Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:58:00 +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/cash-rents-unlikely-to-drop-despite-profit-squeeze/ Cash rents unlikely to drop despite profit squeeze https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964028831/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-rents-unlikely-to-drop-despite-profit-squeeze/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964028831/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-rents-unlikely-to-drop-despite-profit-squeeze/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:57:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314520 Cash rent negotiations could be complicated by tight margins this fall. Farm management analyst Kent Thiesse, who is based in Minnesota, says even with recent price improvement, the cost of producing corn and soybeans next year will likely squeeze profits. “It will be interesting what happens with cash rents this fall. So far we haven’t […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964028831/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-rents-unlikely-to-drop-despite-profit-squeeze/feed/ 0Cash rent negotiations could be complicated by tight margins this fall. Farm management analyst Kent Thiesse, who is based in Minnesota, says even with recent price improvement, the cost of producing corn and soybeans next year will likely squeeze profits. “It will be interesting what happens with cash rents this fall. So far we haven’t […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-farmer-optimistic-heading-into-august-with-strong-crop-conditions/ Missouri farmer optimistic, heading into August with strong crop conditions https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964027196/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-farmer-optimistic-heading-into-August-with-strong-crop-conditions/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964027196/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-farmer-optimistic-heading-into-August-with-strong-crop-conditions/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:51:43 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314509 The newly elected chairman of the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council says the soybeans on his farm are filling pods as August begins. Kevin Mainord tells Brownfield “It looks really good. We’ve only had a couple of weeks of really high temperatures. Temperatures have kind of been moderate this year, which is a blessing, and we’ve […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964027196/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-farmer-optimistic-heading-into-August-with-strong-crop-conditions/feed/ 0The newly elected chairman of the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council says the soybeans on his farm are filling pods as August begins. Kevin Mainord tells Brownfield “It looks really good. We’ve only had a couple of weeks of really high temperatures. Temperatures have kind of been moderate this year, which is a blessing, and we’ve […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/southern-rust-creeps-north-into-iowa-fungicide-decisions-loom/ Southern rust creeps north into Iowa, fungicide decisions loom https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964027013/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southern-rust-creeps-north-into-Iowa-fungicide-decisions-loom/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964027013/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southern-rust-creeps-north-into-Iowa-fungicide-decisions-loom/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:46:31 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314513 Southern rust has moved as far north as central Iowa. Iowa State University Extension plant pathologist Daren Mueller says they’ve identified the corn disease in several counties. “Less than 10 (counties), but I’d say every day now I’m getting one or two emails a day with people finding it. And as of right now it’s […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964027013/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southern-rust-creeps-north-into-Iowa-fungicide-decisions-loom/feed/ 0Southern rust has moved as far north as central Iowa. Iowa State University Extension plant pathologist Daren Mueller says they’ve identified the corn disease in several counties. “Less than 10 (counties), but I’d say every day now I’m getting one or two emails a day with people finding it. And as of right now it’s […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/economic-aid-unsettled-as-congress-considers-distribution-of-potential-12-billion-package/ Economic aid “unsettled” as Congress considers distribution of potential $12 billion package https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964027016/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economic-aid-unsettled-as-Congress-considers-distribution-of-potential-billion-package/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964027016/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economic-aid-unsettled-as-Congress-considers-distribution-of-potential-billion-package/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:46:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314507 The vice president of Washington Operations with the National Cotton Council says farm economic aid remains unsettled as Congress heads into the August recess. Robbie Minnich tells Brownfield “there’s still a lot of questions about what that’s going to look like.” At the end of July, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget resolution […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964027016/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economic-aid-unsettled-as-Congress-considers-distribution-of-potential-billion-package/feed/ 0The vice president of Washington Operations with the National Cotton Council says farm economic aid remains unsettled as Congress heads into the August recess. Robbie Minnich tells Brownfield “there’s still a lot of questions about what that’s going to look like.” At the end of July, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget resolution […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/live-cattle-higher-on-oversold-signals/ Live cattle higher on oversold signals https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964025330/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Live-cattle-higher-on-oversold-signals/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964025330/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Live-cattle-higher-on-oversold-signals/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:43:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314518 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle futures were higher on a bounce, feeders were mixed on spread trade.  August live cattle closed $2.25 higher at $227.47 and October live cattle closed $3.40 higher at $222.17.  August feeder cattle closed $4.82 higher at $343.07 and September feeder cattle closed $5.30 higher at $337.22.  Direct cash […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964025330/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Live-cattle-higher-on-oversold-signals/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle futures were higher on a bounce, feeders were mixed on spread trade.  August live cattle closed $2.25 higher at $227.47 and October live cattle closed $3.40 higher at $222.17.  