Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ Ag News for America Fri, 15 May 2026 20:55:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-farmers-resume-spring-planting-after-weeks-of-rain-delays/ Missouri farmers resume spring planting after weeks of rain delays https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956137325/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-farmers-resume-spring-planting-after-weeks-of-rain-delays/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956137325/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-farmers-resume-spring-planting-after-weeks-of-rain-delays/#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 20:54:45 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311368 Missouri farmers have resumed spring planting following multiple weeks of cool, wet conditions.  Nathan Alpers is in Cooper County. He tells Brownfield it’s been a long planting season and some fields are so wet they need replanted. “Some of these last few days that I planted, we got pounded with two inches of rain and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956137325/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-farmers-resume-spring-planting-after-weeks-of-rain-delays/feed/ 0Missouri farmers have resumed spring planting following multiple weeks of cool, wet conditions.  Nathan Alpers is in Cooper County. He tells Brownfield it’s been a long planting season and some fields are so wet they need replanted. “Some of these last few days that I planted, we got pounded with two inches of rain and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-relocation-efforts-threaten-agricultural-research-advocates-say/ USDA relocation efforts threaten agricultural research, advocates say https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956135552/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~USDA-relocation-efforts-threaten-agricultural-research-advocates-say/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956135552/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~USDA-relocation-efforts-threaten-agricultural-research-advocates-say/#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 20:41:39 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311366 The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition says it’s concerned that USDA workforce relocation efforts could be detrimental to long-term agriculture research. Policy Specialist Nick Rossi tells Brownfield, “There’s no real plan that’s been made publicly available.” “There was a public comment period that USDA put forward where they received pretty critical feedback on relocation and the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956135552/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~USDA-relocation-efforts-threaten-agricultural-research-advocates-say/feed/ 0The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition says it’s concerned that USDA workforce relocation efforts could be detrimental to long-term agriculture research. Policy Specialist Nick Rossi tells Brownfield, “There’s no real plan that’s been made publicly available.” “There was a public comment period that USDA put forward where they received pretty critical feedback on relocation and the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-corn-grateful-for-bipartisan-e15-congressional-leadership/ Michigan Corn grateful for bipartisan E15 Congressional leadership https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956134478/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-Corn-grateful-for-bipartisan-E-Congressional-leadership/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956134478/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-Corn-grateful-for-bipartisan-E-Congressional-leadership/#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 20:33:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311364 The Michigan Corn Growers Association says it’s optimistic there will be bipartisan support for E15 legislation in the U.S. Senate. Senior Policy Director Matt Smego tells Brownfield he’s encouraged by Majority Leader John Thune’s call during the Senate Ag Committee hearing this week to see E15 passed. “With support of leadership on the Senate side, that’s a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956134478/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-Corn-grateful-for-bipartisan-E-Congressional-leadership/feed/ 0The Michigan Corn Growers Association says it’s optimistic there will be bipartisan support for E15 legislation in the U.S. Senate. Senior Policy Director Matt Smego tells Brownfield he’s encouraged by Majority Leader John Thune’s call during the Senate Ag Committee hearing this week to see E15 passed. “With support of leadership on the Senate side, that’s a […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-corn-wheat-fall-friday-with-another-round-of-liquidation/ Soybeans, corn, wheat fall Friday with another round of liquidation https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956134481/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-wheat-fall-Friday-with-another-round-of-liquidation/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956134481/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-wheat-fall-Friday-with-another-round-of-liquidation/#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 20:33:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311316 Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, ensuring a lower weekly finish. China will reportedly buy more U.S. ag products, but details continue to be hard to come by. Specifically for soybeans, it doesn’t look like there will be many purchases above and beyond the amounts previously agreed upon. Beijing reportedly bought more beans […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956134481/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-wheat-fall-Friday-with-another-round-of-liquidation/feed/ 0Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, ensuring a lower weekly finish. China will reportedly buy more U.S. ag products, but details continue to be hard to