Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:12:27 +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/2027-fertilizer-decisions-already-weighing-on-some-farmers-minds/ 2027 fertilizer decisions already weighing on some farmers’ minds https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962692004/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~fertilizer-decisions-already-weighing-on-some-farmers%e2%80%99-minds/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962692004/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~fertilizer-decisions-already-weighing-on-some-farmers%e2%80%99-minds/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:12:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314387 A central Illinois farmer says he’s already considering the impact that high fertilizer prices are going to have on his operation in 2027. Thomas Perkins, who raises corn, soybeans, wheat, hay, and cattle in Effingham County, says he’s not optimistic of any major input cost relief before decisions need to be made. “Most of the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962692004/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~fertilizer-decisions-already-weighing-on-some-farmers%e2%80%99-minds/feed/ 0A central Illinois farmer says he’s already considering the impact that high fertilizer prices are going to have on his operation in 2027. Thomas Perkins, who raises corn, soybeans, wheat, hay, and cattle in Effingham County, says he’s not optimistic of any major input cost relief before decisions need to be made. “Most of the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/beef-on-dairy-boosting-returns-and-capturing-more-value-for-dairy-producers/ Beef-on-dairy boosting returns and capturing more value for dairy producers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962689811/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Beefondairy-boosting-returns-and-capturing-more-value-for-dairy-producers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962689811/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Beefondairy-boosting-returns-and-capturing-more-value-for-dairy-producers/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:03:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314383 A dairy lender at Farm Credit Services of America says a strong beef-on-dairy sector continues to create new market opportunities for farmers. Tim Van Hofwegen says many producers benefited from another source of income in 2025. “A lot of that was driven by the value of the beef on dairy calves plus the value of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962689811/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Beefondairy-boosting-returns-and-capturing-more-value-for-dairy-producers/feed/ 0A dairy lender at Farm Credit Services of America says a strong beef-on-dairy sector continues to create new market opportunities for farmers. Tim Van Hofwegen says many producers benefited from another source of income in 2025. “A lot of that was driven by the value of the beef on dairy calves plus the value of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/specialty-crop-growers-feeling-the-squeeze-financially/ Specialty crop growers feeling the squeeze financially https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962687471/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Specialty-crop-growers-feeling-the-squeeze-financially/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962687471/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Specialty-crop-growers-feeling-the-squeeze-financially/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:57:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314385 An American Farm Bureau Federation official says financial challenges are extending beyond major row crops. John Newton, AFBF vice president of public policy, says specialty crop producers are facing many of the same cost and market pressures. “It doesn’t matter if you are planting corn or planting strawberries, your input costs have increased dramatically.” A […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962687471/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Specialty-crop-growers-feeling-the-squeeze-financially/feed/ 0An American Farm Bureau Federation official says financial challenges are extending beyond major row crops. John Newton, AFBF vice president of public policy, says specialty crop producers are facing many of the same cost and market pressures. “It doesn’t matter if you are planting corn or planting strawberries, your input costs have increased dramatically.” A […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/monsoon-moisture-el-nino-offer-hope-for-wcb-drought-recovery/ Monsoon moisture, El Niño offer hope for WCB drought recovery https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962687438/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Monsoon-moisture-El-Ni%c3%b1o-offer-hope-for-WCB-drought-recovery/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962687438/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Monsoon-moisture-El-Ni%c3%b1o-offer-hope-for-WCB-drought-recovery/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:55:53 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314384 An ag meteorologist says he’s optimistic that the ongoing drought in the Western Corn Belt could improve over the next several months. Brian Fuchs with the National Drought Mitigation Center says conditions are slowing changing in western Nebraska, Kansas and South Dakota. “We’ve seen a good start to the southwestern Monsoon season, and that has […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962687438/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Monsoon-moisture-El-Ni%c3%b1o-offer-hope-for-WCB-drought-recovery/feed/ 0An ag meteorologist says he’s optimistic that the ongoing drought in the Western Corn Belt could improve over the next several months. Brian Fuchs with the National Drought Mitigation Center says