Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:13:20 +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/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-april-21-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 21, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954183062/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954183062/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:13:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310077 May corn $4.53 and 3/4, up 1 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans $11.74 and 1/2, up 8 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal $325.30, up 20 centsMay soybean oil 72.14, up 251 pointsMay Chicago wheat $6.05, up 8 centsJun. live cattle $243.55, down $2.52May feeder cattle $358.55, down $2.55Jun. lean hogs $103.20, up $1.47May Class III milk […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954183062/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/feed/ 0May corn $4.53 and 3/4, up 1 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans $11.74 and 1/2, up 8 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal $325.30, up 20 centsMay soybean oil 72.14, up 251 pointsMay Chicago wheat $6.05, up 8 centsJun. live cattle $243.55, down $2.52May feeder cattle $358.55, down $2.55Jun. lean hogs $103.20, up $1.47May Class III milk […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/former-usda-economist-explains-whats-driving-the-u-s-ag-trade-deficit/ Former USDA economist explains what’s driving the U.S. ag trade deficit https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954182000/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Former-USDA-economist-explains-what%e2%80%99s-driving-the-US-ag-trade-deficit/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954182000/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Former-USDA-economist-explains-what%e2%80%99s-driving-the-US-ag-trade-deficit/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:03:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310140 A better understanding of the U.S. ag trade deficit. Former USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says there’s a common misconception that the imbalance is a result of poor competitiveness. “What is does say is that what we’re exporting right now is facing really low prices. If you look at our export volumes, they’re quite comparable […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954182000/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Former-USDA-economist-explains-what%e2%80%99s-driving-the-US-ag-trade-deficit/feed/ 0A better understanding of the U.S. ag trade deficit. Former USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says there’s a common misconception that the imbalance is a result of poor competitiveness. “What is does say is that what we’re exporting right now is facing really low prices. If you look at our export volumes, they’re quite comparable […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/indiana-conservation-efforts-driving-water-quality-improvements-across-the-state/ Indiana conservation efforts driving water quality improvements across the state https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954181529/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-conservation-efforts-driving-water-quality-improvements-across-the-state/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954181529/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-conservation-efforts-driving-water-quality-improvements-across-the-state/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:58:06 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310136 The program manager with the Indiana State Department of Agriculture says a new initiative is helping improve water quality across the state.   Julie Harrold says the State Nutrient Reduction Strategy tracks runoff levels. “It also outlines the practices that can be used to reduce point source and non-point source pollution in both urban areas and agricultural […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954181529/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-conservation-efforts-driving-water-quality-improvements-across-the-state/feed/ 0The program manager with the Indiana State Department of Agriculture says a new initiative is helping improve water quality across the state.   Julie Harrold says the State Nutrient Reduction Strategy tracks runoff levels. “It also outlines the practices that can be used to reduce point source and non-point source pollution in both urban areas and agricultural […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/texas-ag-commissioner-says-northern-spread-of-new-world-screwworm-in-mexico-leaves-texas-livestock-industry-vulnerable/ Texas Ag Commissioner says northern spread of New World screwworm in Mexico leaves Texas livestock industry vulnerable https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954181532/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Texas-Ag-Commissioner-says-northern-spread-of-New-World-screwworm-in-Mexico-leaves-Texas-livestock-industry-vulnerable/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954181532/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Texas-Ag-Commissioner-says-northern-spread-of-New-World-screwworm-in-Mexico-leaves-Texas-livestock-industry-vulnerable/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:57:37 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310134 The commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture says the continued northern movement of New World screwworm leaves cattle producers vulnerable.  Sid Miller says the latest case was found in a canine, located in Neuvo Leon, Mexico, about 60 miles from the Texas border. “We quarantine and do not let livestock come in the United States,” he […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954181532/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Texas-Ag-Commissioner-says-northern-spread-of-New-World-screwworm-in-Mexico-leaves-Texas-livestock-industry-vulnerable/feed/ 0The commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture says the continued northern movement of New World screwworm leaves cattle producers vulnerable.  