Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:19:02 +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/farmers-looking-beyond-traditional-row-crops/ Farmers looking beyond traditional row crops https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969157535/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-looking-beyond-traditional-row-crops/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969157535/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-looking-beyond-traditional-row-crops/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:18:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316960 Some farmers fear current farm policy is limiting efforts to diversify operations. Jerry Skees, is a farmer and retired ag economist in central Kentucky.  “We’ve created public policy with unintended consequences that stand in the way,” he says.    He is currently participating in an on-farm kernza trial on his central Kentucky farm. But, he says the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969157535/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-looking-beyond-traditional-row-crops/feed/ 0Some farmers fear current farm policy is limiting efforts to diversify operations. Jerry Skees, is a farmer and retired ag economist in central Kentucky.  “We’ve created public policy with unintended consequences that stand in the way,” he says.    He is currently participating in an on-farm kernza trial on his central Kentucky farm. But, he says the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farmer-documentation-key-to-accessing-potential-45z-benefits/ Farmer documentation key to accessing potential 45Z benefits https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969156959/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmer-documentation-key-to-accessing-potential-Z-benefits/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969156959/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmer-documentation-key-to-accessing-potential-Z-benefits/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:00:37 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316966 The CEO of Continuum Ag says recently announced updates to the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit provide a clear path for farmers to benefit from incorporating regenerative ag practices. However, during a recent webinar, Mitchell Hora says documenting steps to lower carbon intensity (CI) scores is going to be key. “We’ve got to document fertilizer […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969156959/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmer-documentation-key-to-accessing-potential-Z-benefits/feed/ 0The CEO of Continuum Ag says recently announced updates to the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit provide a clear path for farmers to benefit from incorporating regenerative ag practices. However, during a recent webinar, Mitchell Hora says documenting steps to lower carbon intensity (CI) scores is going to be key. “We’ve got to document fertilizer […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/higher-corn-prices-expected-to-drive-swine-finishing-feed-costs-in-2027/ Higher corn prices expected to drive swine finishing feed costs in 2027 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969156896/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Higher-corn-prices-expected-to-drive-swine-finishing-feed-costs-in/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969156896/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Higher-corn-prices-expected-to-drive-swine-finishing-feed-costs-in/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:57:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316961 An ag economist says higher corn prices are expected to increase feed costs for pork producers next year. Michael Langemeier with Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture says finishing feed costs are expected to be 7 to 10 percent higher than 2025 through the end of this year. “That’s anywhere from 6 to 9 percent higher than […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969156896/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Higher-corn-prices-expected-to-drive-swine-finishing-feed-costs-in/feed/ 0An ag economist says higher corn prices are expected to increase feed costs for pork producers next year. Michael Langemeier with Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture says finishing feed costs are expected to be 7 to 10 percent higher than 2025 through the end of this year. “That’s anywhere from 6 to 9 percent higher than […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-swine-transportation-research-working-to-identify-practical-disease-prevention-tools/ New swine transportation research working to identify practical disease prevention tools https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969156899/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-swine-transportation-research-working-to-identify-practical-disease-prevention-tools/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969156899/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-swine-transportation-research-working-to-identify-practical-disease-prevention-tools/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:57:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316964 New research from the National Swine Health Strategy could help producers limit the spread of disease. Dr. Megan Hood with Reicks Veterinary Research and Consulting says researchers are looking at ways to cut costs and improve transportation biosecurity.  “We had 50 trailers that we were testing at each step of that process,” she says. “After […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969156899/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-swine-transportation-research-working-to-identify-practical-disease-prevention-tools/feed/ 0New research from the National Swine Health Strategy could help producers limit the spread of disease. Dr. Megan Hood with Reicks Veterinary Research and Consulting says researchers are looking at ways to cut costs and improve transportation biosecurity.  “We had 50 trailers that we were testing at each step of that process,” she says. “After […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/first-commercial-hpai-case-reported-in-wisconsin-as-fall-migration-begins-across-upper-midwest/ First commercial HPAI case reported in Wisconsin as fall migration begins across Upper Midwest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969156662/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~First-commercial-HPAI-case-reported-in-Wisconsin-as-fall-migration-begins-across-Upper-Midwest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969156662/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~First-commercial-HPAI-case-reported-in-Wisconsin-as-fall-migration-begins-across-Upper-Midwest/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:49:39 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316957 Wisconsin has confirmed its first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in a commercial poultry flock as the disease moves across the Upper Midwest. State Veterinarian Darlene Konkle tells Brownfield, “We will be looking out more closely for it as we get into this season of the year.” “There’s added pressure in the environment […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969156662/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~First-commercial-HPAI-case-reported-in-Wisconsin-as-fall-migration-begins-across-Upper-Midwest/feed/ 0Wisconsin has confirmed its first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in a commercial poultry flock as the disease moves across the Upper Midwest. State Veterinarian Darlene Konkle tells Brownfield, “We will be looking out more closely for it as we get into this season of the year.” “There’s added pressure in the environment […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rollins-rolls-out-new-biofuels-strategy-to-expand-ethanol-exports-and-grow-renewable-energy-markets/ Rollins rolls out new biofuels strategy to expand ethanol exports and grow renewable energy markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969155987/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rollins-rolls-out-new-biofuels-strategy-to-expand-ethanol-exports-and-grow-renewable-energy-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969155987/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rollins-rolls-out-new-biofuels-strategy-to-expand-ethanol-exports-and-grow-renewable-energy-markets/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:24:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316958 The USDA has announced a new plan to chart a path forward for American renewable energy.   Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the American Biofuels Trade Outlook has four key pillars, starting with efforts to increase on-road ethanol blending. “USDA will identify breakthrough markets like in Latin America and Southeast Asia,” she says.  “They are prime for […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969155987/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rollins-rolls-out-new-biofuels-strategy-to-expand-ethanol-exports-and-grow-renewable-energy-markets/feed/ 0The USDA has announced a new plan to chart a path forward for American renewable energy.   Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the American Biofuels Trade Outlook has four key pillars, starting with efforts to increase on-road ethanol blending. “USDA will identify breakthrough markets like in Latin America and Southeast Asia,” she says.  “They are prime for […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/nonfat-dry-milk-tops-2-as-cash-dairy-prices-move-mostly-higher-tuesday/ Nonfat dry milk tops $2 as cash dairy prices move mostly higher Tuesday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969153686/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nonfat-dry-milk-tops-as-cash-dairy-prices-move-mostly-higher-Tuesday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969153686/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nonfat-dry-milk-tops-as-cash-dairy-prices-move-mostly-higher-Tuesday/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:06:37 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=316956 Cash dairy prices were mostly up Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.0025 to $0.7625. Two sales were reported ranging from $0.76 to $0.7625.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0150 to $1.4350. Nine sales were reported ranging from $1.41 to $1.4450.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.44. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.0150 to $1.3550. Eighteen sales were reported […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969153686/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nonfat-dry-milk-tops-as-cash-dairy-prices-move-mostly-higher-Tuesday/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mostly up Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.0025 to $0.7625. Two sales were reported ranging from $0.76 to $0.7625.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0150 to $1.4350. Nine sales were reported ranging from $1.41 to $1.4450.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.44. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.0150 to $1.3550. Eighteen sales were reported […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2855/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969153569/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969153569/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:59:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=316955 Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet.  Bids are at $224 live in the South at $342 to $350 dressed in the North.  Asking prices haven’t surfaced. Show lists are higher in all major feeding areas as seasonal supplies are increasing. Significant trade volume is likely going to hold out until sometime Thursday or Friday. Boxed […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969153569/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet.  