Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Mon, 11 May 2026 16:10:47 +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/ohio-ffa-state-president-focused-on-member-growth-and-confidence-in-new-role/ Ohio FFA state president focused on member growth and confidence in new role https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955750055/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-FFA-state-president-focused-on-member-growth-and-confidence-in-new-role/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955750055/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-FFA-state-president-focused-on-member-growth-and-confidence-in-new-role/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 16:10:47 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311061 The newly elected Ohio FFA state president says he’s looking forward to watching the organization grow over the next year.  Austin Manning from the Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington FFA Chapter says he hopes to inspire members across the state. “We want to make every member’s voice heard,” he says. “We’re going to go after those chapters that haven’t been visited […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955750055/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-FFA-state-president-focused-on-member-growth-and-confidence-in-new-role/feed/ 0The newly elected Ohio FFA state president says he’s looking forward to watching the organization grow over the next year.  Austin Manning from the Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington FFA Chapter says he hopes to inspire members across the state. “We want to make every member’s voice heard,” he says. “We’re going to go after those chapters that haven’t been visited […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/drought-low-snowpack-raise-prevent-plant-questions-in-nebraska/ Drought, low snowpack raise prevent plant questions in Nebraska https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955750025/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drought-low-snowpack-raise-prevent-plant-questions-in-Nebraska/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955750025/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drought-low-snowpack-raise-prevent-plant-questions-in-Nebraska/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 16:00:39 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311060 Uncertainty over water availability this summer has a western Nebraska farmer considering prevent plant insurance. Andy Groskopf says the ongoing drought and limited runoff from snowpack Wyoming have producers in the North Platte River Basin concerned there may not be enough water to raise a crop. “We’ve sat down and ran the numbers and the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955750025/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drought-low-snowpack-raise-prevent-plant-questions-in-Nebraska/feed/ 0Uncertainty over water availability this summer has a western Nebraska farmer considering prevent plant insurance. Andy Groskopf says the ongoing drought and limited runoff from snowpack Wyoming have producers in the North Platte River Basin concerned there may not be enough water to raise a crop. “We’ve sat down and ran the numbers and the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/2026/05/waterhemp-pressure-growing/ Waterhemp Pressure Growing https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955748954/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Waterhemp-Pressure-Growing/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955748954/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Waterhemp-Pressure-Growing/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 15:48:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?p=311058 This Spotlight on Soybeans is brought to you by Missouri Soybean Farmers and their checkoff. Kevin Bradley at the University of Missouri says he’s becoming more concerned about the number of waterhemp seeds found in soils across the state.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955748954/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Waterhemp-Pressure-Growing/feed/ 0This Spotlight on Soybeans is brought to you by Missouri Soybean Farmers and their checkoff. Kevin Bradley at the University of Missouri says he’s becoming more concerned about the number of waterhemp seeds found in soils across the state.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/el-nino-could-come-soon-usdas-brad-rippey-says/ El Nino could come soon, USDA’s Brad Rippey says https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955748975/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~El-Nino-could-come-soon-USDA%e2%80%99s-Brad-Rippey-says/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955748975/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~El-Nino-could-come-soon-USDA%e2%80%99s-Brad-Rippey-says/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 15:48:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311056 An ag meteorologist says a transition to an El Nino weather pattern is becoming more and more likely. “Which, ultimately, should be good for drought easing across much of the United States,” USDA’s Brad Rippey said. Rippey says it could come as early as this month. “By the time we get into late spring or […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955748975/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~El-Nino-could-come-soon-USDA%e2%80%99s-Brad-Rippey-says/feed/ 0An ag meteorologist says a transition to an El Nino weather pattern is becoming more and more likely. “Which, ultimately, should be good for drought easing across much of the United States,” USDA’s Brad Rippey said. Rippey says it could come as early as this month. “By the time we get into late spring or […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/2026/05/may-catfishing-tips-with-river-certifieds-spencer-bauer/ May catfishing tips with River Certified’s Spencer Bauer https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955745018/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~May-catfishing-tips-with-River-Certifieds-Spencer-Bauer/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955745018/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~May-catfishing-tips-with-River-Certifieds-Spencer-Bauer/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 14:33:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?p=311053 The post May catfishing tips with River Certified’s Spencer Bauer appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955745018/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~May-catfishing-tips-with-River-Certifieds-Spencer-Bauer/feed/ 0The post May catfishing tips with River Certified’s Spencer Bauer appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/2026-farm-income-picture-cloudy/ 2026 farm income picture cloudy https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955745021/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~farm-income-picture-cloudy/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955745021/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~farm-income-picture-cloudy/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 