Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:44:13 +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/gray-wolf-bill-gains-traction-as-farmers-rally-for-state-management-and-livestock-protection/ Gray wolf bill gains traction as farmers rally for state management and livestock protection https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964269725/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Gray-wolf-bill-gains-traction-as-farmers-rally-for-state-management-and-livestock-protection/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964269725/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Gray-wolf-bill-gains-traction-as-farmers-rally-for-state-management-and-livestock-protection/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:44:11 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314551 Farmers across the Upper Midwest are encouraging U.S. senators to pass legislation this week that would bring management of grey wolves back to states. Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Tyler Wenzlaff tells Brownfield, “We’re inches from the finish line here, and it’s something that we’ve been working on for nearly three decades.” He says lawmakers are expected […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964269725/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Gray-wolf-bill-gains-traction-as-farmers-rally-for-state-management-and-livestock-protection/feed/ 0Farmers across the Upper Midwest are encouraging U.S. senators to pass legislation this week that would bring management of grey wolves back to states. Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Tyler Wenzlaff tells Brownfield, “We’re inches from the finish line here, and it’s something that we’ve been working on for nearly three decades.” He says lawmakers are expected […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/increased-energy-demand-drives-debate-over-costs-and-local-control-in-indiana/ Increased energy demand drives debate over costs and local control in Indiana https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964265771/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Increased-energy-demand-drives-debate-over-costs-and-local-control-in-Indiana/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964265771/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Increased-energy-demand-drives-debate-over-costs-and-local-control-in-Indiana/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:31:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314547 Rising energy demand for projects like data centers are forcing difficult conversations in Indiana. Clinton County farmer Alan Dunn says energy affordability and local control are top concerns as energy infrastructure grows across the state. “The grid, data centers, energy generation,” he says. “Don’t be closed minded. There’s an opportunity here that energy generation can […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964265771/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Increased-energy-demand-drives-debate-over-costs-and-local-control-in-Indiana/feed/ 0Rising energy demand for projects like data centers are forcing difficult conversations in Indiana. Clinton County farmer Alan Dunn says energy affordability and local control are top concerns as energy infrastructure grows across the state. “The grid, data centers, energy generation,” he says. “Don’t be closed minded. There’s an opportunity here that energy generation can […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/blaze-damages-major-iowa-kosher-meat-processing-facility/ Blaze damages major Iowa kosher meat processing facility https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964249262/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Blaze-damages-major-Iowa-kosher-meat-processing-facility/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964249262/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Blaze-damages-major-Iowa-kosher-meat-processing-facility/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:32:16 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314545 A fire has damaged one of the largest kosher meat processing plants in the U.S. Officials say the fire at AgriStar Meat and Poultry in Postville, Iowa broke out early Tuesday, prompting several area fire departments to respond. According to Iowa environmental permitting records, the plant processes more than 50 million pounds of cattle products […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964249262/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Blaze-damages-major-Iowa-kosher-meat-processing-facility/feed/ 0A fire has damaged one of the largest kosher meat processing plants in the U.S. Officials say the fire at AgriStar Meat and Poultry in Postville, Iowa broke out early Tuesday, prompting several area fire departments to respond. According to Iowa environmental permitting records, the plant processes more than 50 million pounds of cattle products […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/using-data-as-a-tool-for-crop-management/ Using data as a tool for crop management https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964227428/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Using-data-as-a-tool-for-crop-management/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964227428/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Using-data-as-a-tool-for-crop-management/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=314416 In this episode of Managing for Profit, Nick Ortman with Earth Daily says using precision ag technology could help farmers make more informed management decisions.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964227428/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Using-data-as-a-tool-for-crop-management/feed/ 0In this episode of Managing for Profit, Nick Ortman with Earth Daily says using precision ag technology could help farmers make more informed management decisions.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/brownfield-ag-weather-today-1323/ Brownfield Ag Weather Today https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964187741/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964187741/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=314527 For the remainder of the week, any heat that has crept into the western Corn Belt will be pushed out, leaving Midwestern temperatures favorable for reproductive to filling summer crops. However, significantly above-normal temperatures will persist across much of the Plains and South. Very hot weather will also cover much of the western U.S., with […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964187741/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/feed/ 0For the remainder of the week, any heat that has crept into the western Corn Belt will be pushed out, leaving Midwestern temperatures favorable for reproductive to filling summer crops. However, significantly above-normal temperatures will persist across much of the Plains and South. Very hot weather will also cover much of the western U.S., with […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/healthy-living/traceability-and-the-food-safety-system/ Traceability and the food safety system https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964182593/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Traceability-and-the-food-safety-system/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964182593/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Traceability-and-the-food-safety-system/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:37:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=healthy_living&p=314524 A food safety expert says one of the things the current outbreak of cyclospora has exposed is the lack of traceability in the food supply chain. Julie Swann is with North Carolina State University. AUDIO: Healthy Living on traceability in the food supply chain

