Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:58:25 +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/economist-warns-brazil-tariff-proposal-could-ripple-through-beef-markets/ Economist warns Brazil tariff proposal could ripple through beef markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957745703/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-warns-Brazil-tariff-proposal-could-ripple-through-beef-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957745703/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-warns-Brazil-tariff-proposal-could-ripple-through-beef-markets/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:58:24 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312276 An ag economist says the Trump administration has proposed a 25% tariff on imports from Brazil due to unfair trading practices. Allendale’s Greg McBride says the tariff threat would fall under the Section 301 trade legislation. “I don’t know that it necessarily is a grain side argument,” he said. “We don’t know the entire breadth […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957745703/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-warns-Brazil-tariff-proposal-could-ripple-through-beef-markets/feed/ 0An ag economist says the Trump administration has proposed a 25% tariff on imports from Brazil due to unfair trading practices. Allendale’s Greg McBride says the tariff threat would fall under the Section 301 trade legislation. “I don’t know that it necessarily is a grain side argument,” he said. “We don’t know the entire breadth […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-world-screwworm-detection-in-texas-highlights-improved-tools-but-ongoing-cattle-management-challenges/ New World screwworm detection in Texas highlights improved tools but ongoing cattle management challenges https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957745463/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-World-screwworm-detection-in-Texas-highlights-improved-tools-but-ongoing-cattle-management-challenges/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957745463/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-World-screwworm-detection-in-Texas-highlights-improved-tools-but-ongoing-cattle-management-challenges/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:45:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312274 A cow/calf operator from Texas says this incursion of New World screwworm is much different than what cattle producers faced in the 1970s.  Stephen Diebel tells Brownfield, “We have many more products and treatment opportunities than we had in the 60s and 70s and I think as a proactive producer, we can definitely manage this.” […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957745463/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-World-screwworm-detection-in-Texas-highlights-improved-tools-but-ongoing-cattle-management-challenges/feed/ 0A cow/calf operator from Texas says this incursion of New World screwworm is much different than what cattle producers faced in the 1970s.  Stephen Diebel tells Brownfield, “We have many more products and treatment opportunities than we had in the 60s and 70s and I think as a proactive producer, we can definitely manage this.” […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/zoetis-makes-champions-of-care-announcement-at-world-pork-expo/ Zoetis makes Champions of Care announcement at World Pork Expo https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957745289/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Zoetis-makes-Champions-of-Care-announcement-at-World-Pork-Expo/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957745289/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Zoetis-makes-Champions-of-Care-announcement-at-World-Pork-Expo/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:41:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312272 Zoetis national director, U.S. pork Wes Lack says Champions of Care is an initiative dedicated to honoring outstanding caregivers and everyday heroes in the swine industry. Speaking to Brownfield at the World Pork Expo in Des Moines, he says this year three individuals are being recognized.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957745289/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Zoetis-makes-Champions-of-Care-announcement-at-World-Pork-Expo/feed/ 0Zoetis national director, U.S. pork Wes Lack says Champions of Care is an initiative dedicated to honoring outstanding caregivers and everyday heroes in the swine industry. Speaking to Brownfield at the World Pork Expo in Des Moines, he says this year three individuals are being recognized.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/losses-continue-in-soybeans-and-corn/ Losses continue in soybeans and corn https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957745274/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Losses-continue-in-soybeans-and-corn/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957745274/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Losses-continue-in-soybeans-and-corn/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:37:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312270 Soybeans were sharply lower as the selloff continues.  Export demand has been sluggish and there are still no new reported sales of soybeans to China.  Weather conditions have been mostly favorable for crop development.  The market has also been pressured by sharply lower energy markets and the sharp drop in soybean meal.  Traders are also […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957745274/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Losses-continue-in-soybeans-and-corn/feed/ 0Soybeans were sharply lower as the selloff continues.  Export demand has been sluggish and there are still no new reported sales of soybeans to China.  Weather conditions have been mostly favorable for crop development.  The market has also been pressured by sharply lower energy markets and the sharp drop in soybean meal.  Traders are also […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cash-dairy-prices-lower-thursday-4/ Cash dairy prices closed lower on Thursday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957745277/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-closed-lower-on-Thursday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957745277/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-closed-lower-on-Thursday/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:33:55 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312271 Cash dairy prices were lower except for block cheese on Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was down $0.0050 at $0.67.  One sale was recorded at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0125 at $1.48.  Nine sales were recorded, ranging from $1.46 to $1.48.  Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.44.  One sale was recorded at that price.  Butter was down $0.03 at $1.68.  Twenty-two sales were recorded, ranging from $1.68 to $1.7050.  Nonfat dry milk was down 0.0350 at $2.11.  Eight sales were recorded, ranging from $2.10 to $2.14. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957745277/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-closed-lower-on-Thursday/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were lower except for block cheese on Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was down $0.0050 at $0.67.  One sale was recorded at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0125 at $1.48.  Nine sales were recorded, ranging from $1.46 to $1.48.  Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.44.  One sale was recorded at that price.  Butter was down $0.03 at $1.68.  Twenty-two sales were recorded, ranging from $1.68 to $1.7050.  Nonfat dry milk was down 0.0350 at $2.11.  Eight sales were recorded, ranging from $2.10 to $2.14. 

