Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Tue, 19 May 2026 16:45:26 +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/feenstra-bullish-on-farm-bill-passage-as-senate-action-nears/ Feenstra “bullish” on farm bill passage as Senate action nears https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956678072/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Feenstra-bullish-on-farm-bill-passage-as-Senate-action-nears/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956678072/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Feenstra-bullish-on-farm-bill-passage-as-Senate-action-nears/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 16:45:24 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311471 A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is optimistic the Senate will maintain momentum on the farm bill. Randy Feenstra of Iowa tells Brownfield the Senate Ag Committee could mark up its version within a month. “That’s a big deal, and if they do a markup (and) pass a farm bill and then it […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956678072/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Feenstra-bullish-on-farm-bill-passage-as-Senate-action-nears/feed/ 0A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is optimistic the Senate will maintain momentum on the farm bill. Randy Feenstra of Iowa tells Brownfield the Senate Ag Committee could mark up its version within a month. “That’s a big deal, and if they do a markup (and) pass a farm bill and then it […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ag-group-would-like-dairy-issues-fixed-in-usmca/ Ag group would like dairy issues fixed in USMCA https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956673341/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-group-would-like-dairy-issues-fixed-in-USMCA/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956673341/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-group-would-like-dairy-issues-fixed-in-USMCA/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 15:38:05 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311470 The leader of Farmers for Free Trade says the USMCA trade agreement has been good overall, but some issues need to be addressed. Executive Director Brian Kuehl tells Brownfield that U.S. dairy continues to face Canadian roadblocks when it comes to market access. “They’ve got a supply management system that I think is a little […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956673341/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-group-would-like-dairy-issues-fixed-in-USMCA/feed/ 0The leader of Farmers for Free Trade says the USMCA trade agreement has been good overall, but some issues need to be addressed. Executive Director Brian Kuehl tells Brownfield that U.S. dairy continues to face Canadian roadblocks when it comes to market access. “They’ve got a supply management system that I think is a little […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/agricultural-credit-conditions-continue-to-soften/ Agricultural credit conditions continue to soften https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956668382/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agricultural-credit-conditions-continue-to-soften/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956668382/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agricultural-credit-conditions-continue-to-soften/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 14:41:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311468 A policy advisor with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago says agricultural credit conditions weakened in the 7th district in the first quarter of 2026. David Oppedahl tells Brownfield, “There’s still a lot of demand for loans, particularly operating loans, but then the availability of funds and the rates of loan repayments are both down […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956668382/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agricultural-credit-conditions-continue-to-soften/feed/ 0A policy advisor with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago says agricultural credit conditions weakened in the 7th district in the first quarter of 2026. David Oppedahl tells Brownfield, “There’s still a lot of demand for loans, particularly operating loans, but then the availability of funds and the rates of loan repayments are both down […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowas-grassley-praises-progress-following-trumps-china-trip/ Iowa’s Grassley praises progress following Trump’s China trip https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956666891/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowas-Grassley-praises-progress-following-Trumps-China-trip/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956666891/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowas-Grassley-praises-progress-following-Trumps-China-trip/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 14:34:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311466 U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is encouraged by President Trump’s recent visit to China. The Iowa Republican says there’s good news for farmers. “On top of its soybean commitment, China will purchase at least $17 billion each year of ag products. And it will restore access to beef and poultry products.” He says he’s hopeful the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956666891/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowas-Grassley-praises-progress-following-Trumps-China-trip/feed/ 0U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is encouraged by President Trump’s recent visit to China. The Iowa Republican says there’s good news for farmers. “On top of its soybean commitment, China will purchase at least $17 billion each year of ag products. And it will restore access to beef and poultry products.” He says he’s hopeful the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/economist-cautions-u-s-china-ag-trade-deal-may-fall-short-despite-strong-purchase-targets/ Economist cautions China purchase agreement could fall short despite strong purchase targets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956664179/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-cautions-China-purchase-agreement-could-fall-short-despite-strong-purchase-targets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956664179/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-cautions-China-purchase-agreement-could-fall-short-despite-strong-purchase-targets/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311459 An ag economist with the Ohio State University says a deal between the U.S. and China to buy more U.S. ag products looks good on paper, but agriculture should proceed with caution. Ian Sheldon tells Brownfield if China follows through with the purchase commitments… “It looks like for this year it would lead to U.S. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956664179/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-cautions-China-purchase-agreement-could-fall-short-despite-strong-purchase-targets/feed/ 0An ag economist with the Ohio State University says a deal between the U.S. and China to buy more U.S. ag products looks good on paper, but agriculture should proceed with caution. Ian Sheldon tells Brownfield if China follows through with the purchase commitments… “It looks like for this year it would lead to U.S. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/teaming-up-for-safety/ Teaming Up For Safety https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956664182/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Teaming-Up-For-Safety/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956664182/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Teaming-Up-For-Safety/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 13:58:49 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=311464 Cooperation between the Illinois Corn Marketing Board and the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois is bringing added safety education to farmers and grain handlers across the state. In this Managing for Profit, Spencer Janssen, new president of GFAI, explains how the two groups are bringing the message of safety to operations across Illinois.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956664182/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Teaming-Up-For-Safety/feed/ 0Cooperation between the Illinois Corn Marketing Board and the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois is bringing added safety education to farmers and grain handlers across the state. In this Managing for Profit, Spencer Janssen, new president of GFAI, explains how the two groups are bringing the message of safety to operations across Illinois.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/mofb-highlights-regulatory-reform-ag-tax-credit-extensions-as-positives-from-mo-session/ MOFB highlights regulatory reform, ag tax credit extensions as positives from MO session https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956660117/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MOFB-highlights-regulatory-reform-ag-tax-credit-extensions-as-positives-from-MO-session/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956660117/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MOFB-highlights-regulatory-reform-ag-tax-credit-extensions-as-positives-from-MO-session/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 13:15:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311457 The president of Missouri Farm Bureau says regulatory reform bills and ag tax credit extensions were two “wins” for agriculture during Missouri’s legislative session. Garrett Hawkins tells Brownfield several regulatory reform bills they were monitoring were sponsored by Missouri Senator Jason Bean from the Bootheel. “One bill that repeals air inspection requirement for farm vehicles. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956660117/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MOFB-highlights-regulatory-reform-ag-tax-credit-extensions-as-positives-from-MO-session/feed/ 0The president of Missouri Farm Bureau says regulatory reform bills and ag tax credit extensions were two “wins” for agriculture during Missouri’s legislative session. Garrett Hawkins tells Brownfield several regulatory reform bills they were monitoring were sponsored by Missouri Senator Jason Bean from the Bootheel. “One bill that repeals air inspection requirement for farm vehicles. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/eastern-south-dakota-farmer-finishes-planting-ahead-of-schedule/ Eastern South Dakota farmer finishes planting ahead of schedule https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956580053/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Eastern-South-Dakota-farmer-finishes-planting-ahead-of-schedule/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956580053/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Eastern-South-Dakota-farmer-finishes-planting-ahead-of-schedule/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 20:58:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311451 A farmer in eastern South Dakota says the growing season is off to a good start on his farm now that the corn and soybeans have been planted. Scott VanderWal, who farms in Brookings County, tells Brownfield “We had a small delay right around the May 1 where we got a couple inches of rain. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956580053/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Eastern-South-Dakota-farmer-finishes-planting-ahead-of-schedule/feed/ 0A farmer in eastern South Dakota says the growing season is off to a good start on his farm now that the corn and soybeans have been planted. Scott VanderWal, who farms in Brookings County, tells Brownfield “We had a small delay right around the May 1 where we got a couple inches of rain. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/76-of-u-s-corn-67-of-soybeans-planted/ 76% of U.S. corn, 67% of soybeans planted https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956579384/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-planted/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956579384/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-planted/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 20:55:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311452 Corn and soybean planting is moving quickly this spring, running well ahead of the national average. The USDA says 76% of U.S. corn has been planted as of Sunday, ahead of the five-year average of 70%. Thirty-nine percent of the crop has emerged – up from 23% the previous week. Soybeans are 67% planted, ahead […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956579384/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-planted/feed/ 0Corn and soybean planting is moving quickly this spring, running well ahead of the national average. The USDA says 76% of U.S. corn has been planted as of Sunday, ahead of the five-year average of 70%. Thirty-nine percent of the crop has emerged – up from 23% the previous week. Soybeans are 67% planted, ahead […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-congresswoman-says-farmers-were-key-in-turning-the-tide-for-e15/ Michigan congresswoman says farmers were key in turning the tide for E15 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956579387/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-congresswoman-says-farmers-were-key-in-turning-the-tide-for-E/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956579387/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-congresswoman-says-farmers-were-key-in-turning-the-tide-for-E/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 20:53:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311445 A Democratic sponsor of E-15 legislation says passing the bill through the U.S. House was much more difficult than it should have been. Michigan’s Kristen McDonald Rivet tells Brownfield, “We just need to recognize how hard it is for our farmers right now who are losing.” “Not only do we see input costs going up, but we see […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956579387/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-congresswoman-says-farmers-were-key-in-turning-the-tide-for-E/feed/ 0A Democratic sponsor of E-15 legislation says passing the bill through the U.S. House was much more difficult than it should have been. Michigan’s Kristen McDonald Rivet tells Brownfield, “We just need to