come by. Specifically for soybeans, it doesn’t look like there will be many purchases above and beyond the amounts previously agreed upon. Beijing reportedly bought more beans […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/red-meat-exports-add-billions-in-value-to-corn-and-soybean-farmers/ Red meat exports add billions in value to corn and soybean farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956132672/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Red-meat-exports-add-billions-in-value-to-corn-and-soybean-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956132672/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Red-meat-exports-add-billions-in-value-to-corn-and-soybean-farmers/#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 20:18:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311362 An annual study from the U.S. Meat Export Federation shows red meat exports added more than $3 billion in value to corn and soybean producers in 2025.   John Hinners is the senior vice president for industry relations with USMEF. “Agriculture today is strained a bit. These value-added programs where exports beef and pork outside […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956132672/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Red-meat-exports-add-billions-in-value-to-corn-and-soybean-farmers/feed/ 0An annual study from the U.S. Meat Export Federation shows red meat exports added more than $3 billion in value to corn and soybean producers in 2025.   John Hinners is the senior vice president for industry relations with USMEF. “Agriculture today is strained a bit. These value-added programs where exports beef and pork outside […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-higher-to-close-the-week/ Cattle futures higher to close the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956131844/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-to-close-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956131844/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-to-close-the-week/#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 20:10:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311361 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, supported by the week’s direct cash trade and tight market-ready supplies.  June live cattle closed $1.82 higher at $253.90 and August live cattle closed $1.77 higher at $247.92.  August feeder cattle closed $3.45 higher at $361.45 and September feeder cattle closed $3.95 higher at […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956131844/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-to-close-the-week/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, supported by the week’s direct cash trade and tight market-ready supplies.  June live cattle closed $1.82 higher at $253.90 and August live cattle closed $1.77 higher at $247.92.  August feeder cattle closed $3.45 higher at $361.45 and September feeder cattle closed $3.95 higher at […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-may-15-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 15, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956131847/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-May/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956131847/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-May/#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 20:09:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311315 Jul. corn $4.55 and 3/4, down 11 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.77, down 15 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $334.30, up $1.80Jul. soybean oil 73.88, up 22 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.35 and 3/4, down 22 and 1/4 centsJun. live cattle $253.90, up $1.82Aug. feeder cattle $361.45, up $3.45Jun. lean hogs $98.75, down 77 centsJun. Class […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956131847/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-May/feed/ 0Jul. corn $4.55 and 3/4, down 11 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.77, down 15 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $334.30, up $1.80Jul. soybean oil 73.88, up 22 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.35 and 3/4, down 22 and 1/4 centsJun. live cattle $253.90, up $1.82Aug. feeder cattle $361.45, up $3.45Jun. lean hogs $98.75, down 77 centsJun. Class […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farmer-consumer-sentiment-remains-low/ Farmer, consumer sentiment remains low https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956131850/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Farmer-consumer-sentiment-remains-low/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956131850/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Farmer-consumer-sentiment-remains-low/#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 20:09:16 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311360 An ag policy specialist says farmer sentiment continues to trend lower across agriculture. Val Dolcini with Syngenta tells Brownfield it shouldn’t come as a surprise. “Look at where farmers are today. They have a lot of headwinds facing them,” he said. “Low commodity prices, drought in many parts of the country, high input prices, the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956131850/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Farmer-consumer-sentiment-remains-low/feed/ 0An ag policy specialist says farmer sentiment continues to trend lower across agriculture. Val Dolcini with Syngenta tells Brownfield it shouldn’t come as a surprise. “Look at where farmers are today. They have a lot of headwinds facing them,” he said. “Low commodity prices, drought in many parts of the country, high input prices, the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ethanol-producer-says-e15-could-be-priced-even-lower-at-the-pump/ Ethanol producer says E15 could be priced even lower at the pump