Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:47:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://users.feedblitz.com/29f801da31418e00b2aaeaed8652b195/Brownfield%20O%20no%20background.png Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2834/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967806680/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967806680/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315311 There is another light round of direct cattle business developing.  Deals in Nebraska are at $228 to $230 live and $362 to mostly $365 dressed.  Both are well below the previous week’s business.   There was a light round of direct cash cattle business that took place on Wednesday.  Dressed deals ranged from $365 to $370, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967806680/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0There is another light round of direct cattle business developing.  Deals in Nebraska are at $228 to $230 live and $362 to mostly $365 dressed.  Both are well below the previous week’s business.   There was a light round of direct cash cattle business that took place on Wednesday.  Dressed deals ranged from $365 to $370, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/illinois-governor-weighs-in-on-data-centers/ Illinois Governor weighs in on data centers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967806152/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-Governor-weighs-in-on-data-centers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967806152/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-Governor-weighs-in-on-data-centers/#respond Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:47:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315312 The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says the impact of large data centers is among the organization’s top concerns. Phillip Nelson says the facilities threaten the state’s natural resources and are likely to drive up energy prices. “I’ve got three of them in my backyard, and what impact that will have on electricity is […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967806152/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-Governor-weighs-in-on-data-centers/feed/ 0The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says the impact of large data centers is among the organization’s top concerns. Phillip Nelson says the facilities threaten the state’s natural resources and are likely to drive up energy prices. “I’ve got three of them in my backyard, and what impact that will have on electricity is […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usset-corn-prices-unlikely-to-fall-below-4-this-fall/ Usset: corn prices unlikely to fall below $4 this fall https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967806155/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Usset-corn-prices-unlikely-to-fall-below-this-fall/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967806155/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Usset-corn-prices-unlikely-to-fall-below-this-fall/#respond Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:47:06 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315310 An extension grain market economist is confident a floor has been set under corn prices. Ed Usset with the University of Minnesota says new crop contracts are moving toward $5 a bushel. “Here’s my bold prediction, we’re not going to sink below $4 again this fall. We may get back to the June lows, somewhere […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967806155/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Usset-corn-prices-unlikely-to-fall-below-this-fall/feed/ 0An extension grain market economist is confident a floor has been set under corn prices. Ed Usset with the University of Minnesota says new crop contracts are moving toward $5 a bushel. “Here’s my bold prediction, we’re not going to sink below $4 again this fall. We may get back to the June lows, somewhere […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/china-makes-up-most-of-weeks-soybean-export-sales/ China makes up most of week’s soybean export sales https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967805189/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-makes-up-most-of-weeks-soybean-export-sales/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967805189/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-makes-up-most-of-weeks-soybean-export-sales/#respond Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:21:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315309 China continues to show up big for U.S. soybeans. The USDA says China bought more than 80% of the new crop U.S. soybean export sales total during the week ending August 6th, reflecting the recent improvement in demand thanks to favorable pricing. New crop corn sales were down on the week, but still solid, with […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967805189/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-makes-up-most-of-weeks-soybean-export-sales/feed/ 0China continues to show up big for U.S. soybeans. The USDA says China bought more than 80% of the new crop U.S. soybean export sales total during the week ending August 6th, reflecting the recent improvement in demand thanks to favorable pricing. New crop corn sales were down on the week, but still solid, with […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/armyworms-webworms-threaten-kansas-soybean-yield/ Armyworms, webworms threaten Kansas soybean yield https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967804475/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Armyworms-webworms-threaten-Kansas-soybean-yield/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967804475/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Armyworms-webworms-threaten-Kansas-soybean-yield/#respond Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:50:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315307 A crop health expert says he’s closely watching