recognize how hard it is for our farmers right now who are losing.” “Not only do we see input costs going up, but we see […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/planting-ends-for-some-missouri-farmers-as-rain-returns/ Planting ends for some Missouri farmers as rain returns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956579390/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Planting-ends-for-some-Missouri-farmers-as-rain-returns/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956579390/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Planting-ends-for-some-Missouri-farmers-as-rain-returns/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 20:53:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311448 Planting wrapped up for some Missouri farmers before the rain resumed earlier this week. Rance Daniels, who farms in the Missouri Bootheel, says he finished planting on Saturday, and tells Brownfield some of his earlier planted soybeans are coming up. “The early beans aren’t quite boot top high yet, but I mean, they’re up to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956579390/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Planting-ends-for-some-Missouri-farmers-as-rain-returns/feed/ 0Planting wrapped up for some Missouri farmers before the rain resumed earlier this week. Rance Daniels, who farms in the Missouri Bootheel, says he finished planting on Saturday, and tells Brownfield some of his earlier planted soybeans are coming up. “The early beans aren’t quite boot top high yet, but I mean, they’re up to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/biogas-council-leader-says-digestate-can-help-with-fertilizer-crisis/ Biogas Council leader says digestate can help with fertilizer crisis https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956579315/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Biogas-Council-leader-says-digestate-can-help-with-fertilizer-crisis/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956579315/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Biogas-Council-leader-says-digestate-can-help-with-fertilizer-crisis/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 20:48:49 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311369 The leader of the American Biogas Council says digestate from anaerobic digesters is a great source of crop nutrients. Patrick Serfass with the American Biogas Council says, “All of the nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, all of that N,P, and K that we all need is in our waste if we can just extract it.” Serfass […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956579315/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Biogas-Council-leader-says-digestate-can-help-with-fertilizer-crisis/feed/ 0The leader of the American Biogas Council says digestate from anaerobic digesters is a great source of crop nutrients. Patrick Serfass with the American Biogas Council says, “All of the nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, all of that N,P, and K that we all need is in our waste if we can just extract it.” Serfass […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/central-michigan-grower-wraps-up-planting-after-rain-delays/ Central Michigan grower wraps up planting after rain delays https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956578604/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Central-Michigan-grower-wraps-up-planting-after-rain-delays/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956578604/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Central-Michigan-grower-wraps-up-planting-after-rain-delays/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 20:42:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311416 A farmer in central Michigan says he finished planting on Friday.  Dave Williams of Elsie tells Brownfield, “We wanted to start planting soybeans the last week in April, but that didn’t happen.” “It was just too wet for us, and then it would almost get to the point where we could do something, and then it would […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956578604/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Central-Michigan-grower-wraps-up-planting-after-rain-delays/feed/ 0A farmer in central Michigan says he finished planting on Friday.  Dave Williams of Elsie tells Brownfield, “We wanted to start planting soybeans the last week in April, but that didn’t happen.” “It was just too wet for us, and then it would almost get to the point where we could do something, and then it would […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/311444/ Iowa agronomist urges farmers to scout for early season crop diseases https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956578601/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-agronomist-urges-farmers-to-scout-for-early-season-crop-diseases/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956578601/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-agronomist-urges-farmers-to-scout-for-early-season-crop-diseases/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 20:37:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311444 An extension agronomist is concerned conditions in northern Iowa are favorable for seedling diseases. Angie Rieck-Hinz with Iowa State University says April was wet and May has started cool. “I would be looking for seedling diseases in both corn and soybeans. So if something comes up and doesn’t look healthy or is delayed, maybe dig […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956578601/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-agronomist-urges-farmers-to-scout-for-early-season-crop-diseases/feed/ 0An extension agronomist is concerned conditions in northern Iowa are favorable for seedling diseases. Angie Rieck-Hinz with Iowa State University says April was wet and May has started cool. “I would be looking for seedling diseases in both corn and soybeans. So if something comes up and doesn’t look healthy or is delayed, maybe dig […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wisconsin-farmers-are-catching-up-on-fieldwork/ Wisconsin farmers are catching up on fieldwork https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956576837/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-farmers-are-catching-up-on-fieldwork/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956576837/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-farmers-are-catching-up-on-fieldwork/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 20:24:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311422 Wisconsin farmers are continuing to catch up on fieldwork. Andy Bensend farms in Barron County near Dallas, and tells Brownfield Sunday night’s rain kept planters out of the fields Monday, but he’s making good progress. “We’re at about two-thirds and three-quarters done on both corn and beans. I think I counted up about four hundred […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956576837/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-farmers-are-catching-up-on-fieldwork/feed/ 0Wisconsin farmers are continuing to catch up on fieldwork. Andy Bensend farms in Barron County near Dallas, and tells Brownfield Sunday night’s rain kept planters out of the fields Monday, but he’s making good