Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:56:56 +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/rising-fuel-surcharges-weigh-on-farmer-basis-levels/ Rising fuel surcharges weigh on farmer basis levels https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968979026/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rising-fuel-surcharges-weigh-on-farmer-basis-levels/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968979026/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rising-fuel-surcharges-weigh-on-farmer-basis-levels/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:56:37 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316823 Rising fuel prices are impacting farmers beyond paying more to fill up machinery. Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition says the current state of gasoline and diesel costs influence the broad economy. “Particularly on diesel prices, there are so many different ways it can also seep into individual industries including soybean and grain farmers. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968979026/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rising-fuel-surcharges-weigh-on-farmer-basis-levels/feed/ 0Rising fuel prices are impacting farmers beyond paying more to fill up machinery. Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition says the current state of gasoline and diesel costs influence the broad economy. “Particularly on diesel prices, there are so many different ways it can also seep into individual industries including soybean and grain farmers. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wisconsin-farmer-says-farm-bill-needs-to-update-dairy-program/ Wisconsin farmer says farm bill needs to update dairy program https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968977382/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-farmer-says-farm-bill-needs-to-update-dairy-program/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968977382/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-farmer-says-farm-bill-needs-to-update-dairy-program/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:04:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316812 An eastern Wisconsin dairy farmer says the industry desperately needs an updated farm bill. Raymond Dietrich, whose 550-cow herd is located in Brown County, says milk prices established in 2018 programs are no longer relevant. “We’re living with $17 milk, and that’s just not acceptable.”  He says, “We have this government program that pays us […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968977382/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-farmer-says-farm-bill-needs-to-update-dairy-program/feed/ 0An eastern Wisconsin dairy farmer says the industry desperately needs an updated farm bill. Raymond Dietrich, whose 550-cow herd is located in Brown County, says milk prices established in 2018 programs are no longer relevant. “We’re living with $17 milk, and that’s just not acceptable.”  He says, “We have this government program that pays us […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/snap-changes-are-creating-new-challenges-for-families-facing-food-insecurity/ SNAP changes are creating new challenges for families facing food insecurity https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968977139/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~SNAP-changes-are-creating-new-challenges-for-families-facing-food-insecurity/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968977139/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~SNAP-changes-are-creating-new-challenges-for-families-facing-food-insecurity/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:02:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316809 An ag economist says recent changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are creating new challenges for food insecure families. Shellye Suttles, food policy and program coordinator with the City of Indianapolis Office of Public Health and Safety, says SNAP participants are trying to navigate new eligibility requirements. “More than 31,000 households between April 2025 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968977139/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~SNAP-changes-are-creating-new-challenges-for-families-facing-food-insecurity/feed/ 0An ag economist says recent changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are creating new challenges for food insecure families. Shellye Suttles, food policy and program coordinator with the City of Indianapolis Office of Public Health and Safety, says SNAP participants are trying to navigate new eligibility requirements. “More than 31,000 households between April 2025 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wheat-export-sales-dive-to-marketing-year-low/ Wheat export sales dive to marketing year low https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968977052/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-export-sales-dive-to-marketing-year-low/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968977052/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-export-sales-dive-to-marketing-year-low/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:58:21 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316811 Export demand for U.S. wheat continues to be slow. The USDA says wheat export sales for the week ending September 3rd fell to a marketing year low with a handful of routine sales to regular buyers against a couple of cancelations. U.S. wheat remains relatively high priced compared to competing exporters. That’s at least part […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968977052/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-export-sales-dive-to-marketing-year-low/feed/ 0Export demand for U.S. wheat continues to be slow. The USDA says wheat export sales for the week ending September 3rd fell to a marketing year low with a handful of routine sales to regular buyers against a couple of cancelations. U.S. wheat remains relatively high priced compared to competing exporters. That’s at least part […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/brownfield-ag-weather-today-1345/ Brownfield Ag Weather Today https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968977340/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968977340/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=316813 A cold front currently spanning the country from the Northeast to the Southwest will drift southeastward and gradually weaken. Meanwhile, a new storm system and its attendant cold front will begin to affect the northern U.S. By Friday, an outbreak of severe thunderstorms may occur across the upper Midwest and neighboring areas. Late in the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968977340/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/feed/ 0A cold front currently spanning the country from the Northeast to the Southwest will drift southeastward and gradually weaken. Meanwhile, a new storm system and its attendant cold front will begin to affect the northern U.S. By Friday, an outbreak of severe thunderstorms may occur across the upper Midwest and neighboring areas. Late in the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/corn-farmers-weigh-selling-at-harvest-vs-storing-grain/ Corn farmers weigh selling at harvest vs. storing grain