how an increase in insect pressure could impact soybean production this year. Jarrod Nicholson with Mid Kansas Cooperative says he’s seen damage in the southern parts of the state. “There are a lot of armyworm moths starting to fly around. There’s been webworms here for two to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967804475/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Armyworms-webworms-threaten-Kansas-soybean-yield/feed/ 0A crop health expert says he’s closely watching how an increase in insect pressure could impact soybean production this year. Jarrod Nicholson with Mid Kansas Cooperative says he’s seen damage in the southern parts of the state. “There are a lot of armyworm moths starting to fly around. There’s been webworms here for two to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/summer-heat-gives-cheese-markets-a-short-term-boost-as-milk-supplies-tighten/ Summer heat gives cheese markets a short-term boost as milk supplies tighten https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967803530/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Summer-heat-gives-cheese-markets-a-shortterm-boost-as-milk-supplies-tighten/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967803530/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Summer-heat-gives-cheese-markets-a-shortterm-boost-as-milk-supplies-tighten/#respond Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:30:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315305 A dairy market analyst says there are a couple of factors impacting short-term cheese prices.  Sarah Jungman with AgMarket.net says the summer heat has tightened milk production while protein demand has remained strong. “While these processors are trying to secure that product to make cheese, it creates a small bottleneck,” she says. “When you have […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967803530/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Summer-heat-gives-cheese-markets-a-shortterm-boost-as-milk-supplies-tighten/feed/ 0A dairy market analyst says there are a couple of factors impacting short-term cheese prices.  Sarah Jungman with AgMarket.net says the summer heat has tightened milk production while protein demand has remained strong. “While these processors are trying to secure that product to make cheese, it creates a small bottleneck,” she says. “When you have […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/bayer-advances-hybrid-wheat-plans-with-ragt-licensing-agreement/ Bayer advances hybrid wheat plans with RAGT licensing agreement https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967803515/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bayer-advances-hybrid-wheat-plans-with-RAGT-licensing-agreement/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967803515/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bayer-advances-hybrid-wheat-plans-with-RAGT-licensing-agreement/#respond Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:29:37 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315301 Bayer Crop Science has signed a new licensing agreement with RAGT to commercialize hybrid wheat in the U.S. Dr. Francis Beecher says the partnership will help the company strengthen its existing wheat portfolio by adding new genetics. “The goal is to help us build product strength by bringing in diverse germplasm from Europe,” he says. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967803515/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bayer-advances-hybrid-wheat-plans-with-RAGT-licensing-agreement/feed/ 0Bayer Crop Science has signed a new licensing agreement with RAGT to commercialize hybrid wheat in the U.S. Dr. Francis Beecher says the partnership will help the company strengthen its existing wheat portfolio by adding new genetics. “The goal is to help us build product strength by bringing in diverse germplasm from Europe,” he says. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/conab-raises-brazil-corn-outlook-cuts-soybeans-slightly/ CONAB raises Brazil corn outlook, cuts soybeans slightly https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967802969/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CONAB-raises-Brazil-corn-outlook-cuts-soybeans-slightly/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967802969/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CONAB-raises-Brazil-corn-outlook-cuts-soybeans-slightly/#respond Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:10:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315302 Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA made modest month-to-month changes to its corn and soybean production estimates. CONAB now has total corn production for Brazil at 142.995 million tons, 0.9% above July and 1.3% more than 2025 on an upward revision for second crop yield as that harvest moves forward. The second crop is currently expected […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967802969/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CONAB-raises-Brazil-corn-outlook-cuts-soybeans-slightly/feed/ 0Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA made modest month-to-month changes to its corn and soybean production estimates. CONAB now has total corn production for Brazil at 142.995 million tons, 0.9% above July and 1.3% more than 2025 on an upward revision for second crop yield as that harvest moves forward. The second crop is currently expected […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/governors-blue-ribbon-livestock-auction-celebrates-champions-raises-405036-for-wisconsin-youth/ Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction celebrates champions, raises $405,036 for Wisconsin youth https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967802933/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Governor%e2%80%99s-Blue-Ribbon-Livestock-Auction-celebrates-champions-raises-for-Wisconsin-youth/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967802933/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Governor%e2%80%99s-Blue-Ribbon-Livestock-Auction-celebrates-champions-raises-for-Wisconsin-youth/#respond Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:08:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315303 