Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:34:42 +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/wisconsin-harvest-behind-average-pace/ Wisconsin harvest behind average pace https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970709093/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-harvest-behind-average-pace/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970709093/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-harvest-behind-average-pace/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:34:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317648 The USDA says harvest in Wisconsin is not as far along as usual. As of Sunday, 4% of the state’s corn is harvested, which is even with the five-year average, with 69% in good to excellent condition, 92% dented, and 54% mature.  However, only 5% of soybeans are harvested, which is 5% behind the average […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970709093/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-harvest-behind-average-pace/feed/ 0The USDA says harvest in Wisconsin is not as far along as usual. As of Sunday, 4% of the state’s corn is harvested, which is even with the five-year average, with 69% in good to excellent condition, 92% dented, and 54% mature.  However, only 5% of soybeans are harvested, which is 5% behind the average […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-dive-as-china-keeps-import-tariff-in-place/ Soybeans dive as China keeps import tariff in place https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970709072/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-dive-as-China-keeps-import-tariff-in-place/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970709072/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-dive-as-China-keeps-import-tariff-in-place/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:33:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317554 Soybeans were sharply lower on fund and technical selling. China and the U.S. will lower tariffs on some goods, that does not appear to include soybeans for crush use. That keeps Beijing’s 10% tariff on soybean imports in place, discouraging private Chinese firms from buying U.S. beans directly, instead, purchases will continue to be made […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970709072/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-dive-as-China-keeps-import-tariff-in-place/feed/ 0Soybeans were sharply lower on fund and technical selling. China and the U.S. will lower tariffs on some goods, that does not appear to include soybeans for crush use. That keeps Beijing’s 10% tariff on soybean imports in place, discouraging private Chinese firms from buying U.S. beans directly, instead, purchases will continue to be made […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rain-delays-iowa-harvest-as-corn-progress-falls-behind-average/ Rain delays Iowa harvest as corn progress falls behind average https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970708346/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rain-delays-Iowa-harvest-as-corn-progress-falls-behind-average/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970708346/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rain-delays-Iowa-harvest-as-corn-progress-falls-behind-average/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:21:44 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317647 Wet, cool weather is slowing harvest in Iowa USDA’s latest weekly crop progress update shows 5 percent of corn has been harvested as of Sunday, compared to the five-year average of 10 percent. Jolene Riessen farms near Ida Grove. “On (corn harvest), looks to me like it’s going to be awhile yet unfortunately. The weather […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970708346/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rain-delays-Iowa-harvest-as-corn-progress-falls-behind-average/feed/ 0Wet, cool weather is slowing harvest in Iowa USDA’s latest weekly crop progress update shows 5 percent of corn has been harvested as of Sunday, compared to the five-year average of 10 percent. Jolene Riessen farms near Ida Grove. “On (corn harvest), looks to me like it’s going to be awhile yet unfortunately. The weather […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/harvest-pace-picks-up-throughout-southwest-indiana/ Harvest pace picks up throughout southwest Indiana https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970708268/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-pace-picks-up-throughout-southwest-Indiana/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970708268/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-pace-picks-up-throughout-southwest-Indiana/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:14:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317598 A southwest Indiana farmer says excess moisture throughout the growing season has had an impact on the 2026 crop. Ben Kron says corn and soybean yields are variable. “What is there has been really good,” he says. “There’s been a lot of drowned out areas. There’s some really good corn and there’s some places where […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970708268/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-pace-picks-up-throughout-southwest-Indiana/feed/ 0A southwest Indiana farmer says excess moisture throughout the growing season has had an impact on the 2026 crop. Ben Kron says corn and soybean yields are variable. “What is there has been really good,” he says. “There’s been a lot of drowned out areas. There’s some really good corn and there’s some places where […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-september-28-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 28, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970708007/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-September/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970708007/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-September/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:13:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317553 Dec. corn $5.23, down 5 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $12.88 and 1/4, down 30 and 3/4 centsOct. soybean meal $361.70, down $12.20Oct. soybean oil 67.11, down 15 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $6.88 and 3/4, down 14 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle $217.45, down $1.42Oct. feeder cattle $331.90, down $3.02Oct. lean hogs $78.25, up 2 centsOct. Class […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970708007/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-September/feed/ 0Dec. corn $5.23, down 5 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $12.88 and 1/4, down 30 and 3/4 centsOct. soybean meal $361.70, down $12.20Oct. soybean oil 67.11, down 15 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $6.88 and 3/4, down 14 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle $217.45, down $1.42Oct. feeder cattle $331.90, down $3.02Oct. lean hogs $78.25, up 2 centsOct. Class […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ohio-farmers-navigating-harvest-challenges-after-extreme-weather-throughout-2026-growing-season/ Ohio farmers navigating harvest challenges after extreme weather throughout 2026 growing season https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970708010/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-farmers-navigating-harvest-challenges-after-extreme-weather-throughout-growing-season/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970708010/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-farmers-navigating-harvest-challenges-after-extreme-weather-throughout-growing-season/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:12:47 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317604 A west central Ohio farmer says wet conditions continue to delay the start of the 2026 harvest season.  