Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:58:15 +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/extreme-july-heat-raises-questions-about-minnesota-crop-yields/ Extreme July heat raises questions about Minnesota crop yields https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968225243/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Extreme-July-heat-raises-questions-about-Minnesota-crop-yields/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968225243/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Extreme-July-heat-raises-questions-about-Minnesota-crop-yields/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:58:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315922 Some farmers are wondering how much impact extreme heat had on crops during July. Rose Karau grows corn and soybeans near St. James in south-central Minnesota. “We have some sandhills, and we watched (those crops) kind of drift away or burn up. We could see them right from the road and we were getting a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968225243/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Extreme-July-heat-raises-questions-about-Minnesota-crop-yields/feed/ 0Some farmers are wondering how much impact extreme heat had on crops during July. Rose Karau grows corn and soybeans near St. James in south-central Minnesota. “We have some sandhills, and we watched (those crops) kind of drift away or burn up. We could see them right from the road and we were getting a […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/high-diesel-costs-continue-to-pressure-farmers-supply-chain/ High diesel costs continue to pressure farmers, supply chain https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968224421/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-diesel-costs-continue-to-pressure-farmers-supply-chain/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968224421/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-diesel-costs-continue-to-pressure-farmers-supply-chain/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:36:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315915 An ag economist says he doesn’t expect much relief from high diesel prices anytime soon. Gregg Ibendahl with K-State says the cost of oil can push diesel up about 42 cents for every dollar it increases. “It’s a pretty steep curve over what it used to be. It makes the situation really bad. We’re in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968224421/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-diesel-costs-continue-to-pressure-farmers-supply-chain/feed/ 0An ag economist says he doesn’t expect much relief from high diesel prices anytime soon. Gregg Ibendahl with K-State says the cost of oil can push diesel up about 42 cents for every dollar it increases. “It’s a pretty steep curve over what it used to be. It makes the situation really bad. We’re in […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ag-land-expert-sees-room-for-farmland-values-to-rise-this-fall/ Ag land expert sees room for farmland values to rise this fall https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968224160/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-land-expert-sees-room-for-farmland-values-to-rise-this-fall/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968224160/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-land-expert-sees-room-for-farmland-values-to-rise-this-fall/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:29:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315920 An ag land specialist suggests the market could strengthen after harvest. Randy Thompson is licensed in Iowa for Base Camp Country Real Estate, which operates in about a dozen Midwestern states. “I think that there’s still a lot of strong bidding out there from local landowners (and) there’s a younger influx that wants to grow […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968224160/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-land-expert-sees-room-for-farmland-values-to-rise-this-fall/feed/ 0An ag land specialist suggests the market could strengthen after harvest. Randy Thompson is licensed in Iowa for Base Camp Country Real Estate, which operates in about a dozen Midwestern states. “I think that there’s still a lot of strong bidding out there from local landowners (and) there’s a younger influx that wants to grow […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/protein-demand-could-resolve-surplus-concerns-in-usmca-talks/ Protein demand could resolve surplus concerns in USMCA talks https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968222648/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Protein-demand-could-resolve-surplus-concerns-in-USMCA-talks/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968222648/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Protein-demand-could-resolve-surplus-concerns-in-USMCA-talks/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:45:24 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315916 A policy advisor for the American Dairy Coalition says USMCA negotiators need to ensure trade rules keep pace with changes in the North American dairy market. Sherry Bunting tells Brownfield, “There’s a lot of integration that has happened since NAFTA and USMCA in agriculture, and dairy had some integration too. “Two of our largest cheese […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968222648/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Protein-demand-could-resolve-surplus-concerns-in-USMCA-talks/feed/ 0A policy advisor for the American Dairy Coalition says USMCA negotiators need to ensure trade rules keep pace with changes in the North American dairy market. Sherry Bunting tells Brownfield, “There’s a lot of integration that has happened since NAFTA and USMCA in agriculture, and dairy had some integration too. “Two of our largest cheese […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/doud-backs-thompsons-plan-to-address-ag-labor-challenges/ Doud backs Thompson’s plan to address ag labor challenges https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968222042/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Doud-backs-Thompson%e2%80%99s-plan-to-address-ag-labor-challenges/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968222042/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Doud-backs-Thompson%e2%80%99s-plan-to-address-ag-labor-challenges/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:34:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315913 The CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation says finding a solution to the industry’s labor challenges remains a top priority. Gregg Doud says a bill from Congressman GT Thompson, chairman of the House Ag Committee, released in June, would provide the industry a long-overdue solution. “It is so much better than anything we’ve ever […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968222042/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Doud-backs-Thompson%e2%80%99s-plan-to-address-ag-labor-challenges/feed/ 0The CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation says finding a solution to the industry’s labor challenges remains a top priority. Gregg Doud says a bill from Congressman GT Thompson, chairman of the House Ag Committee, released in June, would provide the industry a long-overdue solution. “It is so much better than anything we’ve ever […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/production-challenges-could-lead-to-2027-seed-supply-concerns/ Production challenges could lead to 2027 seed supply concerns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968221430/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Production-challenges-could-lead-to-seed-supply-concerns/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968221430/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Production-challenges-could-lead-to-seed-supply-concerns/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:23:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315906 There’s potential for some corn and soybean varieties to be in tight supply next year.  “Our seed crop here in Sun Prairie looks excellent. Is it a best ever? I don’t know, but it’s really close.” However, Jeff Renk, president of Wisconsin-based Renk Seed, says that’s not the case for many seed production areas this […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968221430/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Production-challenges-could-lead-to-seed-supply-concerns/feed/ 0There’s potential for some corn and soybean varieties to be in tight supply next year.  “Our seed crop here in Sun Prairie looks excellent. Is it a best ever? I don’t know, but it’s really close.” However, Jeff Renk, president of Wisconsin-based Renk Seed, says that’s not the case for many seed production areas this […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/global-supply-chain-issues-pressuring-fertilizer-prices-ahead-of-2026-fall-application-season/ Global supply chain issues pressuring fertilizer prices ahead of 2026 fall application season https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968221178/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Global-supply-chain-issues-pressuring-fertilizer-prices-ahead-of-fall-application-season/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968221178/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Global-supply-chain-issues-pressuring-fertilizer-prices-ahead-of-fall-application-season/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:16:43 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315908 High fertilizer prices remain a concern as farmers prepare to make fall applications. Corey Rosenbusch, president and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute, says ongoing supply chain disruptions continue to impact the availability and cost of some inputs. “Half of the world’s traded sulfur comes through the Strait,” he says. “With continued restrictions, damage to those […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968221178/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Global-supply-chain-issues-pressuring-fertilizer-prices-ahead-of-fall-application-season/feed/ 0High fertilizer prices remain a concern as farmers prepare to make fall applications. Corey Rosenbusch, president and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute, says ongoing supply chain disruptions continue to impact the availability and cost of some inputs. “Half of the world’s traded sulfur comes through the Strait,” he says. “With continued restrictions, damage to those […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/hoegemeyer-hometown-field-update-madrid-ne/ Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update – Madrid, NE https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968215052/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hoegemeyer-Hometown-Field-Update-%e2%80%93-Madrid-NE/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968215052/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hoegemeyer-Hometown-Field-Update-%e2%80%93-Madrid-NE/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:22:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=315905 Facing challenges that threaten yield potential is a constant battle for farmers and their crops. In this Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update, agronomist Craig Langemeier says the company’s latest genetics provide farmers with a selection of hybrids for all conditions. For more information visit www.hoegemeyer.com/hometown.