The president of the Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation at the Wisconsin State Fair says this year’s auction was a resounding success. Jenny Gehl tells Brownfield the event generated just over $405,000 to support Wisconsin junior livestock exhibitors. “We’re proud to say we gave away $57,000 in scholarships, $22,500 in Youth Impact Grants, and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967802933/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Governor%e2%80%99s-Blue-Ribbon-Livestock-Auction-celebrates-champions-raises-for-Wisconsin-youth/feed/ 0The president of the Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation at the Wisconsin State Fair says this year’s auction was a resounding success. Jenny Gehl tells Brownfield the event generated just over $405,000 to support Wisconsin junior livestock exhibitors. “We’re proud to say we gave away $57,000 in scholarships, $22,500 in Youth Impact Grants, and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/managing-risk-in-volatile-markets/ Managing risk in volatile markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967794851/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Managing-risk-in-volatile-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967794851/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Managing-risk-in-volatile-markets/#respond Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=315289 Profit margins have been tight over the last few years, and producers are trying to do everything they can to maximize their return on investments. On this episode of Managing for Profit, market analyst Matt Bennett with AgMarket.Net says there are some mistakes that farmers could make in the current environment.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967794851/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Managing-risk-in-volatile-markets/feed/ 0Profit margins have been tight over the last few years, and producers are trying to do everything they can to maximize their return on investments. On this episode of Managing for Profit, market analyst Matt Bennett with AgMarket.Net says there are some mistakes that farmers could make in the current environment.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-cattle-producer-questions-mda-beef-and-dairy-grant-selection-process/ Missouri cattle producer questions MDA beef and dairy grant selection process https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967781009/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-cattle-producer-questions-MDA-beef-and-dairy-grant-selection-process/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967781009/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-cattle-producer-questions-MDA-beef-and-dairy-grant-selection-process/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:19:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315294 A southern Missouri cattle producer is raising questions about the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s grant selection process after reviewing a list of recipients. In a Conservatives for Rural Missouri Facebook post, George Sholtz said roughly a third of the awardees hold state leadership, board, government or institutional positions. The MDA says more than 3,300 applications were received […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967781009/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-cattle-producer-questions-MDA-beef-and-dairy-grant-selection-process/feed/ 1A southern Missouri cattle producer is raising questions about the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s grant selection process after reviewing a list of recipients. In a Conservatives for Rural Missouri Facebook post, George Sholtz said roughly a third of the awardees hold state leadership, board, government or institutional positions. The MDA says more than 3,300 applications were received […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/drought-heat-threaten-grain-production-around-the-world/ Drought, heat threaten grain production around the world https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967775951/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drought-heat-threaten-grain-production-around-the-world/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967775951/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drought-heat-threaten-grain-production-around-the-world/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:59:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315292 Weather challenges across the world are bringing global grain supplies into question. EarthDaily global crop intelligence lead Nick Ohrtman says Europe has struggled with drought. “The European crop has been, it’s more or less toward the end for a lot of it. But the last part of it really burned up, and they really found […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967775951/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drought-heat-threaten-grain-production-around-the-world/feed/ 0Weather challenges across the world are bringing global grain supplies into question. EarthDaily global crop intelligence lead Nick Ohrtman says Europe has struggled with drought. “The European crop has been, it’s more or less toward the end for a lot of it. But the last part of it really burned up, and they really found […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/behind-the-scenes/jill-makovec-named-inaugural-rooted-in-gratitude-honoree-for-contributions-to-wisconsin-agriculture/ Jill Makovec Named Inaugural “Rooted in Gratitude” Honoree for Contributions to Wisconsin Agriculture