Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ Ag News for America Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:59:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rural-advocates-highlight-need-for-more-focused-policy/ Rural advocates highlight need for more focused policy   https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969959507/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Rural-advocates-highlight-need-for-more-focused-policy/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969959507/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Rural-advocates-highlight-need-for-more-focused-policy/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:55:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317489 The nonpartisan policy institute Center for American Progress says rural communities have been disproportionately affected by the current policy environment. President and CEO Nerra Tanden says, “We’ve got farmers that can’t stay above water, and we have consumers that can’t afford food, so that system is not working,” she says. Senate Ag Committee member Peter Welch […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969959507/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Rural-advocates-highlight-need-for-more-focused-policy/feed/ 0The nonpartisan policy institute Center for American Progress says rural communities have been disproportionately affected by the current policy environment. President and CEO Nerra Tanden says, “We’ve got farmers that can’t stay above water, and we have consumers that can’t afford food, so that system is not working,” she says. Senate Ag Committee member Peter Welch […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-decline-with-no-real-fresh-news-from-china-meeting/ Soybeans decline with no real fresh news from China meeting https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969954317/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-decline-with-no-real-fresh-news-from-China-meeting/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969954317/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-decline-with-no-real-fresh-news-from-China-meeting/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:34:39 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317440 Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Beans were waiting to see what comes out of the high-level face-to-face meeting with China. Aside from the announced extension of the trade truce through January 2027, including a cap on tariffs, there were no significant developments for ag reported during Thursday’s session. China did buy 120,000 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969954317/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-decline-with-no-real-fresh-news-from-China-meeting/feed/ 0Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Beans were waiting to see what comes out of the high-level face-to-face meeting with China. Aside from the announced extension of the trade truce through January 2027, including a cap on tariffs, there were no significant developments for ag reported during Thursday’s session. China did buy 120,000 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/live-cattle-futures-mixed-ahead-of-direct-business-2/ Live cattle futures mixed ahead of direct business https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969951986/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Live-cattle-futures-mixed-ahead-of-direct-business/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969951986/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Live-cattle-futures-mixed-ahead-of-direct-business/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:25:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317488 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, feeders were lower waiting on widespread direct business. October live cattle closed $1.85 lower at $219.07 and December live cattle closed $1.25 lower at $221.10.  October feeder cattle closed $1.57 lower at $331.75 and November feeder cattle closed $1.42 lower at $328.07.  Direct cash cattle trade […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969951986/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Live-cattle-futures-mixed-ahead-of-direct-business/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, feeders were lower waiting on widespread direct business. October live cattle closed $1.85 lower at $219.07 and December live cattle closed $1.25 lower at $221.10.  October feeder cattle closed $1.57 lower at $331.75 and November feeder cattle closed $1.42 lower at $328.07.  Direct cash cattle trade […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farm-family-resource-initiative-officially-becomes-farm-sos/ Farm Family Resource Initiative officially becomes Farm SOS https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969951944/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Family-Resource-Initiative-officially-becomes-Farm-SOS/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969951944/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Family-Resource-Initiative-officially-becomes-Farm-SOS/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:22:05 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317484 The mental health specialist with Farm SOS, formerly the Farm Family Resource Initiative, says the organization’s recently announced rebranding should make it easier for farmers to access specialized resources. Rachel Brown says any Illinois ag professional can access free mental health services by calling the agency’s helpline. “That name change was made to better align […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969951944/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Family-Resource-Initiative-officially-becomes-Farm-SOS/feed/ 0The mental health specialist with Farm SOS, formerly the Farm Family Resource Initiative, says the organization’s recently announced rebranding should make it easier for farmers to