Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:56:22 +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/new-mid-ozark-fertilizer-plant-aims-to-improve-speed-supply-and-costs-for-missouri-farmers/ New Mid-Ozark fertilizer plant aims to improve speed, supply and costs for Missouri farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954162965/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-MidOzark-fertilizer-plant-aims-to-improve-speed-supply-and-costs-for-Missouri-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954162965/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-MidOzark-fertilizer-plant-aims-to-improve-speed-supply-and-costs-for-Missouri-farmers/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310096 MFA Incorporated and Black Family Enterprises have formed a joint venture called Mid-Ozark Fertilizer, LLC, to build a new dry fertilizer blending and distribution center near Lebanon, Missouri. Jason Weirich, the Chief Operations Officer with MFA, tells Brownfield the 10,000-ton facility will serve customers across south central Missouri. “We’re wanting to run a 60 to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954162965/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-MidOzark-fertilizer-plant-aims-to-improve-speed-supply-and-costs-for-Missouri-farmers/feed/ 0MFA Incorporated and Black Family Enterprises have formed a joint venture called Mid-Ozark Fertilizer, LLC, to build a new dry fertilizer blending and distribution center near Lebanon, Missouri. Jason Weirich, the Chief Operations Officer with MFA, tells Brownfield the 10,000-ton facility will serve customers across south central Missouri. “We’re wanting to run a 60 to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-breaks-ground-on-new-sterile-fly-as-part-of-its-new-world-screwworm-defense-strategy/ USDA breaks ground on new sterile fly as part of its New World screwworm defense strategy https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954162470/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-breaks-ground-on-new-sterile-fly-as-part-of-its-New-World-screwworm-defense-strategy/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954162470/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-breaks-ground-on-new-sterile-fly-as-part-of-its-New-World-screwworm-defense-strategy/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:50:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310093 A cow/calf operator in south Texas says sterile fly production is the key in pushing back the northern movement of New World screwworm.   Stephen Diebel, president of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association says the groundbreaking of the production facility at Moore Air Base in Edinburg, Texas is a major milestone. “It goes to show how these […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954162470/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-breaks-ground-on-new-sterile-fly-as-part-of-its-New-World-screwworm-defense-strategy/feed/ 0A cow/calf operator in south Texas says sterile fly production is the key in pushing back the northern movement of New World screwworm.   Stephen Diebel, president of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association says the groundbreaking of the production facility at Moore Air Base in Edinburg, Texas is a major milestone. “It goes to show how these […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/tight-seed-supply/ Tight seed supply https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954161723/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tight-seed-supply/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954161723/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tight-seed-supply/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:42:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310092 An agronomist with Dekalb / Asgrow says farmers need to avoid having to replant corn as much as possible this year. Lance Tarochione, who covers western Illinois, tells Brownfield, “We are very tight on supply on corn this year.”  He says, “If you have to replant, you’re likely not getting the same hybrid you planted […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954161723/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tight-seed-supply/feed/ 0An agronomist with Dekalb / Asgrow says farmers need to avoid having to replant corn as much as possible this year. Lance Tarochione, who covers western Illinois, tells Brownfield, “We are very tight on supply on corn this year.”  He says, “If you have to replant, you’re likely not getting the same hybrid you planted […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ag-lobbyist-additional-farmer-aid-likely-in-2026-but-not-guaranteed/ Ag lobbyist: additional farmer aid likely in 2026, but not guaranteed https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954156026/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-lobbyist-additional-farmer-aid-likely-in-but-not-guaranteed/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954156026/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-lobbyist-additional-farmer-aid-likely-in-but-not-guaranteed/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310067 An ag lobbyist says additional farmer ad-hoc assistance is likely, but not guaranteed. Randy Russell with the Russell Group says there’s support in the U.S. Senate for an additional $15 to $20 billion to help farmers get through tough times. “Exactly how that’s broken down, I can’t tell you. I know the specialty crop industry […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954156026/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-lobbyist-additional-farmer-aid-likely-in-but-not-guaranteed/feed/ 0An ag lobbyist says additional farmer ad-hoc assistance is likely, but not guaranteed. Randy Russell with the Russell Group says there’s support in the U.S. Senate for an additional $15 to $20 billion to help farmers get through tough times. “Exactly how that’s broken down, I can’t tell you. I know the specialty crop industry […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/a-pattern-shift-to-much-cooler-seasonally-active-perhaps-still-wet-for-many/ A pattern shift to much cooler; seasonally active, perhaps still wet for many https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954156548/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-pattern-shift-to-much-cooler-seasonally-active-perhaps-still-wet-for-many/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954156548/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-pattern-shift-to-much-cooler-seasonally-active-perhaps-still-wet-for-many/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=310081 Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of broadly below-normal temperatures from the Southwest to the northern and central Plains and upper Midwest, while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail in northern New England, the South, and the Pacific Northwest. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation across most of the country should contrast with […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954156548/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-pattern-shift-to-much-cooler-seasonally-active-perhaps-still-wet-for-many/feed/ 0Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of broadly below-normal temperatures from the Southwest to the northern and central Plains and upper Midwest, while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail in northern New England, the South, and the Pacific Northwest. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation across most of the country should contrast with […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/brownfield-ag-weather-today-1274/ Brownfield Ag Weather Today https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954154958/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954154958/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=310076 Lingering cool weather in the southern and eastern U.S. will be replaced by mid- to late-week warmth. Meanwhile, a slow-moving disturbance over eastern Texas will gradually weaken, although rain showers should linger in portions of the western and central Gulf Coast States through the middle of the week. Farther west, a slow-moving storm system will […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954154958/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/feed/ 0Lingering cool weather in the southern and eastern U.S. will be replaced by mid- to late-week warmth. Meanwhile, a slow-moving disturbance over eastern Texas will gradually weaken, although rain showers should linger in portions of the western and central Gulf Coast States through the middle of the week. Farther west, a slow-moving storm system will […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/advisor-says-understanding-money-can-help-farmers-operate-more-without-the-bank/ Advisor says understanding money can help farmers operate more without the bank https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954144623/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Advisor-says-understanding-money-can-help-farmers-operate-more-without-the-bank/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954144623/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Advisor-says-understanding-money-can-help-farmers-operate-more-without-the-bank/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=310074 Most farmers are familiar with banks, credit unions, and the farm credit system, but financial advisor and author Mary Jo Irman says a different tool can help farmers do more without the bank, but there’s an important first step… understanding how to use money.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954144623/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Advisor-says-understanding-money-can-help-farmers-operate-more-without-the-bank/feed/ 0Most farmers are familiar with banks, credit unions, and the farm credit system, but financial advisor and author Mary Jo Irman says a different tool can help farmers do more without the bank, but there’s an important first step… understanding how to use money.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/egg-market-reversal-from-historic-highs-to-deep-lows/ Egg market reversal: from historic highs to deep lows https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954138485/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Egg-market-reversal-from-historic-highs-to-deep-lows/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954138485/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Egg-market-reversal-from-historic-highs-to-deep-lows/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310068 The layer industry is concerned about low egg prices. Steve Taylor with Indiana-based MPS Egg Farms says the market has softened significantly since peaking in early 2025. “We’ve just come off one of the highest egg markets we’ve ever had, and now we’re going to one of the lowest egg markets we’ve ever had. So […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954138485/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Egg-market-reversal-from-historic-highs-to-deep-lows/feed/ 0The layer industry is concerned about low egg prices. Steve Taylor with Indiana-based MPS Egg Farms says the market has softened significantly since peaking in early 2025. “We’ve just come off one of the highest egg markets we’ve ever had, and now we’re going to one of the lowest egg markets we’ve ever had. So […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-farmers-push-soybean-planting-as-corn-rice-progress-advances/ Missouri farmers push soybean planting as corn, rice progress advances https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954119534/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-farmers-push-soybean-planting-as-corn-rice-progress-advances/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954119534/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-farmers-push-soybean-planting-as-corn-rice-progress-advances/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:22:10 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310072 The USDA says soybean planting progress has nearly doubled in the last week across Missouri, now at 14 percent complete. Andre Reis with University of Missouri Extension tells Brownfield each region of the state varies on progress, based on temperatures and the recent rains. “We definitely got more rainfall in the northeast region, for instance, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954119534/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-farmers-push-soybean-planting-as-corn-rice-progress-advances/feed/ 0The USDA says soybean planting progress has nearly doubled in the last week across Missouri, now at 14 percent complete. Andre Reis with University of Missouri Extension tells Brownfield each region of the state varies on progress, based on temperatures and the recent rains. “We definitely got more rainfall in the northeast region, for instance, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/fast-rice-planting-in-arkansas-comes-with-heavy-drought-challenges/ Fast rice planting in Arkansas comes with heavy drought challenges https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954119291/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fast-rice-planting-in-Arkansas-comes-with-heavy-drought-challenges/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954119291/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fast-rice-planting-in-Arkansas-comes-with-heavy-drought-challenges/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:18:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310070 An agronomist says rice planting is moving at a record pace in Arkansas, but drought conditions are starting to create challenges. The USDA reports 61 percent of the state’s rice crop has been planted, with 30 percent already emerged, both well ahead of average. “It’s excellent for getting planting done, but it’s giving us no […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954119291/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fast-rice-planting-in-Arkansas-comes-with-heavy-drought-challenges/feed/ 0An agronomist says rice planting is moving at a record pace in