Scott Haerr raises corn and soybeans in Clark and Champaign Counties. “We’re hoping to get in the field maybe later this week and get started with a little bit of corn,” he says. “Hopefully we get some […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970708010/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-farmers-navigating-harvest-challenges-after-extreme-weather-throughout-growing-season/feed/ 0A west central Ohio farmer says wet conditions continue to delay the start of the 2026 harvest season.  Scott Haerr raises corn and soybeans in Clark and Champaign Counties. “We’re hoping to get in the field maybe later this week and get started with a little bit of corn,” he says. “Hopefully we get some […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/57-of-u-s-corn-58-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent-4/ 57% of U.S. corn, 58% of soybeans good to excellent https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970708013/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970708013/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:11:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317555 Rain in some key growing areas limited corn and soybean harvest activity over the past week. The USDA says 18% of U.S. corn is harvested, matching the five-year average, but at the low end of expectations, with 96% of the crop dented and 72% mature, as the national crop rating held at 57% good to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970708013/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/feed/ 0Rain in some key growing areas limited corn and soybean harvest activity over the past week. The USDA says 18% of U.S. corn is harvested, matching the five-year average, but at the low end of expectations, with 96% of the crop dented and 72% mature, as the national crop rating held at 57% good to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/extreme-heat-drought-take-a-tool-on-harvest-potential-in-kansas/ Extreme heat, drought take a tool on harvest potential in Kansas https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970707611/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Extreme-heat-drought-take-a-tool-on-harvest-potential-in-Kansas/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970707611/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Extreme-heat-drought-take-a-tool-on-harvest-potential-in-Kansas/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:05:43 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317641 A central Kansas farmer says drought and extreme temperatures played a large role in lower-than-expected corn yields. Paul Penner says harvest was about what he expected. “Corn looked very good in the spring. We had really good potential. Ear counts were there. Ear size was there. Kernel counts were good. With four months of very-subpar […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970707611/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Extreme-heat-drought-take-a-tool-on-harvest-potential-in-Kansas/feed/ 0A central Kansas farmer says drought and extreme temperatures played a large role in lower-than-expected corn yields. Paul Penner says harvest was about what he expected. “Corn looked very good in the spring. We had really good potential. Ear counts were there. Ear size was there. Kernel counts were good. With four months of very-subpar […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/harvest-progress-at-a-standstill-in-nebraska/ Harvest progress at a standstill in Nebraska https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970707614/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-progress-at-a-standstill-in-Nebraska/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970707614/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-progress-at-a-standstill-in-Nebraska/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:03:49 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317643 Central Nebraska farmer Clay Govier says excessive rainfall has put corn and soybean harvest on hold. “Progress has pretty much come to a standstill. I think that’s going to be the case for at least another week.” He tells Brownfield there are widespread stalk quality issues. “The soybeans are standing pretty good, but we are […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970707614/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-progress-at-a-standstill-in-Nebraska/feed/ 0Central Nebraska farmer Clay Govier says excessive rainfall has put corn and soybean harvest on hold. “Progress has pretty much come to a standstill. I think that’s going to be the case for at least another week.” He tells Brownfield there are widespread stalk quality issues. “The soybeans are standing pretty good, but we are […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/beef-supply-chain-disrupted-by-immigration-and-customs-enforcement-activity/ Beef supply chain disrupted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970707191/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Beef-supply-chain-disrupted-by-Immigration-and-Customs-Enforcement-activity/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970707191/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Beef-supply-chain-disrupted-by-Immigration-and-Customs-Enforcement-activity/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:52:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317646 Three cattle organizations say recent activity from Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas has caused additional challenges for the beef supply chain. A joint statement from the Kansas Livestock Association, the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, and the Texas Cattle Feeders Association said the operations had a “massive chilling effect” on the legal, documented, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970707191/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Beef-supply-chain-disrupted-by-Immigration-and-Customs-Enforcement-activity/feed/ 0Three cattle organizations say recent activity from Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas has caused additional challenges for the beef supply chain. A joint statement from the Kansas Livestock Association, the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, and the Texas Cattle Feeders Association said the operations had a “massive chilling effect” on the legal, documented, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rvo-volumes-driving-biofuels-turnaround/ RVO volumes driving biofuels turnaround