Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Tue, 12 May 2026 19:44:21 +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/mixed-month-for-turkey-hatchery-numbers/ Mixed month for turkey hatchery numbers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955814531/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Mixed-month-for-turkey-hatchery-numbers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955814531/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Mixed-month-for-turkey-hatchery-numbers/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 19:44:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311131 Turkey hatchery numbers for April were down on the year, leading to some mixed signals about production. The USDA says there were 23.849 million turkey eggs in incubation at the start of May, 4% lower than a year ago, while the number of poults hatched during April were 21.243 million head, down 1%. That’s expected […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955814531/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Mixed-month-for-turkey-hatchery-numbers/feed/ 0Turkey hatchery numbers for April were down on the year, leading to some mixed signals about production. The USDA says there were 23.849 million turkey eggs in incubation at the start of May, 4% lower than a year ago, while the number of poults hatched during April were 21.243 million head, down 1%. That’s expected […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/hoeven-backs-supplemental-aid-package-for-farmers-and-ranchers/ Hoeven backs supplemental aid package for farmers and ranchers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955812947/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hoeven-backs-supplemental-aid-package-for-farmers-and-ranchers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955812947/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hoeven-backs-supplemental-aid-package-for-farmers-and-ranchers/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 19:08:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311168 U.S. Senator John Hoeven says producers are going to need continued support as the ag economy remains under pressure. The North Dakota Republican says that includes enhancing the USDA’s Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. “If we continue on this track, we’re looking at a supplemental,” he said. “It would probably be not only help for ag, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955812947/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hoeven-backs-supplemental-aid-package-for-farmers-and-ranchers/feed/ 0U.S. Senator John Hoeven says producers are going to need continued support as the ag economy remains under pressure. The North Dakota Republican says that includes enhancing the USDA’s Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. “If we continue on this track, we’re looking at a supplemental,” he said. “It would probably be not only help for ag, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/sen-rounds-pushes-for-mcool-in-senate-farm-bill/ Sen. Rounds pushes for MCOOL in Senate farm bill https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955812905/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sen-Rounds-pushes-for-MCOOL-in-Senate-farm-bill/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955812905/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sen-Rounds-pushes-for-MCOOL-in-Senate-farm-bill/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 19:05:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311165 A U.S. Senator from South Dakota says mandatory country of origin labeling would help consumers make more informed purchasing decisions. Mike Rounds says it’s one of his biggest priorities for the Senate’s version of the farm bill. “I wish I could say mandatory country of origin labeling would be part of it, but I think […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955812905/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sen-Rounds-pushes-for-MCOOL-in-Senate-farm-bill/feed/ 0A U.S. Senator from South Dakota says mandatory country of origin labeling would help consumers make more informed purchasing decisions. Mike Rounds says it’s one of his biggest priorities for the Senate’s version of the farm bill. “I wish I could say mandatory country of origin labeling would be part of it, but I think […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-projects-more-milk-production-dairy-trade-and-higher-2026-milk-prices/ USDA projects more milk production, dairy trade, and higher 2026 milk prices https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955812476/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-projects-more-milk-production-dairy-trade-and-higher-milk-prices/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955812476/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-projects-more-milk-production-dairy-trade-and-higher-milk-prices/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 18:55:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311162 The USDA’s May supply and demand report predicts higher milk production, more domestic use of dairy products, and more imports and exports. The report released Tuesday says the U.S. dairy herd is stable, even though it is around 200-thousand more cows than a year ago.  Production per cow is also expected to rise. The 2026 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955812476/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-projects-more-milk-production-dairy-trade-and-higher-milk-prices/feed/ 0The USDA’s May supply and demand report predicts higher milk production, more domestic use of dairy products, and more imports and exports. The report released Tuesday says the U.S. dairy herd is stable, even though it is around 200-thousand more cows than a year ago.  Production per cow is also expected to rise. The 2026 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/winter-wheat-tour-begins-with-bleak-outlook-for-crop/ Winter wheat tour begins with bleak outlook for crop https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955812170/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Winter-wheat-tour-begins-with-bleak-outlook-for-crop/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955812170/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Winter-wheat-tour-begins-with-bleak-outlook-for-crop/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 18:54:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311164 There’s not a lot of optimism on this year’s hard red winter wheat tour. “It’s not a great picture. It’s a very drought-stressed crop.” Aaron Harries with the Kansas Wheat Commission says they started in fields north and west of Manhattan. “The highest yield was the first stop of the morning in Geary County northwest […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955812170/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Winter-wheat-tour-begins-with-bleak-outlook-for-crop/feed/ 0There’s not a lot of optimism on this year’s hard red winter wheat tour. “It’s not a great picture. It’s a very drought-stressed crop.” Aaron Harries with the Kansas Wheat Commission says they started in fields north and west of Manhattan. “The highest yield was the first stop of the morning in Geary County northwest […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/agronomist-still-time/ Agronomist: Still time https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955812173/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agronomist-Still-time/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955812173/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agronomist-Still-time/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 18:51:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311163 An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says it’s still not time to panic about planting progress. Ryan Gentle, who covers the western half of Illinois, says the recent stretch of cool, wet weather slowed down many farmers, but this week’s expected warm up should get things rolling again. “No panic buttons.”  