Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:08:36 +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/farm-profitability-remains-key-concern-for-iowa-farmers/ Farm profitability remains key concern for Iowa farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230229/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-profitability-remains-key-concern-for-Iowa-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230229/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-profitability-remains-key-concern-for-Iowa-farmers/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:08:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315936 As farmers continue to face tight margins, the president of Iowa Farm Bureau says boosting profitability is job one. “That’s really derived from challenges on either side of the balance sheet,” Brent Johnson said last week at the Iowa State Fair. Johnson tells Brownfield years of difficult economic conditions are beginning to take a toll […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230229/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-profitability-remains-key-concern-for-Iowa-farmers/feed/ 0As farmers continue to face tight margins, the president of Iowa Farm Bureau says boosting profitability is job one. “That’s really derived from challenges on either side of the balance sheet,” Brent Johnson said last week at the Iowa State Fair. Johnson tells Brownfield years of difficult economic conditions are beginning to take a toll […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/epa-proposal-would-end-def-deratements-public-comment-ends-august-29/ EPA proposal would end DEF deratements; public comment ends August 29 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230232/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~EPA-proposal-would-end-DEF-deratements-public-comment-ends-August/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230232/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~EPA-proposal-would-end-DEF-deratements-public-comment-ends-August/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:08:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315934 The regional administrator for the U.S. EPA Region 7 says the public comment period is closing soon on a proposal to end to the Diesel Emission Fluid system deratements. Jim Macy says the roll back is common sense for farmers as they operate equipment. “If we get a resonating beep that says we’re running out […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230232/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~EPA-proposal-would-end-DEF-deratements-public-comment-ends-August/feed/ 0The regional administrator for the U.S. EPA Region 7 says the public comment period is closing soon on a proposal to end to the Diesel Emission Fluid system deratements. Jim Macy says the roll back is common sense for farmers as they operate equipment. “If we get a resonating beep that says we’re running out […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-august-25-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 25, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230142/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230142/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:06:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315902 Sep. corn $5.00 and 1/2, up 9 centsSep. soybeans $12.28, up 12 centsSep. soybean meal $320.30, unchangedSep. soybean oil 67.52, up 39 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.85 and 1/2, up 3 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle $210.95, down $2.65Sep. feeder cattle $319.27, down $4.95Oct. lean hogs $80.45, down 67 centsSep. Class III milk closed at $16.40, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230142/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/feed/ 0Sep. corn $5.00 and 1/2, up 9 centsSep. soybeans $12.28, up 12 centsSep. soybean meal $320.30, unchangedSep. soybean oil 67.52, up 39 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.85 and 1/2, up 3 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle $210.95, down $2.65Sep. feeder cattle $319.27, down $4.95Oct. lean hogs $80.45, down 67 centsSep. Class III milk closed at $16.40, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/july-poultry-production-rises-on-chicken-numbers/ July poultry production rises on chicken numbers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968229515/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~July-poultry-production-rises-on-chicken-numbers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968229515/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~July-poultry-production-rises-on-chicken-numbers/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:34:05 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315904 Poultry production was higher last month. The USDA says 4.844 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome in July, rising 4% on the year, with a 5% gain in chicken at 4.407 billion pounds and modestly higher turkey production at 427.334 million pounds. The chicken slaughter was up 4% and the average live weight was […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968229515/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~July-poultry-production-rises-on-chicken-numbers/feed/ 0Poultry production was higher last month. The USDA says 4.844 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome in July, rising 4% on the year, with a 5% gain in chicken at 4.407 billion pounds and modestly higher turkey production at 427.334 million pounds. The chicken slaughter was up 4% and the average live weight was […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cme-cash-dairy-prices-higher-14/ CME cash dairy prices higher