Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:49 +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/farm-bill-future-may-hinge-on-november-elections-grassley-says/ Farm bill future may hinge on November elections, Grassley says https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970815569/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-bill-future-may-hinge-on-November-elections-Grassley-says/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970815569/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-bill-future-may-hinge-on-November-elections-Grassley-says/#respond Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:43:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317742 U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says the path forward for the farm bill could become more complicated after November’s midterm elections. During a media call on Wednesday, the Iowa Republican discussed how a possible shift in congressional control could affect the farm bill’s future. “If it’s just the House that (the Democrats) carry, I think we […]

The post Farm bill future may hinge on November elections, Grassley says appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970815569/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-bill-future-may-hinge-on-November-elections-Grassley-says/feed/ 0U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says the path forward for the farm bill could become more complicated after November’s midterm elections. During a media call on Wednesday, the Iowa Republican discussed how a possible shift in congressional control could affect the farm bill’s future. “If it’s just the House that (the Democrats) carry, I think we […]

The post Farm bill future may hinge on November elections, Grassley says appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/first-ehd-detection-in-wisconsin-cattle-in-13-years/ First EHD detection in Wisconsin cattle in 13 years https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970815494/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~First-EHD-detection-in-Wisconsin-cattle-in-years/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970815494/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~First-EHD-detection-in-Wisconsin-cattle-in-years/#respond Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:41:37 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317740 A veterinarian with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture says the detection of the virus that causes epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in non-lactating dairy cattle in Waukesha County is unusual, but not overly alarming. Dr. Heather Roney tells Brownfield it was last detected in cattle in the state in 2013. “Cattle tend to not show clinical […]

The post First EHD detection in Wisconsin cattle in 13 years appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970815494/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~First-EHD-detection-in-Wisconsin-cattle-in-years/feed/ 0A veterinarian with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture says the detection of the virus that causes epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in non-lactating dairy cattle in Waukesha County is unusual, but not overly alarming. Dr. Heather Roney tells Brownfield it was last detected in cattle in the state in 2013. “Cattle tend to not show clinical […]

The post First EHD detection in Wisconsin cattle in 13 years appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/acreage-battle-could-support-grain-prices-into-2027/ Acreage battle could support grain prices into 2027 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970814903/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Acreage-battle-could-support-grain-prices-into/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970814903/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Acreage-battle-could-support-grain-prices-into/#respond Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:29:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317739 A market analyst says having a flexible marketing plan gives farmers an opportunity to capitalize on higher moves in the market. Dan Basse with Ag Resource Company says prices have the potential to move higher well into 2027. “We are seeing stocks declining in all three commodities. That indicates an acreage battle for next year. […]

The post Acreage battle could support grain prices into 2027 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970814903/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Acreage-battle-could-support-grain-prices-into/feed/ 0A market analyst says having a flexible marketing plan gives farmers an opportunity to capitalize on higher moves in the market. Dan Basse with Ag Resource Company says prices have the potential to move higher well into 2027. “We are seeing stocks declining in all three commodities. That indicates an acreage battle for next year. […]

The post Acreage battle could support grain prices into 2027 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/fair-seasonal-weather-covers-the-corn-belt-beneficial-showers-break-out-on-parts-of-the-plains/ Beneficial for some, harvest delays for others as widespread rains expand across much of the Heartland https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970697930/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Beneficial-for-some-harvest-delays-for-others-as-widespread-rains-expand-across-much-of-the-Heartland/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970697930/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Beneficial-for-some-harvest-delays-for-others-as-widespread-rains-expand-across-much-of-the-Heartland/#respond Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=317616 Across the Corn Belt, a band of rain stretching from southeastern Nebraska into the Great Lakes region is leading to renewed corn and soybean harvest delays. Meanwhile, warm, dry weather across the lower Midwest favors an acceleration of summer crop maturation. In Ohio, 48% of the corn was mature on September 27, while 59% of […]

The post Beneficial for some, harvest delays for others as widespread rains expand across much of the Heartland appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970697930/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Beneficial-for-some-harvest-delays-for-others-as-widespread-rains-expand-across-much-of-the-Heartland/feed/ 0Across the Corn Belt, a band of rain stretching from southeastern Nebraska into the Great Lakes region is leading to renewed corn and soybean harvest delays. Meanwhile, warm, dry weather across the lower Midwest favors an acceleration of summer crop maturation. In Ohio, 48% of the corn was mature on September 27, while 59% of […]

The post Beneficial for some, harvest delays for others as widespread rains expand across much of the Heartland appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/planning-for-the-2027-crop-year-2/ Planning for the 2027 crop year https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970803917/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Planning-for-the-crop-year/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970803917/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Planning-for-the-crop-year/#respond Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=317557 In this episode of Managing for Profit, Rudi Pitzer Perry with Farm Credit Mid-America says early financial planning could help farmers manage risk ahead of the 2027 crop year.