progress. “We’re at about two-thirds and three-quarters done on both corn and beans. I think I counted up about four hundred […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-may-18-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 18, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956576801/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-May/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956576801/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-May/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 20:21:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311436 Jul. corn $4.77, up 21 and 1/4 centsJul. soybeans $12.13, up 36 centsJul. soybean meal $334.50, up 20 centsJul. soybean oil 75.63, up 175 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.64 and 1/2, up 28 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle $253.37, down 52 centsAug. feeder cattle $358.85, down $2.60Jun. lean hogs $98.52, down 22 centsJun. Class III milk […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956576801/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-May/feed/ 0Jul. corn $4.77, up 21 and 1/4 centsJul. soybeans $12.13, up 36 centsJul. soybean meal $334.50, up 20 centsJul. soybean oil 75.63, up 175 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.64 and 1/2, up 28 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle $253.37, down 52 centsAug. feeder cattle $358.85, down $2.60Jun. lean hogs $98.52, down 22 centsJun. Class III milk […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/three-quarters-of-illinois-crops-planted/ Three quarters of Illinois crops planted https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956576804/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Three-quarters-of-Illinois-crops-planted/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956576804/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Three-quarters-of-Illinois-crops-planted/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 20:20:05 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311442 A central Illinois farmer says the wet spring has made finishing planting a challenge. Jim Reed, who grows corn and soybeans in Piatt County, tells Brownfield… “We’ve got maybe a couple days of planting left.”  He says, “The rain every three to five days has been so unusual compared to last year. Everything that is […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956576804/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Three-quarters-of-Illinois-crops-planted/feed/ 0A central Illinois farmer says the wet spring has made finishing planting a challenge. Jim Reed, who grows corn and soybeans in Piatt County, tells Brownfield… “We’ve got maybe a couple days of planting left.”  He says, “The rain every three to five days has been so unusual compared to last year. Everything that is […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-hog-futures-lower-to-start-the-week-6/ Cattle, hog futures lower to start the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956576807/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-hog-futures-lower-to-start-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956576807/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-hog-futures-lower-to-start-the-week/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 20:18:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311439 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on technical weakness.  June live cattle closed $.52 lower at $253.37 and August live cattle closed $.77 lower at $247.15.  August feeder cattle closed $2.60 lower at $358.85 and September feeder cattle closed $2.97 lower at $356.20.  Direct cash cattle trade activity was quiet […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956576807/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-hog-futures-lower-to-start-the-week/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on technical weakness.  June live cattle closed $.52 lower at $253.37 and August live cattle closed $.77 lower at $247.15.  August feeder cattle closed $2.60 lower at $358.85 and September feeder cattle closed $2.97 lower at $356.20.  Direct cash cattle trade activity was quiet […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/renville-county-farmer-sees-strong-emergence-following-early-planting-season/ Renville County farmer sees strong emergence following early planting season https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956576159/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Renville-County-farmer-sees-strong-emergence-following-early-planting-season/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956576159/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Renville-County-farmer-sees-strong-emergence-following-early-planting-season/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 20:16:55 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311440 A central Minnesota farmer says crops are coming along nicely after an early planting season. Nathan Serbus grows corn and soybeans in Renville County and tells Brownfield he finished planting April 23rd. “Everything is coming along really good, we have some corn, a bunch of it, starting to emerge or just poking up. And I […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956576159/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Renville-County-farmer-sees-strong-emergence-following-early-planting-season/feed/ 0A central Minnesota farmer says crops are coming along nicely after an early planting season. Nathan Serbus grows corn and soybeans in Renville County and tells Brownfield he finished planting April 23rd. “Everything is coming along really good, we have some corn, a bunch of it, starting to emerge or just poking up. And I […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/u-s-china-summit-leaves-unanswered-potato-trade-questions/ U.S.-China summit leaves unanswered potato trade questions https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956575610/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USChina-summit-leaves-unanswered-potato-trade-questions/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956575610/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USChina-summit-leaves-unanswered-potato-trade-questions/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 20:14:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311438 The National Potato Council is hoping the recent trade meeting between U.S. and Chinese leaders addressed changing market concerns. CEO Kam Quarles tells Brownfield China is at the center of big shifts in the global potato industry, and he says U.S. potato product sales to China are nearly non-existent while China’s growth in production and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956575610/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USChina-summit-leaves-unanswered-potato-trade-questions/feed/ 0The National Potato Council is hoping the recent trade meeting between U.S. and Chinese leaders addressed changing market concerns. CEO Kam Quarles tells Brownfield China is at the center of big shifts in the global potato industry, and he says U.S. potato product sales to China are nearly non-existent while China’s growth in production and […]

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