Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:00:19 +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/market-news/soybean-futures-down-sharply-to-start-the-week/ Soybean futures down sharply to start the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950714519/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-futures-down-sharply-to-start-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950714519/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-futures-down-sharply-to-start-the-week/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:00:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=308327 Soybeans were sharply lower to start the week, and nearby soybean contracts were actually limit down on Monday.  The market is concerned that the trade meeting with China could be delayed beyond its late March scheduled date amid the ongoing issues in the Gulf region.  While Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent tried to downplay the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950714519/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-futures-down-sharply-to-start-the-week/feed/ 0Soybeans were sharply lower to start the week, and nearby soybean contracts were actually limit down on Monday.  The market is concerned that the trade meeting with China could be delayed beyond its late March scheduled date amid the ongoing issues in the Gulf region.  While Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent tried to downplay the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/war-abroad-costs-at-home-fuel-and-fertilizer-prices-rise-for-farmers/ War abroad, costs at home: fuel and fertilizer prices rise for farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950713523/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~War-abroad-costs-at-home-fuel-and-fertilizer-prices-rise-for-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950713523/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~War-abroad-costs-at-home-fuel-and-fertilizer-prices-rise-for-farmers/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:53:06 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=308323 The conflict in the Middle East is driving up ag input prices. Southwest Minnesota corn and soybean grower Bryan Biegler says he applied all his phosphate and potassium for 2026 last fall. “Locked in my nitrogen about a day after the war started. I use anhydrous, and at that time it was $905 a ton […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950713523/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~War-abroad-costs-at-home-fuel-and-fertilizer-prices-rise-for-farmers/feed/ 0The conflict in the Middle East is driving up ag input prices. Southwest Minnesota corn and soybean grower Bryan Biegler says he applied all his phosphate and potassium for 2026 last fall. “Locked in my nitrogen about a day after the war started. I use anhydrous, and at that time it was $905 a ton […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/heavy-snow-damages-ne-wisconsin-dairy-farm/ Heavy snow damages NE Wisconsin dairy farm https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950711522/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heavy-snow-damages-NE-Wisconsin-dairy-farm/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950711522/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heavy-snow-damages-NE-Wisconsin-dairy-farm/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:43:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=308321 The blizzard that moved through Wisconsin Sunday and Monday dumped enough wet, heavy snow to collapse a farm building. Anthony Knorn with Junion Homestead Farm near Casco, Wisconsin, tells Brownfield that around two feet of snow was too much for the holding area between the main dairy barn and the milking parlor. “A couple of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950711522/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heavy-snow-damages-NE-Wisconsin-dairy-farm/feed/ 0The blizzard that moved through Wisconsin Sunday and Monday dumped enough wet, heavy snow to collapse a farm building. Anthony Knorn with Junion Homestead Farm near Casco, Wisconsin, tells Brownfield that around two feet of snow was too much for the holding area between the main dairy barn and the milking parlor. “A couple of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/lab-grown-honeybees-could-be-future-of-food-production/ Lab grown honeybees could be future of food production https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950711441/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lab-grown-honeybees-could-be-future-of-food-production/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950711441/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lab-grown-honeybees-could-be-future-of-food-production/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:39:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=308319 The founder of ForgeBee says lab-grown honeybees may be a key to the future of food production. Gene Robinson, who’s also a professor at the University of Illinois, says colony collapse and other factors continue to contribute to the decline in wild honeybee populations. “One-third of our nation’s food supply depends on honeybees.”  He says, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950711441/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lab-grown-honeybees-could-be-future-of-food-production/feed/ 0The founder of ForgeBee says lab-grown honeybees may be a key to the future of food production. Gene Robinson, who’s also a professor at the University of Illinois, says colony collapse and other factors continue to contribute to the decline in wild honeybee populations. “One-third of our nation’s food supply depends on honeybees.”  He says, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-march-16-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 16, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950709722/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-March/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950709722/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-March/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:33:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=308322 May corn $4.54, down 13 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans $11.55 and 1/4, down 70 centsMay soybean meal $312.20, down $10.50May soybean oil 63.94, down 350 pointsMay Chicago wheat $6.97 and 1/4, down 16 and 1/2 centsApr. live cattle $233.25, up $2.35Apr. feeder cattle $349.85, up $6.75Apr. lean hogs $93.50, up 05 centsApr. Class III milk […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950709722/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-March/feed/ 0May corn $4.54, down 13 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans $11.55 and 1/4, down 70 centsMay soybean meal $312.20, down $10.50May soybean oil 63.94, down 350 pointsMay Chicago wheat $6.97 and 1/4, down 16 and 1/2 centsApr. live cattle $233.25, up $2.35Apr. feeder cattle $349.85, up $6.75Apr. lean hogs $93.50, up 05 centsApr. Class III milk […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-sharply-higher-to-start-the-week-5/ Cattle futures sharply higher to start the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950708528/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-sharply-higher-to-start-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950708528/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-sharply-higher-to-start-the-week/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:28:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=308320 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply higher on oversold signals and sharply higher boxed beef during the session.  