14:25:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311052 An agricultural economist at the University of Illinois says there’s an air of uncertainty over the 2026 farm income picture. In a recent FarmDoc webinar, Nick Paulson says farmers saw early year gains in the commodity markets complicated by input price hikes caused by the conflict in the Middle East. “There’s probably even less optimism […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955745021/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~farm-income-picture-cloudy/feed/ 0An agricultural economist at the University of Illinois says there’s an air of uncertainty over the 2026 farm income picture. In a recent FarmDoc webinar, Nick Paulson says farmers saw early year gains in the commodity markets complicated by input price hikes caused by the conflict in the Middle East. “There’s probably even less optimism […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/teaming-up-with-enlist/ Teaming up with Enlist https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955744073/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Teaming-up-with-Enlist/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955744073/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Teaming-up-with-Enlist/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 14:07:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=311049 Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Scott Pringnitz, says the Enlist weed control system provides farmers with excellent control of tough weeds that have already emerged. When tank mixed with a residual herbicide, he tells Brownfield growers can get additional modes of action for more powerful weed control.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955744073/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Teaming-up-with-Enlist/feed/ 0Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Scott Pringnitz, says the Enlist weed control system provides farmers with excellent control of tough weeds that have already emerged. When tank mixed with a residual herbicide, he tells Brownfield growers can get additional modes of action for more powerful weed control.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/house-expected-to-vote-on-nationwide-e15-sales-bill-this-week/ House expected to vote on nationwide E15 sales bill this week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955740377/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~House-expected-to-vote-on-nationwide-E-sales-bill-this-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955740377/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~House-expected-to-vote-on-nationwide-E-sales-bill-this-week/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311025 The U.S. House is expected to take up a bill this week that would authorize the sale of nationwide, year-round E15. Chairman of the Nebraska Ethanol Board and McCook farmer Jan TenBensel says the process is complicated but, “It could all be decided Tuesday, Wednesday and possibly Thursday at the latest.” He tells Brownfield lawmakers […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955740377/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~House-expected-to-vote-on-nationwide-E-sales-bill-this-week/feed/ 0The U.S. House is expected to take up a bill this week that would authorize the sale of nationwide, year-round E15. Chairman of the Nebraska Ethanol Board and McCook farmer Jan TenBensel says the process is complicated but, “It could all be decided Tuesday, Wednesday and possibly Thursday at the latest.” He tells Brownfield lawmakers […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/armyworm-moths-already-plentiful/ Armyworm moths already plentiful https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955576388/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Armyworm-moths-already-plentiful/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955576388/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Armyworm-moths-already-plentiful/#respond Fri, 08 May 2026 20:59:36 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311043 An entomologist says she’s paying close attention to the number of true armyworm moths flying north this spring. Krista Hamilton with Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection tells Brownfield they started placing moth traps in March. “Some of our trap sites are catching 250-550 true armyworm moths per week. It doesn’t necessarily indicate […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955576388/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Armyworm-moths-already-plentiful/feed/ 0An entomologist says she’s paying close attention to the number of true armyworm moths flying north this spring. Krista Hamilton with Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection tells Brownfield they started placing moth traps in March. “Some of our trap sites are catching 250-550 true armyworm moths per week. It doesn’t necessarily indicate […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/higher-diesel-seed-prices-may-temper-cover-crop-interest/ Higher diesel, seed prices may temper cover crop interest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955575491/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Higher-diesel-seed-prices-may-temper-cover-crop-interest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955575491/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Higher-diesel-seed-prices-may-temper-cover-crop-interest/#respond Fri, 08 May 2026 20:35:45 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311042 An extension educator suspects rising input costs could slow cover crop adoption. Dave Nicolai with the University of Minnesota says there’s a lot of interest in using covers in the Upper Midwest. “Although I think it will be tempered a little bit by economics, in terms of everything from the price of diesel fuel to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955575491/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Higher-diesel-seed-prices-may-temper-cover-crop-interest/feed/ 0An extension educator suspects rising input costs could slow cover crop adoption. Dave Nicolai with the University of Minnesota says there’s a lot of interest in using covers in the Upper Midwest. “Although I think it will be tempered a little bit by economics, in terms of everything from the price of diesel fuel to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-bounce-ahead-of-upcoming-talks-with-china/ Soybeans bounce ahead of upcoming talks with China https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955574297/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-bounce-ahead-of-upcoming-talks-with-China/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955574297/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-bounce-ahead-of-upcoming-talks-with-China/#respond Fri, 08 May 2026 20:32:43 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310978 Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Contracts saw a bounce, pulling the nearby months to a modestly higher finish for the week, optimistic about the upcoming trade talks with