Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:43:48 +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/pivot-bio-ceo-rising-input-costs-continue-to-pressure-farmers-ahead-of-2027-crop-decisions/ Pivot Bio CEO: rising input costs continue to pressure farmers ahead of 2027 crop decisions https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964696604/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Pivot-Bio-CEO-rising-input-costs-continue-to-pressure-farmers-ahead-of-crop-decisions/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964696604/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Pivot-Bio-CEO-rising-input-costs-continue-to-pressure-farmers-ahead-of-crop-decisions/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:43:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314672 The CEO of Pivot Bio says the reality of volatile input costs continue to weigh on farmers. Chris Abbott tells Brownfield it’s a different situation than previous years. “When you had the Russia and Ukraine conflict, you had commodity grain price go up at the same time. So you got a little bit of insulation […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964696604/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Pivot-Bio-CEO-rising-input-costs-continue-to-pressure-farmers-ahead-of-crop-decisions/feed/ 0The CEO of Pivot Bio says the reality of volatile input costs continue to weigh on farmers. Chris Abbott tells Brownfield it’s a different situation than previous years. “When you had the Russia and Ukraine conflict, you had commodity grain price go up at the same time. So you got a little bit of insulation […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-soybean-herbicide-from-corteva-expands-options-for-early-season-weed-management/ New soybean herbicide from Corteva expands options for early season weed management https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964696559/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-soybean-herbicide-from-Corteva-expands-options-for-early-season-weed-management/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964696559/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-soybean-herbicide-from-Corteva-expands-options-for-early-season-weed-management/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:40:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314673 Corteva Agriscience is introducing a new herbicide available to soybean growers in 2027.  Corteva technical field agronomist Ron Geis says Enclosa is a novel pre-plant and preemergence herbicide that controls broadleaf and grass weeds. “If giant ragweed is a problem, if bur cucumber is a problem, if you’ve been using post-emerge residuals and those weeds […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964696559/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-soybean-herbicide-from-Corteva-expands-options-for-early-season-weed-management/feed/ 0Corteva Agriscience is introducing a new herbicide available to soybean growers in 2027.  Corteva technical field agronomist Ron Geis says Enclosa is a novel pre-plant and preemergence herbicide that controls broadleaf and grass weeds. “If giant ragweed is a problem, if bur cucumber is a problem, if you’ve been using post-emerge residuals and those weeds […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-higher-waiting-on-direct-business-5/ Cattle futures higher waiting on direct business https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964694357/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-waiting-on-direct-business/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964694357/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-waiting-on-direct-business/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:30:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314670 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were supported by technical buying ahead of widespread direct business.  August live cattle closed $3.32 higher at $231.22 and October live cattle closed $3.47 higher at $227.45.  August feeder cattle closed $2.20 higher at $346.47 and September feeder cattle closed $3.80 at $342.45.  Direct cash cattle […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964694357/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-waiting-on-direct-business/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were supported by technical buying ahead of widespread direct business.  August live cattle closed $3.32 higher at $231.22 and October live cattle closed $3.47 higher at $227.45.  August feeder cattle closed $2.20 higher at $346.47 and September feeder cattle closed $3.80 at $342.45.  Direct cash cattle […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/corn-closes-mixed-in-a-largely-technical-session/ Corn closes mixed in a largely technical session https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964692323/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-closes-mixed-in-a-largely-technical-session/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964692323/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-closes-mixed-in-a-largely-technical-session/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:28:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314616 Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. China bought another 132,000 tons of new crop U.S. soybeans ahead of the open, and last week’s new crop sales were solid at 49 million bushels, primarily to China and unknown destinations. Old crop sales were above average at 11.1 million bushels, with Egypt and Japan leading […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964692323/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-closes-mixed-in-a-largely-technical-session/feed/ 0Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. China bought another 132,000 tons of new crop U.S. soybeans ahead of the open, and last week’s new crop sales were solid at 49 million bushels, primarily to China and unknown destinations. Old crop sales were above average at 11.1 million bushels, with Egypt and Japan leading […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/agronomist-says-july-reveals-the-sins-of-planting/ Agronomist says July reveals the ‘sins of planting’ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964692326/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agronomist-says-July-reveals-the-sins-of-planting/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964692326/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agronomist-says-July-reveals-the-sins-of-planting/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:27:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314668 An agronomist says mistakes made during planting are evident. Michael Fosdick covers eastern Iowa for Pioneer and says some growers faced short planting windows and less than ideal conditions this spring. “There was a lot of work to get done, and there’s times when the envelope has to get pushed.” Speaking to Brownfield at the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964692326/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agronomist-says-July-reveals-the-sins-of-planting/feed/ 0An agronomist says mistakes made during planting are evident. Michael Fosdick covers eastern Iowa for Pioneer and says some growers faced short planting windows and less than ideal conditions this spring. “There was a lot of work to get done, and there’s times when the envelope has to get pushed.” Speaking to Brownfield at the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-july-30-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 30, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964689848/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964689848/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:11:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314615 Sep. corn $4.45 and 3/4, down 3 and 1/4 centsAug. soybeans $11.77 and 1/4, down 3/4 centAug. soybean meal $314.10, down $1.20Aug. soybean oil 68.35, down 82 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.63 and 1/2, up 2 and 3/4 centsAug. live cattle $231.22, up $3.32Aug. feeder cattle $346.47, up $2.20Aug. lean hogs $98.42, down $2.25Aug. Class III […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964689848/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/feed/ 0Sep. corn $4.45 and 3/4, down 3 and 1/4 centsAug. soybeans $11.77 and 1/4, down 3/4 centAug. soybean meal $314.10, down $1.20Aug. soybean oil 68.35, down 82 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.63 and 1/2, up 2 and 3/4 centsAug. live cattle $231.22, up $3.32Aug. feeder cattle $346.47, up $2.20Aug. lean hogs $98.42, down $2.25Aug. Class III […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-corn-developing-ahead-of-average-raising-early-harvest-expectations/ Missouri corn developing ahead of average, raising early harvest expectations https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964685600/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-corn-developing-ahead-of-average-raising-early-harvest-expectations/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964685600/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-corn-developing-ahead-of-average-raising-early-harvest-expectations/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:05:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314660 Some Missouri farmers say the corn is on track for an earlier than usual harvest this fall. Southwest Missouri farmer Brad Arnold tells Brownfield the corn on his farm is already in full dent and drying down. “Usually we’re at least testing the corn around September 1, but this year it wouldn’t surprise me if […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964685600/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-corn-developing-ahead-of-average-raising-early-harvest-expectations/feed/ 0Some Missouri farmers say the corn is on track for an earlier than usual harvest this fall. Southwest Missouri farmer Brad Arnold tells Brownfield the corn on his farm is already in full dent and drying down. “Usually we’re at least testing the corn around September 1, but this year it wouldn’t surprise me if […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/sugar-producers-bring-trade-concerns-to-international-sugar-symposium/ Sugar producers bring trade concerns to International Sugar Symposium https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964685591/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sugar-producers-bring-trade-concerns-to-International-Sugar-Symposium/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964685591/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sugar-producers-bring-trade-concerns-to-International-Sugar-Symposium/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:04:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314665 Sugar producers are renewing calls for changes to federal trade policy as they continue to face tremendous financial pressures. Luther Markwart is the Executive Vice President for the American Sugarbeet Growers Association. “I’ve worked in sugar professionally for 47 years, and when you look across the scale of all the various commodities, including sugar, these […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964685591/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sugar-producers-bring-trade-concerns-to-International-Sugar-Symposium/feed/ 0Sugar producers are renewing calls for changes to federal trade policy as they continue to face tremendous financial pressures. Luther Markwart is the Executive Vice President for the American Sugarbeet Growers Association. “I’ve worked in sugar professionally for 47 years, and when you look across the scale of all the various commodities, including sugar, these […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/canada-ag-trade-alliance-tariff-threats-lengthen-uncertainty/ Canada Ag Trade Alliance: tariff threats lengthen uncertainty https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964683347/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Canada-Ag-Trade-Alliance-tariff-threats-lengthen-uncertainty/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964683347/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Canada-Ag-Trade-Alliance-tariff-threats-lengthen-uncertainty/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:56:53 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314662 A Canadian ag trade leader says it’s unclear if U.S. negotiators have any decision-making power as talks continue between the two countries. Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance executive director Michael Harvey tells Brownfield, “When you go to Washington, almost the only person who has any influence on the decision is President Trump himself,” he says. “So, it can […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964683347/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Canada-Ag-Trade-Alliance-tariff-threats-lengthen-uncertainty/feed/ 0A Canadian ag trade leader says it’s unclear if U.S. negotiators have any decision-making power as talks continue between the two countries. Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance executive director Michael Harvey tells Brownfield, “When you go to Washington, almost the only person who has any influence on the decision is President Trump himself,” he says. “So, it can […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/mo-farmer-heat-stress-puts-corn-aoybeans-at-tipping-point/ MO farmer: heat stress puts corn, soybeans at tipping point https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964683338/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MO-farmer-heat-stress-puts-corn-soybeans-at-tipping-point/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964683338/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MO-farmer-heat-stress-puts-corn-soybeans-at-tipping-point/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:55:43 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314661 A farmer in northwest Missouri says the crops are at a tipping point, and what happens with the weather moving forward makes a difference. “If we don’t get some good rain, we’re going to really start possibly losing some yield.” Andy Hull in Nodaway County tells Brownfield he’s been satisfied with his corn and soybeans […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964683338/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MO-farmer-heat-stress-puts-corn-soybeans-at-tipping-point/feed/ 0A farmer in northwest Missouri says the crops are at a tipping point, and what happens with the weather moving forward makes a difference. “If we don’t get some good rain, we’re going to really start possibly losing some yield.” Andy Hull in Nodaway County tells Brownfield he’s been satisfied with his corn and soybeans […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/border-ranchers-say-new-world-screwworm-fight-remains-critical-as-mexico-cattle-trade-set-to-resume/ Border ranchers say New World screwworm fight remains critical as Mexico cattle trade set to resume https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964674275/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Border-ranchers-say-New-World-screwworm-fight-remains-critical-as-Mexico-cattle-trade-set-to-resume/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964674275/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Border-ranchers-say-New-World-screwworm-fight-remains-critical-as-Mexico-cattle-trade-set-to-resume/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:14:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314656 New World screwworm has kept the border closed to cattle trade with Mexico for the better part of 2 years.   Barbara Jackson, a rancher and feedyard owner outside of Tucson, Arizona says the news that live cattle imports from Mexico would resume August 24th was welcomed. “Being closed has been huge economic strife for many, many companies,” she says. “It’s hurt our infrastructure. We’ve had feed […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964674275/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Border-ranchers-say-New-World-screwworm-fight-remains-critical-as-Mexico-cattle-trade-set-to-resume/feed/ 0New World screwworm has kept the border closed to cattle trade with Mexico for the better part of 2 years.   Barbara Jackson, a rancher and feedyard owner outside of Tucson, Arizona says the news that live cattle imports from Mexico would resume August 24th was welcomed. “Being closed has been huge economic strife for many, many companies,” she says. “It’s hurt our infrastructure. We’ve had feed […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/western-bean-cutworm-populations-remain-elevated-for-second-straight-year/ Western bean cutworm populations remain elevated for second straight year https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964663277/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Western-bean-cutworm-populations-remain-elevated-for-second-straight-year/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964663277/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Western-bean-cutworm-populations-remain-elevated-for-second-straight-year/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:42:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314653 A crop specialist says he’s concerned that heavy pest pressure could impact corn production in southwest Nebraska. Shawn Becker with Hogemeyer Hybrids tells Brownfield, “We are seeing a lot of Western Bean Cutworm this year. High percentages and a lot of acres are being treated.” He says the cause for the increase is unknown. “We […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964663277/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Western-bean-cutworm-populations-remain-elevated-for-second-straight-year/feed/ 0A crop specialist says he’s concerned that heavy pest pressure could impact corn production in southwest Nebraska. Shawn Becker with Hogemeyer Hybrids tells Brownfield, “We are seeing a lot of Western Bean Cutworm this year. High percentages and a lot of acres are being treated.” He says the cause for the increase is unknown. “We […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/trade-mission-reinforces-need-for-u-s-to-stay-competitive-in-southeast-asia/ Trade mission reinforces need for U.S. to stay competitive in Southeast Asia https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964660865/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Trade-mission-reinforces-need-for-US-to-stay-competitive-in-Southeast-Asia/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964660865/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Trade-mission-reinforces-need-for-US-to-stay-competitive-in-Southeast-Asia/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:35:11 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314652 The president of the Nebraska Farm Bureau says a recent trade mission to Southeast Asia underscored the growing competition U.S. producers are facing.   