Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:34:31 +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/minnesota-veterinarian-says-animal-travel-poses-greatest-screwworm-risk-to-northern-states/ Minnesota veterinarian says animal travel poses greatest screwworm risk to northern states https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958064486/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-veterinarian-says-animal-travel-poses-greatest-screwworm-risk-to-northern-states/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958064486/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-veterinarian-says-animal-travel-poses-greatest-screwworm-risk-to-northern-states/#respond Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:34:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312738 An extension livestock veterinarian encourages producers in the Upper Midwest to have a level-headed response to New World screwworm. Dr. Angie Varnum with the University of Minnesota calls detections of the parasitic pest an important issue for the country. “But it’s not something that’s currently urgent for Minnesota beef, dairy, small ruminant, swine, or equine […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958064486/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-veterinarian-says-animal-travel-poses-greatest-screwworm-risk-to-northern-states/feed/ 0An extension livestock veterinarian encourages producers in the Upper Midwest to have a level-headed response to New World screwworm. Dr. Angie Varnum with the University of Minnesota calls detections of the parasitic pest an important issue for the country. “But it’s not something that’s currently urgent for Minnesota beef, dairy, small ruminant, swine, or equine […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ag-appraiser-borrowing-costs-remain-biggest-obstacle-to-building-projects/ Ag appraiser: borrowing costs remain biggest obstacle to building projects https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958064048/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-appraiser-borrowing-costs-remain-biggest-obstacle-to-building-projects/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958064048/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-appraiser-borrowing-costs-remain-biggest-obstacle-to-building-projects/#respond Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:19:40 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312737 An ag real estate expert suggests high interest rates are more of a deterrent for new building projects than increasing material costs. Jeremy Fluegge with Compeer Financial tells Brownfield the conflict in the Middle East is one of the reasons the price for parts has gone up. “I think that despite the higher costs of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958064048/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-appraiser-borrowing-costs-remain-biggest-obstacle-to-building-projects/feed/ 0An ag real estate expert suggests high interest rates are more of a deterrent for new building projects than increasing material costs. Jeremy Fluegge with Compeer Financial tells Brownfield the conflict in the Middle East is one of the reasons the price for parts has gone up. “I think that despite the higher costs of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/climbing-organic-grain-markets-sparking-farmer-interest/ Climbing organic grain markets sparking farmer interest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958062965/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Climbing-organic-grain-markets-sparking-farmer-interest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958062965/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Climbing-organic-grain-markets-sparking-farmer-interest/#respond Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:35:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312735 A senior merchandiser with central Illinois-based Clarkson Grain says the organic grain markets have steadily climbed in recent months. In a recent FarmDoc webinar, Kelsey Graber says lackluster 2025 yields domestically and abroad have sent prices considerably higher. “When we started this crop year in harvest of 2025, organic yellow feed corn was somewhere between […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958062965/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Climbing-organic-grain-markets-sparking-farmer-interest/feed/ 0A senior merchandiser with central Illinois-based Clarkson Grain says the organic grain markets have steadily climbed in recent months. In a recent FarmDoc webinar, Kelsey Graber says lackluster 2025 yields domestically and abroad have sent prices considerably higher. “When we started this crop year in harvest of 2025, organic yellow feed corn was somewhere between […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/2026/06/mo-soybeans-tour-highlights-pollinator-habitat-benefits/ MO Soybeans Tour Highlights Pollinator Habitat Benefits https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958062365/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MO-Soybeans-Tour-Highlights-Pollinator-Habitat-Benefits/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958062365/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MO-Soybeans-Tour-Highlights-Pollinator-Habitat-Benefits/#respond Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:12:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?p=312732 At the 2026 Pollinator Tour and Workshop in Montgomery City, Brady Lichtenberg with Missouri Soybeans says private landowners were highlighted who have added pollinator habitat to their farms—turning less productive ground into something both environmentally and economically valuable.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958062365/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MO-Soybeans-Tour-Highlights-Pollinator-Habitat-Benefits/feed/ 0At the 2026 Pollinator Tour and Workshop in Montgomery City, Brady Lichtenberg with Missouri Soybeans says private landowners were highlighted who have added pollinator habitat to their farms—turning less productive ground into something both environmentally and economically valuable.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-trade-restrictions-tied-to-screwworm-detection-may-disrupt-cattle-flows-and-affect-multi-state-operations/ New trade restrictions tied to screwworm detection may disrupt cattle flows and affect multi-state operations https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958060610/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-trade-restrictions-tied-to-screwworm-detection-may-disrupt-cattle-flows-and-affect-multistate-operations/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958060610/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-trade-restrictions-tied-to-screwworm-detection-may-disrupt-cattle-flows-and-affect-multistate-operations/#respond Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:18:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312729 Following the confirmation of New World screwworm in the United States, both Canada and Mexico have issued import restrictions on live cattle from the U.S.   