Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Mon, 18 May 2026 18:55:45 +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/nppc-backs-updated-dietary-guidelines-for-americans/ NPPC backs updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956569481/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NPPC-backs-updated-Dietary-Guidelines-for-Americans/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956569481/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NPPC-backs-updated-Dietary-Guidelines-for-Americans/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 18:55:43 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311430 The director of food policy for the National Pork Producers Council says the Trump administration’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans, implemented at the beginning of the year, are benefiting farmers and ranchers. “Meat is back,” Dr. Ashley Johnson said at the NAFB’s 2026 Washington Watch. Johnson tells Brownfield a healthier diet starts with what farmers produce. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956569481/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NPPC-backs-updated-Dietary-Guidelines-for-Americans/feed/ 0The director of food policy for the National Pork Producers Council says the Trump administration’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans, implemented at the beginning of the year, are benefiting farmers and ranchers. “Meat is back,” Dr. Ashley Johnson said at the NAFB’s 2026 Washington Watch. Johnson tells Brownfield a healthier diet starts with what farmers produce. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-names-colton-buckley-head-of-nrcs/ USDA names Colton Buckley head of NRCS https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956568827/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-names-Colton-Buckley-head-of-NRCS/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956568827/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-names-Colton-Buckley-head-of-NRCS/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 18:48:45 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311419 The USDA has announced Colton Buckley as the Chief of its Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).  Buckley has previously served as Chief and as Associate Chief of NRCS, overseeing several of the agency’s areas and programs. He also previously worked as Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils. Buckley succeeds […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956568827/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-names-Colton-Buckley-head-of-NRCS/feed/ 0The USDA has announced Colton Buckley as the Chief of its Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).  Buckley has previously served as Chief and as Associate Chief of NRCS, overseeing several of the agency’s areas and programs. He also previously worked as Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils. Buckley succeeds […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/china-expands-access-for-u-s-beef-exports/ China expands access for U.S. beef exports https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956568779/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-expands-access-for-US-beef-exports/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956568779/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-expands-access-for-US-beef-exports/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 18:47:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311425 The head of the U.S. Meat Export Federation says the U.S. and China have made major progress in expanding market access for American beef. Dan Halstrom says China has granted a five-year registration extension to 425 facilities. “This is what we’ve been waiting for really for almost a year now with these plants. This is […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956568779/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-expands-access-for-US-beef-exports/feed/ 0The head of the U.S. Meat Export Federation says the U.S. and China have made major progress in expanding market access for American beef. Dan Halstrom says China has granted a five-year registration extension to 425 facilities. “This is what we’ve been waiting for really for almost a year now with these plants. This is […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/crop-scouts-advised-to-end-field-checks-with-tick-checks-as-reports-increase/ Crop scouts advised to end field checks with tick checks as reports increase https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956568077/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Crop-scouts-advised-to-end-field-checks-with-tick-checks-as-reports-increase/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956568077/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Crop-scouts-advised-to-end-field-checks-with-tick-checks-as-reports-increase/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 18:41:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311418 A field crops entomologist is reminding farmers to add tick checks to their crop scouting routine. Chris DiFonzo with Michigan State University tells Brownfield, “When I would get out of the truck and go across a field border into a field, I never thought about ticks 30 years ago, where I grew up, or even […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956568077/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Crop-scouts-advised-to-end-field-checks-with-tick-checks-as-reports-increase/feed/ 0A field crops entomologist is reminding farmers to add tick checks to their crop scouting routine. Chris DiFonzo with Michigan State University tells Brownfield, “When I would get out of the truck and go across a field border into a field, I never thought about ticks 30 years ago, where I grew up, or even […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/2026/05/the-minnesota-porkcast-grillfest-a-summer-treat-featuring-pork/ The Minnesota Porkcast: Grillfest – a summer treat featuring pork https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956567381/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-Minnesota-Porkcast-Grillfest-a-summer-treat-featuring-pork/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956567381/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-Minnesota-Porkcast-Grillfest-a-summer-treat-featuring-pork/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 18:34:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?p=311420 2026 Minnesota Pork Promoter of the Year Lindsey Loken of Blondie’s Butcher Shop in Wanamingo, Minnesota, calls Grillfest the “Super Bowl of summer events” in Minnesota. She tells Brownfield that Minnesota Pork will be sponsoring the barbecue competition, and there will be plenty of pork on display. Grillfest is May 30th and 31st at CHS Field […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956567381/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-Minnesota-Porkcast-Grillfest-a-summer-treat-featuring-pork/feed/ 02026 Minnesota Pork Promoter of the Year Lindsey Loken of Blondie’s Butcher Shop in Wanamingo, Minnesota, calls Grillfest the “Super Bowl of summer events” in Minnesota. She tells Brownfield that Minnesota Pork will be sponsoring the barbecue competition, and there will be plenty of pork on display. Grillfest is May 30th and 31st at CHS Field […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ag-economist-says-cmes-new-cattle-futures-limits-could-bring-more-volatility-but-also-upside-opportunities/ Ag economist says CME’s new cattle futures limits could bring more volatility but also upside opportunities https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956565233/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-economist-says-CME%e2%80%99s-new-cattle-futures-limits-could-bring-more-volatility-but-also-upside-opportunities/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956565233/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-economist-says-CME%e2%80%99s-new-cattle-futures-limits-could-bring-more-volatility-but-also-upside-opportunities/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 18:10:49 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311415 An ag economist says new trading limits for cattle futures could bring additional volatility to the markets.   Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension says the changes go into place June 1, 2026.  “It absolutely does allow for bigger daily price swings, and it can lead to some larger margin requirements because of the risk there,” he says.  “So, it’s something traders are going […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956565233/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-economist-says-CME%e2%80%99s-new-cattle-futures-limits-could-bring-more-volatility-but-also-upside-opportunities/feed/ 0An ag economist says new trading limits for cattle futures could bring additional volatility to the markets.   Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension says the changes go into place June 1, 2026.  “It absolutely does allow for bigger daily price swings, and it can lead to some larger margin requirements because of the risk there,” he says.  “So, it’s something traders are going […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2774/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956559845/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956559845/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 17:05:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311406 Direct cash cattle trade activity has been relatively quiet to start the week as buyers and sellers are busy preparing for the week ahead.  Bids and asking prices have yet to be established and significant trade volume will likely be delayed until latter half of the week.  Last week, dressed deals in the North ranged […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956559845/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity has been relatively quiet to start the week as buyers and sellers are busy preparing for the week ahead.  Bids and asking prices have yet to be established and significant trade volume will likely be delayed until latter half of the week.  Last week, dressed deals in the North ranged […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cash-dairy-prices-mixed-monday-10/ Cash dairy prices mixed Monday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956559155/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-mixed-Monday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956559155/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-mixed-Monday/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 16:57:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311408 Cash dairy prices were mixed on Monday, with no trading activity besides butter at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.69.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.5550.  No sales were recorded.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5550.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was unchanged at $1.64.  Twenty-six sales were recorded, ranging from $1.6050 to $1.64.  Nonfat dry milk was down 0.0025 at $2.27.  No sales were recorded. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956559155/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-mixed-Monday/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mixed on Monday, with no trading activity besides butter at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.69.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.5550.  No sales were recorded.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5550.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was unchanged at $1.64.  Twenty-six sales were recorded, ranging from $1.6050 to $1.64.  Nonfat dry milk was down 0.0025 at $2.27.  No sales were recorded. 

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/purdue-college-of-agriculture-pilot-program-helping-prepare-students-to-enter-the-digital-ag-career-field/ Purdue College of Agriculture pilot program helping prepare students to enter the digital ag career field https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956559158/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Purdue-College-of-Agriculture-pilot-program-helping-prepare-students-to-enter-the-digital-ag-career-field/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956559158/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Purdue-College-of-Agriculture-pilot-program-helping-prepare-students-to-enter-the-digital-ag-career-field/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 16:57:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311405 A pilot program at Purdue University is bringing digital agriculture to middle and high school classrooms. Dennis Buckmaster with the Institute for Digital and Advanced Agricultural Systems says the AgBridge Workforce Development Program focuses on technology use in agriculture. “They’re learning everything from getting data, curating it, analyzing it, and visualizing it, to where does […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956559158/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Purdue-College-of-Agriculture-pilot-program-helping-prepare-students-to-enter-the-digital-ag-career-field/feed/ 0A pilot program at Purdue University is bringing digital agriculture to middle and high school classrooms. Dennis Buckmaster with the Institute for Digital and Advanced Agricultural Systems says the AgBridge Workforce Development Program focuses on technology use in agriculture. “They’re learning everything from getting data, curating it, analyzing it, and visualizing it, to where does […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/2026/05/soybeans-off-to-a-strong-start/ Soybeans Off to a Strong Start https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956559161/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-Off-to-a-Strong-Start/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956559161/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-Off-to-a-Strong-Start/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 16:54:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?p=311407 Farmers are making good planting progress. In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council board member Darrell Aldridge says he’s hoping to be done planting soybeans soon. Listen to learn more!

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956559161/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-Off-to-a-Strong-Start/feed/ 0Farmers are making good planting progress. In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council board member Darrell Aldridge says he’s hoping to be done planting soybeans soon. Listen to learn more!

