Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:28:23 +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/paul-noe-named-president-and-ceo-of-corn-refiners-association/ Paul Noe named president and CEO of Corn Refiners Association https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969152678/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Paul-Noe-named-president-and-CEO-of-Corn-Refiners-Association/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969152678/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Paul-Noe-named-president-and-CEO-of-Corn-Refiners-Association/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:26:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316951 Paul Noe has been named the next president and CEO of the Corn Refiners Association. The current CEO John Bode announced his retirement earlier this year. Noe has spent the last 20 years shaping public policy and regulatory strategy at the American Forest and Paper Association, along with the former Grocery Manufacturers Association. He’s also […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969152678/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Paul-Noe-named-president-and-CEO-of-Corn-Refiners-Association/feed/ 0Paul Noe has been named the next president and CEO of the Corn Refiners Association. The current CEO John Bode announced his retirement earlier this year. Noe has spent the last 20 years shaping public policy and regulatory strategy at the American Forest and Paper Association, along with the former Grocery Manufacturers Association. He’s also […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/two-cents/if-you-want-to-rebuild-the-herd-go-where-the-cows-are/ If you want to rebuild the herd, go where the cows are https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969152498/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~If-you-want-to-rebuild-the-herd-go-where-the-cows-are/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969152498/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~If-you-want-to-rebuild-the-herd-go-where-the-cows-are/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:20:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=cyndi_cents&p=316827 Commentary Every January, USDA gives us a snapshot of America’s cattle inventory. The January 1, 2026, numbers show that Texas, Oklahoma and Missouri account for more than 28 percent of the nation’s beef-cow herd. Those three states are traditionally the top momma-cow states in the nation, with Texas coming in first and Oklahoma and Missouri […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969152498/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~If-you-want-to-rebuild-the-herd-go-where-the-cows-are/feed/ 0Commentary Every January, USDA gives us a snapshot of America’s cattle inventory. The January 1, 2026, numbers show that Texas, Oklahoma and Missouri account for more than 28 percent of the nation’s beef-cow herd. Those three states are traditionally the top momma-cow states in the nation, with Texas coming in first and Oklahoma and Missouri […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/u-s-trade-dispute-pushes-canada-to-explore-new-trading-relationships/ U.S. trade dispute pushes Canada to explore new trading relationships https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969151916/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-trade-dispute-pushes-Canada-to-explore-new-trading-relationships/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969151916/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-trade-dispute-pushes-Canada-to-explore-new-trading-relationships/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:57:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316945 An ag economist says Canada’s efforts to diversify its trading partners could have long-term implications for U.S. agriculture. “It’s going to put back our relationship with Canada by several years,” he says. Ian Sheldon with Ohio State University tells Brownfield, “Undermining each of the integrated value chains is potentially quite costly, both in terms of investment and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969151916/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-trade-dispute-pushes-Canada-to-explore-new-trading-relationships/feed/ 0An ag economist says Canada’s efforts to diversify its trading partners could have long-term implications for U.S. agriculture. “It’s going to put back our relationship with Canada by several years,” he says. Ian Sheldon with Ohio State University tells Brownfield, “Undermining each of the integrated value chains is potentially quite costly, both in terms of investment and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/bovine-tuberculosis-identified-in-iosco-county-cattle-herds/ Bovine Tuberculosis identified in Iosco County cattle herds https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969151679/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bovine-Tuberculosis-identified-in-Iosco-County-cattle-herds/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969151679/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bovine-Tuberculosis-identified-in-Iosco-County-cattle-herds/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:48:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316946 Two beef herds have been confirmed with bovine tuberculosis in northern Michigan. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says the disease was detected during whole-herd testing in Iosco County and as part of a trace investigation related to a previous case. In May, a positive cattle herd in the county led to whole-herd testing in Arenac, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969151679/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bovine-Tuberculosis-identified-in-Iosco-County-cattle-herds/feed/ 0Two beef herds have been confirmed with bovine tuberculosis in northern Michigan. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says the disease was detected during whole-herd testing in Iosco County and as part of a trace investigation related to a previous case. In May, a positive cattle herd in the county led to whole-herd testing in Arenac, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/conab-raises-brazil-corn-crop-guess-modestly/ CONAB raises Brazil corn crop guess modestly https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969151244/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CONAB-raises-Brazil-corn-crop-guess-modestly/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969151244/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CONAB-raises-Brazil-corn-crop-guess-modestly/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:41:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316944 Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA made minor adjustments to its corn production outlook. CONAB now has the combined 2025/26 corn crop at 144.01 million tons, up 0.7% from August and 2% above 2025. That includes a second crop of 112.131 million tons, 1% higher than last month, but 1% lower than last year, as harvest […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969151244/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CONAB-raises-Brazil-corn-crop-guess-modestly/feed/ 0Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA made minor adjustments to its corn production outlook. CONAB now has the combined 2025/26 corn crop at 144.01 million tons, up 0.7% from August and 2% above 2025. That includes a second crop of 112.131 million tons, 1% higher than last month, but 1% lower than last year, as harvest […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usdas-corn-soybean-demand-numbers-boosting-market-optimism/ USDA’s corn & soybean demand numbers boosting market optimism https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969150728/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA%e2%80%99s-corn-soybean-demand-numbers-boosting-market-optimism/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969150728/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA%e2%80%99s-corn-soybean-demand-numbers-boosting-market-optimism/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:20:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316939 The co-founder of AgMarket.net says the USDA’s updated corn and soybean supply and demand numbers should provide support for commodity prices. Matt Bennett says the pre-harvest rally already priced in a sub-10% stocks to use ratio for corn, but there’s still reason for long-term optimism. “The corn market should stay somewhat supported even though it’s […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969150728/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA%e2%80%99s-corn-soybean-demand-numbers-boosting-market-optimism/feed/ 0The co-founder of AgMarket.net says the USDA’s updated corn and soybean supply and demand numbers should provide support for commodity prices. Matt Bennett says the pre-harvest rally already priced in a sub-10% stocks to use ratio for corn, but there’s still reason for long-term optimism. “The corn market should stay somewhat supported even though it’s […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/chs-to-build-soy-processing-facility-in-southern-wisconsin/ CHS to build soy processing facility in southern Wisconsin https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969150575/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CHS-to-build-soy-processing-facility-in-southern-Wisconsin/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969150575/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CHS-to-build-soy-processing-facility-in-southern-Wisconsin/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:12:42 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316936 CHS plans to begin construction on a new soy processing plant in south-central Wisconsin soon. CHS senior vice president of product lines Brian Schouvieller says the facility in Evansville will have the capacity to process 80 million bushels of soybeans annually. “It’s going to create new market opportunities and meet demand for soybean meal and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969150575/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CHS-to-build-soy-processing-facility-in-southern-Wisconsin/feed/ 0CHS plans to begin construction on a new soy processing plant in south-central Wisconsin soon. CHS senior vice president of product lines Brian Schouvieller says the facility in Evansville will have the capacity to process 80 million bushels of soybeans annually. “It’s going to create new market opportunities and meet demand for soybean meal and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/seed-selection-could-help-protect-margins/ Seed selection could help protect margins https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969144779/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Seed-selection-could-help-protect-margins/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969144779/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Seed-selection-could-help-protect-margins/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:21:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316933 Selecting the right seed variety to maximize return on investment in 2027. Agronomist Trey Stephens with Beck’s Hybrids says seed selection is one of the most important decisions especially when margins are tight. “Depending on the hybrids that fit your management style is where you’ll get extra yield. And, don’t forget about the things that […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969144779/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Seed-selection-could-help-protect-margins/feed/ 0Selecting the right seed variety to maximize return on investment in 2027. Agronomist Trey Stephens with Beck’s Hybrids says seed selection is one of the most important decisions especially when margins are tight. “Depending on the hybrids that fit your management style is where you’ll get extra yield. And, don’t forget about the things that […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/disease-pressure-and-weather-leading-to-stalk-quality-concerns/ Disease pressure and weather leading to stalk quality concerns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969144782/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Disease-pressure-and-weather-leading-to-stalk-quality-concerns/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969144782/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Disease-pressure-and-weather-leading-to-stalk-quality-concerns/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:19:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316932 An east central Illinois agronomist says high disease pressure is leading to stalk quality concerns heading into harvest. Kris Ehler, who’s based in Champaign County, tells Brownfield, “It’s going to be easier for me to tell you what I’ve not found for diseases in cornfields right now than it is what’s actually there, because it […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969144782/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Disease-pressure-and-weather-leading-to-stalk-quality-concerns/feed/ 0An east central Illinois agronomist says high disease pressure is leading to stalk quality concerns heading into harvest. Kris Ehler, who’s based in Champaign County, tells Brownfield, “It’s going to be easier for me to tell you what I’ve not found for diseases in cornfields right now than it is what’s actually there, because it […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/record-production-costs-limit-profit-potential-for-farmers/ Record production costs limit profit potential for farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969136031/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-production-costs-limit-profit-potential-for-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969136031/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-production-costs-limit-profit-potential-for-farmers/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:23:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=316891 In this Managing for Profit, American Farm Bureau ag economist Faith Parum discusses adjustments in USDA’s September Farm Income Report and the largest factors impacting the cost to operate.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969136031/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-production-costs-limit-profit-potential-for-farmers/feed/ 0In this Managing for Profit, American Farm Bureau ag economist Faith Parum discusses adjustments in USDA’s September Farm Income Report and the largest factors impacting the cost to operate.