Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:46:31 +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/market-news/cattle-futures-remain-under-pressure-4/ Cattle futures remain under pressure https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968231843/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-remain-under-pressure/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968231843/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-remain-under-pressure/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:46:24 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315953 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on fund liquidation waiting for direct business to develop.  Feeders had additional pressure from the higher move in corn. October live cattle closed $2.65 lower at $210.95 and December lean hogs closed $2.07 lower at $212.12.  September feeder cattle closed $4.95 lower at $319.27 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968231843/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-remain-under-pressure/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on fund liquidation waiting for direct business to develop.  Feeders had additional pressure from the higher move in corn. October live cattle closed $2.65 lower at $210.95 and December lean hogs closed $2.07 lower at $212.12.  September feeder cattle closed $4.95 lower at $319.27 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/soybean-leaders-say-nearly-doubling-rfs-exemptions-would-be-detrimental/ Soybean leaders say nearly doubling RFS exemptions would be detrimental https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968231795/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-leaders-say-nearly-doubling-RFS-exemptions-would-be-detrimental/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968231795/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-leaders-say-nearly-doubling-RFS-exemptions-would-be-detrimental/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:41:43 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315949 The American Soybean Association says farmers could lose about $1 billion if EPA approves small refinery exemption petitions being proposed. “This is just kind of a handout to oil companies and a handout to the small refineries.” Vice President Dave Walton, a soybean farmer from Iowa, tells Brownfield it’s frustrating to see promises by the Trump […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968231795/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-leaders-say-nearly-doubling-RFS-exemptions-would-be-detrimental/feed/ 0The American Soybean Association says farmers could lose about $1 billion if EPA approves small refinery exemption petitions being proposed. “This is just kind of a handout to oil companies and a handout to the small refineries.” Vice President Dave Walton, a soybean farmer from Iowa, tells Brownfield it’s frustrating to see promises by the Trump […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/grassley-beef-imports-arent-the-answer-to-high-meat-prices/ Grassley: beef imports aren’t the answer to high meat prices https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230787/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grassley-beef-imports-arent-the-answer-to-high-meat-prices/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230787/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grassley-beef-imports-arent-the-answer-to-high-meat-prices/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:30:06 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315950 U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is criticizing the Trump administration for temporarily easing restrictions on imported beef. “Americans should have access to safe and affordable meat, but the best way to lower beef prices is not through imported beef.” The Iowa Republican says with the smallest cattle herd in 75 years, U.S. beef producers need the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230787/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grassley-beef-imports-arent-the-answer-to-high-meat-prices/feed/ 0U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is criticizing the Trump administration for temporarily easing restrictions on imported beef. “Americans should have access to safe and affordable meat, but the best way to lower beef prices is not through imported beef.” The Iowa Republican says with the smallest cattle herd in 75 years, U.S. beef producers need the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-corn-up-on-lower-u-s-crop-ratings/ Soybeans, corn up on lower U.S. crop ratings https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230652/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-up-on-lower-US-crop-ratings/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230652/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-up-on-lower-US-crop-ratings/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:23:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315903 Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. The USDA’s national crop rating dipped over the past week with harvest just around the corner. There’s still some development time remaining in parts of the region but any significant loss of production potential would just tighten the balance sheet further. Unknown bought 132,000 tons of new […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230652/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-up-on-lower-US-crop-ratings/feed/ 0Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. The USDA’s national crop rating dipped over the past week with harvest just around the corner. There’s still some development time remaining in parts of the region but any significant loss of production potential would just tighten the balance sheet further. Unknown bought 132,000 tons of new […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-strengthens-potato-wart-safeguards-on-prince-edward-island-imports/ USDA strengthens potato wart safeguards on Prince Edward Island imports https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230484/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-strengthens-potato-wart-safeguards-on-Prince-Edward-Island-imports/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230484/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-strengthens-potato-wart-safeguards-on-Prince-Edward-Island-imports/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:20:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315946 The National Potato Council says increased restrictions on potatoes from Prince Edward Island will better protect U.S. growers from potato wart. CEO Kam Quarles tells Brownfield, “It’s a highly destructive disease.” “Once you’ve got it, it’s nearly impossible to get it out of your production areas,” he explains. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230484/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-strengthens-potato-wart-safeguards-on-Prince-Edward-Island-imports/feed/ 0The National Potato Council says increased restrictions on potatoes from Prince Edward Island will better protect U.S. growers from potato wart. CEO Kam Quarles tells Brownfield, “It’s a highly destructive disease.” “Once you’ve got it, it’s nearly impossible to get it out of your production areas,” he explains. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/transportation-costs-eroding-profitability-for-cattle-producers/ Transportation costs eroding profitability for cattle producers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230439/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Transportation-costs-eroding-profitability-for-cattle-producers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230439/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Transportation-costs-eroding-profitability-for-cattle-producers/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:16:05 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315944 The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says diesel prices are impacting margins for cattle producers. Jackie Moore with Joplin Regional Stockyards in Missouri says the cost to ship cattle have skyrocketed. “Here’s the thing, just like today, we’re paying $5.75 for trucks today, $5.75 a mile,” he says.  “Thirty or forty-five […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230439/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Transportation-costs-eroding-profitability-for-cattle-producers/feed/ 0The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says diesel prices are impacting margins for cattle producers. Jackie Moore with Joplin Regional Stockyards in Missouri says the cost to ship cattle have skyrocketed. “Here’s the thing, just like today, we’re paying $5.75 for trucks today, $5.75 a mile,” he says.  “Thirty or forty-five […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/mfa-ceo-sees-economic-headwinds-continuing-into-2027-for-farmers/ MFA CEO sees economic headwinds continuing into 2027 for farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230442/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MFA-CEO-sees-economic-headwinds-continuing-into-for-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230442/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MFA-CEO-sees-economic-headwinds-continuing-into-for-farmers/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:14:55 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315938 The CEO of MFA Incorporated says he sees economic headwinds continuing into 2027, as farmers face high input costs and uncertain commodity prices. “It’s tough times economically,” Bob Huffman tells Brownfield. “Our role as a co-op for our owners is just to be as very efficient as we can. Anyway we can add value and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230442/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MFA-CEO-sees-economic-headwinds-continuing-into-for-farmers/feed/ 0The CEO of MFA Incorporated says he sees economic headwinds continuing into 2027, as farmers face high input costs and uncertain commodity prices. “It’s tough times economically,” Bob Huffman tells Brownfield. “Our role as a co-op for our owners is just to be as very efficient as we can. Anyway we can add value and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/greer-sees-progress-on-china-soybean-sales/ Greer sees progress on China soybean sales https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230445/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Greer-sees-progress-on-China-soybean-sales/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230445/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Greer-sees-progress-on-China-soybean-sales/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:11:45 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315941 The US Trade Representative says China has been following through on its soybean purchase commitments from the US. “Soybeans, it’s something the Chinese need and it’s something we need to sell,” Jamieson Greer said at the Iowa State Fair. Greer tells Brownfield he accompanied President Trump on his trip to China in May, when the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230445/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Greer-sees-progress-on-China-soybean-sales/feed/ 0The US Trade Representative says China has been following through on its soybean purchase commitments from the US. “Soybeans, it’s something the Chinese need and it’s something we need to sell,” Jamieson Greer said at the Iowa State Fair. Greer tells Brownfield he accompanied President Trump on his trip to China in May, when the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/weather-swings-test-northern-iowa-crops/ Weather swings test northern Iowa crops https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230289/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weather-swings-test-northern-Iowa-crops/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230289/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weather-swings-test-northern-Iowa-crops/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:10:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315939 A north-central Iowa farmer says it’s been an up and down growing season. Joe Roberts is a third-generation farmer who raises corn, soybeans, and cover crop in Belmond. He tells Brownfield weather patterns have been inconsistent. “We had a dry spell at the beginning, then we had a pretty wet July, and now we’re back […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230289/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weather-swings-test-northern-Iowa-crops/feed/ 0A north-central Iowa farmer says it’s been an up and down growing season. Joe Roberts is a third-generation farmer who raises corn, soybeans, and cover crop in Belmond. He tells Brownfield weather patterns have been inconsistent. “We had a dry spell at the beginning, then we had a pretty wet July, and now we’re back […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farm-profitability-remains-key-concern-for-iowa-farmers/ Farm profitability remains key concern for Iowa farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230229/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-profitability-remains-key-concern-for-Iowa-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230229/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-profitability-remains-key-concern-for-Iowa-farmers/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:08:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315936 As farmers continue to face tight margins, the president of Iowa Farm Bureau says boosting profitability is job one. “That’s really derived from challenges on either side of the balance sheet,” Brent Johnson said last week at the Iowa State Fair. Johnson tells Brownfield years of difficult economic conditions are beginning to take a toll […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230229/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-profitability-remains-key-concern-for-Iowa-farmers/feed/ 0As farmers continue to face tight margins, the president of Iowa Farm Bureau says boosting profitability is job one. “That’s really derived from challenges