Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:10:10 +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-october-1-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 1, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970873394/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-October/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970873394/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-October/#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:10:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317829 Dec. corn $5.02 and 1/4, up 1 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $12.84, down 9 centsDec. soybean meal $353.30, down $3.60Dec. soybean oil 67.38, down 90 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $6.82 and 3/4, up 7 centsDec. live cattle $223.17, up 47 centsNov. feeder cattle $336.35, up $2.05Dec. lean hogs $68.92, down 50 centsNov. Class III milk closed […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970873394/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-October/feed/ 0Dec. corn $5.02 and 1/4, up 1 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $12.84, down 9 centsDec. soybean meal $353.30, down $3.60Dec. soybean oil 67.38, down 90 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $6.82 and 3/4, up 7 centsDec. live cattle $223.17, up 47 centsNov. feeder cattle $336.35, up $2.05Dec. lean hogs $68.92, down 50 centsNov. Class III milk closed […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/demand-fuels-august-soybean-crush-corn-for-ethanol-use/ Demand fuels August soybean crush, corn for ethanol use https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970873349/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Demand-fuels-August-soybean-crush-corn-for-ethanol-use/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970873349/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Demand-fuels-August-soybean-crush-corn-for-ethanol-use/#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:02:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317831 The August soybean crush was the largest for the month on record. The USDA says 210 million bushels of beans were used to produce meal and oil, down 12 million from July, but up 12 million from August 2025. That comes as crushers try to meet feed, food, and fuel demand. The year-over-year rise in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970873349/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Demand-fuels-August-soybean-crush-corn-for-ethanol-use/feed/ 0The August soybean crush was the largest for the month on record. The USDA says 210 million bushels of beans were used to produce meal and oil, down 12 million from July, but up 12 million from August 2025. That comes as crushers try to meet feed, food, and fuel demand. The year-over-year rise in […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-ai-powered-system-could-help-dairy-producers-improve-herd-management/ New AI-powered system could help dairy producers improve herd management https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970870586/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-AIpowered-system-could-help-dairy-producers-improve-herd-management/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970870586/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-AIpowered-system-could-help-dairy-producers-improve-herd-management/#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:24:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317803 A new dairy monitoring system could give producers a more detailed look at herd health and performance. Nicole Mozeliak, U.S. CEO for Herd-i, says the technology uses artificial intelligence to provide daily body condition scores. “We install in-parlor cameras that capture every cow after milking,” she says. “It reports to a customizable dashboard each and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970870586/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-AIpowered-system-could-help-dairy-producers-improve-herd-management/feed/ 0A new dairy monitoring system could give producers a more detailed look at herd health and performance. Nicole Mozeliak, U.S. CEO for Herd-i, says the technology uses artificial intelligence to provide daily body condition scores. “We install in-parlor cameras that capture every cow after milking,” she says. “It reports to a customizable dashboard each and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cargill-mccarty-family-farms-partner-to-build-out-interactive-dairy-learning-experience/ Cargill, McCarty Family Farms partner to build out interactive dairy learning experience https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970870220/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cargill-McCarty-Family-Farms-partner-to-build-out-interactive-dairy-learning-experience/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970870220/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cargill-McCarty-Family-Farms-partner-to-build-out-interactive-dairy-learning-experience/#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:20:49 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317849 A new partnership with Cargill and McCarty Family Farms is helping students learn about the importance of dairy nutrition. Shelly Macumber says the Judy McCarty Learning Center in northwest Kansas is an interactive exhibit that demonstrates modern dairy production. “They’re right in the middle of a real, working dairy,” he says. “From the soil to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970870220/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cargill-McCarty-Family-Farms-partner-to-build-out-interactive-dairy-learning-experience/feed/ 0A new partnership with Cargill and McCarty Family Farms is helping students learn about the importance of dairy nutrition. Shelly Macumber says the Judy McCarty Learning Center in northwest Kansas is an interactive exhibit that demonstrates modern dairy production. “They’re right in the middle of a real, working dairy,” he says. “From the soil to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/glyphosate-review-continues-as-epa-and-hhs-expand-agency-collaboration/ Glyphosate review continues as EPA and HHS expand agency collaboration https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970870184/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Glyphosate-review-continues-as-EPA-and-HHS-expand-agency-collaboration/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970870184/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Glyphosate-review-continues-as-EPA-and-HHS-expand-agency-collaboration/#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:17:05 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317850 Ag groups are closely watching how the U.S. EPA and the Department of Health and Human Services’ glyphosate review could impact product availability for farmers.   