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/research-informs-pork-decisions-nutrition-drives-purchases/ Research informs pork decisions, nutrition drives purchases https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957744698/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Research-informs-pork-decisions-nutrition-drives-purchases/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957744698/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Research-informs-pork-decisions-nutrition-drives-purchases/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:15:43 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312267 National Pork Board senior director of human nutrition Kristen Hicks-Roof says pork continues to gain national recognition as a nutritious, high-quality protein. She tells Brownfield with continued investment in science and engagement with health professionals, pork is well-positioned to remain a trusted choice on consumers’ plates.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957744698/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Research-informs-pork-decisions-nutrition-drives-purchases/feed/ 0National Pork Board senior director of human nutrition Kristen Hicks-Roof says pork continues to gain national recognition as a nutritious, high-quality protein. She tells Brownfield with continued investment in science and engagement with health professionals, pork is well-positioned to remain a trusted choice on consumers’ plates.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/nppc-pushes-for-swift-usmca-renewal-ahead-of-july-review/ NPPC pushes for swift USMCA renewal ahead of July review https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957743960/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NPPC-pushes-for-swift-USMCA-renewal-ahead-of-July-review/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957743960/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NPPC-pushes-for-swift-USMCA-renewal-ahead-of-July-review/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:49:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312266 The National Pork Producers Council is calling for a quick renewal of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement.  NPPC vice president of government affairs Maria Zieba says U.S. pork exports to Mexico are valued at $2.8 billion. “And over $750 million to Canada. It’s a very important agreement for our industry.” She says NPPC would like […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957743960/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NPPC-pushes-for-swift-USMCA-renewal-ahead-of-July-review/feed/ 0The National Pork Producers Council is calling for a quick renewal of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement.  NPPC vice president of government affairs Maria Zieba says U.S. pork exports to Mexico are valued at $2.8 billion. “And over $750 million to Canada. It’s a very important agreement for our industry.” She says NPPC would like […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/quality-credited-with-continued-strong-beef-demand/ Quality credited with continued strong beef demand https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957743678/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Quality-credited-with-continued-strong-beef-demand/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957743678/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Quality-credited-with-continued-strong-beef-demand/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:37:05 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312264 The CEO of the National Cattleman’s Beef Association says consumer demand continues to be strong for beef despite record prices in the retail case. Colin Woodall tells Brownfield, “Demand is strong because of the quality of the product that we are putting out there.”  He says, “We are producing the best quality beef we ever […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957743678/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Quality-credited-with-continued-strong-beef-demand/feed/ 0The CEO of the National Cattleman’s Beef Association says consumer demand continues to be strong for beef despite record prices in the retail case. Colin Woodall tells Brownfield, “Demand is strong because of the quality of the product that we are putting out there.”  He says, “We are producing the best quality beef we ever […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cattle-industry-seeking-fair-and-stable-markets/ Cattle industry seeking fair and stable markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957743480/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-industry-seeking-fair-and-stable-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957743480/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-industry-seeking-fair-and-stable-markets/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312246 There continues to be debate within the industry about the balance between free markets and government oversight. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says the role of the nation’s largest meat packers in price transparency is still a concern from some producers in his state. “Since they’re making more money, we aren’t hearing that, but there’s still […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957743480/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-industry-seeking-fair-and-stable-markets/feed/ 0There continues to be debate within the industry about the balance between free markets and government oversight. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says the role of the nation’s largest meat packers in price transparency is still a concern from some producers in his state. “Since they’re making more money, we aren’t hearing that, but there’s still […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2786/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957740924/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957740924/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:07:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312263 Another round of direct cash cattle trade is underway following the light business that took place on Wednesday.  Live deals are marked at $256, $1 lower than the prior week’s weighted averages, but fully steady with the week’s previous business.  On Wednesday, there was a light dressed trade in the North at $405, steady with […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957740924/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Another round of direct cash cattle trade is underway following the light business that took place on Wednesday.  Live deals are marked at $256, $1 lower than the prior week’s weighted averages, but fully steady with the week’s previous business.  