Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:24:59 +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/michigan-ag-budget-moves-forward-in-senate-with-funds-for-meat-processing-and-local-food-programs/ Michigan ag budget moves forward in Senate with funds for meat processing and local food programs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850674/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-ag-budget-moves-forward-in-Senate-with-funds-for-meat-processing-and-local-food-programs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850674/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-ag-budget-moves-forward-in-Senate-with-funds-for-meat-processing-and-local-food-programs/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:23:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309823 Members of the Michigan Senate Appropriations Subcommittee say their bipartisan agriculture budget aims to support farmers while addressing consumer price concerns. During Wednesday’s meeting, Democratic Chair John Cherry said dedicating $4 million from the state’s Dairy and Food Safety Fund would help expand access to local meat. “We have increasing costs for meat, particularly, that […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850674/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-ag-budget-moves-forward-in-Senate-with-funds-for-meat-processing-and-local-food-programs/feed/ 0Members of the Michigan Senate Appropriations Subcommittee say their bipartisan agriculture budget aims to support farmers while addressing consumer price concerns. During Wednesday’s meeting, Democratic Chair John Cherry said dedicating $4 million from the state’s Dairy and Food Safety Fund would help expand access to local meat. “We have increasing costs for meat, particularly, that […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/supreme-court-tariff-decision-sparks-refund-claims/ Supreme Court tariff decision sparks refund claims https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850617/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Supreme-Court-tariff-decision-sparks-refund-claims/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850617/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Supreme-Court-tariff-decision-sparks-refund-claims/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:23:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309824 An ag law specialist says the industry is still assessing how the U.S. Supreme Court’s tariff ruling could affect international trade. Les Glick is the director of international trade practice for Fennemore Law in Washington, D.C. He says the high court’s ruling on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act has led to a rise in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850617/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Supreme-Court-tariff-decision-sparks-refund-claims/feed/ 0An ag law specialist says the industry is still assessing how the U.S. Supreme Court’s tariff ruling could affect international trade. Les Glick is the director of international trade practice for Fennemore Law in Washington, D.C. He says the high court’s ruling on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act has led to a rise in […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-program-to-help-farmers-refine-nitrogen-use-protect-water-resources/ Iowa program to help farmers refine nitrogen use, protect water resources https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850425/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-program-to-help-farmers-refine-nitrogen-use-protect-water-resources/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850425/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-program-to-help-farmers-refine-nitrogen-use-protect-water-resources/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:18:49 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309821 The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has announced a nitrogen soil sampling project that aims to help farmers save money and improve water quality. State Ag Secretary Mike Naig tells Brownfield the three-year initiative will target areas upstream from the Des Moines metro. “There’s higher levels of residual nitrogen available here as we […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850425/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-program-to-help-farmers-refine-nitrogen-use-protect-water-resources/feed/ 0The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has announced a nitrogen soil sampling project that aims to help farmers save money and improve water quality. State Ag Secretary Mike Naig tells Brownfield the three-year initiative will target areas upstream from the Des Moines metro. “There’s higher levels of residual nitrogen available here as we […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/u-s-turkey-growers-push-for-expanded-access-in-usmca-review/ U.S. turkey growers push for expanded access in USMCA review https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850311/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-turkey-growers-push-for-expanded-access-in-USMCA-review/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850311/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-turkey-growers-push-for-expanded-access-in-USMCA-review/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:10:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309812 U.S. turkey growers have a vested interest in this summer’s review of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement.  Minnesota Turkey Growers Association executive director Ashley Kohls says there is no tariff rate quota for turkey in USMCA. “We’re not sure why it was inevitably left out of previous USMCA agreements. And if you look at the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850311/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-turkey-growers-push-for-expanded-access-in-USMCA-review/feed/ 0U.S. turkey growers have a vested interest in this summer’s review of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement.  