Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:58:56 +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/doe-updates-45z-greet-model-biofuel-groups-call-it-major-win/ U.S. Department of Energy updates 45Z GREET model, biofuel groups call it ‘major win’ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957993281/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-Department-of-Energy-updates-Z-GREET-model-biofuel-groups-call-it-%e2%80%98major-win%e2%80%99/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957993281/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-Department-of-Energy-updates-Z-GREET-model-biofuel-groups-call-it-%e2%80%98major-win%e2%80%99/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:57:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312713 Biofuel groups are responding positively to the U.S. Department of Energy’s update to the 45ZCF-GREET model, released on Friday. Emily Skor with Growth Energy says she views this as a major win for the ethanol industry. She recently told Brownfield ethanol producers were waiting on the details. “So they have certainty about what exactly they […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957993281/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-Department-of-Energy-updates-Z-GREET-model-biofuel-groups-call-it-%e2%80%98major-win%e2%80%99/feed/ 0Biofuel groups are responding positively to the U.S. Department of Energy’s update to the 45ZCF-GREET model, released on Friday. Emily Skor with Growth Energy says she views this as a major win for the ethanol industry. She recently told Brownfield ethanol producers were waiting on the details. “So they have certainty about what exactly they […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/growing-dairy-production-limits-milk-prices-in-usdas-outlook/ Growing dairy production limits milk prices in USDA’s outlook https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957993008/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Growing-dairy-production-limits-milk-prices-in-USDA%e2%80%99s-outlook/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957993008/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Growing-dairy-production-limits-milk-prices-in-USDA%e2%80%99s-outlook/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:40:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312712 The USDA is projecting increased milk supplies and declining cheese prices to overhang the market this year and next. In its latest supply and demand report, the department says increased milk production per cow and larger cow inventories are expected to raise overall production for 2026 and 2027. Exports are projected to increase through 2027, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957993008/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Growing-dairy-production-limits-milk-prices-in-USDA%e2%80%99s-outlook/feed/ 0The USDA is projecting increased milk supplies and declining cheese prices to overhang the market this year and next. In its latest supply and demand report, the department says increased milk production per cow and larger cow inventories are expected to raise overall production for 2026 and 2027. Exports are projected to increase through 2027, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rootless-corn-plaguing-some-farmers/ Rootless corn plaguing some farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992774/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rootless-corn-plaguing-some-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992774/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rootless-corn-plaguing-some-farmers/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:36:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312705 An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says rootless corn syndrome has been an issue for many farmers this spring. Robby Meeker, who covers the eastern half of Illinois and all of Indiana, says high temperatures in June took a toll in some areas. “This hot, this dry and experienced the wind that we’ve had, we […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992774/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rootless-corn-plaguing-some-farmers/feed/ 0An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says rootless corn syndrome has been an issue for many farmers this spring. Robby Meeker, who covers the eastern half of Illinois and all of Indiana, says high temperatures in June took a toll in some areas. “This hot, this dry and experienced the wind that we’ve had, we […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/el-nino-could-increase-crop-disease-pressure-this-summer-expert-warns/ El Nino could increase crop disease pressure this summer, expert warns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992777/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~El-Nino-could-increase-crop-disease-pressure-this-summer-expert-warns/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992777/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~El-Nino-could-increase-crop-disease-pressure-this-summer-expert-warns/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:33:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312707 A crop protection specialist expects this summer’s El Nino to influence crop disease pressure. Tyler Harp with Syngenta says conditions in the southern U.S. are typically wetter than normal, with the northern tier of states warmer than average. “We transitioned into El Nino from La Nina, probably one of the quickest on record. And so […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992777/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~El-Nino-could-increase-crop-disease-pressure-this-summer-expert-warns/feed/ 0A crop protection specialist expects this summer’s El Nino to influence crop disease pressure. Tyler Harp with Syngenta says conditions in the southern U.S. are typically