on either side of the balance sheet,” Brent Johnson said last week at the Iowa State Fair. Johnson tells Brownfield years of difficult economic conditions are beginning to take a toll […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/epa-proposal-would-end-def-deratements-public-comment-ends-august-29/ EPA proposal would end DEF deratements; public comment ends August 29 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230232/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~EPA-proposal-would-end-DEF-deratements-public-comment-ends-August/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230232/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~EPA-proposal-would-end-DEF-deratements-public-comment-ends-August/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:08:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315934 The regional administrator for the U.S. EPA Region 7 says the public comment period is closing soon on a proposal to end to the Diesel Emission Fluid system deratements. Jim Macy says the roll back is common sense for farmers as they operate equipment. “If we get a resonating beep that says we’re running out […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230232/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~EPA-proposal-would-end-DEF-deratements-public-comment-ends-August/feed/ 0The regional administrator for the U.S. EPA Region 7 says the public comment period is closing soon on a proposal to end to the Diesel Emission Fluid system deratements. Jim Macy says the roll back is common sense for farmers as they operate equipment. “If we get a resonating beep that says we’re running out […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-august-25-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 25, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230142/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230142/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:06:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315902 Sep. corn $5.00 and 1/2, up 9 centsSep. soybeans $12.28, up 12 centsSep. soybean meal $320.30, unchangedSep. soybean oil 67.52, up 39 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.85 and 1/2, up 3 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle $210.95, down $2.65Sep. feeder cattle $319.27, down $4.95Oct. lean hogs $80.45, down 67 centsSep. Class III milk closed at $16.40, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968230142/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/feed/ 0Sep. corn $5.00 and 1/2, up 9 centsSep. soybeans $12.28, up 12 centsSep. soybean meal $320.30, unchangedSep. soybean oil 67.52, up 39 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.85 and 1/2, up 3 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle $210.95, down $2.65Sep. feeder cattle $319.27, down $4.95Oct. lean hogs $80.45, down 67 centsSep. Class III milk closed at $16.40, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/july-poultry-production-rises-on-chicken-numbers/ July poultry production rises on chicken numbers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968229515/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~July-poultry-production-rises-on-chicken-numbers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968229515/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~July-poultry-production-rises-on-chicken-numbers/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:34:05 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315904 Poultry production was higher last month. The USDA says 4.844 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome in July, rising 4% on the year, with a 5% gain in chicken at 4.407 billion pounds and modestly higher turkey production at 427.334 million pounds. The chicken slaughter was up 4% and the average live weight was […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968229515/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~July-poultry-production-rises-on-chicken-numbers/feed/ 0Poultry production was higher last month. The USDA says 4.844 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome in July, rising 4% on the year, with a 5% gain in chicken at 4.407 billion pounds and modestly higher turkey production at 427.334 million pounds. The chicken slaughter was up 4% and the average live weight was […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cme-cash-dairy-prices-higher-14/ CME cash dairy prices higher https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968228852/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-cash-dairy-prices-higher/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968228852/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-cash-dairy-prices-higher/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:10:47 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315933 Cash dairy prices were higher on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Tuesday with strong butter demand. Dry whey up $0.01 at $0.7125. Blocks unchanged at $1.5275. Three sales were made at $1.52 and $1.5275. Barrels unchanged at $1.5750. Butter up $0.0350 at $1.48. Twenty-three sales were made from $1.46 to $1.49. Nonfat dry milk up […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968228852/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-cash-dairy-prices-higher/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were higher on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Tuesday with strong butter demand. Dry whey up $0.01 at $0.7125. Blocks unchanged at $1.5275. Three sales were made at $1.52 and $1.5275. Barrels unchanged at $1.5750. Butter up $0.0350 at $1.48. Twenty-three sales were made from $1.46 to $1.49. Nonfat dry milk up […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farmers-search-for-margin-opportunities-amid-rising-costs/ Farmers search for margin opportunities amid rising costs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968228153/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-search-for-margin-opportunities-amid-rising-costs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968228153/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-search-for-margin-opportunities-amid-rising-costs/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:44:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315932 A southwest Nebraska farmer says the ongoing financial pressure raises several questions ahead of the 2027 crop year. Roric Paulman of  Sutherland and says out-of-control input costs create some very difficult decisions. “Thinking about where you’re going to be? What’s the crop mix going to be? What’s the market going to be? I think everyone […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968228153/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-search-for-margin-opportunities-amid-rising-costs/feed/ 0A southwest Nebraska farmer says the ongoing financial pressure raises several questions ahead of the 2027 crop year. Roric Paulman of  Sutherland and says out-of-control input costs create some very difficult decisions. “Thinking about where you’re going to be? What’s the crop mix going to be? What’s the