Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:11:49 +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/healthy-living/an-older-and-new-way-of-food-production/ An older and new way of food production https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971020229/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~An-older-and-new-way-of-food-production/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971020229/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~An-older-and-new-way-of-food-production/#respond Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:14:36 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=healthy_living&p=317917 Kentucky farmer and author Wendell Berry once said, “the soil is the great connector of lives, the source and destination of all”.  Which means farmers and ranchers are entrusted to protect and preserve it. For Michigan farmer Kyle Rash, that has meant looking for alternatives to protecting their crops and addressing pests. AUDIO: Healthy Living […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971020229/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~An-older-and-new-way-of-food-production/feed/ 0Kentucky farmer and author Wendell Berry once said, “the soil is the great connector of lives, the source and destination of all”.  Which means farmers and ranchers are entrusted to protect and preserve it. For Michigan farmer Kyle Rash, that has meant looking for alternatives to protecting their crops and addressing pests. AUDIO: Healthy Living […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/corn-soybean-export-inspections-down-on-week-still-solid/ Corn, soybean export inspections down on week, still solid https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971020169/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-soybean-export-inspections-down-on-week-still-solid/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971020169/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-soybean-export-inspections-down-on-week-still-solid/#respond Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:11:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318022 Corn and soybean export inspections during the week ending October 1st were above what’s needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. Most of that corn was headed to Mexico and Japan, while well over half of the soybeans left U.S. ports for China. Sorghum and wheat inspections are both behind last marketing year […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971020169/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-soybean-export-inspections-down-on-week-still-solid/feed/ 0Corn and soybean export inspections during the week ending October 1st were above what’s needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. Most of that corn was headed to Mexico and Japan, while well over half of the soybeans left U.S. ports for China. Sorghum and wheat inspections are both behind last marketing year […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cme-cash-dairy-prices-mostly-higher-monday-stronger-cheese-and-whey-prices/ CME cash dairy prices mostly higher Monday, stronger cheese and whey prices https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971019758/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-cash-dairy-prices-mostly-higher-Monday-stronger-cheese-and-whey-prices/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971019758/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-cash-dairy-prices-mostly-higher-Monday-stronger-cheese-and-whey-prices/#respond Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:56:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=318019 Cash dairy prices were mostly up Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.01 to $0.8350. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.01 to $1.3250. One sale was reported at that price.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.4525. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.0250 to $1.3150. Twenty-four sales were reported ranging from $1.30 to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971019758/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-cash-dairy-prices-mostly-higher-Monday-stronger-cheese-and-whey-prices/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mostly up Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.01 to $0.8350. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.01 to $1.3250. One sale was reported at that price.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.4525. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.0250 to $1.3150. Twenty-four sales were reported ranging from $1.30 to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2869/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971019320/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971019320/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:40:16 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=318018 Direct cash cattle trade activity is off to a quiet start this week. Bids and asking prices have not surfaced.  The bulk of the business is likely going to hold out until sometime later this week. Throughout last week Southern live cattle were marked at $226 which is $4.00  higher than last weeks weighted average […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971019320/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity is off to a quiet start this week. Bids and asking prices have not surfaced.  The bulk of the business is likely going to hold out until sometime later this week. Throughout last week Southern live cattle were marked at $226 which is $4.00  higher than last weeks weighted average […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/black-sea-uncertainty-boosts-wheat-market/ Black Sea uncertainty boosts wheat market https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971017751/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Black-Sea-uncertainty-boosts-wheat-market/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971017751/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Black-Sea-uncertainty-boosts-wheat-market/#respond Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:47:16 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318016 A market analyst says wheat futures started the week with a surge. Greg McBride, director of brokerage for Allendale, says that’s due to escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine. “Russian airstrikes are targeting port infrastructure around Ukraine’s Odessa Region,” he said. “You’ve got Russia continuing to pledge to have bigger strikes on Kyiv. They are […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971017751/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Black-Sea-uncertainty-boosts-wheat-market/feed/ 0A market analyst says wheat futures started the week with a surge. Greg McBride, director of brokerage for Allendale, says that’s due to escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine. “Russian airstrikes are targeting port infrastructure around Ukraine’s Odessa Region,” he said. “You’ve got Russia continuing to pledge to have bigger strikes on Kyiv. They are […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/behind-the-scenes/brownfields-laurie-bonnot-celebrates-30-years-with-learfield/ Laurie Bonnot Celebrates 30 Years with Brownfield https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971016608/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Laurie-Bonnot-Celebrates-Years-with-Brownfield/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971016608/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Laurie-Bonnot-Celebrates-Years-with-Brownfield/#respond Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:20:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=behind_scenes&p=318013   Thirty years with one organization is an extraordinary milestone, and for Laurie Bonnot, three decades with Brownfield Ag News represents much more than longevity. Her career is defined by relationships, trust, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to helping others succeed. Bonnot is celebrating 30 years with Brownfield, where she has played an important role […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971016608/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Laurie-Bonnot-Celebrates-Years-with-Brownfield/feed/ 0  Thirty years with one organization is an extraordinary milestone, and for Laurie Bonnot, three decades with Brownfield Ag News represents much more than longevity. Her career is defined by relationships, trust, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to helping others succeed. Bonnot is celebrating 30 years with Brownfield, where she has played an important role […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/illinois-corn-yields-impacted-by-season-of-roller-coaster-weather/ Illinois corn yields impacted by season of roller coaster weather https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971015714/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-corn-yields-impacted-by-season-of-roller-coaster-weather/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971015714/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-corn-yields-impacted-by-season-of-roller-coaster-weather/#respond Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:50:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317996 A Dekalb / Asgrow agronomist says many producers are discovering the results of less-than-ideal summer growing conditions this harvest season. Lance Tarochione, who covers western Illinois, says in addition to warm overnights during pollination, the corn crop in some areas suffered from too much rain. “The worst corn in the state by far are the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971015714/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-corn-yields-impacted-by-season-of-roller-coaster-weather/feed/ 0A Dekalb / Asgrow agronomist says many producers are discovering the results of less-than-ideal summer growing conditions this harvest season. Lance Tarochione, who covers western Illinois, says in addition to warm overnights during pollination, the corn crop in some areas suffered from too much rain. “The worst corn in the state by far are the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ag-economist-warns-red-dyed-diesel-policy-could-raise-the-cost-for-farmers/ Ag economist warns red dyed diesel policy could raise the cost for farmers  https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971014079/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-economist-warns-red-dyed-diesel-policy-could-raise-the-cost-for-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971014079/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-economist-warns-red-dyed-diesel-policy-could-raise-the-cost-for-farmers/#respond Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:22:43 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317976 An ag economist is sounding the alarm over the widespread suspension of restrictions on red dyed diesel. Gabriel Lade with Ohio State University says while the move would lower costs in the short-term, it could have long-term ​ consequences for producers. “An increase of just a few cents in that off-diesel farm cost could put […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971014079/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-economist-warns-red-dyed-diesel-policy-could-raise-the-cost-for-farmers/feed/ 0An ag economist is sounding the alarm over the widespread suspension of restrictions on red dyed diesel. Gabriel Lade with Ohio State University says while the move would lower costs in the short-term, it could have long-term ​ consequences for producers. “An increase of just a few cents in that off-diesel farm cost could put […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/introducing-enclosa-herbicide/ Introducing Enclosa Herbicide https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971013104/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Introducing-Enclosa-Herbicide/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971013104/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Introducing-Enclosa-Herbicide/#respond Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:01:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=317974 Corteva Agriscience U.S. agronomy leader Eric Scherder says Enclosa herbicide provides the first-ever combination of a proprietary encapsulated acetochlor and cloransulam to deliver exceptional weed control with up to four weeks of residual activity.  He tells Brownfield that farmers will appreciate the systemic control of tough broadleaf weeds and grasses in pre and post-emergence applications. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971013104/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Introducing-Enclosa-Herbicide/feed/ 0Corteva Agriscience U.S. agronomy leader Eric Scherder says Enclosa herbicide provides the first-ever combination of a proprietary encapsulated acetochlor and cloransulam to deliver exceptional weed control with up to four weeks of residual activity.  He tells Brownfield that farmers will appreciate the systemic control of tough broadleaf weeds and grasses in pre and post-emergence applications. 

