Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:47:57 +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/proactive-management-helping-farmers-weather-financial-storm/ Proactive management helping farmers weather financial storm https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968032445/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Proactive-management-helping-farmers-weather-financial-storm/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968032445/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Proactive-management-helping-farmers-weather-financial-storm/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:47:49 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315652 The chief credit officer with Farm Credit Illinois says producers that are proactively managing their bottom line seem to be weathering the current financial storm better than their counterparts. Mike Gunderson tells Brownfield, “Producers that made good decisions in ‘25 came out of that season in a really good position for ‘26. I think if […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968032445/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Proactive-management-helping-farmers-weather-financial-storm/feed/ 0The chief credit officer with Farm Credit Illinois says producers that are proactively managing their bottom line seem to be weathering the current financial storm better than their counterparts. Mike Gunderson tells Brownfield, “Producers that made good decisions in ‘25 came out of that season in a really good position for ‘26. I think if […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/timely-weather-supports-yield-potential-across-iowa/ Timely weather supports yield potential across Iowa https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968032325/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Timely-weather-supports-yield-potential-across-Iowa/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968032325/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Timely-weather-supports-yield-potential-across-Iowa/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:45:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315653 A north-central Iowa farmer says his crops are in excellent condition as the growing season enters its final stages. Stu Swanson tells Brownfield, “We finally have turned the corner. It’s been either too dry or too wet the last few years. It’s nice to see a good crop growing out there.” He says conditions across […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968032325/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Timely-weather-supports-yield-potential-across-Iowa/feed/ 0A north-central Iowa farmer says his crops are in excellent condition as the growing season enters its final stages. Stu Swanson tells Brownfield, “We finally have turned the corner. It’s been either too dry or too wet the last few years. It’s nice to see a good crop growing out there.” He says conditions across […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/central-missouri-farmer-prepares-for-early-corn-harvest/ Central Missouri farmer prepares for early corn harvest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031824/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Central-Missouri-farmer-prepares-for-early-corn-harvest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031824/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Central-Missouri-farmer-prepares-for-early-corn-harvest/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:21:36 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315648 A farmer in central Missouri says corn harvest is expected to begin soon. Andy Clay from Moniteau County tells Brownfield… “We’re gonna try to get the combine and the grain dryer rolling. But then, you know, we were still planting beans in July, too, a little replanting, because all the June rain. But you know, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031824/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Central-Missouri-farmer-prepares-for-early-corn-harvest/feed/ 0A farmer in central Missouri says corn harvest is expected to begin soon. Andy Clay from Moniteau County tells Brownfield… “We’re gonna try to get the combine and the grain dryer rolling. But then, you know, we were still planting beans in July, too, a little replanting, because all the June rain. But you know, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/south-dakota-lawmakers-weigh-difficult-path-to-passing-farm-bill-in-2026/ South Dakota lawmakers weigh difficult path to passing farm bill in 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031491/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-lawmakers-weigh-difficult-path-to-passing-farm-bill-in/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031491/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-lawmakers-weigh-difficult-path-to-passing-farm-bill-in/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:58:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315642 The South Dakota Congressional delegation says a farm bill will need bipartisan support if it’s going to cross the finish line by the end of the year. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a member of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee, says lawmakers are still trying to find a path forward on a farm bill. “We’re […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031491/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-lawmakers-weigh-difficult-path-to-passing-farm-bill-in/feed/ 0The South Dakota Congressional delegation says a farm bill will need bipartisan support if it’s going to cross the finish line by the end of the year. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a member of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee, says lawmakers are still trying to find a path forward on a farm bill. “We’re […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/northwest-missouri-youth-exhibit-champion-steers-at-missouri-state-fair/ Northwest Missouri youth exhibit champion steers at Missouri State Fair https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031365/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Northwest-Missouri-youth-exhibit-champion-steers-at-Missouri-State-Fair/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031365/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Northwest-Missouri-youth-exhibit-champion-steers-at-Missouri-State-Fair/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:50:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315633 Two northwest Missouri youth exhibitors have the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Steers at the Missouri State Fair. “It’s really a dream come true,” says Reagan Rodgers, a member of the Savannah FFA Chapter. Rodger’s steer was Grand Champion and will be in the Sale of Champions on Saturday. She says it’s not her […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031365/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Northwest-Missouri-youth-exhibit-champion-steers-at-Missouri-State-Fair/feed/ 0Two northwest Missouri youth exhibitors have the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Steers at the Missouri State Fair. “It’s really a dream come true,” says Reagan Rodgers, a member of the Savannah FFA Chapter. Rodger’s steer was Grand Champion and will be in the Sale of Champions on Saturday. She says it’s not her […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/nonfat-dry-milk-jumps-higher-while-butter-slides-in-wednesday-cme-dairy-trade/ Nonfat dry milk jumps higher while butter slides in Wednesday CME dairy trade https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031044/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nonfat-dry-milk-jumps-higher-while-butter-slides-in-Wednesday-CME-dairy-trade/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031044/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nonfat-dry-milk-jumps-higher-while-butter-slides-in-Wednesday-CME-dairy-trade/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:37:36 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315638 Cash dairy prices were mostly down Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was down $0.0025 to $0.6925. One sale was reported at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0025 to $1.5750. Two sales were reported at $1.58 and $1.5825.