Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:37:38 +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/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2872/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971194430/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971194430/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:36:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=318295 Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet. No bids are on the table at Friday’s open, but trade will need to develop throughout the day. Some light business was marked at $345 in the North on Thursday. No trade has developed yet in the South. Boxed beef is mixed with Choice $.15 lower at $374.70, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971194430/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet. No bids are on the table at Friday’s open, but trade will need to develop throughout the day. Some light business was marked at $345 in the North on Thursday. No trade has developed yet in the South. Boxed beef is mixed with Choice $.15 lower at $374.70, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-surprises-with-corn-crop-guess-also-ups-soybeans/ USDA surprises with corn crop guess, also ups soybeans https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971194010/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-surprises-with-corn-crop-guess-also-ups-soybeans/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971194010/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-surprises-with-corn-crop-guess-also-ups-soybeans/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:25:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318269 The USDA has increased its expectations for 2026 U.S. corn and soybean production. Corn is now seen at 16.034 billion bushels, potentially the second largest on record and up 1% from September on a higher average yield guess, now at 181.2 bushels per acre on harvested area of 88.506 million acres, but that would be […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971194010/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-surprises-with-corn-crop-guess-also-ups-soybeans/feed/ 0The USDA has increased its expectations for 2026 U.S. corn and soybean production. Corn is now seen at 16.034 billion bushels, potentially the second largest on record and up 1% from September on a higher average yield guess, now at 181.2 bushels per acre on harvested area of 88.506 million acres, but that would be […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/seed-industry-welcomes-usda-support-for-germplasm-system/ Seed industry welcomes USDA support for germplasm system https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971193095/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Seed-industry-welcomes-USDA-support-for-germplasm-system/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971193095/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Seed-industry-welcomes-USDA-support-for-germplasm-system/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:43:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318289 The president and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association says USDA’s latest investment in the National Plant Germplasm System is a major step forward for agricultural innovation. Andy LaVigne tells Brownfield the collection provides researchers and plant breeders access to genetic resources that help drive future crop improvements. “It really is the base of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971193095/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Seed-industry-welcomes-USDA-support-for-germplasm-system/feed/ 0The president and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association says USDA’s latest investment in the National Plant Germplasm System is a major step forward for agricultural innovation. Andy LaVigne tells Brownfield the collection provides researchers and plant breeders access to genetic resources that help drive future crop improvements. “It really is the base of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-opens-2027-dairy-margin-coverage-enrollment-with-expanded-risk-protection/ USDA opens 2027 Dairy Margin Coverage enrollment with expanded risk protection https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971192648/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-opens-Dairy-Margin-Coverage-enrollment-with-expanded-risk-protection/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971192648/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-opens-Dairy-Margin-Coverage-enrollment-with-expanded-risk-protection/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:31:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318287 A USDA official says recent changes to the Dairy Margin Coverage program could provide dairy producers with additional risk-management tools. Richard Fordyce, the Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, says the updates are designed to strengthen protections for participating dairies. “In 2026, we had a near record number of enrollments through the Dairy Farm Coverage […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971192648/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-opens-Dairy-Margin-Coverage-enrollment-with-expanded-risk-protection/feed/ 0A USDA official says recent changes to the Dairy Margin Coverage program could provide dairy producers with additional risk-management tools. Richard Fordyce, the Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, says the updates are designed to strengthen protections for participating dairies. “In 2026, we had a near record number of enrollments through the Dairy Farm Coverage […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/global-production-constraints-likely-to-keep-phosphate-fertilizer-prices-elevated/ Global production constraints likely to keep phosphate fertilizer prices elevated