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/16-states-sue-corteva-vylor-over-alleged-pfas-liability-transfer/ 16 states sue Corteva, Vylor over alleged PFAS liability transfer https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970918790/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~states-sue-Corteva-Vylor-over-alleged-PFAS-liability-transfer/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970918790/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~states-sue-Corteva-Vylor-over-alleged-PFAS-liability-transfer/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:13:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317968 Sixteen states have filed a lawsuit against Corteva’s seed and genetics spinoff company, Vylor. Filed in a Marion County, Indiana state court, the lawsuit claims Corteva illegally transferred billions of dollars in assets to Vylor while leaving behind potential PFAS-related liabilities tied to former parent company, DuPont. Corteva was created in 2019 through the merger […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970918790/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~states-sue-Corteva-Vylor-over-alleged-PFAS-liability-transfer/feed/ 0Sixteen states have filed a lawsuit against Corteva’s seed and genetics spinoff company, Vylor. Filed in a Marion County, Indiana state court, the lawsuit claims Corteva illegally transferred billions of dollars in assets to Vylor while leaving behind potential PFAS-related liabilities tied to former parent company, DuPont. Corteva was created in 2019 through the merger […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ozark-fall-farmfest-brings-missouri-ffa-members-together/ Ozark Fall Farmfest brings Missouri FFA members together https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970918628/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ozark-Fall-Farmfest-brings-Missouri-FFA-members-together/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970918628/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ozark-Fall-Farmfest-brings-Missouri-FFA-members-together/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:07:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317958 The Missouri State FFA Advisor says more than 1,000 FFA members from across southern Missouri attended the Ozark Fall Farmfest on Friday. Jeff Voris, a former ag teacher at Halfway High School, tells Brownfield bringing students to the show is a tradition. “The best education these kids can get is networking with people in the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970918628/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ozark-Fall-Farmfest-brings-Missouri-FFA-members-together/feed/ 0The Missouri State FFA Advisor says more than 1,000 FFA members from across southern Missouri attended the Ozark Fall Farmfest on Friday. Jeff Voris, a former ag teacher at Halfway High School, tells Brownfield bringing students to the show is a tradition. “The best education these kids can get is networking with people in the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-lower-lean-hogs-higher-to-close-out-the-week/ Cattle futures lower, lean hogs higher to close out the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970918634/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-lean-hogs-higher-to-close-out-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970918634/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-lean-hogs-higher-to-close-out-the-week/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:02:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317966 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were lower Friday, with most contracts down sharply, on technical selling and questions about beef demand. December live was $1.70 lower at $221.47 and February was down $2.30 at $223.15. November feeders were down $5.20 at $331.15 and January was $5.15 lower at $324.55. Throughout […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970918634/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-lean-hogs-higher-to-close-out-the-week/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were lower Friday, with most contracts down sharply, on technical selling and questions about beef demand. December live was $1.70 lower at $221.47 and February was down $2.30 at $223.15. November feeders were down $5.20 at $331.15 and January was $5.15 lower at $324.55. Throughout […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/exports-production-and-energy-policy-could-move-corn-soybean-prices/ Exports, production and energy policy could move corn, soybean prices https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970917560/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Exports-production-and-energy-policy-could-move-corn-soybean-prices/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970917560/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Exports-production-and-energy-policy-could-move-corn-soybean-prices/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:26:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317957 An ag economist sees several factors driving corn and soybean prices over the next few months. Dr. Megan Roberts with Compeer Financial says recent price fluctuations make it difficult to predict how the market will move. “So certainly yields and production (will factor into prices). We are, as a nation according to the last USDA […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970917560/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Exports-production-and-energy-policy-could-move-corn-soybean-prices/feed/ 0An ag economist sees several factors driving corn and soybean prices over the next few months. Dr. Megan Roberts with Compeer Financial says recent price fluctuations make it difficult to predict how the market will move. “So certainly yields and production (will factor into prices). We are, as a nation according to the last USDA […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-corn-down-expecting-better-harvest-weather/ Soybeans, corn down, expecting better harvest weather https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970917581/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-down-expecting-better-harvest-weather/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970917581/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-down-expecting-better-harvest-weather/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:24:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317877 Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, pulling beans to a lower weekly finish. Forecasts for the coming week generally look warmer and drier, helping harvest pick up steam. The USDA’s updated crop progress and condition numbers will be out Monday afternoon, while the next round of supply, demand, and production estimates will be […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970917581/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-down-expecting-better-harvest-weather/feed/ 0Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, pulling beans to a lower weekly finish. Forecasts for the coming week generally look warmer and drier, helping harvest pick up steam. The USDA’s updated crop progress and condition numbers will be out Monday afternoon, while the next round of supply, demand, and production estimates will be […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-october-2-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 2, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970917176/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-October/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970917176/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-October/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:06:49 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317876 Dec. corn $4.97 and 3/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $12.78 and 1/4, down 5 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal $347.50, down $5.80Dec. soybean oil 68.62, up 124 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $6.83, up 1/4 centDec. live cattle $221.47, down $1.70Nov. feeder cattle $331.15, down $5.20Dec. lean hogs $70.12, up $1.20Nov. Class III milk closed […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970917176/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-October/feed/ 