Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:45:09 +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/soybeans-rise-on-weather-concerns-as-wheat-dips/ Soybeans rise on weather concerns as wheat dips https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962716757/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-rise-on-weather-concerns-as-wheat-dips/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962716757/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-rise-on-weather-concerns-as-wheat-dips/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:45:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314346 Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, adding to what would have already been a week-to-week gain. Forecasts into early August for large parts of the region are hot and dry, potentially stressing the crop. This is a critical time for soybean development, so weather will continue to be one of the big drivers. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962716757/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-rise-on-weather-concerns-as-wheat-dips/feed/ 0Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, adding to what would have already been a week-to-week gain. Forecasts into early August for large parts of the region are hot and dry, potentially stressing the crop. This is a critical time for soybean development, so weather will continue to be one of the big drivers. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/compeer-appraiser-todays-farmland-buyers-are-showing-more-discipline/ Compeer appraiser: today’s farmland buyers are showing more discipline https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962716727/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Compeer-appraiser-todays-farmland-buyers-are-showing-more-discipline/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962716727/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Compeer-appraiser-todays-farmland-buyers-are-showing-more-discipline/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:39:54 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314399 A certified appraiser with Compeer Financial says many farmers are being more selective about buying farmland. Brent Wiest tells Brownfield buyer behavior has changed. “There’s still farmers and investors buying farmland, and there’s still competitive sales for high-quality properties. But they’re acting more disciplined than they were during the strongest parts of the market.” And […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962716727/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Compeer-appraiser-todays-farmland-buyers-are-showing-more-discipline/feed/ 0A certified appraiser with Compeer Financial says many farmers are being more selective about buying farmland. Brent Wiest tells Brownfield buyer behavior has changed. “There’s still farmers and investors buying farmland, and there’s still competitive sales for high-quality properties. But they’re acting more disciplined than they were during the strongest parts of the market.” And […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wiwic-says-nrcs-staff-reductions-slow-farmer-access-to-programs/ WiWiC says NRCS staff reductions slow farmer access to programs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962714441/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~WiWiC-says-NRCS-staff-reductions-slow-farmer-access-to-programs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962714441/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~WiWiC-says-NRCS-staff-reductions-slow-farmer-access-to-programs/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:34:54 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314395 A conservation advocate says volunteer groups like hers have been standing in place for lost conservation technical assistance following USDA staff reductions. Michael Fields Agricultural Institute Advancement Director Kriss Marion helps to facilitate the Wisconsin Women in Conservation Network. “We are more of facilitation and support, helping people know what is possible and what they can […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962714441/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~WiWiC-says-NRCS-staff-reductions-slow-farmer-access-to-programs/feed/ 0A conservation advocate says volunteer groups like hers have been standing in place for lost conservation technical assistance following USDA staff reductions. Michael Fields Agricultural Institute Advancement Director Kriss Marion helps to facilitate the Wisconsin Women in Conservation Network. “We are more of facilitation and support, helping people know what is possible and what they can […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/june-poultry-production-up-8-on-year/ June poultry production up 8% on year https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962714261/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~June-poultry-production-up-on-year/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962714261/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~June-poultry-production-up-on-year/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:31:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314356 Poultry production surged in June. The USDA says 4.751 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome last month, a year-to-year increase of 8%, largely due to higher slaughter numbers for chicken and heavier weights for turkeys. Chicken made up most of the total at 4.299 billion pounds, with turkey accounting for another 441.317 million pounds. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962714261/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~June-poultry-production-up-on-year/feed/ 0Poultry production surged in June. The USDA says 4.751 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome last month, a year-to-year increase of 8%, largely due to higher slaughter numbers for chicken and heavier weights for turkeys. Chicken made up most of the total at 4.299 billion pounds, with turkey accounting for another 441.317 million pounds. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-higher-to-finish-the-week-12/ Cattle futures higher to finish the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962712251/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-to-finish-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962712251/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-to-finish-the-week/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:28:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314396 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, ahead of the USDA’s cattle reports, which came out after the closed.  August live cattle closed $1.67 higher at $227.07 and October live cattle closed $1.12 higher at $222.50.  August feeder cattle closed $1.55 higher at $345.32 and September feeder cattle closed $1.60 higher […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962712251/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-to-finish-the-week/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, ahead of the USDA’s cattle reports, which came out after the closed.  August live cattle closed $1.67 higher at $227.07 and October live cattle closed $1.12 higher at $222.50.  