https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968228852/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-cash-dairy-prices-higher/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968228852/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-cash-dairy-prices-higher/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:10:47 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315933 Cash dairy prices were higher on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Tuesday with strong butter demand. Dry whey up $0.01 at $0.7125. Blocks unchanged at $1.5275. Three sales were made at $1.52 and $1.5275. Barrels unchanged at $1.5750. Butter up $0.0350 at $1.48. Twenty-three sales were made from $1.46 to $1.49. Nonfat dry milk up […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968228852/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-cash-dairy-prices-higher/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were higher on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Tuesday with strong butter demand. Dry whey up $0.01 at $0.7125. Blocks unchanged at $1.5275. Three sales were made at $1.52 and $1.5275. Barrels unchanged at $1.5750. Butter up $0.0350 at $1.48. Twenty-three sales were made from $1.46 to $1.49. Nonfat dry milk up […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farmers-search-for-margin-opportunities-amid-rising-costs/ Farmers search for margin opportunities amid rising costs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968228153/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-search-for-margin-opportunities-amid-rising-costs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968228153/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-search-for-margin-opportunities-amid-rising-costs/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:44:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315932 A southwest Nebraska farmer says the ongoing financial pressure raises several questions ahead of the 2027 crop year. Roric Paulman of  Sutherland and says out-of-control input costs create some very difficult decisions. “Thinking about where you’re going to be? What’s the crop mix going to be? What’s the market going to be? I think everyone […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968228153/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-search-for-margin-opportunities-amid-rising-costs/feed/ 0A southwest Nebraska farmer says the ongoing financial pressure raises several questions ahead of the 2027 crop year. Roric Paulman of  Sutherland and says out-of-control input costs create some very difficult decisions. “Thinking about where you’re going to be? What’s the crop mix going to be? What’s the market going to be? I think everyone […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/improving-nitrogen-efficiency-could-help-farmers-boost-returns-on-fertilizer-investments/ Improving nitrogen efficiency could help farmers boost returns on fertilizer investments https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968227574/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Improving-nitrogen-efficiency-could-help-farmers-boost-returns-on-fertilizer-investments/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968227574/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Improving-nitrogen-efficiency-could-help-farmers-boost-returns-on-fertilizer-investments/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:19:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315927 Using enhanced efficiency fertilizers to reduce nitrogen losses. Leanna Nigon, director of agronomy and research at The Fertilizer Institute, says EEFs help farmers better manage crop nutrients. “We have major reductions in losses, both in ammonia and nitrous oxide, when we’re using an EEF,” she says. “We are reducing the losses to the atmosphere by […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968227574/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Improving-nitrogen-efficiency-could-help-farmers-boost-returns-on-fertilizer-investments/feed/ 0Using enhanced efficiency fertilizers to reduce nitrogen losses. Leanna Nigon, director of agronomy and research at The Fertilizer Institute, says EEFs help farmers better manage crop nutrients. “We have major reductions in losses, both in ammonia and nitrous oxide, when we’re using an EEF,” she says. “We are reducing the losses to the atmosphere by […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/biological-seed-treatments-pushing-productivity/ Biological seed treatments pushing productivity https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968227388/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Biological-seed-treatments-pushing-productivity/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968227388/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Biological-seed-treatments-pushing-productivity/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:12:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315924 Advancements in biological seed treatments are bringing noticeable returns to some corn and soybean growers.  Alex Renk, soybean and alfalfa portfolio lead with Renk Seed, says not all biologicals are created equal.  “Historically speaking, we don’t always see results with some of these add-ons that people try to have us test.”  He says, “They promise […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968227388/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Biological-seed-treatments-pushing-productivity/feed/ 0Advancements in biological seed treatments are bringing noticeable returns to some corn and soybean growers.  Alex Renk, soybean and alfalfa portfolio lead with Renk Seed, says not all biologicals are created equal.  “Historically speaking, we don’t always see results with some of these add-ons that people try to have us test.”  