-energy-push/feed/ 0A livestock producer in northern Minnesota plans to incorporate solar grazing into the operation. Ellie Trout is a fourth-generation farmer on her family’s diversified cow-calf and sheep farm in Itasca County and says the goal is to promote green energy while keeping agricultural land in production. “Running sheep underneath solar panels. As our state pushes […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/moore-im-bullish-on-cattle-prices/ Moore: I’m bullish on cattle prices https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969615893/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Moore-Im-bullish-on-cattle-prices/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969615893/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Moore-Im-bullish-on-cattle-prices/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:17:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317411 The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says he’s still bullish on the cattle market. Jackie Moore with Joplin Regional Stockyards in Missouri says, “Because of sheer numbers, if they let supply and demand run the market, we’re fine.” But, he says, it doesn’t mean the industry will see widespread […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969615893/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Moore-Im-bullish-on-cattle-prices/feed/ 0The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says he’s still bullish on the cattle market. Jackie Moore with Joplin Regional Stockyards in Missouri says, “Because of sheer numbers, if they let supply and demand run the market, we’re fine.” But, he says, it doesn’t mean the industry will see widespread […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2861/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969611924/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969611924/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:56:21 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317409 Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet.  Bids and asking prices haven’t surfaced.  Showlists this week are mixed across all feeding areas.  Look for significant trade volume to hold out until sometime Thursday or Friday.  Boxed beef was lower and sharply lower with light demand for moderate offerings.  Choice was $.39 lower at $378.50 and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969611924/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet.  Bids and asking prices haven’t surfaced.  Showlists this week are mixed across all feeding areas.  Look for significant trade volume to hold out until sometime Thursday or Friday.  Boxed beef was lower and sharply lower with light demand for moderate offerings.  Choice was $.39 lower at $378.50 and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/south-dakota-farmer-considers-locking-in-fuel-as-diesel-costs-rise/ South Dakota farmer considers locking in fuel as diesel costs rise https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969610427/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-farmer-considers-locking-in-fuel-as-diesel-costs-rise/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969610427/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-farmer-considers-locking-in-fuel-as-diesel-costs-rise/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:48:53 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317408 A farmer in south-central South Dakota says he’s been contemplating locking-in diesel needs through the end of the year through the local co-op. “It’s less risk to buy now, in the short-term, then it is to wait it out,” says Bryan Jorgensen. He tells Brownfield he’s expecting diesel costs to rise another $1 or $2 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969610427/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-farmer-considers-locking-in-fuel-as-diesel-costs-rise/feed/ 0A farmer in south-central South Dakota says he’s been contemplating locking-in diesel needs through the end of the year through the local co-op. “It’s less risk to buy now, in the short-term, then it is to wait it out,” says Bryan Jorgensen. He tells Brownfield he’s expecting diesel costs to rise another $1 or $2 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-corn-seeks-federal-action-on-high-diesel-prices/ Iowa Corn seeks federal action on high diesel prices https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969609440/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-Corn-seeks-federal-action-on-high-diesel-prices/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969609440/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-Corn-seeks-federal-action-on-high-diesel-prices/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:43:44 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317406 The Iowa Corn Growers Association is seeking congressional intervention to help reduce diesel fuel prices as farmers begin harvest. In a letter to Iowa’s congressional delegation, Iowa Corn said the historically high price of fuel is accelerating economic and mental stress for producers. Steve Kuiper, Iowa Corn President and a farmer from Knoxville, tells Brownfield […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969609440/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-Corn-seeks-federal-action-on-high-diesel-prices/feed/ 0The Iowa Corn Growers Association is seeking congressional intervention to help reduce diesel fuel prices as farmers begin harvest. In a letter to Iowa’s congressional delegation, Iowa Corn said the historically high price of fuel is accelerating economic and mental stress for producers. Steve Kuiper, Iowa Corn President and a farmer from Knoxville, tells Brownfield […]

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