Mark McHargue says Japanese and Philippine buyers expressed concern about the price of ag products like beef, pork, wheat and ethanol compared to other countries. “What we tried to reiterate to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964660865/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Trade-mission-reinforces-need-for-US-to-stay-competitive-in-Southeast-Asia/feed/ 0The president of the Nebraska Farm Bureau says a recent trade mission to Southeast Asia underscored the growing competition U.S. producers are facing.   Mark McHargue says Japanese and Philippine buyers expressed concern about the price of ag products like beef, pork, wheat and ethanol compared to other countries. “What we tried to reiterate to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/illinois-wheat-checkoff-up-and-running/ Illinois wheat checkoff up and running https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964658663/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-wheat-checkoff-up-and-running/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964658663/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-wheat-checkoff-up-and-running/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:29:10 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314649 The Illinois wheat checkoff is up and running.  “It officially started July 1st, where assessments were being withheld from grain settlements.” John Howell, who farms in southwestern Illinois and chairs the Illinois Wheat Development Board, says the voluntary penny and a half per bushel assessment brings wheat to a level playing field with corn and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964658663/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-wheat-checkoff-up-and-running/feed/ 0The Illinois wheat checkoff is up and running.  “It officially started July 1st, where assessments were being withheld from grain settlements.” John Howell, who farms in southwestern Illinois and chairs the Illinois Wheat Development Board, says the voluntary penny and a half per bushel assessment brings wheat to a level playing field with corn and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/tar-spot-found-in-multiple-counties-in-ohio-as-disease-continues-to-spread/ Tar spot found in multiple counties in Ohio as disease continues to spread https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964642454/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tar-spot-found-in-multiple-counties-in-Ohio-as-disease-continues-to-spread/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964642454/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tar-spot-found-in-multiple-counties-in-Ohio-as-disease-continues-to-spread/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:27:42 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314647 Tar spot has been confirmed in Ohio for the first time this year. Adam Byrne, a technical service manager with FMC, says early season weather patterns created the right environment for disease development. “We know it’s out there and we know the conditions were right to start the season,” he says. “Now, we just have to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964642454/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tar-spot-found-in-multiple-counties-in-Ohio-as-disease-continues-to-spread/feed/ 0Tar spot has been confirmed in Ohio for the first time this year. Adam Byrne, a technical service manager with FMC, says early season weather patterns created the right environment for disease development. “We know it’s out there and we know the conditions were right to start the season,” he says. “Now, we just have to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cash-dairy-prices-were-mixed-thursday-at-cme/ Cash dairy prices were mixed Thursday at CME https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964635260/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-were-mixed-Thursday-at-CME/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964635260/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-were-mixed-Thursday-at-CME/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:02:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314648 Cash dairy prices were mixed Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.0125 to $0.6825. One sale was reported at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0125 to $1.5325. Two sales were reported ranging from $1.5325 to $1.54.  Cheese barrels were down $0.0050 to $1.5475. One sale was reported at that price.  Butter was down $0.09 to $1.48. Five sales were reported ranging from $1.4575 to $1.48.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0525 to $1.50. Eight sales were reported ranging from $1.46 to $1.50. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964635260/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-were-mixed-Thursday-at-CME/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mixed Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.0125 to $0.6825. One sale was reported at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0125 to $1.5325. Two sales were reported ranging from $1.5325 to $1.54.  Cheese barrels were down $0.0050 to $1.5475. One sale was reported at that price.  Butter was down $0.09 to $1.48. Five sales were reported ranging from $1.4575 to $1.48.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0525 to $1.50. Eight sales were reported ranging from $1.46 to $1.50. 

