Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:30:31 +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/weather-impacting-weed-control/ Weather impacting weed control https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962608634/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weather-impacting-weed-control/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962608634/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weather-impacting-weed-control/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:30:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314353 A professor of weed science at the University of Illinois says many farmers have faced challenges in terms of weed control this year.  Aaron Hager tells Brownfield, “It’s been all over the board, around the state this year.”  He says, “We had some very good timely rainfalls when we were doing a lot of our […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962608634/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weather-impacting-weed-control/feed/ 0A professor of weed science at the University of Illinois says many farmers have faced challenges in terms of weed control this year.  Aaron Hager tells Brownfield, “It’s been all over the board, around the state this year.”  He says, “We had some very good timely rainfalls when we were doing a lot of our […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/indiana-hemp-shows-strong-growth-potential-despite-challenging-2026-growing-season/ Indiana hemp shows strong growth potential despite challenging 2026 growing season https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962606372/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-hemp-shows-strong-growth-potential-despite-challenging-growing-season/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962606372/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-hemp-shows-strong-growth-potential-despite-challenging-growing-season/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:22:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314350 Purdue Extension’s hemp specialist says 2026 has been a challenging year for many industrial hemp growers across the state. Margurite Bolt says variable weather patterns have slowed crop development.  “We had an exceptionally wet spring, so we had to fit our hemp into a dry window,” she says. “It has finally persisted and sent down […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962606372/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-hemp-shows-strong-growth-potential-despite-challenging-growing-season/feed/ 0Purdue Extension’s hemp specialist says 2026 has been a challenging year for many industrial hemp growers across the state. Margurite Bolt says variable weather patterns have slowed crop development.  “We had an exceptionally wet spring, so we had to fit our hemp into a dry window,” she says. “It has finally persisted and sent down […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-farmers-care-accepting-hogs-for-hunger-donations/ Missouri Farmers Care accepting Hogs for Hunger donations https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962591711/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Farmers-Care-accepting-Hogs-for-Hunger-donations/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962591711/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Farmers-Care-accepting-Hogs-for-Hunger-donations/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314339 The executive director for Missouri Farmers Care says spots are still available for Missouri livestock exhibitors who want to participate in the Hogs for Hunger program at the upcoming Missouri State Fair. Ashley McCarty tells Brownfield “As pig exhibitors get ready to converge at the fair, we accept up to 50 hogs that they commit […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962591711/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Farmers-Care-accepting-Hogs-for-Hunger-donations/feed/ 0The executive director for Missouri Farmers Care says spots are still available for Missouri livestock exhibitors who want to participate in the Hogs for Hunger program at the upcoming Missouri State Fair. Ashley McCarty tells Brownfield “As pig exhibitors get ready to converge at the fair, we accept up to 50 hogs that they commit […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cattle-industry-watches-usda-reports-for-clues-on-future-herd-rebuilding/ Cattle industry watches USDA reports for clues on future herd rebuilding https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962556170/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-industry-watches-USDA-reports-for-clues-on-future-herd-rebuilding/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962556170/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-industry-watches-USDA-reports-for-clues-on-future-herd-rebuilding/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:29:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314294 The cattle industry continues to look for any signs of herd expansion.   University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine says the first thing he’s looking for is the percentage of heifers on feed, a statistic that’s only found in quarterly reports. “I think we’ll see what we’ve been seeing really the last couple of years, kind of the slow and gradual […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962556170/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-industry-watches-USDA-reports-for-clues-on-future-herd-rebuilding/feed/ 0The cattle industry continues to look for any signs of herd expansion.   University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine says the first thing he’s looking for is the percentage of heifers on feed, a statistic that’s only found in quarterly reports. “I think we’ll see what we’ve been seeing really the last couple of years, kind of the slow and gradual […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/august-weather-the-final-piece-of-the-yield-and-profit-puzzle/ August weather: the final piece of the yield and profit puzzle https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962546618/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~August-weather-the-final-piece-of-the-yield-and-profit-puzzle/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962546618/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~August-weather-the-final-piece-of-the-yield-and-profit-puzzle/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:59:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=314341 An atmospheric scientist says August weather could still have a major impact on crop yields, markets, and profitability as the forecast uncertainty continues. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions tells Brownfield… “When it comes to corn, it might be a game of attrition unless August weather is just cool and brings in timely rain. Then, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962546618/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~August-weather-the-final-piece-of-the-yield-and-profit-puzzle/feed/ 0An atmospheric scientist says August weather could still have a major impact on crop yields, markets, and profitability as the forecast uncertainty continues. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions tells Brownfield… “When it comes to corn, it might be a game of attrition unless August weather is just cool and brings in timely rain. Then, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-offers-35-million-to-expand-feral-hog-control-efforts/ USDA offers $35 million to expand feral hog control efforts https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962290988/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-offers-million-to-expand-feral-hog-control-efforts/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962290988/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-offers-million-to-expand-feral-hog-control-efforts/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:58:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314317 The USDA is making $35 million available for new partnerships to support feral swine eradication and control in 14 states, including Missouri. Partners selected to participate in the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program will provide landowners with restoration assistance, on-farm trapping efforts and provide related services, like training. Funding will be provided through […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962290988/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-offers-million-to-expand-feral-hog-control-efforts/feed/ 0The USDA is making $35 million available for new partnerships to support feral swine eradication and control in 14 states, including Missouri. Partners selected to participate in the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program will provide landowners with restoration assistance, on-farm trapping efforts and provide related services, like training. Funding will be provided through […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-pilots-nextgen-crop-insurance-program-for-farmers-using-regenerative-practices/ Michigan pilots NextGen Crop Insurance Program for farmers using regenerative practices https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962290991/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-pilots-NextGen-Crop-Insurance-Program-for-farmers-using-regenerative-practices/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962290991/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-pilots-NextGen-Crop-Insurance-Program-for-farmers-using-regenerative-practices/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:56:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314337 A crop insurance program to help farmers incorporating regenerative agriculture practices is being piloted in a few select Michigan counties. Tina Owens leads the Resilience and Agriculture Lending and Insurance Coalition (RALIC). “It is meant to expand very rapidly into other corn and soy states across the entire Midwest,” she shares. “While it’s the first, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962290991/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-pilots-NextGen-Crop-Insurance-Program-for-farmers-using-regenerative-practices/feed/ 0A crop insurance program to help farmers incorporating regenerative agriculture practices is being piloted in a few select Michigan counties. Tina Owens leads the Resilience and Agriculture Lending and Insurance Coalition (RALIC). “It is meant to expand very rapidly into other corn and soy states across the entire Midwest,” she shares. “While it’s the first, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/uncertainty-the-new-normal-in-agriculture/ Uncertainty the new normal in agriculture https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962290994/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Uncertainty-the-new-normal-in-agriculture/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962290994/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Uncertainty-the-new-normal-in-agriculture/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:55:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314331 The founder of an ag market intelligence firm suggests agriculture has never faced so much uncertainty. Susan Stroud with No Bull Agriculture says an index of economic policy uncertainty seemed to peak in April of 2025 when the Liberation Day tariffs were issued. “It was at the point where we’re all going ‘I don’t even […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962290994/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Uncertainty-the-new-normal-in-agriculture/feed/ 0The founder of an ag market intelligence firm suggests agriculture has never faced so much uncertainty. Susan Stroud with No Bull Agriculture says an index of economic policy uncertainty seemed to peak in April of 2025 when the Liberation Day tariffs were issued. “It was at the point where we’re all going ‘I don’t even […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-ffa-to-pack-250000-meals-during-drive-to-feed-kids-at-mo-state-fair/ Missouri FFA to pack 250,000 meals during Drive to Feed Kids at MO State Fair https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962288399/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-FFA-to-pack-meals-during-Drive-to-Feed-Kids-at-MO-State-Fair/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962288399/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-FFA-to-pack-meals-during-Drive-to-Feed-Kids-at-MO-State-Fair/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:51:54 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314323 The Drive to Feed Kids is returning to the Missouri State Fair, scheduled for Tuesday, August 18. Ashley McCarty is with Missouri Farmers Care, a non-profit alliance that organizes the effort. “Over two days in Missouri, FFA students will come together and pack 250,000 meals recognizing America’s 250th birthday, and those meals will also go […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962288399/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-FFA-to-pack-meals-during-Drive-to-Feed-Kids-at-MO-State-Fair/feed/ 0The Drive to Feed Kids is returning to the Missouri State Fair, scheduled for Tuesday, August 18. Ashley McCarty is with Missouri Farmers Care, a non-profit alliance that organizes the effort. “Over two days in Missouri, FFA students will come together and pack 250,000 meals recognizing America’s 250th birthday, and those meals will also go […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/china-leads-the-way-for-old-crop-soybean-export-sales/ China leads the way for old, crop soybean export sales https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962290997/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-leads-the-way-for-old-crop-soybean-export-sales/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962290997/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-leads-the-way-for-old-crop-soybean-export-sales/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:51:54 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314300 China continues to show strong interest in U.S. soybeans. The USDA says China was the leading buyer for both old and new crop U.S. beans during the week ending July 16th. U.S. prices are competitive against Brazil and China is trying to meet pledged purchase levels agreed to last year during trade negotiations. New crop […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962290997/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-leads-the-way-for-old-crop-soybean-export-sales/feed/ 0China continues to show strong interest in U.S. soybeans. The USDA says China was the leading buyer for both old and new crop U.S. beans during the week ending July 16th. U.S. prices are competitive against Brazil and China is trying to