Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:05:37 +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/like-lucy-and-charlie-brown-minnesota-farmer-reacts-to-e15-policy-delays/ “Like Lucy and Charlie Brown”: Minnesota farmer reacts to E15 policy delays https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954830909/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Like-Lucy-and-Charlie-Brown-Minnesota-farmer-reacts-to-E-policy-delays/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954830909/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Like-Lucy-and-Charlie-Brown-Minnesota-farmer-reacts-to-E-policy-delays/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:05:36 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310560 A Minnesota farmer is frustrated by continued uncertainty with year-round nationwide E15. Rob Tate of Cannon Falls tells Brownfield. “The analogy that’s been given before is it’s a little bit like Lucy holding the ball for Charlie Brown and she moves it at the last minute on him. I think we feel a little bit […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954830909/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Like-Lucy-and-Charlie-Brown-Minnesota-farmer-reacts-to-E-policy-delays/feed/ 0A Minnesota farmer is frustrated by continued uncertainty with year-round nationwide E15. Rob Tate of Cannon Falls tells Brownfield. “The analogy that’s been given before is it’s a little bit like Lucy holding the ball for Charlie Brown and she moves it at the last minute on him. I think we feel a little bit […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/young-farmer-employee-winner-says-flexibility-is-necessary-in-pursuit-to-ownership/ Young farmer employee winner says flexibility is necessary in pursuit to ownership https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954830816/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Young-farmer-employee-winner-says-flexibility-is-necessary-in-pursuit-to-ownership/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954830816/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Young-farmer-employee-winner-says-flexibility-is-necessary-in-pursuit-to-ownership/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:01:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310521 A young farmer says balancing a full-time career, kids, and farm work seems to be the standard for farm families starting out. Katie Adam works as a Star of the West Milling Company and, with her husband’s family raising sugarbeets, dry beans, corn, wheat, soybeans, and hogs in Huron County. “While it’s a little bit […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954830816/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Young-farmer-employee-winner-says-flexibility-is-necessary-in-pursuit-to-ownership/feed/ 0A young farmer says balancing a full-time career, kids, and farm work seems to be the standard for farm families starting out. Katie Adam works as a Star of the West Milling Company and, with her husband’s family raising sugarbeets, dry beans, corn, wheat, soybeans, and hogs in Huron County. “While it’s a little bit […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-mixed-watching-direct-trade/ Cattle futures mixed watching direct trade https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954830237/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-mixed-watching-direct-trade/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954830237/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-mixed-watching-direct-trade/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:54:36 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310559 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mixed watching direct markets.  June live cattle closed $1.75 higher at $255.25 and August live cattle closed $.62 higher at $249.72.  May feeder cattle closed $.22 lower at $371.50 and August feeder cattle closed $.55 lower at $372.52.  There was a light round of direct […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954830237/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-mixed-watching-direct-trade/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mixed watching direct markets.  June live cattle closed $1.75 higher at $255.25 and August live cattle closed $.62 higher at $249.72.  May feeder cattle closed $.22 lower at $371.50 and August feeder cattle closed $.55 lower at $372.52.  There was a light round of direct […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/agronomist-urges-farmers-to-target-weakest-nutrient-links/ Agronomist urges farmers to target weakest nutrient links https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954828836/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agronomist-urges-farmers-to-target-weakest-nutrient-links/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954828836/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agronomist-urges-farmers-to-target-weakest-nutrient-links/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:36:36 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310553 An agronomist with The Mosaic Company suggests crop yields are only as strong as the most limiting nutrient. Tryston Beyrer says it’s the Law of the Minimum. “Oftentimes it’s illustrated from a barrel and stave concept, that your barrel represents how much yield potential you have. And whatever the shortest stave on the barrel is […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954828836/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agronomist-urges-farmers-to-target-weakest-nutrient-links/feed/ 0An agronomist with The Mosaic Company suggests crop yields are only as strong as the most limiting nutrient. Tryston Beyrer says it’s the Law of the Minimum. “Oftentimes it’s illustrated from a barrel and stave concept, that your barrel represents how much yield potential you have. And whatever the shortest stave on the barrel is […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-rise-fueled-by-strength-in-soybean-crude-oils/ Soybeans rise, fueled by strength in soybean, crude oils https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954828839/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-rise-fueled-by-strength-in-soybean-crude-oils/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954828839/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-rise-fueled-by-strength-in-soybean-crude-oils/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:36:24 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310498 Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Bean oil made new highs on crush margins and crude oil, which spilled over into beans. Near-term weather looks a little drier, which should keep planting moving quickly. There have been some delays due to weather in portions of the region, but nationally, soybean planting is running […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954828839/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-rise-fueled-by-strength-in-soybean-crude-oils/feed/ 0Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Bean oil made new highs on crush margins and crude oil, which spilled over into beans. Near-term weather looks a little drier, which should keep planting moving quickly. There have been some delays due to weather in portions of the region, but nationally, soybean planting is running […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/lawmakers-divided-on-proposition-12-fix-as-farm-bill-negotiations-continue/ Lawmakers divided on Proposition 12 fix as farm bill negotiations continue https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954828803/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lawmakers-divided-on-Proposition-fix-as-farm-bill-negotiations-continue/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954828803/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lawmakers-divided-on-Proposition-fix-as-farm-bill-negotiations-continue/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:34:49 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310554 Some lawmakers say they’re unsure if a fix for Proposition 12 will be included in a final farm bill package. Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman, a Republican from Arkansas, says the Senate’s version of the farm bill isn’t likely to include a provision that would block California’s animal confinement law. “I’m very much for […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954828803/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lawmakers-divided-on-Proposition-fix-as-farm-bill-negotiations-continue/feed/ 0Some lawmakers say they’re unsure if a fix for Proposition 12 will be included in a final farm bill package. Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman, a Republican from Arkansas, says the Senate’s version of the farm bill isn’t likely to include a provision that would block California’s animal confinement law. “I’m very much for […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farm-bill-vote-hits-a-snag-as-tensions-rise-in-congress/ Farm bill vote hits a snag as tensions rise in Congress https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954828764/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-bill-vote-hits-a-snag-as-tensions-rise-in-Congress/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954828764/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-bill-vote-hits-a-snag-as-tensions-rise-in-Congress/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:31:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310551 A planned vote on the farm bill has likely been delayed in the U.S. House. Joe Newland, president of the Kansas Farm Bureau says he’s not surprised.   “It’s been punted so many times,” he says.  “It’s disappointing that we can’t just get a vote on it.” He tells Brownfield there were a multitude of amendments […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954828764/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-bill-vote-hits-a-snag-as-tensions-rise-in-Congress/feed/ 0A planned vote on the farm bill has likely been delayed in the U.S. House. Joe Newland, president of the Kansas Farm Bureau says he’s not surprised.   “It’s been punted so many times,” he says.  “It’s disappointing that we can’t just get a vote on it.” He tells Brownfield there were a multitude of amendments […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-april-29-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 29, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954827702/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954827702/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:08:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310497 May corn $4.66 and 1/2, up 1 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans $11.82 and 1/4, up 9 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal $328.00, down $5.40May soybean oil 75.31, up 193 pointsMay Chicago wheat $6.42 and 1/4, down 6 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle $255.25, up $1.75May feeder cattle $371.50, down 22 centsJun. lean hogs $103.75, up […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954827702/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/feed/ 0May corn $4.66 and 1/2, up 1 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans $11.82 and 1/4, up 9 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal $328.00, down $5.40May soybean oil 75.31, up 193 pointsMay Chicago wheat $6.42 and 1/4, down 6 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle $255.25, up $1.75May feeder cattle $371.50, down 22 centsJun. lean hogs $103.75, up […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/broiler-placements-continue-to-run-ahead-of-a-year-ago/ Broiler placements continue to run ahead of a year ago https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954827006/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Broiler-placements-continue-to-run-ahead-of-a-year-ago/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954827006/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Broiler-placements-continue-to-run-ahead-of-a-year-ago/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:55:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310499 U.S. broiler chicken numbers continue to rise. The USDA says 256.077 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, up 317,000 on the week and 3% on the year. The average rate of hatchability did dip fractionally to 79.2%. 195.695 million broiler-type chicks were placed into meat production, dropping 2.788 million head from the previous week […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954827006/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Broiler-placements-continue-to-run-ahead-of-a-year-ago/feed/ 0U.S. broiler chicken numbers continue to rise. The USDA says 256.077 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, up 317,000 on the week and 3% on the year. The average rate of hatchability did dip fractionally to 79.2%. 195.695 million broiler-type chicks were placed into meat production, dropping 2.788 million head from the previous week […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-declares-may-beef-month/ Missouri declares May beef month https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954826988/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-declares-May-beef-month/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954826988/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-declares-May-beef-month/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:50:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310544 May is officially beef month in Missouri. Governor Mike Kehoe made the proclamation this week at America’s Heartland Packing in eastern Missouri. “We use this one month a year to promote beef, where it comes from, the producers who put it to the table.” Missouri Cattlemen’s Association President Anita Vanderwert raises cattle in central Missouri. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954826988/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-declares-May-beef-month/feed/ 0May is officially beef month in Missouri. Governor Mike Kehoe made the proclamation this week at America’s Heartland Packing in eastern Missouri. “We use this one month a year to promote beef, where it comes from, the producers who put it to the table.” Missouri Cattlemen’s Association President Anita Vanderwert raises cattle in central Missouri. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/national-4-h-council-ignite-initiative-connecting-youth-to-career-opportunities-through-hands-on-learning-activities/ National 4-H Council Ignite initiative connecting youth to career opportunities through hands-on learning activities https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954826664/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~National-H-Council-Ignite-initiative-connecting-youth-to-career-opportunities-through-handson-learning-activities/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954826664/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~National-H-Council-Ignite-initiative-connecting-youth-to-career-opportunities-through-handson-learning-activities/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:49:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310534 The vice president of 4-H youth experiences says the Ignite initiative is helping young people prepare for future careers in ag. Sadaf Baig with the National 4-H Council says the program includes work readiness workshops and job exploration. “They’re gaining confidence as they present, learn from each other, learning how civic engagement works, and building skills […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954826664/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~National-H-Council-Ignite-initiative-connecting-youth-to-career-opportunities-through-handson-learning-activities/feed/ 0The vice president of 4-H youth experiences says the Ignite initiative is helping young people prepare for future careers in ag. Sadaf Baig with the National 4-H Council says the program includes work readiness workshops and job exploration. “They’re gaining confidence as they present, learn from each other, learning how civic engagement works, and building skills […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/work-on-parson-meat-science-lab-continues-set-to-open-in-july/ Work on Parson Meat Science Lab continues, set to open in July https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954826220/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Work-on-Parson-Meat-Science-Lab-continues-set-to-open-in-July/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954826220/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Work-on-Parson-Meat-Science-Lab-continues-set-to-open-in-July/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:39:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310542 Bryon Wiegand, the director of the new facility at the University of Missouri, tells Brownfield it’s on track to open in the summer. “We’re right down down to the short rows. I tell some people that it’s a little bit like building a new house. And this is going to be a great opportunity for […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954826220/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Work-on-Parson-Meat-Science-Lab-continues-set-to-open-in-July/feed/ 0Bryon Wiegand, the director of the new facility at the University of Missouri, tells Brownfield it’s on track to open in the summer. “We’re right down down to the short rows. I tell some people that it’s a little bit like building a new house. And this is going to be a great opportunity for […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/data-tools-help-safeguard-u-s-cattle-herd-from-disease-threats/ Data tools help safeguard U.S. cattle herd from disease threats https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954825956/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Data-tools-help-safeguard-US-cattle-herd-from-disease-threats/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954825956/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Data-tools-help-safeguard-US-cattle-herd-from-disease-threats/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:33:16 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310537 Using data to help protect the U.S. cattle herd. Susan Metzger, co-director of the Kansas State Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics, says artificial intelligence, machine learning and other sources cam help safeguard livestock from a foreign animal disease outbreak. “How do you make use of that data to better inform when you might […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954825956/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Data-tools-help-safeguard-US-cattle-herd-from-disease-threats/feed/ 0Using data to help protect the U.S. cattle herd. Susan Metzger, co-director of the Kansas State Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics, says artificial intelligence, machine learning and other sources cam help safeguard livestock from a foreign animal disease outbreak. “How do you make use of that data to better inform when you might […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-house-budget-plan-expands-fair-funding-while-senate-proposes-elimination/ Michigan House budget plan expands fair funding, while Senate proposes elimination https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954825959/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-House-budget-plan-expands-fair-funding-while-Senate-proposes-elimination/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954825959/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-House-budget-plan-expands-fair-funding-while-Senate-proposes-elimination/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:30:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310533 Lawmakers in the Michigan House are supporting $3 million in ongoing funding for country fairs in the upcoming budget. Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions Executive Director Lisa Reiff says capital improvement grants support infrastructure and maintenance necessary to keep fairs operating. “Many people think that the fairgrounds only operates for the one week of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954825959/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-House-budget-plan-expands-fair-funding-while-Senate-proposes-elimination/feed/ 0Lawmakers in the Michigan House are supporting $3 million in ongoing funding for country fairs in the upcoming budget. Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions Executive Director Lisa Reiff says capital improvement grants support infrastructure and maintenance necessary to keep fairs operating. “Many people think that the fairgrounds only operates for the one week of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-plant-to-begin-fed-cattle-processing-next-week/ Missouri plant to begin fed cattle processing next week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954824810/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-plant-to-begin-fed-cattle-processing-next-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954824810/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-plant-to-begin-fed-cattle-processing-next-week/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:03:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310527 A cattle processing facility in eastern Missouri says it will begin processing fed cattle the first week of May. David Jagodzinske with America’s Heartland Packing tells Brownfield this was always part of the plan. “Similar to our startup that we did on the non-fed side, we will start slowly and really get the training and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954824810/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-plant-to-begin-fed-cattle-processing-next-week/feed/ 0A cattle processing facility in eastern Missouri says it will begin processing fed cattle the first week of May. David Jagodzinske with America’s Heartland Packing tells Brownfield this was always part of the plan. “Similar to our startup that we did on the non-fed side, we will start slowly and really get the training and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/will-this-farm-bill-help/ Will this farm bill help? https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954824231/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Will-this-farm-bill-help/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954824231/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Will-this-farm-bill-help/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:49:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310525 Will the House farm bill being debated this week bring real help to the slumping ag economy?  “Overall, though, probably not as much as we would like.” Gary Schnitkey, farm management specialist with the University of Illinois, says while the legislation does extend some important programs, it fails to address larger economic issues. “Overall, I […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954824231/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Will-this-farm-bill-help/feed/ 0Will the House farm bill being debated this week bring real help to the slumping ag economy?  “Overall, though, probably not as much as we would like.” Gary Schnitkey, farm management specialist with the University of Illinois, says while the legislation does extend some important programs, it fails to address larger economic issues. “Overall, I […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ethanol-production-falls-on-week-stocks-tighten/ Ethanol production falls on week, stocks tighten https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954823148/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-production-falls-on-week-stocks-tighten/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954823148/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-production-falls-on-week-stocks-tighten/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:26:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310524 Seasonal maintenance is having an impact on U.S. ethanol production. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.009 million barrels per day, the lowest since late January, down 31,000 on both the week and the year. Overall, corn for ethanol use continues to be solid and ethanol demand signals were generally positive. The Renewable […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954823148/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-production-falls-on-week-stocks-tighten/feed/ 0Seasonal maintenance is having an impact on U.S. ethanol production. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.009 million barrels per day, the lowest since late January, down 31,000 on both the week and the year. Overall, corn for ethanol use continues to be solid and ethanol demand signals were generally positive. The Renewable […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/two-cents/graduation-season-is-here/ Graduation season is here! https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954823151/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Graduation-season-is-here/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954823151/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Graduation-season-is-here/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:26:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=cyndi_cents&p=310189 High school and college graduation season is upon us once again. It’s a time filled with celebration, reflection, and a fair amount of pageantry. It doesn’t stop there. Eighth grade graduations have been drawing proud families into school gyms, and even kindergarteners are donning caps and gowns for their own ceremonies. Watching a five-year-old cross […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954823151/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Graduation-season-is-here/feed/ 0High school and college graduation season is upon us once again. It’s a time filled with celebration, reflection, and a fair amount of pageantry. It doesn’t stop there. Eighth grade graduations have been drawing proud families into school gyms, and even kindergarteners are donning caps and gowns for their own ceremonies. Watching a five-year-old cross […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cme-cash-dairy-prices-mixed-53/ CME cash dairy prices mixed https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954821786/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-cash-dairy-prices-mixed/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954821786/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-cash-dairy-prices-mixed/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:53:05 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310523 Cash dairy prices were mixed on Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, with strong butter demand. Dry whey unchanged at $0.7025. Blocks up $0.0225 at $1.63. Three sales were made from $1.63 to $1.6425. Barrels unchanged at $1.6150. Butter down $0.0450 at $1.65. Twenty-three sales were made from $1.6150 to $1.6550. Nonfat dry milk down […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954821786/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-cash-dairy-prices-mixed/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mixed on Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, with strong butter demand. Dry whey unchanged at $0.7025. Blocks up $0.0225 at $1.63. Three sales were made from $1.63 to $1.6425. Barrels unchanged at $1.6150. Butter down $0.0450 at $1.65. Twenty-three sales were made from $1.6150 to $1.6550. Nonfat dry milk down […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/house-appropriations-committee-debates-usda-funding-cuts-under-consideration/ House Appropriations Committee debates USDA funding cuts, Dems say it’s no time to do less for farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954820955/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~House-Appropriations-Committee-debates-USDA-funding-cuts-Dems-say-its-no-time-to-do-less-for-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954820955/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~House-Appropriations-Committee-debates-USDA-funding-cuts-Dems-say-its-no-time-to-do-less-for-farmers/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:34:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310519 The U.S. House Appropriation Committee began the full markup of USDA’s 2027 budget with split support. Subcommittee Chair Andy Harris says a 1.4 percent decrease is necessary for fiscal responsibility. “There are critical things that do warrant support, we want to keep working with the minority as we move this bill forward through the process,” […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954820955/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~House-Appropriations-Committee-debates-USDA-funding-cuts-Dems-say-its-no-time-to-do-less-for-farmers/feed/ 0The U.S. House Appropriation Committee began the full markup of USDA’s 2027 budget with split support. Subcommittee Chair Andy Harris says a 1.4 percent decrease is necessary for fiscal responsibility. “There are critical things that do warrant support, we want to keep working with the minority as we move this bill forward through the process,” […]

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