Minnesota Turkey Growers Association executive director Ashley Kohls says there is no tariff rate quota for turkey in USMCA. “We’re not sure why it was inevitably left out of previous USMCA agreements. And if you look at the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/high-fertilizer-prices-could-persist-as-global-disruptions-hit-farmers/ High fertilizer prices could persist as global disruptions hit farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850314/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-fertilizer-prices-could-persist-as-global-disruptions-hit-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850314/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-fertilizer-prices-could-persist-as-global-disruptions-hit-farmers/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:08:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309813 Ag supply chain stakeholders say there are limited short-term policy solutions to offset the global disruptions driving fertilizer and fuel costs higher, and lawmakers are exploring options. Brian Glenn, a policy expert with the American Farm Bureau Federation, tells Brownfield… “Market relief would address those short-term needs. We hear a lot from folks that are […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850314/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-fertilizer-prices-could-persist-as-global-disruptions-hit-farmers/feed/ 0Ag supply chain stakeholders say there are limited short-term policy solutions to offset the global disruptions driving fertilizer and fuel costs higher, and lawmakers are exploring options. Brian Glenn, a policy expert with the American Farm Bureau Federation, tells Brownfield… “Market relief would address those short-term needs. We hear a lot from folks that are […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/dairy-group-says-more-products-need-to-be-part-of-mandatory-cost-of-production-surveys/ Dairy group says more products need to be part of mandatory cost of production surveys  https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850044/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Dairy-group-says-more-products-need-to-be-part-of-mandatory-cost-of-production-surveys/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850044/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Dairy-group-says-more-products-need-to-be-part-of-mandatory-cost-of-production-surveys/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:05:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309810 A dairy group wants more transparency from processors, but says the upcoming mandatory cost of production surveys likely won’t be enough.  Sherry Bunting with the American Dairy Coalition tells Brownfield that reporting only block cheese, salted butter, nonfat dry milk, and dry whey production costs doesn’t measure the cost of making other popular products like whey protein concentrate. “You can’t really attribute costs […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850044/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Dairy-group-says-more-products-need-to-be-part-of-mandatory-cost-of-production-surveys/feed/ 0A dairy group wants more transparency from processors, but says the upcoming mandatory cost of production surveys likely won’t be enough.  Sherry Bunting with the American Dairy Coalition tells Brownfield that reporting only block cheese, salted butter, nonfat dry milk, and dry whey production costs doesn’t measure the cost of making other popular products like whey protein concentrate. “You can’t really attribute costs […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-targets-southeast-asia-to-grow-u-s-agriculture-exports/ USDA targets southeast Asia to grow U.S. agriculture exports https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953849786/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-targets-southeast-Asia-to-grow-US-agriculture-exports/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953849786/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-targets-southeast-Asia-to-grow-US-agriculture-exports/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:02:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309814 The USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says the administration is working to improve market access in southeast Asia.   Luke Lindberg tells Brownfield, “We have a $200 billion trade deficit in Vietnam across the entire economy. That is the second largest of any market in the world. He says the imbalance is […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953849786/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-targets-southeast-Asia-to-grow-US-agriculture-exports/feed/ 0The USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says the administration is working to improve market access in southeast Asia.   Luke Lindberg tells Brownfield, “We have a $200 billion trade deficit in Vietnam across the entire economy. That is the second largest of any market in the world. He says the imbalance is […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ethanol-production-stocks-up-on-the-week-exports-decline/ Ethanol production, stocks up on the week, exports decline https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953848502/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-production-stocks-up-on-the-week-exports-decline/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953848502/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-production-stocks-up-on-the-week-exports-decline/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:26:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309808 Demand for corn from ethanol producers continues to be solid. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol production was a five-week high, averaging 1.12 million barrels per day last week, rising 4,000 from the previous week and 108,000 from a year ago. Demand signals were mixed. The Renewable Fuels Association says ethanol stocks of 26.699 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953848502/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-production-stocks-up-on-the-week-exports-decline/feed/ 0Demand for corn from ethanol producers continues to be solid. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol production was a five-week high, averaging 1.12 million barrels per day last week, rising 4,000 from the previous week and 108,000 from a year ago. Demand signals were mixed. The Renewable Fuels Association says ethanol stocks of 26.699 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/central-illinois-farmer-finished-with-beans-waiting-to-plant-corn/ Central Illinois farmer finished with beans, waiting to plant corn https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953845910/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Central-Illinois-farmer-finished-with-beans-waiting-to-plant-corn/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953845910/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Central-Illinois-farmer-finished-with-beans-waiting-to-plant-corn/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:19:49 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309805 A central Illinois farmer says he’s done with soybean planting. “No, that’s never happened. To have it done by the 14th of April.” Derek Martin, who grows corn and soybeans in Logan County, tells Brownfield… “We’re super happy.”  He says, “It’s good to get it in and we know the weather was right. The soil […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953845910/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Central-Illinois-farmer-finished-with-beans-waiting-to-plant-corn/feed/ 0A central Illinois farmer says he’s done with soybean planting. “No, that’s never happened. To have it done by the 14th of April.” Derek Martin, who grows corn and soybeans in Logan County, tells Brownfield… “We’re super happy.”  He says, “It’s good to get it in and we know the weather was right. The soil […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2751/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953845364/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953845364/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:05:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=309803 Direct cash cattle trade activity is off to another pretty quiet start.  Bids have surfaced in Kansas at $248 live, but the rest of cattle country has been quiet.  Asking prices have been floated in parts of Texas at $252-plus live.  Significant trade volume is likely going to hold out until sometime Thursday or Friday.  […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953845364/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity is off to another pretty quiet start.  Bids have surfaced in Kansas at $248 live, but the rest of cattle country has been quiet.  Asking prices have been floated in parts of Texas at $252-plus live.  Significant trade volume is likely going to hold out until sometime Thursday or Friday.  […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cash-dairy-prices-steady-to-higher-wednesday-4/ Cash dairy prices steady to higher Wednesday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953844752/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-steady-to-higher-Wednesday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953844752/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-steady-to-higher-Wednesday/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:50:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=309804 Cash dairy prices were steady-to-higher again on Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.      Dry whey remained unchanged at $0.71.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0025 at $1.5775.  Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.58 to $1.5875.  Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.5750.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was unchanged at $1.79.  No sales were recorded.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0250 at $2.1650.  Three sales were recorded, ranging from $2.1550 to $2.1650. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953844752/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-steady-to-higher-Wednesday/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were steady-to-higher again on Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.      Dry whey remained unchanged at $0.71.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0025 at $1.5775.  Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.58 to $1.5875.  Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.5750.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was unchanged at $1.79.  No sales were recorded.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0250 at $2.1650.  Three sales were recorded, ranging from $2.1550 to $2.1650. 

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/record-crop-leaves-heavy-supplies-in-south-dakota/ Record crop leaves heavy supplies in South Dakota https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953843840/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-crop-leaves-heavy-supplies-in-South-Dakota/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953843840/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-crop-leaves-heavy-supplies-in-South-Dakota/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309800 A farmer in southeast South Dakota says there seems to be a lot of corn in storage heading into spring. Kevin Deinert tells Brownfield many corn piles got picked up over the winter, but there’s still a lot of grain bags in fields. “The people are waiting to get those picked up,” he says. “I […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953843840/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-crop-leaves-heavy-supplies-in-South-Dakota/feed/ 0A farmer in southeast South Dakota says there seems to be a lot of corn in storage heading into spring. Kevin Deinert tells Brownfield many corn piles got picked up over the winter, but there’s still a lot of grain bags in fields. “The people are waiting to get those picked up,” he says. “I […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/egg-industry-eyes-feed-price-surge-as-global-risks-mount/ Egg industry eyes feed price surge as global risks mount https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953842883/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Egg-industry-eyes-feed-price-surge-as-global-risks-mount/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953842883/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Egg-industry-eyes-feed-price-surge-as-global-risks-mount/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:09:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309794 Price impacts from the conflict in the Middle East are not being felt by the U.S. poultry industry, yet.  