Sid Miller says the latest case was found in a canine, located in Neuvo Leon, Mexico, about 60 miles from the Texas border. “We quarantine and do not let livestock come in the United States,” he […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/310130/ From tire shop to pool deck: Tracy FFA members shine at state level https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954181082/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~From-tire-shop-to-pool-deck-Tracy-FFA-members-shine-at-state-level/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954181082/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~From-tire-shop-to-pool-deck-Tracy-FFA-members-shine-at-state-level/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:48:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310130 Two members of an FFA chapter in southwest Minnesota won Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) proficiency awards during the state FFA Convention.  Tracy Area FFA president Elijah Lightfoot says winning the Ag Mechanics Repair and Maintenance Placement is an honor. “A placement proficiency is just a job that you have, so I work at a tire […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954181082/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~From-tire-shop-to-pool-deck-Tracy-FFA-members-shine-at-state-level/feed/ 0Two members of an FFA chapter in southwest Minnesota won Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) proficiency awards during the state FFA Convention.  Tracy Area FFA president Elijah Lightfoot says winning the Ag Mechanics Repair and Maintenance Placement is an honor. “A placement proficiency is just a job that you have, so I work at a tire […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/as-fuel-and-diesel-prices-climb-cattle-industry-braces-for-added-pressure/ As fuel and diesel prices climb, cattle industry braces for added pressure https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954180689/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~As-fuel-and-diesel-prices-climb-cattle-industry-braces-for-added-pressure/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954180689/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~As-fuel-and-diesel-prices-climb-cattle-industry-braces-for-added-pressure/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:43:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310129 The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says he’s concerned rising fuel prices are going to impact consumer buying habits. Jackie Moore is with Joplin Regional Stockyards in Missouri. “The consumer that’s got to spend a lot more of their income daily, weekly, monthly, to get around to get to work, when that fuel gets […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954180689/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~As-fuel-and-diesel-prices-climb-cattle-industry-braces-for-added-pressure/feed/ 0The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says he’s concerned rising fuel prices are going to impact consumer buying habits. Jackie Moore is with Joplin Regional Stockyards in Missouri. “The consumer that’s got to spend a lot more of their income daily, weekly, monthly, to get around to get to work, when that fuel gets […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-house-budget-plan-shifts-ag-funding-boosting-animal-ag-research-while-cutting-maeap-staff/ Michigan House budget plan shifts ag funding, boosting animal ag research while cutting MAEAP staff https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954180692/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-House-budget-plan-shifts-ag-funding-boosting-animal-ag-research-while-cutting-MAEAP-staff/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954180692/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-House-budget-plan-shifts-ag-funding-boosting-animal-ag-research-while-cutting-MAEAP-staff/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:40:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310123 Michigan House Republicans have approved a budget that would cut funding and staff at the state’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development by almost 10 percent. Appropriations subcommittee chair Ken Burton told members during this week’s meeting many programs have been reduced to their three-year average actual spending levels. “We’re not cutting off the most […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954180692/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-House-budget-plan-shifts-ag-funding-boosting-animal-ag-research-while-cutting-MAEAP-staff/feed/ 0Michigan House Republicans have approved a budget that would cut funding and staff at the state’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development by almost 10 percent. Appropriations subcommittee chair Ken Burton told members during this week’s meeting many programs have been reduced to their three-year average actual spending levels. “We’re not cutting off the most […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/dairy-farmer-looks-back-on-25-years-of-robotic-milking/ Dairy farmer looks back on 25 years of robotic milking https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954180257/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Dairy-farmer-looks-back-on-years-of-robotic-milking/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954180257/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Dairy-farmer-looks-back-on-years-of-robotic-milking/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:34:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310126 The farmer who installed the first robotic milking system in the U.S. twenty-five years ago says a lot has changed.  Pete Knigge of Omro, Wisconsin, tells Brownfield that back then, getting parts and service was much different. “They actually had one individual with a van with all of the parts in it that serviced us, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954180257/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Dairy-farmer-looks-back-on-years-of-robotic-milking/feed/ 0The farmer who installed the first robotic milking system in the U.S. twenty-five years ago says a lot has changed.  