Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:50:12 +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/farmers-call-for-diesel-relief-to-offset-record-high-costs/ Farmers call for diesel relief to offset record-high costs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970910393/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-call-for-diesel-relief-to-offset-recordhigh-costs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970910393/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-call-for-diesel-relief-to-offset-recordhigh-costs/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:49:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317887 A growing number of states across the country are taking action to help farmers mitigate record fuel costs during harvest. Michigan Farm Bureau President Ben LaCross says allowing producers to use red-dyed diesel off the farm can immediately provide relief. “Indiana has done it,” he shares. “Nebraska has done it. Louisiana has done it. I […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970910393/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-call-for-diesel-relief-to-offset-recordhigh-costs/feed/ 0A growing number of states across the country are taking action to help farmers mitigate record fuel costs during harvest. Michigan Farm Bureau President Ben LaCross says allowing producers to use red-dyed diesel off the farm can immediately provide relief. “Indiana has done it,” he shares. “Nebraska has done it. Louisiana has done it. I […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wet-conditions-complicate-corn-and-soybean-harvest-across-midwest/ Wet conditions complicate corn and soybean harvest across Midwest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970909964/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-conditions-complicate-corn-and-soybean-harvest-across-Midwest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970909964/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-conditions-complicate-corn-and-soybean-harvest-across-Midwest/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:42:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317885 Harvest delays are raising concerns across the Midwest. BASF technical service representative Jared Roskamp says wet weather is compromising stalk integrity. “And we’ve seen some of the standability issues in corn come to fruition, some of the stalk rots that have occurred because of the weather pattern.” Roskamp covers all of Missouri and the western […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970909964/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-conditions-complicate-corn-and-soybean-harvest-across-Midwest/feed/ 0Harvest delays are raising concerns across the Midwest. BASF technical service representative Jared Roskamp says wet weather is compromising stalk integrity. “And we’ve seen some of the standability issues in corn come to fruition, some of the stalk rots that have occurred because of the weather pattern.” Roskamp covers all of Missouri and the western […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/strong-beef-returns-keep-dairy-herds-growing-pressuring-milk-prices/ Strong beef returns keep dairy herds growing, pressuring milk prices https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970903823/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Strong-beef-returns-keep-dairy-herds-growing-pressuring-milk-prices/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970903823/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Strong-beef-returns-keep-dairy-herds-growing-pressuring-milk-prices/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:34:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317879 The size of the U.S. dairy herd is expected to keep pressure on milk prices in 2027. CoBank economist Corey Geiger says dairy cow numbers are the highest they’ve been in 34 years. “Under normal times we would see a contraction in the herd just because of Class III milk prices, cheese and whey. But […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970903823/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Strong-beef-returns-keep-dairy-herds-growing-pressuring-milk-prices/feed/ 0The size of the U.S. dairy herd is expected to keep pressure on milk prices in 2027. CoBank economist Corey Geiger says dairy cow numbers are the highest they’ve been in 34 years. “Under normal times we would see a contraction in the herd just because of Class III milk prices, cheese and whey. But […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wet-conditions-create-harvest-challenges-risks/ Wet conditions create harvest challenges, risks https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970903787/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-conditions-create-harvest-challenges-risks/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970903787/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-conditions-create-harvest-challenges-risks/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:33:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317881 An agronomist says there are several crop health concerns farmers should keep in mind this fall. Teal Mills with Hogemeyer Hybrids says excessive rainfall in parts of the Corn Belt has been extremely problematic. “I think anxiety, in general, for farmers is going to go up as we try to get stuff out. Hopefully, let’s […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970903787/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-conditions-create-harvest-challenges-risks/feed/ 0An agronomist says there are several crop health concerns farmers should keep in mind this fall. Teal Mills with Hogemeyer Hybrids says excessive rainfall in parts of the Corn Belt has been extremely problematic. “I think anxiety, in general, for farmers is going to go up as we try to get stuff out. Hopefully, let’s […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/tough-cutting-soybeans-driving-up-diesel-costs/ Tough cutting soybeans driving up diesel costs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970903154/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tough-cutting-soybeans-driving-up-diesel-costs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970903154/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tough-cutting-soybeans-driving-up-diesel-costs/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:13:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317878 A Dekalb / Asgrow field agronomist says many Midwestern farmers are dealing with less-than-ideal soybean harvesting conditions. Lance Tarochione, who covers western Illinois, tells Brownfield, “Some beans that are so green, and so tough looking, that I was surprised they were even going through.”  He says, “You can’t make good time cutting beans that tough.” […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970903154/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tough-cutting-soybeans-driving-up-diesel-costs/feed/ 0A Dekalb / Asgrow field agronomist says many Midwestern farmers are dealing with less-than-ideal soybean harvesting conditions. Lance Tarochione, who covers western Illinois, tells Brownfield, “Some beans that are so green, and so tough looking, that I was surprised they were even going through.”  He says, “You can’t make good time cutting beans that tough.” […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/harvest-results-determine-timing-of-grain-market-lows/ Harvest results determine timing of grain market lows https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970893002/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-results-determine-timing-of-grain-market-lows/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970893002/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-results-determine-timing-of-grain-market-lows/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:59:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=317858 When will the grain markets hit a harvest low? Don Roose with U.S. Commodities says harvest results will determine how this plays out. In a typical big-crop year, market lows can come in November or December. But if yields disappoint, he says the low could come much earlier. Hear more in this Managing for Profit […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970893002/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-results-determine-timing-of-grain-market-lows/feed/ 0When will the grain markets hit a harvest low? Don Roose with U.S. Commodities says harvest results will determine how this plays out. In a typical big-crop year, market lows can come in November or December. But if yields disappoint, he says the low could come much earlier. Hear more in this Managing for Profit […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cattlecon-delivers-learning-networking-opportunities-for-cattle-producers/ CattleCon delivers learning, networking opportunities for cattle producers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970879709/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CattleCon-delivers-learning-networking-opportunities-for-cattle-producers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970879709/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CattleCon-delivers-learning-networking-opportunities-for-cattle-producers/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:20:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317871 From genetics and nutrition to raising calves and feeding out steers to carcass traits, CattleCon has something for everyone in the industry. Kristin Torres with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says this year’s convention is back in Nashville. She tells Brownfield there are new features this year, like Corral Conversations, networking opportunities, and this year […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970879709/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CattleCon-delivers-learning-networking-opportunities-for-cattle-producers/feed/ 0From genetics and nutrition to raising calves and feeding out steers to carcass traits, CattleCon has something for everyone in the industry. Kristin Torres with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says this year’s convention is back in Nashville. She tells Brownfield there are new features this year, like Corral Conversations, networking opportunities, and this year […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/record-diesel-prices-deal-fresh-blow-to-north-iowa-farmer-going-into-harvest/ Record diesel prices deal fresh blow to north Iowa farmer going into harvest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970874894/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-diesel-prices-deal-fresh-blow-to-north-Iowa-farmer-going-into-harvest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970874894/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-diesel-prices-deal-fresh-blow-to-north-Iowa-farmer-going-into-harvest/#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:52:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317870 A north Iowa farmer is in a tough spot with record-high diesel prices during harvest. Mike Yegge grows corn and soybeans near Lake Mills. “I have not contracted my fall diesel yet, so unfortunately it’s going to be a big impact.” He tells Brownfield diesel prices have doubled since he last purchased fuel in the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970874894/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-diesel-prices-deal-fresh-blow-to-north-Iowa-farmer-going-into-harvest/feed/ 0A north Iowa farmer is in a tough spot with record-high diesel prices during harvest. Mike Yegge grows corn and soybeans near Lake Mills. “I have not contracted my fall diesel yet, so unfortunately it’s going to be a big impact.” He tells Brownfield diesel prices have doubled since he last purchased fuel in the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/pivot-bio-encourages-field-by-field-reviews-to-find-input-savings/ Pivot Bio encourages field-by-field reviews to find input savings https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970874828/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Pivot-Bio-encourages-fieldbyfield-reviews-to-find-input-savings/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970874828/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Pivot-Bio-encourages-fieldbyfield-reviews-to-find-input-savings/#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:47:45 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317867 A fertilizer industry leader says producers should be rethinking every input and how it’s applied to find efficiencies in the year ahead. Pivot Bio Chief Commercial Officer Chris Turner tells Brownfield nutrient management plans need to start with a soil test. “Work field by field to make a nitrogen recommendation as we start to think […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970874828/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Pivot-Bio-encourages-fieldbyfield-reviews-to-find-input-savings/feed/ 0A fertilizer industry leader says producers should be rethinking every input and how it’s applied to find efficiencies in the year ahead. Pivot Bio Chief Commercial Officer Chris Turner tells Brownfield nutrient management plans need to start with a soil test. “Work field by field to make a nitrogen recommendation as we start to think […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-farmer-welcomes-producer-input-in-usda-reporting-overhaul/ Iowa farmer welcomes producer input in USDA reporting overhaul https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970874609/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-farmer-welcomes-producer-input-in-USDA-reporting-overhaul/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970874609/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-farmer-welcomes-producer-input-in-USDA-reporting-overhaul/#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:43:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317868 An eastern Iowa farmer says he’s encouraged by the USDA’s data modernization effort. “We actually have farmers that are working on this now. It’s kind of a big deal.” Lance Lillibridge says improvements to ag data collection have been needed. “There is total lack of trust in the reporting. In fact, I believe Iowa Corn […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970874609/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-farmer-welcomes-producer-input-in-USDA-reporting-overhaul/feed/ 0An eastern Iowa farmer says he’s encouraged by the USDA’s data modernization effort. “We actually have farmers that are working on this now. It’s kind of a big deal.” Lance Lillibridge says improvements to ag data collection have been needed. “There is total lack of trust in the reporting. In fact, I believe Iowa Corn […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/wheat-bounces-and-corn-manages-a-mostly-firm-finish/ Wheat bounces and corn manages a mostly firm finish https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970874537/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-bounces-and-corn-manages-a-mostly-firm-finish/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970874537/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-bounces-and-corn-manages-a-mostly-firm-finish/#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:37:21 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317830 Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Export sales were up on the week at 38 million bushels, led by China, but the Golden Week holiday could limit their demand for a few days. Egypt took second place in the weekly sales update. U.S. harvest delays are ongoing ahead of a drier weather pattern. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970874537/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-bounces-and-corn-manages-a-mostly-firm-finish/feed/ 0Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Export sales were up on the week at 38 million bushels, led by China, but the Golden Week holiday could limit their demand for a few days. Egypt took second place in the weekly sales update. U.S. harvest delays are ongoing ahead of a drier weather pattern. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-higher-heading-into-friday-13/ Cattle futures higher heading into Friday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970873943/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-heading-into-Friday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970873943/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-heading-into-Friday/#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:34:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317866 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, watching direct markets. October live cattle closed $.62 higher at $219.30 and December live cattle closed $.47 higher at $223.17.  October feeder cattle closed $2.45 higher at $338.87 and November feeder cattle closed $2.05 higher at $336.35.  There was a light round of direct […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970873943/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-heading-into-Friday/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, watching direct markets. October live cattle closed $.62 higher at $219.30 and December live cattle closed $.47 higher at $223.17.  October feeder cattle closed $2.45 higher at $338.87 and November feeder cattle closed $2.05 higher at $336.35.  There was a light round of direct […]

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