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5650. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.03 to $1.43. Six sales were reported ranging […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031044/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nonfat-dry-milk-jumps-higher-while-butter-slides-in-Wednesday-CME-dairy-trade/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mostly down Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was down $0.0025 to $0.6925. One sale was reported at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0025 to $1.5750. Two sales were reported at $1.58 and $1.5825.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5650. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.03 to $1.43. Six sales were reported ranging […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/high-heat-restricts-ethanol-production-margins-solid/ High heat restricts ethanol production, margins solid https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031008/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-heat-restricts-ethanol-production-margins-solid/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031008/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-heat-restricts-ethanol-production-margins-solid/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:34:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315635 U.S. ethanol production declined over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol production averaged 1.089 million barrels per day, down 28,000 on the week as high temperatures in parts of the region reduced plant efficiency, but up 17,000 on the year as producers respond to demand expectations and margins. The Iowa State […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031008/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-heat-restricts-ethanol-production-margins-solid/feed/ 0U.S. ethanol production declined over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol production averaged 1.089 million barrels per day, down 28,000 on the week as high temperatures in parts of the region reduced plant efficiency, but up 17,000 on the year as producers respond to demand expectations and margins. The Iowa State […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cropvoice-whole-farm-helping-corn-and-soybean-farmers-with-earlier-disease-detection/ CropVoice Whole Farm helping corn and soybean farmers with earlier disease detection https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031011/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CropVoice-Whole-Farm-helping-corn-and-soybean-farmers-with-earlier-disease-detection/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031011/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CropVoice-Whole-Farm-helping-corn-and-soybean-farmers-with-earlier-disease-detection/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:32:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315634 A new digital platform could help farmers make more informed management decisions in corn and soybeans.  Gary Schaefer, chief commercial officer with InterPlant, says CropVoice Whole Farm is another tool to help farmers evaluate fungicide timing. “With InnerSoy and InnerCorn, they actually confirm to us, in real-time, when an infection happens,” he says. “This allows […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031011/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CropVoice-Whole-Farm-helping-corn-and-soybean-farmers-with-earlier-disease-detection/feed/ 0A new digital platform could help farmers make more informed management decisions in corn and soybeans.  Gary Schaefer, chief commercial officer with InterPlant, says CropVoice Whole Farm is another tool to help farmers evaluate fungicide timing. “With InnerSoy and InnerCorn, they actually confirm to us, in real-time, when an infection happens,” he says. “This allows […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2838/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968030270/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968030270/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:05:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315631 Direct cash cattle trade activity is still relatively quiet.  Bids are being offered in the North at $225 live and $355 dressed, and in Texas at $225 live.  Asking prices have been noted in Texas at $230, but it has been quiet in other parts of cattle country. Look for more business to develop over […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968030270/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity is still relatively quiet.  Bids are being offered in the North at $225 live and $355 dressed, and in Texas at $225 live.  Asking prices have been noted in Texas at $230, but it has been quiet in other parts of cattle country. Look for more business to develop over […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/prop-12-fix-vital-omission-from-senate-farm-bill/ Prop 12 fix vital omission from Senate farm bill https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968030150/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Prop-fix-vital-omission-from-Senate-farm-bill/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968030150/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Prop-fix-vital-omission-from-Senate-farm-bill/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:58:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315623 The president of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says the industry needs a new farm bill to include a legislative fix for California’s Prop 12. Katie Brown, a fifth-generation hog farmer in Christian County, says the House passed a bill addressing the animal confinement law, but it was not included in the stalled Senate version. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968030150/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Prop-fix-vital-omission-from-Senate-farm-bill/feed/ 0The president of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says the industry needs a new farm bill to include a legislative fix for California’s Prop 12. Katie Brown, a fifth-generation hog farmer in Christian County, says the House passed a bill addressing the animal confinement law, but it was not included in the stalled Senate version. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farm-bill-economic-aid-face-narrow-september-window-farm-bureau-economist-says/ Farm bill, economic aid face narrow September window, Farm Bureau economist says https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968029265/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-bill-economic-aid-face-narrow-September-window-Farm-Bureau-economist-says/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968029265/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-bill-economic-aid-face-narrow-September-window-Farm-Bureau-economist-says/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:27:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315614 An American Farm Bureau economist is eyeing a small window for Congress to provide certainty for agriculture. John Newton tells Brownfield the clock is ticking once the August Recess concludes. “And I think folks in farm country need to talk to their members of Congress while they’re back home this August. When they come back […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968029265/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-bill-economic-aid-face-narrow-September-window-Farm-Bureau-economist-says/feed/ 0An American Farm Bureau economist is eyeing a small window for Congress to provide certainty for agriculture. John Newton tells Brownfield the clock is ticking once the August Recess concludes. “And I think folks in farm country need to talk to their members of Congress while they’re back home this August. When they come back […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/skor-says-time-is-now-for-permanent-year-round-e15-fix/ Skor says time is now for permanent year-round E15 fix https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968029268/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Skor-says-time-is-now-for-permanent-yearround-E-fix/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968029268/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Skor-says-time-is-now-for-permanent-yearround-E-fix/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:26:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315615 The CEO or Growth Energy says year-round E15 legislation currently has the most momentum its ever had. Emily Skor says the issue has been debated for more than a decade. “We have incredibly strong bipartisan support in the House and Senate,” she said. “We had our E15 compromise bill pass the House in a very […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968029268/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Skor-says-time-is-now-for-permanent-yearround-E-fix/feed/ 0The CEO or Growth Energy says year-round E15 legislation currently has the most momentum its ever had. Emily Skor says the issue has been debated for more than a decade. “We have incredibly strong bipartisan support in the House and Senate,” she said. “We had our E15 compromise bill pass the House in a very […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/lindberg-mexico-talks-advancing-canada-remains-a-challenge/ Lindberg: Mexico talks advancing, Canada remains a challenge https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968028710/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lindberg-Mexico-talks-advancing-Canada-remains-a-challenge/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968028710/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lindberg-Mexico-talks-advancing-Canada-remains-a-challenge/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:01:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315607 The USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says the USMCA review process has had both successes and challenges. Luke Lindberg tells Brownfield significant progress has been made in negotiations with Mexico. “I know the teams have been in consistent communication,” he said. “I was actually down in Mexico last week on a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968028710/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lindberg-Mexico-talks-advancing-Canada-remains-a-challenge/feed/ 0The USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says the USMCA review process has had both successes and challenges. Luke Lindberg tells Brownfield significant progress has been made in negotiations with Mexico. “I know the teams have been in consistent communication,” he said. “I was actually down in Mexico last week on a […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/economist-says-cargills-reopening-of-its-fort-morgan-beef-plant-boosts-cattle-market-competition/ Economist says Cargill’s reopening of its Fort Morgan beef plant boosts cattle market competition https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968028284/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-says-Cargill%e2%80%99s-reopening-of-its-Fort-Morgan-beef-plant-boosts-cattle-market-competition/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968028284/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-says-Cargill%e2%80%99s-reopening-of-its-Fort-Morgan-beef-plant-boosts-cattle-market-competition/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:46:59 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315597 Workers at Cargill’s Fort Morgan, Colorado beef plant have agreed to a new five-year labor deal, ending an 89-day lockout, that clears the way for the company to resume processing.  Livestock economist David Anderson with Texas A&M University says this is much-needed good news for the beef industry.  “We have plenty of capacity for the number of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968028284/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-says-Cargill%e2%80%99s-reopening-of-its-Fort-Morgan-beef-plant-boosts-cattle-market-competition/feed/ 0Workers at Cargill’s Fort Morgan, Colorado beef plant have agreed to a new five-year labor deal, ending an 89-day lockout, that clears the way for the company to resume processing.  Livestock economist David Anderson with Texas A&M University says this is much-needed good news for the beef industry.  “We have plenty of capacity for the number of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/grassley-calls-tysons-joslin-illinois-closure-devastating-for-regional-cattle-producers/ Grassley calls Tyson’s Joslin, Illinois closure “devastating” for regional cattle producers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968028287/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grassley-calls-Tysons-Joslin-Illinois-closure-devastating-for-regional-cattle-producers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968028287/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grassley-calls-Tysons-Joslin-Illinois-closure-devastating-for-regional-cattle-producers/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:46:37 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315595 U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is concerned about the sudden closure of a beef processing facility in the Midwest. Tyson shuttered its Joslin, Illinois plant last week. “Well it’s going to be tough on the cattle producers of eastern Iowa, very tough.” He tells Brownfield there are outstanding contracts with the processor that Tyson will need […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968028287/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grassley-calls-Tysons-Joslin-Illinois-closure-devastating-for-regional-cattle-producers/feed/ 