Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:57:21 +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/great-lakes-farm-incubator-leader-says-land-access-programs-are-key-to-farmland-preservation/ Great Lakes Farm Incubator leader says land access programs are key to farmland preservation https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957900668/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Great-Lakes-Farm-Incubator-leader-says-land-access-programs-are-key-to-farmland-preservation/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957900668/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Great-Lakes-Farm-Incubator-leader-says-land-access-programs-are-key-to-farmland-preservation/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:57:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312465 A farm business advisor says land matching programs are playing a growing role in keeping farmland in production. Koffi Kapchavi is the northwest regional advisor for the MIFarmLink Program. “I think the relationship between the farmland seeker and the farmland owner is a very important one,” he says. He says those connections can build generational […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957900668/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Great-Lakes-Farm-Incubator-leader-says-land-access-programs-are-key-to-farmland-preservation/feed/ 0A farm business advisor says land matching programs are playing a growing role in keeping farmland in production. Koffi Kapchavi is the northwest regional advisor for the MIFarmLink Program. “I think the relationship between the farmland seeker and the farmland owner is a very important one,” he says. He says those connections can build generational […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/feedarmor-expands-footprint-as-pork-producers-seek-formaldehyde-alternatives/ FeedARMOR expands footprint as pork producers seek formaldehyde alternatives https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957900245/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FeedARMOR-expands-footprint-as-pork-producers-seek-formaldehyde-alternatives/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957900245/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FeedARMOR-expands-footprint-as-pork-producers-seek-formaldehyde-alternatives/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:47:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312460 An innovation consultant with McNess says it’s been a very successful year for their newest product. Speaking to Brownfield during World Pork Expo in Des Moines last week, Dr. Fredrik Sandberg said FeedARMOR has gained significant market share while research continues. He says FeedARMOR is a natural alternative to formaldehyde used as a mitigant in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957900245/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FeedARMOR-expands-footprint-as-pork-producers-seek-formaldehyde-alternatives/feed/ 0An innovation consultant with McNess says it’s been a very successful year for their newest product. Speaking to Brownfield during World Pork Expo in Des Moines last week, Dr. Fredrik Sandberg said FeedARMOR has gained significant market share while research continues. He says FeedARMOR is a natural alternative to formaldehyde used as a mitigant in […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/early-wheat-harvest-can-boost-profitability-and-reduce-quality-risks/ Early wheat harvest can boost profitability and reduce quality risks https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957900275/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Early-wheat-harvest-can-boost-profitability-and-reduce-quality-risks/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957900275/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Early-wheat-harvest-can-boost-profitability-and-reduce-quality-risks/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:46:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312461 Michigan State University’s wheat breeder is encouraging growers to harvest early when facing potential quality losses from wet conditions. Eric Olson tells Brownfield, “Get out there and cut that wheat early.” “Once you start getting into that 17 to 20 percent moisture range, it is more profitable to cut that wheat early, dry it down, and then […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957900275/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Early-wheat-harvest-can-boost-profitability-and-reduce-quality-risks/feed/ 0Michigan State University’s wheat breeder is encouraging growers to harvest early when facing potential quality losses from wet conditions. Eric Olson tells Brownfield, “Get out there and cut that wheat early.” “Once you start getting into that 17 to 20 percent moisture range, it is more profitable to cut that wheat early, dry it down, and then […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/use-caution-when-installing-replacement-parts/ Use caution when installing replacement parts https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957899351/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Use-caution-when-installing-replacement-parts/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957899351/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Use-caution-when-installing-replacement-parts/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:34:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312453 A Wisconsin farmer says he learned the hard way that changing parts on the planter isn’t always a simple swap. T.J. Draeger grows crops for his dairy near Marathon City, and tells Brownfield he had to replant about 60% of his corn. “We actually rebuilt our planter, and it was the same year, the same […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957899351/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Use-caution-when-installing-replacement-parts/feed/ 0A Wisconsin farmer says he learned the hard way that changing parts on the planter isn’t always a simple swap. T.J. Draeger grows crops for his dairy near Marathon City, and tells Brownfield he had to replant about 60% of his corn. “We actually rebuilt our planter, and it was the same year, the same […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rain-brings-optimism-for-2026-crop-year-in-southwest-iowa/ Rain brings optimism for 2026 crop year in southwest Iowa https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957899195/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rain-brings-optimism-for-crop-year-in-southwest-Iowa/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957899195/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rain-brings-optimism-for-crop-year-in-southwest-Iowa/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:24:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312458 