Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:13:40 +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/drier-weather-could-help-restart-harvest-in-southwest-iowa/ Drier weather could help restart harvest in southwest Iowa https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970916015/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drier-weather-could-help-restart-harvest-in-southwest-Iowa/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970916015/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drier-weather-could-help-restart-harvest-in-southwest-Iowa/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:13:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317938 A southwest Iowa farmer says a break in the weather could finally allow harvest to resume. Duane Aistrope says frequent rains over the past several weeks have raised concerns about crop quality. “I’ve seen some reports of soybeans trying to sprout in the pods and corn starting to sprout at the end of the ears,” […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970916015/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drier-weather-could-help-restart-harvest-in-southwest-Iowa/feed/ 0A southwest Iowa farmer says a break in the weather could finally allow harvest to resume. Duane Aistrope says frequent rains over the past several weeks have raised concerns about crop quality. “I’ve seen some reports of soybeans trying to sprout in the pods and corn starting to sprout at the end of the ears,” […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/certified-indiana-bred-bringing-pork-to-families-in-need/ Certified Indiana Bred bringing pork to families in need https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970915343/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Certified-Indiana-Bred-bringing-pork-to-families-in-need/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970915343/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Certified-Indiana-Bred-bringing-pork-to-families-in-need/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:45:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317930 Indiana Pork is helping address food insecurity in rural communities across the state. Jeanette Merritt says the organization recently donated more than $5,000 worth of ground pork to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry in Vanderburgh County. “It’s harder for families to afford in the grocery store,” she says. “We have to make sure that […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970915343/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Certified-Indiana-Bred-bringing-pork-to-families-in-need/feed/ 0Indiana Pork is helping address food insecurity in rural communities across the state. Jeanette Merritt says the organization recently donated more than $5,000 worth of ground pork to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry in Vanderburgh County. “It’s harder for families to afford in the grocery store,” she says. “We have to make sure that […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/pork-checkoff-investments-helping-strengthen-market-development-in-japan/ Pork checkoff investments helping strengthen market development in Japan https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970915079/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Pork-checkoff-investments-helping-strengthen-market-development-in-Japan/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970915079/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Pork-checkoff-investments-helping-strengthen-market-development-in-Japan/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:31:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317925 The National Pork Board continues to invest in market development through its partnership with the US Meat Export Federation to strengthen global export demand. Minnesota pig farmer and USMEF board member Gordon Spronk says Japan’s long-term relationship with NPB has helped establish the country as a reliable customer.  “They like our U.S. quality,” he says. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970915079/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Pork-checkoff-investments-helping-strengthen-market-development-in-Japan/feed/ 0The National Pork Board continues to invest in market development through its partnership with the US Meat Export Federation to strengthen global export demand. Minnesota pig farmer and USMEF board member Gordon Spronk says Japan’s long-term relationship with NPB has helped establish the country as a reliable customer.  “They like our U.S. quality,” he says. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/global-sugar-subsidies-near-1-4-billion-as-u-s-producers-seek-section-301-investigation/ Global sugar subsidies near $1.4 billion as U.S. producers seek Section 301 investigation https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970914068/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Global-sugar-subsidies-near-billion-as-US-producers-seek-Section-investigation/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970914068/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Global-sugar-subsidies-near-billion-as-US-producers-seek-Section-investigation/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:58:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317923 A new report finds direct foreign sugar subsidies have nearly doubled over the past two decades. Director of the International Center for Agricultural Competitiveness Darren Hudson with Texas Tech University tells Brownfield, “There’s a group of countries, and some of them are quite large, India, China, that have very, very restrictive policies that have substantial […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970914068/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Global-sugar-subsidies-near-billion-as-US-producers-seek-Section-investigation/feed/ 0A new report finds direct foreign sugar subsidies have nearly doubled over the past