Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:36:21 +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/china-purchases-provide-bullish-signal-for-agriculture/ China purchases provide bullish signal for agriculture https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970694951/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-purchases-provide-bullish-signal-for-agriculture/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970694951/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-purchases-provide-bullish-signal-for-agriculture/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:03:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317601 A market analyst says China’s purchases of U.S. ag goods have been supportive to prices, but there’s still work to be done.    Dan Basse, is the president of AgResource Company. “China still has about 10 million metric tons beans, which we would estimate somewhere in the vicinity of $5 or $6 billion and something in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970694951/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-purchases-provide-bullish-signal-for-agriculture/feed/ 0A market analyst says China’s purchases of U.S. ag goods have been supportive to prices, but there’s still work to be done.    Dan Basse, is the president of AgResource Company. “China still has about 10 million metric tons beans, which we would estimate somewhere in the vicinity of $5 or $6 billion and something in […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/fertilizer-and-fuel-costs-already-weighing-on-2027-decisions/ Fertilizer and fuel costs already weighing on 2027 decisions https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970693313/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fertilizer-and-fuel-costs-already-weighing-on-decisions/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970693313/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fertilizer-and-fuel-costs-already-weighing-on-decisions/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:36:42 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317597 As harvest picks up across the Midwest, many farmers remain concerned about input prices for next year’s crops. Casey Kelleher, who farms in southeastern Wisconsin, says record high diesel prices and uncertainty about where they might go in the future are weighing on his budget. “You could have booked a bunch or prepaid for some, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970693313/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fertilizer-and-fuel-costs-already-weighing-on-decisions/feed/ 0As harvest picks up across the Midwest, many farmers remain concerned about input prices for next year’s crops. Casey Kelleher, who farms in southeastern Wisconsin, says record high diesel prices and uncertainty about where they might go in the future are weighing on his budget. “You could have booked a bunch or prepaid for some, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/grain-markets-await-more-chinese-purchases/ Grain markets await more Chinese purchases https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970692395/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grain-markets-await-more-Chinese-purchases/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970692395/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grain-markets-await-more-Chinese-purchases/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:18:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317593 A commodities economist says the grain markets are disappointed with the lack of immediate purchases from China as more details are unveiled from last week’s meeting. “I think the markets had unrealistic expectations that we were going to immediately see orders on the books,” says Arlan Suderman. Suderman, with Stone X Group, says he’s expecting […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970692395/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grain-markets-await-more-Chinese-purchases/feed/ 0A commodities economist says the grain markets are disappointed with the lack of immediate purchases from China as more details are unveiled from last week’s meeting. “I think the markets had unrealistic expectations that we were going to immediately see orders on the books,” says Arlan Suderman. Suderman, with Stone X Group, says he’s expecting […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/windshield-time-from-the-combine/ Windshield Time From the Combine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970687244/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Windshield-Time-From-the-Combine/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970687244/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Windshield-Time-From-the-Combine/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:09:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=317556 Corteva Agriscience technical field agronomist Jeff Bode calls harvest a great time to look back at the season’s weed control program and to start planning for next season. He tells Brownfield there are several steps growers can take to get the most from harvest and start preparing for 2027. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970687244/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Windshield-Time-From-the-Combine/feed/ 0Corteva Agriscience technical field agronomist Jeff Bode calls harvest a great time to look back at the season’s weed control program and to start planning for next season. He tells Brownfield there are several steps growers can take to get the most from harvest and start preparing for 2027. 