A southwest Iowa farmer says his 2026 growing season is off to a strong start. Ray Gaesser tells Brownfield, “Our corn is basically knee high and growing nicely. The bean stands are pretty good on our farm.” He says some producers in his area have dealt with soybean emergence issues. “We didn’t have to replant […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957899195/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rain-brings-optimism-for-crop-year-in-southwest-Iowa/feed/ 0A southwest Iowa farmer says his 2026 growing season is off to a strong start. Ray Gaesser tells Brownfield, “Our corn is basically knee high and growing nicely. The bean stands are pretty good on our farm.” He says some producers in his area have dealt with soybean emergence issues. “We didn’t have to replant […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/canada-restricts-texas-livestock-imports-following-screwworm-detection/ Canada restricts Texas livestock imports following screwworm detection https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957898799/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Canada-restricts-Texas-livestock-imports-following-screwworm-detection/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957898799/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Canada-restricts-Texas-livestock-imports-following-screwworm-detection/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:09:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312454 A U.S. Senator is concerned the confirmation of New World screwworm in the southern U.S. will restrict U.S. beef exports. Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield Canada has temporarily blocked livestock imports from Texas. “In other words, we’ve got to get on top of it.” He says U.S. Ag Secretary Rollins should push for the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957898799/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Canada-restricts-Texas-livestock-imports-following-screwworm-detection/feed/ 0A U.S. Senator is concerned the confirmation of New World screwworm in the southern U.S. will restrict U.S. beef exports. Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield Canada has temporarily blocked livestock imports from Texas. “In other words, we’ve got to get on top of it.” He says U.S. Ag Secretary Rollins should push for the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/optimism-grows-as-senate-talks-begin-on-e15-legislation/ Optimism grows as Senate talks begin on E15 legislation https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957898424/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Optimism-grows-as-Senate-talks-begin-on-E-legislation/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957898424/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Optimism-grows-as-Senate-talks-begin-on-E-legislation/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:55:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312455 Leaders in the U.S. Senate say meetings are underway to begin work on an E15 bill. Monte Shaw, executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, says he’s as optimistic as he’s ever been. “They should start work from the House-passed bill. After all, it passed the House,” Shaw said. “We knew the Senate was […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957898424/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Optimism-grows-as-Senate-talks-begin-on-E-legislation/feed/ 0Leaders in the U.S. Senate say meetings are underway to begin work on an E15 bill. Monte Shaw, executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, says he’s as optimistic as he’s ever been. “They should start work from the House-passed bill. After all, it passed the House,” Shaw said. “We knew the Senate was […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/pharmgate-highlights-innovative-prrs-vaccine-at-world-pork-expo/ Pharmgate highlights innovative PRRS vaccine at World Pork Expo https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957896330/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Pharmgate-highlights-innovative-PRRS-vaccine-at-World-Pork-Expo/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957896330/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Pharmgate-highlights-innovative-PRRS-vaccine-at-World-Pork-Expo/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:32:55 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312448 A technical service veterinarian with Pharmgate Animal Health says pork producers are struggling with Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) this year. Speaking to Brownfield during World Pork Expo in Des Moines last week, Dr. Jeff Okones said Pharmgate has developed a relatively new modified live PRRS vaccine called PRRSGard. “It’s unique (because) it has […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957896330/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Pharmgate-highlights-innovative-PRRS-vaccine-at-World-Pork-Expo/feed/ 0A technical service veterinarian with Pharmgate Animal Health says pork producers are struggling with Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) this year. Speaking to Brownfield during World Pork Expo in Des Moines last week, Dr. Jeff Okones said Pharmgate has developed a relatively new modified live PRRS vaccine called PRRSGard. “It’s unique (because) it has […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/proven-weed-control-with-greater-flexibility/ Proven Weed Control With Greater Flexibility https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957896168/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Proven-Weed-Control-With-Greater-Flexibility/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957896168/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Proven-Weed-Control-With-Greater-Flexibility/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:23:06 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=312451 Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Jared Walls, says Enlist One herbicide has more than 1,700 qualified tank-mix partners so farmers can choose from a long list of herbicides to add to the tank for a great program approach with residuals. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957896168/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Proven-Weed-Control-With-Greater-Flexibility/feed/ 0Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Jared Walls, says Enlist One herbicide has more than 1,700 qualified tank-mix partners so farmers can choose from a long list of herbicides to add to the tank for a great program approach with residuals. 