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968215052/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hoegemeyer-Hometown-Field-Update-%e2%80%93-Madrid-NE/feed/ 0Facing challenges that threaten yield potential is a constant battle for farmers and their crops. In this Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update, agronomist Craig Langemeier says the company’s latest genetics provide farmers with a selection of hybrids for all conditions. For more information visit www.hoegemeyer.com/hometown.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/arkansas-corn-rice-harvest-underway-with-strong-early-yields/ Arkansas corn, rice harvest underway with strong early yields https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968214572/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Arkansas-corn-rice-harvest-underway-with-strong-early-yields/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968214572/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Arkansas-corn-rice-harvest-underway-with-strong-early-yields/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315893 Corn and rice harvest is underway in Arkansas, and other parts of the Delta. In eastern Arkansas, Nathan Reed tells Brownfield farmers are pleased with corn yields. “I think it’s the best corn crop I’ve ever had. First time in three years I’m positive going into harvest with a good crop and better prices,” he […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968214572/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Arkansas-corn-rice-harvest-underway-with-strong-early-yields/feed/ 0Corn and rice harvest is underway in Arkansas, and other parts of the Delta. In eastern Arkansas, Nathan Reed tells Brownfield farmers are pleased with corn yields. “I think it’s the best corn crop I’ve ever had. First time in three years I’m positive going into harvest with a good crop and better prices,” he […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/2026/08/the-minnesota-porkcast-on-farm-sustainability-and-grant/ The Minnesota Porkcast: On-Farm Sustainability and Grant https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187950/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-Minnesota-Porkcast-OnFarm-Sustainability-and-Grant/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187950/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-Minnesota-Porkcast-OnFarm-Sustainability-and-Grant/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:28:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?p=315896 Minnesota Pork director of public policy and strategy Lauren Servick says producers can participate in an on-farm sustainability report and qualify for a grant.  Minnesota Pork president Todd Selvick, a pig farmer from southern Minnesota, says he’s completed the report and sees several practical benefits.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187950/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-Minnesota-Porkcast-OnFarm-Sustainability-and-Grant/feed/ 0Minnesota Pork director of public policy and strategy Lauren Servick says producers can participate in an on-farm sustainability report and qualify for a grant.  Minnesota Pork president Todd Selvick, a pig farmer from southern Minnesota, says he’s completed the report and sees several practical benefits.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/mizzou-meat-market-opens-at-new-meat-science-lab-expands-retail-offerings/ Mizzou Meat Market opens at new meat science lab, expands retail offerings https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187518/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Mizzou-Meat-Market-opens-at-new-meat-science-lab-expands-retail-offerings/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187518/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Mizzou-Meat-Market-opens-at-new-meat-science-lab-expands-retail-offerings/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:12:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315836 The Mizzou Meat Market on the University of Missouri campus opened in mid-August. Bryon Weigand, the director of the Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education and Training Lab, tells Brownfield the new market is larger than the previous location in Columbia. “It’s located South of the Trowbridge Livestock Center, a pretty big footprint, but it […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187518/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Mizzou-Meat-Market-opens-at-new-meat-science-lab-expands-retail-offerings/feed/ 0The Mizzou Meat Market on the University of Missouri campus opened in mid-August. Bryon Weigand, the director of the Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education and Training Lab, tells Brownfield the new market is larger than the previous location in Columbia. “It’s located South of the Trowbridge Livestock Center, a pretty big footprint, but it […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/corn-harvest-gets-underway-in-missouri-with-strong-early-yields/ Corn harvest gets underway in Missouri with strong early yields https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187521/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-harvest-gets-underway-in-Missouri-with-strong-early-yields/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187521/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-harvest-gets-underway-in-Missouri-with-strong-early-yields/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:10:57 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315889 Corn harvest is underway in parts of Missouri. Brice Fischer in Bates County tells Brownfield he started harvest five days ago, and it’s one of the earliest good corn crops he’s ever had. “I think everybody that took advantage in the area of planting in March is going to get rewarded. There’s a little bit […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187521/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-harvest-gets-underway-in-Missouri-with-strong-early-yields/feed/ 0Corn harvest is underway in parts of Missouri. Brice Fischer in Bates County tells Brownfield he started harvest five days ago, and it’s one