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farm-technology-days-demos-focus-on-baleage/ Farm Technology Days demos focus on baleage https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956557097/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Technology-Days-demos-focus-on-baleage/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956557097/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Technology-Days-demos-focus-on-baleage/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 16:32:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311381 Wisconsin’s Farm Technology Days will have more focus on forage this year. Ron Zygarlicke is leading the field demonstrations. He says, “Instead of doing the harvesters this year, we are going into baleage, and then we’re adding on a few other technological items or little tweaks to it this year.” Zygarlicke says the average farmer […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956557097/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Technology-Days-demos-focus-on-baleage/feed/ 0Wisconsin’s Farm Technology Days will have more focus on forage this year. Ron Zygarlicke is leading the field demonstrations. He says, “Instead of doing the harvesters this year, we are going into baleage, and then we’re adding on a few other technological items or little tweaks to it this year.” Zygarlicke says the average farmer […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/congresswoman-says-house-farm-bill-cuts-conservation-and-misses-the-mark/ Congresswoman says House farm bill cuts conservation and misses the mark https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956557100/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Congresswoman-says-House-farm-bill-cuts-conservation-and-misses-the-mark/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956557100/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Congresswoman-says-House-farm-bill-cuts-conservation-and-misses-the-mark/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 16:30:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311403 A member of the House Ag Committee says she’s disappointed in the farm bill that’s made its way to the Senate. Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski says the legislation fails to address the ongoing uncertainty in agriculture. “I was very concerned about the House version that took a billion dollars out of conservation programs, specifically EQIP.”  […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956557100/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Congresswoman-says-House-farm-bill-cuts-conservation-and-misses-the-mark/feed/ 0A member of the House Ag Committee says she’s disappointed in the farm bill that’s made its way to the Senate. Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski says the legislation fails to address the ongoing uncertainty in agriculture. “I was very concerned about the House version that took a billion dollars out of conservation programs, specifically EQIP.”  […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/china-promises-more-u-s-ag-purchases/ China promises more U.S. ag purchases https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956551793/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-promises-more-US-ag-purchases/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956551793/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-promises-more-US-ag-purchases/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 15:37:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311398 Corn and soybean futures are higher to start the week after the White House said China agreed to purchase at least $17 billion annually in U.S. ag products for the next three years.  This is in addition to soybean commitments that were announced last October. Sam Hudson with Corn Belt Marketing says there’s more confidence this […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956551793/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-promises-more-US-ag-purchases/feed/ 0Corn and soybean futures are higher to start the week after the White House said China agreed to purchase at least $17 billion annually in U.S. ag products for the next three years.  This is in addition to soybean commitments that were announced last October. Sam Hudson with Corn Belt Marketing says there’s more confidence this […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/kansas-farm-bureau-names-glenn-brunkow-president/ Kansas Farm Bureau Names Glenn Brunkow President https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956549720/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Kansas-Farm-Bureau-Names-Glenn-Brunkow-President/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956549720/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Kansas-Farm-Bureau-Names-Glenn-Brunkow-President/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 15:12:55 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311385 The Kansas Farm Bureau Board of Directors has selected Glenn Brunkow to serve as the organization’s next president. Brunkow is a fifth-generation farmer from Pottawatomie County and has served as KFB’s vice president since 2023. He says he will work to strengthen the organization, advocate for rural communities and ensure a future for the state’s […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956549720/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Kansas-Farm-Bureau-Names-Glenn-Brunkow-President/feed/ 0The Kansas Farm Bureau Board of Directors has selected Glenn Brunkow to serve as the organization’s next president. Brunkow is a fifth-generation farmer from Pottawatomie County and has served as KFB’s vice president since 2023. He says he will work to strengthen the organization, advocate for rural communities and ensure a future for the state’s […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/stabilize-for-success/ Stabilize for Success https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956549702/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Stabilize-for-Success/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956549702/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Stabilize-for-Success/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 15:10:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=311382 As farmers finish planting and prepare in-season nutrient management plans, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Chris Kluemke, says spring nitrogen stabilization can pay dividends. He tells Brownfield Instinct NXTGEN nitrogen stabilizer keeps nitrogen in the corn root zone longer, protecting against nitrogen losses caused by leaching.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956549702/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Stabilize-for-Success/feed/ 0As farmers finish planting and prepare in-season nutrient management plans, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Chris Kluemke, says spring nitrogen stabilization can pay dividends. He tells Brownfield Instinct NXTGEN nitrogen stabilizer keeps nitrogen in the corn root zone longer, protecting against nitrogen losses caused by leaching.