0Dec. corn $4.97 and 3/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $12.78 and 1/4, down 5 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal $347.50, down $5.80Dec. soybean oil 68.62, up 124 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $6.83, up 1/4 centDec. live cattle $221.47, down $1.70Nov. feeder cattle $331.15, down $5.20Dec. lean hogs $70.12, up $1.20Nov. Class III milk closed […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/drones-help-michigan-4-h-youth-discover-agriculture-aviation-careers/ Drones help Michigan 4-H youth discover agriculture, aviation careers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970916882/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drones-help-Michigan-H-youth-discover-agriculture-aviation-careers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970916882/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drones-help-Michigan-H-youth-discover-agriculture-aviation-careers/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:54:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317939 A 4-H program coordinator says growing interest in drone technology is creating new opportunities for young people to explore careers in aviation and agriculture. Michigan 4-H’s Sue Beerens in Missaukee County tells Brownfield, “I think 4-H has been a huge impact in our area on teaching kids what kind of careers they can go into, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970916882/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drones-help-Michigan-H-youth-discover-agriculture-aviation-careers/feed/ 0A 4-H program coordinator says growing interest in drone technology is creating new opportunities for young people to explore careers in aviation and agriculture. Michigan 4-H’s Sue Beerens in Missaukee County tells Brownfield, “I think 4-H has been a huge impact in our area on teaching kids what kind of careers they can go into, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usdas-regenerative-pilot-program-expansion-contradicts-farm-bills-funding-cuts/ USDA’s Regenerative Pilot Program expansion contradicts farm bill’s funding cuts https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970916561/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA%e2%80%99s-Regenerative-Pilot-Program-expansion-contradicts-farm-bill%e2%80%99s-funding-cuts/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970916561/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA%e2%80%99s-Regenerative-Pilot-Program-expansion-contradicts-farm-bill%e2%80%99s-funding-cuts/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:35:43 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317948 The executive director of Invest in Our Land, a nonpartisan organization aimed at ensuring farmers have adequate access to conservation support, says the USDA’s announced expansion of the Regenerative Pilot Program is good news. Rebecca Bartels tells Brownfield, “That expansion is a fabulous thing and it’s great to see Secretary Rollins expressing publicly how high […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970916561/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA%e2%80%99s-Regenerative-Pilot-Program-expansion-contradicts-farm-bill%e2%80%99s-funding-cuts/feed/ 0The executive director of Invest in Our Land, a nonpartisan organization aimed at ensuring farmers have adequate access to conservation support, says the USDA’s announced expansion of the Regenerative Pilot Program is good news. Rebecca Bartels tells Brownfield, “That expansion is a fabulous thing and it’s great to see Secretary Rollins expressing publicly how high […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/isu-agronomist-says-crown-rot-became-bigger-issue-than-expected/ ISU agronomist says crown rot became bigger issue than expected https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970916423/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~ISU-agronomist-says-crown-rot-became-bigger-issue-than-expected/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970916423/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~ISU-agronomist-says-crown-rot-became-bigger-issue-than-expected/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:33:10 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317949 An extension agronomist says disease pressure was a mixed bag for Iowa farmers throughout the 2026 growing season. Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University tells Brownfield, “Southern rust and tar spot were two of the bigger ones that came in really late. Like, so late that I question whether or not they had any effect […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970916423/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~ISU-agronomist-says-crown-rot-became-bigger-issue-than-expected/feed/ 0An extension agronomist says disease pressure was a mixed bag for Iowa farmers throughout the 2026 growing season. Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University tells Brownfield, “Southern rust and tar spot were two of the bigger ones that came in really late. Like, so late that I question whether or not they had any effect […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/much-cooler-days-ahead-for-the-heartland-organized-rains-for-many-to-yield-to-a-dry-pattern/ Temps ahead to vary (seasonal to above) for the Heartland; organized rains for many to yield to a much drier pattern https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970696949/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Temps-ahead-to-vary-seasonal-to-above-for-the-Heartland-organized-rains-for-many-to-yield-to-a-much-drier-pattern/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970696949/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Temps-ahead-to-vary-seasonal-to-above-for-the-Heartland-organized-rains-for-many-to-yield-to-a-much-drier-pattern/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=317608 Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the western U.S. having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusual warmth. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation across most of the country, including the Midwest, should contrast with wetter-than-normal weather from the southern and coastal Texas to the southern Atlantic Coast.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970696949/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Temps-ahead-to-vary-seasonal-to-above-for-the-Heartland-organized-rains-for-many-to-yield-to-a-much-drier-pattern/feed/ 0Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the western U.S. having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusual warmth. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation across most of the country, including the Midwest, should contrast with wetter-than-normal weather from the southern and coastal Texas to the southern Atlantic Coast.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/drier-weather-could-help-restart-harvest-in-southwest-iowa/ Drier weather could help restart harvest in southwest Iowa https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970916015/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drier-weather-could-help-restart-harvest-in-southwest-Iowa/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970916015/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drier-weather-could-help-restart-harvest-in-southwest-Iowa/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:13:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317938 A southwest Iowa farmer says a break in the weather could finally allow harvest to resume. Duane Aistrope says frequent rains over the past several weeks have raised concerns about crop quality. “I’ve seen some reports of soybeans trying to sprout in the pods and corn starting to sprout at the end of the ears,” […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970916015/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drier-weather-could-help-restart-harvest-in-southwest-Iowa/feed/ 0A southwest Iowa farmer says a break in the weather could finally allow harvest to resume. Duane Aistrope says frequent rains over the past several weeks have raised concerns about crop quality. “I’ve seen some reports of soybeans trying to sprout in the pods and corn starting to sprout at the end of the ears,” […]

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