access specialized resources. Rachel Brown says any Illinois ag professional can access free mental health services by calling the agency’s helpline. “That name change was made to better align […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/30-foot-wisconsin-christmas-tree-from-silent-night-evergreens-tagged-for-white-house/ 30-foot Wisconsin Christmas tree from Silent Night Evergreens tagged for White House https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969951947/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~foot-Wisconsin-Christmas-tree-from-Silent-Night-Evergreens-tagged-for-White-House/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969951947/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~foot-Wisconsin-Christmas-tree-from-Silent-Night-Evergreens-tagged-for-White-House/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:21:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317483 A Wisconsin grower will deliver the National Christmas Tree to the White House this year. Third-generation farmer David Chapman of Silent Night Evergreens tells Brownfield it’s a tradition his family has been honored with five times during their 50-plus years of growing trees. “We try to make every tree a very high-quality contest tree,” he […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969951947/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~foot-Wisconsin-Christmas-tree-from-Silent-Night-Evergreens-tagged-for-White-House/feed/ 0A Wisconsin grower will deliver the National Christmas Tree to the White House this year. Third-generation farmer David Chapman of Silent Night Evergreens tells Brownfield it’s a tradition his family has been honored with five times during their 50-plus years of growing trees. “We try to make every tree a very high-quality contest tree,” he […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-september-24-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 24, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969949154/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-September/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969949154/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-September/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:10:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317439 Dec. corn $5.27 and 1/2, down 1 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $13.17 and 1/2, down 1/2 centOct. soybean meal $376.10, up $5.80Oct. soybean oil 66.93, down 32 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $7.07, down 1 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle $219.07, down $1.85Oct. feeder cattle $331.75, down $1.57Oct. lean hogs $79.20, down 67 centsOct. Class III milk […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969949154/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-September/feed/ 0Dec. corn $5.27 and 1/2, down 1 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $13.17 and 1/2, down 1/2 centOct. soybean meal $376.10, up $5.80Oct. soybean oil 66.93, down 32 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $7.07, down 1 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle $219.07, down $1.85Oct. feeder cattle $331.75, down $1.57Oct. lean hogs $79.20, down 67 centsOct. Class III milk […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/agriculture-awaits-details-from-u-s-china-trade-talks/ Agriculture awaits details from U.S.-China trade talks https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969949136/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Agriculture-awaits-details-from-USChina-trade-talks/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969949136/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Agriculture-awaits-details-from-USChina-trade-talks/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:09:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317481 American Soybean Association President Scott Metzger says soybean farmers are looking for any positive news coming out of the U.S. and China trade meeting. “Whether that’s a commitment to more bushels in the future, doing away with the tariffs or extending the Section 301 stuff with ship building.” He tells Brownfield the two-month extension of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969949136/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Agriculture-awaits-details-from-USChina-trade-talks/feed/ 0American Soybean Association President Scott Metzger says soybean farmers are looking for any positive news coming out of the U.S. and China trade meeting. “Whether that’s a commitment to more bushels in the future, doing away with the tariffs or extending the Section 301 stuff with ship building.” He tells Brownfield the two-month extension of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wet-conditions-raise-soil-compaction-concerns-across-corn-belt/ Wet conditions raise soil compaction concerns across Corn Belt https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969947435/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Wet-conditions-raise-soil-compaction-concerns-across-Corn-Belt/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969947435/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Wet-conditions-raise-soil-compaction-concerns-across-Corn-Belt/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:02:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317480 An extension agronomist warns of long-term consequences if farmers don’t wait until conditions are fit to harvest. Angie Rieck-Hinz with Iowa State University says activity is stalled in many areas because of wet weather. “Even the people that I’ve seen that have been in the field, there are already some tracks and ruts out there […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969947435/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Wet-conditions-raise-soil-compaction-concerns-across-Corn-Belt/feed/ 0An extension agronomist warns of long-term consequences if farmers don’t wait until conditions