Pete Knigge of Omro, Wisconsin, tells Brownfield that back then, getting parts and service was much different. “They actually had one individual with a van with all of the parts in it that serviced us, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/five-appointed-to-missouri-usda-farm-service-agency-state-committee/ Five appointed to Missouri USDA Farm Service Agency state committee https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954179801/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Five-appointed-to-Missouri-USDA-Farm-Service-Agency-state-committee/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954179801/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Five-appointed-to-Missouri-USDA-Farm-Service-Agency-state-committee/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:22:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310127 Five individuals have been appointed to the Missouri USDA Farm Service Agency’s state committee. The new chair is Robin Wenneker from Columbia. Neal Bredehoeft from Alma, Barry Kagay from Amity, Kate Lambert from Laclede and Josh Worthington from Dadeville have been named members of the committee. These individuals oversee FSA programs and operations at the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954179801/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Five-appointed-to-Missouri-USDA-Farm-Service-Agency-state-committee/feed/ 0Five individuals have been appointed to the Missouri USDA Farm Service Agency’s state committee. The new chair is Robin Wenneker from Columbia. Neal Bredehoeft from Alma, Barry Kagay from Amity, Kate Lambert from Laclede and Josh Worthington from Dadeville have been named members of the committee. These individuals oversee FSA programs and operations at the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-agriculture-hall-of-fame-inducts-five-leaders/ Missouri agriculture Hall of Fame inducts five leaders https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954179768/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-agriculture-Hall-of-Fame-inducts-five-leaders/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954179768/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-agriculture-Hall-of-Fame-inducts-five-leaders/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:20:16 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310124 Five leaders in Missouri agriculture were inducted into the Missouri Agriculture Hall of Fame last week for their impact on the state’s ag landscape. Anson Elliott, the former director at Missouri State University’s College of Agriculture, John Fletcher with Central Missouri AGRIService in Marshall, Jackie Moore with Joplin Regional Stockyards, Jim Novinger a farmer from […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954179768/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-agriculture-Hall-of-Fame-inducts-five-leaders/feed/ 0Five leaders in Missouri agriculture were inducted into the Missouri Agriculture Hall of Fame last week for their impact on the state’s ag landscape. Anson Elliott, the former director at Missouri State University’s College of Agriculture, John Fletcher with Central Missouri AGRIService in Marshall, Jackie Moore with Joplin Regional Stockyards, Jim Novinger a farmer from […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ag-drone-pilots-urged-to-yield-to-manned-aircraft/ Ag drone pilots urged to yield to manned aircraft https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954177440/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-drone-pilots-urged-to-yield-to-manned-aircraft/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954177440/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-drone-pilots-urged-to-yield-to-manned-aircraft/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:41:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310101 The agriculture aviation industry is starting the 2026 growing season by urging drone pilots to yield right-of-way to manned aircraft. Jeramy Williams with Wisconsin-based American Drone tells Brownfield that airplanes, helicopters, and drones are all in the fields at the same time and at the same low altitudes, so safety is key. “Whether you have […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954177440/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-drone-pilots-urged-to-yield-to-manned-aircraft/feed/ 0The agriculture aviation industry is starting the 2026 growing season by urging drone pilots to yield right-of-way to manned aircraft. Jeramy Williams with Wisconsin-based American Drone tells Brownfield that airplanes, helicopters, and drones are all in the fields at the same time and at the same low altitudes, so safety is key. “Whether you have […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/tool-helps-dairy-producers-make-heat-abatement-decisions/ Tool helps dairy producers make heat abatement decisions https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954177443/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tool-helps-dairy-producers-make-heat-abatement-decisions/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954177443/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tool-helps-dairy-producers-make-heat-abatement-decisions/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:40:44 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310121 An online tool from the University of Wisconsin helps farmers decide how to best keep their cows cool. Victor Cabrera with the UW Extension’s dairy department says the Heat Abatement Investment Scouter allows dairy farmers to evaluate the Return on Investment (ROI) and payback period of investing in cow cooling systems, such as fans and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954177443/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tool-helps-dairy-producers-make-heat-abatement-decisions/feed/ 