Cyndi Young's Two Cents from Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/two-cent/ Cyndi Young's Two Cents from Brownfield Ag News Wed, 27 May 2026 17:16:29 +0000 hourly 1 https://s3.amazonaws.com/users.feedblitz.com/29f801da31418e00b2aaeaed8652b195/widgetbox%20logo_JPEGSmall.jpg Cyndi Young's Two Cents from Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/two-cent/ Brownfield Ag News Brownfield Ag News Learfield Communications 2010 false Ag News for America Ag News for America en-us https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/two-cents/deep-woods-off-barn-kittens-and-the-smell-of-summer-on-the-farm/ Deep Woods Off, Barn Kittens and the Smell of Summer on the Farm https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957699104/0/brownfieldtwocents~Deep-Woods-Off-Barn-Kittens-and-the-Smell-of-Summer-on-the-Farm/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957699104/0/brownfieldtwocents~Deep-Woods-Off-Barn-Kittens-and-the-Smell-of-Summer-on-the-Farm/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:03:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=cyndi_cents&p=311837 Late Spring on the farm smells like hard work, sunshine, and memories. It smells like fresh-cut hay drying in the field, warm soil after an afternoon rain, leather gloves, and diesel fuel clinging to hot tractor engines. For me personally, the seasonal perfume is a mix of Deep Woods Off and sunscreen, which leaves me […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957699104/0/brownfieldtwocents~Deep-Woods-Off-Barn-Kittens-and-the-Smell-of-Summer-on-the-Farm/feed/ 0 farm life,hay season,country living,farm smells,barn kittens,Rural America,Two Cents,summer on the farm,Deep Woods Off,AgriNews Column,rural life,commentary,Alpha-gal Syndrome,mosquitoes and ticks Late Spring on the farm smells like hard work, sunshine, and memories. It smells like fresh-cut hay drying in the field, warm soil after an afternoon rain, leather gloves, and diesel fuel clinging to hot tractor engines. For me personally, the seasonal perfume is a mix of Deep Woods Off and sunscreen, which leaves me […] The post Deep Woods Off, Barn Kittens and the Smell of Summer on the Farm appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. Late Spring on the farm smells like hard work, sunshine, and memories. It smells like fresh-cut hay drying in the field, warm soil after an afternoon rain, leather gloves, and diesel fuel clinging to hot tractor engines. For me personally, the ... Brownfield Ag NewsLate Spring on the farm smells like hard work, sunshine, and memories. It smells like fresh-cut hay drying in the field, warm soil after an afternoon rain, leather gloves, and diesel fuel clinging to hot tractor engines. For me personally, the seasonal perfume is a mix of Deep Woods Off and sunscreen, which leaves me […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/two-cents/midwest-agriculture-in-transition-weather-market-pressures-and-the-fight-to-preserve-the-family-farm-way-of-life/ Midwest Agriculture in Transition: Weather, Market Pressures, and the Fight to Preserve the Family Farm Way of Life https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957319358/0/brownfieldtwocents~Midwest-Agriculture-in-Transition-Weather-Market-Pressures-and-the-Fight-to-Preserve-the-Family-Farm-Way-of-Life/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957319358/0/brownfieldtwocents~Midwest-Agriculture-in-Transition-Weather-Market-Pressures-and-the-Fight-to-Preserve-the-Family-Farm-Way-of-Life/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 18:20:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=cyndi_cents&p=311486 With Memorial Day in the rearview mirror and schools in my area closed until fall, we’ve shifted into a different pace of life. Not quite officially summer, but close enough that you can feel it in the long evenings and early mornings. The weather, though, hasn’t quite made up its mind, with daytime temperatures bouncing […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957319358/0/brownfieldtwocents~Midwest-Agriculture-in-Transition-Weather-Market-Pressures-and-the-Fight-to-Preserve-the-Family-Farm-Way-of-Life/feed/ 0 hay season,commodity prices,family farms,crop production,Midwest agriculture,Rural America,Two Cents,livestock farming,farm advocacy,input costs,agricultural economy,AgriNews Column,commentary,farming challenges,rural communities With Memorial Day in the rearview mirror and schools in my area closed until fall, we’ve shifted into a different pace of life. Not quite officially summer, but close enough that you can feel it in the long evenings and early mornings. The weather, though, hasn’t quite made up its mind, with daytime temperatures bouncing […] The post Midwest Agriculture in Transition: Weather, Market Pressures, and the Fight to Preserve the Family Farm Way of Life appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. With Memorial Day in the rearview mirror and schools in my area closed until fall, we’ve shifted into a different pace of life. Not quite officially summer, but close enough that you can feel it in the long evenings and early mornings. Brownfield Ag NewsWith Memorial Day in the rearview mirror and schools in my area closed until fall, we’ve shifted into a different pace of life. Not quite officially summer, but close enough that you can feel it in the long evenings and early mornings. The weather, though, hasn’t quite made up its mind, with daytime temperatures bouncing […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/two-cents/rural-graduation-season-in-the-heartland-bonfires-community-traditions-and-celebrating-the-class-of-2026/ Rural Graduation Season in the Heartland: Bonfires, Community Traditions, and Celebrating the Class of 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956777744/0/brownfieldtwocents~Rural-Graduation-Season-in-the-Heartland-Bonfires-Community-Traditions-and-Celebrating-the-Class-of/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956777744/0/brownfieldtwocents~Rural-Graduation-Season-in-the-Heartland-Bonfires-Community-Traditions-and-Celebrating-the-Class-of/#comments Wed, 20 May 2026 14:19:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=cyndi_cents&p=311202 ‘Tis the season for high school and college graduations! Rural communities across the Heartland are celebrating the young men and women who walk across stages in school gymnasiums, football fields, and community auditoriums to receive diplomas they’ve worked hard to earn. Proud parents, grandparents, teachers, neighbors, and friends are...