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2824/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964632896/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964632896/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:58:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314646 Direct cash cattle trade activity has been slow to pick up.  Bids have been floated in Nebraska at $235 live and $365 dressed.  Asking prices are at $234 to $235 live in the South and $370 dressed in the North.  Look for business to pick up as the day progresses.  Boxed beef was lower at […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964632896/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity has been slow to pick up.  Bids have been floated in Nebraska at $235 live and $365 dressed.  Asking prices are at $234 to $235 live in the South and $370 dressed in the North.  Look for business to pick up as the day progresses.  Boxed beef was lower at […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-crop-corn-soybean-export-sales-top-40-million-bushels/ New crop corn, soybean export sales top 40 million bushels https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964632899/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-crop-corn-soybean-export-sales-top-million-bushels/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964632899/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-crop-corn-soybean-export-sales-top-million-bushels/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:56:59 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314645 New crop corn and soybean export sales were solid during the week ending July 23rd. The USDA says new crop corn showed a week-to-week improvement led by unknown destinations and Mexico, and while new crop soybeans were down on the week, sales were still strong with China and unknown topping the list. Beef and pork […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964632899/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-crop-corn-soybean-export-sales-top-million-bushels/feed/ 0New crop corn and soybean export sales were solid during the week ending July 23rd. The USDA says new crop corn showed a week-to-week improvement led by unknown destinations and Mexico, and while new crop soybeans were down on the week, sales were still strong with China and unknown topping the list. Beef and pork […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/national-4-h-council-tractor-supply-and-starlink-partnership-to-expand-rural-broadband-access-for-ag-youth/ National 4-H Council, Tractor Supply, and Starlink partnership to expand rural broadband access for ag youth https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964619099/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~National-H-Council-Tractor-Supply-and-Starlink-partnership-to-expand-rural-broadband-access-for-ag-youth/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964619099/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~National-H-Council-Tractor-Supply-and-Starlink-partnership-to-expand-rural-broadband-access-for-ag-youth/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:07:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314625 A new partnership with the National 4-H Council, Tractor Supply Company, and Starlink is helping expand access to reliable internet in rural communities. Jill Bramble, president and CEO of the National 4-H Council, says more than $500,000 from Tractor Supply Company will help bring new digital resources to 4-H members nationwide. “Learning all aspects of technology and digital innovation will be important to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964619099/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~National-H-Council-Tractor-Supply-and-Starlink-partnership-to-expand-rural-broadband-access-for-ag-youth/feed/ 0A new partnership with the National 4-H Council, Tractor Supply Company, and Starlink is helping expand access to reliable internet in rural communities. Jill Bramble, president and CEO of the National 4-H Council, says more than $500,000 from Tractor Supply Company will help bring new digital resources to 4-H members nationwide. “Learning all aspects of technology and digital innovation will be important to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/epa-says-label-reviews-help-keep-crop-protection-tools-available/ EPA says label reviews help keep crop protection tools available https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964614833/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~EPA-says-label-reviews-help-keep-crop-protection-tools-available/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964614833/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~EPA-says-label-reviews-help-keep-crop-protection-tools-available/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:54:16 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314643 A regional EPA administrator says the agency is working to ensure farmers don’t lose access to effective crop protection tools. Region 7’s Jim Macy says EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention has been reviewing thousands of labels since the administration took office. “We had about 14,000 new label requirements that we had to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964614833/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~EPA-says-label-reviews-help-keep-crop-protection-tools-available/feed/ 0A regional EPA administrator says the agency is working to ensure farmers don’t lose access to effective crop protection tools. Region 7’s Jim Macy says EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention has been reviewing thousands of labels since the administration took office. “We had about 14,000 new label requirements that we had to […]

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