https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968961707/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-farmers-weigh-selling-at-harvest-vs-storing-grain/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968961707/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-farmers-weigh-selling-at-harvest-vs-storing-grain/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:59:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=316798 Sell corn at harvest or put it in the bin? Sam Hudson with Cornbelt Marketing says it’s a double-edged sword. “When we talk about selling with customers, we’re really talking about merchandising. Does it make sense to sell it today versus three months from now? I think that’s what the market’s trying to do is […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968961707/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-farmers-weigh-selling-at-harvest-vs-storing-grain/feed/ 0Sell corn at harvest or put it in the bin? Sam Hudson with Cornbelt Marketing says it’s a double-edged sword. “When we talk about selling with customers, we’re really talking about merchandising. Does it make sense to sell it today versus three months from now? I think that’s what the market’s trying to do is […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-data-modernization-could-level-playing-field-for-farmers/ USDA data modernization could level playing field for farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968940677/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-data-modernization-could-level-playing-field-for-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968940677/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-data-modernization-could-level-playing-field-for-farmers/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:40:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316805 An ag economist says USDA’s effort to modernize farm data could help level the playing field for farmers as private companies expand forecasting tools.  Seth Meyer with MU’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute tells Brownfield… “The fundamental purpose of these reports is to provide information symmetry into the market. You don’t want some folks […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968940677/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-data-modernization-could-level-playing-field-for-farmers/feed/ 0An ag economist says USDA’s effort to modernize farm data could help level the playing field for farmers as private companies expand forecasting tools.  Seth Meyer with MU’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute tells Brownfield… “The fundamental purpose of these reports is to provide information symmetry into the market. You don’t want some folks […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/indiana-farmers-using-agritourism-to-generate-new-revenue-streams/ Indiana farmers using agritourism to generate new revenue streams https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968939882/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-farmers-using-agritourism-to-generate-new-revenue-streams/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968939882/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-farmers-using-agritourism-to-generate-new-revenue-streams/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:37:11 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316801 Two Indiana farm families are using agritourism to generate additional revenue for their operations. Chris Steele with Steele Farms says his family’s corn maze and pumpkin patch has helped the farm stay profitable. “We really made a conscious effort to raise income per acre without growing acres,” he says. “We tried to use as many […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968939882/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-farmers-using-agritourism-to-generate-new-revenue-streams/feed/ 0Two Indiana farm families are using agritourism to generate additional revenue for their operations. Chris Steele with Steele Farms says his family’s corn maze and pumpkin patch has helped the farm stay profitable. “We really made a conscious effort to raise income per acre without growing acres,” he says. “We tried to use as many […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/direct-to-consumer-sales-creating-new-income-opportunities-for-indiana-farmers/ Direct-to-consumer sales creating new income opportunities for Indiana farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968939885/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Directtoconsumer-sales-creating-new-income-opportunities-for-Indiana-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968939885/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Directtoconsumer-sales-creating-new-income-opportunities-for-Indiana-farmers/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:36:43 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316800 A food marketing specialist says small and beginning farmers are using direct-to-consumer sales to help diversify their income. Patrick Nycz with Purdue University says local farmers’ markets are a good starting point. “With direct sales, there’s an ease of entry with a wide range of opportunities,” he says. “There’s also low costs associated with it. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968939885/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Directtoconsumer-sales-creating-new-income-opportunities-for-Indiana-farmers/feed/ 0A food marketing specialist says small and beginning farmers are using direct-to-consumer sales to help diversify their income. Patrick Nycz with Purdue University says local farmers’ markets are a good starting point. “With direct sales, there’s an ease of entry with a wide range of opportunities,” he says. “There’s also low costs associated with it. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-rain-brings-relief-but-driest-areas-need-more/ Missouri rain brings drought relief, but driest areas need more https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968940836/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-rain-brings-drought-relief-but-driest-areas-need-more/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968940836/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-rain-brings-drought-relief-but-driest-areas-need-more/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:33:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316803 The state climatologist with University of Missouri Extension welcomes the rain falling across portions of Missouri this week. Zach Leasor tells Brownfield more than one inch fell across central and northern Missouri on Thursday, and more is in the forecast. “It could be another inch or two for these locations in the next seven days. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968940836/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-rain-brings-drought-relief-but-driest-areas-need-more/feed/ 0The state climatologist with University of Missouri Extension welcomes the rain falling across portions of Missouri this week. Zach Leasor tells Brownfield more than one inch fell across central and northern Missouri on Thursday, and more is in the forecast. “It could be another inch or two for these locations in the next seven days. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-corn-rise-ahead-of-wasde-with-crude-oil-help/ Soybeans, corn rise ahead of WASDE, with crude oil help https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968939825/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-rise-ahead-of-WASDE-with-crude-oil-help/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968939825/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-rise-ahead-of-WASDE-with-crude-oil-help/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:31:42 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=316755 Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, along with the big gains in crude oil. The USDA could lower yield and raise demand projections in Friday’s reports. The big questions are – how big of an adjustment is the USDA willing to make ahead of harvest and can China be fully counted on to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968939825/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-rise-ahead-of-WASDE-with-crude-oil-help/feed/ 0Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, along with the big gains in crude oil. The USDA could lower yield and raise demand projections in Friday’s reports. The big questions are – how big of an adjustment is the USDA willing to make ahead of harvest and can China be fully counted on to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-higher-ahead-of-widespread-direct-business-8/ Cattle futures higher ahead of widespread direct business https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968939828/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-ahead-of-widespread-direct-business/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968939828/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-ahead-of-widespread-direct-business/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:29:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=316802 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, optimistic about this week’s direct business.  October lives closed $1.97 higher at $217.82 and December live cattle closed $1.12 higher at $219.60.  October feeder cattle closed $1.72 higher at $327.55 and November feeder cattle closed $1.42 higher at $322.77.  Direct cash cattle trade activity […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968939828/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-ahead-of-widespread-direct-business/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, optimistic about this week’s direct business.  October lives closed $1.97 higher at $217.82 and December live cattle closed $1.12 higher at $219.60.  October feeder cattle closed $1.72 higher at $327.55 and November feeder cattle closed $1.42 higher at $322.77.  Direct cash cattle trade activity […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/precision-conservation-boosting-farmer-profits/ Precision conservation boosting farmer profits https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968939504/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Precision-conservation-boosting-farmer-profits/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968939504/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Precision-conservation-boosting-farmer-profits/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:15:39 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316794 Some farmers are using precision conservation to improve their profitability.  Dallas Glazik, an Illinois farmer and precision ag conservation specialist with Pheasants Forever, says modern yield maps can help identify underperforming areas in fields that could be prime for a conservation program. “It’s not just the government program.”  He says, “You’re looking at where you […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968939504/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Precision-conservation-boosting-farmer-profits/feed/ 0Some farmers are using precision conservation to improve their profitability.  Dallas Glazik, an Illinois farmer and precision ag conservation specialist with Pheasants Forever, says modern yield maps can help identify underperforming areas in fields that could be prime for a conservation program. “It’s not just the government program.”  He says, “You’re looking at where you […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-september-10-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 10, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968939360/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-September/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968939360/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-September/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:10:57 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=316754 Dec. corn $5.33 and 3/4, up 6 centsNov. soybeans $13.32 and 1/4, up 22 and 3/4 centsOct. soybean meal $350.60, up $5.50Oct. soybean oil 71.41, up 133 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $7.41 and 1/4, up 12 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle $217.82, up $1.97Oct. feeder cattle $327.55, up $1.72Oct. lean hogs $83.15, up 7 centsOct. Class […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968939360/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-September/feed/ 0Dec. corn $5.33 and 3/4, up 6 centsNov. soybeans $13.32 and 1/4, up 22 and 3/4 centsOct. soybean meal $350.60, up $5.50Oct. soybean oil 71.41, up 133 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $7.41 and 1/4, up 12 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle $217.82, up $1.97Oct. feeder cattle $327.55, up $1.72Oct. lean hogs $83.15, up 7 centsOct. Class […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rain-really-shut-off-after-independence-day-drying-up-yield-outlook-in-central-minnesota/ Rain “really shut off” after Independence Day, drying up yield outlook in central Minnesota https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968939348/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rain-really-shut-off-after-Independence-Day-drying-up-yield-outlook-in-central-Minnesota/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968939348/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rain-really-shut-off-after-Independence-Day-drying-up-yield-outlook-in-central-Minnesota/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:08:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316795 Conditions have steadily deteriorated since the 4th of July for a central Minnesota farmer preparing for harvest. Nick Peterson of St. Cloud says crops looked as good as they’ve ever looked heading into the Independence Day weekend. “We just kept catching quarter-inch, three-four tenths to keep the crop growing, but none of that was really […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968939348/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rain-really-shut-off-after-Independence-Day-drying-up-yield-outlook-in-central-Minnesota/feed/ 0Conditions have steadily deteriorated since the 4th of July for a central Minnesota farmer preparing for harvest. Nick Peterson of St. Cloud says crops looked as good as they’ve ever looked heading into the Independence Day weekend. “We just kept catching quarter-inch, three-four tenths to keep the crop growing, but none of that was really […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/bringing-the-dealer-experience-directly-to-the-farm/ Bringing the dealer experience directly to the farm