Bids are at $224 live in the South at $342 to $350 dressed in the North.  Asking prices haven’t surfaced. Show lists are higher in all major feeding areas as seasonal supplies are increasing. Significant trade volume is likely going to hold out until sometime Thursday or Friday. Boxed […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wyffels-fine-tuning-inputs-can-help-protect-corn-margins/ Wyffels: fine-tuning inputs can help protect corn margins https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969153137/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wyffels-finetuning-inputs-can-help-protect-corn-margins/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969153137/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wyffels-finetuning-inputs-can-help-protect-corn-margins/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:43:05 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316943 Corn farmers are scrutinizing every input expecting margins to be tight again next year. Wyffels Hybrids area agronomy manager Mike Witt says fall soil tests can help inform fertilizer decisions. “And make sure if I cannot need P&K, is that somewhere where I can look at some of that. We’re always going to put nitrogen […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969153137/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wyffels-finetuning-inputs-can-help-protect-corn-margins/feed/ 0Corn farmers are scrutinizing every input expecting margins to be tight again next year. Wyffels Hybrids area agronomy manager Mike Witt says fall soil tests can help inform fertilizer decisions. “And make sure if I cannot need P&K, is that somewhere where I can look at some of that. We’re always going to put nitrogen […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/sombke-farm-bill-faces-challenges-beyond-senate-ag-committee-vote/ Sombke: farm bill faces challenges beyond Senate Ag Committee vote https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969152870/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sombke-farm-bill-faces-challenges-beyond-Senate-Ag-Committee-vote/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969152870/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sombke-farm-bill-faces-challenges-beyond-Senate-Ag-Committee-vote/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:31:24 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316950 The Senate Ag Committee is scheduled to vote again on the farm bill on Wednesday, and the South Dakota Farmers Union president expects it to advance. However, Doug Sombke says the path forward beyond the ag committee could be challenging, given the damage that’s been done to the farm bill coalition. “I guess the best […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969152870/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sombke-farm-bill-faces-challenges-beyond-Senate-Ag-Committee-vote/feed/ 0The Senate Ag Committee is scheduled to vote again on the farm bill on Wednesday, and the South Dakota Farmers Union president expects it to advance. However, Doug Sombke says the path forward beyond the ag committee could be challenging, given the damage that’s been done to the farm bill coalition. “I guess the best […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/paul-noe-named-president-and-ceo-of-corn-refiners-association/ Paul Noe named president and CEO of Corn Refiners Association https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969152678/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Paul-Noe-named-president-and-CEO-of-Corn-Refiners-Association/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969152678/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Paul-Noe-named-president-and-CEO-of-Corn-Refiners-Association/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:26:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316951 Paul Noe has been named the next president and CEO of the Corn Refiners Association. The current CEO John Bode announced his retirement earlier this year. Noe has spent the last 20 years shaping public policy and regulatory strategy at the American Forest and Paper Association, along with the former Grocery Manufacturers Association. He’s also […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969152678/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Paul-Noe-named-president-and-CEO-of-Corn-Refiners-Association/feed/ 0Paul Noe has been named the next president and CEO of the Corn Refiners Association. The current CEO John Bode announced his retirement earlier this year. Noe has spent the last 20 years shaping public policy and regulatory strategy at the American Forest and Paper Association, along with the former Grocery Manufacturers Association. He’s also […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/two-cents/if-you-want-to-rebuild-the-herd-go-where-the-cows-are/ If you want to rebuild the herd, go where the cows are https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969152498/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~If-you-want-to-rebuild-the-herd-go-where-the-cows-are/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969152498/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~If-you-want-to-rebuild-the-herd-go-where-the-cows-are/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:20:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=cyndi_cents&p=316827 Commentary Every January, USDA gives us a snapshot of America’s cattle inventory. The January 1, 2026, numbers show that Texas, Oklahoma and Missouri account for more than 28 percent of the nation’s beef-cow herd. Those three states are traditionally the top momma-cow states in the nation, with Texas coming in first and Oklahoma and Missouri […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969152498/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~If-you-want-to-rebuild-the-herd-go-where-the-cows-are/feed/ 