Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:26:09 +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/2026/07/the-minnesota-porkcast-minnesota-pork-activate-in-california/ The Minnesota Porkcast: Minnesota Pork Activate in California https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964021631/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-Minnesota-Porkcast-Minnesota-Pork-Activate-in-California/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964021631/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-Minnesota-Porkcast-Minnesota-Pork-Activate-in-California/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:26:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?p=314512 Members of the Minnesota Pork Activate leadership development program recently traveled to California to experience agriculture from a broader perspective.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-corn-buy-back-part-of-mondays-losses/ Soybeans, corn buy back part of Monday’s losses https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964021589/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-buy-back-part-of-Mondays-losses/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964021589/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-buy-back-part-of-Mondays-losses/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:24:42 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314474 Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. The USDA’s national good to excellent rating was down 3% on the week and traders are watching forecasts for August very closely. That’s a key month for development in many key growing areas. Export demand from China is solid ahead of an expected visit from President […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964021589/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-buy-back-part-of-Mondays-losses/feed/ 0Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. The USDA’s national good to excellent rating was down 3% on the week and traders are watching forecasts for August very closely. That’s a key month for development in many key growing areas. Export demand from China is solid ahead of an expected visit from President […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/two-cents/grace-in-the-midst-of-grief/ Grace in the midst of grief https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964021166/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grace-in-the-midst-of-grief/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964021166/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grace-in-the-midst-of-grief/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:21:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=cyndi_cents&p=314279 I’ve spent years talking and writing about farmer stress, depression and suicide. I’ve interviewed experts, shared resources and encouraged conversations about mental health in agriculture. Many of us have had neighbors, friends, family or acquaintances take their own lives. But nothing prepared me for the news that a 13-year-old farm kid in a nearby close-knit […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964021166/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grace-in-the-midst-of-grief/feed/ 0I’ve spent years talking and writing about farmer stress, depression and suicide. I’ve interviewed experts, shared resources and encouraged conversations about mental health in agriculture. Many of us have had neighbors, friends, family or acquaintances take their own lives. But nothing prepared me for the news that a 13-year-old farm kid in a nearby close-knit […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/national-seed-to-table-study-intends-to-improve-u-s-potato-supply-chain-and-grower-profitability/ National Seed to Table Study intends to improve U.S. potato supply chain and grower profitability https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964021169/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~National-Seed-to-Table-Study-intends-to-improve-US-potato-supply-chain-and-grower-profitability/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964021169/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~National-Seed-to-Table-Study-intends-to-improve-US-potato-supply-chain-and-grower-profitability/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:21:24 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314499 A state leader says a new feasibility study will help direct the future of the potato industry. Michigan Potato Industry Commission’s Kelly Turner tells Brownfield the Seed to Table Feasibility Study is the first of its kind to help guide strategic investments for growers nationwide. “The study is really designed to evaluate the potato supply chain from seed […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964021169/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~National-Seed-to-Table-Study-intends-to-improve-US-potato-supply-chain-and-grower-profitability/feed/ 0A state leader says a new feasibility study will help direct the future of the potato industry. Michigan Potato Industry Commission’s Kelly Turner tells Brownfield the Seed to Table Feasibility Study is the first of its kind to help guide strategic investments for growers nationwide. “The study is really designed to evaluate the potato supply chain from seed […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-july-28-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 28, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964018055/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964018055/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:09:16 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314473 Sep. corn $4.58 and 1/2, up 6 and 3/4 centsAug. soybeans $12.12, up 3 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal $320.30, down 50 centsAug. soybean oil 70.76, down 70 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.62 and 1/2, up 2 and 1/2 centsAug. live cattle $227.47, up $2.25Aug. feeder cattle $343.07, up $4.82Aug. lean hogs $103.10, up 12 centsAug. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964018055/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/feed/ 0Sep. corn $4.58 and 1/2, up 6 and 3/4 centsAug. soybeans $12.12, up 3 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal $320.30, down 50 centsAug. soybean oil 70.76, down 70 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.62 and 1/2, up 2 and 1/2 centsAug. live cattle $227.47, up $2.25Aug. feeder cattle $343.07, up $4.82Aug. lean hogs $103.10, up 12 centsAug. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/nationwide-cyclospora-outbreak-cases-continue-to-rise-could-impact-long-term-consumer-buying-habits/ Nationwide cyclospora outbreak cases continue to rise, could impact long-term consumer buying habits https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964016450/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nationwide-cyclospora-outbreak-cases-continue-to-rise-could-impact-longterm-consumer-buying-habits/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964016450/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nationwide-cyclospora-outbreak-cases-continue-to-rise-could-impact-longterm-consumer-buying-habits/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:04:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314505 Food safety experts say the nationwide cyclospora outbreak could have lasting impacts on consumer buying behavior as cases continue to rise. “That might change the demand for products like lettuce,” she says.  Julie Swann with North Carolina State University says there are now more than 1,900 confirmed cases in 9 states. “It’s difficult to find […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964016450/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nationwide-cyclospora-outbreak-cases-continue-to-rise-could-impact-longterm-consumer-buying-habits/feed/ 0Food safety experts say the nationwide cyclospora outbreak could have lasting impacts on consumer buying behavior as cases continue to rise. “That might change the demand for products like lettuce,” she says.  Julie Swann with North Carolina State University says there are now more than 1,900 confirmed cases in 9 states. “It’s difficult to find […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/vaden-farm-aid-needed-but-work-continues-to-boost-commodity-prices/ Vaden: Farm aid needed, but work continues to boost commodity prices https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964013135/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Vaden-Farm-aid-needed-but-work-continues-to-boost-commodity-prices/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964013135/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Vaden-Farm-aid-needed-but-work-continues-to-boost-commodity-prices/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:49:37 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314502 The deputy secretary at the USDA says another round of financial assistance is needed to support America’s farmers and ranchers. Stephen Vaden says the $12 billion in farm aid included in the $95 billion budget resolution passed by the U.S. House is critical to agriculture. “We think it strikes the right balance between the aid […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964013135/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Vaden-Farm-aid-needed-but-work-continues-to-boost-commodity-prices/feed/ 0The deputy secretary at the USDA says another round of financial assistance is needed to support America’s farmers and ranchers. Stephen Vaden says the $12 billion in farm aid included in the $95 billion budget resolution passed by the U.S. House is critical to agriculture. “We think it strikes the right balance between the aid […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/hoegemeyer-hometown-field-update-carroll-ia/ Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update – Carroll, IA https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964011287/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hoegemeyer-Hometown-Field-Update-Carroll-IA/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964011287/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hoegemeyer-Hometown-Field-Update-Carroll-IA/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:36:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=314501 Each year, farmers seek the best solutions to help protect their corn and soybeans. In this Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update, Agronomist Eric Solberg​ says that corn related diseases have been on the radar in recent years, especially southern rust. He says that right now is an important time to be out scouting your fields and looking […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964011287/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hoegemeyer-Hometown-Field-Update-Carroll-IA/feed/ 0Each year, farmers seek the best solutions to help protect their corn and soybeans. In this Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update, Agronomist Eric Solberg​ says that corn related diseases have been on the radar in recent years, especially southern rust. He says that right now is an important time to be out scouting your fields and looking […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/volatile-fertilizer-market-could-change-how-farmers-buy-inputs/ Volatile fertilizer market could change how farmers buy inputs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963997988/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Volatile-fertilizer-market-could-change-how-farmers-buy-inputs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963997988/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Volatile-fertilizer-market-could-change-how-farmers-buy-inputs/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:34:45 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314498 An ag economist says he doesn’t expect improvement in fertilizer prices anytime soon, and it may impact how they purchase inputs for the 2027 crop. Gary Schnitkey with the University of Illinois says he doesn’t have a crystal ball, but “There could be dramatic swings between now and spring. Spreading out the input decisions just […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963997988/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Volatile-fertilizer-market-could-change-how-farmers-buy-inputs/feed/ 0An ag economist says he doesn’t expect improvement in fertilizer prices anytime soon, and it may impact how they purchase inputs for the 2027 crop. Gary Schnitkey with the University of Illinois says he doesn’t have a crystal ball, but “There could be dramatic swings between now and spring. Spreading out the input decisions just […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/trade-mission-to-asia-highlights-export-opportunities/ Trade mission to Asia highlights export opportunities https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963997958/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Trade-mission-to-Asia-highlights-export-opportunities/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963997958/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Trade-mission-to-Asia-highlights-export-opportunities/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:29:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314497 Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says work continues to improve market access in the Asia-Pacific for producers. On a call with reporters during a trade mission this week, he said Japan continues to be a reliable partner for red meat exports. “We had really important discussions about continual opportunities to grow the export markets for beef, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963997958/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Trade-mission-to-Asia-highlights-export-opportunities/feed/ 0Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says work continues to improve market access in the