He says, “I really […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955812173/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agronomist-Still-time/feed/ 0An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says it’s still not time to panic about planting progress. Ryan Gentle, who covers the western half of Illinois, says the recent stretch of cool, wet weather slowed down many farmers, but this week’s expected warm up should get things rolling again. “No panic buttons.”  He says, “I really […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/drought-impact-leads-producers-to-weigh-herd-reductions-and-feed-costs-carefully/ Drought impact leads producers to weigh herd reductions and feed costs carefully https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955811525/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drought-impact-leads-producers-to-weigh-herd-reductions-and-feed-costs-carefully/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955811525/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drought-impact-leads-producers-to-weigh-herd-reductions-and-feed-costs-carefully/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 18:32:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311160 An extension educator says the on-going drought is forcing some cattle producers to reevaluate herd management strategies.   Aaron Berger with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says protecting pastures needs to be a priority, and that could mean culling cows that aren’t as productive. “The silver lining, I guess in this, even though it’s not everyone’s […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955811525/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drought-impact-leads-producers-to-weigh-herd-reductions-and-feed-costs-carefully/feed/ 0An extension educator says the on-going drought is forcing some cattle producers to reevaluate herd management strategies.   Aaron Berger with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says protecting pastures needs to be a priority, and that could mean culling cows that aren’t as productive. “The silver lining, I guess in this, even though it’s not everyone’s […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-lowers-2026-beef-production-sees-decline-ongoing-into-2027/ USDA lowers 2026 beef production, sees decline ongoing into 2027 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955810805/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-lowers-beef-production-sees-decline-ongoing-into/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955810805/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-lowers-beef-production-sees-decline-ongoing-into/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 18:18:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311002 The USDA has cut its 2026 U.S. beef production projection. Beef is now seen at 25.547 billion pounds, down 243 million from April due to the tight supply of ready numbers, with the average steer price estimated at $249.66 per hundredweight, up $8, and higher imports and consumption against lower exports. The other major meats […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955810805/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-lowers-beef-production-sees-decline-ongoing-into/feed/ 0The USDA has cut its 2026 U.S. beef production projection. Beef is now seen at 25.547 billion pounds, down 243 million from April due to the tight supply of ready numbers, with the average steer price estimated at $249.66 per hundredweight, up $8, and higher imports and consumption against lower exports. The other major meats […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/turning-low-performance-into-profit/ Turning low performance into profit https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955810028/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Turning-low-performance-into-profit/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955810028/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Turning-low-performance-into-profit/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 18:01:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=311158 Year after year, some areas of a field are just low-yielding. In this Management for Profit episode, we hear about research underway at Michigan State University on how it could pay to convert that land into prairie strips.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955810028/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Turning-low-performance-into-profit/feed/ 0Year after year, some areas of a field are just low-yielding. In this Management for Profit episode, we hear about research underway at Michigan State University on how it could pay to convert that land into prairie strips.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/msu-explores-solutions-for-agriculture-and-food-supply-chain-efficiencies/ MSU explores solutions for agriculture and food supply chain efficiencies https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955809371/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MSU-explores-solutions-for-agriculture-and-food-supply-chain-efficiencies/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955809371/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MSU-explores-solutions-for-agriculture-and-food-supply-chain-efficiencies/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 17:47:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311156 Collaborators at Michigan State University are working to strengthen the flexibility and resilience of agriculture and food supply chains during major disruptions. Co-Director of the Center for Regenerative Agriculture Ian Olson tells Brownfield systems need to shift away from being reactionary. “With food prices where they are, you’ve got more geopolitical instability—everyone’s really trying to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955809371/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MSU-explores-solutions-for-agriculture-and-food-supply-chain-efficiencies/feed/ 0Collaborators at Michigan State University are working to strengthen the flexibility and resilience of agriculture and food supply chains during major disruptions. Co-Director of the Center for Regenerative Agriculture Ian Olson tells Brownfield systems need to shift away from being reactionary. “With food prices where they are, you’ve got more geopolitical instability—everyone’s really trying to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-2025-cotton-crop-slightly-below-2024/ USDA: 2025 cotton crop slightly below 2024 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955809053/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-cotton-crop-slightly-below/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955809053/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-cotton-crop-slightly-below/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 17:41:47 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311006 The U.S. produced less cotton in 2025 than 2024. Upland production last year was 13.492 million bales, down 447,000 from the year before that, with a decline in yield  to 842 pounds per acre canceling out a rise in harvested area to 7.689 million acres. In 2024, upland production was 13.939 million bales with an […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955809053/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-cotton-crop-slightly-below/feed/ 0The U.S. produced less cotton in 2025 than 2024. Upland production last year was 13.492 million bales, down 447,000 from the year before that, with a decline in yield  to 842 pounds per acre canceling out a rise in harvested area to 7.689 million acres. In 2024, upland production was 13.939 million bales with an […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/demand-for-cheese-and-butterfat-expands-march-dairy-exports/ Demand for cheese and butterfat expands March dairy exports https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955808993/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Demand-for-cheese-and-butterfat-expands-March-dairy-exports/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955808993/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Demand-for-cheese-and-butterfat-expands-March-dairy-exports/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 17:35:49 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311155 The U.S. Dairy Export Council says eight percent growth in March shipments continued year-over-year gains for the sixth straight month. Cheese exports increased 29 percent in March, setting a record high for the month, and jumped 23 percent in the first quarter. Economist says the data appears to capture some immediate impacts of the U.S. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955808993/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Demand-for-cheese-and-butterfat-expands-March-dairy-exports/feed/ 0The U.S. Dairy Export Council says eight percent growth in March shipments continued year-over-year gains for the sixth straight month. Cheese exports increased 29 percent in March, setting a record high for the month, and jumped 23 percent in the first quarter. Economist says the data appears to capture some immediate impacts of the U.S. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cme-cash-dairy-prices-higher-12/ CME cash dairy prices higher https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955808633/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-cash-dairy-prices-higher/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955808633/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-cash-dairy-prices-higher/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 17:25:59 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311154 Cash dairy prices were higher on Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange with limited movement. Dry whey unchanged at $0.70. Blocks up $0.0075 at $1.63. Seven sales were made from $1.60 to $1.63. Barrels unchanged at $1.60. Butter unchanged at $1.6450. Unchanged sales were made from $1.6075 to $1.6450. Nonfat dry milk unchanged at $2.2850.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955808633/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-cash-dairy-prices-higher/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were higher on Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange with limited movement. Dry whey unchanged at $0.70. Blocks up $0.0075 at $1.63. Seven sales were made from $1.60 to $1.63. Barrels unchanged at $1.60. Butter unchanged at $1.6450. Unchanged sales were made from $1.6075 to $1.6450. Nonfat dry milk unchanged at $2.2850.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/fertilizer-price-spikes-bring-concerns-and-audibles-for-illinois-farmers/ Fertilizer price spikes bring concerns and audibles for Illinois farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955807868/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fertilizer-price-spikes-bring-concerns-and-audibles-for-Illinois-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955807868/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fertilizer-price-spikes-bring-concerns-and-audibles-for-Illinois-farmers/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 17:15:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311151 A pair of Illinois farmers say rising fertilizer costs are impacting their operations. Ken Franklin, who farms in Christian County, says he had most of his fertilizer purchased before the conflict in the Middle East sent prices surging, however… “It’s on a small scale, but we had some environmentally sensitive areas that have a little […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955807868/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fertilizer-price-spikes-bring-concerns-and-audibles-for-Illinois-farmers/feed/ 0A pair of Illinois farmers say rising fertilizer costs are impacting their operations. Ken Franklin, who farms in Christian County, says he had most of his fertilizer purchased before the conflict in the Middle East sent prices surging, however… “It’s on a small scale, but we had some environmentally sensitive areas that have a little […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-sees-big-year-to-year-drop-in-winter-wheat-production/ USDA sees big year-to-year drop in winter wheat production https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955807145/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-sees-big-yeartoyear-drop-in-winter-wheat-production/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955807145/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-sees-big-yeartoyear-drop-in-winter-wheat-production/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 16:57:36 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311009 U.S. winter wheat production will likely fall sharply on the year. The USDA projects this year’s winter wheat crop at 1.0548 billion bushels, a drop of 25% from 2025, largely due to widespread drought in the Plains, in addition to lower planted area. Harvested area is seen at 22.015 million acres, 14% below a year […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955807145/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-sees-big-yeartoyear-drop-in-winter-wheat-production/feed/ 0U.S. winter wheat production will likely fall sharply on the year. The USDA projects this year’s winter wheat crop at 1.0548 billion bushels, a drop of 25% from 2025, largely due to widespread drought in the Plains, in addition to lower planted area. Harvested area is seen at 22.015 million acres, 14% below a year […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2770/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955807109/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955807109/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 16:55:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311150 Direct cash cattle trade activity is off to a quiet start following the light trade that kicked off the week.  