Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Tue, 19 May 2026 20:16:39 +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/wet-weather-in-ohio-slowing-crop-progress-impacting-weed-control/ Wet weather in Ohio slowing crop progress, impacting weed control https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956694632/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-weather-in-Ohio-slowing-crop-progress-impacting-weed-control/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956694632/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-weather-in-Ohio-slowing-crop-progress-impacting-weed-control/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 20:16:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311508 A north-central Ohio farmer says unseasonably cool and wet conditions are driving early-season weed pressure.   Owen Niese tells Brownfield, “On my no-till ground, I sprayed my normal herbicide package, and it’s just taken a while to work. We can’t get out and mechanically till or spray because the weather hasn’t been right.”  He says crop progress remains […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956694632/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-weather-in-Ohio-slowing-crop-progress-impacting-weed-control/feed/ 0A north-central Ohio farmer says unseasonably cool and wet conditions are driving early-season weed pressure.   Owen Niese tells Brownfield, “On my no-till ground, I sprayed my normal herbicide package, and it’s just taken a while to work. We can’t get out and mechanically till or spray because the weather hasn’t been right.”  He says crop progress remains […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-may-19-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 19, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956694635/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-May/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956694635/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-May/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 20:15:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311461 Jul. corn $4.75 and 1/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $12.09 and 1/2, down 3 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $332.30, down $2.20Jul. soybean oil 75.44, down 19 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.67 and 1/4, up 2 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle $254.55, up $1.17Aug. feeder cattle $363.65, up $4.80Jun. lean hogs $97.92, down 60 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956694635/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-May/feed/ 0Jul. corn $4.75 and 1/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $12.09 and 1/2, down 3 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $332.30, down $2.20Jul. soybean oil 75.44, down 19 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.67 and 1/4, up 2 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle $254.55, up $1.17Aug. feeder cattle $363.65, up $4.80Jun. lean hogs $97.92, down 60 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/weekend-storm-ravages-grain-setup-on-north-iowa-farm/ Weekend storm ravages grain setup on north Iowa farm https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956694059/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weekend-storm-ravages-grain-setup-on-north-Iowa-farm/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956694059/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weekend-storm-ravages-grain-setup-on-north-Iowa-farm/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 20:09:31 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311503 A farmer in north-central Iowa lost about 100,000 bushels of grain storage capacity following a weekend storm. Josh Hitzhusen of Rockwell says straight-line winds sent a 48-foot bin hurtling across his farmyard Friday night. “Kind of laid it over a 36-foot bin and a 30-foot bin, and part of the debris hit another bin, downed […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956694059/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weekend-storm-ravages-grain-setup-on-north-Iowa-farm/feed/ 0A farmer in north-central Iowa lost about 100,000 bushels of grain storage capacity following a weekend storm. Josh Hitzhusen of Rockwell says straight-line winds sent a 48-foot bin hurtling across his farmyard Friday night. “Kind of laid it over a 36-foot bin and a 30-foot bin, and part of the debris hit another bin, downed […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/hinson-says-usmca-renewal-needed-calls-for-some-adjustments/ Hinson says USMCA renewal needed, calls for some adjustments https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956693441/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hinson-says-USMCA-renewal-needed-calls-for-some-adjustments/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956693441/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hinson-says-USMCA-renewal-needed-calls-for-some-adjustments/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 20:01:55 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311504 A U.S. Representative from Iowa says adjustments to the USMCA trade agreement should be considered during this summer’s reauthorization process. Republican Ashley Hinson tells Brownfield crop and livestock producers have benefited from the deal, but, “I know there’s been challenges with dairy and other products,” she said. “Some of the issues surrounding corn, and some […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956693441/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hinson-says-USMCA-renewal-needed-calls-for-some-adjustments/feed/ 0A U.S. Representative from Iowa says adjustments to the USMCA trade agreement should be considered during this summer’s reauthorization process. Republican Ashley Hinson tells Brownfield crop and livestock producers have benefited from the deal, but, “I know there’s been