He says, “They promise […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2842/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968225444/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968225444/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:06:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315921 Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet.  Bids have yet to surface.  Asking prices are around $228 to $230 live in the South, but haven’t been established elsewhere.  Showlists are mixed, lower in Texas and Kansas, and up slightly in Nebraska.  Significant trade volume isn’t expected until sometime Thursday or Friday.  Boxed beef was sharply […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968225444/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet.  Bids have yet to surface.  Asking prices are around $228 to $230 live in the South, but haven’t been established elsewhere.  Showlists are mixed, lower in Texas and Kansas, and up slightly in Nebraska.  Significant trade volume isn’t expected until sometime Thursday or Friday.  Boxed beef was sharply […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/extreme-july-heat-raises-questions-about-minnesota-crop-yields/ Extreme July heat raises questions about Minnesota crop yields https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968225243/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Extreme-July-heat-raises-questions-about-Minnesota-crop-yields/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968225243/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Extreme-July-heat-raises-questions-about-Minnesota-crop-yields/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:58:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315922 Some farmers are wondering how much impact extreme heat had on crops during July. Rose Karau grows corn and soybeans near St. James in south-central Minnesota. “We have some sandhills, and we watched (those crops) kind of drift away or burn up. We could see them right from the road and we were getting a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968225243/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Extreme-July-heat-raises-questions-about-Minnesota-crop-yields/feed/ 0Some farmers are wondering how much impact extreme heat had on crops during July. Rose Karau grows corn and soybeans near St. James in south-central Minnesota. “We have some sandhills, and we watched (those crops) kind of drift away or burn up. We could see them right from the road and we were getting a […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/high-diesel-costs-continue-to-pressure-farmers-supply-chain/ High diesel costs continue to pressure farmers, supply chain https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968224421/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-diesel-costs-continue-to-pressure-farmers-supply-chain/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968224421/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-diesel-costs-continue-to-pressure-farmers-supply-chain/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:36:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315915 An ag economist says he doesn’t expect much relief from high diesel prices anytime soon. Gregg Ibendahl with K-State says the cost of oil can push diesel up about 42 cents for every dollar it increases. “It’s a pretty steep curve over what it used to be. It makes the situation really bad. We’re in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968224421/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-diesel-costs-continue-to-pressure-farmers-supply-chain/feed/ 0An ag economist says he doesn’t expect much relief from high diesel prices anytime soon. Gregg Ibendahl with K-State says the cost of oil can push diesel up about 42 cents for every dollar it increases. “It’s a pretty steep curve over what it used to be. It makes the situation really bad. We’re in […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ag-land-expert-sees-room-for-farmland-values-to-rise-this-fall/ Ag land expert sees room for farmland values to rise this fall https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968224160/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-land-expert-sees-room-for-farmland-values-to-rise-this-fall/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968224160/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-land-expert-sees-room-for-farmland-values-to-rise-this-fall/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:29:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315920 An ag land specialist suggests the market could strengthen after harvest. Randy Thompson is licensed in Iowa for Base Camp Country Real Estate, which operates in about a dozen Midwestern states. “I think that there’s still a lot of strong bidding out there from local landowners (and) there’s a younger influx that wants to grow […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968224160/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-land-expert-sees-room-for-farmland-values-to-rise-this-fall/feed/ 0An ag land specialist suggests the market could strengthen after harvest. Randy Thompson is licensed in Iowa for Base Camp Country Real Estate, which operates in about a dozen Midwestern states. “I think that there’s still a lot of strong bidding out there from local landowners (and) there’s a younger influx that wants to grow […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/protein-demand-could-resolve-surplus-concerns-in-usmca-talks/ Protein demand could resolve surplus concerns in USMCA talks https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968222648/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Protein-demand-could-resolve-surplus-concerns-in-USMCA-talks/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968222648/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Protein-demand-could-resolve-surplus-concerns-in-USMCA-talks/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:45:24 