The post Planning for the 2027 crop year appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970803917/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Planning-for-the-crop-year/feed/ 0In this episode of Managing for Profit, Rudi Pitzer Perry with Farm Credit Mid-America says early financial planning could help farmers manage risk ahead of the 2027 crop year.

The post Planning for the 2027 crop year appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/corn-could-offer-clues-to-chinas-17-billion-ag-purchase-pledge/ Corn could offer clues to China’s $17 billion ag purchase pledge https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970782815/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-could-offer-clues-to-China%e2%80%99s-billion-ag-purchase-pledge/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970782815/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-could-offer-clues-to-China%e2%80%99s-billion-ag-purchase-pledge/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:09:06 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317730 An ag economist says he’s watching for signs China is moving toward fulfilling its $17 billion non-soybean ag purchase commitment. Ben Brown with University of Missouri Extension says China has been ramping up corn purchases recently due to production challenges, and there are only a few commodities that could realistically account for a large share […]

The post Corn could offer clues to China’s $17 billion ag purchase pledge appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970782815/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-could-offer-clues-to-China%e2%80%99s-billion-ag-purchase-pledge/feed/ 0An ag economist says he’s watching for signs China is moving toward fulfilling its $17 billion non-soybean ag purchase commitment. Ben Brown with University of Missouri Extension says China has been ramping up corn purchases recently due to production challenges, and there are only a few commodities that could realistically account for a large share […]

The post Corn could offer clues to China’s $17 billion ag purchase pledge appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cattle-industry-continues-to-navigate-a-volatile-market/ Cattle industry continues to navigate a volatile market https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970782518/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-industry-continues-to-navigate-a-volatile-market/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970782518/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-industry-continues-to-navigate-a-volatile-market/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:58:59 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317729 Outside influences continue to cause volatility in the cattle market. Jackie Moore with Joplin Regional Stockyards in Missouri says last week’s slaughter slowdown is problematic. “Last week they had the reported ICE raids in some of the packing plants in Dodge City and caused some turmoil,” he says.  “The fats I had, they canceled them.” […]

The post Cattle industry continues to navigate a volatile market appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970782518/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-industry-continues-to-navigate-a-volatile-market/feed/ 0Outside influences continue to cause volatility in the cattle market. Jackie Moore with Joplin Regional Stockyards in Missouri says last week’s slaughter slowdown is problematic. “Last week they had the reported ICE raids in some of the packing plants in Dodge City and caused some turmoil,” he says.  “The fats I had, they canceled them.” […]

The post Cattle industry continues to navigate a volatile market appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-mixed-waiting-on-direct-business-5/ Cattle futures mixed waiting on direct business https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970782371/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-mixed-waiting-on-direct-business/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970782371/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-mixed-waiting-on-direct-business/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:51:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317728 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed and feeders were higher waiting on widespread direct business.  October live cattle closed $.22 lower at $217.22 and December live cattle were unchanged at $220.80.  October feeder cattle closed $1.75 higher at $333.65 and November feeder cattle closed $1.62 higher at $330.90.  Direct cash cattle trade […]

The post Cattle futures mixed waiting on direct business appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970782371/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-mixed-waiting-on-direct-business/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed and feeders were higher waiting on widespread direct business.  October live cattle closed $.22 lower at $217.22 and December live cattle were unchanged at $220.80.  October feeder cattle closed $1.75 higher at $333.65 and November feeder cattle closed $1.62 higher at $330.90.  Direct cash cattle trade […]

The post Cattle futures mixed waiting on direct business appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/merck-highlights-new-technology-to-monitor-calf-behavior/ Merck highlights new technology to monitor calf behavior https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970782221/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Merck-highlights-new-technology-to-monitor-calf-behavior/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970782221/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Merck-highlights-new-technology-to-monitor-calf-behavior/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:41:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317725 Merck Animal Health is highlighting new releases at the World Dairy Expo this week. Associate director for dairy monitoring Chase Milem says SenseHub Dairy Youngstock Monitoring empowers producers to grow strong replacements. “We’re monitoring the behavior of calves.” He tells Brownfield they’ve expanded the system beyond bottle-fed calves. “So no matter how they’re feeding their […]