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964182593/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Traceability-and-the-food-safety-system/feed/ 0A food safety expert says one of the things the current outbreak of cyclospora has exposed is the lack of traceability in the food supply chain. Julie Swann is with North Carolina State University. AUDIO: Healthy Living on traceability in the food supply chain

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/healthy-living/higher-fuel-prices-and-demand-for-protein/ Higher fuel prices and demand for protein https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964037246/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Higher-fuel-prices-and-demand-for-protein/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964037246/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Higher-fuel-prices-and-demand-for-protein/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:36:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=healthy_living&p=314522 Fuel prices have been on the rise again in recent weeks.  Josh Maples, an ag economist with Mississippi State University Extension says higher spending for things like fuel won’t have an immediate impact on demand. AUDIO: Healthy Living on fuel prices and protein demand

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964037246/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Higher-fuel-prices-and-demand-for-protein/feed/ 0Fuel prices have been on the rise again in recent weeks.  Josh Maples, an ag economist with Mississippi State University Extension says higher spending for things like fuel won’t have an immediate impact on demand. AUDIO: Healthy Living on fuel prices and protein demand

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cash-rents-unlikely-to-drop-despite-profit-squeeze/ Cash rents unlikely to drop despite profit squeeze https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964028831/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-rents-unlikely-to-drop-despite-profit-squeeze/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964028831/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-rents-unlikely-to-drop-despite-profit-squeeze/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:57:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314520 Cash rent negotiations could be complicated by tight margins this fall. Farm management analyst Kent Thiesse, who is based in Minnesota, says even with recent price improvement, the cost of producing corn and soybeans next year will likely squeeze profits. “It will be interesting what happens with cash rents this fall. So far we haven’t […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964028831/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-rents-unlikely-to-drop-despite-profit-squeeze/feed/ 0Cash rent negotiations could be complicated by tight margins this fall. Farm management analyst Kent Thiesse, who is based in Minnesota, says even with recent price improvement, the cost of producing corn and soybeans next year will likely squeeze profits. “It will be interesting what happens with cash rents this fall. So far we haven’t […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-farmer-optimistic-heading-into-august-with-strong-crop-conditions/ Missouri farmer optimistic, heading into August with strong crop conditions https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964027196/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-farmer-optimistic-heading-into-August-with-strong-crop-conditions/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964027196/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-farmer-optimistic-heading-into-August-with-strong-crop-conditions/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:51:43 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314509 The newly elected chairman of the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council says the soybeans on his farm are filling pods as August begins. Kevin Mainord tells Brownfield “It looks really good. We’ve only had a couple of weeks of really high temperatures. Temperatures have kind of been moderate this year, which is a blessing, and we’ve […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964027196/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-farmer-optimistic-heading-into-August-with-strong-crop-conditions/feed/ 0The newly elected chairman of the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council says the soybeans on his farm are filling pods as August begins. Kevin Mainord tells Brownfield “It looks really good. We’ve only had a couple of weeks of really high temperatures. Temperatures have kind of been moderate this year, which is a blessing, and we’ve […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/southern-rust-creeps-north-into-iowa-fungicide-decisions-loom/ Southern rust creeps north into Iowa, fungicide decisions loom https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964027013/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southern-rust-creeps-north-into-Iowa-fungicide-decisions-loom/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964027013/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southern-rust-creeps-north-into-Iowa-fungicide-decisions-loom/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:46:31 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314513 Southern rust has moved as far north as central Iowa. Iowa State University Extension plant pathologist Daren Mueller says they’ve identified the corn disease in several counties. “Less than 10 (counties), but I’d say every day now I’m getting one or two emails a day with people finding it. And as of right now it’s […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964027013/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southern-rust-creeps-north-into-Iowa-fungicide-decisions-loom/feed/ 0Southern rust has moved as far north as central Iowa. Iowa State University Extension plant pathologist Daren Mueller says they’ve identified the corn disease in several counties. “Less than 10 (counties), but I’d say