https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971192183/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Global-production-constraints-likely-to-keep-phosphate-fertilizer-prices-elevated/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971192183/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Global-production-constraints-likely-to-keep-phosphate-fertilizer-prices-elevated/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:14:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318284 The CEO of domestic phosphate fertilizer producer Itafos says he expects constraints on global phosphate production to be a long-term issue. David Delaney says tight sulfur supplies and record prices for the key production ingredient are likely to deter the development of any new phosphate plants. “They don’t really know where sulfur is going to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971192183/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Global-production-constraints-likely-to-keep-phosphate-fertilizer-prices-elevated/feed/ 0The CEO of domestic phosphate fertilizer producer Itafos says he expects constraints on global phosphate production to be a long-term issue. David Delaney says tight sulfur supplies and record prices for the key production ingredient are likely to deter the development of any new phosphate plants. “They don’t really know where sulfur is going to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/agronomist-urges-patience-as-crop-quality-picture-develops/ Agronomist urges patience as crop quality picture develops https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971191952/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agronomist-urges-patience-as-crop-quality-picture-develops/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971191952/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agronomist-urges-patience-as-crop-quality-picture-develops/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:58:57 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318285 An agronomy expert says the amount of rainfall that fell across parts of the Midwest during the opening weeks of harvest exceeded expectations. “September is going to be one that we won’t soon forget.” Justin Welch, head of commercial agronomy for Syngenta Seeds, says the crop was in good shape coming out of August, though […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971191952/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agronomist-urges-patience-as-crop-quality-picture-develops/feed/ 0An agronomy expert says the amount of rainfall that fell across parts of the Midwest during the opening weeks of harvest exceeded expectations. “September is going to be one that we won’t soon forget.” Justin Welch, head of commercial agronomy for Syngenta Seeds, says the crop was in good shape coming out of August, though […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ag-economist-says-ohios-diesel-tax-holiday-will-offer-limited-relief-for-the-states-farmers/ Ag economist says Ohio’s diesel tax holiday will offer limited relief for the state’s farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971188748/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-economist-says-Ohios-diesel-tax-holiday-will-offer-limited-relief-for-the-states-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971188748/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-economist-says-Ohios-diesel-tax-holiday-will-offer-limited-relief-for-the-states-farmers/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:53:05 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318279 An ag economist says the recent passage of Ohio’s diesel tax holiday is unlikely to improve the bottom line for the state’s farmers. Gabriel Lade with Ohio State University says suspending fuel taxes could have unintended consequences. “On the non-tax fuel, costs could go up if you increase total demand for diesel in the current supply […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971188748/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-economist-says-Ohios-diesel-tax-holiday-will-offer-limited-relief-for-the-states-farmers/feed/ 0An ag economist says the recent passage of Ohio’s diesel tax holiday is unlikely to improve the bottom line for the state’s farmers. Gabriel Lade with Ohio State University says suspending fuel taxes could have unintended consequences. “On the non-tax fuel, costs could go up if you increase total demand for diesel in the current supply […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/leveraging-innovation-in-the-next-generation-of-ag-equipment/ Leveraging innovation in the next generation of ag equipment https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971180429/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Leveraging-innovation-in-the-next-generation-of-ag-equipment/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971180429/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Leveraging-innovation-in-the-next-generation-of-ag-equipment/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:35:39 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318275 CLAAS Group CEO Jan-Hendrik Mohr says the next era of technology will focus on sustainability and efficiency. “Fuel consumption, for example, is a topic and if you would be make available machines consuming 5, 10 or 15 percent points less compared to previous machine generations, it’s a huge advantage.” He tells Brownfield artificial intelligence and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971180429/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Leveraging-innovation-in-the-next-generation-of-ag-equipment/feed/ 0CLAAS Group CEO Jan-Hendrik Mohr says the next era of technology will focus on sustainability and efficiency. “Fuel consumption, for example, is a topic and if you would be make available machines consuming 5, 10 or 15 percent points less compared to previous machine generations, it’s a huge advantage.” He tells Brownfield artificial intelligence and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/low-corn-prices-and-harvest-quality-concerns-shift-grain-marketing-strategies/ Low corn prices and harvest quality concerns shift grain marketing strategies https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971176958/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Low-corn-prices-and-harvest-quality-concerns-shift-grain-marketing-strategies/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971176958/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Low-corn-prices-and-harvest-quality-concerns-shift-grain-marketing-strategies/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:59:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=318265 Harvest quality concerns and disappointing corn prices could change how farmers market their grain this fall. Sam Hudson with Cornbelt Marketing says some producers might be looking to sell soybeans for cash flow while holding onto corn for better pricing opportunities.