Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:57:23 +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/gov-reynolds-signs-bill-supporting-ethanol-powered-ag-equipment/ Gov. Reynolds signs bill supporting ethanol-powered ag equipment https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957624992/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Gov-Reynolds-signs-bill-supporting-ethanolpowered-ag-equipment/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957624992/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Gov-Reynolds-signs-bill-supporting-ethanolpowered-ag-equipment/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:52:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312085 Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill intended to expand the use of ag equipment fueled by higher ethanol blends. “Senate File 2493 eliminates the excise tax on fuels containing more than 85% by volume of ethanol when purchased for use in agricultural equipment,” the governor said. At a State Capitol ceremony Monday, Reynolds […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957624992/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Gov-Reynolds-signs-bill-supporting-ethanolpowered-ag-equipment/feed/ 0Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill intended to expand the use of ag equipment fueled by higher ethanol blends. “Senate File 2493 eliminates the excise tax on fuels containing more than 85% by volume of ethanol when purchased for use in agricultural equipment,” the governor said. At a State Capitol ceremony Monday, Reynolds […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/livestock-risk-protection-updates-give-farmers-more-tools-to-hedge-record-cattle-prices/ Livestock risk protection updates give farmers more tools to hedge record cattle prices https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957624791/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Livestock-risk-protection-updates-give-farmers-more-tools-to-hedge-record-cattle-prices/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957624791/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Livestock-risk-protection-updates-give-farmers-more-tools-to-hedge-record-cattle-prices/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:49:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312083 An insurance specialist says recent updates to USDA’s Livestock Risk Protection program can help producers better protect margins during volatile markets Cameron Victor with GreenStone Farm Credit Services tells Brownfield, “We can set today’s futures prices for up to a year out and ensure up to 100 percent of those futures on those livestock, and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957624791/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Livestock-risk-protection-updates-give-farmers-more-tools-to-hedge-record-cattle-prices/feed/ 0An insurance specialist says recent updates to USDA’s Livestock Risk Protection program can help producers better protect margins during volatile markets Cameron Victor with GreenStone Farm Credit Services tells Brownfield, “We can set today’s futures prices for up to a year out and ensure up to 100 percent of those futures on those livestock, and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-higher-to-start-the-week-40/ Cattle futures higher to start the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957624788/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-to-start-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957624788/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-to-start-the-week/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:48:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312081 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher on oversold signals and tight ready-numbers.  August live cattle closed $1.55 higher at $240.60 and October live cattle closed $1.90 higher at $232.32.  August feeder cattle closed $3.12 higher at $351.55 and September feeder cattle closed $3.32 higher at $348.67.  Direct cash cattle trade […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957624788/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-to-start-the-week/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher on oversold signals and tight ready-numbers.  August live cattle closed $1.55 higher at $240.60 and October live cattle closed $1.90 higher at $232.32.  August feeder cattle closed $3.12 higher at $351.55 and September feeder cattle closed $3.32 higher at $348.67.  Direct cash cattle trade […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/weather-hurdles-persist-despite-strong-iowa-corn-and-soybean-progress/ Weather hurdles persist despite strong Iowa corn and soybean progress https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957624635/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weather-hurdles-persist-despite-strong-Iowa-corn-and-soybean-progress/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957624635/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weather-hurdles-persist-despite-strong-Iowa-corn-and-soybean-progress/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:42:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312080 Adverse weather conditions are complicating early season weed control efforts. Cordt Holub grows corn and soybeans in east central Iowa. “So of course the battle with weed control always comes, how do you fit the sprayer into days that are not windy? Of course, you don’t want to spray when the wind is blowing. And […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957624635/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weather-hurdles-persist-despite-strong-Iowa-corn-and-soybean-progress/feed/ 0Adverse weather conditions are complicating early season weed control efforts. Cordt Holub grows corn and soybeans in east central Iowa. “So of course the battle with weed control always comes, how do you fit the sprayer into days that are not windy? Of course, you don’t want to spray when the wind is blowing. And […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/nebraska-corn-and-soybean-planting-nearly-finished-for-2026/ Nebraska corn and soybean planting nearly finished for 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957624560/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nebraska-corn-and-soybean-planting-nearly-finished-for/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957624560/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nebraska-corn-and-soybean-planting-nearly-finished-for/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:37:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312079 Recent rainfall across parts of Nebraska could continue to help improve drought conditions.  