market going to be? I think everyone […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/improving-nitrogen-efficiency-could-help-farmers-boost-returns-on-fertilizer-investments/ Improving nitrogen efficiency could help farmers boost returns on fertilizer investments https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968227574/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Improving-nitrogen-efficiency-could-help-farmers-boost-returns-on-fertilizer-investments/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968227574/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Improving-nitrogen-efficiency-could-help-farmers-boost-returns-on-fertilizer-investments/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:19:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315927 Using enhanced efficiency fertilizers to reduce nitrogen losses. Leanna Nigon, director of agronomy and research at The Fertilizer Institute, says EEFs help farmers better manage crop nutrients. “We have major reductions in losses, both in ammonia and nitrous oxide, when we’re using an EEF,” she says. “We are reducing the losses to the atmosphere by […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968227574/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Improving-nitrogen-efficiency-could-help-farmers-boost-returns-on-fertilizer-investments/feed/ 0Using enhanced efficiency fertilizers to reduce nitrogen losses. Leanna Nigon, director of agronomy and research at The Fertilizer Institute, says EEFs help farmers better manage crop nutrients. “We have major reductions in losses, both in ammonia and nitrous oxide, when we’re using an EEF,” she says. “We are reducing the losses to the atmosphere by […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/biological-seed-treatments-pushing-productivity/ Biological seed treatments pushing productivity https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968227388/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Biological-seed-treatments-pushing-productivity/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968227388/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Biological-seed-treatments-pushing-productivity/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:12:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315924 Advancements in biological seed treatments are bringing noticeable returns to some corn and soybean growers.  Alex Renk, soybean and alfalfa portfolio lead with Renk Seed, says not all biologicals are created equal.  “Historically speaking, we don’t always see results with some of these add-ons that people try to have us test.”  He says, “They promise […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968227388/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Biological-seed-treatments-pushing-productivity/feed/ 0Advancements in biological seed treatments are bringing noticeable returns to some corn and soybean growers.  Alex Renk, soybean and alfalfa portfolio lead with Renk Seed, says not all biologicals are created equal.  “Historically speaking, we don’t always see results with some of these add-ons that people try to have us test.”  He says, “They promise […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2842/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968225444/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968225444/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:06:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315921 Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet.  Bids have yet to surface.  Asking prices are around $228 to $230 live in the South, but haven’t been established elsewhere.  Showlists are mixed, lower in Texas and Kansas, and up slightly in Nebraska.  Significant trade volume isn’t expected until sometime Thursday or Friday.  Boxed beef was sharply […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968225444/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet.  Bids have yet to surface.  Asking prices are around $228 to $230 live in the South, but haven’t been established elsewhere.  Showlists are mixed, lower in Texas and Kansas, and up slightly in Nebraska.  Significant trade volume isn’t expected until sometime Thursday or Friday.  Boxed beef was sharply […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/extreme-july-heat-raises-questions-about-minnesota-crop-yields/ Extreme July heat raises questions about Minnesota crop yields https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968225243/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Extreme-July-heat-raises-questions-about-Minnesota-crop-yields/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968225243/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Extreme-July-heat-raises-questions-about-Minnesota-crop-yields/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:58:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315922 Some farmers are wondering how much impact extreme heat had on crops during July. Rose Karau grows corn and soybeans near St. James in south-central Minnesota. “We have some sandhills, and we watched (those crops) kind of drift away or burn up. We could see them right from the road and we were getting a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968225243/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Extreme-July-heat-raises-questions-about-Minnesota-crop-yields/feed/ 0Some farmers are wondering how much impact extreme heat had on crops during July. Rose Karau grows corn and soybeans near St. James in south-central Minnesota. “We have some sandhills, and we watched (those crops) kind of drift away or burn up. We could see them right from the road and we were getting a […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/high-diesel-costs-continue-to-pressure-farmers-supply-chain/ High diesel costs continue to pressure farmers, supply chain https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968224421/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-diesel-costs-continue-to-pressure-farmers-supply-chain/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968224421/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-diesel-costs-continue-to-pressure-farmers-supply-chain/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:36:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315915 An ag economist says he doesn’t expect much relief from high diesel prices anytime soon. Gregg Ibendahl with K-State says the cost of oil can push diesel up about 42 cents for every dollar it increases. “It’s a pretty steep curve over what it used to be. It makes the situation really bad. We’re in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968224421/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-diesel-costs-continue-to-pressure-farmers-supply-chain/feed/ 0An ag economist says he doesn’t expect much relief from high diesel prices anytime soon. Gregg Ibendahl with K-State says the cost of oil can push diesel up about 42 cents for every dollar it increases. “It’s a pretty steep curve over what it used to be. It makes the situation really bad. We’re in […]

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