Asia-Pacific for producers. On a call with reporters during a trade mission this week, he said Japan continues to be a reliable partner for red meat exports. “We had really important discussions about continual opportunities to grow the export markets for beef, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/two-decades-later-western-bean-cutworm-control-is-now-standard-across-great-lakes/ Two decades later, western bean cutworm control is now standard across Great Lakes https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963990674/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Two-decades-later-western-bean-cutworm-control-is-now-standard-across-Great-Lakes/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963990674/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Two-decades-later-western-bean-cutworm-control-is-now-standard-across-Great-Lakes/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:00:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314491 A field crops entomologist says western bean cutworm management has made significant strides since it first reached the Great Lakes region 20 years ago. Chris DiFonzo with Michigan State University tells Brownfield, “We’ve had 20 generations.” “It’s now in the background, and there are things that eat the egg masses, there are parasitoids that attack them,” […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963990674/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Two-decades-later-western-bean-cutworm-control-is-now-standard-across-Great-Lakes/feed/ 0A field crops entomologist says western bean cutworm management has made significant strides since it first reached the Great Lakes region 20 years ago. Chris DiFonzo with Michigan State University tells Brownfield, “We’ve had 20 generations.” “It’s now in the background, and there are things that eat the egg masses, there are parasitoids that attack them,” […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/indiana-farmer-says-wide-range-of-crop-maturity-could-complicate-harvest-windows/ Indiana farmer says wide range of crop maturity could complicate harvest windows https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963989477/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-farmer-says-wide-range-of-crop-maturity-could-complicate-harvest-windows/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963989477/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-farmer-says-wide-range-of-crop-maturity-could-complicate-harvest-windows/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:58:39 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314484 A west central Indiana farmer says he’s concerned widespread crop variability could impact harvest timing this fall. Kevin Cox says crop conditions differ across the state. “The early planted stuff is pollinated with ear fill, and it looks great,” he says. “We have some beautiful beans. The stuff with later planting dates, especially if the guy […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963989477/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-farmer-says-wide-range-of-crop-maturity-could-complicate-harvest-windows/feed/ 0A west central Indiana farmer says he’s concerned widespread crop variability could impact harvest timing this fall. Kevin Cox says crop conditions differ across the state. “The early planted stuff is pollinated with ear fill, and it looks great,” he says. “We have some beautiful beans. The stuff with later planting dates, especially if the guy […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/grassley-sees-momentum-in-usmca-talks-welcomes-mexico-trade-progress/ Grassley sees momentum in USMCA talks, welcomes Mexico trade progress https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963985811/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grassley-sees-momentum-in-USMCA-talks-welcomes-Mexico-trade-progress/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963985811/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grassley-sees-momentum-in-USMCA-talks-welcomes-Mexico-trade-progress/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:35:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314487 U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is encouraged by recent comments by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer concerning the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. The Iowa Republican says renewing USMCA would bring stability to agriculture. “I know that renewal is up in the air, but I know there are a lot of negotiations going on right now. I […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963985811/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grassley-sees-momentum-in-USMCA-talks-welcomes-Mexico-trade-progress/feed/ 0U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is encouraged by recent comments by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer concerning the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. The Iowa Republican says renewing USMCA would bring stability to agriculture. “I know that renewal is up in the air, but I know there are a lot of negotiations going on right now. I […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cash-dairy-prices-were-mostly-down-tuesday/ Cash dairy prices were mostly down Tuesday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963985814/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-were-mostly-down-Tuesday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963985814/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-were-mostly-down-Tuesday/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:32:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314489 Cash dairy prices were mostly down Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was down $0.0250 to $0.6550. Four sales were reported ranging from $0.6550 to $0.6675.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.04 at $1.5550. Thirteen sales were reported ranging from $1.54 to $1.5650.  Cheese barrels were down $0.0525 to $1.5775. No sales were recorded.  Butter was down $0.09 to $1.38. Eight sales were reported ranging from $1.38 to $1.39.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.02 to $1.42. Seventeen sales were reported ranging from $1.4150 to $1.42. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963985814/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-were-mostly-down-Tuesday/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mostly down Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was down $0.0250 to $0.6550. Four sales were reported ranging from $0.6550 to $0.6675.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.04 at $1.5550. Thirteen sales were reported ranging from $1.54 to $1.5650.  Cheese barrels were down $0.0525 to $1.5775. No sales were recorded.  Butter was down $0.09 to $1.38. Eight sales were reported ranging from $1.38 to $1.39.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.02 to $1.42. Seventeen sales were reported ranging from $1.4150 to $1.42. 