are fit to harvest. Angie Rieck-Hinz with Iowa State University says activity is stalled in many areas because of wet weather. “Even the people that I’ve seen that have been in the field, there are already some tracks and ruts out there […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cotton-industry-eyes-china-trade-talks/ Cotton industry eyes China trade talks https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969945731/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Cotton-industry-eyes-China-trade-talks/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969945731/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Cotton-industry-eyes-China-trade-talks/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:56:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317477 The CEO of the National Cotton Council says China could purchase up to five million bales of U.S. cotton as part of its $17 billion commitment for additional U.S. ag products. Gary Adams tells Brownfield this would be an equitable share if China follows through. “Just going back, based on cotton’s share of China’s ag […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969945731/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Cotton-industry-eyes-China-trade-talks/feed/ 0The CEO of the National Cotton Council says China could purchase up to five million bales of U.S. cotton as part of its $17 billion commitment for additional U.S. ag products. Gary Adams tells Brownfield this would be an equitable share if China follows through. “Just going back, based on cotton’s share of China’s ag […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/study-explores-optimum-crop-insurance-premium-rate/ Study explores “optimum” crop insurance premium rate https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969945698/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Study-explores-optimum-crop-insurance-premium-rate/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969945698/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Study-explores-optimum-crop-insurance-premium-rate/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:52:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317473 Researchers are looking at optimizing crop insurance levels by analyzing the risk management tool’s relationship with farm and county yields. University of Kentucky Extension assistant professor Grant Gardner says they’re taking farm-level Average Production History (APH) and dividing it by the county-level yield. “If you’ve got that high APH, you’ve got a lower rate to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969945698/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Study-explores-optimum-crop-insurance-premium-rate/feed/ 0Researchers are looking at optimizing crop insurance levels by analyzing the risk management tool’s relationship with farm and county yields. University of Kentucky Extension assistant professor Grant Gardner says they’re taking farm-level Average Production History (APH) and dividing it by the county-level yield. “If you’ve got that high APH, you’ve got a lower rate to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farm-bureau-increased-beef-imports-havent-lowered-consumer-prices/ Farm Bureau: Increased beef imports haven’t lowered consumer prices https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969943556/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Bureau-Increased-beef-imports-haven%e2%80%99t-lowered-consumer-prices/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969943556/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Bureau-Increased-beef-imports-haven%e2%80%99t-lowered-consumer-prices/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:49:16 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317475 The American Farm Bureau Federation says President Trump’s action to increase beef imports has yet to provide meaningful savings for consumers. AFBF economist Faith Parum tells Brownfield they’ve been tracking ground beef prices since September 2nd. “Our average price of 41 grocery stores started at about $7.29. We’re only down to $7.13. A small decrease, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969943556/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Bureau-Increased-beef-imports-haven%e2%80%99t-lowered-consumer-prices/feed/ 0The American Farm Bureau Federation says President Trump’s action to increase beef imports has yet to provide meaningful savings for consumers. AFBF economist Faith Parum tells Brownfield they’ve been tracking ground beef prices since September 2nd. “Our average price of 41 grocery stores started at about $7.29. We’re only down to $7.13. A small decrease, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/august-beef-pork-production-below-year-ago-levels/ August beef, pork production below year ago levels https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969943538/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~August-beef-pork-production-below-year-ago-levels/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969943538/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~August-beef-pork-production-below-year-ago-levels/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:48:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317441 U.S. commercial red meat production declined during August. The USDA says the total of 4.095 billion pounds was down 1% on the year, with a slower processing pace for hogs and tight ready cattle numbers canceling out higher average live weights. Beef production was 1.982 billion pounds, a decline of 2%, with a slaughter of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969943538/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~August-beef-pork-production-below-year-ago-levels/feed/ 0U.S. commercial red meat production declined during August. The USDA says the total of 4.095 billion pounds was down 1% on the year, with a slower processing pace for hogs and tight ready cattle numbers canceling out