conditions are slowing changing in western Nebraska, Kansas and South Dakota. “We’ve seen a good start to the southwestern Monsoon season, and that has […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/national-potato-council-says-usda-specialty-crop-assistance-has-limited-access/ National Potato Council says USDA specialty crop assistance has limited access https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962683256/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~National-Potato-Council-says-USDA-specialty-crop-assistance-has-limited-access/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962683256/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~National-Potato-Council-says-USDA-specialty-crop-assistance-has-limited-access/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:41:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314379 Only about a third of the funding allocated for USDA’s Assistance for Specialty Crop Producers Program has been distributed ahead of the August 7th deadline. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles tells Brownfield, “One of the biggest challenges for specialty crops overall is eligibility.” “A number of the farms that should be getting relief are […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962683256/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~National-Potato-Council-says-USDA-specialty-crop-assistance-has-limited-access/feed/ 0Only about a third of the funding allocated for USDA’s Assistance for Specialty Crop Producers Program has been distributed ahead of the August 7th deadline. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles tells Brownfield, “One of the biggest challenges for specialty crops overall is eligibility.” “A number of the farms that should be getting relief are […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cash-dairy-prices-down-friday-to-close-out-the-week/ Cash dairy prices down Friday to close out the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962667185/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-down-Friday-to-close-out-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962667185/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-down-Friday-to-close-out-the-week/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:45:36 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314376 Cash dairy prices were down Friday to end the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was down $0.01 to $0.68. One sale was reported at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0625 at $1.6075. Two sales were recorded ranging from $1.5975 to $1.6075.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.63. No sales were recorded.  Butter was down $0.0025 to $1.5075. Forty sales were reported ranging from $1.49 to $1.5075.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0025 to $1.4025. Sixteen sales were reported ranging from $1.3950 to $1.4025. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962667185/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-down-Friday-to-close-out-the-week/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were down Friday to end the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was down $0.01 to $0.68. One sale was reported at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0625 at $1.6075. Two sales were recorded ranging from $1.5975 to $1.6075.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.63. No sales were recorded.  Butter was down $0.0025 to $1.5075. Forty sales were reported ranging from $1.49 to $1.5075.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0025 to $1.4025. Sixteen sales were reported ranging from $1.3950 to $1.4025. 

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/north-iowa-farmer-pleased-with-oat-yield-test-weight/ North Iowa farmer pleased with oat yield, test weight https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962662655/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~North-Iowa-farmer-pleased-with-oat-yield-test-weight/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962662655/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~North-Iowa-farmer-pleased-with-oat-yield-test-weight/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:27:59 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314372 Oat harvest is underway in northern Iowa. Zack Smith farms in Winnebago County and says he’s about a quarter of the way through his first oat crop. “Had a breakdown here that stopped me for a couple days, but the yields have been probably 20 to 25 bushels more than what I was expecting. I […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962662655/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~North-Iowa-farmer-pleased-with-oat-yield-test-weight/feed/ 0Oat harvest is underway in northern Iowa. Zack Smith farms in Winnebago County and says he’s about a quarter of the way through his first oat crop. “Had a breakdown here that stopped me for a couple days, but the yields have been probably 20 to 25 bushels more than what I was expecting. I […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2820/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962658167/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962658167/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:10:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314371 Direct cash cattle trade was quiet Friday.  There has been little renewed interest.  Deals this week have been marked at $365 dressed, down $12 to $15 from the previous week’s weighted average basis.  Live deals in the South have been at mostly $230, down $7 to $8 from the prior week’s business.  Boxed beef was […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962658167/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade was quiet Friday.  There has been little renewed interest.  Deals this week have been marked at $365 dressed, down $12 to $15 from the previous week’s weighted average basis.  