August feeder cattle closed $4.82 higher at $343.07 and September feeder cattle closed $5.30 higher at $337.22.  Direct cash […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cattle-imports-to-resume-as-usda-reopens-border-missouri-producer-supports-approach/ Cattle imports to resume as USDA reopens border; Missouri producer supports approach https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964025048/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-imports-to-resume-as-USDA-reopens-border-Missouri-producer-supports-approach/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964025048/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-imports-to-resume-as-USDA-reopens-border-Missouri-producer-supports-approach/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:40:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314506 The past president of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association says he supports USDA’s phased approach to reopen the U.S.-Mexico border to cattle imports. Concerns about New World screwworm had the border closed for more than one year, and Jeff Reed tells Brownfield “Sometimes, U.S. cattle producers might lose sight that other U.S. producers actually make a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964025048/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-imports-to-resume-as-USDA-reopens-border-Missouri-producer-supports-approach/feed/ 0The past president of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association says he supports USDA’s phased approach to reopen the U.S.-Mexico border to cattle imports. Concerns about New World screwworm had the border closed for more than one year, and Jeff Reed tells Brownfield “Sometimes, U.S. cattle producers might lose sight that other U.S. producers actually make a […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cherry-growers-worry-about-future-demand-following-major-crop-losses/ Cherry growers worry about future demand following major crop losses https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964024508/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cherry-growers-worry-about-future-demand-following-major-crop-losses/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964024508/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cherry-growers-worry-about-future-demand-following-major-crop-losses/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:38:11 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314515 A cherry grower says she’s concerned about maintaining market share after this year’s dramatic decrease in production. Sarah Greiner and her husband Todd grow a variety of specialty crops in West Michigan, including sweet and tart cherries. “What are these buyers going to do?” she’s contemplating. “Are they going to replace the cherry products with some […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964024508/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cherry-growers-worry-about-future-demand-following-major-crop-losses/feed/ 0A cherry grower says she’s concerned about maintaining market share after this year’s dramatic decrease in production. Sarah Greiner and her husband Todd grow a variety of specialty crops in West Michigan, including sweet and tart cherries. “What are these buyers going to do?” she’s contemplating. “Are they going to replace the cherry products with some […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/2026/07/the-minnesota-porkcast-minnesota-pork-activate-in-california/ The Minnesota Porkcast: Minnesota Pork Activate in California https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964021631/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-Minnesota-Porkcast-Minnesota-Pork-Activate-in-California/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964021631/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-Minnesota-Porkcast-Minnesota-Pork-Activate-in-California/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:26:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?p=314512 Members of the Minnesota Pork Activate leadership development program recently traveled to California to experience agriculture from a broader perspective.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-corn-buy-back-part-of-mondays-losses/ Soybeans, corn buy back part of Monday’s losses https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964021589/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-buy-back-part-of-Mondays-losses/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964021589/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-buy-back-part-of-Mondays-losses/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:24:42 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314474 Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. The USDA’s national good to excellent rating was down 3% on the week and traders are watching forecasts for August very closely. That’s a key month for development in many key growing areas. Export demand from China is solid ahead of an expected visit from President […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964021589/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-buy-back-part-of-Mondays-losses/feed/ 0Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. The USDA’s national good to excellent rating was down 3% on the week and traders are watching forecasts for August very closely. That’s a key month for development in many key growing areas. Export demand from China is solid ahead of an expected visit from President […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/two-cents/grace-in-the-midst-of-grief/ Grace in the midst of grief https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964021166/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grace-in-the-midst-of-grief/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964021166/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grace-in-the-midst-of-grief/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:21:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=cyndi_cents&p=314279 I’ve spent years talking and writing about farmer stress, depression and suicide. I’ve interviewed experts, shared resources and encouraged conversations about mental health in agriculture. Many of us have had neighbors, friends, family or acquaintances take their own lives. But nothing prepared me for the news that a 13-year-old farm kid in a nearby close-knit […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964021166/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grace-in-the-midst-of-grief/feed/ 0I’ve spent years talking and writing about farmer stress, depression and suicide. I’ve interviewed experts, shared resources and encouraged conversations about mental health in agriculture. Many of us have had neighbors, friends, family or acquaintances take their own lives. But nothing prepared me for the news that a 13-year-old farm kid in a nearby close-knit […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/national-seed-to-table-study-intends-to-improve-u-s-potato-supply-chain-and-grower-profitability/ National Seed to Table Study intends to improve U.S. potato supply chain and grower profitability https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964021169/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~National-Seed-to-Table-Study-intends-to-improve-US-potato-supply-chain-and-grower-profitability/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964021169/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~National-Seed-to-Table-Study-intends-to-improve-US-potato-supply-chain-and-grower-profitability/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:21:24 