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315916 A policy advisor for the American Dairy Coalition says USMCA negotiators need to ensure trade rules keep pace with changes in the North American dairy market. Sherry Bunting tells Brownfield, “There’s a lot of integration that has happened since NAFTA and USMCA in agriculture, and dairy had some integration too. “Two of our largest cheese […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968222648/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Protein-demand-could-resolve-surplus-concerns-in-USMCA-talks/feed/ 0A policy advisor for the American Dairy Coalition says USMCA negotiators need to ensure trade rules keep pace with changes in the North American dairy market. Sherry Bunting tells Brownfield, “There’s a lot of integration that has happened since NAFTA and USMCA in agriculture, and dairy had some integration too. “Two of our largest cheese […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/doud-backs-thompsons-plan-to-address-ag-labor-challenges/ Doud backs Thompson’s plan to address ag labor challenges https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968222042/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Doud-backs-Thompson%e2%80%99s-plan-to-address-ag-labor-challenges/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968222042/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Doud-backs-Thompson%e2%80%99s-plan-to-address-ag-labor-challenges/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:34:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315913 The CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation says finding a solution to the industry’s labor challenges remains a top priority. Gregg Doud says a bill from Congressman GT Thompson, chairman of the House Ag Committee, released in June, would provide the industry a long-overdue solution. “It is so much better than anything we’ve ever […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968222042/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Doud-backs-Thompson%e2%80%99s-plan-to-address-ag-labor-challenges/feed/ 0The CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation says finding a solution to the industry’s labor challenges remains a top priority. Gregg Doud says a bill from Congressman GT Thompson, chairman of the House Ag Committee, released in June, would provide the industry a long-overdue solution. “It is so much better than anything we’ve ever […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/production-challenges-could-lead-to-2027-seed-supply-concerns/ Production challenges could lead to 2027 seed supply concerns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968221430/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Production-challenges-could-lead-to-seed-supply-concerns/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968221430/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Production-challenges-could-lead-to-seed-supply-concerns/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:23:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315906 There’s potential for some corn and soybean varieties to be in tight supply next year.  “Our seed crop here in Sun Prairie looks excellent. Is it a best ever? I don’t know, but it’s really close.” However, Jeff Renk, president of Wisconsin-based Renk Seed, says that’s not the case for many seed production areas this […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968221430/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Production-challenges-could-lead-to-seed-supply-concerns/feed/ 0There’s potential for some corn and soybean varieties to be in tight supply next year.  “Our seed crop here in Sun Prairie looks excellent. Is it a best ever? I don’t know, but it’s really close.” However, Jeff Renk, president of Wisconsin-based Renk Seed, says that’s not the case for many seed production areas this […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/global-supply-chain-issues-pressuring-fertilizer-prices-ahead-of-2026-fall-application-season/ Global supply chain issues pressuring fertilizer prices ahead of 2026 fall application season https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968221178/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Global-supply-chain-issues-pressuring-fertilizer-prices-ahead-of-fall-application-season/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968221178/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Global-supply-chain-issues-pressuring-fertilizer-prices-ahead-of-fall-application-season/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:16:43 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315908 High fertilizer prices remain a concern as farmers prepare to make fall applications. Corey Rosenbusch, president and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute, says ongoing supply chain disruptions continue to impact the availability and cost of some inputs. “Half of the world’s traded sulfur comes through the Strait,” he says. “With continued restrictions, damage to those […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968221178/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Global-supply-chain-issues-pressuring-fertilizer-prices-ahead-of-fall-application-season/feed/ 0High fertilizer prices remain a concern as farmers prepare to make fall applications. Corey Rosenbusch, president and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute, says ongoing supply chain disruptions continue to impact the availability and cost of some inputs. “Half of the world’s traded sulfur comes through the Strait,” he says. “With continued restrictions, damage to those […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/hoegemeyer-hometown-field-update-madrid-ne/ Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update – Madrid, NE https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968215052/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hoegemeyer-Hometown-Field-Update-%e2%80%93-Madrid-NE/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968215052/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hoegemeyer-Hometown-Field-Update-%e2%80%93-Madrid-NE/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:22:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=315905 Facing challenges that threaten yield potential is a constant battle for farmers and their crops. In this Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update, agronomist Craig Langemeier says the company’s latest genetics provide farmers with a selection of hybrids for all conditions. For more information visit www.hoegemeyer.com/hometown.