Live deals in the South have been at mostly $230, down $7 to $8 from the prior week’s business.  Boxed beef was […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/minnesota-beef-council-consumers-still-see-value-in-beef/ Minnesota Beef Council: consumers still see value in beef https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962651180/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-Beef-Council-consumers-still-see-value-in-beef/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962651180/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-Beef-Council-consumers-still-see-value-in-beef/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:50:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314362 The CEO of the Minnesota Beef Council says demand for beef remains strong despite high retail prices. Kelly Schmidt tells Brownfield the domestic cattle herd is still short relative to demand. “We’re watching it closely. Are we expanding this herd, what is this supply? I think everyone would agree we’re still currently on the shorter […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962651180/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-Beef-Council-consumers-still-see-value-in-beef/feed/ 0The CEO of the Minnesota Beef Council says demand for beef remains strong despite high retail prices. Kelly Schmidt tells Brownfield the domestic cattle herd is still short relative to demand. “We’re watching it closely. Are we expanding this herd, what is this supply? I think everyone would agree we’re still currently on the shorter […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/supporters-growers-split-on-cmes-sorghum-basis-futures/ Supporters, growers split on CME’s sorghum basis futures https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962641790/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Supporters-growers-split-on-CMEs-sorghum-basis-futures/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962641790/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Supporters-growers-split-on-CMEs-sorghum-basis-futures/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:12:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314363 There have been mixed reactions from some ag groups to the CME Group’s announcement that it would begin trading sorghum basis futures. Kansas State University ag economist Guy Allen says helps protect producers from risk in the market. “The sorghum futures is basically trading as a spread to corn, but you’ll be able to hedge […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962641790/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Supporters-growers-split-on-CMEs-sorghum-basis-futures/feed/ 0There have been mixed reactions from some ag groups to the CME Group’s announcement that it would begin trading sorghum basis futures. Kansas State University ag economist Guy Allen says helps protect producers from risk in the market. “The sorghum futures is basically trading as a spread to corn, but you’ll be able to hedge […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/lighthizer-agriculture-bears-the-brunt-of-global-trade-protectionism/ Lighthizer: agriculture bears the brunt of global trade protectionism https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962635283/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lighthizer-agriculture-bears-the-brunt-of-global-trade-protectionism/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962635283/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lighthizer-agriculture-bears-the-brunt-of-global-trade-protectionism/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:55:44 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314361 A former U.S. Trade Ambassador suggests the agriculture sector is often treated unfairly in trade negotiations. Robert Lighthizer uses U.S. bulk commodity agriculture as an example. “We’re more competitive, and we’re more discriminated against around the world. I’ve always said that no group suffers more from protectionism abroad than agriculture.” Speaking during the Iowa Farm […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962635283/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lighthizer-agriculture-bears-the-brunt-of-global-trade-protectionism/feed/ 0A former U.S. Trade Ambassador suggests the agriculture sector is often treated unfairly in trade negotiations. Robert Lighthizer uses U.S. bulk commodity agriculture as an example. “We’re more competitive, and we’re more discriminated against around the world. I’ve always said that no group suffers more from protectionism abroad than agriculture.” Speaking during the Iowa Farm […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/indiana-farmers-could-benefit-from-expansion-of-industrial-hemp-products/ Indiana farmers could benefit from expansion of industrial hemp products https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962635055/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-farmers-could-benefit-from-expansion-of-industrial-hemp-products/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962635055/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-farmers-could-benefit-from-expansion-of-industrial-hemp-products/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:50:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314358 The president of the Midwest Hemp Council says Indiana farmers are well-positioned to capitalized on new investments in the industrial hemp industry. Justin Swanson tells Brownfield, “Indiana is a wonderful place with the right soil to grow hemp,” he says. “Whether it’s grain, fiber, or cannabinoids, we want to see Indiana become a net exporter […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962635055/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-farmers-could-benefit-from-expansion-of-industrial-hemp-products/feed/ 0The president of the Midwest Hemp Council says Indiana farmers are well-positioned to capitalized on new investments in the industrial hemp industry. Justin Swanson tells Brownfield, “Indiana is a wonderful place with the right soil to grow hemp,” he says. “Whether it’s grain, fiber, or cannabinoids, we want to see Indiana become a net exporter […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/weather-impacting-weed-control/ Weather impacting weed control https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962608634/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weather-impacting-weed-control/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962608634/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weather-impacting-weed-control/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:30:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314353 A professor of weed science at the University of Illinois says many farmers have faced challenges in terms of weed control this year.  