Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:29:54 +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/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/#respond 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/ 0A 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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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-august-12-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 12, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967774163/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967774163/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:14:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315232 Sep. corn $4.57, up 20 and 1/4 centsSep. soybeans $11.64 and 3/4, up 17 and 1/4 centsSep. soybean meal $308.50, up $3.50Sep. soybean oil 69.16, up 59 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.52 and 3/4, up 22 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle $223.80, down $2.52Sep. feeder cattle $339.35, down $5.90Oct. lean hogs $83.55, up 22 centsSep. Class […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967774163/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/feed/ 0Sep. corn $4.57, up 20 and 1/4 centsSep. soybeans $11.64 and 3/4, up 17 and 1/4 centsSep. soybean meal $308.50, up $3.50Sep. soybean oil 69.16, up 59 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.52 and 3/4, up 22 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle $223.80, down $2.52Sep. feeder cattle $339.35, down $5.90Oct. lean hogs $83.55, up 22 centsSep. Class […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/lillibridge-eager-to-serve-on-iowa-corn-promotion-board/ Lillibridge eager to serve on Iowa Corn Promotion Board https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967773914/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lillibridge-eager-to-serve-on-Iowa-Corn-Promotion-Board/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967773914/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lillibridge-eager-to-serve-on-Iowa-Corn-Promotion-Board/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:08:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315280 An eastern Iowa farmer says he’s looking forward to representing corn growers on the Iowa Corn Promotion Board after being elected to the position. Lance Lillibridge of Vinton says the board helps oversee the investment of funds generated by the Iowa corn checkoff. “The promotion board works heavily on new (corn) uses, trade, and domestic […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967773914/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lillibridge-eager-to-serve-on-Iowa-Corn-Promotion-Board/feed/ 0An eastern Iowa farmer says he’s looking forward to representing corn growers on the Iowa Corn Promotion Board after being elected to the position. Lance Lillibridge of Vinton says the board helps oversee the investment of funds generated by the Iowa corn checkoff. “The promotion board works heavily on new (corn) uses, trade, and domestic […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-beef-pork-estimates-dip-on-slower-slaughter-rates/ USDA beef, pork estimates dip on slower slaughter rates https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967772027/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-beef-pork-estimates-dip-on-slower-slaughter-rates/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967772027/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-beef-pork-estimates-dip-on-slower-slaughter-rates/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:11:45 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315225 The USDA has lowered its expectations for 2026 red meat production, while increasing projections for poultry. Beef production is now estimated at 24.967 billion pounds, down 321 million from July on a slower second half slaughter pace, with an average steer price of $245.35 per hundredweight, a drop of $5.75, along with higher imports and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967772027/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-beef-pork-estimates-dip-on-slower-slaughter-rates/feed/ 0The USDA has lowered its expectations for 2026 red meat production, while increasing projections for poultry. Beef production is now estimated at 24.967 billion pounds, down 321 million from July on a slower second half slaughter pace, with an average steer price of $245.35 per hundredweight, a drop of $5.75, along with higher imports and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/inside-the-usda-lockup-farmers-get-a-look-at-how-market-moving-reports-are-developed/ Inside the USDA Lockup: Farmers get a look at how market-moving reports are developed https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967771913/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Inside-the-USDA-Lockup-Farmers-get-a-look-at-how-marketmoving-reports-are-developed/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967771913/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Inside-the-USDA-Lockup-Farmers-get-a-look-at-how-marketmoving-reports-are-developed/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:09:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315276 Two Indiana ag leaders say participating in USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) “lockup” gives the industry a first-hand look at how the agency produces market-sensitive reports. Ed Ebert, senior director of market development with the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance, was in the room Wednesday and was surprised that USDA […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967771913/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Inside-the-USDA-Lockup-Farmers-get-a-look-at-how-marketmoving-reports-are-developed/feed/ 0Two Indiana ag leaders say participating in USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) “lockup” gives the industry a first-hand look at how the agency produces market-sensitive reports. Ed Ebert, senior director of market development with the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance, was in the room Wednesday and was surprised that USDA […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/preparing-for-a-historic-transfer-of-us-farmland/ Preparing for a historic transfer of US farmland https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967771376/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Preparing-for-a-historic-transfer-of-US-farmland/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967771376/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Preparing-for-a-historic-transfer-of-US-farmland/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:53:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315273 The president of Farmers National Company says a major shift in farmland ownership is underway across rural America. Paul Schadegg tells Brownfield that more than 150 million acres are expected to change hands at least once over the next 10-to-20 years. “It’s being driven by the age of operators and when you look at how […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967771376/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Preparing-for-a-historic-transfer-of-US-farmland/feed/ 0The president of Farmers National Company says a major shift in farmland ownership is underway across rural America. Paul Schadegg tells Brownfield