August feeder cattle closed $1.55 higher at $345.32 and September feeder cattle closed $1.60 higher […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/red-meat-poultry-in-cold-storage-larger-than-last-year/ Red meat, poultry in cold storage larger than last year https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962712173/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Red-meat-poultry-in-cold-storage-larger-than-last-year/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962712173/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Red-meat-poultry-in-cold-storage-larger-than-last-year/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:22:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314352 Frozen red meat and poultry supplies rose over the past year. The USDA says red meat in cold storage at the end of June 2026 was 3% larger than the same time a year ago at 865.033 million pounds, with a 9% increase in pork to 458.221 million pounds more than canceling out a 3% […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962712173/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Red-meat-poultry-in-cold-storage-larger-than-last-year/feed/ 0Frozen red meat and poultry supplies rose over the past year. The USDA says red meat in cold storage at the end of June 2026 was 3% larger than the same time a year ago at 865.033 million pounds, with a 9% increase in pork to 458.221 million pounds more than canceling out a 3% […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usmca-review-must-address-tariff-circumvention-bring-canada-to-the-table/ USMCA review must address tariff circumvention, bring Canada to the table https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962707868/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USMCA-review-must-address-tariff-circumvention-bring-Canada-to-the-table/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962707868/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USMCA-review-must-address-tariff-circumvention-bring-Canada-to-the-table/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:10:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314378 The CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says negotiations of the U.S.-Mexico- Canada Agreement need to address tariff circumvention. Duane Simpson tells Brownfield some companies may be routing products through Mexico to avoid U.S. tariffs, putting U.S. ag businesses and the farmers they serve at a competitive disadvantage. “Whether it’s a crop protection […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962707868/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USMCA-review-must-address-tariff-circumvention-bring-Canada-to-the-table/feed/ 0The CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says negotiations of the U.S.-Mexico- Canada Agreement need to address tariff circumvention. Duane Simpson tells Brownfield some companies may be routing products through Mexico to avoid U.S. tariffs, putting U.S. ag businesses and the farmers they serve at a competitive disadvantage. “Whether it’s a crop protection […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/bipartisan-lawful-hemp-protection-act-offers-industry-hope/ Bipartisan Lawful Hemp Protection Act offers industry hope https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962707847/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bipartisan-Lawful-Hemp-Protection-Act-offers-industry-hope/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962707847/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bipartisan-Lawful-Hemp-Protection-Act-offers-industry-hope/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:09:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314391 The general counsel of U.S. Hemp Roundtable says bipartisan legislation introduced in the U.S. House offers one of the most significant federal hemp policy developments since passage of the 2018 Farm Bill. Jonathan Miller says the Lawful Hemp Protection Act introduced by Republican Andy Barr, of Kentucky, and Democrat Angie Craig, of Minnesota, would establish […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962707847/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bipartisan-Lawful-Hemp-Protection-Act-offers-industry-hope/feed/ 0The general counsel of U.S. Hemp Roundtable says bipartisan legislation introduced in the U.S. House offers one of the most significant federal hemp policy developments since passage of the 2018 Farm Bill. Jonathan Miller says the Lawful Hemp Protection Act introduced by Republican Andy Barr, of Kentucky, and Democrat Angie Craig, of Minnesota, would establish […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-july-24-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 24, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962707799/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962707799/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:08:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314345 Sep. corn $4.64 and 1/4, up 1/4 centAug. soybeans $12.48, up 10 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal $331.30, up $1.40Aug. soybean oil 74.33, down 126 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.78, down 18 and 1/4 centsAug. live cattle $227.07, up $1.67Aug. feeder cattle $345.32, up $1.55Aug. lean hogs $102.85, up 70 centsAug. Class III milk closed at […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962707799/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/feed/ 0Sep. corn $4.64 and 1/4, up 1/4 centAug. soybeans $12.48, up 10 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal $331.30, up $1.40Aug. soybean oil 74.33, down 126 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.78, down 18 and 1/4 centsAug. live cattle $227.07, up $1.67Aug. feeder cattle $345.32, up $1.55Aug. lean hogs $102.85, up 70 centsAug. Class III milk closed at […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/the-first-cattle-vaccine-for-theileria-is-now-available-to-help-producers-combat-a-deadly-tick-borne-disease/ The first cattle vaccine for Theileria is now available to help producers combat a deadly tick-borne disease https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962707802/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-first-cattle-vaccine-for-Theileria-is-now-available-to-help-producers-combat-a-deadly-tickborne-disease/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962707802/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-first-cattle-vaccine-for-Theileria-is-now-available-to-help-producers-combat-a-deadly-tickborne-disease/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:07:37 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314390 The first-ever cattle vaccine to address Theileria is now available.   Dr. Alan Young, the founder and Chief Technology Officer for Medgene, says it is administered in two doses. “We recommend using this in animals prior to infection,” he says.  “Ideally you would use this in a herd before it shows up or to try and limit it in animals that may be susceptible […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962707802/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-first-cattle-vaccine-for-Theileria-is-now-available-to-help-producers-combat-a-deadly-tickborne-disease/feed/ 0The first-ever cattle vaccine to address Theileria is now available.   Dr. Alan Young, the founder and Chief Technology Officer for Medgene, says it is administered in two doses. “We recommend using this in animals prior to infection,” he says.  “Ideally you would use this in a herd before it shows up or to try and limit it in animals that may be susceptible […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/june-cattle-placements-under-expectations/ June cattle placements under expectations https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962705567/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~June-cattle-placements-under-expectations/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962705567/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~June-cattle-placements-under-expectations/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:03:39 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314348 Fewer cattle entered U.S. feedlots in June 2026 than June 2025. The USDA says placements last month were down 3% on the year at 1.399 million head, a little bit below the average pre-report estimate, signaling more short-term supply tightness. The rest of the numbers matched what analysts had been expecting. Marketings during June were […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962705567/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~June-cattle-placements-under-expectations/feed/ 0Fewer cattle entered U.S. feedlots in June 2026 than June 2025. The USDA says placements last month were down 3% on the year at 1.399 million head, a little bit below the average pre-report estimate, signaling more short-term supply tightness. The rest of the numbers matched what analysts had been expecting. Marketings during June were […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-offers-3-million-for-wetland-mitigation-banking-projects/ USDA offers $3 million for wetland mitigation banking projects https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962703188/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-offers-million-for-wetland-mitigation-banking-projects/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962703188/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-offers-million-for-wetland-mitigation-banking-projects/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:58:21 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314377 The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is making $3 million available through its Wetland Mitigation Banking Program for city and county governments, tribal governments, organizations and other eligible entities. The program supports the development of wetland mitigation banks, where wetlands are restored, created or enhanced to generate mitigation credits that can be purchased by agricultural […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962703188/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-offers-million-for-wetland-mitigation-banking-projects/feed/ 0The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is making $3 million available through its Wetland Mitigation Banking Program for city and county governments, tribal governments, organizations and other eligible entities. The program supports the development of wetland mitigation banks, where wetlands are restored, created or enhanced to generate mitigation credits that can be purchased by agricultural […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cattle-inventory-report-implies-gradual-rise-in-numbers/ Cattle inventory report implies gradual rise in numbers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962698814/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-inventory-report-implies-gradual-rise-in-numbers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962698814/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-inventory-report-implies-gradual-rise-in-numbers/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:38:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314349 The U.S. cattle herd grew slightly over the past year, signaling continued slow expansion. The USDA says the total cattle inventory on July 1st, 2026, was up slightly from July 1st, 2025 at 94.2 million head, including year-over-year increases for beef and milk replacement heifers. The supply of all heifers weighing 500 pounds and heavier […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962698814/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-inventory-report-implies-gradual-rise-in-numbers/feed/ 0The U.S. cattle herd grew slightly over the past year, signaling continued slow expansion. The USDA says the total cattle inventory on July 1st, 2026, was up slightly from July 1st, 2025 at 94.2 million head, including year-over-year increases for beef and milk replacement heifers. The supply of all heifers weighing 500 pounds and heavier […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/china-commitments-offer-support-for-soybean-futures/ China commitments offer support for soybean futures https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962698793/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-commitments-offer-support-for-soybean-futures/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962698793/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-commitments-offer-support-for-soybean-futures/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:37:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314389 An ag economist says the soybean market has been finding some recent support from exports. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says that’s due to recent purchases from China. “It looks like China continues to fulfill its obligation to buy beans,” he said. “They made a commitment to buy 12 million tons of new crop beans and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962698793/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-commitments-offer-support-for-soybean-futures/feed/ 0An ag economist says the soybean market has been finding some recent support from exports. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says that’s due to recent purchases from China. “It looks like China continues to fulfill its obligation to buy beans,” he said. “They made a commitment to buy 12 million tons of new crop beans and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/nebraska-enacts-new-protections-for-agriculture-critical-infrastructure/ Nebraska enacts new protections for agriculture, critical infrastructure https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962692046/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nebraska-enacts-new-protections-for-agriculture-critical-infrastructure/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962692046/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nebraska-enacts-new-protections-for-agriculture-critical-infrastructure/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:18:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314388 Governor Jim Pillen has signed a bill that establishes new safeguards to protect agriculture and critical infrastructure from foreign entities . “Securing Nebraska is not just about border security or law enforcement, it’s about protecting our food supply. It’s about our power grid. It’s about our water. It’s about our communications network.” Speaking with reporters […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962692046/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nebraska-enacts-new-protections-for-agriculture-critical-infrastructure/feed/ 0Governor Jim Pillen has signed a bill that establishes new safeguards to protect agriculture and critical infrastructure from foreign entities . “Securing Nebraska is not just about border security or law enforcement, it’s about protecting our food supply. It’s about our power grid. It’s about our water. It’s about our communications network.” Speaking with reporters […]

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]]> 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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