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956777744/0/brownfieldtwocents~Rural-Graduation-Season-in-the-Heartland-Bonfires-Community-Traditions-and-Celebrating-the-Class-of/feed/ 2 graduation parties,high school graduation 2026,rural America culture,Midwest traditions,rural graduation,Heartland communities,Two Cents,farm kids,community celebrations,AgriNews Column,rural life,agriculture lifestyle,commentary 'Tis the season for high school and college graduations! Rural communities across the Heartland are celebrating the young men and women who walk across stages in school gymnasiums, football fields, and community auditoriums to receive diplomas they’ve worked hard to earn. Proud parents, grandparents, teachers, neighbors, and friends are filling bleachers and folding chairs to […] The post Rural Graduation Season in the Heartland: Bonfires, Community Traditions, and Celebrating the Class of 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. 'Tis the season for high school and college graduations! Rural communities across the Heartland are celebrating the young men and women who walk across stages in school gymnasiums, football fields, and community auditoriums to receive diplomas ... Brownfield Ag News‘Tis the season for high school and college graduations! Rural communities across the Heartland are celebrating the young men and women who walk across stages in school gymnasiums, football fields, and community auditoriums to receive diplomas they’ve worked hard to earn. Proud parents, grandparents, teachers, neighbors, and friends are...

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/two-cents/rural-america-isnt-dying-its-adapting/ Rural America isn’t dying – it’s adapting https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955856519/0/brownfieldtwocents~Rural-America-isnt-dying-its-adapting/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955856519/0/brownfieldtwocents~Rural-America-isnt-dying-its-adapting/#respond Wed, 13 May 2026 14:50:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=cyndi_cents&p=310505 For my entire adult life, I’ve heard people talk about what’s closing, what’s changing, and what’s next in their rural hometowns. Maybe those small towns aren’t dying but instead adapting. Kind of like the people who live in them – resourceful, a little stubborn, and always figuring out how to make do with what they […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955856519/0/brownfieldtwocents~Rural-America-isnt-dying-its-adapting/feed/ 0 Rural Development,small business growth,country living,hometown values,Rural America,Two Cents,childcare challenges,rural economy,small towns,AgriNews Column,rural life,commentary,community support,rural communities,affordable housing For my entire adult life, I’ve heard people talk about what’s closing, what’s changing, and what’s next in their rural hometowns. Maybe those small towns aren’t dying but instead adapting. Kind of like the people who live in them – resourceful, a little stubborn, and always figuring out how to make do with what they […] The post Rural America isn't dying – it's adapting appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. For my entire adult life, I’ve heard people talk about what’s closing, what’s changing, and what’s next in their rural hometowns. Maybe those small towns aren’t dying but instead adapting. Brownfield Ag NewsFor my entire adult life, I’ve heard people talk about what’s closing, what’s changing, and what’s next in their rural hometowns. Maybe those small towns aren’t dying but instead adapting. Kind of like the people who live in them – resourceful, a little stubborn, and always figuring out how to make do with what they […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/two-cents/the-party-may-change-but-relationships-still-matter/ The party may change but relationships still matter https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955409678/0/brownfieldtwocents~The-party-may-change-but-relationships-still-matter/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955409678/0/brownfieldtwocents~The-party-may-change-but-relationships-still-matter/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 17:42:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=cyndi_cents&p=310463 Every year, during the National AgriMarketing Association (NAMA) Annual Conference, Brownfield Ag News throws a party for our advertising partners and everyone else attending the meeting. Those celebratory gatherings have changed significantly in the past 28 years that I have been part of Brownfield. When I first started attending NAMA, I was on...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955409678/0/brownfieldtwocents~The-party-may-change-but-relationships-still-matter/feed/ 0 rural leadership,brownfield ag news,ag marketing,agricultural advertising,NAMA Conference,conference networking,Two Cents,National AgriMarketing Association,Farm Broadcasting,AgriNews Column,agriculture industry events,ag professionals,rural business networking Every year, during the National AgriMarketing Association (NAMA) Annual Conference, Brownfield Ag News throws a party for our advertising partners and everyone else attending the meeting. Those celebratory gatherings have changed significantly in the past 28 years that I have been part of Brownfield. When I first started attending NAMA, I was on the younger […] The post The party may change but relationships still matter appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. Every year, during the National AgriMarketing Association (NAMA) Annual Conference, Brownfield Ag News throws a party for our advertising partners and everyone else attending the meeting. Those celebratory gatherings have changed significantly in ... Brownfield Ag NewsEvery year, during the National AgriMarketing Association (NAMA) Annual Conference, Brownfield Ag News throws a party for our advertising partners and everyone else attending the meeting. Those celebratory gatherings have changed significantly in the past 28 years that I have been part of Brownfield. When I first started attending NAMA, I was on...