two decades. Director of the International Center for Agricultural Competitiveness Darren Hudson with Texas Tech University tells Brownfield, “There’s a group of countries, and some of them are quite large, India, China, that have very, very restrictive policies that have substantial […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/harvest-delays-raise-questions-about-corn-soybean-quality/ Harvest delays raise questions about corn, soybean quality https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970913642/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-delays-raise-questions-about-corn-soybean-quality/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970913642/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-delays-raise-questions-about-corn-soybean-quality/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:36:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317882 A northeast Kansas farmer says the ongoing wet weather is raising concerns about the quality of this year’s crop. Andrew Meng says corn yields were above average before the rain started. “Any ear that is upright right now is getting water in there and it is sprouting. I don’t know how big of an issue […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970913642/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-delays-raise-questions-about-corn-soybean-quality/feed/ 0A northeast Kansas farmer says the ongoing wet weather is raising concerns about the quality of this year’s crop. Andrew Meng says corn yields were above average before the rain started. “Any ear that is upright right now is getting water in there and it is sprouting. I don’t know how big of an issue […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/southwest-mo-cattle-producer-says-more-rain-needed-as-extreme-drought-continues/ Southwest MO cattle producer says more rain needed as extreme drought continues https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970913291/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southwest-MO-cattle-producer-says-more-rain-needed-as-extreme-drought-continues/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970913291/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southwest-MO-cattle-producer-says-more-rain-needed-as-extreme-drought-continues/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:25:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317920 A cattle producer in southwest Missouri says he’s grateful for the recent rains, and more is needed. “Right at home in Dadeville, we haven’t had a ton of rain yet, about two-tenths here and there,” says Josh Worthington. “We’re still waiting for one of those really good rains to fill up creeks and ponds heading […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970913291/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southwest-MO-cattle-producer-says-more-rain-needed-as-extreme-drought-continues/feed/ 0A cattle producer in southwest Missouri says he’s grateful for the recent rains, and more is needed. “Right at home in Dadeville, we haven’t had a ton of rain yet, about two-tenths here and there,” says Josh Worthington. “We’re still waiting for one of those really good rains to fill up creeks and ponds heading […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/healthy-living/how-the-beef-industry-is-meeting-consumer-demands-even-with-a-record-small-cattle-herd/ How the beef industry is meeting consumer demands even with a record small cattle herd https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970913231/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~How-the-beef-industry-is-meeting-consumer-demands-even-with-a-record-small-cattle-herd/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970913231/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~How-the-beef-industry-is-meeting-consumer-demands-even-with-a-record-small-cattle-herd/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:13:57 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=healthy_living&p=317915 Beef demand has been solid.  Charley Martinez is an ag economist and the director of the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management.  AUDIO: Healthy Living on beef supply vs. demand

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970913231/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~How-the-beef-industry-is-meeting-consumer-demands-even-with-a-record-small-cattle-herd/feed/ 0Beef demand has been solid.  Charley Martinez is an ag economist and the director of the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management.  AUDIO: Healthy Living on beef supply vs. demand

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/research-underway-to-better-align-soybean-variety-selection-to-management-practices/ Research underway to better align soybean variety selection to management practices https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970912592/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Research-underway-to-better-align-soybean-variety-selection-to-management-practices/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970912592/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Research-underway-to-better-align-soybean-variety-selection-to-management-practices/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:55:54 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317902 A field agronomist with Beck’s Hybrids says research into better aligning soybean varieties to management practices is the next step in boosting yields. Chad Kalaher, who covers the northeastern quarter of Illinois, tells Brownfield, “If we think about managing corn hybrids, this corn hybrid responds to fungicide pretty well every year. This hybrid, maybe you […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970912592/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Research-underway-to-better-align-soybean-variety-selection-to-management-practices/feed/ 0A field agronomist with Beck’s Hybrids says research into better aligning soybean