Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:23:02 +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/ukraine-export-woes-could-offset-some-of-the-record-corn-production-in-south-america/ Ukraine export woes could offset some of the record corn production in South America https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968981510/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ukraine-export-woes-could-offset-some-of-the-record-corn-production-in-South-America/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968981510/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ukraine-export-woes-could-offset-some-of-the-record-corn-production-in-South-America/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:22:54 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316830 An agricultural economist with Advance Trading says the war in Ukraine could provide some support for the corn market, despite a record harvest in South America. Brian Basting tells Brownfield, “The corn harvest in Brazil is wrapping up. That’s the second crop corn harvest, a record corn harvest in Brazil.”  He says, “Record domestic use […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968981510/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ukraine-export-woes-could-offset-some-of-the-record-corn-production-in-South-America/feed/ 0An agricultural economist with Advance Trading says the war in Ukraine could provide some support for the corn market, despite a record harvest in South America. Brian Basting tells Brownfield, “The corn harvest in Brazil is wrapping up. That’s the second crop corn harvest, a record corn harvest in Brazil.”  He says, “Record domestic use […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/demand-helps-pull-26-27-corn-soybean-carryout-lower/ Demand helps pull 26/27 corn, soybean carryout lower https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968981153/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Demand-helps-pull-corn-soybean-carryout-lower/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968981153/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Demand-helps-pull-corn-soybean-carryout-lower/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:04:40 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316783 Demand is expected to tighten domestic new crop corn and soybean supplies. That new crop corn carryout is now seen at 1.567 billion bushels, a decline of 86 million from August as cuts to beginning stocks and 2026 production more than canceled out a lower feed and residual use figure. For old crop corn, ending […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968981153/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Demand-helps-pull-corn-soybean-carryout-lower/feed/ 0Demand is expected to tighten domestic new crop corn and soybean supplies. That new crop corn carryout is now seen at 1.567 billion bushels, a decline of 86 million from August as cuts to beginning stocks and 2026 production more than canceled out a lower feed and residual use figure. For old crop corn, ending […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/bayer-biotechnology-and-ai-could-accelerate-the-next-generation-of-crop-improvement/ Bayer: Biotechnology and AI could accelerate the next generation of crop improvement https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968981156/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bayer-Biotechnology-and-AI-could-accelerate-the-next-generation-of-crop-improvement/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968981156/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bayer-Biotechnology-and-AI-could-accelerate-the-next-generation-of-crop-improvement/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:01:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316828 Biotechnology is a broad field, and Bayer Crop Science is using several tools to improve crop genetics and help farmers manage risk. Amanda McClerren, Bayer’s head of biotechnology, says the company is combining traditional breeding, biotech traits and newer genome-editing technology to develop crops with improved yield, climate resilience and other desirable characteristics. Genome editing […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968981156/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bayer-Biotechnology-and-AI-could-accelerate-the-next-generation-of-crop-improvement/feed/ 0Biotechnology is a broad field, and Bayer Crop Science is using several tools to improve crop genetics and help farmers manage risk. Amanda McClerren, Bayer’s head of biotechnology, says the company is combining traditional breeding, biotech traits and newer genome-editing technology to develop crops with improved yield, climate resilience and other desirable characteristics. Genome editing […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2853/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968980880/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968980880/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:00:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=316831 It’s another very quiet start for direct cash cattle trade activity.  Bids and asking prices haven’t resurfaced.  Yesterday, bids were floated at $340 to $348 dressed in Nebraska, but the rest of cattle country was quiet.  Asking prices were at $225 live in the South, but the North was quiet.  Packers are going to have […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968980880/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0It’s another very quiet start for direct cash cattle trade activity.  Bids and asking prices haven’t resurfaced.  Yesterday, bids were floated at $340 to $348 dressed in Nebraska, but the rest of cattle country was quiet.  Asking prices were at $225 live in the South, but the North was quiet.  Packers are going to have […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/nonfat-dry-milk-jumps-3-cents-cheese-and-butter-remain-unchanged/ Nonfat dry milk jumps 3 cents, cheese and butter remain unchanged https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968980682/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nonfat-dry-milk-jumps-cents-cheese-and-butter-remain-unchanged/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968980682/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nonfat-dry-milk-jumps-cents-cheese-and-butter-remain-unchanged/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:50:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=316829 Cash dairy prices were mostly unchanged Friday to end the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was unchanged at $0.76. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.46. No sales were reported.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.4625. No sales were reported.  Butter was unchanged at $1.37. Twelve sales were reported ranging from $1.36 to $1.37.  Nonfat dry milk was […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968980682/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nonfat-dry-milk-jumps-cents-cheese-and-butter-remain-unchanged/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mostly unchanged Friday to end the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was unchanged at $0.76. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.46. No sales were reported.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.4625. No sales were reported.  Butter was unchanged at $1.37. Twelve sales were reported ranging from $1.36 to $1.37.  Nonfat dry milk was […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/historic-flooding-in-ohio-highlights-the-need-for-new-weather-management-tools/ Historic flooding in Ohio highlights the need for new weather management tools https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968980256/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Historic-flooding-in-Ohio-highlights-the-need-for-new-weather-management-tools/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968980256/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Historic-flooding-in-Ohio-highlights-the-need-for-new-weather-management-tools/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:36:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316825 Ohio’s state climatologist says researchers are working to help farmers better prepare for adverse weather conditions. Aaron Wilson says Ohio State University is evaluating management strategies to help farmers manage excessively wet and dry growing seasons. “We’re looking at controlled drainage structures,” he says. “A lot of water management conservation practices can help mitigate some […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968980256/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Historic-flooding-in-Ohio-highlights-the-need-for-new-weather-management-tools/feed/ 0Ohio’s state climatologist says researchers are working to help farmers better prepare for adverse weather conditions. Aaron Wilson says Ohio State University is evaluating management strategies to help farmers manage excessively wet and dry growing seasons. “We’re looking at controlled drainage structures,” he says. “A lot of water management conservation practices can help mitigate some […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-2026-corn-soybean-estimates-shift-on-yield-changes/ USDA 2026 corn, soybean estimates shift on yield changes https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968980025/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-corn-soybean-estimates-shift-on-yield-changes/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968980025/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-corn-soybean-estimates-shift-on-yield-changes/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:23:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316782 The USDA has lowered its 2026 U.S. corn production guess while raising the outlook for soybeans. As of September 1st, this year’s corn crop is seen at 15.8 billion bushels, down 1% from August and 7% from 2025, but still the second largest on record, if realized. The USDA trimmed the yield estimate by 2.2 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968980025/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-corn-soybean-estimates-shift-on-yield-changes/feed/ 0The USDA has lowered its 2026 U.S. corn production guess while raising the outlook for soybeans. As of September 1st, this year’s corn crop is seen at 15.8 billion bushels, down 1% from August and 7% from 2025, but still the second largest on record, if realized. The USDA trimmed the yield estimate by 2.2 […]

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]]> 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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