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/two-cents/graduation-season-is-here/ Graduation season is here! https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954823151/0/brownfieldtwocents~Graduation-season-is-here/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954823151/0/brownfieldtwocents~Graduation-season-is-here/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:26:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=cyndi_cents&p=310189 High school and college graduation season is upon us once again. It’s a time filled with celebration, reflection, and a fair amount of pageantry. It doesn’t stop there. Eighth grade graduations have been drawing proud families into school gyms, and even kindergarteners are donning caps and gowns for their own ceremonies. Watching a...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954823151/0/brownfieldtwocents~Graduation-season-is-here/feed/ 0 college graduation,parenting,life transitions,career guidance,graduation season,Farm Families,Two Cents,agriculture youth,supporting youth,education and careers,AgriNews Column,commentary,high school graduation,rural communities,mentorship High school and college graduation season is upon us once again. It’s a time filled with celebration, reflection, and a fair amount of pageantry. It doesn’t stop there. Eighth grade graduations have been drawing proud families into school gyms, and even kindergarteners are donning caps and gowns for their own ceremonies. Watching a five-year-old cross […] The post Graduation season is here! appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. High school and college graduation season is upon us once again. It’s a time filled with celebration, reflection, and a fair amount of pageantry. It doesn’t stop there. Eighth grade graduations have been drawing proud families into ... Brownfield Ag NewsHigh school and college graduation season is upon us once again. It’s a time filled with celebration, reflection, and a fair amount of pageantry. It doesn’t stop there. Eighth grade graduations have been drawing proud families into school gyms, and even kindergarteners are donning caps and gowns for their own ceremonies. Watching a...

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/2026/04/crops-and-cows-or-killowatts-a-midwest-dilemma/ Crops and Cows or Killowatts? A Midwest Dilemma https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953796212/0/brownfieldtwocents~Crops-and-Cows-or-Killowatts-A-Midwest-Dilemma/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953796212/0/brownfieldtwocents~Crops-and-Cows-or-Killowatts-A-Midwest-Dilemma/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:57:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?p=309571 Commentary. Land in the Midwest is not just dirt. It’s legacy, livelihood, and, increasingly, a line in the sand. We’re being told that converting productive crop ground and pasture into solar farms is progress. Clean energy. A smart use of space. And I understand that argument. But not all land is created equal, and not […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953796212/0/brownfieldtwocents~Crops-and-Cows-or-Killowatts-A-Midwest-Dilemma/feed/ 1 solar farms farmland,agricultural sustainability,Midwest agriculture,U.S. farming crisis,Two Cents,rural economy impact,cattle industry decline,land use policy,solar energy debate,food security USA,renewable energy farmland,AgriNews Column,Farmland Preservation,commentary,property rights agriculture Commentary. Land in the Midwest is not just dirt. It’s legacy, livelihood, and, increasingly, a line in the sand. We’re being told that converting productive crop ground and pasture into solar farms is progress. Clean energy. A smart use of space. And I understand that argument. But not all land is created equal, and not […] The post Crops and Cows or Killowatts? A Midwest Dilemma appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. Commentary. Land in the Midwest is not just dirt. It’s legacy, livelihood, and, increasingly, a line in the sand. We’re being told that converting productive crop ground and pasture into solar farms is progress. Brownfield Ag NewsCommentary. Land in the Midwest is not just dirt. It’s legacy, livelihood, and, increasingly, a line in the sand. We’re being told that converting productive crop ground and pasture into solar farms is progress. Clean energy. A smart use of space. And I understand that argument. But not all land is created equal, and not […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/two-cents/the-value-of-trust-in-a-noisy-ag-world/ The Value of Trust in a Noisy Ag World https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953530598/0/brownfieldtwocents~The-Value-of-Trust-in-a-Noisy-Ag-World/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953530598/0/brownfieldtwocents~The-Value-of-Trust-in-a-Noisy-Ag-World/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:53:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=cyndi_cents&p=309258 There has never been more information available to farmers than there is today, and yet, in many ways, it’s never been harder to know who or what to trust. How can you be sure that someone or something is reliable, honest, and consistent? Can you can depend on the information or actions, especially when decisions […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953530598/0/brownfieldtwocents~The-Value-of-Trust-in-a-Noisy-Ag-World/feed/ 0 agricultural news,ag technology,farmer trust,ag marketing,Agriculture,farmer insights,Rural America,Two Cents,content marketing agriculture,rural communications,farm decision making,ag industry trends,AgriNews Column,commentary,farm media There has never been more information available to farmers than there is today, and yet, in many ways, it’s never been harder to know who or what to trust. How can you be sure that someone or something is reliable, honest, and consistent? Can you can depend on the information or actions, especially when decisions […] The post The Value of Trust in a Noisy