Arkansas, but drought conditions are starting to create challenges. The USDA reports 61 percent of the state’s rice crop has been planted, with 30 percent already emerged, both well ahead of average. “It’s excellent for getting planting done, but it’s giving us no […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/minnesota-crop-progress-edges-ahead-of-average-despite-rain-delays/ Minnesota crop progress edges ahead of average despite rain delays https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954118730/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-crop-progress-edges-ahead-of-average-despite-rain-delays/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954118730/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-crop-progress-edges-ahead-of-average-despite-rain-delays/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:00:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310064 Spring fieldwork is just beginning for southeast Minnesota farmer Ryan Buck. “We’re just kind of getting rolling here, we’ve done a little bit of light tillage on some sod that we picked up on some new ground. Otherwise we haven’t done much.” The Goodhue County corn and soybean grower tells Brownfield soils are drying out […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954118730/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-crop-progress-edges-ahead-of-average-despite-rain-delays/feed/ 0Spring fieldwork is just beginning for southeast Minnesota farmer Ryan Buck. “We’re just kind of getting rolling here, we’ve done a little bit of light tillage on some sod that we picked up on some new ground. Otherwise we haven’t done much.” The Goodhue County corn and soybean grower tells Brownfield soils are drying out […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-corn-planting-surges-to-14-as-farmers-hit-the-fields/ Iowa corn planting surges to 14% as farmers hit the fields https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954118469/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-corn-planting-surges-to-as-farmers-hit-the-fields/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954118469/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-corn-planting-surges-to-as-farmers-hit-the-fields/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:53:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310060 A southwest Iowa farmer begins planting this week. Carl Jardon of Randolph says conditions are good. “We did get a little bit of rain last week and it’s dry now, so I think we’re going to start planting.” He tells Brownfield rain is in the forecast Thursday night. “So hopefully we can get a lot […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954118469/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-corn-planting-surges-to-as-farmers-hit-the-fields/feed/ 0A southwest Iowa farmer begins planting this week. Carl Jardon of Randolph says conditions are good. “We did get a little bit of rain last week and it’s dry now, so I think we’re going to start planting.” He tells Brownfield rain is in the forecast Thursday night. “So hopefully we can get a lot […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wetness-slowing-wisconsin-field-progress/ Wetness slowing Wisconsin field progress https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954118472/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wetness-slowing-Wisconsin-field-progress/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954118472/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wetness-slowing-Wisconsin-field-progress/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:53:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310042 Most Wisconsin farmers are waiting for the land to dry out before attempting any fieldwork. One of them is Darin Von Ruden, Wisconsin’s Farmers Union President, who farms near Cashton in the driftless region. He tells Brownfield, “We’ve gotten more than enough moisture over the last two to three weeks that we’re probably looking at […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954118472/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wetness-slowing-Wisconsin-field-progress/feed/ 0Most Wisconsin farmers are waiting for the land to dry out before attempting any fieldwork. One of them is Darin Von Ruden, Wisconsin’s Farmers Union President, who farms near Cashton in the driftless region. He tells Brownfield, “We’ve gotten more than enough moisture over the last two to three weeks that we’re probably looking at […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-lower-to-start-the-week-20/ Cattle futures lower to start the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954118148/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-to-start-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954118148/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-to-start-the-week/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:40:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310062 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on technical liquidation. June live cattle closed $1.27 lower at $246.07 and August live cattle closed $1.22 lower at $241.60.  May feeder cattle closed $4.17 lower at $361.10 and August feeder cattle closed $4.32 lower at $361.35.  Direct cash cattle trade activity was quiet.  […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954118148/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-to-start-the-week/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on technical liquidation. June live cattle closed $1.27 lower at $246.07 and August live cattle closed $1.22 lower at $241.60.  May feeder cattle closed $4.17 lower at $361.10 and August feeder cattle closed $4.32 lower at $361.35.  Direct cash cattle trade activity was quiet.  […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/wheat-mixed-monday-despite-ongoing-drought-concerns/ Wheat mixed Monday, despite ongoing drought concerns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117401/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-mixed-Monday-despite-ongoing-drought-concerns/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117401/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-mixed-Monday-despite-ongoing-drought-concerns/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:34:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=309980 Soybeans were mixed. Planting weather generally looks favorable, with more rain in the forecast for parts of the Midwest. The USDA says 12% of U.S. soybeans are planted, compared to the five-year average of 5%. Argentina is looking at harvest delays, but early yields are good, even if there are concerns about quality. Brazil’s record […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117401/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-mixed-Monday-despite-ongoing-drought-concerns/feed/ 0Soybeans were mixed. Planting weather generally looks favorable, with more rain in the forecast for parts of the Midwest. The USDA says 12% of U.S. soybeans are planted, compared to the five-year average of 5%. Argentina is looking at harvest delays, but early yields are good, even if there are concerns about quality. Brazil’s record […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/planting-progressing-rapidly-in-illinois/ Planting progressing rapidly in Illinois https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117404/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Planting-progressing-rapidly-in-Illinois/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117404/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Planting-progressing-rapidly-in-Illinois/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:34:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310059 A southern Illinois farmer says he expects to wrap up planting this week. Granvil Travis, who raises corn, soybeans, and cattle in Massac County, tells Brownfield, “It’s definitely a lot different view than the last two years. We’ve been wet the last two years, but this year we’re dry.”  