wetter than normal, with the northern tier of states warmer than average. “We transitioned into El Nino from La Nina, probably one of the quickest on record. And so […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/corn-finishes-friday-steady-to-firm-as-soybeans-wheat-weaken/ Corn finishes Friday steady to firm as soybeans, wheat weaken https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992780/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-finishes-Friday-steady-to-firm-as-soybeans-wheat-weaken/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992780/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-finishes-Friday-steady-to-firm-as-soybeans-wheat-weaken/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:32:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312663 Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, adding to the week-to-week decline. Development conditions continue to look favorable in much of the region. The trade’s also watching late harvest activity in Argentina, which is about 95% complete, while waiting for signs of new demand from China. This past week’s export sales report showed no […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992780/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-finishes-Friday-steady-to-firm-as-soybeans-wheat-weaken/feed/ 0Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, adding to the week-to-week decline. Development conditions continue to look favorable in much of the region. The trade’s also watching late harvest activity in Argentina, which is about 95% complete, while waiting for signs of new demand from China. This past week’s export sales report showed no […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/high-beef-prices-changing-consumer-buying-habits/ High beef prices changing consumer buying habits https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992783/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-beef-prices-changing-consumer-buying-habits/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992783/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-beef-prices-changing-consumer-buying-habits/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:31:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312708 A member of Certified Angus Beef says high beef prices are causing consumers to shift their purchasing habits. Tracey Erickson, senior executive vice president, says demand for ground beef is at an all-time high because of its price and “A burger isn’t just a burger anymore. You have so many options to have a casual […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992783/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-beef-prices-changing-consumer-buying-habits/feed/ 0A member of Certified Angus Beef says high beef prices are causing consumers to shift their purchasing habits. Tracey Erickson, senior executive vice president, says demand for ground beef is at an all-time high because of its price and “A burger isn’t just a burger anymore. You have so many options to have a casual […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-lower-to-finish-the-week-5/ Cattle futures lower to finish the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992576/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-to-finish-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992576/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-to-finish-the-week/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:24:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312706 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle closed lower, watching direct business unfold. August live cattle closed $1.50 lower at $241.17 and October live cattle closed $1.60 lower at $233.80.  August feeder cattle closed $2.22 lower at $357.42 and September feeder cattle closed $1.97 lower at $354.55.  There was a light direct cash […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992576/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-to-finish-the-week/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle closed lower, watching direct business unfold. August live cattle closed $1.50 lower at $241.17 and October live cattle closed $1.60 lower at $233.80.  August feeder cattle closed $2.22 lower at $357.42 and September feeder cattle closed $1.97 lower at $354.55.  There was a light direct cash […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/tar-spot-confirmed-in-the-eastern-corn-belt-for-the-first-time-in-2026/ Tar spot confirmed in the Eastern Corn Belt for the first time in 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992579/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tar-spot-confirmed-in-the-Eastern-Corn-Belt-for-the-first-time-in/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992579/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tar-spot-confirmed-in-the-Eastern-Corn-Belt-for-the-first-time-in/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:20:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312703 An extension plant pathologist says tar spot has been confirmed for the first time this year. Darcy Telenko says the disease was found in a test plot in Randolph County, Indiana. “The corn was only about V6, so it was corn that was planted in mid-April,” she says. “It’s still relatively early. The question, will the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992579/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tar-spot-confirmed-in-the-Eastern-Corn-Belt-for-the-first-time-in/feed/ 0An extension plant pathologist says tar spot has been confirmed for the first time this year. Darcy Telenko says the disease was found in a test plot in Randolph County, Indiana. “The corn was only about V6, so it was corn that was planted in mid-April,” she says. “It’s still relatively early. The question, will the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-june-12-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 12, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992300/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-June/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992300/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-June/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:10:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312662 Jul. corn $4.12 and 3/4, up 1 centJul. soybeans $11.13 and 1/2, down 1 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $301.30, down 40 centsJul. soybean oil 74.28, down 17 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.84 and 1/2, down 2 and 1/4 centsAug. live cattle $241.17, down $1.50Aug. feeder cattle $357.42, down $2.22Jul. lean hogs $97.45, up 82 centsJul. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992300/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-June/feed/ 0Jul. corn $4.12 and 3/4, up 1 centJul. soybeans $11.13 and 1/2, down 1 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $301.30, down 40 centsJul. soybean oil 74.28, down 17 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.84 and 1/2, down 2 and 1/4 centsAug. live cattle $241.17, down $1.50Aug. feeder cattle $357.42, down $2.22Jul. lean hogs $97.45, up 82 centsJul. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rfa-u-s-ethanol-exports-running-13-ahead-of-record-2025-pace/ RFA: U.S. ethanol exports running 13% ahead of record 2025 pace https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992003/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~RFA-US-ethanol-exports-running-ahead-of-record-pace/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992003/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~RFA-US-ethanol-exports-running-ahead-of-record-pace/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:51:42 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312701 2026 could be another record year for U.S. ethanol exports. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says through April the pace is 13 percent ahead of last year. “And last year was a record for ethanol exports. We had 2.2 billion gallons in ethanol exports last year, that means about 1 out of 8 gallons […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957992003/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~RFA-US-ethanol-exports-running-ahead-of-record-pace/feed/ 02026 could be another record year for U.S. ethanol exports. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says through April the pace is 13 percent ahead of last year. “And last year was a record for ethanol exports. We had 2.2 billion gallons in ethanol exports last year, that means about 1 out of 8 gallons […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/msu-farmer-network-aims-to-support-canola-management-across-michigan/ MSU farmer network aims to support canola management across Michigan https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957991673/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MSU-farmer-network-aims-to-support-canola-management-across-Michigan/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957991673/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MSU-farmer-network-aims-to-support-canola-management-across-Michigan/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:29:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312696 Michigan State University Extension is building a network of farmers to support the expansion of canola production in the state. Regenerative cropping systems educator Christine Charles tells Brownfield, “Our farmer network is aimed at providing that agronomic information for canola growers.” “It will provide some general cropping system considerations if you’re thinking about canola or if you […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957991673/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MSU-farmer-network-aims-to-support-canola-management-across-Michigan/feed/ 0Michigan State University Extension is building a network of farmers to support the expansion of canola production in the state. Regenerative cropping systems educator Christine Charles tells Brownfield, “Our farmer network is aimed at providing that agronomic information for canola growers.” “It will provide some general cropping system considerations if you’re thinking about canola or if you […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/severe-weather-impacting-producers-across-the-midwest/ Severe weather impacting producers across the Midwest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957991553/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Severe-weather-impacting-producers-across-the-Midwest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957991553/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Severe-weather-impacting-producers-across-the-Midwest/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:22:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312694 A meteorologist with Aura Commodities says the past week’s severe storms have left a swath of damage across the Midwest. Xander Lowry tells Brownfield, “As far as the Northern Plains and the Dakotas, as far south as central and southern Indiana, there’ve been upwards of 40 tornado reports over the last couple of days, and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957991553/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Severe-weather-impacting-producers-across-the-Midwest/feed/ 0A meteorologist with Aura Commodities says the past week’s severe storms have left a swath of damage across the Midwest. Xander Lowry tells Brownfield, “As far as the Northern Plains and the Dakotas, as far south as central and southern Indiana, there’ve been upwards of 40 tornado reports over the last couple of days, and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/patience-may-pay-off-for-grain-producers-this-summer/ Patience may pay off for grain producers this summer https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957989510/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Patience-may-pay-off-for-grain-producers-this-summer/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957989510/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Patience-may-pay-off-for-grain-producers-this-summer/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:52:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312684 A grain market analyst says summer weather may offer farmers another pre-harvest pricing opportunity.   