April live cattle closed $2.35 higher at $233.25 and June live cattle closed $2.92 higher at $231.87.  April feeder cattle closed $6.75 higher at $349.85 and May feeder cattle closed $6.37 higher […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950708528/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-sharply-higher-to-start-the-week/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply higher on oversold signals and sharply higher boxed beef during the session.  April live cattle closed $2.35 higher at $233.25 and June live cattle closed $2.92 higher at $231.87.  April feeder cattle closed $6.75 higher at $349.85 and May feeder cattle closed $6.37 higher […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wertish-healthcare-costs-continue-to-burden-farm-families/ Wertish: healthcare costs continue to burden farm families https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950707652/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wertish-healthcare-costs-continue-to-burden-farm-families/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950707652/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wertish-healthcare-costs-continue-to-burden-farm-families/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:20:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=308318 Healthcare costs continue to be a burden for many farm families. Minnesota Farmers Union president Gary Wertish says premiums are rising. “With the (Affordable Care Act) subsidy getting removed. And healthcare affects everybody, it’s not a partisan issue. And we need to look at that seriously.” He tells Brownfield some states are attempting to create […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950707652/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wertish-healthcare-costs-continue-to-burden-farm-families/feed/ 0Healthcare costs continue to be a burden for many farm families. Minnesota Farmers Union president Gary Wertish says premiums are rising. “With the (Affordable Care Act) subsidy getting removed. And healthcare affects everybody, it’s not a partisan issue. And we need to look at that seriously.” He tells Brownfield some states are attempting to create […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/fire-weather-concerns-persist-in-the-western-corn-belt-this-week/ Fire weather concerns persist in the Western Corn Belt this week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950705267/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fire-weather-concerns-persist-in-the-Western-Corn-Belt-this-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950705267/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fire-weather-concerns-persist-in-the-Western-Corn-Belt-this-week/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:03:55 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=308310 A climatologist says elevated wildfire risks will likely continue through the week for parts of the Western Corn Belt.  Eric Hunt with the University of Nebraska says conditions could slightly improve over the next 24 to 48 hours. “Much warmer temperatures in western Nebraska and spreading into the eastern portions of the state on Wednesday. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950705267/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fire-weather-concerns-persist-in-the-Western-Corn-Belt-this-week/feed/ 0A climatologist says elevated wildfire risks will likely continue through the week for parts of the Western Corn Belt.  Eric Hunt with the University of Nebraska says conditions could slightly improve over the next 24 to 48 hours. “Much warmer temperatures in western Nebraska and spreading into the eastern portions of the state on Wednesday. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/mofb-fertilizer-price-spike-adds-stress-for-farmers-ahead-of-planting/ MOFB: fertilizer price spike adds stress for farmers ahead of planting https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950705252/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MOFB-fertilizer-price-spike-adds-stress-for-farmers-ahead-of-planting/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950705252/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MOFB-fertilizer-price-spike-adds-stress-for-farmers-ahead-of-planting/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:02:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=308301 The president of Missouri Farm Bureau says the recent spike in fertilizer prices is adding new stress for farmers heading into planting season. Garrett Hawkins tells Brownfield “the reality is 75 percent of the fertilizer we’re going to use this spring is already stateside and in warehouses. Yes, there’s another quarter that has to come […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950705252/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MOFB-fertilizer-price-spike-adds-stress-for-farmers-ahead-of-planting/feed/ 0The president of Missouri Farm Bureau says the recent spike in fertilizer prices is adding new stress for farmers heading into planting season. Garrett Hawkins tells Brownfield “the reality is 75 percent of the fertilizer we’re going to use this spring is already stateside and in warehouses. Yes, there’s another quarter that has to come […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/afbf-says-work-continues-to-reverse-the-ag-trade-deficit/ AFBF says work continues to reverse the ag trade deficit https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950705213/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~AFBF-says-work-continues-to-reverse-the-ag-trade-deficit/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950705213/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~AFBF-says-work-continues-to-reverse-the-ag-trade-deficit/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:00:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=308314 The senior director of government affairs with the American Farm Bureau Federation says the Trump administration continues to look for ways to address the ag trade deficit. David Salmonsen says finalizing new trade agreements could help boost demand for U.S. ag goods. “We’ve had several new deals with southeast Asian countries that we’ve never had before,” […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950705213/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~AFBF-says-work-continues-to-reverse-the-ag-trade-deficit/feed/ 0The senior director of government affairs with the American Farm Bureau Federation says the Trump administration continues to look for ways to address the ag trade deficit. David Salmonsen says finalizing new