Ag World appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. There has never been more information available to farmers than there is today, and yet, in many ways, it’s never been harder to know who or what to trust. How can you be sure that someone or something is reliable, honest, and consistent? Brownfield Ag NewsThere has never been more information available to farmers than there is today, and yet, in many ways, it’s never been harder to know who or what to trust. How can you be sure that someone or something is reliable, honest, and consistent? Can you can depend on the information or actions, especially when decisions […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/2026/04/cheers-to-another-year-in-farm-radio/ Cheers to another year in Farm Radio https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/952837916/0/brownfieldtwocents~Cheers-to-another-year-in-Farm-Radio/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/952837916/0/brownfieldtwocents~Cheers-to-another-year-in-Farm-Radio/#respond Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:40:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?p=308905 As April 1 rolls around each year, I’m mentally transported back to 1985 when I went from student teaching in a high school ag classroom to work at a local radio station. While some people mark the day with pranks and punchlines, for me it’s always been a moment to take stock and recognize another […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/952837916/0/brownfieldtwocents~Cheers-to-another-year-in-Farm-Radio/feed/ 0 agriculture news,farm news updates,Rural Radio,farming information,local radio farming,ag radio broadcasting,farm radio,Two Cents,ag storytelling,ag industry insights,agricultural communication,AgriNews Column,ag media,digital agriculture content,farmer decision making As April 1 rolls around each year, I’m mentally transported back to 1985 when I went from student teaching in a high school ag classroom to work at a local radio station. While some people mark the day with pranks and punchlines, for me it’s always been a moment to take stock and recognize another […] The post Cheers to another year in Farm Radio appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. As April 1 rolls around each year, I’m mentally transported back to 1985 when I went from student teaching in a high school ag classroom to work at a local radio station. While some people mark the day with pranks and punchlines, for me ... Brownfield Ag NewsAs April 1 rolls around each year, I’m mentally transported back to 1985 when I went from student teaching in a high school ag classroom to work at a local radio station. While some people mark the day with pranks and punchlines, for me it’s always been a moment to take stock and recognize another […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/two-cents/orion/ Remembering Orion Samuelson https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/952238492/0/brownfieldtwocents~Remembering-Orion-Samuelson/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/952238492/0/brownfieldtwocents~Remembering-Orion-Samuelson/#respond Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:16:21 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=cyndi_cents&p=309061 I went digging through my files last week and found something I wrote in August of 2003. Back then, I was reflecting on a man who had already left an indelible mark on agriculture and broadcasting. Today, I read those words again with a heavier heart, knowing that Orion Samuelson signed off for the final […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/952238492/0/brownfieldtwocents~Remembering-Orion-Samuelson/feed/ 0 agriculture news,ag journalism,Chicago Mercantile Exchange,ag communications,agriculture legacy,farm radio,Rural America,Two Cents,National Association of Farm Broadcasters,Orion Samuelson,Farm Broadcasting,U.S. agriculture,AgriNews Column,ag industry leaders,NAFB,Radio Hall of Fame,commentary,National Ag Week I went digging through my files last week and found something I wrote in August of 2003. Back then, I was reflecting on a man who had already left an indelible mark on agriculture and broadcasting. Today, I read those words again with a heavier heart, knowing that Orion Samuelson signed off for the final […] The post Remembering Orion Samuelson appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. I went digging through my files last week and found something I wrote in August of 2003. Back then, I was reflecting on a man who had already left an indelible mark on agriculture and broadcasting. Today, I read those words again with a heavier ... Brownfield Ag NewsI went digging through my files last week and found something I wrote in August of 2003. Back then, I was reflecting on a man who had already left an indelible mark on agriculture and broadcasting. Today, I read those words again with a heavier heart, knowing that Orion Samuelson signed off for the final […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/2026/03/remembering-orion/ Remembering Orion https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/952234787/0/brownfieldtwocents~Remembering-Orion/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/952234787/0/brownfieldtwocents~Remembering-Orion/#respond Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:07:21 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?p=309058 I went digging through my files last week and found something I wrote in August of 2003. Back then, I was reflecting on a man who had already left an indelible mark on agriculture and broadcasting. Today, I read those words again with a heavier heart, knowing that Orion Samuelson signed off for the final […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/952234787/0/brownfieldtwocents~Remembering-Orion/feed/ 0 agriculture news,ag journalism,Chicago Mercantile Exchange,WGN Radio,ag communications,agriculture legacy,farm radio,Rural America,Two Cents,National Association of Farm Broadcasters,Orion Samuelson,Farm