MPF board director Steve Taylor of Indiana-based MPS Egg Farms says the poultry sector is bracing for disruptions caused by unrest in the Middle East. “Not just yet, but it’s coming. We look at our vitamins, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953842883/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Egg-industry-eyes-feed-price-surge-as-global-risks-mount/feed/ 0Price impacts from the conflict in the Middle East are not being felt by the U.S. poultry industry, yet.  MPF board director Steve Taylor of Indiana-based MPS Egg Farms says the poultry sector is bracing for disruptions caused by unrest in the Middle East. “Not just yet, but it’s coming. We look at our vitamins, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ag-consolidation-continues-to-be-under-scrutiny/ Ag consolidation continues to be under scrutiny https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953842679/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-consolidation-continues-to-be-under-scrutiny/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953842679/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-consolidation-continues-to-be-under-scrutiny/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:03:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309801 The president of the National Farmers Union says high fertilizer prices are bringing long overdue attention to consolidation in the ag industry. “The fact is that farmers and ranchers today are paying a massive monopoly tax.” Rob Larew says the issue has been on-going for several decades in different sectors. “Much of the lack of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953842679/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-consolidation-continues-to-be-under-scrutiny/feed/ 0The president of the National Farmers Union says high fertilizer prices are bringing long overdue attention to consolidation in the ag industry. “The fact is that farmers and ranchers today are paying a massive monopoly tax.” Rob Larew says the issue has been on-going for several decades in different sectors. “Much of the lack of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/boozman-rising-fertilizer-costs-highlight-need-for-ad-hoc-farmer-aid/ Boozman: rising fertilizer costs highlight need for ad-hoc farmer aid https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953841971/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Boozman-rising-fertilizer-costs-highlight-need-for-adhoc-farmer-aid/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953841971/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Boozman-rising-fertilizer-costs-highlight-need-for-adhoc-farmer-aid/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:50:05 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309798 U.S. Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman says he’s not surprised the American Farm Bureau’s new farmer survey shows 70 percent of farmers won’t be able to afford all required fertilizers this year. “Almost every crop that’s grown right now is really in a very difficult situation losing money.” Boozman tells Brownfield ag inputs have […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953841971/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Boozman-rising-fertilizer-costs-highlight-need-for-adhoc-farmer-aid/feed/ 0U.S. Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman says he’s not surprised the American Farm Bureau’s new farmer survey shows 70 percent of farmers won’t be able to afford all required fertilizers this year. “Almost every crop that’s grown right now is really in a very difficult situation losing money.” Boozman tells Brownfield ag inputs have […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-oaci-study-highlights-the-role-farmers-play-in-reducing-nutrient-runoff-into-lake-erie/ New OACI study highlights the role farmers play in reducing nutrient runoff into Lake Erie https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953840456/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-OACI-study-highlights-the-role-farmers-play-in-reducing-nutrient-runoff-into-Lake-Erie/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953840456/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-OACI-study-highlights-the-role-farmers-play-in-reducing-nutrient-runoff-into-Lake-Erie/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:10:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309793 A new study shows farmers are playing a critical role in helping improve water quality across the state. Jordan Hoewischer with Ohio Farm Bureau says the Ohio Agriculture Conservation Initiative’s 2026 Assessment Survey report shows 68 percent of fields surveyed in the Western Lake Erie Basin are enrolled in cost-share conservation programs. “Our farmers have really stepped […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953840456/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-OACI-study-highlights-the-role-farmers-play-in-reducing-nutrient-runoff-into-Lake-Erie/feed/ 0A new study shows farmers are playing a critical role in helping improve water quality across the state. Jordan Hoewischer with Ohio Farm Bureau says the Ohio Agriculture Conservation Initiative’s 2026 Assessment Survey report shows 68 