China. There are a lot of unknowns, including how much of the negotiations will be about ag trade, or even soybeans specifically, but […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955574297/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-bounce-ahead-of-upcoming-talks-with-China/feed/ 0Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Contracts saw a bounce, pulling the nearby months to a modestly higher finish for the week, optimistic about the upcoming trade talks with China. There are a lot of unknowns, including how much of the negotiations will be about ag trade, or even soybeans specifically, but […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-finish-the-week-lower-5/ Cattle futures finish the week lower https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955573028/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-finish-the-week-lower/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955573028/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-finish-the-week-lower/#respond Fri, 08 May 2026 20:13:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311040 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on technical selling and the higher move in corn. June live cattle closed $1.15 lower at $248.90 and August live cattle closed $1.80 lower at $244.10.  August feeder cattle closed $1.95 lower at $364.22 and September feeder cattle closed $2.42 lower at $362.22.  Direct […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955573028/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-finish-the-week-lower/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on technical selling and the higher move in corn. June live cattle closed $1.15 lower at $248.90 and August live cattle closed $1.80 lower at $244.10.  August feeder cattle closed $1.95 lower at $364.22 and September feeder cattle closed $2.42 lower at $362.22.  Direct […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-may-8-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 8, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955573031/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-May/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955573031/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-May/#respond Fri, 08 May 2026 20:11:21 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310977 Jul. corn $4.71 and 1/4, up 3 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $12.08, up 15 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal $319.70, up 80 centsJul. soybean oil 74.32, up 17 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.19, up 6 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle $248.90, down $1.15Aug. feeder cattle $364.22, down $1.95Jun. lean hogs $98.62, down 75 centsJun. Class III […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955573031/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-May/feed/ 0Jul. corn $4.71 and 1/4, up 3 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $12.08, up 15 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal $319.70, up 80 centsJul. soybean oil 74.32, up 17 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.19, up 6 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle $248.90, down $1.15Aug. feeder cattle $364.22, down $1.95Jun. lean hogs $98.62, down 75 centsJun. Class III […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/bayer-crop-science-and-bp-partner-to-expand-camelina-market-for-biofuels/ Bayer Crop Science and bp partner to expand camelina market for biofuels https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955573034/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bayer-Crop-Science-and-bp-partner-to-expand-camelina-market-for-biofuels/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955573034/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bayer-Crop-Science-and-bp-partner-to-expand-camelina-market-for-biofuels/#respond Fri, 08 May 2026 20:10:31 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311028 A new partnership between Bayer Crop Science and bp could increase access to the biofuels market for farmers. Chad Bilby, biofuel crops innovation and commercial lead at Bayer, says the collaboration will commercialize camelina to produce biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel. “It has a lot of great properties that allow it to be […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955573034/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bayer-Crop-Science-and-bp-partner-to-expand-camelina-market-for-biofuels/feed/ 0A new partnership between Bayer Crop Science and bp could increase access to the biofuels market for farmers. Chad Bilby, biofuel crops innovation and commercial lead at Bayer, says the collaboration will commercialize camelina to produce biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel. “It has a lot of great properties that allow it to be […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/indianapolis-based-junior-chefs-academy-teaching-students-about-pork-nutrition/ Indianapolis-based Junior Chefs Academy teaching students about pork nutrition https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955572941/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indianapolisbased-Junior-Chefs-Academy-teaching-students-about-pork-nutrition/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955572941/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indianapolisbased-Junior-Chefs-Academy-teaching-students-about-pork-nutrition/#respond Fri, 08 May 2026 20:09:16 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311031 An Indianapolis-based chef says an after-school program is teaching students about the versatility and nutritional value of pork.  Ross Katz, executive director of the Junior Chefs Academy, says the curriculum is designed to help participants better understand food preparation. “We talk about fat content, the color of the meat, and we talk about what different […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955572941/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indianapolisbased-Junior-Chefs-Academy-teaching-students-about-pork-nutrition/feed/ 0An Indianapolis-based chef says an after-school program is teaching students about the versatility and nutritional value of pork.  