The post Merck highlights new technology to monitor calf behavior appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970782221/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Merck-highlights-new-technology-to-monitor-calf-behavior/feed/ 0Merck Animal Health is highlighting new releases at the World Dairy Expo this week. Associate director for dairy monitoring Chase Milem says SenseHub Dairy Youngstock Monitoring empowers producers to grow strong replacements. “We’re monitoring the behavior of calves.” He tells Brownfield they’ve expanded the system beyond bottle-fed calves. “So no matter how they’re feeding their […]

The post Merck highlights new technology to monitor calf behavior appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-rebound-as-corn-drifts-downward/ Soybeans rebound as corn drifts downward https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970782107/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-rebound-as-corn-drifts-downward/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970782107/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-rebound-as-corn-drifts-downward/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:35:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317671 Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Beans bought back part of the recent drop, remaining optimistic about demand from China. While China’s 10% import tariff on U.S. beans remains in place, that just prevents private companies from buying U.S. beans, not state owned firms. The U.S. harvest is in-line with the average and […]

The post Soybeans rebound as corn drifts downward appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970782107/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-rebound-as-corn-drifts-downward/feed/ 0Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Beans bought back part of the recent drop, remaining optimistic about demand from China. While China’s 10% import tariff on U.S. beans remains in place, that just prevents private companies from buying U.S. beans, not state owned firms. The U.S. harvest is in-line with the average and […]

The post Soybeans rebound as corn drifts downward appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rising-diesel-costs-sharpen-focus-on-farm-breakevens/ Rising diesel costs sharpen focus on farm breakevens https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970782047/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rising-diesel-costs-sharpen-focus-on-farm-breakevens/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970782047/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rising-diesel-costs-sharpen-focus-on-farm-breakevens/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:30:24 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317722 The chief economist at the USDA says rising diesel costs are becoming a greater concern for agriculture as harvest continues. Justin Benavidez says fuel costs are pressuring balance sheets. “Until the Strait (of Hormuz) has reopened or there’s access elsewhere to more affordable diesel, I think some of these prices might be with us (awhile), […]

The post Rising diesel costs sharpen focus on farm breakevens appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970782047/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rising-diesel-costs-sharpen-focus-on-farm-breakevens/feed/ 0The chief economist at the USDA says rising diesel costs are becoming a greater concern for agriculture as harvest continues. Justin Benavidez says fuel costs are pressuring balance sheets. “Until the Strait (of Hormuz) has reopened or there’s access elsewhere to more affordable diesel, I think some of these prices might be with us (awhile), […]

The post Rising diesel costs sharpen focus on farm breakevens appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/eastern-iowa-farmer-calls-out-soaring-inputs/ Eastern Iowa farmer calls out soaring inputs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970781948/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Eastern-Iowa-farmer-calls-out-soaring-inputs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970781948/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Eastern-Iowa-farmer-calls-out-soaring-inputs/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:22:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317723 An eastern Iowa farmer says the financial strain from high production costs is becoming increasingly difficult to manage. “We have a broken market when we look at our inputs.” Lance Lillibridge says it starts with out-of-control fertilizer costs. “Look at some fertilizer manufacturers,” he said. “Their second quarter profits were up 77% while their volumes […]

The post Eastern Iowa farmer calls out soaring inputs appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970781948/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Eastern-Iowa-farmer-calls-out-soaring-inputs/feed/ 0An eastern Iowa farmer says the financial strain from high production costs is becoming increasingly difficult to manage. “We have a broken market when we look at our inputs.” Lance Lillibridge says it starts with out-of-control fertilizer costs. “Look at some fertilizer manufacturers,” he said. “Their second quarter profits were up 77% while their volumes […]

The post Eastern Iowa farmer calls out soaring inputs appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-september-29-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 29, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970781597/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-September/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970781597/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-September/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:08:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317670 Dec. corn $5.22, down 1 centNov. soybeans $12.97 and 3/4, up 9 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $360.10, down $1.60Oct. soybean oil 67.85, up 74 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $6.91 and 3/4, up 4 centsOct. live cattle $217.22, down 22 centsOct. feeder cattle $333.65, up $1.75Oct. lean hogs $79.37, up $1.12Oct. Class III milk closed at […]