Broadcasting,U.S. agriculture,AgriNews Column,ag industry leaders,Radio Hall of Fame,commentary,National Ag Week I went digging through my files last week and found something I wrote in August of 2003. Back then, I was reflecting on a man who had already left an indelible mark on agriculture and broadcasting. Today, I read those words again with a heavier heart, knowing that Orion Samuelson signed off for the final […] The post Remembering Orion appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. I went digging through my files last week and found something I wrote in August of 2003. Back then, I was reflecting on a man who had already left an indelible mark on agriculture and broadcasting. Today, I read those words again with a heavier ... Brownfield Ag NewsI went digging through my files last week and found something I wrote in August of 2003. Back then, I was reflecting on a man who had already left an indelible mark on agriculture and broadcasting. Today, I read those words again with a heavier heart, knowing that Orion Samuelson signed off for the final […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/two-cents/celebrating-women-in-agriculture/ Celebrating Women in Agriculture https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/951218492/0/brownfieldtwocents~Celebrating-Women-in-Agriculture/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/951218492/0/brownfieldtwocents~Celebrating-Women-in-Agriculture/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:41:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=cyndi_cents&p=308555 I come from a long line of women in agriculture. National Agriculture Week during National Women’s History Month is the perfect time to recognize and celebrate them! Here’s “My Two Cents” on the subject:

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/951218492/0/brownfieldtwocents~Celebrating-Women-in-Agriculture/feed/ 0 Women’s History Month,agricultural legacy,rural women leaders,Two Cents,Women in Agriculture,National Agriculture Week,women farmers,farm women,generational farming,ag women I come from a long line of women in agriculture. National Agriculture Week during National Women's History Month is the perfect time to recognize and celebrate them! Here's “My Two Cents” on the subject: The post Celebrating Women in Agriculture appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. I come from a long line of women in agriculture. National Agriculture Week during National Women's History Month is the perfect time to recognize and celebrate them! Here's “My Two Cents” on the subject: Brownfield Ag NewsI come from a long line of women in agriculture. National Agriculture Week during National Women’s History Month is the perfect time to recognize and celebrate them! Here’s “My Two Cents” on the subject:

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/two-cents/shamrocks-spring-fields-and-a-little-irish-luck/ Shamrocks, Spring Fields, and a Little Irish Luck https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950839100/0/brownfieldtwocents~Shamrocks-Spring-Fields-and-a-Little-Irish-Luck/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950839100/0/brownfieldtwocents~Shamrocks-Spring-Fields-and-a-Little-Irish-Luck/#respond Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:34:11 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=cyndi_cents&p=308100 Every March, as St. Patrick’s Day rolls around, many people think of parades, green beer, and maybe a little extra luck. But if you have roots in agriculture, you will notice a deeper connection: St. Patrick’s Day is tied to the cycles of the land and the rhythms of farm life. This year it falls […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950839100/0/brownfieldtwocents~Shamrocks-Spring-Fields-and-a-Little-Irish-Luck/feed/ 0 agricultural traditions,American farmers,Agriculture,spring fields,Two Cents,farming lifestyle,shamrocks,crop season,farming,Irish sayings,St. Patrick’s Day,farmers,National Agriculture Week,spring planting,AgriNews Column,commentary,Livestock,rural communities Every March, as St. Patrick’s Day rolls around, many people think of parades, green beer, and maybe a little extra luck. But if you have roots in agriculture, you will notice a deeper connection: St. Patrick’s Day is tied to the cycles of the land and the rhythms of farm life. This year it falls […] The post Shamrocks, Spring Fields, and a Little Irish Luck appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. Every March, as St. Patrick’s Day rolls around, many people think of parades, green beer, and maybe a little extra luck. But if you have roots in agriculture, you will notice a deeper connection: St. Patrick’ Brownfield Ag NewsEvery March, as St. Patrick’s Day rolls around, many people think of parades, green beer, and maybe a little extra luck. But if you have roots in agriculture, you will notice a deeper connection: St. Patrick’s Day is tied to the cycles of the land and the rhythms of farm life. This year it falls […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/two-cents/the-risks-of-ai-in-agriculture-why-farmers-must-balance-technology-with-experience/ The Risks of AI in Agriculture: Why Farmers Must Balance Technology with Experience https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/949979381/0/brownfieldtwocents~The-Risks-of-AI-in-Agriculture-Why-Farmers-Must-Balance-Technology-with-Experience/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/949979381/0/brownfieldtwocents~The-Risks-of-AI-in-Agriculture-Why-Farmers-Must-Balance-Technology-with-Experience/#respond Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:48:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=cyndi_cents&p=307756 Artificial intelligence is becoming a bigger part of agriculture every year. From equipment that practically drives itself to software that recommends when to spray, fertilize, or plant – the technology promises to help farmers be more efficient and productive. I saw a LOT of AI innovation in the trade show at the recent Commodity Classic....