Aaron Hager tells Brownfield, “It’s been all over the board, around the state this year.”  He says, “We had some very good timely rainfalls when we were doing a lot of our […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962608634/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weather-impacting-weed-control/feed/ 0A professor of weed science at the University of Illinois says many farmers have faced challenges in terms of weed control this year.  Aaron Hager tells Brownfield, “It’s been all over the board, around the state this year.”  He says, “We had some very good timely rainfalls when we were doing a lot of our […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/indiana-hemp-shows-strong-growth-potential-despite-challenging-2026-growing-season/ Indiana hemp shows strong growth potential despite challenging 2026 growing season https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962606372/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-hemp-shows-strong-growth-potential-despite-challenging-growing-season/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962606372/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-hemp-shows-strong-growth-potential-despite-challenging-growing-season/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:22:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314350 Purdue Extension’s hemp specialist says 2026 has been a challenging year for many industrial hemp growers across the state. Margurite Bolt says variable weather patterns have slowed crop development.  “We had an exceptionally wet spring, so we had to fit our hemp into a dry window,” she says. “It has finally persisted and sent down […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962606372/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-hemp-shows-strong-growth-potential-despite-challenging-growing-season/feed/ 0Purdue Extension’s hemp specialist says 2026 has been a challenging year for many industrial hemp growers across the state. Margurite Bolt says variable weather patterns have slowed crop development.  “We had an exceptionally wet spring, so we had to fit our hemp into a dry window,” she says. “It has finally persisted and sent down […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-farmers-care-accepting-hogs-for-hunger-donations/ Missouri Farmers Care accepting Hogs for Hunger donations https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962591711/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Farmers-Care-accepting-Hogs-for-Hunger-donations/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962591711/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Farmers-Care-accepting-Hogs-for-Hunger-donations/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314339 The executive director for Missouri Farmers Care says spots are still available for Missouri livestock exhibitors who want to participate in the Hogs for Hunger program at the upcoming Missouri State Fair. Ashley McCarty tells Brownfield “As pig exhibitors get ready to converge at the fair, we accept up to 50 hogs that they commit […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962591711/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Farmers-Care-accepting-Hogs-for-Hunger-donations/feed/ 0The executive director for Missouri Farmers Care says spots are still available for Missouri livestock exhibitors who want to participate in the Hogs for Hunger program at the upcoming Missouri State Fair. Ashley McCarty tells Brownfield “As pig exhibitors get ready to converge at the fair, we accept up to 50 hogs that they commit […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/brownfield-ag-weather-today-1322/ Brownfield Ag Weather Today https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962648849/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962648849/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=314366 A fierce, mid-summer heat wave across the Plains may result in significant weekend stress on rangeland, pastures, and summer crops, with high temperatures expected to range from 100 to 105°F, with locally higher values. Early next week, the northern Plains will experience modest relief, while the southern half of the Plains will remain very hot. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962648849/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/feed/ 0A fierce, mid-summer heat wave across the Plains may result in significant weekend stress on rangeland, pastures, and summer crops, with high temperatures expected to range from 100 to 105°F, with locally higher values. Early next week, the northern Plains will experience modest relief, while the southern half of the Plains will remain very hot. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cattle-industry-watches-usda-reports-for-clues-on-future-herd-rebuilding/ Cattle industry watches USDA reports for clues on future herd rebuilding https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962556170/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-industry-watches-USDA-reports-for-clues-on-future-herd-rebuilding/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962556170/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-industry-watches-USDA-reports-for-clues-on-future-herd-rebuilding/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:29:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314294 The cattle industry continues to look for any signs of herd expansion.   