meet pledged purchase levels agreed to last year during trade negotiations. New crop […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wisconsin-farmers-union-farm-bill-needs-permanent-disaster-assistance-program/ Wisconsin Farmers Union: farm bill needs permanent disaster assistance program https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962288363/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-Farmers-Union-farm-bill-needs-permanent-disaster-assistance-program/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962288363/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-Farmers-Union-farm-bill-needs-permanent-disaster-assistance-program/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:49:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314329 The Wisconsin Farmers Union President says a permanent disaster assistance program in the farm bill would simplify the current ad hoc process. Darin Von Ruden tells Brownfield, “When you have natural disasters, floods, droughts, winter storms, things like that, tornadoes, that money is more readily available and sooner versus having to go back and ask […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962288363/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-Farmers-Union-farm-bill-needs-permanent-disaster-assistance-program/feed/ 0The Wisconsin Farmers Union President says a permanent disaster assistance program in the farm bill would simplify the current ad hoc process. Darin Von Ruden tells Brownfield, “When you have natural disasters, floods, droughts, winter storms, things like that, tornadoes, that money is more readily available and sooner versus having to go back and ask […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-higher-heading-into-friday-11/ Cattle futures higher heading into Friday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962288354/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-heading-into-Friday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962288354/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-heading-into-Friday/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:48:16 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314315 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, oversold, watching direct business and waiting on Friday’s reports from the USDA.  August live cattle closed $2.20 higher at $225.40 and October live cattle closed $2.17 higher at $221.37.  August feeder cattle closed $2.60 higher at $343.77 and September feeder cattle closed $3.65 higher […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962288354/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-heading-into-Friday/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, oversold, watching direct business and waiting on Friday’s reports from the USDA.  August live cattle closed $2.20 higher at $225.40 and October live cattle closed $2.17 higher at $221.37.  August feeder cattle closed $2.60 higher at $343.77 and September feeder cattle closed $3.65 higher […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/desiccation-not-bringing-many-advantages-to-northern-soybean-growers/ Desiccation not bringing many advantages to northern soybean growers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962288357/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Desiccation-not-bringing-many-advantages-to-northern-soybean-growers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962288357/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Desiccation-not-bringing-many-advantages-to-northern-soybean-growers/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:48:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314330 An extension specialist with Michigan State University says soybean growers in northern states aren’t likely to see much advantage using desiccation techniques. During a recent Science for Success webinar, Dr. Christy Sprague says the practice of prematurely defoliating the soybean plants to hasten harvest is popular in the south, but… “It’s probably not really helping […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962288357/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Desiccation-not-bringing-many-advantages-to-northern-soybean-growers/feed/ 0An extension specialist with Michigan State University says soybean growers in northern states aren’t likely to see much advantage using desiccation techniques. During a recent Science for Success webinar, Dr. Christy Sprague says the practice of prematurely defoliating the soybean plants to hasten harvest is popular in the south, but… “It’s probably not really helping […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-july-23-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 23, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962288360/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962288360/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:47:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314286 Sep. corn $4.64, up 2 centsAug. soybeans $12.37 and 1/2, up 4 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal $329.90, down $1.70Aug. soybean oil 75.59, up 11 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.96 and 1/4, down 9 and 1/2 centsAug. live cattle $225.40, up $2.20Aug. feeder cattle $343.77, up $2.60Aug. lean hogs $102.15, up 70 centsAug. Class III milk […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962288360/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/feed/ 0Sep. corn $4.64, up 2 centsAug. soybeans $12.37 and 1/2, up 4 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal $329.90, down $1.70Aug. soybean oil 75.59, up 11 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.96 and 1/4, down 9 and 1/2 centsAug. live cattle $225.40, up $2.20Aug. feeder cattle $343.77, up $2.60Aug. lean hogs $102.15, up 70 centsAug. Class III milk […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/purdue-university-extension-research-focused-on-improving-profitability-for-hemp-growers/ Purdue University Extension research focused on improving profitability for hemp growers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962286005/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Purdue-University-Extension-research-focused-on-improving-profitability-for-hemp-growers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962286005/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Purdue-University-Extension-research-focused-on-improving-profitability-for-hemp-growers/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:46:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314327 New research from Purdue University could help hemp growers lower input costs and improve overall profitability. Extension specialist Margurite Bolt says ongoing field trials are testing how different genetics can improve yield. “We’re finding that we don’t need a lot of nitrogen in particular to get a really healthy crop with a lot of biomass,” […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962286005/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Purdue-University-Extension-research-focused-on-improving-profitability-for-hemp-growers/feed/ 0New research from Purdue University could help hemp growers lower input costs and improve overall profitability. Extension specialist Margurite Bolt says ongoing field trials are testing how different genetics can improve yield. “We’re finding that we don’t need a lot of nitrogen in particular to get a really healthy crop with a lot of biomass,” […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/the-cost-of-banning-glyphosate/ The cost of banning glyphosate https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962286008/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-cost-of-banning-glyphosate/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962286008/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-cost-of-banning-glyphosate/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:44:11 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314322 A professor of weed science at the University of Illinois says a new analysis finds the economic cost of a glyphosate ban would be monumental. Aaron Hager says the research done in conjunction with the Illinois Soybean Association shows Illinois farmers alone would lose up to $600 million every year.   “What would be the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962286008/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-cost-of-banning-glyphosate/feed/ 0A professor of weed science at the University of Illinois says a new analysis finds the economic cost of a glyphosate ban would be monumental. Aaron Hager says the research done in conjunction with the Illinois Soybean Association shows Illinois farmers alone would lose up to $600 million every year.   “What would be the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-corn-mixed-still-watching-weather/ Soybeans, corn mixed, still watching weather https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962286011/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-mixed-still-watching-weather/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962286011/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-mixed-still-watching-weather/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:43:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314287 Soybeans were mixed, mostly modestly higher. Forecasts have a return to hotter, drier conditions in some key growing areas starting late this weekend. Still, parts of the region do have better chances for rain than other areas, which could lessen some of the heat impact. Unknown destinations bought 126,000 tons of new crop U.S. beans […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962286011/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-mixed-still-watching-weather/feed/ 0Soybeans were mixed, mostly modestly higher. Forecasts have a return to hotter, drier conditions in some key growing areas starting late this weekend. Still, parts of the region do have better chances for rain than other areas, which could lessen some of the heat impact. Unknown destinations bought 126,000 tons of new crop U.S. beans […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/nmpf-seeking-input-on-farm-program-version-2028-updates/ NMPF seeking input on FARM Program Version 2028 updates https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962285969/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NMPF-seeking-input-on-FARM-Program-Version-updates/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962285969/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NMPF-seeking-input-on-FARM-Program-Version-updates/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:42:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314324 The National Milk Producers Federation is looking at ways to help producers improve their dairy management practices.  Dr. Meggan Hain says updates to the National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management Program are focused on improving industry standards for animal care and workforce development. “With the diversity of the program, we need to find that best fit […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962285969/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NMPF-seeking-input-on-FARM-Program-Version-updates/feed/ 0The National Milk Producers Federation is looking at ways to help producers improve their dairy management practices.  Dr. Meggan Hain says updates to the National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management Program are focused on improving industry standards for animal care and workforce development. “With the diversity of the program, we need to find that best fit […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/growers-say-cheap-asparagus-imports-muted-this-seasons-market-potential/ Growers say cheap asparagus imports muted this season’s market potential https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962285972/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Growers-say-cheap-asparagus-imports-muted-this-season%e2%80%99s-market-potential/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962285972/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Growers-say-cheap-asparagus-imports-muted-this-season%e2%80%99s-market-potential/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:41:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314318 The chair of the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board Chair says rising imports continue to threaten what little American production is left. “Having to deal with imports coming in just totally wreck their industry.” Sarah Greiner and her husband Todd have been growing asparagus for more than three decades in the nation’s largest producing region along Michigan’s […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962285972/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Growers-say-cheap-asparagus-imports-muted-this-season%e2%80%99s-market-potential/feed/ 0The chair of the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board Chair says rising imports continue to threaten what little American production is left. “Having to deal with imports coming in just totally wreck their industry.” Sarah Greiner and her husband Todd have been growing asparagus for more than three decades in the nation’s largest producing region along Michigan’s […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/soil-cracks-highlight-worsening-drought-in-some-kansas-fields/ Soil cracks highlight worsening drought in some Kansas fields https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962285975/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soil-cracks-highlight-worsening-drought-in-some-Kansas-fields/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962285975/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soil-cracks-highlight-worsening-drought-in-some-Kansas-fields/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:40:53 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314319 North-central Kansas farmer Brett Grauerholz says ongoing drought is stressing his corn and soybean crops.   “Luckily with some irrigation in the area, we’ve been able to keep it going and keep reproductive stages going since we’re starting to hit that in the soybeans are in that in the corn.” He says it’s been nearly […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962285975/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soil-cracks-highlight-worsening-drought-in-some-Kansas-fields/feed/ 0North-central Kansas farmer Brett Grauerholz says ongoing drought is stressing his corn and soybean crops.   “Luckily with some irrigation in the area, we’ve been able to keep it going and keep reproductive stages going since we’re starting to hit that in the soybeans are in that in the corn.” He says it’s been nearly […]

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