challenges with dairy and other products,” she said. “Some of the issues surrounding corn, and some […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farmers-say-washington-isnt-delivering-for-agriculture/ Farmers say Washington isn’t delivering for agriculture https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956691197/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-say-Washington-isn%e2%80%99t-delivering-for-agriculture/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956691197/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-say-Washington-isn%e2%80%99t-delivering-for-agriculture/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 19:32:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311498 Frustration is mounting in farm country as producers remain under financial pressure. An Illinois farmer says policies implemented by the administration and Congress have made an economic situation worse. “We certainly have to hold these people in check because these policies are terrible.” John Bartman says they’re failing producers. “When we’ve had elected officials for […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956691197/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-say-Washington-isn%e2%80%99t-delivering-for-agriculture/feed/ 0Frustration is mounting in farm country as producers remain under financial pressure. An Illinois farmer says policies implemented by the administration and Congress have made an economic situation worse. “We certainly have to hold these people in check because these policies are terrible.” John Bartman says they’re failing producers. “When we’ve had elected officials for […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/egg-production-rises-placements-dip/ Egg production rises, placements dip https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956690666/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Egg-production-rises-placements-dip/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956690666/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Egg-production-rises-placements-dip/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 19:26:16 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311463 U.S. egg production continues to rise above year ago levels. The USDA says 8.923 billion eggs were produced during April, 5% above last year, and the fourth month in a row with a year-over-year increase as producers rebuild flocks and try to meet demand. The average number of layers was 4% higher at 372.963 million […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956690666/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Egg-production-rises-placements-dip/feed/ 0U.S. egg production continues to rise above year ago levels. The USDA says 8.923 billion eggs were produced during April, 5% above last year, and the fourth month in a row with a year-over-year increase as producers rebuild flocks and try to meet demand. The average number of layers was 4% higher at 372.963 million […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/an-economist-says-the-loss-of-mexican-feeder-cattle-is-hitting-u-s-feedlots-hard-tightening-supplies-and-driving-up-beef-prices/ An economist says the loss of Mexican feeder cattle is hitting U.S. feedlots hard, tightening supplies and driving up beef prices https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956690669/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~An-economist-says-the-loss-of-Mexican-feeder-cattle-is-hitting-US-feedlots-hard-tightening-supplies-and-driving-up-beef-prices/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956690669/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~An-economist-says-the-loss-of-Mexican-feeder-cattle-is-hitting-US-feedlots-hard-tightening-supplies-and-driving-up-beef-prices/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 19:24:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311502 A livestock economist says the U.S. supply chain is feeling the effects of the ban on live cattle imports from Mexico.   David Anderson with Texas A&M tells Brownfield, the U.S. historically have imported a lot of feeder cattle from Mexico.  “They go to Texas and the Southwest to feedlots,” he says.  “So, we’ve lost that value-added agriculture feeding those Mexican feeder cattle.”  […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956690669/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~An-economist-says-the-loss-of-Mexican-feeder-cattle-is-hitting-US-feedlots-hard-tightening-supplies-and-driving-up-beef-prices/feed/ 0A livestock economist says the U.S. supply chain is feeling the effects of the ban on live cattle imports from Mexico.   David Anderson with Texas A&M tells Brownfield, the U.S. historically have imported a lot of feeder cattle from Mexico.  “They go to Texas and the Southwest to feedlots,” he says.  “So, we’ve lost that value-added agriculture feeding those Mexican feeder cattle.”  […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/from-heat-stress-to-mental-health-farm-awareness-is-critical/ From heat stress to mental health, farm awareness is critical https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956689979/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~From-heat-stress-to-mental-health-farm-awareness-is-critical/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956689979/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~From-heat-stress-to-mental-health-farm-awareness-is-critical/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 19:16:16 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311500 Farmers are encouraged to recognize on‑farm risks as a way to improve overall wellbeing. Heather Fowler, director of producer and public health for the National Pork Board, says producers need to be aware of their environment. “Whether you are inside working with hogs, or outside, there’s all sorts of pests,” she said. “There are