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/husker-harvest-days-puts-new-ag-technology-in-the-field/ Husker Harvest Days puts new ag technology in the field https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969134996/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Husker-Harvest-Days-puts-new-ag-technology-in-the-field/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969134996/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Husker-Harvest-Days-puts-new-ag-technology-in-the-field/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316871 The latest ag technology will be front and center at this year’s Husker Harvest Days. Matt Jungmann, senior director of events with Farm Progress, says producers will get the latest look at what’s hitting the market. “Whether times are good or times are bad, the technology continues to advance, things continue to grow and evolve. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969134996/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Husker-Harvest-Days-puts-new-ag-technology-in-the-field/feed/ 0The latest ag technology will be front and center at this year’s Husker Harvest Days. Matt Jungmann, senior director of events with Farm Progress, says producers will get the latest look at what’s hitting the market. “Whether times are good or times are bad, the technology continues to advance, things continue to grow and evolve. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-corn-harvest-gets-underway-as-soybean-yields-show-variability/ Iowa corn harvest gets underway as soybean yields show variability https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969111338/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-corn-harvest-gets-underway-as-soybean-yields-show-variability/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969111338/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-corn-harvest-gets-underway-as-soybean-yields-show-variability/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:41:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316928 Some Iowa farmers have begun harvesting corn. USDA’s latest weekly crop progress report shows corn two percent harvested, in line with the five-year average. There’s no indication soybean harvest is underway, with just 22 percent of the crop dropping leaves compared to nearly 30 percent normally. Southeast Iowa farmer Mark Jackson tells Brownfield his beans […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969111338/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-corn-harvest-gets-underway-as-soybean-yields-show-variability/feed/ 0Some Iowa farmers have begun harvesting corn. USDA’s latest weekly crop progress report shows corn two percent harvested, in line with the five-year average. There’s no indication soybean harvest is underway, with just 22 percent of the crop dropping leaves compared to nearly 30 percent normally. Southeast Iowa farmer Mark Jackson tells Brownfield his beans […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/sporadic-harvest-activity-in-east-central-illinois-revealing-some-surprises/ Sporadic harvest activity in east central Illinois revealing some surprises https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969110300/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sporadic-harvest-activity-in-east-central-Illinois-revealing-some-surprises/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969110300/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sporadic-harvest-activity-in-east-central-Illinois-revealing-some-surprises/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:31:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316925 An east central Illinois agronomist says he expects harvest activity to pick up this week, weather permitting. Kris Ehler, sales agronomist for Ehler Brothers in Champaign County, says there’s been sporadic corn harvest in his area. “For the most part, growers aren’t quite ready yet.”  He says, “From what I have heard though, sub 20% […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969110300/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sporadic-harvest-activity-in-east-central-Illinois-revealing-some-surprises/feed/ 0An east central Illinois agronomist says he expects harvest activity to pick up this week, weather permitting. Kris Ehler, sales agronomist for Ehler Brothers in Champaign County, says there’s been sporadic corn harvest in his area. “For the most part, growers aren’t quite ready yet.”  He says, “From what I have heard though, sub 20% […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-higher-lean-hogs-closed-lower-2/ Cattle futures higher, lean hogs closed lower https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969110306/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-lean-hogs-closed-lower/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969110306/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-lean-hogs-closed-lower/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:30:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=316927 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher, supported by technical buying, the midday gains in boxed beef, and optimism about this week’s direct business. October live was up $2.57 at $222.25 and December was $2.92 higher at $225.15. October feeders were $5.35 higher at $337.85 and November was up […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969110306/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-lean-hogs-closed-lower/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher, supported by technical buying, the midday gains in boxed beef, and optimism about this week’s direct business. October live was up $2.57 at $222.25 and December was $2.92 higher at $225.15. October feeders were $5.35 higher at $337.85 and November was up […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/harvest-begins-in-pockets-across-southwest-minnesota/ Harvest begins in pockets across southwest Minnesota https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969110219/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-begins-in-pockets-across-southwest-Minnesota/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969110219/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-begins-in-pockets-across-southwest-Minnesota/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:28:11 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316923 A southwest Minnesota farmer says early harvest activity is underway. Bryan Biegler of Lake Wilson tells Brownfield most crops in the area are still a week or more away from being ready. “We have had some people in the neighborhood taking out a little bit of beans, and had a neighbor actually trying a little […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969110219/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-begins-in-pockets-across-southwest-Minnesota/feed/ 0A southwest Minnesota farmer says early harvest activity is underway. Bryan Biegler of Lake Wilson tells Brownfield most crops in the area are still a week or more away from being ready. “We have had some people