University of Tennessee ag economist Charley Martinez says the impacts will vary. “We probably do send more to Mexico than Canada in terms of just how we trade and the product that we’re sending […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958060610/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-trade-restrictions-tied-to-screwworm-detection-may-disrupt-cattle-flows-and-affect-multistate-operations/feed/ 0Following the confirmation of New World screwworm in the United States, both Canada and Mexico have issued import restrictions on live cattle from the U.S.   University of Tennessee ag economist Charley Martinez says the impacts will vary. “We probably do send more to Mexico than Canada in terms of just how we trade and the product that we’re sending […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/nebraska-lawmaker-says-usmca-vital-for-secure-ag-supply-chains/ Nebraska lawmaker says USMCA vital for secure ag supply chains https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958060613/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nebraska-lawmaker-says-USMCA-vital-for-secure-ag-supply-chains/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958060613/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nebraska-lawmaker-says-USMCA-vital-for-secure-ag-supply-chains/#respond Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:16:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312728 A Nebraska Congressman says it’s vital that USCMA continues to provide safe and secure supply chains for producers and consumers. Adrian Smith says the trilateral trade agreement includes a provision – called Rules of Origin – to help prevent ag products from other countries entering the U.S. market like food ingredients and other products. “We […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958060613/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nebraska-lawmaker-says-USMCA-vital-for-secure-ag-supply-chains/feed/ 0A Nebraska Congressman says it’s vital that USCMA continues to provide safe and secure supply chains for producers and consumers. Adrian Smith says the trilateral trade agreement includes a provision – called Rules of Origin – to help prevent ag products from other countries entering the U.S. market like food ingredients and other products. “We […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/el-nino-has-arrived/ El Nino has arrived https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958060088/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~El-Nino-has-arrived/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958060088/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~El-Nino-has-arrived/#respond Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:51:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312725 It’s official.  El Nino has arrived.  Meteorologist Xander Lowry, with Aura Commodities, says the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has declared that the waters in the central Pacific have warmed significantly enough to officially be classified as El Nino. “NOAA being the second major agency in the world to declare it.”  He says, “The […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958060088/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~El-Nino-has-arrived/feed/ 0It’s official.  El Nino has arrived.  Meteorologist Xander Lowry, with Aura Commodities, says the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has declared that the waters in the central Pacific have warmed significantly enough to officially be classified as El Nino. “NOAA being the second major agency in the world to declare it.”  He says, “The […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/food-banks-are-helping-drive-demand-for-michigan-dairy/ Food banks are helping drive demand for Michigan dairy https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958057880/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Food-banks-are-helping-drive-demand-for-Michigan-dairy/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958057880/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Food-banks-are-helping-drive-demand-for-Michigan-dairy/#respond Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:35:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312722 The United Dairy Industry of Michigan says farmers are helping strengthen food security in rural communities across the state. Cortney Freeland, vice president of engagement and outreach, says more than 70 percent of the dairy distributed through Michigan food banks is now being purchased. “They’ve shifted from relying on donations or surplus dairy in the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958057880/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Food-banks-are-helping-drive-demand-for-Michigan-dairy/feed/ 0The United Dairy Industry of Michigan says farmers are helping strengthen food security in rural communities across the state. Cortney Freeland, vice president of engagement and outreach, says more than 70 percent of the dairy distributed through Michigan food banks is now being purchased. “They’ve shifted from relying on donations or surplus dairy in the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-purdue-tool-giving-farmers-a-clearer-picture-on-the-cost-of-production/ New Purdue tool giving farmers a clearer picture on the cost of production https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958057637/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-Purdue-tool-giving-farmers-a-clearer-picture-on-the-cost-of-production/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958057637/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-Purdue-tool-giving-farmers-a-clearer-picture-on-the-cost-of-production/#respond Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:26:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312721 An ag economist says a new tool from Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture could help producers calculate the cost of production. Chad Fiechter says the platform utilizes local data to give farmers a more accurate financial picture. “Just knowing and having some confidence creates better outcomes for producers,” he says. “We wanted to create a starting point that was region […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958057637/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-Purdue-tool-giving-farmers-a-clearer-picture-on-the-cost-of-production/feed/ 0An ag economist says a new tool from Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture could help producers calculate the cost of production. Chad Fiechter says the platform utilizes local data to give farmers a more accurate financial picture. “Just knowing and having some confidence creates better outcomes for producers,” he says. “We wanted to create a starting point that was region […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/brownfield-ag-weather-today-1301/ Brownfield Ag Weather Today https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958056572/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958056572/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/#respond Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=312718 The threat of heavy rain and flash flooding will linger for the remainder of the week along and near the Gulf Coast, except across Florida’s peninsula, with 5-day rainfall reaching 5 to 10 inches or more from southern and coastal Texas into central and southern Alabama. Farther