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971176958/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Low-corn-prices-and-harvest-quality-concerns-shift-grain-marketing-strategies/feed/ 0Harvest quality concerns and disappointing corn prices could change how farmers market their grain this fall. Sam Hudson with Cornbelt Marketing says some producers might be looking to sell soybeans for cash flow while holding onto corn for better pricing opportunities.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/soybean-discoloration-reported-in-southwest-iowa-as-harvest-delays-continue/ Soybean discoloration reported in southwest Iowa as harvest delays continue https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971160485/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-discoloration-reported-in-southwest-Iowa-as-harvest-delays-continue/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971160485/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-discoloration-reported-in-southwest-Iowa-as-harvest-delays-continue/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:33:21 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318260 Southwest Iowa farmer Pat Sheldon says some soybeans are showing discoloration as harvest gets underway, but the damage appears limited to seed coats. “It hasn’t impacted the quality of the seed as of yet,” he says. “It just needs to quit raining until we get it all picked.” Schaaf says the discoloration hasn’t resulted in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971160485/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-discoloration-reported-in-southwest-Iowa-as-harvest-delays-continue/feed/ 0Southwest Iowa farmer Pat Sheldon says some soybeans are showing discoloration as harvest gets underway, but the damage appears limited to seed coats. “It hasn’t impacted the quality of the seed as of yet,” he says. “It just needs to quit raining until we get it all picked.” Schaaf says the discoloration hasn’t resulted in […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/arkansas-rice-harvest-disappoints-raising-concerns-for-2027/ Arkansas rice harvest disappoints, raising concerns for 2027 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971160488/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Arkansas-rice-harvest-disappoints-raising-concerns-for/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971160488/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Arkansas-rice-harvest-disappoints-raising-concerns-for/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:29:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318254 An extension agronomist says rice yields are disappointing as harvest wraps up in Arkansas. Jarrod Hardke with the University of Arkansas tells Brownfield heat and drought affected crop yield. “I’ve got the average yield at 167 bushels per acre, slightly down from the target, but not by much from an overall state average yield.” In […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971160488/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Arkansas-rice-harvest-disappoints-raising-concerns-for/feed/ 0An extension agronomist says rice yields are disappointing as harvest wraps up in Arkansas. Jarrod Hardke with the University of Arkansas tells Brownfield heat and drought affected crop yield. “I’ve got the average yield at 167 bushels per acre, slightly down from the target, but not by much from an overall state average yield.” In […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/center-for-regional-food-systems-digs-into-local-food-impacts-for-farmers-and-communities/ Center for Regional Food Systems digs into local food impacts for farmers and communities https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971160329/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Center-for-Regional-Food-Systems-digs-into-local-food-impacts-for-farmers-and-communities/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971160329/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Center-for-Regional-Food-Systems-digs-into-local-food-impacts-for-farmers-and-communities/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:27:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318251 Recent analysis of local food system programs shows how targeted investments and supporting infrastructure can strengthen opportunities for farmers. Jude Barry is the associate director for the Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems. “Significant dollars have been invested in local food systems more recently to the point that we have been able to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971160329/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Center-for-Regional-Food-Systems-digs-into-local-food-impacts-for-farmers-and-communities/feed/ 0Recent analysis of local food system programs shows how targeted investments and supporting infrastructure can strengthen opportunities for farmers. Jude Barry is the associate director for the Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems. “Significant dollars have been invested in local food systems more recently