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/949979381/0/brownfieldtwocents~The-Risks-of-AI-in-Agriculture-Why-Farmers-Must-Balance-Technology-with-Experience/feed/ 0 Ag Innovation,farm automation,precision agriculture,ag technology risks,farm data ownership,farm management technology,future of farming technology,Commodity Classic 2026,Two Cents,digital agriculture,AI farming technology,cybersecurity in agriculture,artificial intelligence in agriculture,AgriNews Column,commentary Artificial intelligence is becoming a bigger part of agriculture every year. From equipment that practically drives itself to software that recommends when to spray, fertilize, or plant – the technology promises to help farmers be more efficient and productive. I saw a LOT of AI innovation in the trade show at the recent Commodity Classic. […] The post The Risks of AI in Agriculture: Why Farmers Must Balance Technology with Experience appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. Artificial intelligence is becoming a bigger part of agriculture every year. From equipment that practically drives itself to software that recommends when to spray, fertilize, or plant – the technology promises to help farmers be more ... Brownfield Ag NewsArtificial intelligence is becoming a bigger part of agriculture every year. From equipment that practically drives itself to software that recommends when to spray, fertilize, or plant – the technology promises to help farmers be more efficient and productive. I saw a LOT of AI innovation in the trade show at the recent Commodity Classic....

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/two-cents/from-blue-jacket-to-broadcast-how-ffa-shaped-my-journey-and-continues-to-transform-the-future-of-agriculture/ From Blue Jacket to Broadcast: How FFA Shaped My Journey and Continues to Transform the Future of Agriculture https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/948492149/0/brownfieldtwocents~From-Blue-Jacket-to-Broadcast-How-FFA-Shaped-My-Journey-and-Continues-to-Transform-the-Future-of-Agriculture/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/948492149/0/brownfieldtwocents~From-Blue-Jacket-to-Broadcast-How-FFA-Shaped-My-Journey-and-Continues-to-Transform-the-Future-of-Agriculture/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:23:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=cyndi_cents&p=306976 The blue jacket isn’t just something I talk about. It’s something I’ve lived. Long before I ever held a microphone, I zipped up that blue corduroy jacket as a high school FFA member, just as my sister, my dad and my grandpa had before me. I stayed involved as a collegiate FFA member at Western […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/948492149/0/brownfieldtwocents~From-Blue-Jacket-to-Broadcast-How-FFA-Shaped-My-Journey-and-Continues-to-Transform-the-Future-of-Agriculture/feed/ 0 agricultural education leadership,ag youth leadership development,FFA student leadership,careers in agriculture,Honorary American FFA Degree,FFA alumni success stories,agriculture education,Two Cents,FFA leadership,Future Farmers of America history,National FFA Organization impact,AgriNews Column,Missouri FFA Foundation,commentary,future of agriculture leadership The blue jacket isn’t just something I talk about. It’s something I’ve lived. Long before I ever held a microphone, I zipped up that blue corduroy jacket as a high school FFA member, just as my sister, my dad and my grandpa had before me. I stayed involved as a collegiate FFA member at Western […] The post From Blue Jacket to Broadcast: How FFA Shaped My Journey and Continues to Transform the Future of Agriculture appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. The blue jacket isn’t just something I talk about. It’s something I’ve lived. Long before I ever held a microphone, I zipped up that blue corduroy jacket as a high school FFA member, just as my sister, my dad and my grandpa had ... Brownfield Ag NewsThe blue jacket isn’t just something I talk about. It’s something I’ve lived. Long before I ever held a microphone, I zipped up that blue corduroy jacket as a high school FFA member, just as my sister, my dad and my grandpa had before me. I stayed involved as a collegiate FFA member at Western […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/two-cents/alpha-gal-syndrome-is-no-joke-how-a-tick-bite-led-to-a-life-changing-red-meat-allergy-diagnosis/ Alpha-Gal Syndrome Is No Joke: How a Tick Bite Led to a Life-Changing Red Meat Allergy Diagnosis https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/947573213/0/brownfieldtwocents~AlphaGal-Syndrome-Is-No-Joke-How-a-Tick-Bite-Led-to-a-LifeChanging-Red-Meat-Allergy-Diagnosis/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/947573213/0/brownfieldtwocents~AlphaGal-Syndrome-Is-No-Joke-How-a-Tick-Bite-Led-to-a-LifeChanging-Red-Meat-Allergy-Diagnosis/#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:04:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=cyndi_cents&p=306626 My husband was recently diagnosed with Alpha-gal syndrome. It’s no joke. What started as simple itching in October of 2024 turned into months of confusion, frustration, and a whole lot of unnecessary stress. At first, it didn’t seem like much. Just itching and then hives that wouldn’t quit. After a week, he called his nurse […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/947573213/0/brownfieldtwocents~AlphaGal-Syndrome-Is-No-Joke-How-a-Tick-Bite-Led-to-a-LifeChanging-Red-Meat-Allergy-Diagnosis/feed/ 1 rural health risks,red meat allergy,food allergy from ticks,Lone Star Tick,beef allergy symptoms,Two Cents,alpha gal allergy,alpha-gal diagnosis,delayed food allergy reaction,tick bite illness,AgriNews