https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967775954/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Jill-Makovec-Named-Inaugural-%e2%80%9cRooted-in-Gratitude%e2%80%9d-Honoree-for-Contributions-to-Wisconsin-Agriculture/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967775954/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Jill-Makovec-Named-Inaugural-%e2%80%9cRooted-in-Gratitude%e2%80%9d-Honoree-for-Contributions-to-Wisconsin-Agriculture/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:56:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=behind_scenes&p=315293 The Food + Farm Exploration Center has named Jill Makovec of Dane and Grant/Iowa counties an inaugural Rooted in Gratitude Community Catalyst Honoree, recognizing her leadership, communication and service on behalf of Wisconsin agriculture and rural communities. Makovec’s connection to agriculture began on her family’s Lazy M Acres farm near Muscoda. She has built a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967775954/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Jill-Makovec-Named-Inaugural-%e2%80%9cRooted-in-Gratitude%e2%80%9d-Honoree-for-Contributions-to-Wisconsin-Agriculture/feed/ 0The Food + Farm Exploration Center has named Jill Makovec of Dane and Grant/Iowa counties an inaugural Rooted in Gratitude Community Catalyst Honoree, recognizing her leadership, communication and service on behalf of Wisconsin agriculture and rural communities. Makovec’s connection to agriculture began on her family’s Lazy M Acres farm near Muscoda. She has built a […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-lower-ahead-of-widespread-direct-business-8/ Cattle futures lower ahead of widespread direct business https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967775906/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-ahead-of-widespread-direct-business/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967775906/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-ahead-of-widespread-direct-business/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:53:06 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315288 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower watching direct business.  Feeders led the way down on the higher move in corn. October live cattle closed $2.52 lower at $223.80 and December live cattle closed $2.90 lower at $222.80.  September feeder cattle closed $5.90 lower at $339.35 and October feeder cattle closed […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967775906/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-ahead-of-widespread-direct-business/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower watching direct business.  Feeders led the way down on the higher move in corn. October live cattle closed $2.52 lower at $223.80 and December live cattle closed $2.90 lower at $222.80.  September feeder cattle closed $5.90 lower at $339.35 and October feeder cattle closed […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/lower-yield-ending-stocks-guesses-support-corn/ Lower yield, ending stocks guesses support corn https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967775747/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lower-yield-ending-stocks-guesses-support-corn/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967775747/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lower-yield-ending-stocks-guesses-support-corn/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:49:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315233 Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. The USDA’s production guess was up on the month due to higher acreage numbers, which canceled out a cut in yield. Still, there are some expectations that yield could decline further once harvest gets underway. New crop ending stocks were larger, with the higher production estimate canceling […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967775747/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lower-yield-ending-stocks-guesses-support-corn/feed/ 0Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. The USDA’s production guess was up on the month due to higher acreage numbers, which canceled out a cut in yield. Still, there are some expectations that yield could decline further once harvest gets underway. New crop ending stocks were larger, with the higher production estimate canceling […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/msu-wheat-trials-show-strong-2026-yields-as-usda-projects-back-to-back-record-years/ MSU wheat trials show strong 2026 yields as USDA projects back-to-back record years https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967775543/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MSU-wheat-trials-show-strong-yields-as-USDA-projects-backtoback-record-years/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967775543/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MSU-wheat-trials-show-strong-yields-as-USDA-projects-backtoback-record-years/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:41:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315285 A wheat extension educator says he expects near record wheat yields across Michigan. Michigan State University’s Dennis Pennington says, “I think growers were surprised when they went to the field.” “The yields were better than what they were expecting,” he shares. “I think that is attributed partly to the low levels of disease that we had this […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967775543/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MSU-wheat-trials-show-strong-yields-as-USDA-projects-backtoback-record-years/feed/ 0A wheat extension educator says he expects near record wheat yields across Michigan. Michigan State University’s Dennis Pennington says, “I think growers were surprised when they went to the field.” “The yields were better than what they were expecting,” he shares. “I think that is attributed partly to the low levels of disease that we had this […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/record-corn-soybean-acreage-offsets-lower-usda-yield-estimates/ Record corn, soybean acreage offsets lower USDA yield estimates