percent of fields surveyed in the Western Lake Erie Basin are enrolled in cost-share conservation programs. “Our farmers have really stepped […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/limited-markets-challenge-corn-belt-diversity/ Limited markets challenge Corn Belt diversity https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953839532/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Limited-markets-challenge-Corn-Belt-diversity/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953839532/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Limited-markets-challenge-Corn-Belt-diversity/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:53:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309792 A researcher with the Diverse Corn Belt project says limited market access is a primary challenge for farmers attempting to diversify. Brennan Radulski, postdoctoral researcher with the University of Vermont and co-lead of a new policy brief entitled, Diversifying the Corn Belt: Policy Pathways for a Resilient Agricultural Future, says finding a market in the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953839532/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Limited-markets-challenge-Corn-Belt-diversity/feed/ 0A researcher with the Diverse Corn Belt project says limited market access is a primary challenge for farmers attempting to diversify. Brennan Radulski, postdoctoral researcher with the University of Vermont and co-lead of a new policy brief entitled, Diversifying the Corn Belt: Policy Pathways for a Resilient Agricultural Future, says finding a market in the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/electric-tractor-startup-monarch-closes-doors-selling-off-technology/ Electric tractor startup Monarch closes doors, selling off technology https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953836760/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Electric-tractor-startup-Monarch-closes-doors-selling-off-technology/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953836760/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Electric-tractor-startup-Monarch-closes-doors-selling-off-technology/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:05:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309784 The start-up tractor company Monarch says a large global equipment manufacturer is acquiring its core technology. After seven years of developing the first autonomous electric tractor, the company says unforeseen challenges have caused it to end operations. During its expansion, Monarch named CNH Industrial as a minority investor and formed collaborations with Ag Growth International (AGI), […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953836760/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Electric-tractor-startup-Monarch-closes-doors-selling-off-technology/feed/ 0The start-up tractor company Monarch says a large global equipment manufacturer is acquiring its core technology. After seven years of developing the first autonomous electric tractor, the company says unforeseen challenges have caused it to end operations. During its expansion, Monarch named CNH Industrial as a minority investor and formed collaborations with Ag Growth International (AGI), […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/early-summer-like-weather-for-most-an-active-pattern-for-parts-of-the-plains-corn-belt/ Early summer-like warmth, humidity for most; an active pattern centered on the Corn Belt https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953734838/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Early-summerlike-warmth-humidity-for-most-an-active-pattern-centered-on-the-Corn-Belt/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953734838/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Early-summerlike-warmth-humidity-for-most-an-active-pattern-centered-on-the-Corn-Belt/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=309652 Across the Corn Belt, active weather is slowing early-season fieldwork but replenishing soil moisture in areas still recovering from drought. However, rain has become excessive in portions of the Great Lakes States, leading to pockets of lowland flooding. Several record crests have been established in Michigan, including the Au Sable River near Red Oak (1.88 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953734838/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Early-summerlike-warmth-humidity-for-most-an-active-pattern-centered-on-the-Corn-Belt/feed/ 0Across the Corn Belt, active weather is slowing early-season fieldwork but replenishing soil moisture in areas still recovering from drought. However, rain has become excessive in portions of the Great Lakes States, leading to pockets of lowland flooding. Several record crests have been established in Michigan, including the Au Sable River near Red Oak (1.88 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/brownfield-ag-weather-today-1272/ Brownfield Ag Weather Today https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953831309/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953831309/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:31:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=309778 A pair of fast-moving cold fronts will traverse the U.S. during the next 5 days. Both fronts will spark widespread showers and thunderstorms, with the heaviest rain (1 to 3 inches) expected from the Midwest into the Northeast. Heavy rain falling on saturated soils could lead to additional flooding in portions of the Great Lakes […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953831309/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/feed/ 0A pair of fast-moving cold fronts will traverse the U.S. during the next 5 days. Both fronts will spark widespread showers and thunderstorms, with the heaviest rain (1 to 3 inches) expected from the Midwest into the Northeast. Heavy rain falling on saturated soils could lead to additional flooding in portions of the Great Lakes […]

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