Bree Baatz with Terrain says this year’s production estimates could be on track. “Are we going to have record yields? We don’t know yet, but as we sit here in mid-June, the speculation is these yield numbers are likely achievable […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957989510/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Patience-may-pay-off-for-grain-producers-this-summer/feed/ 0A grain market analyst says summer weather may offer farmers another pre-harvest pricing opportunity.   Bree Baatz with Terrain says this year’s production estimates could be on track. “Are we going to have record yields? We don’t know yet, but as we sit here in mid-June, the speculation is these yield numbers are likely achievable […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/heavy-missouri-rains-flood-fields-delay-crop-decisions-as-farmers-await-replant-outlook/ Heavy Missouri rains flood fields, delay crop decisions as farmers await replant outlook https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957989153/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heavy-Missouri-rains-flood-fields-delay-crop-decisions-as-farmers-await-replant-outlook/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957989153/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heavy-Missouri-rains-flood-fields-delay-crop-decisions-as-farmers-await-replant-outlook/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:41:42 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312674 Early summer storms have been bringing extreme, localized rain and floods across farms in northeast Missouri. Addie Yoder, who farms in Shelby and Knox Counties, says since Wednesday her farm has received more than 10 inches of rain in short bursts, leading to widespread flooding. “I think we got three inches in three hours. And […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957989153/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heavy-Missouri-rains-flood-fields-delay-crop-decisions-as-farmers-await-replant-outlook/feed/ 0Early summer storms have been bringing extreme, localized rain and floods across farms in northeast Missouri. Addie Yoder, who farms in Shelby and Knox Counties, says since Wednesday her farm has received more than 10 inches of rain in short bursts, leading to widespread flooding. “I think we got three inches in three hours. And […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/mixed-day-for-dairy-prices-at-cme/ Mixed day for dairy prices at CME https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957989141/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Mixed-day-for-dairy-prices-at-CME/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957989141/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Mixed-day-for-dairy-prices-at-CME/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:38:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312677 Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was unchanged at $0.68. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0025 to $1.4875.  Two sales were recorded, ranging from $1.49 to $1.4925.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.42. No sales were reported.  Butter was up $0.0275 to $1.6675. Sixty sales were recorded ranging from $1.6325 to $1.6675.  Nonfat dry milk was down 0.0300 at $1.7850. Five sales were recorded, ranging from $1.78 to $1.8050. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957989141/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Mixed-day-for-dairy-prices-at-CME/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was unchanged at $0.68. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0025 to $1.4875.  Two sales were recorded, ranging from $1.49 to $1.4925.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.42. No sales were reported.  Butter was up $0.0275 to $1.6675. Sixty sales were recorded ranging from $1.6325 to $1.6675.  Nonfat dry milk was down 0.0300 at $1.7850. Five sales were recorded, ranging from $1.78 to $1.8050. 

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cotton-outlook-mixed-but-missouri-farmer-sees-potential-for-average-yield/ Cotton outlook mixed, but Missouri farmer sees potential for average yield https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957988676/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cotton-outlook-mixed-but-Missouri-farmer-sees-potential-for-average-yield/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957988676/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cotton-outlook-mixed-but-Missouri-farmer-sees-potential-for-average-yield/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:17:57 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312673 A farmer in the Missouri Bootheel says market conditions remain a major concern for cotton farmers as the growing season begins. “Everybody’s got a bottle of Rolaids, a bottle of whiskey and a pack of cigarettes. Depending on which one of those you prefer, there’s certainly plenty of incentive to reach for at least one […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957988676/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cotton-outlook-mixed-but-Missouri-farmer-sees-potential-for-average-yield/feed/ 0A farmer in the Missouri Bootheel says market conditions remain a major concern for cotton farmers as the growing season begins. “Everybody’s got a bottle of Rolaids, a bottle of whiskey and a pack of cigarettes. Depending on which one of those you prefer, there’s certainly plenty of incentive to reach for at least one […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2792/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957988346/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957988346/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:03:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312672 Direct cash cattle trade activity has been slow to develop.  