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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/ Much cooler days ahead for the Heartland; organized rains for many to yield to a dry pattern https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970696949/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Much-cooler-days-ahead-for-the-Heartland-organized-rains-for-many-to-yield-to-a-dry-pattern/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970696949/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Much-cooler-days-ahead-for-the-Heartland-organized-rains-for-many-to-yield-to-a-dry-pattern/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:15:00 +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, except for cooler-than-normal conditions in portions of the south-central U.S. The Far West will have the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusual warmth. Meanwhile, below-normal precipitation from the Pacific Northwest into the upper Midwest should contrast with wetter-than-normal weather along and southeast […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970696949/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Much-cooler-days-ahead-for-the-Heartland-organized-rains-for-many-to-yield-to-a-dry-pattern/feed/ 0Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions in portions of the south-central U.S. The Far West will have the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusual warmth. Meanwhile, below-normal precipitation from the Pacific Northwest into the upper Midwest should contrast with wetter-than-normal weather along and southeast […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/brownfield-ag-weather-today-1350/ Brownfield Ag Weather Today https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970696109/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970696109/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=317605 A pesky low-pressure system near the middle Atlantic Coast will slowly weaken and drift northeastward, with diminishing impacts on coastal beaches battered by high winds, heavy rain, and tidal flooding. Meanwhile, the focus for significant weather will shift toward the southwestern and central U.S., due to the interaction between Hurricane Polo and a continental cold […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970696109/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/feed/ 0A pesky low-pressure system near the middle Atlantic Coast will slowly weaken and drift northeastward, with diminishing impacts on coastal beaches battered by high winds, heavy rain, and tidal flooding. Meanwhile, the focus for significant weather will shift toward the southwestern and central U.S., due to the interaction between Hurricane Polo and a continental cold […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/climatologist-says-wet-weather-could-delay-harvest-weeks-possibly-months/ Climatologist says wet weather could delay harvest weeks, possibly months https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970208831/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Climatologist-says-wet-weather-could-delay-harvest-weeks-possibly-months/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970208831/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Climatologist-says-wet-weather-could-delay-harvest-weeks-possibly-months/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:55:21 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317545 The director of USDA’s Midwest Climate Hub says farmers will need patience this fall as repeated rainfall continues to cause harvest delays. Dennis Todey tells Brownfield, “What has happened now is going to affect us from a soils and harvest perspective for several weeks, if not a couple months at this point.” He says a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970208831/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Climatologist-says-wet-weather-could-delay-harvest-weeks-possibly-months/feed/ 0The director of USDA’s Midwest Climate Hub says farmers will need patience this fall as repeated rainfall continues to cause harvest delays. Dennis Todey tells Brownfield, “What has happened now is going to affect us from a soils and harvest perspective for several weeks, if not a couple months at this point.” He says a […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/diesel-fertilizer-prices-weigh-on-minnesota-farmers/ Diesel, fertilizer prices weigh on Minnesota farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970207526/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Diesel-fertilizer-prices-weigh-on-Minnesota-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970207526/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Diesel-fertilizer-prices-weigh-on-Minnesota-farmers/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:47:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317546 A U.S. Senator is hearing skepticism from farmers about a possible export ban on diesel. Minnesota Democrat Tina Smith visited a farm in southwest Minnesota Friday. “The price of diesel is upper most on everyone’s mind. And there was a lot of skepticism I would say amongst this group of farmers about whether some sort […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970207526/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Diesel-fertilizer-prices-weigh-on-Minnesota-farmers/feed/ 0A U.S. Senator is hearing skepticism from farmers about a possible export ban on diesel. Minnesota Democrat Tina Smith visited a farm in southwest Minnesota Friday. “The price of diesel is upper most on everyone’s mind. And there was a lot of skepticism I would say amongst this group of farmers about whether some sort […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-mostly-higher-to-finish-the-week/ Cattle futures mostly higher to finish the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970205810/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-mostly-higher-to-finish-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970205810/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-mostly-higher-to-finish-the-week/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:40:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317544 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mostly higher with boxed beef up at midday, waiting on direct business to develop. October live cattle closed $.20 lower at $218.87 and December live cattle closed $1.05 higher at $222.15.  October feeder cattle closed $3.17 higher at $334.92 and November feeder cattle closed $3.90 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970205810/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-mostly-higher-to-finish-the-week/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mostly higher with boxed beef up at midday, waiting on direct business to develop. October live cattle closed $.20 lower at $218.87 and December live cattle closed $1.05 higher at $222.15.  