Elizabeth Burns-Thompson, executive director of the Modern Ag Alliance, says the pesticide is currently undergoing a mandatory 15-year labeling evaluation. “They go back in to re-review the science and re-review […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970870184/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Glyphosate-review-continues-as-EPA-and-HHS-expand-agency-collaboration/feed/ 0Ag groups are closely watching how the U.S. EPA and the Department of Health and Human Services’ glyphosate review could impact product availability for farmers.   Elizabeth Burns-Thompson, executive director of the Modern Ag Alliance, says the pesticide is currently undergoing a mandatory 15-year labeling evaluation. “They go back in to re-review the science and re-review […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ohio-lawmakers-pass-state-gas-tax-holiday-legislation/ Ohio lawmakers pass state gas tax holiday legislation https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970870154/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-lawmakers-pass-state-gas-tax-holiday-legislation/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970870154/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-lawmakers-pass-state-gas-tax-holiday-legislation/#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:16:11 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317851 The Ohio General Assembly has passed bi-partisan legislation providing temporary fuel cost relief and establishing a 90-day state gas and diesel tax suspension. Ohio Senate President Rob McColley says the measure was introduced to lower transportation costs for farmers as diesel prices remain at record highs. “We understand that you’re being pinched from both sides […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970870154/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-lawmakers-pass-state-gas-tax-holiday-legislation/feed/ 0The Ohio General Assembly has passed bi-partisan legislation providing temporary fuel cost relief and establishing a 90-day state gas and diesel tax suspension. Ohio Senate President Rob McColley says the measure was introduced to lower transportation costs for farmers as diesel prices remain at record highs. “We understand that you’re being pinched from both sides […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/msu-share-project-studies-regenerative-agriculture-benefits-for-soil-hydrology/ MSU SHARE Project studies regenerative agriculture benefits for soil hydrology https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970869629/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MSU-SHARE-Project-studies-regenerative-agriculture-benefits-for-soil-hydrology/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970869629/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MSU-SHARE-Project-studies-regenerative-agriculture-benefits-for-soil-hydrology/#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:53:53 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317846 Researchers at Michigan State University are analyzing how regenerative agricultural practices affect water movement in the soil. Alex Kuhl with the Institute of Water Research tells Brownfield, “We are trying to contrast any management or historical management.” “One of our prime examples is a producer who has one field they’ve been managing with no-till and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970869629/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MSU-SHARE-Project-studies-regenerative-agriculture-benefits-for-soil-hydrology/feed/ 0Researchers at Michigan State University are analyzing how regenerative agricultural practices affect water movement in the soil. Alex Kuhl with the Institute of Water Research tells Brownfield, “We are trying to contrast any management or historical management.” “One of our prime examples is a producer who has one field they’ve been managing with no-till and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cheese-blocks-rally-butter-falls-thursday-at-cme/ Cheese blocks rally, butter falls Thursday at CME https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970868681/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cheese-blocks-rally-butter-falls-Thursday-at-CME/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970868681/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cheese-blocks-rally-butter-falls-Thursday-at-CME/#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:13:53 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317845 Cash dairy prices were mixed Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was unchanged at $0.8150. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0325 to $1.3025.  Three sales were reported ranging from $1.29 to $1.3025.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.4525. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.02 to $1.34. Thirty-three sales were reported ranging from $1.32 to $1.35.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0050 to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970868681/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cheese-blocks-rally-butter-falls-Thursday-at-CME/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mixed Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was unchanged at $0.8150. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0325 to $1.3025.  Three sales were reported ranging from $1.29 to $1.3025.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.4525. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.02 to $1.34. Thirty-three sales were reported ranging from $1.32 to $1.35.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0050 to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2867/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970868684/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970868684/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:13:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317844 Direct cash cattle trade is starting to develop.  A few deals have been reported in Nebraska at $345 to $348, that’s below the week’s earlier business and down from last week’s weighted average basis.  Still no movement out of the South, but bids have been floated at $226 live.  More trade is expected over the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970868684/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade is starting to develop.  A few deals have been reported in Nebraska at $345 to $348, that’s below the week’s earlier business and down from last week’s weighted average basis.  Still no movement out of the South, but bids have been floated at $226 live.  More trade is expected over the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/pork-export-sales-above-average-beef-up-on-week/ Pork export sales above average, beef up on week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970868498/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Pork-export-sales-above-average-beef-up-on-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970868498/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Pork-export-sales-above-average-beef-up-on-week/#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:05:57 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317843 Pork export sales were steady on the week. The USDA says pork sales during the week ending September 24th were above average and continue to reflect good global demand, especially from Mexico, which bought almost half of the weekly total. Beef was up from the previous week, all to key customers in Asia, including South […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970868498/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Pork-export-sales-above-average-beef-up-on-week/feed/ 0Pork export sales were steady on the week. The USDA says pork sales during the week ending September 24th were above average and continue to reflect good global demand, especially from Mexico, which bought almost half of the weekly total. Beef was up from the previous week, all to key customers in Asia, including South […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/grassley-praises-sheinbaums-cooperation-during-usmca-talks/ Grassley praises Sheinbaum’s cooperation during USMCA talks https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970868042/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grassley-praises-Sheinbaum%e2%80%99s-cooperation-during-USMCA-talks/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970868042/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grassley-praises-Sheinbaum%e2%80%99s-cooperation-during-USMCA-talks/#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:55:45 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317842 U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s optimistic about trade negotiations between the U.S. and Mexico. During a media call on Wednesday, the Iowa Republican said Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has been willing to come to the table throughout the USMCA process. “She is making a real effort to get along with the Trump administration,” Grassley […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970868042/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grassley-praises-Sheinbaum%e2%80%99s-cooperation-during-USMCA-talks/feed/ 0U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s optimistic about trade negotiations between the U.S. and Mexico. During a media call on Wednesday, the Iowa Republican said Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has been willing to come to the table throughout the USMCA process. “She is making a real effort to get along with the Trump administration,” Grassley […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/walz-expands-load-limits-to-help-minnesota-farmers-cut-fall-fuel-costs/ Walz expands load limits to help Minnesota farmers cut fall fuel costs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970867469/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Walz-expands-load-limits-to-help-Minnesota-farmers-cut-fall-fuel-costs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970867469/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Walz-expands-load-limits-to-help-Minnesota-farmers-cut-fall-fuel-costs/#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:34:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317841 Minnesota farmers will be able to transport heavier loads this fall following an executive order from Governor Walz addressing record high diesel prices. The proclamation says vehicles transporting agricultural and forest products can exceed regular weight limits by up to 10 percent on state and local highways. Walz says by allowing producers and haulers to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970867469/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Walz-expands-load-limits-to-help-Minnesota-farmers-cut-fall-fuel-costs/feed/ 0Minnesota farmers will be able to transport heavier loads this fall following an executive order from Governor Walz addressing record high diesel prices. The proclamation says vehicles transporting agricultural and forest products can exceed regular weight limits by up to 10 percent on state and local highways. Walz says by allowing producers and haulers to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wisconsin-corn-farmer-still-sees-strong-trading-relationships-key-to-profitability/ Wisconsin corn farmer still sees