0Commentary Every January, USDA gives us a snapshot of America’s cattle inventory. The January 1, 2026, numbers show that Texas, Oklahoma and Missouri account for more than 28 percent of the nation’s beef-cow herd. Those three states are traditionally the top momma-cow states in the nation, with Texas coming in first and Oklahoma and Missouri […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/u-s-trade-dispute-pushes-canada-to-explore-new-trading-relationships/ U.S. trade dispute pushes Canada to explore new trading relationships https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969151916/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-trade-dispute-pushes-Canada-to-explore-new-trading-relationships/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969151916/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-trade-dispute-pushes-Canada-to-explore-new-trading-relationships/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:57:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316945 An ag economist says Canada’s efforts to diversify its trading partners could have long-term implications for U.S. agriculture. “It’s going to put back our relationship with Canada by several years,” he says. Ian Sheldon with Ohio State University tells Brownfield, “Undermining each of the integrated value chains is potentially quite costly, both in terms of investment and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969151916/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-trade-dispute-pushes-Canada-to-explore-new-trading-relationships/feed/ 0An ag economist says Canada’s efforts to diversify its trading partners could have long-term implications for U.S. agriculture. “It’s going to put back our relationship with Canada by several years,” he says. Ian Sheldon with Ohio State University tells Brownfield, “Undermining each of the integrated value chains is potentially quite costly, both in terms of investment and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/bovine-tuberculosis-identified-in-iosco-county-cattle-herds/ Bovine Tuberculosis identified in Iosco County cattle herds https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969151679/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bovine-Tuberculosis-identified-in-Iosco-County-cattle-herds/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969151679/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bovine-Tuberculosis-identified-in-Iosco-County-cattle-herds/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:48:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316946 Two beef herds have been confirmed with bovine tuberculosis in northern Michigan. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says the disease was detected during whole-herd testing in Iosco County and as part of a trace investigation related to a previous case. In May, a positive cattle herd in the county led to whole-herd testing in Arenac, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969151679/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bovine-Tuberculosis-identified-in-Iosco-County-cattle-herds/feed/ 0Two beef herds have been confirmed with bovine tuberculosis in northern Michigan. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says the disease was detected during whole-herd testing in Iosco County and as part of a trace investigation related to a previous case. In May, a positive cattle herd in the county led to whole-herd testing in Arenac, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/conab-raises-brazil-corn-crop-guess-modestly/ CONAB raises Brazil corn crop guess modestly https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969151244/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CONAB-raises-Brazil-corn-crop-guess-modestly/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969151244/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CONAB-raises-Brazil-corn-crop-guess-modestly/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:41:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316944 Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA made minor adjustments to its corn production outlook. CONAB now has the combined 2025/26 corn crop at 144.01 million tons, up 0.7% from August and 2% above 2025. That includes a second crop of 112.131 million tons, 1% higher than last month, but 1% lower than last year, as harvest […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969151244/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CONAB-raises-Brazil-corn-crop-guess-modestly/feed/ 0Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA made minor adjustments to its corn production outlook. CONAB now has the combined 2025/26 corn crop at 144.01 million tons, up 0.7% from August and 2% above 2025. That includes a second crop of 112.131 million tons, 1% higher than last month, but 1% lower than last year, as harvest […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usdas-corn-soybean-demand-numbers-boosting-market-optimism/ USDA’s corn & soybean demand numbers boosting market optimism https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969150728/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA%e2%80%99s-corn-soybean-demand-numbers-boosting-market-optimism/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969150728/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA%e2%80%99s-corn-soybean-demand-numbers-boosting-market-optimism/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:20:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316939 The co-founder of AgMarket.net says the USDA’s updated corn and soybean supply and demand numbers should provide support for commodity prices. Matt Bennett says the pre-harvest rally already priced in a sub-10% stocks to use ratio for corn, but there’s still reason for long-term optimism. “The corn market should stay somewhat supported even though it’s […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969150728/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA%e2%80%99s-corn-soybean-demand-numbers-boosting-market-optimism/feed/ 