Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:13:29 +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/16-states-sue-corteva-vylor-over-alleged-pfas-liability-transfer/ 16 states sue Corteva, Vylor over alleged PFAS liability transfer https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970918790/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~states-sue-Corteva-Vylor-over-alleged-PFAS-liability-transfer/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970918790/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~states-sue-Corteva-Vylor-over-alleged-PFAS-liability-transfer/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:13:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317968 Sixteen states have filed a lawsuit against Corteva’s seed and genetics spinoff company, Vylor. Filed in a Marion County, Indiana state court, the lawsuit claims Corteva illegally transferred billions of dollars in assets to Vylor while leaving behind potential PFAS-related liabilities tied to former parent company, DuPont. Corteva was created in 2019 through the merger […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970918790/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~states-sue-Corteva-Vylor-over-alleged-PFAS-liability-transfer/feed/ 0Sixteen states have filed a lawsuit against Corteva’s seed and genetics spinoff company, Vylor. Filed in a Marion County, Indiana state court, the lawsuit claims Corteva illegally transferred billions of dollars in assets to Vylor while leaving behind potential PFAS-related liabilities tied to former parent company, DuPont. Corteva was created in 2019 through the merger […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ozark-fall-farmfest-brings-missouri-ffa-members-together/ Ozark Fall Farmfest brings Missouri FFA members together https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970918628/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ozark-Fall-Farmfest-brings-Missouri-FFA-members-together/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970918628/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ozark-Fall-Farmfest-brings-Missouri-FFA-members-together/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:07:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317958 The Missouri State FFA Advisor says more than 1,000 FFA members from across southern Missouri attended the Ozark Fall Farmfest on Friday. Jeff Voris, a former ag teacher at Halfway High School, tells Brownfield bringing students to the show is a tradition. “The best education these kids can get is networking with people in the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970918628/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ozark-Fall-Farmfest-brings-Missouri-FFA-members-together/feed/ 0The Missouri State FFA Advisor says more than 1,000 FFA members from across southern Missouri attended the Ozark Fall Farmfest on Friday. Jeff Voris, a former ag teacher at Halfway High School, tells Brownfield bringing students to the show is a tradition. “The best education these kids can get is networking with people in the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-lower-lean-hogs-higher-to-close-out-the-week/ Cattle futures lower, lean hogs higher to close out the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970918634/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-lean-hogs-higher-to-close-out-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970918634/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-lean-hogs-higher-to-close-out-the-week/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:02:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317966 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were lower Friday, with most contracts down sharply, on technical selling and questions about beef demand. December live was $1.70 lower at $221.47 and February was down $2.30 at $223.15. November feeders were down $5.20 at $331.15 and January was $5.15 lower at $324.55. Throughout […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970918634/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-lean-hogs-higher-to-close-out-the-week/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were lower Friday, with most contracts down sharply, on technical selling and questions about beef demand. December live was $1.70 lower at $221.47 and February was down $2.30 at $223.15. November feeders were down $5.20 at $331.15 and January was $5.15 lower at $324.55. Throughout […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/exports-production-and-energy-policy-could-move-corn-soybean-prices/ Exports, production and energy policy could move corn, soybean prices https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970917560/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Exports-production-and-energy-policy-could-move-corn-soybean-prices/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970917560/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Exports-production-and-energy-policy-could-move-corn-soybean-prices/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:26:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317957 An ag economist sees several factors driving corn and soybean prices over the next few months. Dr. Megan Roberts with Compeer Financial says recent price fluctuations make it difficult to predict how the market will move. “So certainly yields and production (will factor into prices). We are, as a nation according to the last USDA […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970917560/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Exports-production-and-energy-policy-could-move-corn-soybean-prices/feed/ 0An ag economist sees several factors driving corn and soybean prices over the next few months. Dr. Megan Roberts with Compeer Financial says recent price fluctuations make it difficult to predict how the market will move. “So certainly yields and production (will factor into prices). We are, as a nation according to the last USDA […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-corn-down-expecting-better-harvest-weather/ Soybeans, corn down, expecting better harvest weather https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970917581/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-down-expecting-better-harvest-weather/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970917581/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-down-expecting-better-harvest-weather/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:24:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317877 Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, pulling beans to a lower weekly finish. Forecasts for the coming week generally look warmer and drier, helping harvest pick up steam. The USDA’s updated crop progress and condition numbers will be out Monday afternoon, while the next round of supply, demand, and production estimates will be […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970917581/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-down-expecting-better-harvest-weather/feed/ 0Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, pulling beans to a lower weekly finish. Forecasts for the coming week generally look warmer and drier, helping harvest pick up steam. The USDA’s updated crop progress and condition numbers will be out Monday afternoon, while the next round of supply, demand, and production estimates will be […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-october-2-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 2, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970917176/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-October/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970917176/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-October/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:06:49 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317876 Dec. corn $4.97 and 3/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $12.78 and 1/4, down 5 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal $347.50, down $5.80Dec. soybean oil 68.62, up 124 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $6.83, up 1/4 centDec. live cattle $221.47, down $1.70Nov. feeder cattle $331.15, down $5.20Dec. lean hogs $70.12, up $1.20Nov. Class III milk closed […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970917176/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-October/feed/ 0Dec. corn $4.97 and 3/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $12.78 and 1/4, down 5 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal $347.50, down $5.80Dec. soybean oil 68.62, up 124 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $6.83, up 1/4 centDec. live cattle $221.47, down $1.70Nov. feeder cattle $331.15, down $5.20Dec. lean hogs $70.12, up $1.20Nov. Class III milk closed […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/drones-help-michigan-4-h-youth-discover-agriculture-aviation-careers/ Drones help Michigan 4-H youth discover agriculture, aviation careers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970916882/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drones-help-Michigan-H-youth-discover-agriculture-aviation-careers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970916882/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drones-help-Michigan-H-youth-discover-agriculture-aviation-careers/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:54:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317939 A 4-H program coordinator says growing interest in drone technology is creating new opportunities for young people to explore careers in aviation and agriculture. Michigan 4-H’s Sue Beerens in Missaukee County tells Brownfield, “I think 4-H has been a huge impact in our area on teaching kids what kind of careers they can go into, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970916882/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drones-help-Michigan-H-youth-discover-agriculture-aviation-careers/feed/ 0A 4-H program coordinator says growing interest in drone technology is creating new opportunities for young people to explore careers in aviation and agriculture. Michigan 4-H’s Sue Beerens in Missaukee County tells Brownfield, “I think 4-H has been a huge impact in our area on teaching kids what kind of careers they can go into, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usdas-regenerative-pilot-program-expansion-contradicts-farm-bills-funding-cuts/ USDA’s Regenerative Pilot Program expansion contradicts farm bill’s funding cuts https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970916561/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA%e2%80%99s-Regenerative-Pilot-Program-expansion-contradicts-farm-bill%e2%80%99s-funding-cuts/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970916561/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA%e2%80%99s-Regenerative-Pilot-Program-expansion-contradicts-farm-bill%e2%80%99s-funding-cuts/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:35:43 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317948 The executive director of Invest in Our Land, a nonpartisan organization aimed at ensuring farmers have adequate access to conservation support, says the USDA’s announced expansion of the Regenerative Pilot Program is good news. Rebecca Bartels tells Brownfield, “That expansion is a fabulous thing and it’s great to see Secretary Rollins expressing publicly how high […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970916561/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA%e2%80%99s-Regenerative-Pilot-Program-expansion-contradicts-farm-bill%e2%80%99s-funding-cuts/feed/ 0The executive director of Invest in Our Land, a nonpartisan organization aimed at ensuring farmers have adequate access to conservation support, says the USDA’s announced expansion of the Regenerative Pilot Program is good news. Rebecca Bartels tells Brownfield, “That expansion is a fabulous thing and it’s great to see Secretary Rollins expressing publicly how high […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/isu-agronomist-says-crown-rot-became-bigger-issue-than-expected/ ISU agronomist says crown rot became bigger issue than expected https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970916423/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~ISU-agronomist-says-crown-rot-became-bigger-issue-than-expected/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970916423/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~ISU-agronomist-says-crown-rot-became-bigger-issue-than-expected/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:33:10 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317949 An extension agronomist says disease pressure was a mixed bag for Iowa farmers throughout the 2026 growing season. Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University tells Brownfield, “Southern rust and tar spot were two of the bigger ones that came in really late. Like, so late that I question whether or not they had any effect […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970916423/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~ISU-agronomist-says-crown-rot-became-bigger-issue-than-expected/feed/ 0An extension agronomist says disease pressure was a mixed bag for Iowa farmers throughout the 2026 growing season. Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University tells Brownfield, “Southern rust and tar spot were two of the bigger ones that came in really late. Like, so late that I question whether or not they had any effect […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/much-cooler-days-ahead-for-the-heartland-organized-rains-for-many-to-yield-to-a-dry-pattern/ Temps ahead to vary (seasonal to above) for the Heartland; organized rains for many to yield to a much drier pattern https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970696949/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Temps-ahead-to-vary-seasonal-to-above-for-the-Heartland-organized-rains-for-many-to-yield-to-a-much-drier-pattern/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970696949/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Temps-ahead-to-vary-seasonal-to-above-for-the-Heartland-organized-rains-for-many-to-yield-to-a-much-drier-pattern/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=317608 Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the western U.S. having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusual warmth. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation across most of the country, including the Midwest, should contrast with wetter-than-normal weather from the southern and coastal Texas to the southern Atlantic Coast.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970696949/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Temps-ahead-to-vary-seasonal-to-above-for-the-Heartland-organized-rains-for-many-to-yield-to-a-much-drier-pattern/feed/ 0Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the western U.S. having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusual warmth. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation across most of the country, including the Midwest, should contrast with wetter-than-normal weather from the southern and coastal Texas to the southern Atlantic Coast.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/drier-weather-could-help-restart-harvest-in-southwest-iowa/ Drier weather could help restart harvest in southwest Iowa https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970916015/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drier-weather-could-help-restart-harvest-in-southwest-Iowa/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970916015/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drier-weather-could-help-restart-harvest-in-southwest-Iowa/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:13:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317938 A southwest Iowa farmer says a break in the weather could finally allow harvest to resume. Duane Aistrope says frequent rains over the past several weeks have raised concerns about crop quality. “I’ve seen some reports of soybeans trying to sprout in the pods and corn starting to sprout at the end of the ears,” […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970916015/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drier-weather-could-help-restart-harvest-in-southwest-Iowa/feed/ 0A southwest Iowa farmer says a break in the weather could finally allow harvest to resume. Duane Aistrope says frequent rains over the past several weeks have raised concerns about crop quality. “I’ve seen some reports of soybeans trying to sprout in the pods and corn starting to sprout at the end of the ears,” […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/certified-indiana-bred-bringing-pork-to-families-in-need/ Certified Indiana Bred bringing pork to families in need https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970915343/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Certified-Indiana-Bred-bringing-pork-to-families-in-need/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970915343/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Certified-Indiana-Bred-bringing-pork-to-families-in-need/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:45:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317930 Indiana Pork is helping address food insecurity in rural communities across the state. Jeanette Merritt says the organization recently donated more than $5,000 worth of ground pork to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry in Vanderburgh County. “It’s harder for families to afford in the grocery store,” she says. “We have to make sure that […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970915343/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Certified-Indiana-Bred-bringing-pork-to-families-in-need/feed/ 0Indiana Pork is helping address food insecurity in rural communities across the state. Jeanette Merritt says the organization recently donated more than $5,000 worth of ground pork to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry in Vanderburgh County. “It’s harder for families to afford in the grocery store,” she says. “We have to make sure that […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/pork-checkoff-investments-helping-strengthen-market-development-in-japan/ Pork checkoff investments helping strengthen market development in Japan https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970915079/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Pork-checkoff-investments-helping-strengthen-market-development-in-Japan/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970915079/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Pork-checkoff-investments-helping-strengthen-market-development-in-Japan/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:31:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317925 The National Pork Board continues to invest in market development through its partnership with the US Meat Export Federation to strengthen global export demand. Minnesota pig farmer and USMEF board member Gordon Spronk says Japan’s long-term relationship with NPB has helped establish the country as a reliable customer.  “They like our U.S. quality,” he says. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970915079/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Pork-checkoff-investments-helping-strengthen-market-development-in-Japan/feed/ 0The National Pork Board continues to invest in market development through its partnership with the US Meat Export Federation to strengthen global export demand. Minnesota pig farmer and USMEF board member Gordon Spronk says Japan’s long-term relationship with NPB has helped establish the country as a reliable customer.  “They like our U.S. quality,” he says. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/global-sugar-subsidies-near-1-4-billion-as-u-s-producers-seek-section-301-investigation/ Global sugar subsidies near $1.4 billion as U.S. producers seek Section 301 investigation https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970914068/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Global-sugar-subsidies-near-billion-as-US-producers-seek-Section-investigation/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970914068/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Global-sugar-subsidies-near-billion-as-US-producers-seek-Section-investigation/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:58:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317923 A new report finds direct foreign sugar subsidies have nearly doubled over the past two decades. Director of the International Center for Agricultural Competitiveness Darren Hudson with Texas Tech University tells Brownfield, “There’s a group of countries, and some of them are quite large, India, China, that have very, very restrictive policies that have substantial […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970914068/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Global-sugar-subsidies-near-billion-as-US-producers-seek-Section-investigation/feed/ 0A new report finds direct foreign sugar subsidies have nearly doubled over the past two decades. Director of the International Center for Agricultural Competitiveness Darren Hudson with Texas Tech University tells Brownfield, “There’s a group of countries, and some of them are quite large, India, China, that have very, very restrictive policies that have substantial […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/harvest-delays-raise-questions-about-corn-soybean-quality/ Harvest delays raise questions about corn, soybean quality https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970913642/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-delays-raise-questions-about-corn-soybean-quality/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970913642/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-delays-raise-questions-about-corn-soybean-quality/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:36:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317882 A northeast Kansas farmer says the ongoing wet weather is raising concerns about the quality of this year’s crop. Andrew Meng says corn yields were above average before the rain started. “Any ear that is upright right now is getting water in there and it is sprouting. I don’t know how big of an issue […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970913642/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-delays-raise-questions-about-corn-soybean-quality/feed/ 0A northeast Kansas farmer says the ongoing wet weather is raising concerns about the quality of this year’s crop. Andrew Meng says corn yields were above average before the rain started. “Any ear that is upright right now is getting water in there and it is sprouting. I don’t know how big of an issue […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/southwest-mo-cattle-producer-says-more-rain-needed-as-extreme-drought-continues/ Southwest MO cattle producer says more rain needed as extreme drought continues https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970913291/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southwest-MO-cattle-producer-says-more-rain-needed-as-extreme-drought-continues/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970913291/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southwest-MO-cattle-producer-says-more-rain-needed-as-extreme-drought-continues/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:25:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317920 A cattle producer in southwest Missouri says he’s grateful for the recent rains, and more is needed. “Right at home in Dadeville, we haven’t had a ton of rain yet, about two-tenths here and there,” says Josh Worthington. “We’re still waiting for one of those really good rains to fill up creeks and ponds heading […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970913291/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southwest-MO-cattle-producer-says-more-rain-needed-as-extreme-drought-continues/feed/ 0A cattle producer in southwest Missouri says he’s grateful