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314499 A state leader says a new feasibility study will help direct the future of the potato industry. Michigan Potato Industry Commission’s Kelly Turner tells Brownfield the Seed to Table Feasibility Study is the first of its kind to help guide strategic investments for growers nationwide. “The study is really designed to evaluate the potato supply chain from seed […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964021169/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~National-Seed-to-Table-Study-intends-to-improve-US-potato-supply-chain-and-grower-profitability/feed/ 0A state leader says a new feasibility study will help direct the future of the potato industry. Michigan Potato Industry Commission’s Kelly Turner tells Brownfield the Seed to Table Feasibility Study is the first of its kind to help guide strategic investments for growers nationwide. “The study is really designed to evaluate the potato supply chain from seed […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-july-28-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 28, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964018055/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964018055/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:09:16 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314473 Sep. corn $4.58 and 1/2, up 6 and 3/4 centsAug. soybeans $12.12, up 3 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal $320.30, down 50 centsAug. soybean oil 70.76, down 70 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.62 and 1/2, up 2 and 1/2 centsAug. live cattle $227.47, up $2.25Aug. feeder cattle $343.07, up $4.82Aug. lean hogs $103.10, up 12 centsAug. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964018055/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/feed/ 0Sep. corn $4.58 and 1/2, up 6 and 3/4 centsAug. soybeans $12.12, up 3 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal $320.30, down 50 centsAug. soybean oil 70.76, down 70 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.62 and 1/2, up 2 and 1/2 centsAug. live cattle $227.47, up $2.25Aug. feeder cattle $343.07, up $4.82Aug. lean hogs $103.10, up 12 centsAug. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/nationwide-cyclospora-outbreak-cases-continue-to-rise-could-impact-long-term-consumer-buying-habits/ Nationwide cyclospora outbreak cases continue to rise, could impact long-term consumer buying habits https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964016450/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nationwide-cyclospora-outbreak-cases-continue-to-rise-could-impact-longterm-consumer-buying-habits/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964016450/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nationwide-cyclospora-outbreak-cases-continue-to-rise-could-impact-longterm-consumer-buying-habits/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:04:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314505 Food safety experts say the nationwide cyclospora outbreak could have lasting impacts on consumer buying behavior as cases continue to rise. “That might change the demand for products like lettuce,” she says.  Julie Swann with North Carolina State University says there are now more than 1,900 confirmed cases in 9 states. “It’s difficult to find […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964016450/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nationwide-cyclospora-outbreak-cases-continue-to-rise-could-impact-longterm-consumer-buying-habits/feed/ 0Food safety experts say the nationwide cyclospora outbreak could have lasting impacts on consumer buying behavior as cases continue to rise. “That might change the demand for products like lettuce,” she says.  Julie Swann with North Carolina State University says there are now more than 1,900 confirmed cases in 9 states. “It’s difficult to find […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/vaden-farm-aid-needed-but-work-continues-to-boost-commodity-prices/ Vaden: Farm aid needed, but work continues to boost commodity prices https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964013135/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Vaden-Farm-aid-needed-but-work-continues-to-boost-commodity-prices/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964013135/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Vaden-Farm-aid-needed-but-work-continues-to-boost-commodity-prices/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:49:37 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314502 The deputy secretary at the USDA says another round of financial assistance is needed to support America’s farmers and ranchers. Stephen Vaden says the $12 billion in farm aid included in the $95 billion budget resolution passed by the U.S. House is critical to agriculture. “We think it strikes the right balance between the aid […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964013135/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Vaden-Farm-aid-needed-but-work-continues-to-boost-commodity-prices/feed/ 0The deputy secretary at the USDA says another round of financial assistance is needed to support America’s farmers and ranchers. Stephen Vaden says the $12 billion in farm aid included in the $95 billion budget resolution passed by the U.S. House is critical to agriculture. “We think it strikes the right balance between the aid […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/hoegemeyer-hometown-field-update-carroll-ia/ Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update – Carroll, IA https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964011287/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hoegemeyer-Hometown-Field-Update-Carroll-IA/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964011287/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hoegemeyer-Hometown-Field-Update-Carroll-IA/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:36:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=314501 Each year, farmers seek the best solutions to help protect their corn and soybeans. In this Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update, Agronomist Eric Solberg​ says that corn related diseases have been on the radar in recent years, especially southern rust. He says that right now is an important time to be out scouting your fields and looking […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964011287/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hoegemeyer-Hometown-Field-Update-Carroll-IA/feed/ 0Each year, farmers seek the best solutions to help protect their corn and soybeans. In this Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update, Agronomist Eric Solberg​ says that corn related diseases have been on the radar in recent years, especially southern rust. He says that right now is an important time to be out scouting your fields and looking […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/volatile-fertilizer-market-could-change-how-farmers-buy-inputs/ Volatile fertilizer market could change how farmers buy inputs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963997988/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Volatile-fertilizer-market-could-change-how-farmers-buy-inputs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963997988/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Volatile-fertilizer-market-could-change-how-farmers-buy-inputs/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:34:45 