of the earliest good corn crops he’s ever had. “I think everybody that took advantage in the area of planting in March is going to get rewarded. There’s a little bit […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/south-dakota-corn-looks-good-despite-half-normal-rainfall/ South Dakota corn looks good despite half-normal rainfall https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187527/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-corn-looks-good-despite-halfnormal-rainfall/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187527/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-corn-looks-good-despite-halfnormal-rainfall/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:10:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315892 A farmer in south-central South Dakota says the corn crop looks surprisingly good, given the below-average rainfall this growing season. “If you look at our total rainfall, we are about half of what we typically get in a season,” says Trent Kubik. “Well below average for rainfall, but it’s been very timely rains for us, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187527/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-corn-looks-good-despite-halfnormal-rainfall/feed/ 0A farmer in south-central South Dakota says the corn crop looks surprisingly good, given the below-average rainfall this growing season. “If you look at our total rainfall, we are about half of what we typically get in a season,” says Trent Kubik. “Well below average for rainfall, but it’s been very timely rains for us, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-state-fair-sale-of-champions-sets-new-fundraising-record/ Iowa State Fair Sale of Champions sets new fundraising record https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187092/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-State-Fair-Sale-of-Champions-sets-new-fundraising-record/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187092/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-State-Fair-Sale-of-Champions-sets-new-fundraising-record/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:57:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315887 The prestigious Iowa State Fair Sale of Champions raised a record-breaking $734,000 for ag youth on Saturday. The event was highlighted by a $155,000 sale for the Grand Champion FFA Market Hog exhibited by Jillian Woodruff of Moorland. The Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Market Steer, shown by Chloe Rogers from Iowa City, sold for $100,000. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187092/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-State-Fair-Sale-of-Champions-sets-new-fundraising-record/feed/ 0The prestigious Iowa State Fair Sale of Champions raised a record-breaking $734,000 for ag youth on Saturday. The event was highlighted by a $155,000 sale for the Grand Champion FFA Market Hog exhibited by Jillian Woodruff of Moorland. The Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Market Steer, shown by Chloe Rogers from Iowa City, sold for $100,000. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-lower-to-start-the-week-24/ Cattle futures lower to start the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187068/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-to-start-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187068/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-to-start-the-week/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:55:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315881 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on technical pressure, feeders had additional pressure on the higher move in corn. October live cattle closed $4.32 lower at $213.60 and December live cattle closed $4.30 lower at $214.20.  September feeder cattle closed $4.80 lower at $324.22 and October feeder cattle closed $5.37 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187068/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-to-start-the-week/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on technical pressure, feeders had additional pressure on the higher move in corn. October live cattle closed $4.32 lower at $213.60 and December live cattle closed $4.30 lower at $214.20.  September feeder cattle closed $4.80 lower at $324.22 and October feeder cattle closed $5.37 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-lawmakers-push-back-on-trump-beef-import-proposal/ Iowa lawmakers push back on Trump beef import proposal https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968186993/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-lawmakers-push-back-on-Trump-beef-import-proposal/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968186993/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-lawmakers-push-back-on-Trump-beef-import-proposal/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:54:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315886 Some members of Iowa’s congressional delegation are raising concerns about President Trump’s proposal to temporarily increase imported beef supplies. Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson told reporters at the Iowa State Fair that increasing foreign beef imports “is a bad idea.” “This should be driven by market conditions,” Hinson said. “The herd is at a 70-year low, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968186993/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-lawmakers-push-back-on-Trump-beef-import-proposal/feed/ 0Some members of Iowa’s congressional delegation are raising concerns about President Trump’s proposal to temporarily increase imported beef supplies. Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson told reporters at the Iowa State Fair that increasing foreign beef imports “is a bad idea.” “This should be driven by market conditions,” Hinson said. “The herd is at a 70-year low, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/se-iowa-soybean-grower-sees-tremendous-swing-in-pod-counts-after-rollercoaster-summer/ SE Iowa soybean grower sees “tremendous swing in pod counts” after rollercoaster summer https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968186945/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~SE-Iowa-soybean-grower-sees-tremendous-swing-in-pod-counts-after-rollercoaster-summer/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968186945/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~SE-Iowa-soybean-grower-sees-tremendous-swing-in-pod-counts-after-rollercoaster-summer/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:50:39 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315880 A southeast Iowa farmer anticipates variable yields because of up and down growing conditions this summer. Mark Jackson grows corn and soybeans near Oskaloosa and says this year has had its challenges. “Definitely an adverse year when it comes to rain, highs and lows. Averages show that we’re on average when it comes to moisture, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968186945/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~SE-Iowa-soybean-grower-sees-tremendous-swing-in-pod-counts-after-rollercoaster-summer/feed/ 0A southeast Iowa farmer anticipates variable yields because of up and down growing conditions this summer. Mark Jackson grows corn and soybeans near Oskaloosa and says this year has had its challenges. “Definitely an adverse year when it comes to rain, highs and lows. Averages show that we’re on average when it comes to moisture, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowas-glen-smith-takes-on-usda-rural-development-post/ Iowa’s Glen Smith takes on USDA Rural Development post https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968186948/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa%e2%80%99s-Glen-Smith-takes-on-USDA-Rural-Development-post/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968186948/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa%e2%80%99s-Glen-Smith-takes-on-USDA-Rural-Development-post/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:47:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315882 Atlantic, Iowa farmer Glen Smith has been sworn in as the USDA’s Under Secretary for Rural Development. “What I bring is truly rural America and farming,” he said. “My whole family farms. I’m a fifth-generation farmer from western Iowa. My son took over active management of the farm here when we came to DC eight […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968186948/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa%e2%80%99s-Glen-Smith-takes-on-USDA-Rural-Development-post/feed/ 0Atlantic, Iowa farmer Glen Smith has been sworn in as the USDA’s Under Secretary for Rural Development. “What I bring is truly rural America and farming,” he said. “My whole family farms. I’m a fifth-generation farmer from western Iowa. My son took over active management of the farm here when we came to DC eight […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/the-reopening-of-the-u-s-mexico-border-marks-the-next-chapter-for-cattle-trade/ The reopening of the U.S.-Mexico border marks the next chapter for cattle trade https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968186726/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-reopening-of-the-USMexico-border-marks-the-next-chapter-for-cattle-trade/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968186726/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-reopening-of-the-USMexico-border-marks-the-next-chapter-for-cattle-trade/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:42:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315876 Cattle were able to cross from Mexico into the US for the first time since May 2025. Mike Sulpizia, a cattle buyer and marketing manager for Superior Cattle Company in California, says it’s a long time coming and Monday was an important first step. “It’s a start and we just need to be patient and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968186726/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-reopening-of-the-USMexico-border-marks-the-next-chapter-for-cattle-trade/feed/ 0Cattle were able to cross from Mexico into the US for the first time since May 2025. Mike Sulpizia, a cattle buyer and marketing manager for Superior Cattle Company in California, says it’s a long time coming and Monday was an important first step. “It’s a start and we just need to be patient and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/corn-sees-gains-on-lower-yield-guess/ Corn sees gains on lower yield guess https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968185814/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-sees-gains-on-lower-yield-guess/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968185814/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-sees-gains-on-lower-yield-guess/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:36:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315802 Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Last week’s major private crop tour is projecting record yield potential and development weather looks favorable. Still, solid demand and crush margins pulled contracts off of the day’s lows. The USDA says 60% of soybeans are called good to excellent, down 1% on the week, with […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968185814/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-sees-gains-on-lower-yield-guess/feed/ 0Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Last week’s major private crop tour is projecting record yield potential and development weather looks favorable. Still, solid demand and crush margins pulled contracts off of the day’s lows. The USDA says 60% of soybeans are called good to excellent, down 1% on the week, with […]

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