Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:57:25 +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/live-cattle-futures-higher-to-start-the-week-2/ Live cattle futures higher to start the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967614536/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Live-cattle-futures-higher-to-start-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967614536/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Live-cattle-futures-higher-to-start-the-week/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:57:24 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315155 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were higher on tight ready numbers, feeders were mixed on spread trade.  October live cattle closed $1.62 higher at $226.90 and December live cattle closed $1.80 higher at $225.95.  September feeder cattle closed $.65 lower at $344.57 and October feeder cattle closed $.95 higher at $335.87.  Direct cash […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967614536/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Live-cattle-futures-higher-to-start-the-week/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were higher on tight ready numbers, feeders were mixed on spread trade.  October live cattle closed $1.62 higher at $226.90 and December live cattle closed $1.80 higher at $225.95.  September feeder cattle closed $.65 lower at $344.57 and October feeder cattle closed $.95 higher at $335.87.  Direct cash […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/does-the-cost-of-ownership-validate-the-purchase-msue-breaks-down-used-farm-equipment-investments/ Does the cost of ownership validate the purchase? MSUE breaks down used farm equipment investments https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967612667/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Does-the-cost-of-ownership-validate-the-purchase-MSUE-breaks-down-used-farm-equipment-investments/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967612667/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Does-the-cost-of-ownership-validate-the-purchase-MSUE-breaks-down-used-farm-equipment-investments/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:43:06 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315147 A farm business management educator is encouraging farmers to consider more than the sticker price when evaluating future equipment purchases. Jon LaPorte with Michigan State University Extension tells Brownfield, “With higher input costs, lower commodity prices, people are trying to make really sound buying decisions as they think about what do we actually need on the farm […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967612667/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Does-the-cost-of-ownership-validate-the-purchase-MSUE-breaks-down-used-farm-equipment-investments/feed/ 0A farm business management educator is encouraging farmers to consider more than the sticker price when evaluating future equipment purchases. Jon LaPorte with Michigan State University Extension tells Brownfield, “With higher input costs, lower commodity prices, people are trying to make really sound buying decisions as they think about what do we actually need on the farm […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/2026/08/team-usa-archer-brady-ellison-on-olympics-archery-paris-2024/ Team USA Archer Brady Ellison on Olympics, Archery & Paris 2024 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967612670/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Team-USA-Archer-Brady-Ellison-on-Olympics-Archery-Paris/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967612670/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Team-USA-Archer-Brady-Ellison-on-Olympics-Archery-Paris/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:41:49 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?p=315149 The post Team USA Archer Brady Ellison on Olympics, Archery & Paris 2024 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/northwestern-illinois-crops-exceeding-expectations/ Northwestern Illinois crops exceeding expectations https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967611926/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Northwestern-Illinois-crops-exceeding-expectations/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967611926/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Northwestern-Illinois-crops-exceeding-expectations/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:31:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315143 A northwestern Illinois farmer says he has high hopes for his crops this year. Josh Curry, who grows corn and soybeans in Mercer County, says he doesn’t want to jinx it. “It has been a great growing season.”  He says, “It was dry all winter, so you’re worried about drought, and it was a little […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967611926/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Northwestern-Illinois-crops-exceeding-expectations/feed/ 0A northwestern Illinois farmer says he has high hopes for his crops this year. Josh Curry, who grows corn and soybeans in Mercer County, says he doesn’t want to jinx it. “It has been a great growing season.”  He says, “It was dry all winter, so you’re worried about drought, and it was a little […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-hold-onto-gains-with-help-from-crude-oil/ Soybeans hold onto gains with help from crude oil https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967611398/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-hold-onto-gains-with-help-from-crude-oil/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967611398/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-hold-onto-gains-with-help-from-crude-oil/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:30:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315066 Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Beans are monitoring crop weather, expecting largely seasonal conditions for most of the week, with spillover from soybean and crude oils. The USDA says 62% of U.S. beans are rated good to excellent, down 1%, with 93% of the crop blooming and 74% at the pod setting […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967611398/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-hold-onto-gains-with-help-from-crude-oil/feed/ 0Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Beans are monitoring crop weather, expecting largely seasonal conditions for most of the week, with spillover from soybean and crude oils. The USDA says 62% of U.S. beans are rated good to excellent, down 1%, with 93% of the crop blooming and 74% at the pod setting […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/warm-dry-weather-pushes-along-michigans-crop-development/ Warm, dry weather pushes along Michigan’s crop development https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967611389/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Warm-dry-weather-pushes-along-Michigan%e2%80%99s-crop-development/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967611389/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Warm-dry-weather-pushes-along-Michigan%e2%80%99s-crop-development/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:30:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315144 A Saginaw Bay farmer says very little rain forecast for the past week has made it crop fields. John Burk tells Brownfield, “They’ve got rain for tomorrow, but rain the next day and