ticks, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956689979/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~From-heat-stress-to-mental-health-farm-awareness-is-critical/feed/ 0Farmers are encouraged to recognize on‑farm risks as a way to improve overall wellbeing. Heather Fowler, director of producer and public health for the National Pork Board, says producers need to be aware of their environment. “Whether you are inside working with hogs, or outside, there’s all sorts of pests,” she said. “There are ticks, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/2026-indy-500-rookie-drivers-introduced-to-iconic-milk-tradition/ 2026 Indy 500 rookie drivers introduced to iconic milk tradition https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956689940/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indy-rookie-drivers-introduced-to-iconic-milk-tradition/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956689940/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indy-rookie-drivers-introduced-to-iconic-milk-tradition/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 19:13:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311481 Each year, the American Dairy Association Indiana honors the Indianapolis 500 Fastest Rookie to introduce new drivers to the dairy industry. Jenni Browning, CEO of ADAI, says the organization established the award in 1975. “It’s a great opportunity to talk to those rookies that haven’t participated in the Indy 500 before about the drink of milk […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956689940/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indy-rookie-drivers-introduced-to-iconic-milk-tradition/feed/ 0Each year, the American Dairy Association Indiana honors the Indianapolis 500 Fastest Rookie to introduce new drivers to the dairy industry. Jenni Browning, CEO of ADAI, says the organization established the award in 1975. “It’s a great opportunity to talk to those rookies that haven’t participated in the Indy 500 before about the drink of milk […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/did-you-check-for-ticks/ Did you check for ticks? https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956683109/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Did-you-check-for-ticks/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956683109/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Did-you-check-for-ticks/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 17:48:31 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=311484 Reports of tick bites and related diseases are on the rise. In this episode of Managing for Profit, we’ll hear how you can best protect yourself in the field and keep the pests from coming home with you after crop scouting.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956683109/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Did-you-check-for-ticks/feed/ 0Reports of tick bites and related diseases are on the rise. In this episode of Managing for Profit, we’ll hear how you can best protect yourself in the field and keep the pests from coming home with you after crop scouting.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/minnesota-alfalfa-grower-hoping-for-warmer-weather-ahead-of-first-cutting/ Minnesota alfalfa grower hoping for warmer weather ahead of first cutting https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956681153/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-alfalfa-grower-hoping-for-warmer-weather-ahead-of-first-cutting/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956681153/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-alfalfa-grower-hoping-for-warmer-weather-ahead-of-first-cutting/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 17:14:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311478 A farmer in southern Minnesota says the first cutting of alfalfa is about a week out. Dan Glessing farms in Wright County and tells Brownfield it’s been cool so far this month. “It seemed to start out early, but then it’s just not moved a lot. I mean it is growing obviously, and now that […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956681153/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-alfalfa-grower-hoping-for-warmer-weather-ahead-of-first-cutting/feed/ 0A farmer in southern Minnesota says the first cutting of alfalfa is about a week out. Dan Glessing farms in Wright County and tells Brownfield it’s been cool so far this month. “It seemed to start out early, but then it’s just not moved a lot. I mean it is growing obviously, and now that […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-says-new-fertilizer-projects-faster-permitting-aim-to-lower-farm-input-costs/ USDA says new fertilizer projects, faster permitting aim to lower farm input costs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956680001/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-says-new-fertilizer-projects-faster-permitting-aim-to-lower-farm-input-costs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956680001/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-says-new-fertilizer-projects-faster-permitting-aim-to-lower-farm-input-costs/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 17:11:11 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311472 Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says additional steps are being taken to increase U.S. fertilizer production and reduce input costs for farmers. “Every tool in the toolkit has to be reviewed and analyzed.” She says the permitting process for a new ammonia plant, the Blue Point Project, being built in Louisiana could be finalized within 45 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956680001/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-says-new-fertilizer-projects-faster-permitting-aim-to-lower-farm-input-costs/feed/ 0Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says additional steps are being taken to increase U.S. fertilizer production and reduce input costs for farmers. “Every tool in the toolkit has to be reviewed and analyzed.” She says the permitting process for a new ammonia plant, the Blue Point Project, being built in Louisiana could be finalized within 45 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2775/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956679941/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956679941/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 17:05:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311473 Direct cash cattle trade activity is off to a slow start.  