for the recent rains, and more is needed. “Right at home in Dadeville, we haven’t had a ton of rain yet, about two-tenths here and there,” says Josh Worthington. “We’re still waiting for one of those really good rains to fill up creeks and ponds heading […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/healthy-living/how-the-beef-industry-is-meeting-consumer-demands-even-with-a-record-small-cattle-herd/ How the beef industry is meeting consumer demands even with a record small cattle herd https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970913231/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~How-the-beef-industry-is-meeting-consumer-demands-even-with-a-record-small-cattle-herd/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970913231/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~How-the-beef-industry-is-meeting-consumer-demands-even-with-a-record-small-cattle-herd/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:13:57 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=healthy_living&p=317915 Beef demand has been solid.  Charley Martinez is an ag economist and the director of the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management.  AUDIO: Healthy Living on beef supply vs. demand

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970913231/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~How-the-beef-industry-is-meeting-consumer-demands-even-with-a-record-small-cattle-herd/feed/ 0Beef demand has been solid.  Charley Martinez is an ag economist and the director of the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management.  AUDIO: Healthy Living on beef supply vs. demand

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/research-underway-to-better-align-soybean-variety-selection-to-management-practices/ Research underway to better align soybean variety selection to management practices https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970912592/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Research-underway-to-better-align-soybean-variety-selection-to-management-practices/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970912592/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Research-underway-to-better-align-soybean-variety-selection-to-management-practices/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:55:54 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317902 A field agronomist with Beck’s Hybrids says research into better aligning soybean varieties to management practices is the next step in boosting yields. Chad Kalaher, who covers the northeastern quarter of Illinois, tells Brownfield, “If we think about managing corn hybrids, this corn hybrid responds to fungicide pretty well every year. This hybrid, maybe you […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970912592/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Research-underway-to-better-align-soybean-variety-selection-to-management-practices/feed/ 0A field agronomist with Beck’s Hybrids says research into better aligning soybean varieties to management practices is the next step in boosting yields. Chad Kalaher, who covers the northeastern quarter of Illinois, tells Brownfield, “If we think about managing corn hybrids, this corn hybrid responds to fungicide pretty well every year. This hybrid, maybe you […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/nonfat-dry-milk-leads-cash-dairy-prices-higher-friday-at-cme/ Nonfat dry milk leads cash dairy prices higher Friday at CME https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970912595/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nonfat-dry-milk-leads-cash-dairy-prices-higher-Friday-at-CME/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970912595/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nonfat-dry-milk-leads-cash-dairy-prices-higher-Friday-at-CME/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:54:53 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317907 Cash dairy prices were up Friday to end the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.01 to $0.8250. One sale was reported at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0125 to $1.3125.  Eight sales were reported ranging from $1.3025 to $1.3150.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.4525. No sales were reported.  Butter was unchanged at $1.34. No sales were reported.  Nonfat dry milk was up […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970912595/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nonfat-dry-milk-leads-cash-dairy-prices-higher-Friday-at-CME/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were up Friday to end the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.01 to $0.8250. One sale was reported at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0125 to $1.3125.  Eight sales were reported ranging from $1.3025 to $1.3150.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.4525. No sales were reported.  Butter was unchanged at $1.34. No sales were reported.  Nonfat dry milk was up […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2868/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970912346/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970912346/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:46:59 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317901 Direct cash cattle trade activity relatively quiet. Bids are on the table at $226 in Kansas, but at Friday’s start, that is the only development thus far in the fed cash cattle market. So far this week, there’s been some light trade in the North at $345 to $350, but no Southern trade has developed […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970912346/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity relatively quiet. Bids are on the table at $226 in Kansas, but at Friday’s start, that is the only development thus far in the fed cash cattle market. So far this week, there’s been some light trade in the North at $345 to $350, but no Southern trade has developed […]

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