The USDA says 97 percent of the corn crop is planted, 79 percent has emerged, and is rated 58 percent good to excellent. Soybeans are 95 percent planted with 72 percent emerged, and is rated 61 percent good to excellent. Pasture and range […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957624560/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nebraska-corn-and-soybean-planting-nearly-finished-for/feed/ 0Recent rainfall across parts of Nebraska could continue to help improve drought conditions.  The USDA says 97 percent of the corn crop is planted, 79 percent has emerged, and is rated 58 percent good to excellent. Soybeans are 95 percent planted with 72 percent emerged, and is rated 61 percent good to excellent. Pasture and range […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/kansas-corn-progresses-to-85-percent-planted-75-percent-of-soybeans-are-planted/ Kansas corn progresses to 85 percent planted, 75 percent of soybeans are planted https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957624563/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Kansas-corn-progresses-to-percent-planted-percent-of-soybeans-are-planted/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957624563/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Kansas-corn-progresses-to-percent-planted-percent-of-soybeans-are-planted/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:34:45 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312076 Warmer weather in parts of Kansas over the past week has helped corn and soybean planting progress. The USDA says winter wheat condition is rated 15 percent good-to-excellent with nearly all of the crop headed.  The USDA says 85 percent of the corn crop has been planted, 67 percent is emerged, and is rated 64 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957624563/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Kansas-corn-progresses-to-percent-planted-percent-of-soybeans-are-planted/feed/ 0Warmer weather in parts of Kansas over the past week has helped corn and soybean planting progress. The USDA says winter wheat condition is rated 15 percent good-to-excellent with nearly all of the crop headed.  The USDA says 85 percent of the corn crop has been planted, 67 percent is emerged, and is rated 64 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/inconsistent-weather-creates-minimal-planting-windows-this-spring/ Inconsistent weather creates minimal planting windows this spring https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957624566/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Inconsistent-weather-creates-minimal-planting-windows-this-spring/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957624566/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Inconsistent-weather-creates-minimal-planting-windows-this-spring/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:32:44 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312061 A north-central Ohio farmer says wet weather this spring has created inconsistent planting windows. Patty Mann tells Brownfield, “We were hopeful early on that we were going to have an early season,” she says. “We got our wheat fields in early and then we were chased out with rain and a cool spell. Then we had […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957624566/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Inconsistent-weather-creates-minimal-planting-windows-this-spring/feed/ 0A north-central Ohio farmer says wet weather this spring has created inconsistent planting windows. Patty Mann tells Brownfield, “We were hopeful early on that we were going to have an early season,” she says. “We got our wheat fields in early and then we were chased out with rain and a cool spell. Then we had […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-corn-mixed-ahead-of-first-national-crop-ratings-of-2026/ Soybeans, corn mixed ahead of first national crop ratings of 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957624569/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-mixed-ahead-of-first-national-crop-ratings-of/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957624569/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-mixed-ahead-of-first-national-crop-ratings-of/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:31:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312025 Soybeans were mixed. U.S. planting and development conditions look favorable in many areas. The USDA says 66% of U.S. soybeans are in good to excellent shape, 1% under the first rating for 2025, with 87% of the crop planted and 65% emerged. Soybeans are also keeping an eye on harvest activity in Argentina and waiting […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957624569/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-mixed-ahead-of-first-national-crop-ratings-of/feed/ 0Soybeans were mixed. U.S. planting and development conditions look favorable in many areas. The USDA says 66% of U.S. soybeans are in good to excellent shape, 1% under the first rating for 2025, with 87% of the crop planted and 65% emerged. Soybeans are also keeping an eye on harvest activity in Argentina and waiting […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/northwest-indiana-farmer-says-planting-conditions-have-turned-dry/ Northwest Indiana farmer says planting conditions have turned dry https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957624050/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Northwest-Indiana-farmer-says-planting-conditions-have-turned-dry/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957624050/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Northwest-Indiana-farmer-says-planting-conditions-have-turned-dry/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:30:54 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312067 A northwest Indiana farmer says it’s been a long spring planting season. Denise Scarborough tells Brownfield, “We actually were really wet at the beginning of the spring, and we have turned off to be extremely dry right now,” she says. “We actually started a lot of our irrigation on Friday and over the weekend on […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957624050/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Northwest-Indiana-farmer-says-planting-conditions-have-turned-dry/feed/ 0A northwest Indiana farmer says it’s been a long spring planting season. Denise Scarborough tells Brownfield, “We actually were really wet at the beginning of the spring, and we have turned off to be extremely dry right now,” she says. “We actually started a lot of our irrigation on Friday and over the weekend on […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-crop-planting-and-emergence-catching-up-to-recent-years/ Michigan crop planting and emergence catching up to recent years https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957624053/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-crop-planting-and-emergence-catching-up-to-recent-years/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957624053/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-crop-planting-and-emergence-catching-up-to-recent-years/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:29:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312074 Crop emergence is starting off strong for one Michigan farmer. Sanilac County’s Dennis Gardner tells Brownfield, “Sugarbeets are coming up really, really nice, got some corn that’s coming up, and most of the soybeans are all up.” “We actually got a good window, got stuff in. I can’t complain, but we are getting to a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957624053/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-crop-planting-and-emergence-catching-up-to-recent-years/feed/ 0Crop emergence is starting off strong for one Michigan farmer. Sanilac County’s Dennis Gardner tells Brownfield, “Sugarbeets are coming up really, really nice, got some corn that’s coming up, and most of the soybeans are all up.” “We actually got a good window, got stuff in. I can’t complain, but we are getting to a […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cool-spring-weather-slows-alfalfa-development-harvest-now-underway-in-west-central-minnesota/ Cool spring weather slows alfalfa development, harvest now underway in west-central Minnesota https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957623936/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cool-spring-weather-slows-alfalfa-development-harvest-now-underway-in-westcentral-Minnesota/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957623936/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cool-spring-weather-slows-alfalfa-development-harvest-now-underway-in-westcentral-Minnesota/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:29:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312073 A farmer and custom forage harvester in west central Minnesota says the first cutting of alfalfa is underway. Nathan Collins of Murdock tells Brownfield cool May weather slowed development. “I was glad we planted our corn a little later, but alfalfa seemed to be slowed up a bit. So we’re actually just starting cutting first […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957623936/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cool-spring-weather-slows-alfalfa-development-harvest-now-underway-in-westcentral-Minnesota/feed/ 0A farmer and custom forage harvester in west central Minnesota says the first cutting of alfalfa is underway. Nathan Collins of Murdock tells Brownfield cool May weather slowed development. “I was glad we planted our corn a little later, but alfalfa seemed to be slowed up a bit. So we’re actually just starting cutting first […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wisconsin-farmers-focused-on-first-crop-hay/ Wisconsin farmers focused on first-crop hay https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957623939/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-farmers-focused-on-firstcrop-hay/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957623939/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-farmers-focused-on-firstcrop-hay/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:28:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312066 The week-long dry weather forecast has a lot of Wisconsin farmers harvesting first-crop hay. Ben Augustine farms in Rusk County near Sheldon, and says corn and soybeans are emerging nicely. “A lot of stuff is coming up really nicely, really beautifully.” Now, Augustine is shifting his efforts to first-crop alfalfa. “I’ll be taking mine off […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957623939/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-farmers-focused-on-firstcrop-hay/feed/ 0The week-long dry weather forecast has a lot of Wisconsin farmers harvesting first-crop hay. Ben Augustine farms in Rusk County near Sheldon, and says corn and soybeans are emerging nicely. “A lot of stuff is coming up really nicely, really beautifully.” Now, Augustine is shifting his efforts to first-crop alfalfa. “I’ll be taking mine off […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/illinois-planting-season-entering-the-home-stretch/ Illinois planting season entering the home stretch https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957623870/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-planting-season-entering-the-home-stretch/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957623870/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-planting-season-entering-the-home-stretch/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:22:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312069 An eastern Illinois farmer says most of the corn and soybean planting is wrapped up in his area. KJ Johnson, who grows corn and soybeans in Champaign and Vermilion Counties, tells Brownfield, “We finished up before the rain, and we’ve been getting nice rain.”  