https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970705160/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~RVO-volumes-driving-biofuels-turnaround/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970705160/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~RVO-volumes-driving-biofuels-turnaround/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:12:39 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317644 The CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America says a year has made a big difference in the bio-based diesel industry. Donnell Rehagen says the EPA’s move this spring to increase renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for biodiesel and renewable diesel has rejuvenated an industry that saw numerous plants idle at the end of 2025. “It was […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970705160/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~RVO-volumes-driving-biofuels-turnaround/feed/ 0The CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America says a year has made a big difference in the bio-based diesel industry. Donnell Rehagen says the EPA’s move this spring to increase renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for biodiesel and renewable diesel has rejuvenated an industry that saw numerous plants idle at the end of 2025. “It was […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ohio-soybean-association-pushing-for-biodiesel-tax-credit-to-grow-renewable-fuel-market-in-the-state/ Ohio Soybean Association pushing for biodiesel tax credit to grow renewable fuel market in the state https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970703336/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-Soybean-Association-pushing-for-biodiesel-tax-credit-to-grow-renewable-fuel-market-in-the-state/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970703336/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-Soybean-Association-pushing-for-biodiesel-tax-credit-to-grow-renewable-fuel-market-in-the-state/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:42:06 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317638 The Ohio Soybean Association says lawmakers are currently considering proposals that could help expand Ohio’s biofuels sector in 2027. Brandon Kern, deputy executive director, says the organization is supporting legislation that would incentivize biodiesel production across the state. “Bio-based diesel is actually cheaper than petroleum-based diesel right now,” he says. “It gives us another option. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970703336/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-Soybean-Association-pushing-for-biodiesel-tax-credit-to-grow-renewable-fuel-market-in-the-state/feed/ 0The Ohio Soybean Association says lawmakers are currently considering proposals that could help expand Ohio’s biofuels sector in 2027. Brandon Kern, deputy executive director, says the organization is supporting legislation that would incentivize biodiesel production across the state. “Bio-based diesel is actually cheaper than petroleum-based diesel right now,” he says. “It gives us another option. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/mizzou-meat-lab-targets-workforce-processing-needs/ Mizzou meat lab targets workforce, processing needs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970701836/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Mizzou-meat-lab-targets-workforce-processing-needs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970701836/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Mizzou-meat-lab-targets-workforce-processing-needs/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:12:06 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317635 A new meat lab at the University of Missouri is being used to address meat processing and industry needs across the state. “This is the meats processing facility for Missouri,” says Bryon Wiegand, the director of the Michael L. Parson Meat Lab. He says the facility gives MU more opportunities to work directly with meat […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970701836/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Mizzou-meat-lab-targets-workforce-processing-needs/feed/ 0A new meat lab at the University of Missouri is being used to address meat processing and industry needs across the state. “This is the meats processing facility for Missouri,” says Bryon Wiegand, the director of the Michael L. Parson Meat Lab. He says the facility gives MU more opportunities to work directly with meat […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/butter-falls-nonfat-dry-milk-rises-monday-at-cme/ Butter falls, nonfat dry milk rises Monday at CME https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970701290/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Butter-falls-nonfat-dry-milk-rises-Monday-at-CME/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970701290/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Butter-falls-nonfat-dry-milk-rises-Monday-at-CME/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:56:36 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317634 Cash dairy prices were mixed Monday to start the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was unchanged at $0.8050. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.3075. No sales were reported.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.4525. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.03 to $1.37. Nineteen sales were reported ranging from $1.3475 to $1.37.  Nonfat […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970701290/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Butter-falls-nonfat-dry-milk-rises-Monday-at-CME/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mixed Monday to start the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was unchanged at $0.8050. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.3075. No sales were reported.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.4525. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.03 to $1.37. Nineteen sales were reported ranging from $1.3475 to $1.37.  Nonfat […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/big-week-for-soybean-export-inspections-corn-solid/ Big week for soybean export inspections, corn solid https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970699742/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Big-week-for-soybean-export-inspections-corn-solid/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970699742/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Big-week-for-soybean-export-inspections-corn-solid/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:32:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317632 Corn and soybean export inspections continue to run ahead of last marketing year. That reflects the solid new crop demand from key customers both commodities have seen in recent months. The USDA says corn inspections during the week ending September 24th were just above a year ago, primarily to Mexico and South Korea, while soybeans […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970699742/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Big-week-for-soybean-export-inspections-corn-solid/feed/ 0Corn and soybean export inspections continue to run ahead of last marketing year. That reflects the solid new crop demand from key customers both commodities have seen in recent months. The USDA says corn inspections during the week ending September 24th were just above a year ago, primarily to Mexico and South Korea, while soybeans […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2864/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970698314/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970698314/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:02:57 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317631 Direct cash cattle trade activity was quiet to start the week.  