https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956130797/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-producer-says-E-could-be-priced-even-lower-at-the-pump/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956130797/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-producer-says-E-could-be-priced-even-lower-at-the-pump/#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 19:58:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311339 Consumers see E15 as a cheaper way to fill their tank, but an ethanol producer says the price at the pump could be even lower. Erik Huschitt with Badger State Ethanol in Monroe, Wisconsin, says, “There is some space here to pass these savings back to the consumers, especially at a time when they need […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956130797/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-producer-says-E-could-be-priced-even-lower-at-the-pump/feed/ 0Consumers see E15 as a cheaper way to fill their tank, but an ethanol producer says the price at the pump could be even lower. Erik Huschitt with Badger State Ethanol in Monroe, Wisconsin, says, “There is some space here to pass these savings back to the consumers, especially at a time when they need […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/fertilizer-prices-have-farmers-focused-on-efficiency/ Fertilizer prices have farmers focused on efficiency https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956128085/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Fertilizer-prices-have-farmers-focused-on-efficiency/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956128085/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Fertilizer-prices-have-farmers-focused-on-efficiency/#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 19:38:21 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311357 An agronomist with Agroliquid says more farmers are exploring ways to increase their fertilizer efficiency. Reid Abbott says ever-increasing input costs have producers focused on getting the most out of their fertilizer budget. “What comes with some of those applications is timing.”  He says, “And so, we’ve got to really kind of keep in mind […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956128085/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Fertilizer-prices-have-farmers-focused-on-efficiency/feed/ 0An agronomist with Agroliquid says more farmers are exploring ways to increase their fertilizer efficiency. Reid Abbott says ever-increasing input costs have producers focused on getting the most out of their fertilizer budget. “What comes with some of those applications is timing.”  He says, “And so, we’ve got to really kind of keep in mind […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/an-early-summerlike-pattern-ahead-for-the-heartland-seasonal-rainfall-coverage/ A Summer-like pattern ahead for most of the Heartland; near-seasonal rainfall for some https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955788650/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~A-Summerlike-pattern-ahead-for-most-of-the-Heartland-nearseasonal-rainfall-for-some/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955788650/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~A-Summerlike-pattern-ahead-for-most-of-the-Heartland-nearseasonal-rainfall-for-some/#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 19:30:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=311116 Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near-normal temperatures across the Plains, Southwest, and upper Midwest, while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail in California, the Great Basin, and the Northwest, as well as areas east of a line from Deep South Texas to Lake Huron. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955788650/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~A-Summerlike-pattern-ahead-for-most-of-the-Heartland-nearseasonal-rainfall-for-some/feed/ 0Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near-normal temperatures across the Plains, Southwest, and upper Midwest, while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail in California, the Great Basin, and the Northwest, as well as areas east of a line from Deep South Texas to Lake Huron. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation in […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rapid-weather-swings-causing-early-season-herbicide-injury-replanting-in-some-areas/ Rapid weather swings causing early-season herbicide injury, replanting in some areas https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956127212/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Rapid-weather-swings-causing-earlyseason-herbicide-injury-replanting-in-some-areas/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956127212/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Rapid-weather-swings-causing-earlyseason-herbicide-injury-replanting-in-some-areas/#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 19:29:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311343 An agronomist says this year’s rapid weather changes have led to some early-season herbicide injury in corn and soybeans. Jordan Arndell with Dekalb ASGROW says it’s been pretty widespread in southwest Indiana. “Due to the colder and wetter soils, it’s not just one active ingredient, one brand, or herbicide type,” he says. “There’s been multiple. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956127212/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Rapid-weather-swings-causing-earlyseason-herbicide-injury-replanting-in-some-areas/feed/ 0An agronomist says this year’s rapid weather changes have led to some early-season herbicide injury in corn and soybeans. Jordan Arndell with Dekalb ASGROW says it’s been pretty widespread in southwest Indiana. “Due to the colder and wetter soils, it’s not just one active ingredient, one brand, or herbicide type,” he says. “There’s been multiple. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cargill-ctic-expand-soil-health-resources-for-midwest-farmers-in-several-states/ Cargill, CTIC expand soil health resources for Midwest farmers in several states https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956122715/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Cargill-CTIC-expand-soil-health-resources-for-Midwest-farmers-in-several-states/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956122715/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Cargill-CTIC-expand-soil-health-resources-for-Midwest-farmers-in-several-states/#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 18:46:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311336 A new collaboration is expanding a farmer-led soil health program across the Midwest. Ryan Heiniger with the Conservation Technology Information Center says Cargill’s Success From the Ground Up program will bring additional regenerative ag resources directly to farmers. “Farmers really appreciate hearing from other farmers and learning from other farmers,” he says. “It’s about avoiding some […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956122715/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Cargill-CTIC-expand-soil-health-resources-for-Midwest-farmers-in-several-states/feed/ 0A new collaboration is expanding a farmer-led soil health program across the Midwest. Ryan Heiniger with the Conservation Technology Information Center says Cargill’s Success From the Ground Up program will bring additional regenerative ag resources directly to farmers. “Farmers really appreciate hearing from other farmers and learning from other farmers,” he says. “It’s about avoiding some […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/illinois-farmer-optimistic-at-e15-movement/ Illinois farmer optimistic at E15 movement https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956117570/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-farmer-optimistic-at-E-movement/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956117570/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-farmer-optimistic-at-E-movement/#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 18:05:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311334 A former president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says passage of nationwide, year-round E15 legislation out of the House is huge for agriculture. Jim Reed, who farms in central Illinois in Piatt County, tells Brownfield… “It’s such a great thing for all farmers, corn farmers, soybean farmers, everybody will benefit from the lift that’ll […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956117570/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-farmer-optimistic-at-E-movement/feed/ 0A former president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says passage of nationwide, year-round E15 legislation out of the House is huge for agriculture. Jim Reed, who farms in central Illinois in Piatt County, tells Brownfield… “It’s such a great thing for all farmers, corn farmers, soybean farmers, everybody will benefit from the lift that’ll […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wet-weather-impacting-custom-operators/ Wet weather impacting custom operators https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956116547/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Wet-weather-impacting-custom-operators/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956116547/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Wet-weather-impacting-custom-operators/#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 17:50:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311333 Many Wisconsin farmers have had a slow start to the planting season, but one farmer says the cool and wet weather is also impacting custom operators. Neil Christenson grows crops in Shawano County, and says he’s not worried. “And once they’re here, it will only take a day, and they’re in and out, but they’re […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956116547/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Wet-weather-impacting-custom-operators/feed/ 0Many Wisconsin farmers have had a slow start to the planting season, but one farmer says the cool and wet weather is also impacting custom operators. Neil Christenson grows crops in Shawano County, and says he’s not worried. “And once they’re here, it will only take a day, and they’re in and out, but they’re […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cash-dairy-prices-mostly-lower-friday-3/ Cash dairy prices mostly lower Friday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956109626/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-mostly-lower-Friday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956109626/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-mostly-lower-Friday/#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 16:52:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311332 Cash dairy prices were lower except for whey on Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.01 at $0.6850.  One sale was recorded at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0150 at $1.5550.  Five sales were recorded, ranging from $1.5575 to $1.5650.  Cheese barrels were down $0.0150 at $1.5550, falling to match the block market for a second straight day.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was down $0.0050 at $1.64.  Twenty-three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.63 to $1.6425.  Nonfat dry milk was down 0.0025 at $2.2725. One sale was recorded at that price. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956109626/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-mostly-lower-Friday/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were lower except for whey on Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.01 at $0.6850.  One sale was recorded at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0150 at $1.5550.  Five sales were recorded, ranging from $1.5575 to $1.5650.  Cheese barrels were down $0.0150 at $1.5550, falling to match the block market for a second straight day.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was down $0.0050 at $1.64.  Twenty-three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.63 to $1.6425.  Nonfat dry milk was down 0.0025 at $2.2725. One sale was recorded at that price. 