On Wednesday, there was a light dressed trade in the North at $405, steady with […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/national-pork-board-disease-pressure-remains-top-concern-for-producers/ National Pork Board: disease pressure remains top concern for producers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957738527/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~National-Pork-Board-disease-pressure-remains-top-concern-for-producers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957738527/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~National-Pork-Board-disease-pressure-remains-top-concern-for-producers/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:47:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312259 The chief veterinarian of the National Pork Board says it’s been a difficult year as pork producers battle swine diseases.  Dr. Dusty Odekoven says Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Disease (PRRS) and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDv) are the most challenging. “We’ve heard that really as we go back a year ago when we started collecting […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957738527/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~National-Pork-Board-disease-pressure-remains-top-concern-for-producers/feed/ 0The chief veterinarian of the National Pork Board says it’s been a difficult year as pork producers battle swine diseases.  Dr. Dusty Odekoven says Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Disease (PRRS) and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDv) are the most challenging. “We’ve heard that really as we go back a year ago when we started collecting […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/gt-thompson-nws-detection-in-texas-not-what-cattle-producers-wanted/ GT Thompson: NWS detection in Texas not what cattle producers wanted https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957737894/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~GT-Thompson-NWS-detection-in-Texas-not-what-cattle-producers-wanted/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957737894/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~GT-Thompson-NWS-detection-in-Texas-not-what-cattle-producers-wanted/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:35:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312260 House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson says Wednesday’s detection of New World screwworm in southern Texas is not what the cattle industry hoped to see. “But we are prepared to fight this,” the chairman said. “Containing the spread through quarantine measures, sterile fly dispersals, and deploying treatment options to any animals that may be […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957737894/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~GT-Thompson-NWS-detection-in-Texas-not-what-cattle-producers-wanted/feed/ 0House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson says Wednesday’s detection of New World screwworm in southern Texas is not what the cattle industry hoped to see. “But we are prepared to fight this,” the chairman said. “Containing the spread through quarantine measures, sterile fly dispersals, and deploying treatment options to any animals that may be […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/illinois-hay-crop-off-to-good-start/ Illinois hay crop off to good start https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957737129/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-hay-crop-off-to-good-start/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957737129/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-hay-crop-off-to-good-start/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:11:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312256 Several Illinois cattle producers say it’s been a good year for hay so far. McDonough County farmer Shannon Welsh, president of the Illinois Beef Association, says first cutting in his area was a little early. “That’s the good news. The hay is abundant this year.”  He says, “It was a short year last year. Some […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957737129/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-hay-crop-off-to-good-start/feed/ 0Several Illinois cattle producers say it’s been a good year for hay so far. McDonough County farmer Shannon Welsh, president of the Illinois Beef Association, says first cutting in his area was a little early. “That’s the good news. The hay is abundant this year.”  He says, “It was a short year last year. Some […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/producers-advocate-for-policy-changes-impacting-ranch-operations/ Producers advocate for policy changes impacting ranch operations https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957732890/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Producers-advocate-for-policy-changes-impacting-ranch-operations/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957732890/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Producers-advocate-for-policy-changes-impacting-ranch-operations/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:27:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312250 Cattle producers bring their policy concerns to Capitol Hill. Attendees of this year’s event are meeting with their state’s Congressional representatives and staffs throughout the day to share priorities impacting their operations. Eastern Nebraska cow/calf producer Devin Jakub says the devastation from wildfires and ongoing drought in his state elevates the needs for more flexibility […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957732890/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Producers-advocate-for-policy-changes-impacting-ranch-operations/feed/ 0Cattle producers bring their policy concerns to Capitol Hill. Attendees of this year’s event are meeting with their state’s Congressional representatives and staffs throughout the day to share priorities impacting their operations. Eastern Nebraska cow/calf producer Devin Jakub says the devastation from wildfires and ongoing drought in his state elevates the needs for more flexibility […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/reductions-in-equipment-tariffs-wont-likely-translate-to-farmer-cost-savings/ Reductions in equipment tariffs won’t likely translate to farmer cost savings https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957731891/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Reductions-in-equipment-tariffs-wont-likely-translate-to-farmer-cost-savings/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957731891/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Reductions-in-equipment-tariffs-wont-likely-translate-to-farmer-cost-savings/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:55:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312251 An ag economist says tariff reductions on ag equipment aren’t expected to provide significant price relief for U.S. farmers. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights tells Brownfield,” We haven’t seen in the data that prices of equipment, prices for parts across all categories will come down and provide relief for producers. It’s just starting to increase at a little bit […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957731891/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Reductions-in-equipment-tariffs-wont-likely-translate-to-farmer-cost-savings/feed/ 0An ag economist says tariff reductions on ag equipment aren’t expected to provide significant price relief for U.S. farmers. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights tells Brownfield,” We haven’t seen in the data that prices of equipment, prices for parts across all categories will come down and provide relief for producers. It’s just starting to increase at a little bit […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/assessing-the-commodity-markets/ Assessing the commodity markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957725951/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Assessing-the-commodity-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957725951/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Assessing-the-commodity-markets/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=312240 Grain prices were trending lower at mid-week. On this episode of Managing for Profit, Allendale director of brokerage Greg McBride talks about some of the current market drivers including sluggish demand, weather challenges in the Plains, and overseas competition.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957725951/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Assessing-the-commodity-markets/feed/ 0Grain prices were trending lower at mid-week. On this episode of Managing for Profit, Allendale director of brokerage Greg McBride talks about some of the current market drivers including sluggish demand, weather challenges in the Plains, and overseas competition.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-confirms-new-world-screwworm-in-texas/ USDA confirms New World screwworm in Texas https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957714596/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-confirms-New-World-screwworm-in-Texas/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957714596/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-confirms-New-World-screwworm-in-Texas/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:24:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312244 New World screwworm has been confirmed in the United States. During a call with reporters Wednesday evening, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins the lone case was found in the umbilical area of a three-week-old calf in La Pryor, Texas.  “We have established a 20-kilometer infested zone around the detection and implementing quarantines, movement controls, and surveillance […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957714596/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-confirms-New-World-screwworm-in-Texas/feed/ 0New World screwworm has been confirmed in the United States. During a call with reporters Wednesday evening, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins the lone case was found in the umbilical area of a three-week-old calf in La Pryor, Texas.  “We have established a 20-kilometer infested zone around the detection and implementing quarantines, movement controls, and surveillance […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/possible-new-world-screwworm-detected-in-texas-usda-confirms-testing-underway/ Possible New World screwworm detected in Texas, USDA confirms testing underway https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957706436/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Possible-New-World-screwworm-detected-in-Texas-USDA-confirms-testing-underway/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957706436/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Possible-New-World-screwworm-detected-in-Texas-USDA-confirms-testing-underway/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:06:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312239 The USDA says it is testing to confirm a possible case of New World screwworm that was found inside the United States.  In a post on X, the department said a case may have been detected in South Texas.  The department says the sample has been sent to the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957706436/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Possible-New-World-screwworm-detected-in-Texas-USDA-confirms-testing-underway/feed/ 0The USDA says it is testing to confirm a possible case of New World screwworm that was found inside the United States.  In a post on X, the department said a case may have been detected in South Texas.  The department says the sample has been sent to the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-remain-under-pressure-2/ Cattle futures remain under pressure https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957706235/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-remain-under-pressure/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957706235/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-remain-under-pressure/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:58:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312238 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle finished the day lower on technical selling.  August live cattle closed $1.80 lower at $347.85 and October live cattle closed $1.87 lower at $229.  August feeder cattle closed $5.80 lower at $342.62 and September feeder cattle closed $5.80 lower at $339.32.  There was a fairly light […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957706235/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-remain-under-pressure/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle finished the day lower on technical selling.  August live cattle closed $1.80 lower at $347.85 and October live cattle closed $1.87 lower at $229.  August feeder cattle closed $5.80 lower at $342.62 and September feeder cattle closed $5.80 lower at $339.32.  There was a fairly light […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-corn-wheat-all-lower-at-midweek/ Soybeans, corn, wheat all lower at midweek https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957705647/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-wheat-all-lower-at-midweek/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957705647/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-wheat-all-lower-at-midweek/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:40:39 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312237 Soybeans finished the day lower on fund and technical selling.  Demand has been a bit sluggish recently.  The market also continues to monitor weather, as the growing season has been off to a solid start.  Soybeans are also under pressure from the large crops coming out of South America.  The USDA and CONAB will put […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957705647/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-wheat-all-lower-at-midweek/feed/ 0Soybeans finished the day lower on fund and technical selling.  Demand has been a bit sluggish recently.  The market also continues to monitor weather, as the growing season has been off to a solid start.  Soybeans are also under pressure from the large crops coming out of South America.  The USDA and CONAB will put […]

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