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/investing-in-the-next-generation/ Investing in the Next Generation https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957895139/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Investing-in-the-Next-Generation/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957895139/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Investing-in-the-Next-Generation/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:51:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=312447 Each year the Illinois Corn Marketing Board utilizes check-off funding to host several communications interns that are pursuing careers in agriculture. In this Managing for Profit, Lydia Rogers, former IL Corn intern, discusses her experience in the organization and why it’s an important step in building the industry.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957895139/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Investing-in-the-Next-Generation/feed/ 0Each year the Illinois Corn Marketing Board utilizes check-off funding to host several communications interns that are pursuing careers in agriculture. In this Managing for Profit, Lydia Rogers, former IL Corn intern, discusses her experience in the organization and why it’s an important step in building the industry.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/texas-and-usda-intensify-surveillance-and-sterile-fly-strategy-to-contain-new-world-screwworm-outbreak/ Texas and USDA intensify surveillance and sterile fly strategy to contain New World screwworm outbreak https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957888398/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Texas-and-USDA-intensify-surveillance-and-sterile-fly-strategy-to-contain-New-World-screwworm-outbreak/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957888398/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Texas-and-USDA-intensify-surveillance-and-sterile-fly-strategy-to-contain-New-World-screwworm-outbreak/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:07:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312443 As additional cases of New World screwworm are being confirmed, the state of Texas and the US Department of Agriculture are stepping up efforts to stop its spread.   Dr. Bud Dinges, Texas State Veterinarian, says animal surveillance remains critical to containing the pest. “This is a highly treatable condition that, if caught early, can be treated, and spread prevented,” he says.   Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says increasing the number […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957888398/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Texas-and-USDA-intensify-surveillance-and-sterile-fly-strategy-to-contain-New-World-screwworm-outbreak/feed/ 0As additional cases of New World screwworm are being confirmed, the state of Texas and the US Department of Agriculture are stepping up efforts to stop its spread.   Dr. Bud Dinges, Texas State Veterinarian, says animal surveillance remains critical to containing the pest. “This is a highly treatable condition that, if caught early, can be treated, and spread prevented,” he says.   Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says increasing the number […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/eastern-south-dakota-farmer-says-timely-rains-have-crops-off-to-a-strong-start/ Eastern South Dakota farmer says timely rains have crops off to a strong start https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957875015/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Eastern-South-Dakota-farmer-says-timely-rains-have-crops-off-to-a-strong-start/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957875015/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Eastern-South-Dakota-farmer-says-timely-rains-have-crops-off-to-a-strong-start/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:01:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312434 A farmer in eastern South Dakota says conditions look great heading into the growing season. “We’re really lucky, it’s kind of a garden spot right here.” Paul Casper, who farms in Kingsbury County, tells Brownfield the surrounding areas have been dry, but on his farm… “Oh my gosh, we’ve got corn knee high. We’re starting […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957875015/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Eastern-South-Dakota-farmer-says-timely-rains-have-crops-off-to-a-strong-start/feed/ 0A farmer in eastern South Dakota says conditions look great heading into the growing season. “We’re really lucky, it’s kind of a garden spot right here.” Paul Casper, who farms in Kingsbury County, tells Brownfield the surrounding areas have been dry, but on his farm… “Oh my gosh, we’ve got corn knee high. We’re starting […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-farmers-navigate-flooding-planting-delays-and-crop-concerns-amid-continued-rainfall/ Missouri farmers navigate flooding, planting delays and crop concerns amid continued rainfall https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957875246/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-farmers-navigate-flooding-planting-delays-and-crop-concerns-amid-continued-rainfall/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957875246/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-farmers-navigate-flooding-planting-delays-and-crop-concerns-amid-continued-rainfall/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312437 