north, scattered showers and thunderstorms will briefly return […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958056572/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/feed/ 0The threat of heavy rain and flash flooding will linger for the remainder of the week along and near the Gulf Coast, except across Florida’s peninsula, with 5-day rainfall reaching 5 to 10 inches or more from southern and coastal Texas into central and southern Alabama. Farther north, scattered showers and thunderstorms will briefly return […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/el-nino-disease-effect/ El Nino disease effect https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958052513/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~El-Nino-disease-effect/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958052513/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~El-Nino-disease-effect/#respond Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:59:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=312716 A crop protection specialist expects this summer’s El Nino to influence crop disease pressure. Tyler Harp with Syngenta says conditions in the southern U.S. are typically wetter than normal, with the northern tier of states warmer than average. If conditions are conducive for disease pressure, he tells Brownfield the best time to apply a fungicide […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958052513/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~El-Nino-disease-effect/feed/ 0A crop protection specialist expects this summer’s El Nino to influence crop disease pressure. Tyler Harp with Syngenta says conditions in the southern U.S. are typically wetter than normal, with the northern tier of states warmer than average. If conditions are conducive for disease pressure, he tells Brownfield the best time to apply a fungicide […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2793/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958062491/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958062491/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:06:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312734 Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet.  Bids and asking prices have yet to surface.  Buyers and sellers have been busy preparing for the week ahead, and significant trade volume isn’t expected until sometime Thursday or Friday.  The bulk of last week’s business took place late in the day Friday.  Southern live deals were at […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958062491/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet.  Bids and asking prices have yet to surface.  Buyers and sellers have been busy preparing for the week ahead, and significant trade volume isn’t expected until sometime Thursday or Friday.  The bulk of last week’s business took place late in the day Friday.  Southern live deals were at […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/doe-updates-45z-greet-model-biofuel-groups-call-it-major-win/ U.S. Department of Energy updates 45Z GREET model, biofuel groups call it ‘major win’ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957993281/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-Department-of-Energy-updates-Z-GREET-model-biofuel-groups-call-it-%e2%80%98major-win%e2%80%99/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957993281/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-Department-of-Energy-updates-Z-GREET-model-biofuel-groups-call-it-%e2%80%98major-win%e2%80%99/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:57:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312713 Biofuel groups are responding positively to the U.S. Department of Energy’s update to the 45ZCF-GREET model, released on Friday. Emily Skor with Growth Energy says she views this as a major win for the ethanol industry. She recently told Brownfield ethanol producers were waiting on the details. “So they have certainty about what exactly they […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957993281/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-Department-of-Energy-updates-Z-GREET-model-biofuel-groups-call-it-%e2%80%98major-win%e2%80%99/feed/ 0Biofuel groups are responding positively to the U.S. Department of Energy’s update to the 45ZCF-GREET model, released on Friday. Emily Skor with Growth Energy says she views this as a major win for the ethanol industry. She recently told Brownfield ethanol producers were waiting on the details. “So they have certainty about what exactly they […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/growing-dairy-production-limits-milk-prices-in-usdas-outlook/ Growing dairy production limits milk prices in USDA’s outlook https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957993008/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Growing-dairy-production-limits-milk-prices-in-USDA%e2%80%99s-outlook/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957993008/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Growing-dairy-production-limits-milk-prices-in-USDA%e2%80%99s-outlook/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:40:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312712 The USDA is projecting increased milk supplies and declining cheese prices to overhang the market this year and next. In its latest supply and demand report, the department says increased milk production per cow and larger cow inventories are expected to raise overall production for 2026 and 2027. Exports are projected to increase through 2027, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957993008/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Growing-dairy-production-limits-milk-prices-in-USDA%e2%80%99s-outlook/feed/ 0The USDA is projecting increased milk supplies and declining cheese prices to overhang the market this year and next. In its latest supply and demand report, the department says increased milk production per cow and larger cow inventories are expected to raise overall production for 2026 and 2027. Exports are projected to increase through 2027, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rootless-corn-plaguing-some-farmers/ Rootless corn plaguing some farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992774/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rootless-corn-plaguing-some-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992774/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rootless-corn-plaguing-some-farmers/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:36:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312705 An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says rootless corn syndrome has been an issue for many farmers this spring. Robby Meeker, who covers the eastern half of Illinois and all of Indiana, says high temperatures in June took a toll in some areas. “This hot, this dry and experienced the wind that we’ve had, we […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992774/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rootless-corn-plaguing-some-farmers/feed/ 0An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says rootless corn syndrome has been an issue for many farmers this spring. Robby Meeker, who covers the eastern half of Illinois and all of Indiana, says high temperatures in June took a toll