A few bids have surfaced at $254 live in Kansas and Nebraska, and $257 to $259 in Iowa, and at $403 dressed, but continue to be passed.  A few asking prices in Nebraska have been reported at $260 live.  Significant trade volume looks to hold […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957988346/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity has been slow to develop.  A few bids have surfaced at $254 live in Kansas and Nebraska, and $257 to $259 in Iowa, and at $403 dressed, but continue to be passed.  A few asking prices in Nebraska have been reported at $260 live.  Significant trade volume looks to hold […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/heat-stressed-pigs-may-eat-less-grow-slower-expert-says/ Heat-stressed pigs may eat less, grow slower, expert says https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957988148/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heatstressed-pigs-may-eat-less-grow-slower-expert-says/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957988148/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heatstressed-pigs-may-eat-less-grow-slower-expert-says/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:11 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312670 Summer heat can reduce pork productivity. Chuck Woods with KENT Nutrition says heat stress can occur all along the swine production chain. “Whether you’re trying to keep sows hydrated and eating through, especially in late gestation when those sows, their internal body temperatures can get really hot. We’ve seen it there, we’ve seen it even […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957988148/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heatstressed-pigs-may-eat-less-grow-slower-expert-says/feed/ 0Summer heat can reduce pork productivity. Chuck Woods with KENT Nutrition says heat stress can occur all along the swine production chain. “Whether you’re trying to keep sows hydrated and eating through, especially in late gestation when those sows, their internal body temperatures can get really hot. We’ve seen it there, we’ve seen it even […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ag-coalition-pressing-the-u-s-senate-on-usda-staffing-crisis-ahead-of-2027-budget-talks/ Ag coalition pressing the U.S. Senate on USDA staffing crisis ahead of 2027 budget talks https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957987824/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-coalition-pressing-the-US-Senate-on-USDA-staffing-crisis-ahead-of-budget-talks/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957987824/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-coalition-pressing-the-US-Senate-on-USDA-staffing-crisis-ahead-of-budget-talks/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:39:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312668 A coalition of 123 state and national ag groups is asking the U.S. Senate to address USDA staffing shortages in the 2027 funding bill. Carson Fort with the American Soybean Association says more than 20,000 employees left the department in the first six months of 2025. “That included roughly a quarter of NRCS staff and a quarter of FSA […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957987824/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-coalition-pressing-the-US-Senate-on-USDA-staffing-crisis-ahead-of-budget-talks/feed/ 0A coalition of 123 state and national ag groups is asking the U.S. Senate to address USDA staffing shortages in the 2027 funding bill. Carson Fort with the American Soybean Association says more than 20,000 employees left the department in the first six months of 2025. “That included roughly a quarter of NRCS staff and a quarter of FSA […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/minnesota-ag-commissioner-watching-trade-impact-of-new-world-screwworm-spread/ Minnesota Ag Commissioner watching trade impact of New World screwworm spread https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957987524/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-Ag-Commissioner-watching-trade-impact-of-New-World-screwworm-spread/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957987524/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-Ag-Commissioner-watching-trade-impact-of-New-World-screwworm-spread/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:25:59 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312660 The head of Minnesota’s Department of Agriculture is concerned the arrival of New World screwworm in the southern U.S. could have trade ramifications. Commissioner Thom Petersen tells Brownfield. “This isn’t new for Minnesota, dealing with high-path avian influenza for quite a while (and) having trade stipulations put on. So we’re very familiar with that.” He […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957987524/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-Ag-Commissioner-watching-trade-impact-of-New-World-screwworm-spread/feed/ 0The head of Minnesota’s Department of Agriculture is concerned the arrival of New World screwworm in the southern U.S. could have trade ramifications. Commissioner Thom Petersen tells Brownfield. “This isn’t new for Minnesota, dealing with high-path avian influenza for quite a while (and) having trade stipulations put on. So we’re very familiar with that.” He […]

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