He says, “We feel pretty decent right now in East Central […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957623870/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-planting-season-entering-the-home-stretch/feed/ 0An eastern Illinois farmer says most of the corn and soybean planting is wrapped up in his area. KJ Johnson, who grows corn and soybeans in Champaign and Vermilion Counties, tells Brownfield, “We finished up before the rain, and we’ve been getting nice rain.”  He says, “We feel pretty decent right now in East Central […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/specialty-crop-farmers-can-now-apply-for-usda-bridge-assistance-leaders-say-more-is-needed/ Specialty crop farmers can now apply for USDA Bridge Assistance, leaders say more is needed https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957623873/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Specialty-crop-farmers-can-now-apply-for-USDA-Bridge-Assistance-leaders-say-more-is-needed/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957623873/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Specialty-crop-farmers-can-now-apply-for-USDA-Bridge-Assistance-leaders-say-more-is-needed/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:22:31 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312070 Calls continue for additional farmer funding as USDA opens enrollment for the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program for specialty crop producers. The program provides more than $1.6 billion in revenue assistance based on 2025 planted acres and covers nearly 270 specialty crops. U.S. Senate Ag Committee member Elissa Slotkin of Michigan tells Brownfield Congress needs to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957623873/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Specialty-crop-farmers-can-now-apply-for-USDA-Bridge-Assistance-leaders-say-more-is-needed/feed/ 0Calls continue for additional farmer funding as USDA opens enrollment for the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program for specialty crop producers. The program provides more than $1.6 billion in revenue assistance based on 2025 planted acres and covers nearly 270 specialty crops. U.S. Senate Ag Committee member Elissa Slotkin of Michigan tells Brownfield Congress needs to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-june-1-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 1, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957623876/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-June/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957623876/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-June/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:14:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312024 Jul. corn $4.44, down 2 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.80 and 3/4, down 6 centsJul. soybean meal $326.50, down $3.30Jul. soybean oil 79.09, up 137 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.08 and 3/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsAug. live cattle $240.60, up $1.55Aug. feeder cattle $351.55, up $3.12Jul. lean hogs $99.85, up 35 centsJul. Class III milk […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957623876/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-June/feed/ 0Jul. corn $4.44, down 2 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.80 and 3/4, down 6 centsJul. soybean meal $326.50, down $3.30Jul. soybean oil 79.09, up 137 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.08 and 3/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsAug. live cattle $240.60, up $1.55Aug. feeder cattle $351.55, up $3.12Jul. lean hogs $99.85, up 35 centsJul. Class III milk […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/67-of-u-s-corn-66-of-soybeans-rated-good-to-excellent-2/ 67% of U.S. corn, 66% of soybeans rated good to excellent https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957623879/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-rated-good-to-excellent/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957623879/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-rated-good-to-excellent/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:12:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312027 The first national condition ratings of the season for corn and soybeans are a little bit below a year ago. Overall, conditions are seen as generally favorable, but some areas are being hit by drought, while other areas are excessively wet. The USDA says 67% of U.S. corn is good to excellent, 2% lower than […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957623879/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-rated-good-to-excellent/feed/ 0The first national condition ratings of the season for corn and soybeans are a little bit below a year ago. Overall, conditions are seen as generally favorable, but some areas are being hit by drought, while other areas are excessively wet. The USDA says 67% of U.S. corn is good to excellent, 2% lower than […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/april-soybean-crush-corn-for-ethanol-numbers-mixed/ April soybean crush, corn for ethanol numbers mixed