0An online tool from the University of Wisconsin helps farmers decide how to best keep their cows cool. Victor Cabrera with the UW Extension’s dairy department says the Heat Abatement Investment Scouter allows dairy farmers to evaluate the Return on Investment (ROI) and payback period of investing in cow cooling systems, such as fans and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/illinois-commodity-groups-alarmed-over-proposed-wetlands-legislation/ Illinois commodity groups alarmed over proposed wetlands legislation https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954177446/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-commodity-groups-alarmed-over-proposed-wetlands-legislation/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954177446/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-commodity-groups-alarmed-over-proposed-wetlands-legislation/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:40:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310119 Illinois commodity groups are closely watching a bill in the General Assembly that they say would limit farmers’ ability to manage wetlands. Corey Lacey, environmental policy manager with the Illinois Soybean Association, says the proposal (HB 3596) would effectively undo the 2023 Sackett v. EPA decision that was win for agriculture. “It would expand state […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954177446/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-commodity-groups-alarmed-over-proposed-wetlands-legislation/feed/ 0Illinois commodity groups are closely watching a bill in the General Assembly that they say would limit farmers’ ability to manage wetlands. Corey Lacey, environmental policy manager with the Illinois Soybean Association, says the proposal (HB 3596) would effectively undo the 2023 Sackett v. EPA decision that was win for agriculture. “It would expand state […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ohio-state-dairy-research-shows-value-of-monitoring-body-condition-scores/ Ohio State dairy research shows value of monitoring body condition scores  https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954177002/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-State-dairy-research-shows-value-of-monitoring-body-condition-scores/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954177002/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-State-dairy-research-shows-value-of-monitoring-body-condition-scores/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:35:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310118 Research by Ohio State University shows the importance of tracking the body condition scores for dairy cattle.  Researchers say changes in body condition throughout lactation generally follow a pattern that mirrors the lactation curve. During early lactation, cows may lose some body condition. Then, after peak milk yield, cows begin to regain condition as nutrient intake meets […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954177002/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-State-dairy-research-shows-value-of-monitoring-body-condition-scores/feed/ 0Research by Ohio State University shows the importance of tracking the body condition scores for dairy cattle.  Researchers say changes in body condition throughout lactation generally follow a pattern that mirrors the lactation curve. During early lactation, cows may lose some body condition. Then, after peak milk yield, cows begin to regain condition as nutrient intake meets […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/winter-wheat-conditions-continue-to-decline/ Winter wheat conditions continue to decline https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954174053/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Winter-wheat-conditions-continue-to-decline/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954174053/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Winter-wheat-conditions-continue-to-decline/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310111 A senior market advisor with Total Farm Marketing says all eyes have been on the winter wheat crop experiencing the multi-year drought. Naomi Blohm tells Brownfield if there’s a continued decline in condition ratings for hard red winter wheat “it could potentially keep the Kansas wheat futures elevated at their current values. They’re at a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954174053/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Winter-wheat-conditions-continue-to-decline/feed/ 0A senior market advisor with Total Farm Marketing says all eyes have been on the winter wheat crop experiencing the multi-year drought. Naomi Blohm tells Brownfield if there’s a continued decline in condition ratings for hard red winter wheat “it could potentially keep the Kansas wheat futures elevated at their current values. They’re at a […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/u-s-rice-industry-wants-fast-section-301-action-to-address-unfair-global-trade-practices/ U.S. rice industry wants fast Section 301 action to address unfair global trade practices https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954171458/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-rice-industry-wants-fast-Section-action-to-address-unfair-global-trade-practices/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954171458/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-rice-industry-wants-fast-Section-action-to-address-unfair-global-trade-practices/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:03:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310114 The president and CEO of the USA Rice says the United States should continue to push for fair global rice trade. Peter Bachmann says a Section 301 investigation into several trading partners is one of the fastest, effective ways to accomplish that goal. “It specifically addresses the act of unfair trade practices. There’s not a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954171458/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-rice-industry-wants-fast-Section-action-to-address-unfair-global-trade-practices/feed/ 