Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:35:14 +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/high-urea-prices-likely-to-linger/ High urea prices likely to linger https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954354572/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-urea-prices-likely-to-linger/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954354572/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-urea-prices-likely-to-linger/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:35:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310228 An agricultural economist with North Dakota State University says farmers aren’t likely to see relief from high urea prices anytime soon. During a webinar Thursday hosted by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Shawn Arita says disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz will linger. “Even in the most optimistic scenario, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954354572/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-urea-prices-likely-to-linger/feed/ 0An agricultural economist with North Dakota State University says farmers aren’t likely to see relief from high urea prices anytime soon. During a webinar Thursday hosted by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Shawn Arita says disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz will linger. “Even in the most optimistic scenario, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/another-outbreak-of-wildfires-scorch-western-corn-belt/ Another outbreak of wildfires scorch Western Corn Belt https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954353204/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Another-outbreak-of-wildfires-scorch-Western-Corn-Belt/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954353204/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Another-outbreak-of-wildfires-scorch-Western-Corn-Belt/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:56:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310229 Low-humidity and high winds have sparked another outbreak of wildfires in several parts of the Great Plains. Ag meteorologist Brian Fuchs with the National Drought Mitigation Center says numerous incidents were reported in Nebraska, South Dakota, Wyoming and Colorado on Wednesday. “Something that starts off small and then all of a sudden it explodes into […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954353204/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Another-outbreak-of-wildfires-scorch-Western-Corn-Belt/feed/ 0Low-humidity and high winds have sparked another outbreak of wildfires in several parts of the Great Plains. Ag meteorologist Brian Fuchs with the National Drought Mitigation Center says numerous incidents were reported in Nebraska, South Dakota, Wyoming and Colorado on Wednesday. “Something that starts off small and then all of a sudden it explodes into […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ustr-trade-talks-aim-to-expand-exports-for-u-s-soybeans/ USTR: Trade talks aim to expand exports for U.S. soybeans https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954350552/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USTR-Trade-talks-aim-to-expand-exports-for-US-soybeans/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954350552/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USTR-Trade-talks-aim-to-expand-exports-for-US-soybeans/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:43:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310227 The U.S. Trade Representative says the Trump administration remains committed to strengthening U.S. soybean exports. Ambassador Jamieson Greer says President Trump’s tariff strategy is bringing countries to the bargaining table. “We’ve obtained commitments for tariff elimination or reductions for soybeans and soybean meal in Argentina, Cambodia, Ecuador, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Taiwan,” he says. “We’re seeing diverse […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954350552/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USTR-Trade-talks-aim-to-expand-exports-for-US-soybeans/feed/ 0The U.S. Trade Representative says the Trump administration remains committed to strengthening U.S. soybean exports. Ambassador Jamieson Greer says President Trump’s tariff strategy is bringing countries to the bargaining table. “We’ve obtained commitments for tariff elimination or reductions for soybeans and soybean meal in Argentina, Cambodia, Ecuador, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Taiwan,” he says. “We’re seeing diverse […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/biofuels-supporters-push-for-year-round-e15-in-farm-bill-amendment/ Biofuels supporters push for year-round E15 in farm bill amendment https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954350051/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Biofuels-supporters-push-for-yearround-E-in-farm-bill-amendment/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954350051/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Biofuels-supporters-push-for-yearround-E-in-farm-bill-amendment/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:29:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310224 Biofuels supporters say they’re cautiously optimistic that a new legislative proposal expanding sales of ethanol will finally move forward in Congress.   Brian Jennings, CEO of the American Coalition for Ethanol, says the measure —developed by the House Rural Domestic Energy Council – includes key policy changes. “I think on balance this is really well […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954350051/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Biofuels-supporters-push-for-yearround-E-in-farm-bill-amendment/feed/ 0Biofuels supporters say they’re cautiously optimistic that a new legislative proposal expanding sales of ethanol will finally move forward in Congress.   Brian Jennings, CEO of the American Coalition for Ethanol, says the measure —developed by the House Rural Domestic Energy Council – includes key policy changes. “I think on balance this is really well […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/potato-planting-has-started-in-wisconsin/ Potato planting has started in Wisconsin https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954346232/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Potato-planting-has-started-in-Wisconsin/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954346232/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Potato-planting-has-started-in-Wisconsin/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:44:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310223 Potato planting has begun in Wisconsin, as fields start to dry out after a very wet April. Ryan Walther with Alsom Farms and Produce tells Brownfield they have three planters rolling, but they’re working where field conditions allow. “In our sandier fields, they’re a little wet but not too bad. In any of the fields […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954346232/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Potato-planting-has-started-in-Wisconsin/feed/ 0Potato planting has begun in Wisconsin, as fields start to dry out after a very wet April. Ryan Walther with Alsom Farms and Produce tells Brownfield they have three planters rolling, but they’re working where field conditions allow. “In our sandier fields, they’re a little wet but not too bad. In any of the fields […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/vaden-usda-working-to-restore-trust-in-ag-data/ Vaden: USDA working to restore trust in ag data https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954336896/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Vaden-USDA-working-to-restore-trust-in-ag-data/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954336896/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Vaden-USDA-working-to-restore-trust-in-ag-data/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310211 The USDA says it has a plan to rebuild farmers’ trust in USDA data. Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden, along with a panel of USDA leaders told attendees at a data users meeting in Kansas City this week the USDA would be providing more explanation on what goes into reports, along with a new year-in-review. “As […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954336896/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Vaden-USDA-working-to-restore-trust-in-ag-data/feed/ 0The USDA says it has a plan to rebuild farmers’ trust in USDA data. Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden, along with a panel of USDA leaders told attendees at a data users meeting in Kansas City this week the USDA would be providing more explanation on what goes into reports, along with a new year-in-review. “As […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/farmers-continue-to-prioritize-input-cost-management/ Farmers continue to prioritize input cost management https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954326486/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-continue-to-prioritize-input-cost-management/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954326486/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-continue-to-prioritize-input-cost-management/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=310214 High input costs continue to impact farm finances for growers across the country. On this episode of Managing for Profit, three Iowa farmers outline some of their decision making to ensure stability on the farm in 2026.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954326486/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-continue-to-prioritize-input-cost-management/feed/ 0High input costs continue to impact farm finances for growers across the country. On this episode of Managing for Profit, three Iowa farmers outline some of their decision making to ensure stability on the farm in 2026.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/u-s-milk-production-continues-to-go-up/ U.S. milk production continues to go up https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954322022/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-milk-production-continues-to-go-up/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954322022/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-milk-production-continues-to-go-up/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310216 Milk production continues to go up in the United States. USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service says March production was up 2.4 percent, and the January-through-March first quarter milk production was up 2.9 percent. Production per cow averaged 2,133 pounds during March, seven pounds more than a year ago.  The twenty-four major producing states had 9.18 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954322022/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-milk-production-continues-to-go-up/feed/ 0Milk production continues to go up in the United States. USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service says March production was up 2.4 percent, and the January-through-March first quarter milk production was up 2.9 percent. Production per cow averaged 2,133 pounds during March, seven pounds more than a year ago.  The twenty-four major producing states had 9.18 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/many-farmers-utilize-life-insurance-for-farm-financing/ Many farmers utilize life insurance for farm financing https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954274772/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Many-farmers-utilize-life-insurance-for-farm-financing/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954274772/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Many-farmers-utilize-life-insurance-for-farm-financing/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:55:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310195 A financial advisor says farmers can often get financing for farm expenses without going to the bank. Mary Jo Irmen with FiscalBridge LLC tells Brownfield the key is in a properly set-up whole life insurance policy. “Not universal life, not variable, not indexed universal, whole life with a dividend-paying company structured correctly so we have […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954274772/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Many-farmers-utilize-life-insurance-for-farm-financing/feed/ 0A financial advisor says farmers can often get financing for farm expenses without going to the bank. Mary Jo Irmen with FiscalBridge LLC tells Brownfield the key is in a properly set-up whole life insurance policy. “Not universal life, not variable, not indexed universal, whole life with a dividend-paying company structured correctly so we have […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farmer-says-next-two-growing-seasons-could-test-farm-finances/ Farmer says next two growing seasons could test farm finances https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954273725/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmer-says-next-two-growing-seasons-could-test-farm-finances/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954273725/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmer-says-next-two-growing-seasons-could-test-farm-finances/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:45:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310208 A central Iowa farmer says the next two growing seasons will test many farmers financially. Morey Hill says the price of diesel is impacting budgets in 2026. “Kind of used to it with fertilizer as far as knowing what to expect. But man you look at diesel and it’s sticker shock. I hope we can […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954273725/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmer-says-next-two-growing-seasons-could-test-farm-finances/feed/ 0A central Iowa farmer says the next two growing seasons will test many farmers financially. Morey Hill says the price of diesel is impacting budgets in 2026. “Kind of used to it with fertilizer as far as knowing what to expect. But man you look at diesel and it’s sticker shock. I hope we can […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-farmer-plans-more-soybeans-as-input-costs-shape-planting-decisions/ Iowa farmer plans more soybeans as input costs shape planting decisions