strong trading relationships key to profitability https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970867478/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-corn-farmer-still-sees-strong-trading-relationships-key-to-profitability/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970867478/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-corn-farmer-still-sees-strong-trading-relationships-key-to-profitability/#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:32:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317840 The president of the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board says maintaining strong relationships with trading partners is vital to farmer profitability. Casey Kelleher, who farms in Jefferson County, says the work of the U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council to expand overseas markets is a prime example. “It’s unbelievable the places they’re getting corn and corn byproducts.”  […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970867478/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-corn-farmer-still-sees-strong-trading-relationships-key-to-profitability/feed/ 0The president of the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board says maintaining strong relationships with trading partners is vital to farmer profitability. Casey Kelleher, who farms in Jefferson County, says the work of the U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council to expand overseas markets is a prime example. “It’s unbelievable the places they’re getting corn and corn byproducts.”  […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/higher-diesel-costs-push-wisconsin-dairy-farm-to-find-savings/ Higher diesel costs push Wisconsin dairy farm to find savings https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970865273/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Higher-diesel-costs-push-Wisconsin-dairy-farm-to-find-savings/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970865273/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Higher-diesel-costs-push-Wisconsin-dairy-farm-to-find-savings/#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:28:16 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317837 The high cost of fuel is squeezing margins on an east-central Wisconsin dairy farm. Janet Clark of Eldorado says diesel prices have doubled in the past year. “It makes a big impact to the bottom line, like everybody else.” Speaking to Brownfield during the World Dairy Expo this week, she said the farm cannot afford […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970865273/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Higher-diesel-costs-push-Wisconsin-dairy-farm-to-find-savings/feed/ 0The high cost of fuel is squeezing margins on an east-central Wisconsin dairy farm. Janet Clark of Eldorado says diesel prices have doubled in the past year. “It makes a big impact to the bottom line, like everybody else.” Speaking to Brownfield during the World Dairy Expo this week, she said the farm cannot afford […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/challenges-piling-up-during-western-illinois-harvest-season/ Challenges piling up during wet western Illinois harvest season https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970864418/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Challenges-piling-up-during-wet-western-Illinois-harvest-season/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970864418/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Challenges-piling-up-during-wet-western-Illinois-harvest-season/#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:03:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317835 A Dekalb/Asgrow field agronomist says even though the calendar just turned to October, 2026 is already feeling like a long harvest season. Lance Tarochione, who covers western Illinois, says challenges like rainy weather, downed corn, and slow dry down are starting to mount. “We’ve got lodged beans, we’ve got lodged corn.”  He says, “The early […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970864418/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Challenges-piling-up-during-wet-western-Illinois-harvest-season/feed/ 0A Dekalb/Asgrow field agronomist says even though the calendar just turned to October, 2026 is already feeling like a long harvest season. Lance Tarochione, who covers western Illinois, says challenges like rainy weather, downed corn, and slow dry down are starting to mount. “We’ve got lodged beans, we’ve got lodged corn.”  He says, “The early […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/safety-awareness-critical-as-combines-return-to-the-field/ Safety awareness critical as combines return to the field https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970861826/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Safety-awareness-critical-as-combines-return-to-the-field/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970861826/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Safety-awareness-critical-as-combines-return-to-the-field/#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:41:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317834 On-farm and roadway safety is being emphasized as the fall harvest season continues. Southwest Iowa farmer Duane Aistrope says transportation of large ag equipment will pick up the next few weeks as fields dry out. “Remember that we have this slow-moving machinery going down the road,” he said. “Let’s keep everybody safe on the road […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970861826/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Safety-awareness-critical-as-combines-return-to-the-field/feed/ 0On-farm and roadway safety is being emphasized as the fall harvest season continues. Southwest Iowa farmer Duane Aistrope says transportation of large ag equipment will pick up the next few weeks as fields dry out. “Remember that we have this slow-moving machinery going down the road,” he said. “Let’s keep everybody safe on the road […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/governor-braun-signs-executive-order-allowing-farmers-to-use-red-dyed-diesel-during-harvest/ Governor Braun signs executive order allowing farmers to use red-dyed diesel during harvest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970849526/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Governor-Braun-signs-executive-order-allowing-farmers-to-use-reddyed-diesel-during-harvest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970849526/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Governor-Braun-signs-executive-order-allowing-farmers-to-use-reddyed-diesel-during-harvest/#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:10:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317832 Indiana Governor Mike Braun has signed an executive order to temporarily allow farmers to use red dyed diesel on state highways to reduce harvest transportation costs. The action does not authorize its use on interstates or U.S. highways, which are currently prohibited by federal law.  The executive order will take effect on October 6th and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970849526/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Governor-Braun-signs-executive-order-allowing-farmers-to-use-reddyed-diesel-during-harvest/feed/ 0Indiana Governor Mike Braun has signed an executive order to temporarily allow farmers to use red dyed diesel on state highways to reduce harvest transportation costs. The action does not authorize its use on interstates or U.S. highways, which are currently prohibited by federal law.  The executive order will take effect on October 6th and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/diesel-prices-to-remain-high-economist-discusses-managing-the-costs/ Diesel prices to remain high; economist discusses managing the costs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970844906/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Diesel-prices-to-remain-high-economist-discusses-managing-the-costs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970844906/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Diesel-prices-to-remain-high-economist-discusses-managing-the-costs/#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=317785 High diesel prices are expected to stick around for the foreseeable future, according to a Kansas State University economist. On this episode of Managing for Profit, Gregg Ibendahl says changes in crude oil markets have a direct impact on diesel, with fuel prices rising roughly 42 cents for every dollar increase in oil.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970844906/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Diesel-prices-to-remain-high-economist-discusses-managing-the-costs/feed/ 0High diesel prices are expected to stick around for the foreseeable future, according to a Kansas State University economist. On this episode of Managing for Profit, Gregg Ibendahl says changes in crude oil markets have a direct impact on diesel, with fuel prices rising roughly 42 cents for every dollar increase in oil.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-eases-diesel-truck-weight-restrictions-for-harvest/ Missouri eases diesel, truck weight restrictions for harvest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970831958/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-eases-diesel-truck-weight-restrictions-for-harvest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970831958/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-eases-diesel-truck-weight-restrictions-for-harvest/#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:06:11 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317826 Missouri is temporarily allowing farmers and ag haulers to use dyed diesel on state highways and haul heavier loads to reduce harvest transportation costs. Governor Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency and signed an executive order on Wednesday. “Record high diesel prices are something farmers are dealing with,” he says. “This little bit of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970831958/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-eases-diesel-truck-weight-restrictions-for-harvest/feed/ 0Missouri is temporarily allowing farmers and ag haulers to use dyed diesel on state highways and haul heavier loads to reduce harvest transportation costs. Governor Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency and signed an executive order on Wednesday. “Record high diesel prices are something farmers are dealing with,” he says. “This little bit of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/heavy-rains-delay-northwest-missouri-harvest-threaten-grain-quality/ Heavy rains delay northwest Missouri harvest, threaten grain quality https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970825832/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heavy-rains-delay-northwest-Missouri-harvest-threaten-grain-quality/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970825832/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heavy-rains-delay-northwest-Missouri-harvest-threaten-grain-quality/#respond Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:54:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317796 An agronomist in northwest Missouri says the constant heavy rains are delaying harvest and impacting grain quality. “We have recieved more than enough rain in this part of the world,” says Erin Marlow with CropWise Consulting. She tells Brownfield several inches of rain have been falling at a time, and the crops aren’t handling it […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970825832/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heavy-rains-delay-northwest-Missouri-harvest-threaten-grain-quality/feed/ 0An agronomist in northwest Missouri says the constant heavy rains are delaying harvest and impacting grain quality. “We have recieved more than enough rain in this part of the world,” says Erin Marlow with CropWise Consulting. She tells Brownfield several inches of rain have been falling at a time, and the crops aren’t handling it […]

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