0The president and CEO of the USA Rice says the United States should continue to push for fair global rice trade. Peter Bachmann says a Section 301 investigation into several trading partners is one of the fastest, effective ways to accomplish that goal. “It specifically addresses the act of unfair trade practices. There’s not a […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/spiking-fuel-costs-further-pinching-farmers/ Spiking fuel costs further pinching farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954170375/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Spiking-fuel-costs-further-pinching-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954170375/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Spiking-fuel-costs-further-pinching-farmers/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:51:42 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310109 Several Illinois farmers say rising fuel costs are squeezing already thin margins. With diesel nearly two dollars above year ago levels, southern Illinois farmer Matt Raben, who grows corn and soybeans in Gallatin County, says some are adjusting tillage practices. “A lot of guys down my way do have their fuel booked for the spring.”  […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954170375/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Spiking-fuel-costs-further-pinching-farmers/feed/ 0Several Illinois farmers say rising fuel costs are squeezing already thin margins. With diesel nearly two dollars above year ago levels, southern Illinois farmer Matt Raben, who grows corn and soybeans in Gallatin County, says some are adjusting tillage practices. “A lot of guys down my way do have their fuel booked for the spring.”  […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cash-dairy-prices-mixed-tuesday-14/ Cash dairy prices mixed Tuesday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954170378/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-mixed-Tuesday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954170378/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-mixed-Tuesday/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:50:49 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310113 Cash dairy prices were mixed on Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.      Dry whey was unchanged at $0.70.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0150 at $1.60. Seventeen sales were recorded, ranging from $1.5850 to $1.60.  Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.5750.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was down $0.0150 at $1.72.  Nine sales were recorded, ranging from $1.72 to $1.7250.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0150 at $2.2150.  No sales were recorded. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954170378/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-mixed-Tuesday/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mixed on Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.      Dry whey was unchanged at $0.70.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0150 at $1.60. Seventeen sales were recorded, ranging from $1.5850 to $1.60.  Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.5750.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was down $0.0150 at $1.72.  Nine sales were recorded, ranging from $1.72 to $1.7250.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0150 at $2.2150.  No sales were recorded. 

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2755/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954170336/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954170336/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:46:59 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310110 Direct cash cattle trade activity was quiet again Tuesday.  Bids and asking prices didn’t surface.  Showlists this week are modestly lower in Kansas, lower in Texas, and Nebraska/Colorado.  Significant trade volume will likely be delayed until late in the week.  Boxed beef was sharply higher with solid demand for moderate offerings.  Choice was $3.49 higher […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954170336/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity was quiet again Tuesday.  Bids and asking prices didn’t surface.  Showlists this week are modestly lower in Kansas, lower in Texas, and Nebraska/Colorado.  Significant trade volume will likely be delayed until late in the week.  Boxed beef was sharply higher with solid demand for moderate offerings.  Choice was $3.49 higher […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ffa-membership-on-the-rise-in-iowa/ FFA membership on the rise in Iowa https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954168218/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FFA-membership-on-the-rise-in-Iowa/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954168218/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FFA-membership-on-the-rise-in-Iowa/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:19:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310107 The executive director of the Iowa FFA Association says student membership continues to increase across the state. “We’re trending toward another membership record this year,” Scott Johnson said. He says the organization is seeing long-term growth. “We are plus-40% on membership in the last 10 years and plus-25% in the last five.” Speaking to Brownfield […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954168218/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FFA-membership-on-the-rise-in-Iowa/feed/ 0The executive director of the Iowa FFA Association says student membership continues to increase across the state. “We’re trending toward another membership record this year,” Scott Johnson said. He says the organization is seeing long-term growth. “We are plus-40% on membership in the last 10 years and plus-25% in the last five.” Speaking to Brownfield […]

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