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2773/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956109629/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956109629/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 16:51:54 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311331 Direct cash cattle trade activity was quiet Friday following the week’s light trade.  For the week, dressed deals in the North have had a full range of $400 to $415, mostly $410 to $415, which was $7 to $12 higher than the prior week’s weighted average basis in Nebraska.  Live deals in the South have […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956109629/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity was quiet Friday following the week’s light trade.  For the week, dressed deals in the North have had a full range of $400 to $415, mostly $410 to $415, which was $7 to $12 higher than the prior week’s weighted average basis in Nebraska.  Live deals in the South have […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-staffing-and-reorganization-raise-concerns/ USDA staffing and reorganization raise concerns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956109614/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~USDA-staffing-and-reorganization-raise-concerns/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956109614/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~USDA-staffing-and-reorganization-raise-concerns/#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 16:48:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311321 A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says staffing levels at the USDA continue to draw concern. Illinois Democratic Representative Nikki Budzinski tells Brownfield… “We had a closed-door conversation with the USDA around their reorganization.”  She says, “We’re seeing dramatic cuts to staffing levels. We know that some offices, especially the Farm Service Agency, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956109614/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~USDA-staffing-and-reorganization-raise-concerns/feed/ 0A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says staffing levels at the USDA continue to draw concern. Illinois Democratic Representative Nikki Budzinski tells Brownfield… “We had a closed-door conversation with the USDA around their reorganization.”  She says, “We’re seeing dramatic cuts to staffing levels. We know that some offices, especially the Farm Service Agency, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/indiana-dairy-producers-carry-on-indy-500s-historic-bottle-of-milk-tradition/ Indiana dairy producers carry on Indy 500’s historic bottle of milk tradition https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956106980/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-dairy-producers-carry-on-Indy-s-historic-bottle-of-milk-tradition/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956106980/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-dairy-producers-carry-on-Indy-s-historic-bottle-of-milk-tradition/#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 16:25:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311328 For more than 20 years, the American Dairy Association Indiana has selected two dairy producers to meet the winner of the Indianapolis 500 in Victory Circle with a cold bottle of milk. This year’s Veteran Milk Woman is Ashley Stockwell, a third-generation dairy farmer from Hudson, Indiana.  “It’s surreal that I get to represent the nearly […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956106980/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-dairy-producers-carry-on-Indy-s-historic-bottle-of-milk-tradition/feed/ 0For more than 20 years, the American Dairy Association Indiana has selected two dairy producers to meet the winner of the Indianapolis 500 in Victory Circle with a cold bottle of milk. This year’s Veteran Milk Woman is Ashley Stockwell, a third-generation dairy farmer from Hudson, Indiana.  “It’s surreal that I get to represent the nearly […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/crop-insurance-agent-says-drought-raising-prevent-plant-questions/ Crop insurance agent says drought raising prevent plant questions https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956099987/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Crop-insurance-agent-says-drought-raising-prevent-plant-questions/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956099987/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Crop-insurance-agent-says-drought-raising-prevent-plant-questions/#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 15:30:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311324 A crop insurance agent says ongoing drought has more farmers in the Central Plains are evaluating prevent plant options.   Ben Rand with the Federal Crop Insurance Agency says the strategy is commonly used in the Upper Midwest and Eastern Corn Belt due to excessive water issues. “The reality here is that it’s completely the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956099987/0/mobile/brownfieldagnews~Crop-insurance-agent-says-drought-raising-prevent-plant-questions/feed/ 0A crop insurance agent says ongoing drought has more farmers in the Central Plains are evaluating prevent plant options.   Ben Rand with the Federal Crop Insurance Agency says the strategy is commonly used in the Upper Midwest and Eastern Corn Belt due to excessive water issues. “The reality here is that it’s completely the […]

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