to the point that we have been able to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/corn-soybeans-see-more-profit-taking-harvest-pressure/ Corn, soybeans see more profit taking, harvest pressure https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971160326/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-soybeans-see-more-profit-taking-harvest-pressure/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971160326/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-soybeans-see-more-profit-taking-harvest-pressure/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:26:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=318213 Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. The trade is expecting good harvest progress ahead of a return to rainy conditions in some areas. Portions of the Eastern Midwest could see that rain as soon as this weekend, while sections of the Upper Midwest might get precipitation next week. Areas have seen quality […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971160326/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-soybeans-see-more-profit-taking-harvest-pressure/feed/ 0Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. The trade is expecting good harvest progress ahead of a return to rainy conditions in some areas. Portions of the Eastern Midwest could see that rain as soon as this weekend, while sections of the Upper Midwest might get precipitation next week. Areas have seen quality […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/feeder-cattle-lean-hog-futures-close-lower-thursday/ Feeder cattle, lean hog futures close lower Thursday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971160302/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Feeder-cattle-lean-hog-futures-close-lower-Thursday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971160302/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Feeder-cattle-lean-hog-futures-close-lower-Thursday/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:25:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=318252 Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle were lower on the signs of slowing beef demand and follow through selling ahead of this week’s direct trade. December live was down $.22 at $223.55 and February was $.70 lower at $225.85. November feeders were $.92 lower at $334.87 and January was down $1.97 at $328.42. Direct […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971160302/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Feeder-cattle-lean-hog-futures-close-lower-Thursday/feed/ 0Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle were lower on the signs of slowing beef demand and follow through selling ahead of this week’s direct trade. December live was down $.22 at $223.55 and February was $.70 lower at $225.85. November feeders were $.92 lower at $334.87 and January was down $1.97 at $328.42. Direct […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/analyst-expects-modest-yield-changes-in-october-usda-report/ Analyst expects modest yield changes in October USDA report https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971160305/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Analyst-expects-modest-yield-changes-in-October-USDA-report/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971160305/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Analyst-expects-modest-yield-changes-in-October-USDA-report/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:23:53 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318250 A market analyst says he’s expecting modest changes to corn and soybean yield estimates in USDA’s October supply and demand report. Sam Hudson with Cornbelt Marketing says the corn yield is expected to move lower, while the soybean yield could be steady to slightly higher. “There’s some quality and color issues out there. The limiting […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971160305/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Analyst-expects-modest-yield-changes-in-October-USDA-report/feed/ 0A market analyst says he’s expecting modest changes to corn and soybean yield estimates in USDA’s October supply and demand report. Sam Hudson with Cornbelt Marketing says the corn yield is expected to move lower, while the soybean yield could be steady to slightly higher. “There’s some quality and color issues out there. The limiting […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-farm-program-payments-reach-record-13-8-billion/ USDA Farm Program Payments Reach Record $13.8 Billion https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971160071/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-Farm-Program-Payments-Reach-Record-Billion/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971160071/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-Farm-Program-Payments-Reach-Record-Billion/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:13:21 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318247 The USDA says 2025 farm program payments being issued this month are the largest since the programs were established in the 2014 Farm Bill. The Farm Service Agency’s Ag Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs are providing $13.8 billion in gross payments. That’s before payment limits and a mandatory 5.7 percent reduction. Reference price […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971160071/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-Farm-Program-Payments-Reach-Record-Billion/feed/ 0The USDA says 2025 farm program payments being issued this month are the largest since the programs were established in the 2014 Farm Bill. The Farm Service Agency’s Ag Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs are providing $13.8 billion in gross payments. That’s before payment limits and a mandatory 5.7 percent reduction. Reference price […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/basse-harvest-lows-are-in-for-grain-markets/ Basse: Harvest lows are in for grain markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971160074/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Basse-Harvest-lows-are-in-for-grain-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971160074/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Basse-Harvest-lows-are-in-for-grain-markets/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:09:59 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318245 A market analyst says harvest lows are in and farmers should be looking to reward any rallies prices as harvest progresses. Dan Basse with Ag Resource Company says grain prices hit their annual lows in late June, with another downturn following USDA’s Quarterly Grain Stocks report in September. “We now believe the market is going […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971160074/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Basse-Harvest-lows-are-in-for-grain-markets/feed/ 0A market analyst says harvest lows are in and farmers should be looking to reward any rallies prices as harvest progresses. Dan Basse with Ag Resource Company says grain prices hit their annual lows in late June, with another downturn following USDA’s Quarterly Grain Stocks report in September. “We now believe the market is going […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-october-8-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 8, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971159966/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-October/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971159966/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-October/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:09:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=318212 Dec. corn $5.00 and 1/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $12.87 and 1/2, down 10 centsDec. soybean meal $357.60, down $8.20Dec. soybean oil 67.92, down 24 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $6.83 and 1/4, down 3 and 1/4 centsDec. live cattle $223.55, down 22 centsNov. feeder cattle $334.87, down 92 centsDec. lean hogs $68.60, down 50 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971159966/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-October/feed/ 0Dec. corn $5.00 and 1/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $12.87 and 1/2, down 10 centsDec. soybean meal $357.60, down $8.20Dec. soybean oil 67.92, down 24 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $6.83 and 1/4, down 3 and 1/4 centsDec. live cattle $223.55, down 22 centsNov. feeder cattle $334.87, down 92 centsDec. lean hogs $68.60, down 50 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/trade-policy-expert-calls-for-reduction-of-eu-dairy-compliance-rules/ Trade policy expert calls for reduction of EU dairy compliance rules https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971159399/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Trade-policy-expert-calls-for-reduction-of-EU-dairy-compliance-rules/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971159399/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Trade-policy-expert-calls-for-reduction-of-EU-dairy-compliance-rules/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:33:40 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318243 A trade policy expert says the European Union’s new due-diligence requirements are increasing the costs for U.S. dairy farmers and processors. “We shouldn’t be adhering to European rules,” she says. “We should be adhering to US rules.”  Becky Rasdall Vargas with the International Dairy Foods Association says the industry is already feeling the impact of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971159399/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Trade-policy-expert-calls-for-reduction-of-EU-dairy-compliance-rules/feed/ 0A trade policy expert says the European Union’s new due-diligence requirements are increasing the costs for U.S. dairy farmers and processors. “We shouldn’t be adhering to European rules,” she says. “We should be adhering to US rules.”  Becky Rasdall Vargas with the International Dairy Foods Association says the industry is already feeling the impact of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/illinois-governors-executive-order-could-bring-farmers-savings-through-extension-of-illinois-harvest-permits/ Illinois Governor’s executive order could bring farmers savings through extension of Illinois Harvest Permits https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971159018/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-Governor%e2%80%99s-executive-order-could-bring-farmers-savings-through-extension-of-Illinois-Harvest-Permits/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971159018/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-Governor%e2%80%99s-executive-order-could-bring-farmers-savings-through-extension-of-Illinois-Harvest-Permits/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:11:06 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318240 The associate director of transportation and infrastructure with the Illinois Farm Bureau says Governor J.B. Pritzker’s consideration of extending the Illinois Harvest Permit program into 2027 would mean transportation savings for farmers at a time of record high diesel costs.   Rodney Knittel says the program allows heavier truck weights on specified routes in the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971159018/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-Governor%e2%80%99s-executive-order-could-bring-farmers-savings-through-extension-of-Illinois-Harvest-Permits/feed/ 0The associate director of transportation and infrastructure with the Illinois Farm Bureau says Governor J.B. Pritzker’s consideration of extending the Illinois Harvest Permit program into 2027 would mean transportation savings for farmers at a time of record high diesel costs.   Rodney Knittel says the program allows heavier truck weights on specified routes in the […]

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