varieties to management practices is the next step in boosting yields. Chad Kalaher, who covers the northeastern quarter of Illinois, tells Brownfield, “If we think about managing corn hybrids, this corn hybrid responds to fungicide pretty well every year. This hybrid, maybe you […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/nonfat-dry-milk-leads-cash-dairy-prices-higher-friday-at-cme/ Nonfat dry milk leads cash dairy prices higher Friday at CME https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970912595/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nonfat-dry-milk-leads-cash-dairy-prices-higher-Friday-at-CME/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970912595/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nonfat-dry-milk-leads-cash-dairy-prices-higher-Friday-at-CME/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:54:53 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317907 Cash dairy prices were up Friday to end the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.01 to $0.8250. One sale was reported at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0125 to $1.3125.  Eight sales were reported ranging from $1.3025 to $1.3150.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.4525. No sales were reported.  Butter was unchanged at $1.34. No sales were reported.  Nonfat dry milk was up […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970912595/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nonfat-dry-milk-leads-cash-dairy-prices-higher-Friday-at-CME/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were up Friday to end the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.01 to $0.8250. One sale was reported at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0125 to $1.3125.  Eight sales were reported ranging from $1.3025 to $1.3150.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.4525. No sales were reported.  Butter was unchanged at $1.34. No sales were reported.  Nonfat dry milk was up […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2868/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970912346/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970912346/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:46:59 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317901 Direct cash cattle trade activity relatively quiet. Bids are on the table at $226 in Kansas, but at Friday’s start, that is the only development thus far in the fed cash cattle market. So far this week, there’s been some light trade in the North at $345 to $350, but no Southern trade has developed […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970912346/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity relatively quiet. Bids are on the table at $226 in Kansas, but at Friday’s start, that is the only development thus far in the fed cash cattle market. So far this week, there’s been some light trade in the North at $345 to $350, but no Southern trade has developed […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/strong-soybean-demand-driving-crush-growth-knupp-says/ Strong soybean demand driving crush growth, Knupp says https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970912037/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Strong-soybean-demand-driving-crush-growth-Knupp-says/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970912037/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Strong-soybean-demand-driving-crush-growth-Knupp-says/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:37:10 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317898 The CEO of the United Soybean Board says she’s encouraged by the latest soybean crush data. USDA says the August soybean crush was the largest for the month on record, and USB’s Courtney Knupp tells Brownfield, “That means that our entire supply chain is working,” she said. “It has responded to market signals and market […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970912037/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Strong-soybean-demand-driving-crush-growth-Knupp-says/feed/ 0The CEO of the United Soybean Board says she’s encouraged by the latest soybean crush data. USDA says the August soybean crush was the largest for the month on record, and USB’s Courtney Knupp tells Brownfield, “That means that our entire supply chain is working,” she said. “It has responded to market signals and market […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/more-funding-available-for-farmers-through-usdas-regenerative-pilot-program-in-2027/ More funding available for farmers through USDA’s Regenerative Pilot Program in 2027 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970911650/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~More-funding-available-for-farmers-through-USDAs-Regenerative-Pilot-Program-in/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970911650/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~More-funding-available-for-farmers-through-USDAs-Regenerative-Pilot-Program-in/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:27:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317889 The USDA is expanding its Regenerative Pilot Program with $1 billion to help producers strengthen their conservation and nutrient management practices.  Richard Fordyce, Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, says the funding will be available starting in 2027. “We’re working to improve soil health across all kinds of agriculture systems,” he says. “Whether that would […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970911650/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~More-funding-available-for-farmers-through-USDAs-Regenerative-Pilot-Program-in/feed/ 0The USDA is expanding its Regenerative Pilot Program with $1 billion to help producers strengthen their conservation and nutrient management practices.  