then again the next day, we had that all weekend too—rain forecasted with very little results.” “I guess your guess is as […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967611389/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Warm-dry-weather-pushes-along-Michigan%e2%80%99s-crop-development/feed/ 0A Saginaw Bay farmer says very little rain forecast for the past week has made it crop fields. John Burk tells Brownfield, “They’ve got rain for tomorrow, but rain the next day and then again the next day, we had that all weekend too—rain forecasted with very little results.” “I guess your guess is as […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wisconsin-crop-ratings-down-slightly/ Wisconsin crop ratings down slightly https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967611353/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-crop-ratings-down-slightly/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967611353/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-crop-ratings-down-slightly/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:25:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315140 Wisconsin crop ratings slipped a few points this week. As of Sunday, the USDA says 69% of Wisconsin corn is in good to excellent condition, which is down 3 percent from last week.  Eighty-six percent of the crop is silking, 34% is in the dough stage, and 2% is dented. Sixty-eight percent of soybeans are […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967611353/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-crop-ratings-down-slightly/feed/ 0Wisconsin crop ratings slipped a few points this week. As of Sunday, the USDA says 69% of Wisconsin corn is in good to excellent condition, which is down 3 percent from last week.  Eighty-six percent of the crop is silking, 34% is in the dough stage, and 2% is dented. Sixty-eight percent of soybeans are […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-farmers-see-strong-soybean-yield-potential/ Missouri farmers see strong soybean yield potential https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967611356/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-farmers-see-strong-soybean-yield-potential/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967611356/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-farmers-see-strong-soybean-yield-potential/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:23:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315106 Two eastern Missouri farmers say the soybeans have good yield potential as August continues, but timely rains will determine if that potential translates into yield. Justin Rhone farms in New Madrid and Pemiscot Counties. “It is definitely pod fill time. We’re not through the danger window on the dry land, but a few more timely […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967611356/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-farmers-see-strong-soybean-yield-potential/feed/ 0Two eastern Missouri farmers say the soybeans have good yield potential as August continues, but timely rains will determine if that potential translates into yield. Justin Rhone farms in New Madrid and Pemiscot Counties. “It is definitely pod fill time. We’re not through the danger window on the dry land, but a few more timely […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/uneven-emergence-disease-pressure-creating-concerns-as-indiana-harvest-approaches/ Uneven emergence, disease pressure creating concerns as Indiana harvest approaches https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967610780/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Uneven-emergence-disease-pressure-creating-concerns-as-Indiana-harvest-approaches/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967610780/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Uneven-emergence-disease-pressure-creating-concerns-as-Indiana-harvest-approaches/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:15:45 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315136 A central Indiana farmer says he’s concerned a wide range of crop variability could impact yields this fall. Chris Cherry says both corn and soybeans are all over the board. “The crop that was planted in the beginning of April looks really good and honestly the crop that was planted around the 1st of June […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967610780/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Uneven-emergence-disease-pressure-creating-concerns-as-Indiana-harvest-approaches/feed/ 0A central Indiana farmer says he’s concerned a wide range of crop variability could impact yields this fall. Chris Cherry says both corn and soybeans are all over the board. “The crop that was planted in the beginning of April looks really good and honestly the crop that was planted around the 1st of June […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/kansas-corn-crop-ahead-of-schedule/ Kansas corn crop ahead of schedule https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967610243/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Kansas-corn-crop-ahead-of-schedule/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967610243/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Kansas-corn-crop-ahead-of-schedule/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:13:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315079 A north-central Kansas farmer says there’s plenty of variability in his corn crop this year. Shale Porter says early planted corn is almost across the finish line. “My April planted dryland corn was beginning to dent about 10 days ago.  A rain anytime know would help keep our kernel weights up, but that crop is […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967610243/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Kansas-corn-crop-ahead-of-schedule/feed/ 0A north-central Kansas farmer says there’s plenty of variability in his corn crop this year. Shale Porter says early planted corn is almost across the finish line. “My April planted dryland corn was beginning to dent about 10 days ago.  A rain anytime know would help keep our kernel weights up, but that crop is […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-august-10-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 10, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967610246/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967610246/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:13:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315065 Sep. corn $4.38 and 1/4, down 3/4 centSep. soybeans $11.61 and 3/4, up 2 and 3/4 centsSep. soybean meal $305.50, down $3.40Sep. soybean oil 69.53, up 129 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.40 and 1/2, up 3/4 centOct. live cattle $226.90, up $1.62Sep. feeder cattle $344.57, down 65 centsOct. lean hogs $83.67, up $1.45Sep. Class III milk […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967610246/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/feed/ 0Sep. corn $4.38 and 1/4, down 3/4 centSep. soybeans $11.61 and 3/4, up 2 and 3/4 centsSep. soybean meal $305.50, down $3.40Sep. soybean oil 69.53, up 129 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.40 and 1/2, up 3/4 centOct. live cattle $226.90, up $1.62Sep. feeder cattle $344.57, down 65 centsOct. lean hogs $83.67, up $1.45Sep. Class III milk […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/northwest-ohio-farmer-battles-disease-pressure-amid-uneven-crop-development/ Northwest Ohio farmer battles disease pressure amid