Bids and asking prices have not surfaced.  The bulk of the week’s business is likely going to hold out until sometime Thursday or Friday.  Deals last week were limited and through the end of the day Friday there hadn’t been much trade reported.  Dressed […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970698314/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity was quiet to start the week.  Bids and asking prices have not surfaced.  The bulk of the week’s business is likely going to hold out until sometime Thursday or Friday.  Deals last week were limited and through the end of the day Friday there hadn’t been much trade reported.  Dressed […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cattle-producers-face-growing-pasture-losses-as-pasture-mealybugs-spread-across-southern-states/ Cattle producers face growing pasture losses as pasture mealybugs spread across Southern states https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970697927/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-producers-face-growing-pasture-losses-as-pasture-mealybugs-spread-across-Southern-states/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970697927/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-producers-face-growing-pasture-losses-as-pasture-mealybugs-spread-across-Southern-states/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:59:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317609 Cattle producers in the south are facing another challenge as they consider herd expansion. Verl Cash, the Natural Resources Manager for the King Ranch says pasture mealybug infestations have been confirmed in multiple counties Texas, along with Louisiana, Florida, and Georgia.  “Pasture mealybugs are a sucking insect or sucking pest, and they are specific to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970697927/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-producers-face-growing-pasture-losses-as-pasture-mealybugs-spread-across-Southern-states/feed/ 0Cattle producers in the south are facing another challenge as they consider herd expansion. Verl Cash, the Natural Resources Manager for the King Ranch says pasture mealybug infestations have been confirmed in multiple counties Texas, along with Louisiana, Florida, and Georgia.  “Pasture mealybugs are a sucking insect or sucking pest, and they are specific to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/persistent-rains-keep-combines-parked-in-eastern-iowa/ Persistent rains keep combines parked in eastern Iowa https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970697864/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Persistent-rains-keep-combines-parked-in-eastern-Iowa/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970697864/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Persistent-rains-keep-combines-parked-in-eastern-Iowa/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:56:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317623 An eastern Iowa farmer says he’s not expecting to get started on corn harvest anytime soon. Lance Lillibridge raises a corn-on-corn rotation near Vinton in Benton County. “We’re still watching rain drops fall,” he said. “We had another half inch yesterday and it’s pretty soggy out here. It’s not good for the crops, it’s not […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970697864/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Persistent-rains-keep-combines-parked-in-eastern-Iowa/feed/ 0An eastern Iowa farmer says he’s not expecting to get started on corn harvest anytime soon. Lance Lillibridge raises a corn-on-corn rotation near Vinton in Benton County. “We’re still watching rain drops fall,” he said. “We had another half inch yesterday and it’s pretty soggy out here. It’s not good for the crops, it’s not […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-farmer-says-fuel-costs-are-reaching-critical-levels/ Iowa farmer says fuel costs are reaching critical levels https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970697612/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-farmer-says-fuel-costs-are-reaching-critical-levels/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970697612/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-farmer-says-fuel-costs-are-reaching-critical-levels/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:53:05 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317619 A southwest Iowa farmer says over-the-road diesel costs are adding up fast. Duane Aistrope says he booked 75% of his fall needs back in January. “Everybody knows what’s happened since then,” he said. “That was kind of a good move. I don’t have any truck fuel, or clear fuel, for over the road. It’s booked. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970697612/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-farmer-says-fuel-costs-are-reaching-critical-levels/feed/ 0A southwest Iowa farmer says over-the-road diesel costs are adding up fast. Duane Aistrope says he booked 75% of his fall needs back in January. “Everybody knows what’s happened since then,” he said. “That was kind of a good move. I don’t have any truck fuel, or clear fuel, for over the road. It’s booked. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/soybean-harvest-delays-raise-quality-concerns-in-some-areas/ Soybean harvest delays raise quality concerns in some areas https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970697585/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-harvest-delays-raise-quality-concerns-in-some-areas/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970697585/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-harvest-delays-raise-quality-concerns-in-some-areas/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:48:59 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317617 An extension soybean agronomist suggests the time to panic about harvest delays depends on location. Seth Naeve with the University of Minnesota says cool and wet conditions are slowing fieldwork in many areas. “I don’t think we’ve got real big quality challenges here, but certainly in other parts of the country I think the physical […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970697585/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-harvest-delays-raise-quality-concerns-in-some-areas/feed/ 0An extension soybean agronomist suggests the time to panic about harvest delays depends on location. Seth Naeve with the University of Minnesota says cool and wet conditions are slowing fieldwork in many areas. “I don’t think we’ve got real big quality challenges here, but certainly in other parts of the country I think the physical […]

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