every day now I’m getting one or two emails a day with people finding it. And as of right now it’s […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/economic-aid-unsettled-as-congress-considers-distribution-of-potential-12-billion-package/ Economic aid “unsettled” as Congress considers distribution of potential $12 billion package https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964027016/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economic-aid-unsettled-as-Congress-considers-distribution-of-potential-billion-package/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964027016/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economic-aid-unsettled-as-Congress-considers-distribution-of-potential-billion-package/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:46:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314507 The vice president of Washington Operations with the National Cotton Council says farm economic aid remains unsettled as Congress prepares to head into the August recess. Robbie Minnich tells Brownfield “there’s still a lot of questions about what that’s going to look like.” At the end of July, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964027016/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economic-aid-unsettled-as-Congress-considers-distribution-of-potential-billion-package/feed/ 0The vice president of Washington Operations with the National Cotton Council says farm economic aid remains unsettled as Congress prepares to head into the August recess. Robbie Minnich tells Brownfield “there’s still a lot of questions about what that’s going to look like.” At the end of July, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/live-cattle-higher-on-oversold-signals/ Live cattle higher on oversold signals https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964025330/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Live-cattle-higher-on-oversold-signals/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964025330/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Live-cattle-higher-on-oversold-signals/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:43:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314518 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle futures were higher on a bounce, feeders were mixed on spread trade.  August live cattle closed $2.25 higher at $227.47 and October live cattle closed $3.40 higher at $222.17.  August feeder cattle closed $4.82 higher at $343.07 and September feeder cattle closed $5.30 higher at $337.22.  Direct cash […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964025330/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Live-cattle-higher-on-oversold-signals/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle futures were higher on a bounce, feeders were mixed on spread trade.  August live cattle closed $2.25 higher at $227.47 and October live cattle closed $3.40 higher at $222.17.  August feeder cattle closed $4.82 higher at $343.07 and September feeder cattle closed $5.30 higher at $337.22.  Direct cash […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cattle-imports-to-resume-as-usda-reopens-border-missouri-producer-supports-approach/ Cattle imports to resume as USDA reopens border; Missouri producer supports approach https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964025048/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-imports-to-resume-as-USDA-reopens-border-Missouri-producer-supports-approach/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964025048/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-imports-to-resume-as-USDA-reopens-border-Missouri-producer-supports-approach/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:40:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314506 The past president of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association says he supports USDA’s phased approach to reopen the U.S.-Mexico border to cattle imports. Concerns about New World screwworm had the border closed for more than one year, and Jeff Reed tells Brownfield “Sometimes, U.S. cattle producers might lose sight that other U.S. producers actually make a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964025048/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-imports-to-resume-as-USDA-reopens-border-Missouri-producer-supports-approach/feed/ 0The past president of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association says he supports USDA’s phased approach to reopen the U.S.-Mexico border to cattle imports. Concerns about New World screwworm had the border closed for more than one year, and Jeff Reed tells Brownfield “Sometimes, U.S. cattle producers might lose sight that other U.S. producers actually make a […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cherry-growers-worry-about-future-demand-following-major-crop-losses/ Cherry growers worry about future demand following major crop losses https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964024508/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cherry-growers-worry-about-future-demand-following-major-crop-losses/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964024508/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cherry-growers-worry-about-future-demand-following-major-crop-losses/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:38:11 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314515 A cherry grower says she’s concerned about maintaining market share after this year’s dramatic decrease in production. Sarah Greiner and her husband Todd grow a variety of specialty crops in West Michigan, including sweet and tart cherries. “What are these buyers going to do?” she’s contemplating. “Are they going to replace the cherry products with some […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964024508/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cherry-growers-worry-about-future-demand-following-major-crop-losses/feed/ 0A cherry grower says she’s concerned about maintaining market share after this year’s dramatic decrease in production. Sarah Greiner and her husband Todd grow a variety of specialty crops in West Michigan, including sweet and tart cherries. “What are these buyers going to do?” she’s contemplating. “Are they going to replace the cherry products with some […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/2026/07/the-minnesota-porkcast-minnesota-pork-activate-in-california/ The Minnesota Porkcast: Minnesota Pork Activate in California https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964021631/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-Minnesota-Porkcast-Minnesota-Pork-Activate-in-California/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964021631/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-Minnesota-Porkcast-Minnesota-Pork-Activate-in-California/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:26:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?p=314512 Members of the Minnesota Pork Activate leadership development program recently traveled to California to experience agriculture from a broader perspective.