higher average live weights. Beef production was 1.982 billion pounds, a decline of 2%, with a slaughter of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-farmers-care-opens-drive-to-feed-kids-grants/ Missouri Farmers Care opens Drive to Feed Kids grants https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969943520/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Farmers-Care-opens-Drive-to-Feed-Kids-grants/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969943520/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Farmers-Care-opens-Drive-to-Feed-Kids-grants/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:46:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317472 The executive director of Missouri Farmers Care says the MFC Foundation is now accepting grant applications for the 2027 Drive to Feed Kids. “The Missouri Farmers Care Grant Program offers a chance for 4-H clubs, FFA Chapers, Career and Technical Education Organizations and Collegiate Ag Organizations to see hunger in their communities and tackle it […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969943520/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Farmers-Care-opens-Drive-to-Feed-Kids-grants/feed/ 0The executive director of Missouri Farmers Care says the MFC Foundation is now accepting grant applications for the 2027 Drive to Feed Kids. “The Missouri Farmers Care Grant Program offers a chance for 4-H clubs, FFA Chapers, Career and Technical Education Organizations and Collegiate Ag Organizations to see hunger in their communities and tackle it […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/u-s-hog-herd-lower-farrowing-intentions-mixed/ U.S. hog herd lower, farrowing intentions mixed https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969943499/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~US-hog-herd-lower-farrowing-intentions-mixed/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969943499/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~US-hog-herd-lower-farrowing-intentions-mixed/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:42:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317442 The U.S. hog and pig herd shrank over the past year. The USDA says the total number of hogs and pigs in the U.S. on September 1st, 2026, was 74.302 million head, 2% lower a year ago. That includes a 2% decline in the market hog inventory to 68.427 million head and a dip of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969943499/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~US-hog-herd-lower-farrowing-intentions-mixed/feed/ 0The U.S. hog and pig herd shrank over the past year. The USDA says the total number of hogs and pigs in the U.S. on September 1st, 2026, was 74.302 million head, 2% lower a year ago. That includes a 2% decline in the market hog inventory to 68.427 million head and a dip of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/central-plains-rain-brings-drought-relief-but-questions-remain-for-cattle-producers/ Central Plains rain brings drought relief, but questions remain for cattle producers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969938792/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Central-Plains-rain-brings-drought-relief-but-questions-remain-for-cattle-producers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969938792/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Central-Plains-rain-brings-drought-relief-but-questions-remain-for-cattle-producers/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:21:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317469 Ag meteorologist says a cycle of wet weather is helping provide much-needed drought relief for some cattle producers in the Central Plains. Matt Makens says while there’s optimism, it’s not enough to break the drought. “It’s going to take seasons and seasons worth of water to get out of it totally.” He tells Brownfield the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969938792/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Central-Plains-rain-brings-drought-relief-but-questions-remain-for-cattle-producers/feed/ 0Ag meteorologist says a cycle of wet weather is helping provide much-needed drought relief for some cattle producers in the Central Plains. Matt Makens says while there’s optimism, it’s not enough to break the drought. “It’s going to take seasons and seasons worth of water to get out of it totally.” He tells Brownfield the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/could-el-nino-contribute-to-another-ohio-drought-year-in-2027/ Could El Nino contribute to another Ohio drought year in 2027? https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969916181/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Could-El-Nino-contribute-to-another-Ohio-drought-year-in/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969916181/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Could-El-Nino-contribute-to-another-Ohio-drought-year-in/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:38:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317461 Ohio’s state climatologist says widespread drought conditions could be a challenge for farmers heading into 2027.  Aaron Wilson says current weather models show above-normal precipitation to close out the year, but, “With El Nino, there tends to be a lot of moisture across the southern US, but sometimes it can buckle up into the Ohio […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969916181/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Could-El-Nino-contribute-to-another-Ohio-drought-year-in/feed/ 0Ohio’s state climatologist says widespread drought conditions could be a challenge for farmers heading into 2027.  