Richard Fordyce, Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, says the funding will be available starting in 2027. “We’re working to improve soil health across all kinds of agriculture systems,” he says. “Whether that would […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farmers-call-for-diesel-relief-to-offset-record-high-costs/ Farmers call for diesel relief to offset record-high costs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970910393/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-call-for-diesel-relief-to-offset-recordhigh-costs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970910393/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-call-for-diesel-relief-to-offset-recordhigh-costs/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:49:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317887 A growing number of states across the country are taking action to help farmers mitigate record fuel costs during harvest. Michigan Farm Bureau President Ben LaCross says allowing producers to use red-dyed diesel off the farm can immediately provide relief. “Indiana has done it,” he shares. “Nebraska has done it. Louisiana has done it. I […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970910393/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-call-for-diesel-relief-to-offset-recordhigh-costs/feed/ 0A growing number of states across the country are taking action to help farmers mitigate record fuel costs during harvest. Michigan Farm Bureau President Ben LaCross says allowing producers to use red-dyed diesel off the farm can immediately provide relief. “Indiana has done it,” he shares. “Nebraska has done it. Louisiana has done it. I […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wet-conditions-complicate-corn-and-soybean-harvest-across-midwest/ Wet conditions complicate corn and soybean harvest across Midwest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970909964/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-conditions-complicate-corn-and-soybean-harvest-across-Midwest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970909964/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-conditions-complicate-corn-and-soybean-harvest-across-Midwest/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:42:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317885 Harvest delays are raising concerns across the Midwest. BASF technical service representative Jared Roskamp says wet weather is compromising stalk integrity. “And we’ve seen some of the standability issues in corn come to fruition, some of the stalk rots that have occurred because of the weather pattern.” Roskamp covers all of Missouri and the western […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970909964/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-conditions-complicate-corn-and-soybean-harvest-across-Midwest/feed/ 0Harvest delays are raising concerns across the Midwest. BASF technical service representative Jared Roskamp says wet weather is compromising stalk integrity. “And we’ve seen some of the standability issues in corn come to fruition, some of the stalk rots that have occurred because of the weather pattern.” Roskamp covers all of Missouri and the western […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/strong-beef-returns-keep-dairy-herds-growing-pressuring-milk-prices/ Strong beef returns keep dairy herds growing, pressuring milk prices https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970903823/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Strong-beef-returns-keep-dairy-herds-growing-pressuring-milk-prices/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970903823/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Strong-beef-returns-keep-dairy-herds-growing-pressuring-milk-prices/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:34:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317879 The size of the U.S. dairy herd is expected to keep pressure on milk prices in 2027. CoBank economist Corey Geiger says dairy cow numbers are the highest they’ve been in 34 years. “Under normal times we would see a contraction in the herd just because of Class III milk prices, cheese and whey. But […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970903823/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Strong-beef-returns-keep-dairy-herds-growing-pressuring-milk-prices/feed/ 0The size of the U.S. dairy herd is expected to keep pressure on milk prices in 2027. CoBank economist Corey Geiger says dairy cow numbers are the highest they’ve been in 34 years. “Under normal times we would see a contraction in the herd just because of Class III milk prices, cheese and whey. But […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wet-conditions-create-harvest-challenges-risks/ Wet conditions create harvest challenges, risks https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970903787/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-conditions-create-harvest-challenges-risks/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970903787/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-conditions-create-harvest-challenges-risks/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:33:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317881 An agronomist says there are several crop health concerns farmers should keep in mind this fall. Teal Mills with Hogemeyer Hybrids says excessive rainfall in parts of the Corn Belt has been extremely problematic. “I think anxiety, in general, for farmers is going to go up as we try to get stuff out. Hopefully, let’s […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970903787/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-conditions-create-harvest-challenges-risks/feed/ 0An agronomist says there are several crop health concerns farmers should keep in mind this fall. Teal Mills with Hogemeyer Hybrids says excessive rainfall in parts of the Corn Belt has been extremely problematic. “I think anxiety, in general, for farmers is going to go up as we try to get stuff out. Hopefully, let’s […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/tough-cutting-soybeans-driving-up-diesel-costs/ Tough cutting soybeans driving up diesel costs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970903154/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tough-cutting-soybeans-driving-up-diesel-costs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970903154/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tough-cutting-soybeans-driving-up-diesel-costs/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:13:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317878 A Dekalb / Asgrow field agronomist says many Midwestern farmers are dealing with less-than-ideal soybean harvesting conditions. Lance Tarochione, who covers western Illinois, tells Brownfield, “Some beans that are so green, and so tough looking, that I was surprised they were even going through.”  