https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968938802/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bringing-the-dealer-experience-directly-to-the-farm/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968938802/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bringing-the-dealer-experience-directly-to-the-farm/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:44:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316793 A leader with AGCO says expanding access to on-farm service is helping farmers make better use of their time during critical seasons. Stefan Caspari, senior vice president of customer success and North America ag, says AGCO’s FarmerCore initiative is a “We Come To You” service model. “We don’t believe that we will win with brick […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968938802/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bringing-the-dealer-experience-directly-to-the-farm/feed/ 0A leader with AGCO says expanding access to on-farm service is helping farmers make better use of their time during critical seasons. Stefan Caspari, senior vice president of customer success and North America ag, says AGCO’s FarmerCore initiative is a “We Come To You” service model. “We don’t believe that we will win with brick […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/sorghum-offers-drought-tolerance-feed-value-and-weed-management-benefits/ Sorghum offers drought tolerance, feed value and weed management benefits https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968938169/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sorghum-offers-drought-tolerance-feed-value-and-weed-management-benefits/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968938169/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sorghum-offers-drought-tolerance-feed-value-and-weed-management-benefits/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:17:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316790 The chairwoman of the Nebraska Sorghum Board says adding sorghum to a crop rotation could help improve an operation’s bottom line. Tracy Zink, a farmer from McCook, says the crop performs well in regions that are susceptible to drought. “Those are the acres you want to be looking at crop that can hang on that […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968938169/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sorghum-offers-drought-tolerance-feed-value-and-weed-management-benefits/feed/ 0The chairwoman of the Nebraska Sorghum Board says adding sorghum to a crop rotation could help improve an operation’s bottom line. Tracy Zink, a farmer from McCook, says the crop performs well in regions that are susceptible to drought. “Those are the acres you want to be looking at crop that can hang on that […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/msu-says-sustainable-cropping-systems-are-gaining-economic-advantages-in-long-term-study/ MSU says sustainable cropping systems are gaining economic advantages in long-term study https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968937656/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MSU-says-sustainable-cropping-systems-are-gaining-economic-advantages-in-longterm-study/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968937656/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MSU-says-sustainable-cropping-systems-are-gaining-economic-advantages-in-longterm-study/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:02:06 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316769 An agricultural researcher says the profitability gap between sustainable and traditional cropping systems is evening out after four years into a project. Brook Wilke with MSU’s Long-Term Agroecosystem Research tells Brownfield, “There’s a caveat there that it varies by crop.” “We’re pushing the envelope on some of these crops and innovations to the systems that we […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968937656/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MSU-says-sustainable-cropping-systems-are-gaining-economic-advantages-in-longterm-study/feed/ 0An agricultural researcher says the profitability gap between sustainable and traditional cropping systems is evening out after four years into a project. Brook Wilke with MSU’s Long-Term Agroecosystem Research tells Brownfield, “There’s a caveat there that it varies by crop.” “We’re pushing the envelope on some of these crops and innovations to the systems that we […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wheat-prices-encourage-planting-but-input-costs-remain-a-wildcard/ Wheat prices encourage planting, but input costs remain a wildcard https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968937293/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-prices-encourage-planting-but-input-costs-remain-a-wildcard/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968937293/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-prices-encourage-planting-but-input-costs-remain-a-wildcard/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:42:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316787 A market analyst says there are several factors that could impact the number planted to wheat this fall. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has partially led to a runnup in prices recently. “They’re now attacking infrastructure. They’re trying to take out commodity boats. That is essentially cutting the export […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968937293/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-prices-encourage-planting-but-input-costs-remain-a-wildcard/feed/ 0A market analyst says there are several factors that could impact the number planted to wheat this fall. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has partially led to a runnup in prices recently. “They’re now attacking infrastructure. They’re trying to take out commodity boats. That is essentially cutting the export […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ethanol-production-weakens-as-stocks-rise/ Ethanol production weakens as stocks rise https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968936510/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-production-weakens-as-stocks-rise/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968936510/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-production-weakens-as-stocks-rise/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:11:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316781 U.S. ethanol production trickled lower over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.099 million barrels per day, down 1,000 on the week and 6,000 the year, at least partially due to high temperatures hampering efficiency, while still accounting for a big portion of domestic corn usage. Demand signals were mostly […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968936510/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-production-weakens-as-stocks-rise/feed/ 0U.S. ethanol production trickled lower over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.099 million barrels per day, down 1,000 on the week and 6,000 the year, at least partially due to high temperatures hampering efficiency, while still accounting for a big portion of domestic corn usage. Demand signals were mostly […]

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