October feeder cattle closed $3.17 higher at $334.92 and November feeder cattle closed $3.90 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-corn-end-session-mixed-both-up-on-the-week/ Soybeans, corn end session mixed, both up on the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970204223/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-end-session-mixed-both-up-on-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970204223/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-end-session-mixed-both-up-on-the-week/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:35:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317494 Soybeans were mixed, mostly weak, but ended the week in solidly positive territory. Aside from the trade truce extension, there very little immediate news for commodities from the meeting with China, which put some early pressure on prices. There’s talk that actual details could be coming early next week. China has already picked up about […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970204223/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-end-session-mixed-both-up-on-the-week/feed/ 0Soybeans were mixed, mostly weak, but ended the week in solidly positive territory. Aside from the trade truce extension, there very little immediate news for commodities from the meeting with China, which put some early pressure on prices. There’s talk that actual details could be coming early next week. China has already picked up about […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wet-fall-may-lead-to-drier-corn-silage-at-harvest/ Wet fall may lead to drier corn silage at harvest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970201637/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-fall-may-lead-to-drier-corn-silage-at-harvest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970201637/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-fall-may-lead-to-drier-corn-silage-at-harvest/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:19:44 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317540 An extension forage specialist is concerned about how silage will be impacted by a wet fall in parts of the Corn Belt. Shelby Gruss is with Iowa State University. “This may seem backwards, but the longer we wait by the time we’re able to harvest most likely it’s going to be drier coming out of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970201637/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-fall-may-lead-to-drier-corn-silage-at-harvest/feed/ 0An extension forage specialist is concerned about how silage will be impacted by a wet fall in parts of the Corn Belt. Shelby Gruss is with Iowa State University. “This may seem backwards, but the longer we wait by the time we’re able to harvest most likely it’s going to be drier coming out of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-september-25-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 25, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970201565/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-September/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970201565/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-September/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:13:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317493 Dec. corn $5.28 and 1/4, up 3/4 centNov. soybeans $13.19, up 1 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $373.90, down $2.20Oct. soybean oil 67.26, up 33 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $7.03 and 1/4, down 3 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle $218.87, down 20 centsOct. feeder cattle $334.92, up $3.17Oct. lean hogs $78.22, down 97 centsOct. Class III […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970201565/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-September/feed/ 0Dec. corn $5.28 and 1/4, up 3/4 centNov. soybeans $13.19, up 1 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $373.90, down $2.20Oct. soybean oil 67.26, up 33 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $7.03 and 1/4, down 3 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle $218.87, down 20 centsOct. feeder cattle $334.92, up $3.17Oct. lean hogs $78.22, down 97 centsOct. Class III […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rainfall-improving-conditions-for-wheat-growers-west-of-i-35/ Rainfall improving conditions for wheat growers west of I-35 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970196093/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rainfall-improving-conditions-for-wheat-growers-west-of-I/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970196093/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rainfall-improving-conditions-for-wheat-growers-west-of-I/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:48:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317539 An ag meteorologist says an active weather pattern could bring some long overdue drought relief to parts of the U.S. wheat belt. Matt Makens says regions west of Interstate 35 are improving. “We’re starting to see thunderstorms creeping into that region – in the panhandles and getting wetter. If the wheat is not in the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970196093/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rainfall-improving-conditions-for-wheat-growers-west-of-I/feed/ 0An ag meteorologist says an active weather pattern could bring some long overdue drought relief to parts of the U.S. wheat belt. Matt Makens says regions west of Interstate 35 are improving. “We’re starting to see thunderstorms creeping into that region – in the panhandles and getting wetter. If the wheat is not in the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/u-s-turkey-numbers-up-on-year/ U.S. turkey numbers up on year https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970196048/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-turkey-numbers-up-on-year/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970196048/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-turkey-numbers-up-on-year/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:47:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317497 The U.S. is expected to raise more turkeys in 2026 than in 2025. That’s in-line with hatchery data and projections for rising production as the industry tries to meet demand. The USDA says 198.5 million turkeys will be raised in the U.S. this year, 3% more than last year, with only a couple of the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970196048/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-turkey-numbers-up-on-year/feed/ 0The U.S. is expected to raise more turkeys in 2026 than in 2025. That’s in-line with hatchery data and projections for rising production as the industry tries to meet demand. The USDA says 198.5 million turkeys will be raised in the U.S. this year, 3% more than last year, with only a couple of the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/poultry-production-pushed-higher-by-larger-processing-totals/ Poultry production pushed higher by larger processing totals https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970196024/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Poultry-production-pushed-higher-by-larger-processing-totals/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970196024/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Poultry-production-pushed-higher-by-larger-processing-totals/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:44:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317496 Poultry production was up last month. The USDA says 4.646 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome during August, rising 4% on the year. Chicken accounted for most of that total at 4.197 billion pounds, 3% more than a year ago, and turkey made up 438.458 million pounds, 8% higher. Processing rates and the total […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970196024/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Poultry-production-pushed-higher-by-larger-processing-totals/feed/ 0Poultry production was up last month. The USDA says 4.646 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome during August, rising 4% on the year. Chicken accounted