He says, “You can’t make good time cutting beans that tough.” […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970903154/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tough-cutting-soybeans-driving-up-diesel-costs/feed/ 0A Dekalb / Asgrow field agronomist says many Midwestern farmers are dealing with less-than-ideal soybean harvesting conditions. Lance Tarochione, who covers western Illinois, tells Brownfield, “Some beans that are so green, and so tough looking, that I was surprised they were even going through.”  He says, “You can’t make good time cutting beans that tough.” […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/harvest-results-determine-timing-of-grain-market-lows/ Harvest results determine timing of grain market lows https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970893002/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-results-determine-timing-of-grain-market-lows/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970893002/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-results-determine-timing-of-grain-market-lows/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:59:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=317858 When will the grain markets hit a harvest low? Don Roose with U.S. Commodities says harvest results will determine how this plays out. In a typical big-crop year, market lows can come in November or December. But if yields disappoint, he says the low could come much earlier. Hear more in this Managing for Profit […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970893002/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-results-determine-timing-of-grain-market-lows/feed/ 0When will the grain markets hit a harvest low? Don Roose with U.S. Commodities says harvest results will determine how this plays out. In a typical big-crop year, market lows can come in November or December. But if yields disappoint, he says the low could come much earlier. Hear more in this Managing for Profit […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cattlecon-delivers-learning-networking-opportunities-for-cattle-producers/ CattleCon delivers learning, networking opportunities for cattle producers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970879709/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CattleCon-delivers-learning-networking-opportunities-for-cattle-producers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970879709/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CattleCon-delivers-learning-networking-opportunities-for-cattle-producers/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:20:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317871 From genetics and nutrition to raising calves and feeding out steers to carcass traits, CattleCon has something for everyone in the industry. Kristin Torres with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says this year’s convention is back in Nashville. She tells Brownfield there are new features this year, like Corral Conversations, networking opportunities, and this year […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970879709/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CattleCon-delivers-learning-networking-opportunities-for-cattle-producers/feed/ 0From genetics and nutrition to raising calves and feeding out steers to carcass traits, CattleCon has something for everyone in the industry. Kristin Torres with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says this year’s convention is back in Nashville. She tells Brownfield there are new features this year, like Corral Conversations, networking opportunities, and this year […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/record-diesel-prices-deal-fresh-blow-to-north-iowa-farmer-going-into-harvest/ Record diesel prices deal fresh blow to north Iowa farmer going into harvest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970874894/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-diesel-prices-deal-fresh-blow-to-north-Iowa-farmer-going-into-harvest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970874894/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-diesel-prices-deal-fresh-blow-to-north-Iowa-farmer-going-into-harvest/#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:52:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317870 A north Iowa farmer is in a tough spot with record-high diesel prices during harvest. Mike Yegge grows corn and soybeans near Lake Mills. “I have not contracted my fall diesel yet, so unfortunately it’s going to be a big impact.” He tells Brownfield diesel prices have doubled since he last purchased fuel in the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970874894/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-diesel-prices-deal-fresh-blow-to-north-Iowa-farmer-going-into-harvest/feed/ 0A north Iowa farmer is in a tough spot with record-high diesel prices during harvest. Mike Yegge grows corn and soybeans near Lake Mills. “I have not contracted my fall diesel yet, so unfortunately it’s going to be a big impact.” He tells Brownfield diesel prices have doubled since he last purchased fuel in the […]

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