https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954273713/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-farmer-plans-more-soybeans-as-input-costs-shape-planting-decisions/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954273713/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-farmer-plans-more-soybeans-as-input-costs-shape-planting-decisions/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:43:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310207 A farmer in eastern Iowa says he intends to plant more soybeans than corn this year. Dave Walton farms near the Mississippi River… “Normally we put in a little bit of corn on corn every year. We’re flipping all of those acres to soybeans. Profit potential in soybeans looks better, and it’s a little less […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954273713/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-farmer-plans-more-soybeans-as-input-costs-shape-planting-decisions/feed/ 0A farmer in eastern Iowa says he intends to plant more soybeans than corn this year. Dave Walton farms near the Mississippi River… “Normally we put in a little bit of corn on corn every year. We’re flipping all of those acres to soybeans. Profit potential in soybeans looks better, and it’s a little less […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-products-see-profit-taking-corn-and-wheat-finish-mixed/ Soybeans, products see profit taking, corn and wheat finish mixed https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272603/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-products-see-profit-taking-corn-and-wheat-finish-mixed/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272603/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-products-see-profit-taking-corn-and-wheat-finish-mixed/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:35:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310168 Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. The trade is waiting for any clarity on a major trade meeting with China, expected to happen next month. The ongoing volatility around the military actions in Iran and the Middle East is clouding those negotiations, partially because China is a major trading partner of not […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272603/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-products-see-profit-taking-corn-and-wheat-finish-mixed/feed/ 0Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. The trade is waiting for any clarity on a major trade meeting with China, expected to happen next month. The ongoing volatility around the military actions in Iran and the Middle East is clouding those negotiations, partially because China is a major trading partner of not […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ustr-weighs-in-on-usmca-updates-prior-to-july-review/ USTR weighs in on USMCA updates prior to July review https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272051/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USTR-weighs-in-on-USMCA-updates-prior-to-July-review/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272051/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USTR-weighs-in-on-USMCA-updates-prior-to-July-review/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:30:24 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310203 The U.S. Trade Representative says he would like to see changes made to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement to better support American agriculture. Ambassador Jamieson Greer says USTR has been meeting with Mexico to discuss the terms prior to the joint review this summer. “We’ve been focused on Rules of Origin and economic security,” he says. “We’ve […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272051/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USTR-weighs-in-on-USMCA-updates-prior-to-July-review/feed/ 0The U.S. Trade Representative says he would like to see changes made to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement to better support American agriculture. Ambassador Jamieson Greer says USTR has been meeting with Mexico to discuss the terms prior to the joint review this summer. “We’ve been focused on Rules of Origin and economic security,” he says. “We’ve […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-remain-under-pressure/ Cattle futures remain under pressure https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272054/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-remain-under-pressure/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272054/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-remain-under-pressure/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:29:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310206 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower, pressured by technical liquidation and watching direct business develop.  June live cattle closed $.47 lower at $243.07 and August live cattle closed $.52 lower at $239.18.  May feeder cattle closed $.12 lower at $358.42 and August feeder cattle closed $.07 lower at $358.87.  There […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272054/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-remain-under-pressure/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower, pressured by technical liquidation and watching direct business develop.  June live cattle closed $.47 lower at $243.07 and August live cattle closed $.52 lower at $239.18.  May feeder cattle closed $.12 lower at $358.42 and August feeder cattle closed $.07 lower at $358.87.  There […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usdas-rollins-signals-possible-action-soon-on-fertilizer-prices/ USDA’s Rollins signals possible action soon on fertilizer prices https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272057/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA%e2%80%99s-Rollins-signals-possible-action-soon-on-fertilizer-prices/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272057/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA%e2%80%99s-Rollins-signals-possible-action-soon-on-fertilizer-prices/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:28:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310204 Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says it will require a significant effort from the administration to help improve fertilizer costs in the short term.     But, during her testimony in front of a Senate Appropriations subcommittee on Tuesday, she told lawmakers that an announcement could come soon. “We’ve had daily calls with the White House, with […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272057/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA%e2%80%99s-Rollins-signals-possible-action-soon-on-fertilizer-prices/feed/ 0Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says it will require a significant effort from the administration to help improve fertilizer costs in the short term.     