Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:14:13 +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/usda-issues-interim-final-rule-for-wetlands/ USDA issues interim final rule for wetlands https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964329920/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-issues-interim-final-rule-for-wetlands/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964329920/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-issues-interim-final-rule-for-wetlands/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:57:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314598 The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has issued an interim final rule to clarify that most wetland determinations made since late November 1990 are considered certified. The interim final rule provides more certainty for farmers, allowing them to use existing determinations to install drainage, clear land and make other land adjustments without the risk of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964329920/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-issues-interim-final-rule-for-wetlands/feed/ 0The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has issued an interim final rule to clarify that most wetland determinations made since late November 1990 are considered certified. The interim final rule provides more certainty for farmers, allowing them to use existing determinations to install drainage, clear land and make other land adjustments without the risk of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/heat-stress-causes-cattle-losses-at-south-dakota-feedlots/ Heat stress causes cattle losses at South Dakota feedlots https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964328888/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-stress-causes-cattle-losses-at-South-Dakota-feedlots/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964328888/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-stress-causes-cattle-losses-at-South-Dakota-feedlots/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:52:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314587 A beef feedlot management specialist says extreme heat and environmental conditions created the potential for significant cattle losses at some South Dakota feedlots. “It’s certainly been a tough week to be a cattle feeder in South Dakota,” says Warren Rusche, South Dakota State University Extension. Heat index values exceeded 120 degrees across parts of the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964328888/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-stress-causes-cattle-losses-at-South-Dakota-feedlots/feed/ 0A beef feedlot management specialist says extreme heat and environmental conditions created the potential for significant cattle losses at some South Dakota feedlots. “It’s certainly been a tough week to be a cattle feeder in South Dakota,” says Warren Rusche, South Dakota State University Extension. Heat index values exceeded 120 degrees across parts of the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/weather-forecast-pulls-soybeans-lower/ Weather forecast pulls soybeans lower https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964327427/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weather-forecast-pulls-soybeans-lower/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964327427/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weather-forecast-pulls-soybeans-lower/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:43:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314539 Soybeans were sharply lower on fund and technical selling. Near-term weather forecasts look non-threatening in many key growing areas. Longer-term outlooks are a little less certain and August is a key month for beans, so that will continue to be watched closely and could leave the market volatile. The sharply higher move in crude oil […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964327427/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weather-forecast-pulls-soybeans-lower/feed/ 0Soybeans were sharply lower on fund and technical selling. Near-term weather forecasts look non-threatening in many key growing areas. Longer-term outlooks are a little less certain and August is a key month for beans, so that will continue to be watched closely and could leave the market volatile. The sharply higher move in crude oil […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/wyffels-cornbeltaward/ Wyffels Corn Belt Award https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964325822/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wyffels-Corn-Belt-Award/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:32:53 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?page_id=314581 Brownfield and Wyffels Hybrids are partnering to present the Corn Belt Award to high school students who demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities, show good character, and participate in school and community activities. 56 high school students will be selected for this award from the states of Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The Corn […]

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]]> Brownfield and Wyffels Hybrids are partnering to present the Corn Belt Award to high school students who demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities, show good character, and participate in school and community activities. 56 high school students will be selected for this award from the states of Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The Corn […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-higher-at-midweek-9/ Cattle futures higher at midweek https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964325591/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-at-midweek/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964325591/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-at-midweek/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:30:55 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314576 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, supported by oversold signals, waiting on direct business to develop.  August live cattle closed $.42 higher at $227.90 and October live cattle closed $1.80 higher at $223.97.  August feeder cattle closed $1.20 higher at $344.27 and September feeder cattle closed $1.42 higher at $338.65.  […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964325591/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-at-midweek/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, supported by oversold signals, waiting on direct business to develop.  August live cattle closed $.42 higher at $227.90 and October live cattle closed $1.80 higher at $223.97.  August feeder cattle closed $1.20 higher at $344.27 and September feeder cattle closed $1.42 higher at $338.65.  […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/supporters-say-securing-ag-workforce-act-modernizes-h-2a-program-without-amnesty/ Supporters say securing ag workforce act modernizes H-2A program without amnesty https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964325594/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Supporters-say-securing-ag-workforce-act-modernizes-HA-program-without-amnesty/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964325594/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Supporters-say-securing-ag-workforce-act-modernizes-HA-program-without-amnesty/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:27:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314575 A divide is growing over farm labor reforms under consideration in Congress. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles tells Brownfield the bipartisan Securing Ag Workforce Act does not grant amnesty as some Republicans have been arguing.  “You’re going to either offshore your food supply or you’re going to massively drive up costs on the American […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964325594/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Supporters-say-securing-ag-workforce-act-modernizes-HA-program-without-amnesty/feed/ 0A divide is growing over farm labor reforms under consideration in Congress. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles tells Brownfield the bipartisan Securing Ag Workforce Act does not grant amnesty as some Republicans have been arguing.  “You’re going to either offshore your food supply or you’re going to massively drive up costs on the American […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-continues-implementation-of-reorganization/ USDA continues implementation of reorganization https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964324523/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-continues-implementation-of-reorganization/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964324523/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-continues-implementation-of-reorganization/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:23:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314574 The deputy secretary with the USDA says the agency is well into implementing its announced reorganization plans. Stephen Vaden says the goal of relocating several mission areas into five regional hubs is to improve cost savings and efficiency. “And that’s by getting more of our employees closer to the people that we serve and save […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964324523/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-continues-implementation-of-reorganization/feed/ 0The deputy secretary with the USDA says the agency is well into implementing its announced reorganization plans. Stephen Vaden says the goal of relocating several mission areas into five regional hubs is to improve cost savings and efficiency. “And that’s by getting more of our employees closer to the people that we serve and save […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-july-29-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 29, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964321856/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964321856/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:11:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314538 Sep. corn $4.49, down 9 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans $11.78, down 34 centsAug. soybean meal $315.30, down $5.00Aug. soybean oil 69.17, down 159 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.60 and 3/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsAug. live cattle $227.90, up 42 centsAug. feeder cattle $344.27, up $1.20Aug. lean hogs $100.67, down $2.42Aug. Class III milk closed at […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964321856/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/feed/ 0Sep. corn $4.49, down 9 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans $11.78, down 34 centsAug. soybean meal $315.30, down $5.00Aug. soybean oil 69.17, down 159 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.60 and 3/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsAug. live cattle $227.90, up 42 centsAug. feeder cattle $344.27, up $1.20Aug. lean hogs $100.67, down $2.42Aug. Class III milk closed at […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-emphasizes-transparency-in-improved-farm-data-and-research/ USDA emphasizes transparency in improved farm data and research https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964319117/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-emphasizes-transparency-in-improved-farm-data-and-research/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964319117/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-emphasizes-transparency-in-improved-farm-data-and-research/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:57:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314572 The USDA says it is working with farmers and ranchers to improve its data collection process. Dr. Scott Hutchins, Undersecretary for Research, Education, and Economics, says increased producer participation is critical to providing a more accurate data set. “What they provide us with allows us to provide them with better programs and better insights,” he […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964319117/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-emphasizes-transparency-in-improved-farm-data-and-research/feed/ 0The USDA says it is working with farmers and ranchers to improve its data collection process. Dr. Scott Hutchins, Undersecretary for Research, Education, and Economics, says increased producer participation is critical to providing a more accurate data set. “What they provide us with allows us to provide them with better programs and better insights,” he […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/broiler-placements-fall-but-stay-ahead-of-2025-pace/ Broiler placements fall, but stay ahead of 2025 pace https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964319093/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Broiler-placements-fall-but-stay-ahead-of-pace/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964319093/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Broiler-placements-fall-but-stay-ahead-of-pace/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:54:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314540 Broiler hatchery numbers continue to rise year-over-year, pointing towards higher production. The USDA says 254.026 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation last week, up 305,000 from the previous week and 2% from a year ago, with the average rate of hatchability unchanged at 79.3%. 194.539 million broiler-type chicks were placed into meat production, down […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964319093/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Broiler-placements-fall-but-stay-ahead-of-pace/feed/ 0Broiler hatchery numbers continue to rise year-over-year, pointing towards higher production. The USDA says 254.026 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation last week, up 305,000 from the previous week and 2% from a year ago, with the average rate of hatchability unchanged at 79.3%. 