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314498 An ag economist says he doesn’t expect improvement in fertilizer prices anytime soon, and it may impact how they purchase inputs for the 2027 crop. Gary Schnitkey with the University of Illinois says he doesn’t have a crystal ball, but “There could be dramatic swings between now and spring. Spreading out the input decisions just […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963997988/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Volatile-fertilizer-market-could-change-how-farmers-buy-inputs/feed/ 0An ag economist says he doesn’t expect improvement in fertilizer prices anytime soon, and it may impact how they purchase inputs for the 2027 crop. Gary Schnitkey with the University of Illinois says he doesn’t have a crystal ball, but “There could be dramatic swings between now and spring. Spreading out the input decisions just […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/trade-mission-to-asia-highlights-export-opportunities/ Trade mission to Asia highlights export opportunities https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963997958/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Trade-mission-to-Asia-highlights-export-opportunities/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963997958/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Trade-mission-to-Asia-highlights-export-opportunities/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:29:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314497 Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says work continues to improve market access in the Asia-Pacific for producers. On a call with reporters during a trade mission this week, he said Japan continues to be a reliable partner for red meat exports. “We had really important discussions about continual opportunities to grow the export markets for beef, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963997958/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Trade-mission-to-Asia-highlights-export-opportunities/feed/ 0Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says work continues to improve market access in the Asia-Pacific for producers. On a call with reporters during a trade mission this week, he said Japan continues to be a reliable partner for red meat exports. “We had really important discussions about continual opportunities to grow the export markets for beef, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/two-decades-later-western-bean-cutworm-control-is-now-standard-across-great-lakes/ Two decades later, western bean cutworm control is now standard across Great Lakes https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963990674/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Two-decades-later-western-bean-cutworm-control-is-now-standard-across-Great-Lakes/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963990674/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Two-decades-later-western-bean-cutworm-control-is-now-standard-across-Great-Lakes/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:00:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314491 A field crops entomologist says western bean cutworm management has made significant strides since it first reached the Great Lakes region 20 years ago. Chris DiFonzo with Michigan State University tells Brownfield, “We’ve had 20 generations.” “It’s now in the background, and there are things that eat the egg masses, there are parasitoids that attack them,” […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963990674/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Two-decades-later-western-bean-cutworm-control-is-now-standard-across-Great-Lakes/feed/ 0A field crops entomologist says western bean cutworm management has made significant strides since it first reached the Great Lakes region 20 years ago. Chris DiFonzo with Michigan State University tells Brownfield, “We’ve had 20 generations.” “It’s now in the background, and there are things that eat the egg masses, there are parasitoids that attack them,” […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/indiana-farmer-says-wide-range-of-crop-maturity-could-complicate-harvest-windows/ Indiana farmer says wide range of crop maturity could complicate harvest windows https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963989477/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-farmer-says-wide-range-of-crop-maturity-could-complicate-harvest-windows/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963989477/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-farmer-says-wide-range-of-crop-maturity-could-complicate-harvest-windows/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:58:39 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314484 A west central Indiana farmer says he’s concerned widespread crop variability could impact harvest timing this fall. Kevin Cox says crop conditions differ across the state. “The early planted stuff is pollinated with ear fill, and it looks great,” he says. “We have some beautiful beans. The stuff with later planting dates, especially if the guy […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963989477/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-farmer-says-wide-range-of-crop-maturity-could-complicate-harvest-windows/feed/ 0A west central Indiana farmer says he’s concerned widespread crop variability could impact harvest timing this fall. Kevin Cox says crop conditions differ across the state. “The early planted stuff is pollinated with ear fill, and it looks great,” he says. “We have some beautiful beans. The stuff with later planting dates, especially if the guy […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/grassley-sees-momentum-in-usmca-talks-welcomes-mexico-trade-progress/ Grassley sees momentum in USMCA talks, welcomes Mexico trade progress https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963985811/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grassley-sees-momentum-in-USMCA-talks-welcomes-Mexico-trade-progress/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963985811/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grassley-sees-momentum-in-USMCA-talks-welcomes-Mexico-trade-progress/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:35:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314487 U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is encouraged by recent comments by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer concerning the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. The Iowa Republican says renewing USMCA would bring stability to agriculture. “I know that renewal is up in the air, but I know there are a lot of negotiations going on right now. I […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963985811/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grassley-sees-momentum-in-USMCA-talks-welcomes-Mexico-trade-progress/feed/ 0U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is encouraged by recent comments by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer concerning the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. The Iowa Republican says renewing USMCA would bring stability to agriculture. “I know that renewal is up in the air, but I know there are a lot of negotiations going on right now. I […]

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