0The co-founder of AgMarket.net says the USDA’s updated corn and soybean supply and demand numbers should provide support for commodity prices. Matt Bennett says the pre-harvest rally already priced in a sub-10% stocks to use ratio for corn, but there’s still reason for long-term optimism. “The corn market should stay somewhat supported even though it’s […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/chs-to-build-soy-processing-facility-in-southern-wisconsin/ CHS to build soy processing facility in southern Wisconsin https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969150575/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CHS-to-build-soy-processing-facility-in-southern-Wisconsin/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969150575/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CHS-to-build-soy-processing-facility-in-southern-Wisconsin/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:12:42 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316936 CHS plans to begin construction on a new soy processing plant in south-central Wisconsin soon. CHS senior vice president of product lines Brian Schouvieller says the facility in Evansville will have the capacity to process 80 million bushels of soybeans annually. “It’s going to create new market opportunities and meet demand for soybean meal and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969150575/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CHS-to-build-soy-processing-facility-in-southern-Wisconsin/feed/ 0CHS plans to begin construction on a new soy processing plant in south-central Wisconsin soon. CHS senior vice president of product lines Brian Schouvieller says the facility in Evansville will have the capacity to process 80 million bushels of soybeans annually. “It’s going to create new market opportunities and meet demand for soybean meal and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/seed-selection-could-help-protect-margins/ Seed selection could help protect margins https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969144779/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Seed-selection-could-help-protect-margins/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969144779/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Seed-selection-could-help-protect-margins/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:21:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316933 Selecting the right seed variety to maximize return on investment in 2027. Agronomist Trey Stephens with Beck’s Hybrids says seed selection is one of the most important decisions especially when margins are tight. “Depending on the hybrids that fit your management style is where you’ll get extra yield. And, don’t forget about the things that […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969144779/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Seed-selection-could-help-protect-margins/feed/ 0Selecting the right seed variety to maximize return on investment in 2027. Agronomist Trey Stephens with Beck’s Hybrids says seed selection is one of the most important decisions especially when margins are tight. “Depending on the hybrids that fit your management style is where you’ll get extra yield. And, don’t forget about the things that […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/disease-pressure-and-weather-leading-to-stalk-quality-concerns/ Disease pressure and weather leading to stalk quality concerns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969144782/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Disease-pressure-and-weather-leading-to-stalk-quality-concerns/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969144782/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Disease-pressure-and-weather-leading-to-stalk-quality-concerns/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:19:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316932 An east central Illinois agronomist says high disease pressure is leading to stalk quality concerns heading into harvest. Kris Ehler, who’s based in Champaign County, tells Brownfield, “It’s going to be easier for me to tell you what I’ve not found for diseases in cornfields right now than it is what’s actually there, because it […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969144782/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Disease-pressure-and-weather-leading-to-stalk-quality-concerns/feed/ 0An east central Illinois agronomist says high disease pressure is leading to stalk quality concerns heading into harvest. Kris Ehler, who’s based in Champaign County, tells Brownfield, “It’s going to be easier for me to tell you what I’ve not found for diseases in cornfields right now than it is what’s actually there, because it […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/record-production-costs-limit-profit-potential-for-farmers/ Record production costs limit profit potential for farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969136031/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-production-costs-limit-profit-potential-for-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969136031/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-production-costs-limit-profit-potential-for-farmers/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:23:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=316891 In this Managing for Profit, American Farm Bureau ag economist Faith Parum discusses adjustments in USDA’s September Farm Income Report and the largest factors impacting the cost to operate.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969136031/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-production-costs-limit-profit-potential-for-farmers/feed/ 0In this Managing for Profit, American Farm Bureau ag economist Faith Parum discusses adjustments in USDA’s September Farm Income Report and the largest factors impacting the cost to operate.

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