The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 29, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970781597/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-September/feed/ 0Dec. corn $5.22, down 1 centNov. soybeans $12.97 and 3/4, up 9 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $360.10, down $1.60Oct. soybean oil 67.85, up 74 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $6.91 and 3/4, up 4 centsOct. live cattle $217.22, down 22 centsOct. feeder cattle $333.65, up $1.75Oct. lean hogs $79.37, up $1.12Oct. Class III milk closed at […]

The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 29, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/hollow-soybean-plants-signal-new-pest-pressure-from-dectes-stemborer/ Hollow soybean plants signal new pest pressure from Dectes stem borer https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970781600/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hollow-soybean-plants-signal-new-pest-pressure-from-Dectes-stem-borer/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970781600/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hollow-soybean-plants-signal-new-pest-pressure-from-Dectes-stem-borer/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:07:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317709 The Michigan Soybean Committee is encouraging growers to scout for a new pest found in August. Research director Mark Seamon tells Brownfield Dectes stem borer was confirmed in Mid-Michigan last month in soybeans. “This is normally a pest of the southern U.S. or mid part of the country, and this year we found it way […]

The post Hollow soybean plants signal new pest pressure from Dectes stem borer appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970781600/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hollow-soybean-plants-signal-new-pest-pressure-from-Dectes-stem-borer/feed/ 0The Michigan Soybean Committee is encouraging growers to scout for a new pest found in August. Research director Mark Seamon tells Brownfield Dectes stem borer was confirmed in Mid-Michigan last month in soybeans. “This is normally a pest of the southern U.S. or mid part of the country, and this year we found it way […]

The post Hollow soybean plants signal new pest pressure from Dectes stem borer appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ohio-mesonet-could-help-farmers-navigate-weather-extremes-and-challenging-field-conditions/ Ohio Mesonet could help farmers navigate weather extremes and challenging field conditions https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970781441/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-Mesonet-could-help-farmers-navigate-weather-extremes-and-challenging-field-conditions/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970781441/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-Mesonet-could-help-farmers-navigate-weather-extremes-and-challenging-field-conditions/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:06:45 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317719 An ag weather and climate specialist says a growing network of weather stations is helping farmers access critical data. Aaron Wilson with Ohio State University Extension says the Ohio Mesonet provides real-time information to help producers make better management decisions. “There are multiple levels of temperature and humidity that can give us information on how […]

The post Ohio Mesonet could help farmers navigate weather extremes and challenging field conditions appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970781441/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-Mesonet-could-help-farmers-navigate-weather-extremes-and-challenging-field-conditions/feed/ 0An ag weather and climate specialist says a growing network of weather stations is helping farmers access critical data. Aaron Wilson with Ohio State University Extension says the Ohio Mesonet provides real-time information to help producers make better management decisions. “There are multiple levels of temperature and humidity that can give us information on how […]

The post Ohio Mesonet could help farmers navigate weather extremes and challenging field conditions appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/flood-watch-adds-to-harvest-concerns-across-the-midwest/ Flood watch adds to harvest concerns across the Midwest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970781261/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Flood-watch-adds-to-harvest-concerns-across-the-Midwest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970781261/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Flood-watch-adds-to-harvest-concerns-across-the-Midwest/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:58:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317717 A southwest Iowa farmer says saturated fields are delaying harvest progress across the region. “Basically, we’re wet like everybody else.” Duane Aistrope says he managed to get in the field for a short time last week. “We did do a little bit Thursday, like 5 acres,” he said. “There a few guys around that have […]

The post Flood watch adds to harvest concerns across the Midwest appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970781261/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Flood-watch-adds-to-harvest-concerns-across-the-Midwest/feed/ 0A southwest Iowa farmer says saturated fields are delaying harvest progress across the region. “Basically, we’re wet like everybody else.” Duane Aistrope says he managed to get in the field for a short time last week. “We did do a little bit Thursday, like 5 acres,” he said. “There a few guys around that have […]

