Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:29:36 +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/drought-improvement-seen-in-southwest-iowa/ Drought improvement seen in southwest Iowa https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954360638/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drought-improvement-seen-in-southwest-Iowa/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954360638/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drought-improvement-seen-in-southwest-Iowa/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:29:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310242 A southwest Iowa farmer says planting is in full swing in his area following some recent rains. Duane Aistrope raises corn and soybeans in Fremont County. “We’ve had some issues with our planter. Did a bunch of computer updates and stuff and they weren’t talking to each other. But, a lot of guys are out […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954360638/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drought-improvement-seen-in-southwest-Iowa/feed/ 0A southwest Iowa farmer says planting is in full swing in his area following some recent rains. Duane Aistrope raises corn and soybeans in Fremont County. “We’ve had some issues with our planter. Did a bunch of computer updates and stuff and they weren’t talking to each other. But, a lot of guys are out […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-spending-bill-clears-house-subcommittee-with-limited-cuts-it-investments/ USDA spending bill clears House subcommittee with limited cuts, IT investments https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954359774/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-spending-bill-clears-House-subcommittee-with-limited-cuts-IT-investments/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954359774/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-spending-bill-clears-House-subcommittee-with-limited-cuts-IT-investments/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:17:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310238 The U.S. House Ag Appropriations subcommittee has passed a partisan USDA budget that would cut funding slightly next year. During this morning’s markup, Republican chair Andy Harris said the proposal prioritizes essential services of the department. “This legislation reflects a clear conservative commitment to fiscal responsibility while ensuring that America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities remain a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954359774/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-spending-bill-clears-House-subcommittee-with-limited-cuts-IT-investments/feed/ 0The U.S. House Ag Appropriations subcommittee has passed a partisan USDA budget that would cut funding slightly next year. During this morning’s markup, Republican chair Andy Harris said the proposal prioritizes essential services of the department. “This legislation reflects a clear conservative commitment to fiscal responsibility while ensuring that America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities remain a […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/congressman-says-e15-critical-to-farm-bill-vote/ Congressman says E15 critical to farm bill vote https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954356414/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Congressman-says-E-critical-to-farm-bill-vote/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954356414/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Congressman-says-E-critical-to-farm-bill-vote/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:14:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310236 A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says his vote on the farm bill hinges on year-round E15. “To get me to a yes, we’re going to need definitive answers on year-round E15.” Illinois Democratic Congressman Eric Sorensen says those answers are in the E15 amendment brought forward by the House Rural Domestic Energy […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954356414/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Congressman-says-E-critical-to-farm-bill-vote/feed/ 0A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says his vote on the farm bill hinges on year-round E15. “To get me to a yes, we’re going to need definitive answers on year-round E15.” Illinois Democratic Congressman Eric Sorensen says those answers are in the E15 amendment brought forward by the House Rural Domestic Energy […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2757/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954355919/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954355919/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:05:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310232 A more active round of direct cash cattle trade is underway.  Dressed deals in Nebraska are at $386, $2 lower than the previous week’s weighted average basis, and fully steady with this week’s business.  Live deals are marked at $246, also steady with this week’s trade and $2 below last week’s weighted averages.  Look for […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954355919/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0A more active round of direct cash cattle trade is underway.  Dressed deals in Nebraska are at $386, $2 lower than the previous week’s weighted average basis, and fully steady with this week’s business.  Live deals are marked at $246, also steady with this week’s trade and $2 below last week’s weighted averages.  Look for […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/not-very-appealing-low-crop-prices-weigh-on-minnesota-farmer-going-into-planting/ “Not very appealing”: low crop prices weigh on Minnesota farmer going into planting https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954355013/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Not-very-appealing-low-crop-prices-weigh-on-Minnesota-farmer-going-into-planting/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954355013/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Not-very-appealing-low-crop-prices-weigh-on-Minnesota-farmer-going-into-planting/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:52:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310235 Low corn and soybean prices concern southeast Minnesota farmer Ryan Buck. “Crop prices are not very appealing right now, so that weighs on a guy’s mind.” Especially going into planting season, he says. “To put a crop in the ground that (we might not break even), we might make some money or maybe we’ll lose […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954355013/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Not-very-appealing-low-crop-prices-weigh-on-Minnesota-farmer-going-into-planting/feed/ 0Low corn and soybean prices concern southeast Minnesota farmer Ryan Buck. “Crop prices are not very appealing right now, so that weighs on a guy’s mind.” Especially going into planting season, he says. “To put a crop in the ground that (we might not break even), we might make some money or maybe we’ll lose […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/pork-export-sales-decline-after-reductions-cancelations/ Pork export sales decline after reductions, cancelations https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954354593/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Pork-export-sales-decline-after-reductions-cancelations/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954354593/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Pork-export-sales-decline-after-reductions-cancelations/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:42:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310233 Pork export sales dipped to a marketing year low during the week ending April 16th. The USDA says several of key trading partners did buy U.S. pork last week but reduced their initial purchases and there were a handful of notable cancelations. Old crop corn, soybean meal, rice, and cotton also saw week-to-week declines. Export […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954354593/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Pork-export-sales-decline-after-reductions-cancelations/feed/ 0Pork export sales dipped to a marketing year low during the week ending April 16th. The USDA says several of key trading partners did buy U.S. pork last week but reduced their initial purchases and there were a handful of notable cancelations. Old crop corn, soybean meal, rice, and cotton also saw week-to-week declines. Export […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/high-urea-prices-likely-to-linger/ High urea prices likely to linger https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954354572/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-urea-prices-likely-to-linger/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954354572/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-urea-prices-likely-to-linger/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:35:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310228 An agricultural economist with North Dakota State University says farmers aren’t likely to see relief from high urea prices anytime soon. During a webinar Thursday hosted by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Shawn Arita says disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz will linger. “Even in the most optimistic scenario, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954354572/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-urea-prices-likely-to-linger/feed/ 0An agricultural economist with North Dakota State University says farmers aren’t likely to see relief from high urea prices anytime soon. During a webinar Thursday hosted by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Shawn Arita says disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz will linger. “Even in the most optimistic scenario, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/another-outbreak-of-wildfires-scorch-western-corn-belt/ Another outbreak of wildfires scorch Western Corn Belt https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954353204/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Another-outbreak-of-wildfires-scorch-Western-Corn-Belt/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954353204/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Another-outbreak-of-wildfires-scorch-Western-Corn-Belt/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:56:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310229 Low-humidity and high winds have sparked another outbreak of wildfires in several parts of the Great Plains. Ag meteorologist Brian Fuchs with the National Drought Mitigation Center says numerous incidents were reported in Nebraska, South Dakota, Wyoming and Colorado on Wednesday. “Something that starts off small and then all of a sudden it explodes into […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954353204/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Another-outbreak-of-wildfires-scorch-Western-Corn-Belt/feed/ 0Low-humidity and high winds have sparked another outbreak of wildfires in several parts of the Great Plains. Ag meteorologist Brian Fuchs with the National Drought Mitigation Center says numerous incidents were reported in Nebraska, South Dakota, Wyoming and Colorado on Wednesday. “Something that starts off small and then all of a sudden it explodes into […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ustr-trade-talks-aim-to-expand-exports-for-u-s-soybeans/ USTR: Trade talks aim to expand exports for U.S. soybeans https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954350552/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USTR-Trade-talks-aim-to-expand-exports-for-US-soybeans/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954350552/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USTR-Trade-talks-aim-to-expand-exports-for-US-soybeans/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:43:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310227 The U.S. Trade Representative says the Trump administration remains committed to strengthening U.S. soybean exports. Ambassador Jamieson Greer says President Trump’s tariff strategy is bringing countries to the bargaining table. “We’ve obtained commitments for tariff elimination or reductions for soybeans and soybean meal in Argentina, Cambodia, Ecuador, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Taiwan,” he says. “We’re seeing diverse […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954350552/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USTR-Trade-talks-aim-to-expand-exports-for-US-soybeans/feed/ 0The U.S. Trade Representative says the Trump administration remains committed to strengthening U.S. soybean exports. Ambassador Jamieson Greer says President Trump’s tariff strategy is bringing countries to the bargaining table. “We’ve obtained commitments for tariff elimination or reductions for soybeans and soybean meal in Argentina, Cambodia, Ecuador, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Taiwan,” he says. “We’re seeing diverse […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/biofuels-supporters-push-for-year-round-e15-in-farm-bill-amendment/ Biofuels supporters push for year-round E15 in farm bill amendment https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954350051/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Biofuels-supporters-push-for-yearround-E-in-farm-bill-amendment/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954350051/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Biofuels-supporters-push-for-yearround-E-in-farm-bill-amendment/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:29:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310224 Biofuels supporters say they’re cautiously optimistic that a new legislative proposal expanding sales of ethanol will finally move forward in Congress.   Brian Jennings, CEO of the American Coalition for Ethanol, says the measure —developed by the House Rural Domestic Energy Council – includes key policy changes. “I think on balance this is really well […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954350051/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Biofuels-supporters-push-for-yearround-E-in-farm-bill-amendment/feed/ 0Biofuels supporters say they’re cautiously optimistic that a new legislative proposal expanding sales of ethanol will finally move forward in Congress.   