in the neighborhood taking out a little bit of beans, and had a neighbor actually trying a little […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-corn-rise-on-gains-in-crude-oil-watching-harvest/ Soybeans, corn rise on gains in crude oil, watching harvest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969110222/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-rise-on-gains-in-crude-oil-watching-harvest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969110222/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-rise-on-gains-in-crude-oil-watching-harvest/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:27:53 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=316865 Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. The USDA is projecting a record crop but is also expecting continued solid demand. There was spillover from the strength in crude oil, which was up on supply concerns. Still, as crude oil trimmed its gains, soybeans, bean oil, and corn all followed to some extent, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969110222/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-rise-on-gains-in-crude-oil-watching-harvest/feed/ 0Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. The USDA is projecting a record crop but is also expecting continued solid demand. There was spillover from the strength in crude oil, which was up on supply concerns. Still, as crude oil trimmed its gains, soybeans, bean oil, and corn all followed to some extent, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/drought-impacting-northwestern-wisconsin-crops/ Drought impacting northwestern Wisconsin crops https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969110210/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drought-impacting-northwestern-Wisconsin-crops/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969110210/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drought-impacting-northwestern-Wisconsin-crops/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:25:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316921 A farmer in northwestern Wisconsin says the driest stretch of weather after June 1st in 130 years will impact grain yields. Andy Bensend, who grows corn, soybeans, and wheat in Barron County, tells Brownfield… “Grain yields are going to be off, I’m going to roughly say 20%.”  He says, “Nobody’s cut any beans yet, so […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969110210/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drought-impacting-northwestern-Wisconsin-crops/feed/ 0A farmer in northwestern Wisconsin says the driest stretch of weather after June 1st in 130 years will impact grain yields. Andy Bensend, who grows corn, soybeans, and wheat in Barron County, tells Brownfield… “Grain yields are going to be off, I’m going to roughly say 20%.”  He says, “Nobody’s cut any beans yet, so […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/five-straight-years-of-low-water-possible-on-mississippi-river/ Five straight years of low water possible on Mississippi River https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969110021/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Five-straight-years-of-low-water-possible-on-Mississippi-River/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969110021/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Five-straight-years-of-low-water-possible-on-Mississippi-River/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:20:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316882 A dry end to the summer in parts of the Midwest is raising concerns about water levels on the Mississippi River. Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition says another fall with low levels is likely. “We’re not exactly in a position of strength, and the concern is that we could have five consecutive years […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969110021/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Five-straight-years-of-low-water-possible-on-Mississippi-River/feed/ 0A dry end to the summer in parts of the Midwest is raising concerns about water levels on the Mississippi River. Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition says another fall with low levels is likely. “We’re not exactly in a position of strength, and the concern is that we could have five consecutive years […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/early-soybean-yields-look-good-as-harvest-advances-in-missouri-bootheel/ Early soybean yields look good as harvest advances in Missouri Bootheel https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969110006/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Early-soybean-yields-look-good-as-harvest-advances-in-Missouri-Bootheel/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969110006/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Early-soybean-yields-look-good-as-harvest-advances-in-Missouri-Bootheel/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:18:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316912 A farmer in the Missouri Bootheel says the early soybean yields are good as harvest picks up the pace. “There’s some variability there, a little bit of disease pressure that kind of hurt some of the varieties, but for the most part, I think the beans are going to be really good,” Aaron Porter of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969110006/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Early-soybean-yields-look-good-as-harvest-advances-in-Missouri-Bootheel/feed/ 0A farmer in the Missouri Bootheel says the early soybean yields are good as harvest picks up the pace. “There’s some variability there, a little bit of disease pressure that kind of hurt some of the varieties, but for the most part, I think the beans are going to be really good,” Aaron Porter of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/harvest-activities-picking-up-in-michigans-thumb/ Harvest activities picking up in Michigan’s Thumb https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969109976/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-activities-picking-up-in-Michigans-Thumb/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969109976/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-activities-picking-up-in-Michigans-Thumb/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:14:24 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316913 Early digging for the Michigan Sugar Company is underway. Sanilac County farmer Dennis Gardner tells Brownfield he delivered his first field of sugarbeets last week. “We got some phenomenal beets that are probably 30 tons plus right now,” he shares. “Some of the early beets went 20, and some were a little under that. It […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969109976/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-activities-picking-up-in-Michigans-Thumb/feed/ 0Early digging for the Michigan Sugar Company is underway. Sanilac County farmer Dennis Gardner tells Brownfield he delivered his first field of sugarbeets last week. “We got some phenomenal beets that are probably 30 tons plus right now,” he shares. “Some of the early beets went 20, and some were a little under that. It […]

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