University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine says the first thing he’s looking for is the percentage of heifers on feed, a statistic that’s only found in quarterly reports. “I think we’ll see what we’ve been seeing really the last couple of years, kind of the slow and gradual […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962556170/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-industry-watches-USDA-reports-for-clues-on-future-herd-rebuilding/feed/ 0The cattle industry continues to look for any signs of herd expansion.   University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine says the first thing he’s looking for is the percentage of heifers on feed, a statistic that’s only found in quarterly reports. “I think we’ll see what we’ve been seeing really the last couple of years, kind of the slow and gradual […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/august-weather-the-final-piece-of-the-yield-and-profit-puzzle/ August weather: the final piece of the yield and profit puzzle https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962546618/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~August-weather-the-final-piece-of-the-yield-and-profit-puzzle/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962546618/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~August-weather-the-final-piece-of-the-yield-and-profit-puzzle/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:59:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=314341 An atmospheric scientist says August weather could still have a major impact on crop yields, markets, and profitability as the forecast uncertainty continues. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions tells Brownfield… “When it comes to corn, it might be a game of attrition unless August weather is just cool and brings in timely rain. Then, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962546618/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~August-weather-the-final-piece-of-the-yield-and-profit-puzzle/feed/ 0An atmospheric scientist says August weather could still have a major impact on crop yields, markets, and profitability as the forecast uncertainty continues. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions tells Brownfield… “When it comes to corn, it might be a game of attrition unless August weather is just cool and brings in timely rain. Then, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-offers-35-million-to-expand-feral-hog-control-efforts/ USDA offers $35 million to expand feral hog control efforts https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962290988/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-offers-million-to-expand-feral-hog-control-efforts/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962290988/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-offers-million-to-expand-feral-hog-control-efforts/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:58:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314317 The USDA is making $35 million available for new partnerships to support feral swine eradication and control in 14 states, including Missouri. Partners selected to participate in the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program will provide landowners with restoration assistance, on-farm trapping efforts and provide related services, like training. Funding will be provided through […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962290988/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-offers-million-to-expand-feral-hog-control-efforts/feed/ 0The USDA is making $35 million available for new partnerships to support feral swine eradication and control in 14 states, including Missouri. Partners selected to participate in the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program will provide landowners with restoration assistance, on-farm trapping efforts and provide related services, like training. Funding will be provided through […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-pilots-nextgen-crop-insurance-program-for-farmers-using-regenerative-practices/ Michigan pilots NextGen Crop Insurance Program for farmers using regenerative practices https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962290991/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-pilots-NextGen-Crop-Insurance-Program-for-farmers-using-regenerative-practices/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962290991/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-pilots-NextGen-Crop-Insurance-Program-for-farmers-using-regenerative-practices/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:56:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314337 A crop insurance program to help farmers incorporating regenerative agriculture practices is being piloted in a few select Michigan counties. Tina Owens leads the Resilience and Agriculture Lending and Insurance Coalition (RALIC). “It is meant to expand very rapidly into other corn and soy states across the entire Midwest,” she shares. “While it’s the first, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962290991/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-pilots-NextGen-Crop-Insurance-Program-for-farmers-using-regenerative-practices/feed/ 0A crop insurance program to help farmers incorporating regenerative agriculture practices is being piloted in a few select Michigan counties. Tina Owens leads the Resilience and Agriculture Lending and Insurance Coalition (RALIC). “It is meant to expand very rapidly into other corn and soy states across the entire Midwest,” she shares. “While it’s the first, […]

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