Brian Jennings, CEO of the American Coalition for Ethanol, says the measure —developed by the House Rural Domestic Energy Council – includes key policy changes. “I think on balance this is really well […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/potato-planting-has-started-in-wisconsin/ Potato planting has started in Wisconsin https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954346232/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Potato-planting-has-started-in-Wisconsin/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954346232/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Potato-planting-has-started-in-Wisconsin/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:44:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310223 Potato planting has begun in Wisconsin, as fields start to dry out after a very wet April. Ryan Walther with Alsom Farms and Produce tells Brownfield they have three planters rolling, but they’re working where field conditions allow. “In our sandier fields, they’re a little wet but not too bad. In any of the fields […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954346232/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Potato-planting-has-started-in-Wisconsin/feed/ 0Potato planting has begun in Wisconsin, as fields start to dry out after a very wet April. Ryan Walther with Alsom Farms and Produce tells Brownfield they have three planters rolling, but they’re working where field conditions allow. “In our sandier fields, they’re a little wet but not too bad. In any of the fields […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/vaden-usda-working-to-restore-trust-in-ag-data/ Vaden: USDA working to restore trust in ag data https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954336896/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Vaden-USDA-working-to-restore-trust-in-ag-data/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954336896/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Vaden-USDA-working-to-restore-trust-in-ag-data/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310211 The USDA says it has a plan to rebuild farmers’ trust in USDA data. Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden, along with a panel of USDA leaders told attendees at a data users meeting in Kansas City this week the USDA would be providing more explanation on what goes into reports, along with a new year-in-review. “As […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954336896/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Vaden-USDA-working-to-restore-trust-in-ag-data/feed/ 0The USDA says it has a plan to rebuild farmers’ trust in USDA data. Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden, along with a panel of USDA leaders told attendees at a data users meeting in Kansas City this week the USDA would be providing more explanation on what goes into reports, along with a new year-in-review. “As […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/farmers-continue-to-prioritize-input-cost-management/ Farmers continue to prioritize input cost management https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954326486/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-continue-to-prioritize-input-cost-management/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954326486/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-continue-to-prioritize-input-cost-management/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=310214 High input costs continue to impact farm finances for growers across the country. On this episode of Managing for Profit, three Iowa farmers outline some of their decision making to ensure stability on the farm in 2026.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954326486/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-continue-to-prioritize-input-cost-management/feed/ 0High input costs continue to impact farm finances for growers across the country. On this episode of Managing for Profit, three Iowa farmers outline some of their decision making to ensure stability on the farm in 2026.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/u-s-milk-production-continues-to-go-up/ U.S. milk production continues to go up https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954322022/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-milk-production-continues-to-go-up/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954322022/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-milk-production-continues-to-go-up/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310216 Milk production continues to go up in the United States. USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service says March production was up 2.4 percent, and the January-through-March first quarter milk production was up 2.9 percent. Production per cow averaged 2,133 pounds during March, seven pounds more than a year ago.  The twenty-four major producing states had 9.18 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954322022/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-milk-production-continues-to-go-up/feed/ 0Milk production continues to go up in the United States. USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service says March production was up 2.4 percent, and the January-through-March first quarter milk production was up 2.9 percent. Production per cow averaged 2,133 pounds during March, seven pounds more than a year ago.  The twenty-four major producing states had 9.18 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/many-farmers-utilize-life-insurance-for-farm-financing/ Many farmers utilize life insurance for farm financing https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954274772/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Many-farmers-utilize-life-insurance-for-farm-financing/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954274772/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Many-farmers-utilize-life-insurance-for-farm-financing/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:55:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310195 A financial advisor says farmers can often get financing for farm expenses without going to the bank. Mary Jo Irmen with FiscalBridge LLC tells Brownfield the key is in a properly set-up whole life insurance policy. “Not universal life, not variable, not indexed universal, whole life with a dividend-paying company structured correctly so we have […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954274772/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Many-farmers-utilize-life-insurance-for-farm-financing/feed/ 0A financial advisor says farmers can often get financing for farm expenses without going to the bank. Mary Jo Irmen with FiscalBridge LLC tells Brownfield the key is in a properly set-up whole life insurance policy. “Not universal life, not variable, not indexed universal, whole life with a dividend-paying company structured correctly so we have […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farmer-says-next-two-growing-seasons-could-test-farm-finances/ Farmer says next two growing seasons could test farm finances https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954273725/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmer-says-next-two-growing-seasons-could-test-farm-finances/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954273725/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmer-says-next-two-growing-seasons-could-test-farm-finances/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:45:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310208 A central Iowa farmer says the next two growing seasons will test many farmers financially. Morey Hill says the price of diesel is impacting budgets in 2026. “Kind of used to it with fertilizer as far as knowing what to expect. But man you look at diesel and it’s sticker shock. I hope we can […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954273725/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmer-says-next-two-growing-seasons-could-test-farm-finances/feed/ 0A central Iowa farmer says the next two growing seasons will test many farmers financially. Morey Hill says the price of diesel is impacting budgets in 2026. “Kind of used to it with fertilizer as far as knowing what to expect. But man you look at diesel and it’s sticker shock. I hope we can […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-farmer-plans-more-soybeans-as-input-costs-shape-planting-decisions/ Iowa farmer plans more soybeans as input costs shape planting decisions https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954273713/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-farmer-plans-more-soybeans-as-input-costs-shape-planting-decisions/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954273713/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-farmer-plans-more-soybeans-as-input-costs-shape-planting-decisions/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:43:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310207 A farmer in eastern Iowa says he intends to plant more soybeans than corn this year. Dave Walton farms near the Mississippi River… “Normally we put in a little bit of corn on corn every year. We’re flipping all of those acres to soybeans. Profit potential in soybeans looks better, and it’s a little less […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954273713/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-farmer-plans-more-soybeans-as-input-costs-shape-planting-decisions/feed/ 0A farmer in eastern Iowa says he intends to plant more soybeans than corn this year. Dave Walton farms near the Mississippi River… “Normally we put in a little bit of corn on corn every year. We’re flipping all of those acres to soybeans. Profit potential in soybeans looks better, and it’s a little less […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-products-see-profit-taking-corn-and-wheat-finish-mixed/ Soybeans, products see profit taking, corn and wheat finish mixed https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272603/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-products-see-profit-taking-corn-and-wheat-finish-mixed/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272603/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-products-see-profit-taking-corn-and-wheat-finish-mixed/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:35:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310168 Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. The trade is waiting for any clarity on a major trade meeting with China, expected to happen next month. The ongoing volatility around the military actions in Iran and the Middle East is clouding those negotiations, partially because China is a major trading partner of not […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272603/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-products-see-profit-taking-corn-and-wheat-finish-mixed/feed/ 0Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. The trade is waiting for any clarity on a major trade meeting with China, expected to happen next month. The ongoing volatility around the military actions in Iran and the Middle East is clouding those negotiations, partially because China is a major trading partner of not […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ustr-weighs-in-on-usmca-updates-prior-to-july-review/ USTR weighs in on USMCA updates prior to July review https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272051/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USTR-weighs-in-on-USMCA-updates-prior-to-July-review/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272051/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USTR-weighs-in-on-USMCA-updates-prior-to-July-review/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:30:24 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310203 The U.S. Trade Representative says he would like to see changes made to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement to better support American agriculture. Ambassador Jamieson Greer says USTR has been meeting with Mexico to discuss the terms prior to the joint review this summer. “We’ve been focused on Rules of Origin and economic security,” he says. “We’ve […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272051/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USTR-weighs-in-on-USMCA-updates-prior-to-July-review/feed/ 0The U.S. Trade Representative says he would like to see changes made to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement to better support American agriculture. Ambassador Jamieson Greer says USTR has been meeting with Mexico to discuss the terms prior to the joint review this summer. “We’ve been focused on Rules of Origin and economic security,” he says. “We’ve […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-remain-under-pressure/ Cattle futures remain under pressure https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272054/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-remain-under-pressure/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272054/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-remain-under-pressure/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:29:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310206 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower, pressured by technical liquidation and watching direct business develop.  June live cattle closed $.47 lower at $243.07 and August live cattle closed $.52 lower at $239.18.  May feeder cattle closed $.12 lower at $358.42 and August feeder cattle closed $.07 lower at $358.87.  There […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272054/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-remain-under-pressure/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower, pressured by technical liquidation and watching direct business develop.  June live cattle closed $.47 lower at $243.07 and August live cattle closed $.52 lower at $239.18.  May feeder cattle closed $.12 lower at $358.42 and August feeder cattle closed $.07 lower at $358.87.  There […]

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