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/economist-says-recent-cattle-price-declines-dont-necessarily-signal-a-long-term-downturn/ Economist says recent cattle price declines don’t necessarily signal a long-term downturn https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963983978/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-says-recent-cattle-price-declines-dont-necessarily-signal-a-longterm-downturn/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963983978/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-says-recent-cattle-price-declines-dont-necessarily-signal-a-longterm-downturn/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:28:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314486 An ag economist says it’s been a tough couple of months for the cattle complex.   Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension tells Brownfield the five area price is currently about $230 per hundredweight. “This is down about 11% from a month ago,” he says.  “And it’s down about 12% from the high that we saw back in mid-May when we were […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963983978/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-says-recent-cattle-price-declines-dont-necessarily-signal-a-longterm-downturn/feed/ 0An ag economist says it’s been a tough couple of months for the cattle complex.   Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension tells Brownfield the five area price is currently about $230 per hundredweight. “This is down about 11% from a month ago,” he says.  “And it’s down about 12% from the high that we saw back in mid-May when we were […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2822/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963978683/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963978683/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:09:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314485 Direct cash cattle trade activity is starting to pick up.  Bids have been floated in Kansas at $228 live and in Nebraska at $360 dressed.  Asking prices remain elusive.  There was a light round of business reported in Nebraska Monday at $360 dre, that’s $5 lower than the prior week’s weighted averages.  They are marked […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963978683/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity is starting to pick up.  Bids have been floated in Kansas at $228 live and in Nebraska at $360 dressed.  Asking prices remain elusive.  There was a light round of business reported in Nebraska Monday at $360 dre, that’s $5 lower than the prior week’s weighted averages.  They are marked […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-contest-showcases-youth-interest-in-grazing-systems/ New contest showcases youth interest in grazing systems https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963976757/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-contest-showcases-youth-interest-in-grazing-systems/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963976757/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-contest-showcases-youth-interest-in-grazing-systems/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:54:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314482 The vice president of the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition says a recent first-of-its-kind contest is designed to encourage more youth involvement in the world of grazing. Trevor Toland, who raises cattle in western Illinois, says teams of high school to college age students were recently tasked with designing the best regenerative grazing operation as part […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963976757/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-contest-showcases-youth-interest-in-grazing-systems/feed/ 0The vice president of the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition says a recent first-of-its-kind contest is designed to encourage more youth involvement in the world of grazing. Trevor Toland, who raises cattle in western Illinois, says teams of high school to college age students were recently tasked with designing the best regenerative grazing operation as part […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/hot-july-brings-pollination-concerns/ Hot July brings pollination concerns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963952520/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hot-July-brings-pollination-concerns/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963952520/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hot-July-brings-pollination-concerns/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:21:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314478 The chief atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions says most of the U.S. corn crop is pollinating in less-than-ideal conditions. Eric Snodgrass says much of the Corn Belt saw high heat throughout the month of July. “Did the heat during pollination do anything to cause some issues?”  He says, “I’d expect to see some tip […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963952520/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hot-July-brings-pollination-concerns/feed/ 0The chief atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions says most of the U.S. corn crop is pollinating in less-than-ideal conditions. Eric Snodgrass says much of the Corn Belt saw high heat throughout the month of July. “Did the heat during pollination do anything to cause some issues?”  He says, “I’d expect to see some tip […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-corn-soybean-crop-conditions-improve-despite-late-july-trend/ Missouri corn, soybean crop conditions improve despite late July trend https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963706367/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-corn-soybean-crop-conditions-improve-despite-late-July-trend/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963706367/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-corn-soybean-crop-conditions-improve-despite-late-July-trend/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:02:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314468 The USDA shows an improvement in corn and soybean conditions in Missouri at the end of July, and Arlan Suderman with StoneX Group says it’s unusual. “We normally do trend lower in the ratings from July into roughly the middle part of August.” Suderman tells Brownfield rains might have helped improve crops in the northern […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963706367/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-corn-soybean-crop-conditions-improve-despite-late-July-trend/feed/ 0The USDA shows an improvement in corn and soybean conditions in Missouri at the end of July, and Arlan Suderman with StoneX Group says it’s unusual. “We normally do trend lower in the ratings from July into roughly the middle part of August.” Suderman tells Brownfield rains might have helped improve crops in the northern […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/frequent-rains-boost-minnesota-crops-despite-minor-condition-slip/ Frequent rains boost Minnesota crops despite minor condition slip https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963701402/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Frequent-rains-boost-Minnesota-crops-despite-minor-condition-slip/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963701402/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Frequent-rains-boost-Minnesota-crops-despite-minor-condition-slip/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:42:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314466 Crop conditions dipped a little in Minnesota over the past week. USDA’s latest weekly crop update shows 77 percent of corn and 78 percent of soybeans in good to excellent condition, still well above the respective national averages. Brownton farmer Ryan Mackenthun tells Brownfield outside of a small hail event, the growing season is going […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963701402/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Frequent-rains-boost-Minnesota-crops-despite-minor-condition-slip/feed/ 0Crop conditions dipped a little in Minnesota over the past week. USDA’s latest weekly crop update shows 77 percent of corn and 78 percent of soybeans in good to excellent condition, still well above the respective national averages. Brownton farmer Ryan Mackenthun tells Brownfield outside of a small hail event, the growing season is going […]

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