Consistent rains continue to impact fieldwork across Missouri, bringing some flooding, planting delays, and overall, good crop progress. Farmer Nathan Alpers, who raises corn, soybeans and hay in Cooper County, says his farm got more than six inches of rain in the last 48-hours, which has impacted some of his replanted crops in the river […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957875246/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-farmers-navigate-flooding-planting-delays-and-crop-concerns-amid-continued-rainfall/feed/ 0Consistent rains continue to impact fieldwork across Missouri, bringing some flooding, planting delays, and overall, good crop progress. Farmer Nathan Alpers, who raises corn, soybeans and hay in Cooper County, says his farm got more than six inches of rain in the last 48-hours, which has impacted some of his replanted crops in the river […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/timely-rains-help-some-wisconsin-crops/ Timely rains help some Wisconsin crops https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957874703/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Timely-rains-help-some-Wisconsin-crops/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957874703/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Timely-rains-help-some-Wisconsin-crops/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:50:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312404 Recent scattered rainfall events have been welcomed by Wisconsin farmers. T.J. Draeger grows crops for his dairy near Marathon City. He says, “Our crops have really looked good, especially after the heat and the rain that we’ve been getting lately.” Draeger tells Brownfield he received about an inch and a half of rain late last […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957874703/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Timely-rains-help-some-Wisconsin-crops/feed/ 0Recent scattered rainfall events have been welcomed by Wisconsin farmers. T.J. Draeger grows crops for his dairy near Marathon City. He says, “Our crops have really looked good, especially after the heat and the rain that we’ve been getting lately.” Draeger tells Brownfield he received about an inch and a half of rain late last […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-corn-soybeans-rank-among-nations-best-in-usda-crop-ratings/ Iowa, corn, soybeans rank among nation’s best in USDA crop ratings https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957874574/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-corn-soybeans-rank-among-nations-best-in-USDA-crop-ratings/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957874574/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-corn-soybeans-rank-among-nations-best-in-USDA-crop-ratings/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:42:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312432 Iowa has some of the highest crop condition ratings in the country. USDA’s latest weekly crop progress report rates 84 percent of corn in the state in good to excellent condition, compared to 67 percent nationally. Northeast Iowa farmer Bob Hemesath tells Brownfield his corn is knee high. “It was a little cool when we […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957874574/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-corn-soybeans-rank-among-nations-best-in-USDA-crop-ratings/feed/ 0Iowa has some of the highest crop condition ratings in the country. USDA’s latest weekly crop progress report rates 84 percent of corn in the state in good to excellent condition, compared to 67 percent nationally. Northeast Iowa farmer Bob Hemesath tells Brownfield his corn is knee high. “It was a little cool when we […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/minnesota-crops-off-to-strong-start-as-planting-nears-completion/ Minnesota crops off to strong start as planting nears completion https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957874577/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-crops-off-to-strong-start-as-planting-nears-completion/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957874577/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-crops-off-to-strong-start-as-planting-nears-completion/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:37:40 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312428 Minnesota’s commissioner of agriculture is encouraged by crop progress across the state. Thom Petersen tells Brownfield planting is winding down and recent moisture is beneficial. “Seems like the rains came really timely, so that has kind of been helpful as the crop got put in. A few replants in areas from that big dust storm […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957874577/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-crops-off-to-strong-start-as-planting-nears-completion/feed/ 0Minnesota’s commissioner of agriculture is encouraged by crop progress across the state. Thom Petersen tells Brownfield planting is winding down and recent moisture is beneficial. “Seems like the rains came really timely, so that has kind of been helpful as the crop got put in. A few replants in areas from that big dust storm […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-wheat-crop-continues-to-advance-ahead-of-recent-years/ Michigan wheat crop continues to advance ahead of recent years