https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957623099/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~April-soybean-crush-corn-for-ethanol-numbers-mixed/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957623099/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~April-soybean-crush-corn-for-ethanol-numbers-mixed/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:40:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312026 Domestic soybean crush demand was solid during April as processors try to meet product demand. The USDA says 218 million bushels of beans were crushed to make meal and oil, down 14 million on the month, but up 16 million on the year. Soybean oil supplies were above a year ago due to the rise […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957623099/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~April-soybean-crush-corn-for-ethanol-numbers-mixed/feed/ 0Domestic soybean crush demand was solid during April as processors try to meet product demand. The USDA says 218 million bushels of beans were crushed to make meal and oil, down 14 million on the month, but up 16 million on the year. Soybean oil supplies were above a year ago due to the rise […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/former-usda-economist-questions-chinas-soybean-commitments-amid-ongoing-tariffs/ Former USDA economist questions China’s soybean commitments amid ongoing tariffs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957622331/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Former-USDA-economist-questions-China%e2%80%99s-soybean-commitments-amid-ongoing-tariffs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957622331/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Former-USDA-economist-questions-China%e2%80%99s-soybean-commitments-amid-ongoing-tariffs/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:07:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312056 A former chief economist at the USDA says he’s watching to see if China follows through on its recent purchase commitments. Joe Glauber tells Brownfield even after last year’s trade truce, U.S. ag exports to China haven’t returned to previous levels. “They’ve imported through March 2026, $5.1 billion, or that’s what our exports have been, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957622331/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Former-USDA-economist-questions-China%e2%80%99s-soybean-commitments-amid-ongoing-tariffs/feed/ 0A former chief economist at the USDA says he’s watching to see if China follows through on its recent purchase commitments. Joe Glauber tells Brownfield even after last year’s trade truce, U.S. ag exports to China haven’t returned to previous levels. “They’ve imported through March 2026, $5.1 billion, or that’s what our exports have been, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wet-weather-delays-hay-production-for-many-missouri-farmers/ Wet weather delays hay production for many Missouri farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957622268/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-weather-delays-hay-production-for-many-Missouri-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957622268/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-weather-delays-hay-production-for-many-Missouri-farmers/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:58:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312064 Wet weather has created challenges for some producers who are trying to make hay.  Tony Hancock, market manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says conditions have varied within his state.  “There’s definitely a lot of difference from the north to the south, much wetter in the north,” he says. “When you get down to the south, there’s some areas that are actually, concerned and you […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957622268/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-weather-delays-hay-production-for-many-Missouri-farmers/feed/ 0Wet weather has created challenges for some producers who are trying to make hay.  Tony Hancock, market manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says conditions have varied within his state.  “There’s definitely a lot of difference from the north to the south, much wetter in the north,” he says. “When you get down to the south, there’s some areas that are actually, concerned and you […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/eliminating-moroccan-fertilizer-duties-could-bring-relief/ Eliminating Moroccan fertilizer duties could bring relief https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957621896/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Eliminating-Moroccan-fertilizer-duties-could-bring-relief/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957621896/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Eliminating-Moroccan-fertilizer-duties-could-bring-relief/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:44:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312063 The chief economist with the American Soybean Association says recent surveys show input costs continue to be the largest concern for the organization’s grower members. “Whenever our board gets together, that’s the number one topic of conversation is input costs.” During a recent webinar hosted by the Illinois Soybean Association, Scott Gerlt says escalating fertilizer […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957621896/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Eliminating-Moroccan-fertilizer-duties-could-bring-relief/feed/ 0The chief economist with the American Soybean Association says recent surveys show input costs continue to be the largest concern for the organization’s grower members. “Whenever our board gets together, that’s the number one topic of conversation is input costs.” During a recent webinar hosted by the Illinois Soybean Association, Scott Gerlt says escalating fertilizer […]

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