He says, “Planters are rolling in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117404/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Planting-progressing-rapidly-in-Illinois/feed/ 0A southern Illinois farmer says he expects to wrap up planting this week. Granvil Travis, who raises corn, soybeans, and cattle in Massac County, tells Brownfield, “It’s definitely a lot different view than the last two years. We’ve been wet the last two years, but this year we’re dry.”  He says, “Planters are rolling in […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/economist-warns-water-supplies-likely-impacting-western-production-this-year/ Economist warns water supplies likely impacting western production this year https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117353/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-warns-water-supplies-likely-impacting-western-production-this-year/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117353/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-warns-water-supplies-likely-impacting-western-production-this-year/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:27:49 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310004 An economist says the very low amounts of snow in the western mountains over the winter is a big concern for farmers and ranchers this year. Danny Munch with the American Farm Bureau Federation tells Brownfield Oregon has 10% of average snowpack, 19% in Arizona, 12% in New Mexico, and bigger drops between March and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117353/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-warns-water-supplies-likely-impacting-western-production-this-year/feed/ 0An economist says the very low amounts of snow in the western mountains over the winter is a big concern for farmers and ranchers this year. Danny Munch with the American Farm Bureau Federation tells Brownfield Oregon has 10% of average snowpack, 19% in Arizona, 12% in New Mexico, and bigger drops between March and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/frost-severely-damages-early-asparagus-harvest-in-michigan/ Frost severely damages early asparagus harvest in Michigan https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117107/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Frost-severely-damages-early-asparagus-harvest-in-Michigan/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117107/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Frost-severely-damages-early-asparagus-harvest-in-Michigan/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:25:10 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310050 A Southwest Michigan asparagus grower says Sunday night’s frost has decimated his crop. Jason Meachum tells Brownfield harvest started about two weeks ahead of normal at the beginning of this month. “We had down to 29 degrees, and the current crop in the field is, for the most part, fried, so it’ll be a few […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117107/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Frost-severely-damages-early-asparagus-harvest-in-Michigan/feed/ 0A Southwest Michigan asparagus grower says Sunday night’s frost has decimated his crop. Jason Meachum tells Brownfield harvest started about two weeks ahead of normal at the beginning of this month. “We had down to 29 degrees, and the current crop in the field is, for the most part, fried, so it’ll be a few […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/indiana-soybean-planting-reaches-19-percent-corn-is-14-percent-planted/ Indiana soybean planting reaches 19 percent, corn is 14 percent planted https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117089/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-soybean-planting-reaches-percent-corn-is-percent-planted/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117089/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-soybean-planting-reaches-percent-corn-is-percent-planted/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:21:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310055 A west central Indiana farmer says the 2026 planting season is officially underway. Tyler Everett says he has about a third of his soybean crop planted. “We had a warm spell early in that first week of April,” he says. “Things really dried out on top. Over the last five or six years, we really haven’t […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117089/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-soybean-planting-reaches-percent-corn-is-percent-planted/feed/ 0A west central Indiana farmer says the 2026 planting season is officially underway. Tyler Everett says he has about a third of his soybean crop planted. “We had a warm spell early in that first week of April,” he says. “Things really dried out on top. Over the last five or six years, we really haven’t […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-april-20-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 20, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117092/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117092/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:21:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=309979 May corn $4.52, up 3 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans $11.65 and 3/4, down 1 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal $325.10, down $6.70May soybean oil 69.63, up 147 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.97, up 5 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle $246.07, down $1.27May feeder cattle $361.10, down $4.17Jun. lean hogs $101.72, up 67 centsMay Class III milk […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117092/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/feed/ 0May corn $4.52, up 3 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans $11.65 and 3/4, down 1 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal $325.10, down $6.70May soybean oil 69.63, up 147 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.97, up 5 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle $246.07, down $1.27May feeder cattle $361.10, down $4.17Jun. lean hogs $101.72, up 67 centsMay Class III milk […]

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