https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957874580/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-wheat-crop-continues-to-advance-ahead-of-recent-years/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957874580/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-wheat-crop-continues-to-advance-ahead-of-recent-years/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:37:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312427 The executive director of the Michigan Wheat Program says the crop is progressing ahead of average as harvest nears. Jody Pollock-Newsom tells Brownfield, “This year, it just seemed like everything just fell together well.” “As we’ve done the plot tours, people seem pretty happy, so it’s exciting,” she shares. The USDA says Michigan wheat is […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957874580/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-wheat-crop-continues-to-advance-ahead-of-recent-years/feed/ 0The executive director of the Michigan Wheat Program says the crop is progressing ahead of average as harvest nears. Jody Pollock-Newsom tells Brownfield, “This year, it just seemed like everything just fell together well.” “As we’ve done the plot tours, people seem pretty happy, so it’s exciting,” she shares. The USDA says Michigan wheat is […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-hog-futures-lower-to-start-the-week-7/ Cattle, hog futures lower to start the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873716/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-hog-futures-lower-to-start-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873716/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-hog-futures-lower-to-start-the-week/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:29:16 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312426 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on technical selling.  The market also continues to monitor the movement and confirmations of New World screwworm.  August live cattle closed $4.92 lower at $236.72 and October live cattle closed $4.77 lower at $229.35.  August feeder cattle closed $3.20 lower at $350.70 and September […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873716/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-hog-futures-lower-to-start-the-week/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on technical selling.  The market also continues to monitor the movement and confirmations of New World screwworm.  August live cattle closed $4.92 lower at $236.72 and October live cattle closed $4.77 lower at $229.35.  August feeder cattle closed $3.20 lower at $350.70 and September […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farm-bureau-leader-says-washington-still-has-work-to-do/ Farm Bureau leader says Washington still has work to do https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873551/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Bureau-leader-says-Washington-still-has-work-to-do/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873551/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Bureau-leader-says-Washington-still-has-work-to-do/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:23:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312421 A Wisconsin Farm Bureau official says President Trump’s visit to Wisconsin on Friday highlighted some accomplishments, but more work needs to be done. Jason Mugnaini tells Brownfield that estate tax relief in the One Big Beautiful Bill is great, yet other priorities need attention. “We’ve got to get the farm bill done. We’ve got to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873551/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Bureau-leader-says-Washington-still-has-work-to-do/feed/ 0A Wisconsin Farm Bureau official says President Trump’s visit to Wisconsin on Friday highlighted some accomplishments, but more work needs to be done. Jason Mugnaini tells Brownfield that estate tax relief in the One Big Beautiful Bill is great, yet other priorities need attention. “We’ve got to get the farm bill done. We’ve got to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-june-8-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 8, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873467/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-June/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873467/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-June/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:18:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312407 Jul. corn $4.18 and 3/4, up 1 and 1/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.15 and 3/4, down 5 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal $302.70, down $5.80Jul. soybean oil 74.56, up 44 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.83 and 1/4, up 3 and 1/4 centsAug. live cattle $236.72, down $4.92Aug. feeder cattle $350.70, down $3.20Jul. lean hogs $97.37, down $1.42Jul. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873467/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-June/feed/ 0Jul. corn $4.18 and 3/4, up 1 and 1/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.15 and 3/4, down 5 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal $302.70, down $5.80Jul. soybean oil 74.56, up 44 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.83 and 1/4, up 3 and 1/4 centsAug. live cattle $236.72, down $4.92Aug. feeder cattle $350.70, down $3.20Jul. lean hogs $97.37, down $1.42Jul. […]

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