Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Thu, 14 May 2026 19:53:49 +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/grocery-prices-see-largest-monthly-increase-since-2022-driven-by-weather-events-trade-and-rising-fuel-costs/ Grocery prices see largest monthly increase since 2022, driven by weather events, trade, and rising fuel costs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955977074/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grocery-prices-see-largest-monthly-increase-since-driven-by-weather-events-trade-and-rising-fuel-costs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955977074/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grocery-prices-see-largest-monthly-increase-since-driven-by-weather-events-trade-and-rising-fuel-costs/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 19:51:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311301 A food economist says April food prices posted the largest month-to-month increase in four years. David Ortega with Michigan State University tells Brownfield there are still inflationary pressures impacting food costs. “Compared to a year ago, grocery prices are up 2.9%, and that is the largest yearly increase since August of 2023,” he says. “There’s very […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955977074/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grocery-prices-see-largest-monthly-increase-since-driven-by-weather-events-trade-and-rising-fuel-costs/feed/ 0A food economist says April food prices posted the largest month-to-month increase in four years. David Ortega with Michigan State University tells Brownfield there are still inflationary pressures impacting food costs. “Compared to a year ago, grocery prices are up 2.9%, and that is the largest yearly increase since August of 2023,” he says. “There’s very […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/minnesota-biofuels-leader-says-asa-tried-to-kill-the-bill-on-year-round-e15/ Minnesota Biofuels leader says ASA tried to “kill the bill” on year-round E15 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955976351/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-Biofuels-leader-says-ASA-tried-to-kill-the-bill-on-yearround-E/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955976351/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-Biofuels-leader-says-ASA-tried-to-kill-the-bill-on-yearround-E/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 19:48:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311300 The executive director of the Minnesota Biofuels Association says he was caught off guard by the American Soybean Association speaking up in opposition of nationwide year-round E15 this (last) week. Brian Werner tells Brownfield he’ll need to look further into a study by the University of Missouri’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute that ASA […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955976351/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-Biofuels-leader-says-ASA-tried-to-kill-the-bill-on-yearround-E/feed/ 0The executive director of the Minnesota Biofuels Association says he was caught off guard by the American Soybean Association speaking up in opposition of nationwide year-round E15 this (last) week. Brian Werner tells Brownfield he’ll need to look further into a study by the University of Missouri’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute that ASA […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/some-farmers-say-house-passed-e15-legislation-could-strengthen-corn-outlook/ Some farmers say House passed E15 legislation could strengthen corn outlook https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955976354/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Some-farmers-say-House-passed-E-legislation-could-strengthen-corn-outlook/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955976354/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Some-farmers-say-House-passed-E-legislation-could-strengthen-corn-outlook/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 19:44:57 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311297 Some farmers say the recently passed House version of nationwide, year-round E15 provides much needed certainty to the U.S. ag industry. “It’s been twenty years that we’ve been fighting for this,” he says. “We needed this. It gives us a lot of confidence.” Ohio farmer Eric Tipton says the added corn demand could help improve […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955976354/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Some-farmers-say-House-passed-E-legislation-could-strengthen-corn-outlook/feed/ 0Some farmers say the recently passed House version of nationwide, year-round E15 provides much needed certainty to the U.S. ag industry. “It’s been twenty years that we’ve been fighting for this,” he says. “We needed this. It gives us a lot of confidence.” Ohio farmer Eric Tipton says the added corn demand could help improve […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wisconsin-ag-leaders-support-neighbors-mental-health/ Wisconsin ag leaders support neighbors’ mental health https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955974722/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-ag-leaders-support-neighbors%e2%80%99-mental-health/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955974722/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-ag-leaders-support-neighbors%e2%80%99-mental-health/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 19:23:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311277 A group of farmers is reaching out to neighboring farms and families to make sure they are mentally okay. Neil Christenson is part of the Shawano County, Wisconsin’s Farm Bureau chapter and tells Brownfield that they put together sixty care packages to take to their neighbors. “As a farmer, I know how everyone is stressed […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955974722/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-ag-leaders-support-neighbors%e2%80%99-mental-health/feed/ 0A group of farmers is reaching out to neighboring farms and families to make sure they are mentally okay. Neil Christenson is part of the Shawano County, Wisconsin’s