Column,rural life,agriculture tick exposure,commentary,mammal meat allergy,Alpha-gal Syndrome My husband was recently diagnosed with Alpha-gal syndrome. It’s no joke. What started as simple itching in October of 2024 turned into months of confusion, frustration, and a whole lot of unnecessary stress. At first, it didn’t seem like much. Just itching and then hives that wouldn’t quit. After a week, he called his nurse […] The post Alpha-Gal Syndrome Is No Joke: How a Tick Bite Led to a Life-Changing Red Meat Allergy Diagnosis appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. My husband was recently diagnosed with Alpha-gal syndrome. It’s no joke. What started as simple itching in October of 2024 turned into months of confusion, frustration, and a whole lot of unnecessary stress. At first, it didn’ Brownfield Ag NewsMy husband was recently diagnosed with Alpha-gal syndrome. It’s no joke. What started as simple itching in October of 2024 turned into months of confusion, frustration, and a whole lot of unnecessary stress. At first, it didn’t seem like much. Just itching and then hives that wouldn’t quit. After a week, he called his nurse […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/two-cents/agriculture-is-about-people-why-relationships-communication-and-culture-drive-farm-success/ Agriculture Is About People: Why Relationships, Communication, and Culture Drive Farm Success https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/945961286/0/brownfieldtwocents~Agriculture-Is-About-People-Why-Relationships-Communication-and-Culture-Drive-Farm-Success/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/945961286/0/brownfieldtwocents~Agriculture-Is-About-People-Why-Relationships-Communication-and-Culture-Drive-Farm-Success/#respond Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:06:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=cyndi_cents&p=306434 Agriculture has never been just about acres, animals, or equipment. It’s about people. It’s about families, partnerships, neighbors, and communities whose lives are tied to the land and to each other. Even when the work feels solitary, farming and ranching are never truly solo efforts. Every decision we make connects to someone else -a lender,...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/945961286/0/brownfieldtwocents~Agriculture-Is-About-People-Why-Relationships-Communication-and-Culture-Drive-Farm-Success/feed/ 0 farmer leadership,farm relationships,farm sustainability,ag stewardship,agricultural industry leadership,Agriculture,consumer trust in agriculture,Two Cents,agricultural communication,sustainable agriculture,AgriNews Column,commentary,Ag Education,farm culture,rural communities Agriculture has never been just about acres, animals, or equipment. It’s about people. It’s about families, partnerships, neighbors, and communities whose lives are tied to the land and to each other. Even when the work feels solitary, farming and ranching are never truly solo efforts. Every decision we make connects to someone else -a lender, […] The post Agriculture Is About People: Why Relationships, Communication, and Culture Drive Farm Success appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. Agriculture has never been just about acres, animals, or equipment. It’s about people. It’s about families, partnerships, neighbors, and communities whose lives are tied to the land and to each other. Even when the work feels solitary, ... Brownfield Ag NewsAgriculture has never been just about acres, animals, or equipment. It’s about people. It’s about families, partnerships, neighbors, and communities whose lives are tied to the land and to each other. Even when the work feels solitary, farming and ranching are never truly solo efforts. Every decision we make connects to someone else -a lender,...

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/two-cents/january-on-the-farm-winter-sadness-loss-and-the-quiet-strength-of-enduring-the-hardest-season/ January on the Farm: Winter Sadness, Loss, and the Quiet Strength of Enduring the Hardest Season https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/943223591/0/brownfieldtwocents~January-on-the-Farm-Winter-Sadness-Loss-and-the-Quiet-Strength-of-Enduring-the-Hardest-Season/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/943223591/0/brownfieldtwocents~January-on-the-Farm-Winter-Sadness-Loss-and-the-Quiet-Strength-of-Enduring-the-Hardest-Season/#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:08:36 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=cyndi_cents&p=305567 Commentary. In the blink of an eye, we say goodbye to the first month of 2026. January and February are the hardest months for me. There is an undefinable sadness that settles in quietly following the hustle and bustle of the holidays. It arrives with the gray skies that seem to stick around for days […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/943223591/0/brownfieldtwocents~January-on-the-Farm-Winter-Sadness-Loss-and-the-Quiet-Strength-of-Enduring-the-Hardest-Season/feed/ 0 January farm life,seasonal depression,winter sadness,hope in agriculture,Two Cents,grief and farming,farming in winter,rural resilience,farmer mental health,AgriNews Column,agriculture mental health,enduring winter,commentary,farm life reflections,winter on the farm Commentary. In the blink of an eye, we say goodbye to the first month of 2026. January and February are the hardest months for me. There is an undefinable sadness that settles in quietly following the hustle and bustle of the holidays. It arrives with the gray skies that seem to stick around for days […] The post January on the Farm: Winter Sadness, Loss, and the Quiet Strength of Enduring the Hardest