Aaron Wilson says current weather models show above-normal precipitation to close out the year, but, “With El Nino, there tends to be a lot of moisture across the southern US, but sometimes it can buckle up into the Ohio […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-ag-education-partnership-is-helping-connect-students-to-careers-in-ag/ New ag education partnership is helping connect students to careers in ag https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969916148/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~New-ag-education-partnership-is-helping-connect-students-to-careers-in-ag/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969916148/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~New-ag-education-partnership-is-helping-connect-students-to-careers-in-ag/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:37:49 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317457 Two Ohio ag groups are helping students explore careers in the industry. Sandusky County sophomore Kali Hines says the Ag Ed Experience uses everyday food items to connect young people to the industry. “All of the wheat that is grown in Ohio is used to make Goldfish products,” she says. “Connecting common foods to the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969916148/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~New-ag-education-partnership-is-helping-connect-students-to-careers-in-ag/feed/ 0Two Ohio ag groups are helping students explore careers in the industry. Sandusky County sophomore Kali Hines says the Ag Ed Experience uses everyday food items to connect young people to the industry. “All of the wheat that is grown in Ohio is used to make Goldfish products,” she says. “Connecting common foods to the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/nonfat-dry-milk-jumps-higher-while-cheese-blocks-fall-thursday-at-cme/ Nonfat dry milk jumps higher while cheese blocks fall Thursday at CME https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969915233/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Nonfat-dry-milk-jumps-higher-while-cheese-blocks-fall-Thursday-at-CME/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969915233/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Nonfat-dry-milk-jumps-higher-while-cheese-blocks-fall-Thursday-at-CME/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:30:05 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317465 Cash dairy prices were mixed Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.0075 to $0.8050. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.03 to $1.3275. Two sales were reported ranging from $1.3275 to $1.3375.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.4525. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.0075 to $1.3575. Fourteen sales were […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969915233/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Nonfat-dry-milk-jumps-higher-while-cheese-blocks-fall-Thursday-at-CME/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mixed Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.0075 to $0.8050. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.03 to $1.3275. Two sales were reported ranging from $1.3275 to $1.3375.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.4525. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.0075 to $1.3575. Fourteen sales were […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/pork-export-sales-up-on-week-led-by-mexico-china/ Pork export sales up on week, led by Mexico, China https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969909110/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Pork-export-sales-up-on-week-led-by-Mexico-China/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969909110/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Pork-export-sales-up-on-week-led-by-Mexico-China/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:06:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317463 Pork export sales were solid during the week ending September 17th. The USDA says that pork sales were above average, with Mexico and China combining for more than half of the total. Mexico is one of the biggest buyers of U.S. pork and while China is largely self-sufficient and has diversified its global sources, Beijing […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969909110/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Pork-export-sales-up-on-week-led-by-Mexico-China/feed/ 0Pork export sales were solid during the week ending September 17th. The USDA says that pork sales were above average, with Mexico and China combining for more than half of the total. Mexico is one of the biggest buyers of U.S. pork and while China is largely self-sufficient and has diversified its global sources, Beijing […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/bacon-sees-possible-window-for-action-on-farm-finances/ Bacon sees possible window for action on farm finances https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969909059/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Bacon-sees-possible-window-for-action-on-farm-finances/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969909059/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Bacon-sees-possible-window-for-action-on-farm-finances/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:05:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317464 A member of House Ag Committee says there could be small window for lawmakers to address the financial challenges facing farmers and ranchers. Don Bacon, a Republican from Nebraska, says the chamber is in recess until after the midterm election, but, “The speaker has put us on call for any kind of financial or budgetary […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969909059/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Bacon-sees-possible-window-for-action-on-farm-finances/feed/ 0A member of House Ag Committee says there could be small window for lawmakers to address the financial challenges facing farmers and ranchers. Don Bacon, a Republican from Nebraska, says the chamber is in recess until after the midterm election, but, “The speaker has put us on call for any kind of financial or budgetary […]

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