https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967775546/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-corn-soybean-acreage-offsets-lower-USDA-yield-estimates/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967775546/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-corn-soybean-acreage-offsets-lower-USDA-yield-estimates/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:41:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315284 The USDA added more corn and soybean acres in its latest production estimates, which included the first survey-based yield forecasts of the season. Sam Hudson with Cornbelt Marketing tells Brownfield “That’s 2.8 million acres between corn and beans alone, combined. It’s just a huge total, 183.5 million combined corn and beans, that’s a record. You […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967775546/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-corn-soybean-acreage-offsets-lower-USDA-yield-estimates/feed/ 0The USDA added more corn and soybean acres in its latest production estimates, which included the first survey-based yield forecasts of the season. Sam Hudson with Cornbelt Marketing tells Brownfield “That’s 2.8 million acres between corn and beans alone, combined. It’s just a huge total, 183.5 million combined corn and beans, that’s a record. You […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/fda-seeks-greater-oversight-of-food-ingredients-through-proposed-gras-rule-changes/ FDA seeks greater oversight of food ingredients through proposed GRAS rule changes https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967775522/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FDA-seeks-greater-oversight-of-food-ingredients-through-proposed-GRAS-rule-changes/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967775522/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FDA-seeks-greater-oversight-of-food-ingredients-through-proposed-GRAS-rule-changes/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:39:11 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315279 The Food and Drug Administration says it is taking steps to increase transparency in the food safety system.  Acting commissioner Kyle Diamantas says the FDA has proposed changes to modernize the Generally Recognized as Safe regulations.  “By proposing mandatory grass notifications, we are closing critical information gaps and giving FDA greater visibility into the substances in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967775522/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FDA-seeks-greater-oversight-of-food-ingredients-through-proposed-GRAS-rule-changes/feed/ 0The Food and Drug Administration says it is taking steps to increase transparency in the food safety system.  Acting commissioner Kyle Diamantas says the FDA has proposed changes to modernize the Generally Recognized as Safe regulations.  “By proposing mandatory grass notifications, we are closing critical information gaps and giving FDA greater visibility into the substances in […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-state-extension-helps-farmers-test-for-pfas-and-manage-risks/ Michigan State Extension helps farmers test for PFAS and manage risks https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967774337/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-State-Extension-helps-farmers-test-for-PFAS-and-manage-risks/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967774337/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-State-Extension-helps-farmers-test-for-PFAS-and-manage-risks/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:22:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315252 An Extension educator says proactive testing is helping farmers better understand their risk of PFAS exposure. Michigan State University Extension’s Faith Cullins Nobis tells Brownfield, “Right now we don’t have any food safety regulations or regulations that require farmers to test land or water for PFAS.” “But we know that this contaminant is in Michigan, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967774337/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-State-Extension-helps-farmers-test-for-PFAS-and-manage-risks/feed/ 0An Extension educator says proactive testing is helping farmers better understand their risk of PFAS exposure. Michigan State University Extension’s Faith Cullins Nobis tells Brownfield, “Right now we don’t have any food safety regulations or regulations that require farmers to test land or water for PFAS.” “But we know that this contaminant is in Michigan, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/sutter-u-s-soybean-export-sales-strong-ahead-of-fall-harvest/ Sutter: U.S. soybean export sales strong ahead of fall harvest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967774160/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sutter-US-soybean-export-sales-strong-ahead-of-fall-harvest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967774160/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sutter-US-soybean-export-sales-strong-ahead-of-fall-harvest/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:16:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315278 The CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council says export demand for U.S. soybeans looks strong ahead of fall harvest. Jim Sutter says U.S. soybean export sales at this point in the marketing year are the highest they’ve been in the past four to five years. “Some people say if that’s the case, why hasn’t […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967774160/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sutter-US-soybean-export-sales-strong-ahead-of-fall-harvest/feed/ 0The CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council says export demand for U.S. soybeans looks strong ahead of fall harvest. Jim Sutter says U.S. soybean export sales at this point in the marketing year are the highest they’ve been in the past four to five years. “Some people say if that’s the case, why hasn’t […]

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