Season appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. Commentary. In the blink of an eye, we say goodbye to the first month of 2026. January and February are the hardest months for me. There is an undefinable sadness that settles in quietly following the hustle and bustle of the holidays. Brownfield Ag NewsCommentary. In the blink of an eye, we say goodbye to the first month of 2026. January and February are the hardest months for me. There is an undefinable sadness that settles in quietly following the hustle and bustle of the holidays. It arrives with the gray skies that seem to stick around for days […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/two-cents/why-affordable-holiday-meals-dont-tell-the-whole-story-about-farming-and-sustainability/ Why Affordable Holiday Meals Don’t Tell the Whole Story About Farming and Sustainability https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/939479084/0/brownfieldtwocents~Why-Affordable-Holiday-Meals-Don%e2%80%99t-Tell-the-Whole-Story-About-Farming-and-Sustainability/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/939479084/0/brownfieldtwocents~Why-Affordable-Holiday-Meals-Don%e2%80%99t-Tell-the-Whole-Story-About-Farming-and-Sustainability/#respond Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:58:06 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=cyndi_cents&p=304332 Commentary. Every holiday season we tell consumers they should be thankful for an abundant and affordable food supply. It has almost become a seasonal slogan; a gentle reminder that in the United States food remains relatively accessible and less expensive than in many parts of the world. Yet what often goes unacknowledged is how strongly […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/939479084/0/brownfieldtwocents~Why-Affordable-Holiday-Meals-Don%e2%80%99t-Tell-the-Whole-Story-About-Farming-and-Sustainability/feed/ 0 American farmers,farm economics,farm sustainability,Two Cents,holiday food prices,supporting farmers,sustainable agriculture,food system resilience,food affordability,AgriNews Column,commentary,agricultural challenges,Thanksgiving meal cost Commentary. Every holiday season we tell consumers they should be thankful for an abundant and affordable food supply. It has almost become a seasonal slogan; a gentle reminder that in the United States food remains relatively accessible and less expensive than in many parts of the world. Yet what often goes unacknowledged is how strongly […] The post Why Affordable Holiday Meals Don’t Tell the Whole Story About Farming and Sustainability appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. Commentary. Every holiday season we tell consumers they should be thankful for an abundant and affordable food supply. It has almost become a seasonal slogan; a gentle reminder that in the United States food remains relatively accessible and less ... Brownfield Ag NewsCommentary. Every holiday season we tell consumers they should be thankful for an abundant and affordable food supply. It has almost become a seasonal slogan; a gentle reminder that in the United States food remains relatively accessible and less expensive than in many parts of the world. Yet what often goes unacknowledged is how strongly […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/two-cents/country-christmas-magic-farm-life-traditions-rustic-holiday-sayings-and-rural-cheer/ Country Christmas Magic: Farm Life Traditions, Rustic Holiday Sayings, and Rural Cheer https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/939258824/0/brownfieldtwocents~Country-Christmas-Magic-Farm-Life-Traditions-Rustic-Holiday-Sayings-and-Rural-Cheer/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/939258824/0/brownfieldtwocents~Country-Christmas-Magic-Farm-Life-Traditions-Rustic-Holiday-Sayings-and-Rural-Cheer/#respond Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:53:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=cyndi_cents&p=304327 Commentary I don’t know about you, but every year, Christmas sneaks up on me. Suddenly, it’s the middle of December, and I’m scrambling to get Christmas cards together. You’d think by now I would have it all planned, but nope, here I am, coffee in one hand, a pen in the other, and a stack […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/939258824/0/brownfieldtwocents~Country-Christmas-Magic-Farm-Life-Traditions-Rustic-Holiday-Sayings-and-Rural-Cheer/feed/ 0 agricultural lifestyle,rural holiday life,farm Christmas traditions,farm family Christmas,country Christmas,Two Cents,rural living holidays,Christmas on the farm,AgriNews Column,commentary,Christmas cards country style,country holiday humor,rustic Christmas sayings Commentary I don’t know about you, but every year, Christmas sneaks up on me. Suddenly, it’s the middle of December, and I’m scrambling to get Christmas cards together. You’d think by now I would have it all planned, but nope, here I am, coffee in one hand, a pen in the other, and a stack […] The post Country Christmas Magic: Farm Life Traditions, Rustic Holiday Sayings, and Rural Cheer appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. Commentary I don’t know about you, but every year, Christmas sneaks up on me. Suddenly, it’s the middle of December, and I’m scrambling to get Christmas cards together. You’d think by now I would have it all planned, but ... Brownfield Ag NewsCommentary I don’t know about you, but every year, Christmas sneaks up on me. Suddenly, it’s the middle of December, and I’m scrambling to get Christmas cards together. You’d think by now I would have it all planned, but nope, here I am, coffee in one hand, a pen in the other, and a stack […]

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