that more than 150 million acres are expected to change hands at least once over the next 10-to-20 years. “It’s being driven by the age of operators and when you look at how […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/south-central-kansas-harvest-could-begin-next-week/ South-central Kansas harvest could begin next week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967771355/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southcentral-Kansas-harvest-could-begin-next-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967771355/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southcentral-Kansas-harvest-could-begin-next-week/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:50:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315270 A south-central Kansas farmer says corn harvest is right around the corner. “Probably within the next 7-10 days.” Justin Noland farms southwest of Wichita, and he says his crop is about two weeks ahead of the average pace. “The heat that we’ve been having has kind of pushed things along quite a bit. Generally, we’re […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967771355/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southcentral-Kansas-harvest-could-begin-next-week/feed/ 0A south-central Kansas farmer says corn harvest is right around the corner. “Probably within the next 7-10 days.” Justin Noland farms southwest of Wichita, and he says his crop is about two weeks ahead of the average pace. “The heat that we’ve been having has kind of pushed things along quite a bit. Generally, we’re […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/two-cents/the-legislative-junk-drawer-clearing-out-outdated-laws/ The Legislative Junk Drawer: Clearing Out Outdated Laws https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967771349/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-Legislative-Junk-Drawer-Clearing-Out-Outdated-Laws/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967771349/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-Legislative-Junk-Drawer-Clearing-Out-Outdated-Laws/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:50:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=cyndi_cents&p=314924 Several Midwestern states held primary elections last week, reminding me once again of the importance of voting. No matter what level of government – county, state or federal – casting a ballot is one of the most direct ways we can help shape our communities. It’s also a reminder that laws don’t just appear out […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967771349/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-Legislative-Junk-Drawer-Clearing-Out-Outdated-Laws/feed/ 0Several Midwestern states held primary elections last week, reminding me once again of the importance of voting. No matter what level of government – county, state or federal – casting a ballot is one of the most direct ways we can help shape our communities. It’s also a reminder that laws don’t just appear out […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/drought-concerns-fade-as-crops-flourish-in-eastern-iowa/ Drought concerns fade as crops flourish in eastern Iowa https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967771316/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drought-concerns-fade-as-crops-flourish-in-eastern-Iowa/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967771316/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drought-concerns-fade-as-crops-flourish-in-eastern-Iowa/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:48:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315268 An agronomist with Beck’s says crops across southeast Iowa have performed exceptionally well this growing season. Greg Shepherd tells Brownfield, “Some of the heat was really causing the corn to be rapidly growing, especially through the late vegetative stages and the early reproductive phases. But still have a very solid corn crop and I think […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967771316/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drought-concerns-fade-as-crops-flourish-in-eastern-Iowa/feed/ 0An agronomist with Beck’s says crops across southeast Iowa have performed exceptionally well this growing season. Greg Shepherd tells Brownfield, “Some of the heat was really causing the corn to be rapidly growing, especially through the late vegetative stages and the early reproductive phases. But still have a very solid corn crop and I think […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/margins-demand-expectations-support-ethanol-production/ Margins, demand expectations support ethanol production https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967770596/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Margins-demand-expectations-support-ethanol-production/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967770596/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Margins-demand-expectations-support-ethanol-production/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:28:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315234 U.S. ethanol production rose slightly over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.117 million barrels per day, up 10,000 on the week and 24,000 on the year as the industry responds to demand expectations and margins, boosting domestic usage of corn. Ethanol stocks did hit an 11-week high at 24.798 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967770596/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Margins-demand-expectations-support-ethanol-production/feed/ 0U.S. ethanol production rose slightly over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.117 million barrels per day, up 10,000 on the week and 24,000 on the year as the industry responds to demand expectations and margins, boosting domestic usage of corn. Ethanol stocks did hit an 11-week high at 24.798 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cotton-rice-acres-rise-2026-crops-still-smaller-than-2025/ Cotton, rice acres rise, 2026 crops still smaller than 2025 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967770275/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cotton-rice-acres-rise-crops-still-smaller-than/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967770275/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cotton-rice-acres-rise-crops-still-smaller-than/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:15:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315201 Farmers planted more cotton and rice in 2026 than originally expected. Those acreage adjustments did push production projections higher on the month, but a lower yield guess for cotton and year-over-year decline in rice acres have production for both crops below a year ago. Upland cotton is now seen at 13.209 million bales, 283,000 less […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967770275/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cotton-rice-acres-rise-crops-still-smaller-than/feed/ 0Farmers planted more cotton and rice in 2026 than originally expected. Those acreage adjustments did push production projections higher on the month, but a lower yield guess for cotton and year-over-year decline in rice acres have production for both crops below a year ago. Upland cotton is now seen at 13.209 million bales, 283,000 less […]

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