Farm Bureau chapter and tells Brownfield that they put together sixty care packages to take to their neighbors. “As a farmer, I know how everyone is stressed […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wisconsin-lawmaker-pleased-with-e15-house-vote/ Wisconsin lawmaker pleased with E15 House vote https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955973009/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-lawmaker-pleased-with-E-House-vote/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955973009/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-lawmaker-pleased-with-E-House-vote/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 19:12:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311287 The House of Representatives passed legislation that would make E15 available all year, nationwide. Wisconsin Congressman Derrick Van Orden says, “This is a fantastic thing for our farmers.” The 3rd District Republican tells Brownfield the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act is a win-win for farmers and consumers. “There’s no detrimental effect to the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955973009/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-lawmaker-pleased-with-E-House-vote/feed/ 0The House of Representatives passed legislation that would make E15 available all year, nationwide. Wisconsin Congressman Derrick Van Orden says, “This is a fantastic thing for our farmers.” The 3rd District Republican tells Brownfield the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act is a win-win for farmers and consumers. “There’s no detrimental effect to the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wheat-tour-shows-26-percent-decline-in-production-from-2025/ Wheat tour shows 26 percent decline in production from 2025 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955971578/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-tour-shows-percent-decline-in-production-from/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955971578/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-tour-shows-percent-decline-in-production-from/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 18:59:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311293 The U.S. is on track to produce the smallest winter wheat crop in nearly half of a century, largely due to the ongoing drought in the Central Plains.  Interim executive director with the Wheat Quality Council Sean Finnie says the damage seen on this year’s wheat tour was remarkable. “You would walk into a field […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955971578/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-tour-shows-percent-decline-in-production-from/feed/ 0The U.S. is on track to produce the smallest winter wheat crop in nearly half of a century, largely due to the ongoing drought in the Central Plains.  Interim executive director with the Wheat Quality Council Sean Finnie says the damage seen on this year’s wheat tour was remarkable. “You would walk into a field […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/as-beef-prices-rise-shoppers-shift-within-the-beef-case-and-challenge-traditional-demand-indicators/ As beef prices rise, shoppers shift within the beef case and challenge traditional demand indicators https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955969082/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~As-beef-prices-rise-shoppers-shift-within-the-beef-case-and-challenge-traditional-demand-indicators/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955969082/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~As-beef-prices-rise-shoppers-shift-within-the-beef-case-and-challenge-traditional-demand-indicators/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 18:32:47 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311292 In recent weeks the Choice/Select spread, which can be an indicator for beef demand, has been very narrow and in some instances negative.    University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine says historically that shift would indicate a weakening in demand.  A wide Choice/Select spread typically indicates strong consumer demand for premium cuts.  “I don’t think the Choice/Select spread means what it used to,” he says. “The reality is there’s very little Select in the marketplace right […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955969082/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~As-beef-prices-rise-shoppers-shift-within-the-beef-case-and-challenge-traditional-demand-indicators/feed/ 0In recent weeks the Choice/Select spread, which can be an indicator for beef demand, has been very narrow and in some instances negative.    University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine says historically that shift would indicate a weakening in demand.  A wide Choice/Select spread typically indicates strong consumer demand for premium cuts.  “I don’t think the Choice/Select spread means what it used to,” he says. “The reality is there’s very little Select in the marketplace right […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/economist-says-trump-administrations-rumored-beef-plan-was-unlikely-to-lower-retail-costs/ Economist says Trump administration’s rumored beef plan was unlikely to lower retail costs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955968326/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-says-Trump-administrations-rumored-beef-plan-was-unlikely-to-lower-retail-costs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955968326/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-says-Trump-administrations-rumored-beef-plan-was-unlikely-to-lower-retail-costs/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 18:25:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311289 An ag economist says the Trump administration’s recently floated plan aimed at lowering beef prices likely wouldn’t have moved the needle. Dr. David Anderson with Texas A&M University says, “I don’t think this would do very much to beef prices at all.”  