Bids and asking prices have yet to surface. Showlists for the week are mixed, lower in Texas, but steady in Kansas, Nebraska, and Colorado.  Look for the bulk of the week’s business to hold out until the back half of the week, especially with […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956679941/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity is off to a slow start.  Bids and asking prices have yet to surface. Showlists for the week are mixed, lower in Texas, but steady in Kansas, Nebraska, and Colorado.  Look for the bulk of the week’s business to hold out until the back half of the week, especially with […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/variable-environmental-conditions-impact-early-weed-control-efforts/ Variable environmental conditions impact early weed control efforts https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956679326/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Variable-environmental-conditions-impact-early-weed-control-efforts/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956679326/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Variable-environmental-conditions-impact-early-weed-control-efforts/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 16:58:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311477 Farmers are evaluating the effectiveness of early season weed control. WinField United crop protection sales agronomist Ryan Peterson suggests weed pressure has been somewhat subdued. “In my travels, it hasn’t been too bad yet. Obviously it’s going to be extremely variable across multiple states (and) field to field variability even on your own farm.” He […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956679326/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Variable-environmental-conditions-impact-early-weed-control-efforts/feed/ 0Farmers are evaluating the effectiveness of early season weed control. WinField United crop protection sales agronomist Ryan Peterson suggests weed pressure has been somewhat subdued. “In my travels, it hasn’t been too bad yet. Obviously it’s going to be extremely variable across multiple states (and) field to field variability even on your own farm.” He […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/soybean-growers-encouraged-to-consider-white-mold-management/ Soybean growers encouraged to consider white mold management https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956678687/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-growers-encouraged-to-consider-white-mold-management/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956678687/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-growers-encouraged-to-consider-white-mold-management/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 16:52:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311474 A technical service representative with BASF says soybean growers facing white mold challenges should start planning management strategies now. Ken Deibert, who covers eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota, says fields with a history of the fungus are the most susceptible. “It’s an aggressive disease.”  He says, “That crop rotation means a lot in terms […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956678687/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-growers-encouraged-to-consider-white-mold-management/feed/ 0A technical service representative with BASF says soybean growers facing white mold challenges should start planning management strategies now. Ken Deibert, who covers eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota, says fields with a history of the fungus are the most susceptible. “It’s an aggressive disease.”  He says, “That crop rotation means a lot in terms […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cash-dairy-prices-were-lower-tuesday/ Cash dairy prices were lower Tuesday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956678690/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-were-lower-Tuesday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956678690/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-were-lower-Tuesday/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 16:50:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311476 Cash dairy prices were mostly lower on Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was unchanged at $0.69.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0225 at $1.5325.  Fifteen sales were recorded, ranging from $1.5150 to $1.55.  Cheese barrels were down $0.04 at $1.5150.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was down $0.04 at $1.60.  Twelve sales were recorded, ranging from $1.60 to $1.6350.  Nonfat dry milk was down 0.0150 at $2.2550.  One sale was recorded at $2.26. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956678690/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-were-lower-Tuesday/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mostly lower on Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was unchanged at $0.69.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0225 at $1.5325.  Fifteen sales were recorded, ranging from $1.5150 to $1.55.  Cheese barrels were down $0.04 at $1.5150.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was down $0.04 at $1.60.  Twelve sales were recorded, ranging from $1.60 to $1.6350.  Nonfat dry milk was down 0.0150 at $2.2550.  One sale was recorded at $2.26. 