trade agreements could help boost demand for U.S. ag goods. “We’ve had several new deals with southeast Asian countries that we’ve never had before,” […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-think-tank-aims-to-shape-u-s-agrifood-strategy/ New think tank aims to shape U.S. agrifood strategy https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950705216/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-think-tank-aims-to-shape-US-agrifood-strategy/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950705216/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-think-tank-aims-to-shape-US-agrifood-strategy/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=308315 A new nonpartisan think tank aims to connect food, policy, and national security. Brett Sciotto, CEO of Idealyst Innovation, says they’ve launched the Center for American Food Power to help ensure the U.S. can meet future food, fuel, and fiber needs while sustaining global leadership in agricultural innovation and agrifood exports. “All of us are […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950705216/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-think-tank-aims-to-shape-US-agrifood-strategy/feed/ 0A new nonpartisan think tank aims to connect food, policy, and national security. Brett Sciotto, CEO of Idealyst Innovation, says they’ve launched the Center for American Food Power to help ensure the U.S. can meet future food, fuel, and fiber needs while sustaining global leadership in agricultural innovation and agrifood exports. “All of us are […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/smith-politics-and-big-oil-slow-nationwide-year-round-e15-push/ Smith: politics and big oil slow nationwide year-round E15 push https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950705000/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Smith-politics-and-big-oil-slow-nationwide-yearround-E-push/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950705000/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Smith-politics-and-big-oil-slow-nationwide-yearround-E-push/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:55:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=308300 A U.S. Senator from Minnesota says politics have made nationwide, year-round E15 an interesting topic of discussion in the Senate. “It’s hard to find someone who opposes it, yet you really can’t get it done.” Tina Smith tells Brownfield “let’s be honest. I think there are U.S. Senators who have big oil interests in their […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950705000/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Smith-politics-and-big-oil-slow-nationwide-yearround-E-push/feed/ 0A U.S. Senator from Minnesota says politics have made nationwide, year-round E15 an interesting topic of discussion in the Senate. “It’s hard to find someone who opposes it, yet you really can’t get it done.” Tina Smith tells Brownfield “let’s be honest. I think there are U.S. Senators who have big oil interests in their […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/soybean-futures-fall-as-trade-deal-with-china-delayed-brazil-steps-up-exports/ Soybean futures fall as trade deal with China delayed, Brazil steps up exports https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950703431/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-futures-fall-as-trade-deal-with-China-delayed-Brazil-steps-up-exports/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950703431/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-futures-fall-as-trade-deal-with-China-delayed-Brazil-steps-up-exports/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:48:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=308302 A market analyst says a possible delay in an upcoming U.S. and China meeting could slow progress on a trade deal, and that is part of the reason soybean futures have traded 70 cents lower (limit down) as the week begins. Arlan Suderman with StoneX Group tells Brownfield “the White House has clarified they still […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950703431/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-futures-fall-as-trade-deal-with-China-delayed-Brazil-steps-up-exports/feed/ 0A market analyst says a possible delay in an upcoming U.S. and China meeting could slow progress on a trade deal, and that is part of the reason soybean futures have traded 70 cents lower (limit down) as the week begins. Arlan Suderman with StoneX Group tells Brownfield “the White House has clarified they still […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/high-protein-dairy-demand-drives-michigan-milk-processing-growth/ High-protein dairy demand drives Michigan milk processing growth https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950702495/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Highprotein-dairy-demand-drives-Michigan-milk-processing-growth/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950702495/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Highprotein-dairy-demand-drives-Michigan-milk-processing-growth/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:38:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=308309 Michigan dairy processors say they have not been able to keep up with increasing demand for high-protein products. Country Fresh Dairy’s Eric Crawford recently testified before the state’s House Ag Committee as part of an industry presentation. “We doubled our capacity with cottage cheese just this past month, added in four new vats so that […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950702495/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Highprotein-dairy-demand-drives-Michigan-milk-processing-growth/feed/ 0Michigan dairy processors say they have not been able to keep up with increasing demand for high-protein products. Country Fresh Dairy’s Eric Crawford recently testified before the state’s House Ag Committee as part of an industry presentation. “We doubled our capacity with cottage cheese just this past month, added in four new vats so that […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/house-ag-committees-farm-bill-proposal-focused-on-boosting-ag-research-and-supporting-the-next-generation/ House Ag Committee’s Farm Bill proposal focused on boosting ag research and supporting the next generation https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950701688/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~House-Ag-Committees-Farm-Bill-proposal-focused-on-boosting-ag-research-and-supporting-the-next-generation/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950701688/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~House-Ag-Committees-Farm-Bill-proposal-focused-on-boosting-ag-research-and-supporting-the-next-generation/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:28:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=308304 Ohio Farm Bureau’s senior director of state and national policy says federal funding that supports key farm bill programs is critical to the future of the ag industry.  Brad Bales says continued investments in research and development could help strengthen the global food supply.  “Investing in research and making sure that we are able to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950701688/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~House-Ag-Committees-Farm-Bill-proposal-focused-on-boosting-ag-research-and-supporting-the-next-generation/feed/ 0Ohio Farm Bureau’s senior director of state and national policy says federal funding that supports key farm bill programs is critical to the future of the ag industry.  Brad Bales says continued investments in research and development could help strengthen the global food supply.  “Investing in research and making sure that we are able to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/conservation-practices-could-help-farms-weather-economic-downturn-aft-ceo-says/ Conservation practices could help farms weather economic downturn, AFT CEO says https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950699741/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Conservation-practices-could-help-farms-weather-economic-downturn-AFT-CEO-says/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950699741/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Conservation-practices-could-help-farms-weather-economic-downturn-AFT-CEO-says/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:18:47 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=308303 The president and CEO of American Farmland Trust says the current farm economy is creating serious financial challenges for many producers. John Piotti tells Brownfield, “Input costs are at all-time highs, prices for some row crops are pretty low compared to recent years. We’re also seeing land prices and equipment prices be excessively high.” He […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950699741/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Conservation-practices-could-help-farms-weather-economic-downturn-AFT-CEO-says/feed/ 0The president and CEO of American Farmland Trust says the current farm economy is creating serious financial challenges for many producers. John Piotti tells Brownfield, “Input costs are at all-time highs, prices for some row crops are pretty low compared to recent years. We’re also seeing land prices and equipment prices be excessively high.” He […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/more-cows-more-milk-less-money-to-farmers-in-january/ More cows, more milk, less money to farmers in January https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950698964/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~More-cows-more-milk-less-money-to-farmers-in-January/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950698964/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~More-cows-more-milk-less-money-to-farmers-in-January/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:07:54 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=308299 New USDA data shows U.S. milk production continues to grow with more cows, and more milk per cow. The National Ag Statistics Service says Milk production in January was 19,81 billion pounds, compared to 19.52 billion pounds in December of 2025 and 19.19 billion pounds a year ago. There were 9.58 million milk cows in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950698964/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~More-cows-more-milk-less-money-to-farmers-in-January/feed/ 0New USDA data shows U.S. milk production continues to grow with more cows, and more milk per cow. The National Ag Statistics Service says Milk production in January was 19,81 billion pounds, compared to 19.52 billion pounds in December of 2025 and 19.19 billion pounds a year ago. There were 9.58 million milk cows in […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/solutions-from-the-land-emphasizes-importance-of-technical-support-for-farm-bill-programs/ Solutions from the Land emphasizes importance of technical support for farm bill programs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950686976/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Solutions-from-the-Land-emphasizes-importance-of-technical-support-for-farm-bill-programs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950686976/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Solutions-from-the-Land-emphasizes-importance-of-technical-support-for-farm-bill-programs/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:50:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=308295 The president of Solutions From the Land says farmers need strong technical assistance for conservation programs in the farm bill to succeed. Ernie Shea says the proposal recently advanced by the U.S. House Ag Committee continues that commitment with long-term funding and new investments in conservation programs. “Farmers know how to farm, but they may not have all the technical […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/second-hpai-commercial-turkey-flock-reported-in-kent-county/ Second HPAI commercial turkey flock reported in Kent County https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950685311/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Second-HPAI-commercial-turkey-flock-reported-in-Kent-County/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950685311/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Second-HPAI-commercial-turkey-flock-reported-in-Kent-County/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:38:45 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=308286 The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed a second commercial case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in West Michigan. The state says the Kent County flock was the second reported in less than a week and continues to strongly recommend owners actively protect their animals. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950685311/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Second-HPAI-commercial-turkey-flock-reported-in-Kent-County/feed/ 0The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed a second commercial case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in West Michigan. The state says the Kent County flock was the second reported in less than a week and continues to strongly recommend owners actively protect their animals. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/illinois-farmer-says-improving-soil-health-builds-profit-per-acre/ Illinois farmer says improving soil health builds profit per acre https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950682815/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-farmer-says-improving-soil-health-builds-profit-per-acre/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/950682815/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-farmer-says-improving-soil-health-builds-profit-per-acre/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:33:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=308282 A northwestern Illinois farmer says building soil health pays off in the long run. “I tell everybody that I’m a cheap farmer. I do not like to buy inputs.” Greg Thoren, who raises row crops and cattle near Stockton in Jo Daviess County, says incorporating multi-specie cover crop mixes and focusing on improving soil health […]

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