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/an-active-pattern-severe-storms-wide-ranging-temps-across-the-heartland/ An active pattern…severe storms & wide-ranging temps across the Heartland https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956567384/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~An-active-patternsevere-storms-wideranging-temps-across-the-Heartland/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956567384/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~An-active-patternsevere-storms-wideranging-temps-across-the-Heartland/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=311402 Across the Corn Belt, showers and locally severe thunderstorms extend southwestward from the upper Great Lakes region. Sunday evening, thunderstorms spawned several tornadoes in northwestern Iowa and environs. Meanwhile, heavy rain is sparking flash flooding in the lower Missouri Valley, particularly across northern and central Missouri. The stormy weather has curtailed fieldwork in the western […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956567384/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~An-active-patternsevere-storms-wideranging-temps-across-the-Heartland/feed/ 0Across the Corn Belt, showers and locally severe thunderstorms extend southwestward from the upper Great Lakes region. Sunday evening, thunderstorms spawned several tornadoes in northwestern Iowa and environs. Meanwhile, heavy rain is sparking flash flooding in the lower Missouri Valley, particularly across northern and central Missouri. The stormy weather has curtailed fieldwork in the western […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/fed-survey-shows-7th-district-land-values-stable-cash-rents-decline/ Fed survey shows 7th district land values stable, cash rents decline https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956546810/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fed-survey-shows-th-district-land-values-stable-cash-rents-decline/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956546810/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fed-survey-shows-th-district-land-values-stable-cash-rents-decline/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 14:42:16 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311377 A policy advisor with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago says overall land values across the 7th district held strong in the first quarter of 2026. David Oppedahl tells Brownfield, “Up a little bit from a year ago, 3% over the year ago, but they were a little softer from the fourth quarter, so they […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956546810/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fed-survey-shows-th-district-land-values-stable-cash-rents-decline/feed/ 0A policy advisor with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago says overall land values across the 7th district held strong in the first quarter of 2026. David Oppedahl tells Brownfield, “Up a little bit from a year ago, 3% over the year ago, but they were a little softer from the fourth quarter, so they […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/a-warm-early-summerlike-pattern-continues-for-most-scattered-seasonal-rains-for-some/ A warm, early-Summerlike pattern continues for most; rains to vary for some https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956550365/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-warm-earlySummerlike-pattern-continues-for-most-rains-to-vary-for-some/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956550365/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-warm-earlySummerlike-pattern-continues-for-most-rains-to-vary-for-some/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 13:15:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=311389 Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of warmer- and wetter-than-normal weather across much of the country. Near- or below-normal temperatures will be confined to the Pacific Northwest and far southern sections of the Rockies and Plains. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation should be limited to the Northwest, as well as […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956550365/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-warm-earlySummerlike-pattern-continues-for-most-rains-to-vary-for-some/feed/ 0Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of warmer- and wetter-than-normal weather across much of the country. Near- or below-normal temperatures will be confined to the Pacific Northwest and far southern sections of the Rockies and Plains. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation should be limited to the Northwest, as well as […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/brownfield-ag-weather-today-1287/ Brownfield Ag Weather Today https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956549756/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956549756/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=311384 A storm system over the central Rockies will race northeastward, reaching eastern Canada by the middle of the week. The threat of severe thunderstorms will continue along the storm’s trailing cold front, which by Wednesday will extend from the middle Atlantic States to Texas. During the second half of the week, a less cohesive trailing […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956549756/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/feed/ 0A storm system over the central Rockies will race northeastward, reaching eastern Canada by the middle of the week. The threat of severe thunderstorms will continue along the storm’s trailing cold front, which by Wednesday will extend from the middle Atlantic States to Texas. During the second half of the week, a less cohesive trailing […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/poull-selected-as-79th-alice-in-dairyland/ Poull selected as 79th Alice in Dairyland https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956420519/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Poull-selected-as-th-Alice-in-Dairyland/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956420519/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Poull-selected-as-th-Alice-in-Dairyland/#respond Sun, 17 May 2026 18:27:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311370 Wisconsin’s next Alice in Dairyland is Anastasia Poull. Poull grew up near Port Washington and was attracted to agriculture at a very young age by visiting her grandparents’ farm, which led to more. “I joined 4-H projects such as horse and pony, beef, and beekeeping, and that just continued to drive the passion that I […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956420519/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Poull-selected-as-th-Alice-in-Dairyland/feed/ 0Wisconsin’s next Alice in Dairyland is Anastasia Poull. Poull grew up near Port Washington and was attracted to agriculture at a very young age by visiting her grandparents’ farm, which led to more. “I joined 4-H projects such as horse and pony, beef, and beekeeping, and that just continued to drive the passion that I […]

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