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/feenstra-bullish-on-farm-bill-passage-as-senate-action-nears/ Feenstra “bullish” on farm bill passage as Senate action nears https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956678072/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Feenstra-bullish-on-farm-bill-passage-as-Senate-action-nears/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956678072/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Feenstra-bullish-on-farm-bill-passage-as-Senate-action-nears/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 16:45:24 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311471 A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is optimistic the Senate will maintain momentum on the farm bill. Randy Feenstra of Iowa tells Brownfield the Senate Ag Committee could mark up its version within a month. “That’s a big deal, and if they do a markup (and) pass a farm bill and then it […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956678072/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Feenstra-bullish-on-farm-bill-passage-as-Senate-action-nears/feed/ 0A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is optimistic the Senate will maintain momentum on the farm bill. Randy Feenstra of Iowa tells Brownfield the Senate Ag Committee could mark up its version within a month. “That’s a big deal, and if they do a markup (and) pass a farm bill and then it […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ag-group-would-like-dairy-issues-fixed-in-usmca/ Ag group would like dairy issues fixed in USMCA https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956673341/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-group-would-like-dairy-issues-fixed-in-USMCA/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956673341/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-group-would-like-dairy-issues-fixed-in-USMCA/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 15:38:05 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311470 The leader of Farmers for Free Trade says the USMCA trade agreement has been good overall, but some issues need to be addressed. Executive Director Brian Kuehl tells Brownfield that U.S. dairy continues to face Canadian roadblocks when it comes to market access. “They’ve got a supply management system that I think is a little […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956673341/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-group-would-like-dairy-issues-fixed-in-USMCA/feed/ 0The leader of Farmers for Free Trade says the USMCA trade agreement has been good overall, but some issues need to be addressed. Executive Director Brian Kuehl tells Brownfield that U.S. dairy continues to face Canadian roadblocks when it comes to market access. “They’ve got a supply management system that I think is a little […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/agricultural-credit-conditions-continue-to-soften/ Agricultural credit conditions continue to soften https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956668382/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agricultural-credit-conditions-continue-to-soften/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956668382/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agricultural-credit-conditions-continue-to-soften/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 14:41:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311468 A policy advisor with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago says agricultural credit conditions weakened in the 7th district in the first quarter of 2026. David Oppedahl tells Brownfield, “There’s still a lot of demand for loans, particularly operating loans, but then the availability of funds and the rates of loan repayments are both down […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956668382/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agricultural-credit-conditions-continue-to-soften/feed/ 0A policy advisor with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago says agricultural credit conditions weakened in the 7th district in the first quarter of 2026. David Oppedahl tells Brownfield, “There’s still a lot of demand for loans, particularly operating loans, but then the availability of funds and the rates of loan repayments are both down […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowas-grassley-praises-progress-following-trumps-china-trip/ Iowa’s Grassley praises progress following Trump’s China trip https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956666891/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowas-Grassley-praises-progress-following-Trumps-China-trip/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956666891/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowas-Grassley-praises-progress-following-Trumps-China-trip/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 14:34:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311466 U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is encouraged by President Trump’s recent visit to China. The Iowa Republican says there’s good news for farmers. “On top of its soybean commitment, China will purchase at least $17 billion each year of ag products. And it will restore access to beef and poultry products.” He says he’s hopeful the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956666891/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowas-Grassley-praises-progress-following-Trumps-China-trip/feed/ 0U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is encouraged by President Trump’s recent visit to China. The Iowa Republican says there’s good news for farmers. “On top of its soybean commitment, China will purchase at least $17 billion each year of ag products. And it will restore access to beef and poultry products.” He says he’s hopeful the […]

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