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-corn-buy-back-part-of-mondays-losses/ Soybeans, corn buy back part of Monday’s losses https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964021589/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-buy-back-part-of-Mondays-losses/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964021589/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-buy-back-part-of-Mondays-losses/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:24:42 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314474 Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. The USDA’s national good to excellent rating was down 3% on the week and traders are watching forecasts for August very closely. That’s a key month for development in many key growing areas. Export demand from China is solid ahead of an expected visit from President […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964021589/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-buy-back-part-of-Mondays-losses/feed/ 0Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. The USDA’s national good to excellent rating was down 3% on the week and traders are watching forecasts for August very closely. That’s a key month for development in many key growing areas. Export demand from China is solid ahead of an expected visit from President […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/two-cents/grace-in-the-midst-of-grief/ Grace in the midst of grief https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964021166/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grace-in-the-midst-of-grief/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964021166/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grace-in-the-midst-of-grief/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:21:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=cyndi_cents&p=314279 I’ve spent years talking and writing about farmer stress, depression and suicide. I’ve interviewed experts, shared resources and encouraged conversations about mental health in agriculture. Many of us have had neighbors, friends, family or acquaintances take their own lives. But nothing prepared me for the news that a 13-year-old farm kid in a nearby close-knit […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964021166/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grace-in-the-midst-of-grief/feed/ 0I’ve spent years talking and writing about farmer stress, depression and suicide. I’ve interviewed experts, shared resources and encouraged conversations about mental health in agriculture. Many of us have had neighbors, friends, family or acquaintances take their own lives. But nothing prepared me for the news that a 13-year-old farm kid in a nearby close-knit […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/national-seed-to-table-study-intends-to-improve-u-s-potato-supply-chain-and-grower-profitability/ National Seed to Table Study intends to improve U.S. potato supply chain and grower profitability https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964021169/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~National-Seed-to-Table-Study-intends-to-improve-US-potato-supply-chain-and-grower-profitability/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964021169/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~National-Seed-to-Table-Study-intends-to-improve-US-potato-supply-chain-and-grower-profitability/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:21:24 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314499 A state leader says a new feasibility study will help direct the future of the potato industry. Michigan Potato Industry Commission’s Kelly Turner tells Brownfield the Seed to Table Feasibility Study is the first of its kind to help guide strategic investments for growers nationwide. “The study is really designed to evaluate the potato supply chain from seed […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964021169/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~National-Seed-to-Table-Study-intends-to-improve-US-potato-supply-chain-and-grower-profitability/feed/ 0A state leader says a new feasibility study will help direct the future of the potato industry. Michigan Potato Industry Commission’s Kelly Turner tells Brownfield the Seed to Table Feasibility Study is the first of its kind to help guide strategic investments for growers nationwide. “The study is really designed to evaluate the potato supply chain from seed […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-july-28-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 28, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964018055/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964018055/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:09:16 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314473 Sep. corn $4.58 and 1/2, up 6 and 3/4 centsAug. soybeans $12.12, up 3 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal $320.30, down 50 centsAug. soybean oil 70.76, down 70 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.62 and 1/2, up 2 and 1/2 centsAug. live cattle $227.47, up $2.25Aug. feeder cattle $343.07, up $4.82Aug. lean hogs $103.10, up 12 centsAug. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964018055/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/feed/ 0Sep. corn $4.58 and 1/2, up 6 and 3/4 centsAug. soybeans $12.12, up 3 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal $320.30, down 50 centsAug. soybean oil 70.76, down 70 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.62 and 1/2, up 2 and 1/2 centsAug. live cattle $227.47, up $2.25Aug. feeder cattle $343.07, up $4.82Aug. lean hogs $103.10, up 12 centsAug. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/nationwide-cyclospora-outbreak-cases-continue-to-rise-could-impact-long-term-consumer-buying-habits/ Nationwide cyclospora outbreak cases continue to rise, could impact long-term consumer buying habits https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964016450/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nationwide-cyclospora-outbreak-cases-continue-to-rise-could-impact-longterm-consumer-buying-habits/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964016450/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nationwide-cyclospora-outbreak-cases-continue-to-rise-could-impact-longterm-consumer-buying-habits/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:04:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314505 Food safety experts say the nationwide cyclospora outbreak could have lasting impacts on consumer buying behavior as cases continue to rise. “That might change the demand for products like lettuce,” she says.  Julie Swann with North Carolina State University says there are now more than 1,900 confirmed cases in 9 states. “It’s difficult to find […]

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