in some areas. “This hot, this dry and experienced the wind that we’ve had, we […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/el-nino-could-increase-crop-disease-pressure-this-summer-expert-warns/ El Nino could increase crop disease pressure this summer, expert warns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992777/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~El-Nino-could-increase-crop-disease-pressure-this-summer-expert-warns/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992777/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~El-Nino-could-increase-crop-disease-pressure-this-summer-expert-warns/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:33:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312707 A crop protection specialist expects this summer’s El Nino to influence crop disease pressure. Tyler Harp with Syngenta says conditions in the southern U.S. are typically wetter than normal, with the northern tier of states warmer than average. “We transitioned into El Nino from La Nina, probably one of the quickest on record. And so […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992777/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~El-Nino-could-increase-crop-disease-pressure-this-summer-expert-warns/feed/ 0A crop protection specialist expects this summer’s El Nino to influence crop disease pressure. Tyler Harp with Syngenta says conditions in the southern U.S. are typically wetter than normal, with the northern tier of states warmer than average. “We transitioned into El Nino from La Nina, probably one of the quickest on record. And so […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/corn-finishes-friday-steady-to-firm-as-soybeans-wheat-weaken/ Corn finishes Friday steady to firm as soybeans, wheat weaken https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992780/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-finishes-Friday-steady-to-firm-as-soybeans-wheat-weaken/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992780/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-finishes-Friday-steady-to-firm-as-soybeans-wheat-weaken/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:32:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312663 Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, adding to the week-to-week decline. Development conditions continue to look favorable in much of the region. The trade’s also watching late harvest activity in Argentina, which is about 95% complete, while waiting for signs of new demand from China. This past week’s export sales report showed no […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992780/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-finishes-Friday-steady-to-firm-as-soybeans-wheat-weaken/feed/ 0Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, adding to the week-to-week decline. Development conditions continue to look favorable in much of the region. The trade’s also watching late harvest activity in Argentina, which is about 95% complete, while waiting for signs of new demand from China. This past week’s export sales report showed no […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/high-beef-prices-changing-consumer-buying-habits/ High beef prices changing consumer buying habits https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992783/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-beef-prices-changing-consumer-buying-habits/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992783/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-beef-prices-changing-consumer-buying-habits/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:31:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312708 A member of Certified Angus Beef says high beef prices are causing consumers to shift their purchasing habits. Tracey Erickson, senior executive vice president, says demand for ground beef is at an all-time high because of its price and “A burger isn’t just a burger anymore. You have so many options to have a casual […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992783/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-beef-prices-changing-consumer-buying-habits/feed/ 0A member of Certified Angus Beef says high beef prices are causing consumers to shift their purchasing habits. Tracey Erickson, senior executive vice president, says demand for ground beef is at an all-time high because of its price and “A burger isn’t just a burger anymore. You have so many options to have a casual […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-lower-to-finish-the-week-5/ Cattle futures lower to finish the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992576/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-to-finish-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992576/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-to-finish-the-week/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:24:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312706 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle closed lower, watching direct business unfold. August live cattle closed $1.50 lower at $241.17 and October live cattle closed $1.60 lower at $233.80.  August feeder cattle closed $2.22 lower at $357.42 and September feeder cattle closed $1.97 lower at $354.55.  There was a light direct cash […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992576/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-to-finish-the-week/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle closed lower, watching direct business unfold. August live cattle closed $1.50 lower at $241.17 and October live cattle closed $1.60 lower at $233.80.  August feeder cattle closed $2.22 lower at $357.42 and September feeder cattle closed $1.97 lower at $354.55.  There was a light direct cash […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/tar-spot-confirmed-in-the-eastern-corn-belt-for-the-first-time-in-2026/ Tar spot confirmed in the Eastern Corn Belt for the first time in 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992579/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tar-spot-confirmed-in-the-Eastern-Corn-Belt-for-the-first-time-in/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992579/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tar-spot-confirmed-in-the-Eastern-Corn-Belt-for-the-first-time-in/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:20:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312703 An extension plant pathologist says tar spot has been confirmed for the first time this year. Darcy Telenko says the disease was found in a test plot in Randolph County, Indiana. “The corn was only about V6, so it was corn that was planted in mid-April,” she says. “It’s still relatively early. The question, will the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992579/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tar-spot-confirmed-in-the-Eastern-Corn-Belt-for-the-first-time-in/feed/ 0An extension plant pathologist says tar spot has been confirmed for the first time this year. Darcy Telenko says the disease was found in a test plot in Randolph County, Indiana. “The corn was only about V6, so it was corn that was planted in mid-April,” she says. “It’s still relatively early. The question, will the […]

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