for most of that total at 4.197 billion pounds, 3% more than a year ago, and turkey made up 438.458 million pounds, 8% higher. Processing rates and the total […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/retail-beef-prices-and-ranch-profits-arent-the-same/ Retail beef prices and ranch profits aren’t the same https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970196012/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Retail-beef-prices-and-ranch-profits-aren%e2%80%99t-the-same/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970196012/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Retail-beef-prices-and-ranch-profits-aren%e2%80%99t-the-same/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:42:54 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317538 An economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation says there’s a common misconception that cattle producers are benefiting from record-high beef prices. Faith Parum says the connection between grocery store prices and farm income isn’t always what consumers think. “I think the biggest thing, and this is not just beef but all of agriculture, when […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970196012/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Retail-beef-prices-and-ranch-profits-aren%e2%80%99t-the-same/feed/ 0An economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation says there’s a common misconception that cattle producers are benefiting from record-high beef prices. Faith Parum says the connection between grocery store prices and farm income isn’t always what consumers think. “I think the biggest thing, and this is not just beef but all of agriculture, when […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/red-meat-in-cold-storage-rises-as-poultry-shrinks/ Red meat in cold storage rises as poultry shrinks https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970194335/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Red-meat-in-cold-storage-rises-as-poultry-shrinks/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970194335/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Red-meat-in-cold-storage-rises-as-poultry-shrinks/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:40:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317495 Demand differences for red meat and poultry showed up in the USDA’s latest cold storage update. Red meat supplies at the end of August were up 8% on the year at 862.128 million pounds, including a 5% rise in beef to 407.115 million pounds and a 12% increase in pork to 436.268 million pounds, despite […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970194335/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Red-meat-in-cold-storage-rises-as-poultry-shrinks/feed/ 0Demand differences for red meat and poultry showed up in the USDA’s latest cold storage update. Red meat supplies at the end of August were up 8% on the year at 862.128 million pounds, including a 5% rise in beef to 407.115 million pounds and a 12% increase in pork to 436.268 million pounds, despite […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/2026-crop-year-optimism-fades-as-diesel-prices-continue-to-climb/ 2026 crop year optimism fades as diesel prices continue to climb https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970190417/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~crop-year-optimism-fades-as-diesel-prices-continue-to-climb/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970190417/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~crop-year-optimism-fades-as-diesel-prices-continue-to-climb/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:15:06 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317530 A group of Ohio farmers say record-high diesel prices could threaten the financial viability of their operations. “It’s really looking bad for our budgets.” West central Ohio farmer Scott Haerr says the current state of the ag economy is making it difficult for producers to secure their harvest needs. “We only pre-bought about 60 percent […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970190417/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~crop-year-optimism-fades-as-diesel-prices-continue-to-climb/feed/ 0A group of Ohio farmers say record-high diesel prices could threaten the financial viability of their operations. “It’s really looking bad for our budgets.” West central Ohio farmer Scott Haerr says the current state of the ag economy is making it difficult for producers to secure their harvest needs. “We only pre-bought about 60 percent […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-corn-disease-reported-in-michigan-scouting-encouraged-in-the-great-lakes/ New corn disease reported in Michigan, scouting encouraged in the Great Lakes https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970181429/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-corn-disease-reported-in-Michigan-scouting-encouraged-in-the-Great-Lakes/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970181429/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-corn-disease-reported-in-Michigan-scouting-encouraged-in-the-Great-Lakes/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:26:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317527 A new corn leaf disease has been identified in Michigan, and researchers say it’s likely widespread in the Great Lakes region. “We’re finding it pretty much in every field that we walk into at this point in time.” Michigan State University plant pathologist Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield, “It resembles white spots on the corn plant, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970181429/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-corn-disease-reported-in-Michigan-scouting-encouraged-in-the-Great-Lakes/feed/ 0A new corn leaf disease has been identified in Michigan, and researchers say it’s likely widespread in the Great Lakes region. “We’re finding it pretty much in every field that we walk into at this point in time.” Michigan State University plant pathologist Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield, “It resembles white spots on the corn plant, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farm-bill-action-likely-pushed-to-lame-duck-session/ Farm bill action likely pushed to lame-duck session https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970174742/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-bill-action-likely-pushed-to-lameduck-session/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970174742/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-bill-action-likely-pushed-to-lameduck-session/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:49:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317524 The CEO of the National Cotton Council says he’s not expecting Senate floor time for the farm bill before lawmakers leave for the October recess. Gary Adams says it’s not showing up on the Senate’s floor calendar yet. “This is an issue that’s going to be moved or pushed into the lame duck session.” U.S. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970174742/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-bill-action-likely-pushed-to-lameduck-session/feed/ 0The CEO of the National Cotton Council says he’s not expecting Senate floor time for the farm bill before lawmakers leave for the October recess. Gary Adams says it’s not showing up on the Senate’s floor calendar yet. “This is an issue that’s going to be moved or pushed into the lame duck session.” U.S. […]

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