On Monday, the Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump planned to temporarily reduce Tariff […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955968326/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-says-Trump-administrations-rumored-beef-plan-was-unlikely-to-lower-retail-costs/feed/ 0An ag economist says the Trump administration’s recently floated plan aimed at lowering beef prices likely wouldn’t have moved the needle. Dr. David Anderson with Texas A&M University says, “I don’t think this would do very much to beef prices at all.”  On Monday, the Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump planned to temporarily reduce Tariff […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/agronomist-says-2026-planting-season-could-be-one-of-the-earliest-on-record/ Agronomist says 2026 planting season could be one of the earliest on record https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955968329/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agronomist-says-planting-season-could-be-one-of-the-earliest-on-record/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955968329/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agronomist-says-planting-season-could-be-one-of-the-earliest-on-record/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 18:24:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311288 An agronomist says planting progress continues to move at a record pace in parts of the Midwest. Jordan Arndell, who covers southwest Indiana for Dekalb ASGROW, says many farmers in his area already have their crop in the ground.  “This time last year, we didn’t even have our first crop in the ground,” he says. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955968329/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agronomist-says-planting-season-could-be-one-of-the-earliest-on-record/feed/ 0An agronomist says planting progress continues to move at a record pace in parts of the Midwest. Jordan Arndell, who covers southwest Indiana for Dekalb ASGROW, says many farmers in his area already have their crop in the ground.  “This time last year, we didn’t even have our first crop in the ground,” he says. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-carbon-contract-tool-helping-farmers-evaluate-contracts-and-maximize-returns/ New carbon contract tool helping farmers evaluate contracts and maximize returns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955967624/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-carbon-contract-tool-helping-farmers-evaluate-contracts-and-maximize-returns/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955967624/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-carbon-contract-tool-helping-farmers-evaluate-contracts-and-maximize-returns/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 18:22:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311286 An ag attorney says carbon sequestration programs could be an opportunity for farmers to diversify their income. Todd Janzen with Janzen Schroeder Ag Law tells Brownfield, “There can be some additional revenue for the farm,” he says. “Each farmer needs to figure out for themselves whether it makes sense for their operation or not.” He says producers have […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955967624/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-carbon-contract-tool-helping-farmers-evaluate-contracts-and-maximize-returns/feed/ 0An ag attorney says carbon sequestration programs could be an opportunity for farmers to diversify their income. Todd Janzen with Janzen Schroeder Ag Law tells Brownfield, “There can be some additional revenue for the farm,” he says. “Each farmer needs to figure out for themselves whether it makes sense for their operation or not.” He says producers have […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/soybean-export-sales-continue-to-reflect-slow-global-demand/ Soybean export sales continue to reflect slow global demand https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955963472/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-export-sales-continue-to-reflect-slow-global-demand/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955963472/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-export-sales-continue-to-reflect-slow-global-demand/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 17:42:44 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311285 Soybean export sales fell to a marketing year low for the second consecutive week. The USDA says old crop soybean sales during the week ending May 7th were below average and while China was a buyer, it was a routine amount. Global demand for U.S. soybeans continues to be impacted by relatively high prices and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955963472/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-export-sales-continue-to-reflect-slow-global-demand/feed/ 0Soybean export sales fell to a marketing year low for the second consecutive week. The USDA says old crop soybean sales during the week ending May 7th were below average and while China was a buyer, it was a routine amount. Global demand for U.S. soybeans continues to be impacted by relatively high prices and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/congresswoman-hopeful-bipartisan-support-pushes-e15-through-senate/ Congresswoman hopeful bipartisan support pushes E15 through Senate https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955960949/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Congresswoman-hopeful-bipartisan-support-pushes-E-through-Senate/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955960949/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Congresswoman-hopeful-bipartisan-support-pushes-E-through-Senate/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 17:14:45 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311282 A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says the bipartisan support shown for nationwide E15 legislation should carry weight in the Senate. Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, a primary supporter of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, tells Brownfield… “We know that the farm economy is struggling. We know our corn growers are in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955960949/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Congresswoman-hopeful-bipartisan-support-pushes-E-through-Senate/feed/ 0A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says the bipartisan support shown for nationwide E15 legislation should carry weight in the Senate. Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, a primary supporter of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, tells Brownfield… “We know that the farm economy is struggling. We know our corn growers are in […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/randy-feenstra-calls-e15-vote-a-huge-deal-for-farmers/ Randy Feenstra calls E15 vote a “huge deal” for farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955960928/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Randy-Feenstra-calls-E-vote-a-huge-deal-for-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955960928/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Randy-Feenstra-calls-E-vote-a-huge-deal-for-farmers/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 17:12:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311276 The chair of the Rural Domestic Energy Council in the U.S. House is celebrating House passage of nationwide year-round E15 legislation. Iowa Republican Randy Feenstra tells Brownfield. “I’m just so excited, I’m so excited for the farming community. We’ve been working at this for a decade, and finally to get it passed in the U.S. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955960928/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Randy-Feenstra-calls-E-vote-a-huge-deal-for-farmers/feed/ 0The chair of the Rural Domestic Energy Council in the U.S. House is celebrating House passage of nationwide year-round E15 legislation. Iowa Republican Randy Feenstra tells Brownfield. “I’m just so excited, I’m so excited for the farming community. We’ve been working at this for a decade, and finally to get it passed in the U.S. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cash-dairy-prices-mostly-lower-thursday-7/ Cash dairy prices mostly lower Thursday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955960952/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-mostly-lower-Thursday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955960952/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-mostly-lower-Thursday/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 17:10:36 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311281 Cash dairy prices were mostly lower except for butter on Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was unchanged at $0.6750. No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.07 at $1.57.  Seven sales were recorded, ranging from $1.57 to $1.5850.  Cheese barrels were down $0.03 at $1.57, matching the block market.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was up $0.0275 at $1.6450, gaining back Wednesday’s loss.    Thirty-six sales were recorded, ranging from $1.6150 to $1.6450.  Nonfat dry milk was down 0.0125 at $2.2750. Eight sales were recorded, ranging from $2.2750 to $2.2875.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955960952/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-mostly-lower-Thursday/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mostly lower except for butter on Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was unchanged at $0.6750. No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.07 at $1.57.  Seven sales were recorded, ranging from $1.57 to $1.5850.  Cheese barrels were down $0.03 at $1.57, matching the block market.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was up $0.0275 at $1.6450, gaining back Wednesday’s loss.    Thirty-six sales were recorded, ranging from $1.6150 to $1.6450.  Nonfat dry milk was down 0.0125 at $2.2750. Eight sales were recorded, ranging from $2.2750 to $2.2875.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2772/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955960127/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955960127/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 17:05:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311280 There’s another light round of direct cash cattle business reported, deals in Nebraska marked at $415.  Bids have resurfaced in the North at $260 to $265 live, the rest of cattle country has been quiet.  There has been some trade reported everyday.   Dressed deals in the North have had a wide range of $400 to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955960127/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0There’s another light round of direct cash cattle business reported, deals in Nebraska marked at $415.  Bids have resurfaced in the North at $260 to $265 live, the rest of cattle country has been quiet.  There has been some trade reported everyday.   Dressed deals in the North have had a wide range of $400 to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ncba-pushing-for-stronger-surveillance-as-asian-longhorned-tick-continues-westward-spread/ NCBA pushing for stronger surveillance as Asian Longhorned Tick continues westward spread https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955955951/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NCBA-pushing-for-stronger-surveillance-as-Asian-Longhorned-Tick-continues-westward-spread/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955955951/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NCBA-pushing-for-stronger-surveillance-as-Asian-Longhorned-Tick-continues-westward-spread/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 16:25:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311278 A leader with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says tick-related diseases are rapidly spreading and it’s a serious issue for the livestock industry. Sigrid Johannes, NCBA’s executive director of government affairs, says Asian Longhorned Ticks have been moving west since 2017. “It’s been across the East Coast, as far north as New York, as far […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955955951/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NCBA-pushing-for-stronger-surveillance-as-Asian-Longhorned-Tick-continues-westward-spread/feed/ 0A leader with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says tick-related diseases are rapidly spreading and it’s a serious issue for the livestock industry. Sigrid Johannes, NCBA’s executive director of government affairs, says Asian Longhorned Ticks have been moving west since 2017. “It’s been across the East Coast, as far north as New York, as far […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/smaller-u-s-wheat-crop-continues-to-drive-market-swings/ Smaller U.S. wheat crop continues to drive market swings https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955948142/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Smaller-US-wheat-crop-continues-to-drive-market-swings/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955948142/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Smaller-US-wheat-crop-continues-to-drive-market-swings/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 15:07:16 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311275 A market analyst says he expects volatility in the wheat markets to continue. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says prices responded sharply higher following this week’s USDA’s supply and demand report that predicted the smallest crop since the 70s. “It had to recalibrate itself – plain and simple – pretty violently.” However, prices have since moved […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955948142/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Smaller-US-wheat-crop-continues-to-drive-market-swings/feed/ 0A market analyst says he expects volatility in the wheat markets to continue. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says prices responded sharply higher following this week’s USDA’s supply and demand report that predicted the smallest crop since the 70s. “It had to recalibrate itself – plain and simple – pretty violently.” However, prices have since moved […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/conab-pushes-brazil-soybean-estimate-higher/ CONAB pushes Brazil soybean estimate higher https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955948100/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CONAB-pushes-Brazil-soybean-estimate-higher/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955948100/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CONAB-pushes-Brazil-soybean-estimate-higher/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 15:04:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311274 Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA has raised its already record large soybean crop guess even further. CONAB now has Brazil’s bean crop at 180.13 million tons, up 0.5% on the month as harvest winds down, and 5% larger than last year thanks to yield. That’s likely going to lead to even more competition for the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955948100/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CONAB-pushes-Brazil-soybean-estimate-higher/feed/ 0Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA has raised its already record large soybean crop guess even further. CONAB now has Brazil’s bean crop at 180.13 million tons, up 0.5% on the month as harvest winds down, and 5% larger than last year thanks to yield. That’s likely going to lead to even more competition for the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cotton-tax-credit-bill-gaining-momentum-in-congress-ncc-says-support-growing/ Cotton tax credit bill gaining momentum in Congress, NCC says support growing https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955948052/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cotton-tax-credit-bill-gaining-momentum-in-Congress-NCC-says-support-growing/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955948052/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cotton-tax-credit-bill-gaining-momentum-in-Congress-NCC-says-support-growing/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311259 The vice president of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council says a bill incentivizing the use of U.S. – grown cotton through tax credits continues to build support in Congress. Robbie Minnch tells Brownfield co-sponsors are being added each week, and building domestic demand for U.S. cotton is important. “When economic assistance is needed, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955948052/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cotton-tax-credit-bill-gaining-momentum-in-Congress-NCC-says-support-growing/feed/ 0The vice president of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council says a bill incentivizing the use of U.S. – grown cotton through tax credits continues to build support in Congress. Robbie Minnch tells Brownfield co-sponsors are being added each week, and building domestic demand for U.S. cotton is important. “When economic assistance is needed, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/senate-ag-chair-pushing-for-more-farmer-aid/ Senate Ag Chair pushing for more farmer aid https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955943063/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Senate-Ag-Chair-pushing-for-more-farmer-aid/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955943063/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Senate-Ag-Chair-pushing-for-more-farmer-aid/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 14:19:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311273 The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says Congress continues to discuss additional financial assistance for agriculture. In a committee hearing Wednesday, John Boozman told attendees… “In the immediate future, Congress must provide additional assistance to ensure producers have the working capital available to see them through the 2026 crop season,” he says. The […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955943063/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Senate-Ag-Chair-pushing-for-more-farmer-aid/feed/ 0The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says Congress continues to discuss additional financial assistance for agriculture. In a committee hearing Wednesday, John Boozman told attendees… “In the immediate future, Congress must provide additional assistance to ensure producers have the working capital available to see them through the 2026 crop season,” he says. The […]

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