But, during her testimony in front of a Senate Appropriations subcommittee on Tuesday, she told lawmakers that an announcement could come soon. “We’ve had daily calls with the White House, with […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/homegrown-fertilizer-act-would-boost-domestic-production/ Homegrown Fertilizer Act would boost domestic production https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272024/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Homegrown-Fertilizer-Act-would-boost-domestic-production/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272024/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Homegrown-Fertilizer-Act-would-boost-domestic-production/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:22:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310200 A member of the US House Agriculture Committee says newly introduced bipartisan legislation aims to boost domestic fertilizer production. Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen says the Homegrown Fertilizer Act would provide grants and low-interest loans through the USDA to expand domestic fertilizer production and improve storage capacity. “We’re really not producing much in this country.”  He […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272024/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Homegrown-Fertilizer-Act-would-boost-domestic-production/feed/ 1A member of the US House Agriculture Committee says newly introduced bipartisan legislation aims to boost domestic fertilizer production. Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen says the Homegrown Fertilizer Act would provide grants and low-interest loans through the USDA to expand domestic fertilizer production and improve storage capacity. “We’re really not producing much in this country.”  He […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-april-22-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 22, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954271058/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954271058/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:11:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310167 May corn $4.54 and 1/4, up 1/2 centMay soybeans $11.64 and 1/2, down 10 centsMay soybean meal $320.60, down $4.70May soybean oil 71.68, down 46 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.99 and 1/4, down 5 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle $243.07, down 47 centsMay feeder cattle $358.42, down 12 centsJun. lean hogs $102.62, down 57 centsMay Class […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954271058/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/feed/ 0May corn $4.54 and 1/4, up 1/2 centMay soybeans $11.64 and 1/2, down 10 centsMay soybean meal $320.60, down $4.70May soybean oil 71.68, down 46 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.99 and 1/4, down 5 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle $243.07, down 47 centsMay feeder cattle $358.42, down 12 centsJun. lean hogs $102.62, down 57 centsMay Class […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/food-systems-leader-farm-bill-reform-should-go-beyond-subsidies/ Food systems leader: farm bill reform should go beyond subsidies https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954270071/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Food-systems-leader-farm-bill-reform-should-go-beyond-subsidies/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954270071/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Food-systems-leader-farm-bill-reform-should-go-beyond-subsidies/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:56:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310198 A food systems and international economy expert says the breakup of the traditional farm bill coalition creates an opportunity to rethink the legislation. Sophia Murphy is the executive director of the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, based in Minnesota. “We were not holding either a very good model of food security for people not […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954270071/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Food-systems-leader-farm-bill-reform-should-go-beyond-subsidies/feed/ 0A food systems and international economy expert says the breakup of the traditional farm bill coalition creates an opportunity to rethink the legislation. Sophia Murphy is the executive director of the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, based in Minnesota. “We were not holding either a very good model of food security for people not […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/2026-broiler-placements-running-2-ahead-of-2025/ 2026 broiler placements running 2% ahead of 2025 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954270026/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~broiler-placements-running-ahead-of/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954270026/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~broiler-placements-running-ahead-of/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:50:47 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310169 USDA data continues to point towards rising U.S. chicken production. 255.739 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation last week, down 280,000 from the previous week, but up 2% from a year ago. Average hatchability was 79.3%. 198.455 million broiler-type chicks were placed into meat production, up 1.136 million on the week and 4% on […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954270026/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~broiler-placements-running-ahead-of/feed/ 0USDA data continues to point towards rising U.S. chicken production. 255.739 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation last week, down 280,000 from the previous week, but up 2% from a year ago. Average hatchability was 79.3%. 198.455 million broiler-type chicks were placed into meat production, up 1.136 million on the week and 4% on […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/proposed-legislation-in-illinois-would-boost-ethanol-infrastructure/ Proposed legislation in Illinois would boost ethanol infrastructure https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954268484/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Proposed-legislation-in-Illinois-would-boost-ethanol-infrastructure/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954268484/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Proposed-legislation-in-Illinois-would-boost-ethanol-infrastructure/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:28:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310196 The Industrial Committee Chair with the Illinois Corn Growers Association says there’s a new proposal in the General Assembly to expand ethanol infrastructure in the state. Sarah Hastings, who represents District 6 and farms in Champaign County, says the bill would allow unused funds set aside for the repair of leaky underground fuel storage tanks […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954268484/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Proposed-legislation-in-Illinois-would-boost-ethanol-infrastructure/feed/ 0The Industrial Committee Chair with the Illinois Corn Growers Association says there’s a new proposal in the General Assembly to expand ethanol infrastructure in the state. Sarah Hastings, who represents District 6 and farms in Champaign County, says the bill would allow unused funds set aside for the repair of leaky underground fuel storage tanks […]

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