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968215052/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hoegemeyer-Hometown-Field-Update-%e2%80%93-Madrid-NE/feed/ 0Facing challenges that threaten yield potential is a constant battle for farmers and their crops. In this Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update, agronomist Craig Langemeier says the company’s latest genetics provide farmers with a selection of hybrids for all conditions. For more information visit www.hoegemeyer.com/hometown.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/arkansas-corn-rice-harvest-underway-with-strong-early-yields/ Arkansas corn, rice harvest underway with strong early yields https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968214572/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Arkansas-corn-rice-harvest-underway-with-strong-early-yields/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968214572/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Arkansas-corn-rice-harvest-underway-with-strong-early-yields/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315893 Corn and rice harvest is underway in Arkansas, and other parts of the Delta. In eastern Arkansas, Nathan Reed tells Brownfield farmers are pleased with corn yields. “I think it’s the best corn crop I’ve ever had. First time in three years I’m positive going into harvest with a good crop and better prices,” he […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968214572/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Arkansas-corn-rice-harvest-underway-with-strong-early-yields/feed/ 0Corn and rice harvest is underway in Arkansas, and other parts of the Delta. In eastern Arkansas, Nathan Reed tells Brownfield farmers are pleased with corn yields. “I think it’s the best corn crop I’ve ever had. First time in three years I’m positive going into harvest with a good crop and better prices,” he […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/2026/08/the-minnesota-porkcast-on-farm-sustainability-and-grant/ The Minnesota Porkcast: On-Farm Sustainability and Grant https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187950/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-Minnesota-Porkcast-OnFarm-Sustainability-and-Grant/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187950/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-Minnesota-Porkcast-OnFarm-Sustainability-and-Grant/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:28:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?p=315896 Minnesota Pork director of public policy and strategy Lauren Servick says producers can participate in an on-farm sustainability report and qualify for a grant.  Minnesota Pork president Todd Selvick, a pig farmer from southern Minnesota, says he’s completed the report and sees several practical benefits.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187950/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-Minnesota-Porkcast-OnFarm-Sustainability-and-Grant/feed/ 0Minnesota Pork director of public policy and strategy Lauren Servick says producers can participate in an on-farm sustainability report and qualify for a grant.  Minnesota Pork president Todd Selvick, a pig farmer from southern Minnesota, says he’s completed the report and sees several practical benefits.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/mizzou-meat-market-opens-at-new-meat-science-lab-expands-retail-offerings/ Mizzou Meat Market opens at new meat science lab, expands retail offerings https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187518/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Mizzou-Meat-Market-opens-at-new-meat-science-lab-expands-retail-offerings/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187518/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Mizzou-Meat-Market-opens-at-new-meat-science-lab-expands-retail-offerings/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:12:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315836 The Mizzou Meat Market on the University of Missouri campus opened in mid-August. Bryon Weigand, the director of the Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education and Training Lab, tells Brownfield the new market is larger than the previous location in Columbia. “It’s located South of the Trowbridge Livestock Center, a pretty big footprint, but it […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187518/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Mizzou-Meat-Market-opens-at-new-meat-science-lab-expands-retail-offerings/feed/ 0The Mizzou Meat Market on the University of Missouri campus opened in mid-August. Bryon Weigand, the director of the Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education and Training Lab, tells Brownfield the new market is larger than the previous location in Columbia. “It’s located South of the Trowbridge Livestock Center, a pretty big footprint, but it […]

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