194.539 million broiler-type chicks were placed into meat production, down […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/south-dakota-growers-facing-familiar-drought-challenges/ South Dakota growers facing familiar drought challenges https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964313513/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-growers-facing-familiar-drought-challenges/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964313513/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-growers-facing-familiar-drought-challenges/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:19:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314569 An agronomist in South Dakota says expanding drought conditions are raising concerns for crop growers across the region. “Still waiting on rain,” said Stu Carlson with Hoegemeyer. “We’ve got good potential out there yet.” Carlson tells Brownfield many of the state’s corn and soybean producers are once again confronting increasingly dry conditions. “Drought the last […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964313513/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-growers-facing-familiar-drought-challenges/feed/ 0An agronomist in South Dakota says expanding drought conditions are raising concerns for crop growers across the region. “Still waiting on rain,” said Stu Carlson with Hoegemeyer. “We’ve got good potential out there yet.” Carlson tells Brownfield many of the state’s corn and soybean producers are once again confronting increasingly dry conditions. “Drought the last […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/u-s-dairy-herd-growth-boosts-june-milk-production/ U.S. dairy herd growth boosts June milk production https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964312196/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-dairy-herd-growth-boosts-June-milk-production/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964312196/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-dairy-herd-growth-boosts-June-milk-production/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:14:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314567 A larger and more efficient dairy herd in June continues to keep milk production numbers above last year. Milk production in the top 24 states increased 2.4 percent in June, with production totaling 19.7 billion pounds. Per cow production increased seven pounds on the year. USDA says farmers increased the dairy herd size by 185,000 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964312196/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-dairy-herd-growth-boosts-June-milk-production/feed/ 0A larger and more efficient dairy herd in June continues to keep milk production numbers above last year. Milk production in the top 24 states increased 2.4 percent in June, with production totaling 19.7 billion pounds. Per cow production increased seven pounds on the year. USDA says farmers increased the dairy herd size by 185,000 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/near-record-week-for-u-s-ethanol-production/ Near-record week for U.S. ethanol production https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964302323/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nearrecord-week-for-US-ethanol-production/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964302323/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nearrecord-week-for-US-ethanol-production/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:16:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314566 U.S. ethanol production last week was a multi-month high. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.133 million barrels per day, the second highest on record, rising 39,000 on the week and 37,000 on the year. The all-time average was set during the week of January 9th, 2026 at 1.196 million barrels per day. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964302323/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nearrecord-week-for-US-ethanol-production/feed/ 0U.S. ethanol production last week was a multi-month high. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.133 million barrels per day, the second highest on record, rising 39,000 on the week and 37,000 on the year. The all-time average was set during the week of January 9th, 2026 at 1.196 million barrels per day. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-soybean-association-names-new-leadership-team-for-2026-27/ Missouri Soybean Association names new leadership team for 2026-27 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964293971/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Soybean-Association-names-new-leadership-team-for/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964293971/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Soybean-Association-names-new-leadership-team-for/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:37:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314565 The Missouri Soybean Association has named a new officer team for the next year. Cody Brock from Carroll County will serve as the new president. Garrett Riekhof from Lafayette County is the vice president and Tory Meyr from Cape Girardeau County is the secretary/treasurer. The new officer team was elected at the association’s annual board […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964293971/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Soybean-Association-names-new-leadership-team-for/feed/ 0The Missouri Soybean Association has named a new officer team for the next year. Cody Brock from Carroll County will serve as the new president. Garrett Riekhof from Lafayette County is the vice president and Tory Meyr from Cape Girardeau County is the secretary/treasurer. The new officer team was elected at the association’s annual board […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-farmer-welcomes-potential-aid-calls-for-stronger-export-markets/ Missouri Soybean Association president welcomes potential aid, calls for stronger export markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964290641/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Soybean-Association-president-welcomes-potential-aid-calls-for-stronger-export-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964290641/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Soybean-Association-president-welcomes-potential-aid-calls-for-stronger-export-markets/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:23:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314560 A farmer in west-central Missouri says another round of economic assistance for farmers would be welcomed, but it’s not a long-term solution. Cody Brock from Carroll County tells Brownfield “It’s about input prices compared to our commodity prices. If we can get our trade opened up and get some more foreign customers there, and try […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964290641/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Soybean-Association-president-welcomes-potential-aid-calls-for-stronger-export-markets/feed/ 0A farmer in west-central Missouri says another round of economic assistance for farmers would be welcomed, but it’s not a long-term solution. Cody Brock from Carroll County tells Brownfield “It’s about input prices compared to our commodity prices. If we can get our trade opened up and get some more foreign customers there, and try […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cme-cash-dairy-prices-mixed-60/ CME cash dairy prices mixed https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964290602/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-cash-dairy-prices-mixed/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964290602/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-cash-dairy-prices-mixed/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:19:53 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314561 Cash dairy prices were mixed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Wednesday, with significant butter and nonfat dry milk trade. Dry whey up $0.0150 at $0.67. Three sales were made from $0.6650 to $0.67. Blocks down $0.01 at $1.5450. Thirteen sales were made from $1.52 to $1.5475. Barrels down $0.0250 at $1.5525. Butter up $0.01 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964290602/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-cash-dairy-prices-mixed/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mixed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Wednesday, with significant butter and nonfat dry milk trade. Dry whey up $0.0150 at $0.67. Three sales were made from $0.6650 to $0.67. Blocks down $0.01 at $1.5450. Thirteen sales were made from $1.52 to $1.5475. Barrels down $0.0250 at $1.5525. Butter up $0.01 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/high-costs-driving-some-farmers-to-scrutinize-nutrient-efficiency/ High costs driving some farmers to scrutinize nutrient efficiency https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964290605/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-costs-driving-some-farmers-to-scrutinize-nutrient-efficiency/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964290605/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-costs-driving-some-farmers-to-scrutinize-nutrient-efficiency/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:19:37 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314559 A north central Wisconsin farmer says he’s surviving the high input cost environment by becoming as efficient as possible with his nutrient applications. Adam Baumann, who farms in Marathon County, says he keeps close track of his nitrogen use efficiency. “We’ve cut back on our nitrogen.”  He says, “Our nitrogen use efficiency in our corn […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964290605/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-costs-driving-some-farmers-to-scrutinize-nutrient-efficiency/feed/ 0A north central Wisconsin farmer says he’s surviving the high input cost environment by becoming as efficient as possible with his nutrient applications. Adam Baumann, who farms in Marathon County, says he keeps close track of his nitrogen use efficiency. “We’ve cut back on our nitrogen.”  He says, “Our nitrogen use efficiency in our corn […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-state-fair-prepares-for-patriotic-2026-celebration-125th-anniversary-countdown/ Missouri State Fair prepares for patriotic 2026 celebration, 125th anniversary countdown https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964288955/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-State-Fair-prepares-for-patriotic-celebration-th-anniversary-countdown/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964288955/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-State-Fair-prepares-for-patriotic-celebration-th-anniversary-countdown/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:14:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314557 The director of the Missouri State Fair says there’s a lot for fairgoers to celebrate at the two-week event in mid-Missouri. Jason Moore tells Brownfield “The first thing you’re probably going to notice when you come on the grounds is obviously the red, white and blue to go along with our Show Me Stars and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964288955/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-State-Fair-prepares-for-patriotic-celebration-th-anniversary-countdown/feed/ 0The director of the Missouri State Fair says there’s a lot for fairgoers to celebrate at the two-week event in mid-Missouri. Jason Moore tells Brownfield “The first thing you’re probably going to notice when you come on the grounds is obviously the red, white and blue to go along with our Show Me Stars and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/chaotic-planting-season-leads-to-patchy-corn-disease-development/ Chaotic planting season leads to patchy corn disease development https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964288958/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Chaotic-planting-season-leads-to-patchy-corn-disease-development/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964288958/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Chaotic-planting-season-leads-to-patchy-corn-disease-development/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:10:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314553 An agronomist in the Eastern Corn Belt says disease pressure has been variable. Alexie Garner covers Indiana for Brevant Seeds and describes weather patterns as “widespread” since the start of the growing season. “We’ve got areas where it’s been pretty dry, areas where it’s been very wet. I mean, some areas that we just had […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964288958/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Chaotic-planting-season-leads-to-patchy-corn-disease-development/feed/ 0An agronomist in the Eastern Corn Belt says disease pressure has been variable. Alexie Garner covers Indiana for Brevant Seeds and describes weather patterns as “widespread” since the start of the growing season. “We’ve got areas where it’s been pretty dry, areas where it’s been very wet. I mean, some areas that we just had […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2823/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964287260/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964287260/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:09:10 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314558 Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet. Bids have surfaced at $228 live in the South and $360 dressed in the North.  But with asking prices at $234 to $235 live in the South, and still not established in the North, it could take a bit for significant trade to get underway.  There were some […]

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