Ross Katz, executive director of the Junior Chefs Academy, says the curriculum is designed to help participants better understand food preparation. “We talk about fat content, the color of the meat, and we talk about what different […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-pork-officials-confident-following-rare-pseudorabies-detection/ Iowa pork officials confident following rare pseudorabies detection https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955572578/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-pork-officials-confident-following-rare-pseudorabies-detection/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955572578/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-pork-officials-confident-following-rare-pseudorabies-detection/#respond Fri, 08 May 2026 20:03:37 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311033 A pork industry official suggests the industry was well prepared following the first detection of pseudorabies in a domestic commercial swine herd in more than 20 years. Iowa Pork Producers Association CEO Pat McGonegle tells Brownfield the cases in Iowa and Texas came as a surprise. “But I think the processes we have in place […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955572578/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-pork-officials-confident-following-rare-pseudorabies-detection/feed/ 0A pork industry official suggests the industry was well prepared following the first detection of pseudorabies in a domestic commercial swine herd in more than 20 years. Iowa Pork Producers Association CEO Pat McGonegle tells Brownfield the cases in Iowa and Texas came as a surprise. “But I think the processes we have in place […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/gt-thompson-discusses-usmca-reauthorization-says-dairy-adjustments-needed/ GT Thompson discusses USMCA reauthorization, says dairy adjustments needed https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955572557/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~GT-Thompson-discusses-USMCA-reauthorization-says-dairy-adjustments-needed/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955572557/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~GT-Thompson-discusses-USMCA-reauthorization-says-dairy-adjustments-needed/#respond Fri, 08 May 2026 20:00:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311034 House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson says the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement has been working for American farmers and ranchers. “Obviously I want to see USMCA kept intact. I think that’s the best approach.” Speaking to farm broadcasters at the NAFB’s 2026 Washington Watch, he said this summer’s review of the deal could provide an opportunity […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955572557/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~GT-Thompson-discusses-USMCA-reauthorization-says-dairy-adjustments-needed/feed/ 0House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson says the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement has been working for American farmers and ranchers. “Obviously I want to see USMCA kept intact. I think that’s the best approach.” Speaking to farm broadcasters at the NAFB’s 2026 Washington Watch, he said this summer’s review of the deal could provide an opportunity […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/long-term-crop-research-studying-ways-to-lower-input-costs-and-improve-soil-health/ Long-term crop research studying ways to lower input costs and improve soil health https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955572218/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Longterm-crop-research-studying-ways-to-lower-input-costs-and-improve-soil-health/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955572218/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Longterm-crop-research-studying-ways-to-lower-input-costs-and-improve-soil-health/#respond Fri, 08 May 2026 19:55:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311029 An ecosystem scientist at Michigan State University says cropping system research is highlighting ways farmers can offset fertilizer use and other inputs. Phil Robertson is the director of the Long-Term Agroecosystem Project at the Kellogg Biological Station in Hickory Corners. “The nitrogen fertilizer, as an example, is one of the major costs in these systems, and when […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955572218/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Longterm-crop-research-studying-ways-to-lower-input-costs-and-improve-soil-health/feed/ 0An ecosystem scientist at Michigan State University says cropping system research is highlighting ways farmers can offset fertilizer use and other inputs. Phil Robertson is the director of the Long-Term Agroecosystem Project at the Kellogg Biological Station in Hickory Corners. “The nitrogen fertilizer, as an example, is one of the major costs in these systems, and when […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/demand-for-premium-replacement-females-remains-strong-in-the-cattle-sector/ Demand for premium replacement females remains strong in the cattle sector https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955571834/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Demand-for-premium-replacement-females-remains-strong-in-the-cattle-sector/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955571834/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Demand-for-premium-replacement-females-remains-strong-in-the-cattle-sector/#respond Fri, 08 May 2026 19:45:06 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311026 The market manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says there continues to be strong demand for replacement females in the cattle sector.  Tony Hancock tells Brownfield, “There were several, maybe commercial plus, pretty dag-gum good first calf heifers with baby calves at their side that went through the auction barn last night bringing $6,300 a pair.”  The first of the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955571834/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Demand-for-premium-replacement-females-remains-strong-in-the-cattle-sector/feed/ 0The market manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says there continues to be strong demand for replacement females in the cattle sector.  Tony Hancock tells Brownfield, “There were several, maybe commercial plus, pretty dag-gum good first calf heifers with baby calves at their side that went through the auction barn last night bringing $6,300 a pair.”  The first of the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/alfalfa-weevils-are-early-in-wisconsin-this-year/ Alfalfa weevils are early in Wisconsin this year https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955570415/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Alfalfa-weevils-are-early-in-Wisconsin-this-year/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955570415/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Alfalfa-weevils-are-early-in-Wisconsin-this-year/#respond Fri, 08 May 2026 19:14:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310996 An entomologist says it’s time to scout for alfalfa weevils. Krista Hamilton with Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection tells Brownfield insect growth is ahead of plant development so far this spring. “The development of alfalfa weevils is running a little bit ahead of schedule as well, and egg hatch is just starting […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955570415/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Alfalfa-weevils-are-early-in-Wisconsin-this-year/feed/ 0An entomologist says it’s time to scout for alfalfa weevils. Krista Hamilton with Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection tells Brownfield insect growth is ahead of plant development so far this spring. “The development of alfalfa weevils is running a little bit ahead of schedule as well, and egg hatch is just starting […]

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