0U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is concerned about the sudden closure of a beef processing facility in the Midwest. Tyson shuttered its Joslin, Illinois plant last week. “Well it’s going to be tough on the cattle producers of eastern Iowa, very tough.” He tells Brownfield there are outstanding contracts with the processor that Tyson will need […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/indiana-dairy-farms-continue-to-face-regulatory-challenges-as-the-industry-seeks-practical-solutions/ Indiana dairy farms continue to face regulatory challenges as the industry seeks practical solutions https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968027906/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-dairy-farms-continue-to-face-regulatory-challenges-as-the-industry-seeks-practical-solutions/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968027906/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-dairy-farms-continue-to-face-regulatory-challenges-as-the-industry-seeks-practical-solutions/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:35:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315591 The director of agricultural affairs at the American Dairy Association Indiana says regulatory uncertainty remains a concern for producers across the country.  Patrick Hash says compliance costs and administrative requirements affect each farm differently. “The same rules apply whether you have 40 cows or 4,000 cows,” he says. “That’s been the biggest challenge. It’s making […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968027906/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-dairy-farms-continue-to-face-regulatory-challenges-as-the-industry-seeks-practical-solutions/feed/ 0The director of agricultural affairs at the American Dairy Association Indiana says regulatory uncertainty remains a concern for producers across the country.  Patrick Hash says compliance costs and administrative requirements affect each farm differently. “The same rules apply whether you have 40 cows or 4,000 cows,” he says. “That’s been the biggest challenge. It’s making […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/european-corn-production-declines-could-shift-global-demand/ European corn production declines could shift global demand https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968027330/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~European-corn-production-declines-could-shift-global-demand/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968027330/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~European-corn-production-declines-could-shift-global-demand/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:13:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315589 A market analyst says tightening global corn supplies could create additional opportunities for U.S. exports.   Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners says the ongoing drought in Europe opens the door for new possibilities for nontraditional customers. “We continue to see report after report that Europe is lowering its production, particularly France. If they have […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968027330/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~European-corn-production-declines-could-shift-global-demand/feed/ 0A market analyst says tightening global corn supplies could create additional opportunities for U.S. exports.   Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners says the ongoing drought in Europe opens the door for new possibilities for nontraditional customers. “We continue to see report after report that Europe is lowering its production, particularly France. If they have […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/tysons-illinois-plant-closure-renews-consolidation-concerns/ Tyson’s Illinois plant closure renews consolidation concerns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968025044/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tyson%e2%80%99s-Illinois-plant-closure-renews-consolidation-concerns/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968025044/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tyson%e2%80%99s-Illinois-plant-closure-renews-consolidation-concerns/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:33:59 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315587 The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says the closure of a Tyson beef processing facility in the western part of the state is another example of consolidation’s negative impact on agriculture. Phillip Nelson, who farms in LaSalle County, says the Joslin facility was vital for producers across the region. “It’s not only 2,500 employees, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968025044/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tyson%e2%80%99s-Illinois-plant-closure-renews-consolidation-concerns/feed/ 0The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says the closure of a Tyson beef processing facility in the western part of the state is another example of consolidation’s negative impact on agriculture. Phillip Nelson, who farms in LaSalle County, says the Joslin facility was vital for producers across the region. “It’s not only 2,500 employees, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-launches-drone-pilot-programs-to-strengthen-rapid-response-manufacturing/ Michigan launches drone pilot programs to strengthen rapid response, manufacturing   https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968024123/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-launches-drone-pilot-programs-to-strengthen-rapid-response-manufacturing/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968024123/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-launches-drone-pilot-programs-to-strengthen-rapid-response-manufacturing/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:55:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315585 Several state agencies are analyzing how drones could improve operations in Michigan. Chief Mobility Officer Justine Johnson tells Brownfield five pilot programs have been announced as part of statewide Advanced Air Mobility challenges. “The next step here is to really think about what are the different data points that we’re going to get from having […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/planning-for-the-2027-crop-year/ Planning for the 2027 crop year https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968020139/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Planning-for-the-crop-year/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968020139/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Planning-for-the-crop-year/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=315577 In this episode of Managing for Profit, Gary Schnitkey with the University of Illinois says risk management will be essential to a successful plan for 2027.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968020139/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Planning-for-the-crop-year/feed/ 0In this episode of Managing for Profit, Gary Schnitkey with the University of Illinois says risk management will be essential to a successful plan for 2027.

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