The post Flood watch adds to harvest concerns across the Midwest appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/epizootic-hemorrhagic-disease-ehd-confirmed-in-wisconsin-cattle/ Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) confirmed in Wisconsin cattle https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970779263/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Epizootic-Hemorrhagic-Disease-EHD-confirmed-in-Wisconsin-cattle/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970779263/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Epizootic-Hemorrhagic-Disease-EHD-confirmed-in-Wisconsin-cattle/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:47:11 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317716 The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has confirmed the presence of the virus that causes epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in non-lactating dairy cattle in Waukesha County.  EHD is a viral disease transmitted by biting flies, also known as midges or no-see-ums. It’s typically found in late summer and early fall when […]

The post Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) confirmed in Wisconsin cattle appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970779263/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Epizootic-Hemorrhagic-Disease-EHD-confirmed-in-Wisconsin-cattle/feed/ 0The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has confirmed the presence of the virus that causes epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in non-lactating dairy cattle in Waukesha County.  EHD is a viral disease transmitted by biting flies, also known as midges or no-see-ums. It’s typically found in late summer and early fall when […]

The post Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) confirmed in Wisconsin cattle appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/indiana-lawmaker-seeks-dyed-diesel-relief-for-farmers-as-harvest-fuel-costs-surge/ Indiana lawmaker seeks dyed diesel relief for farmers as harvest fuel costs surge https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970779260/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-lawmaker-seeks-dyed-diesel-relief-for-farmers-as-harvest-fuel-costs-surge/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970779260/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-lawmaker-seeks-dyed-diesel-relief-for-farmers-as-harvest-fuel-costs-surge/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:46:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317713 An Indiana state representative says more needs to be done to provide meaningful relief for farmers as diesel prices remain at historic highs. Beau Baird says expanded access to red dyed diesel during harvest could help lower input costs. “In total, there’s at least a dollar in tax that we’re paying for on-road diesel that […]

The post Indiana lawmaker seeks dyed diesel relief for farmers as harvest fuel costs surge appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970779260/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-lawmaker-seeks-dyed-diesel-relief-for-farmers-as-harvest-fuel-costs-surge/feed/ 0An Indiana state representative says more needs to be done to provide meaningful relief for farmers as diesel prices remain at historic highs. Beau Baird says expanded access to red dyed diesel during harvest could help lower input costs. “In total, there’s at least a dollar in tax that we’re paying for on-road diesel that […]

The post Indiana lawmaker seeks dyed diesel relief for farmers as harvest fuel costs surge appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/record-cheese-butterfat-exports-point-to-strong-2026-for-dairy/ Record cheese, butterfat exports point to strong 2026 for dairy https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970778327/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-cheese-butterfat-exports-point-to-strong-for-dairy/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970778327/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-cheese-butterfat-exports-point-to-strong-for-dairy/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:09:10 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317707 2026 could be another record year for U.S. dairy exports.  CoBank ag economist Abbi Groves says international business continues to be strong. “We have seen record exports for butterfat and for cheese, which has been really important because we have a surplus of those things in the domestic market. So being able to move those […]

The post Record cheese, butterfat exports point to strong 2026 for dairy appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970778327/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-cheese-butterfat-exports-point-to-strong-for-dairy/feed/ 02026 could be another record year for U.S. dairy exports.  CoBank ag economist Abbi Groves says international business continues to be strong. “We have seen record exports for butterfat and for cheese, which has been really important because we have a surplus of those things in the domestic market. So being able to move those […]

The post Record cheese, butterfat exports point to strong 2026 for dairy appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/combine-equipment-settings-and-operator-skill-critical-for-capturing-more-soybeans/ Combine equipment settings and operator skill critical for capturing more soybeans https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970777955/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Combine-equipment-settings-and-operator-skill-critical-for-capturing-more-soybeans/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970777955/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Combine-equipment-settings-and-operator-skill-critical-for-capturing-more-soybeans/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:58:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317679 Harvest losses could be a defining factor in profitability for some farmers. Michigan State University Extension soybean educator Eric Anderson says about four soybeans per square foot after a combine pass is a bushel per acre lost. “For those who are going to be harvesting a little bit later on a double crop, a lot […]

The post Combine equipment settings and operator skill critical for capturing more soybeans appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970777955/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Combine-equipment-settings-and-operator-skill-critical-for-capturing-more-soybeans/feed/ 0Harvest losses could be a defining factor in profitability for some farmers. Michigan State University Extension soybean educator Eric Anderson says about four soybeans per square foot after a combine pass is a bushel per acre lost. “For those who are going to be harvesting a little bit later on a double crop, a lot […]

The post Combine equipment settings and operator skill critical for capturing more soybeans appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]>