Bids have resurfaced at $260 live in the South.  Asking prices have not been reported.  There was a light round of business that took place on Monday across all feeding areas.  The early start to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955807109/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity is off to a quiet start following the light trade that kicked off the week.  Bids have resurfaced at $260 live in the South.  Asking prices have not been reported.  There was a light round of business that took place on Monday across all feeding areas.  The early start to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-adjusts-old-crop-ending-stocks-estimates-issues-new-crop-guesses/ USDA adjusts old crop ending stocks estimates, issues new crop guesses https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955805207/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-adjusts-old-crop-ending-stocks-estimates-issues-new-crop-guesses/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955805207/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-adjusts-old-crop-ending-stocks-estimates-issues-new-crop-guesses/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 16:22:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311000 The USDA raised its 2025/26 ending stocks estimates for corn while cutting the outlook for wheat and soybeans. Corn ending stocks for the current marketing year are seen at 2.142 billion bushels, up 15 million from April on a cut to food, seed, and industrial use. The average estimated 2025/26 farm price is $4.15 per […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955805207/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-adjusts-old-crop-ending-stocks-estimates-issues-new-crop-guesses/feed/ 0The USDA raised its 2025/26 ending stocks estimates for corn while cutting the outlook for wheat and soybeans. Corn ending stocks for the current marketing year are seen at 2.142 billion bushels, up 15 million from April on a cut to food, seed, and industrial use. The average estimated 2025/26 farm price is $4.15 per […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-indianapolis-500-partnership-expands-iconic-milk-tradition/ New Indianapolis 500 partnership expands iconic milk tradition https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955805165/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-Indianapolis-partnership-expands-iconic-milk-tradition/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955805165/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-Indianapolis-partnership-expands-iconic-milk-tradition/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 16:14:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311146 Changes at this year’s Indianapolis 500 will give attendees an opportunity to take part in a long-standing tradition.  Jenni Browning, CEO of the American Dairy Association Indiana, says through a partnership with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Prairie Farms Dairy, and ADAI milk will be offered to race fans for the first time. She says it […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955805165/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-Indianapolis-partnership-expands-iconic-milk-tradition/feed/ 0Changes at this year’s Indianapolis 500 will give attendees an opportunity to take part in a long-standing tradition.  Jenni Browning, CEO of the American Dairy Association Indiana, says through a partnership with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Prairie Farms Dairy, and ADAI milk will be offered to race fans for the first time. She says it […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/early-season-wet-and-cold-raising-disease-pest-concerns-for-one-indiana-farmer/ Early season wet and cold raising disease, pest concerns for one Indiana farmer https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955804865/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Early-season-wet-and-cold-raising-disease-pest-concerns-for-one-Indiana-farmer/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955804865/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Early-season-wet-and-cold-raising-disease-pest-concerns-for-one-Indiana-farmer/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 16:09:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311147 A west central Indiana farmer says cool and wet conditions have created challenges for early-season crop development. Kevin Cox, who raises corn and soybeans in Clay and Parke Counties, says emergence has been slow.  “Our beans look pretty decent,” he says. “I’m pretty content with what we’ve got. Corn, there are still some spots I’m pretty […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955804865/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Early-season-wet-and-cold-raising-disease-pest-concerns-for-one-Indiana-farmer/feed/ 0A west central Indiana farmer says cool and wet conditions have created challenges for early-season crop development. Kevin Cox, who raises corn and soybeans in Clay and Parke Counties, says emergence has been slow.  “Our beans look pretty decent,” he says. “I’m pretty content with what we’ve got. Corn, there are still some spots I’m pretty […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/what-it-will-take-to-grow-the-cattle-herd-profit-pasture-and-patience/ What it will take to grow the cattle herd: profit, pasture, and patience https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955804838/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~What-it-will-take-to-grow-the-cattle-herd-profit-pasture-and-patience/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955804838/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~What-it-will-take-to-grow-the-cattle-herd-profit-pasture-and-patience/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 16:07:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311145 University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine says, “There’s very little indication that we’re going to grow this cowherd quickly at all this time.”  But, when it happens, he says it will come down to what he calls the three Ps for producers to change their minds on herd expansion. “You’ve got have profit, you have to have pasture, and you have to have patience.”  He tells Brownfield profitability for cow/calf producers remain at record high levels. “In […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955804838/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~What-it-will-take-to-grow-the-cattle-herd-profit-pasture-and-patience/feed/ 0University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine says, “There’s very little indication that we’re going to grow this cowherd quickly at all this time.”  But, when it happens, he says it will come down to what he calls the three Ps for producers to change their minds on herd expansion. “You’ve got have profit, you have to have pasture, and you have to have patience.”  He tells Brownfield profitability for cow/calf producers remain at record high levels. “In […]

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