uneven crop development https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967610234/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Northwest-Ohio-farmer-battles-disease-pressure-amid-uneven-crop-development/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967610234/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Northwest-Ohio-farmer-battles-disease-pressure-amid-uneven-crop-development/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:13:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315134 A northwest Ohio farmer says a wide range of planting dates has made disease management a top priority. Justin Gravatt says he just finished his second fungicide application last week. “I’ve got beans that we planted the last week of April, the second week of May, the first week of June, plus the double crops in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967610234/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Northwest-Ohio-farmer-battles-disease-pressure-amid-uneven-crop-development/feed/ 0A northwest Ohio farmer says a wide range of planting dates has made disease management a top priority. Justin Gravatt says he just finished his second fungicide application last week. “I’ve got beans that we planted the last week of April, the second week of May, the first week of June, plus the double crops in […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/61-of-u-s-corn-62-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/ 61% of U.S. corn, 62% of soybeans good to excellent https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967610207/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967610207/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:11:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315067 The USDA’s national crop ratings were steady to lower after another wide-ranging week of weather in many key growing areas. 61% of corn is good to excellent, unchanged, with 94% silking, 61% at the dough making stage, and 16% dented. 62% of soybeans are called good to excellent, down 1%, and 93% are silking with […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967610207/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/feed/ 0The USDA’s national crop ratings were steady to lower after another wide-ranging week of weather in many key growing areas. 61% of corn is good to excellent, unchanged, with 94% silking, 61% at the dough making stage, and 16% dented. 62% of soybeans are called good to excellent, down 1%, and 93% are silking with […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/variability-is-the-theme-for-nebraska-crop-conditions/ Variability is the theme for Nebraska crop conditions https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967610210/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Variability-is-the-theme-for-Nebraska-crop-conditions/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967610210/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Variability-is-the-theme-for-Nebraska-crop-conditions/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:10:37 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315078 A south-central Nebraska farmer says it’s been a year of weather and cop condition extremes. Randy Uhrmacher says the everything is all over the board. “From one farm to another, we’ve got as much of 7 inches of rainfall difference throughout the year. That makes a big difference on your dryland corners and patches that […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967610210/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Variability-is-the-theme-for-Nebraska-crop-conditions/feed/ 0A south-central Nebraska farmer says it’s been a year of weather and cop condition extremes. Randy Uhrmacher says the everything is all over the board. “From one farm to another, we’ve got as much of 7 inches of rainfall difference throughout the year. That makes a big difference on your dryland corners and patches that […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-farmer-says-corn-crop-poised-for-strong-finish/ Iowa farmer says corn crop poised for strong finish https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967610165/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-farmer-says-corn-crop-poised-for-strong-finish/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967610165/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-farmer-says-corn-crop-poised-for-strong-finish/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:07:42 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315138 An eastern Iowa corn farmer says his crop is in great shape as the growing season heads into its final stretch. “Do I think we have a record crop? No. But I think we’ve got a pretty dang good one.” Lance Lillbridge of Vinton says his area has benefited from timely rains. “I think we’re […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967610165/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-farmer-says-corn-crop-poised-for-strong-finish/feed/ 0An eastern Iowa corn farmer says his crop is in great shape as the growing season heads into its final stretch. “Do I think we have a record crop? No. But I think we’ve got a pretty dang good one.” Lance Lillbridge of Vinton says his area has benefited from timely rains. “I think we’re […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/a-summer-of-dedication-and-hard-work-wraps-up-this-week-at-the-wisconsin-state-fair/ A summer of dedication and hard work wraps up this week at the Wisconsin State Fair https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967610168/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-summer-of-dedication-and-hard-work-wraps-up-this-week-at-the-Wisconsin-State-Fair/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967610168/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-summer-of-dedication-and-hard-work-wraps-up-this-week-at-the-Wisconsin-State-Fair/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:03:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315129 A Wisconsin 4-Her says getting to the state fair is hard work, but it’s worth it.  17-year-old Bradyn Bowers from Belmont, Wisconsin says he had a great start to this year’s fair. “We had Champion Overall Gilt and Third Overall Gilt,” he says.  “And then we had Champion Overall Barrow and Third Overall Gilt.”  He tells Brownfield they select their show animals around February and then exhibit and work with them all summer long. “And then you got that last 30 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967610168/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-summer-of-dedication-and-hard-work-wraps-up-this-week-at-the-Wisconsin-State-Fair/feed/ 0A Wisconsin 4-Her says getting to the state fair is hard work, but it’s worth it.  17-year-old Bradyn Bowers from Belmont, Wisconsin says he had a great start to this year’s fair. “We had Champion Overall Gilt and Third Overall Gilt,” he says.  “And then we had Champion Overall Barrow and Third Overall Gilt.”  He tells Brownfield they select their show animals around February and then exhibit and work with them all summer long. “And then you got that last 30 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/languishing-farm-bill-eroding-optimism/ Languishing farm bill eroding optimism https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967605602/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Languishing-farm-bill-eroding-optimism/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967605602/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Languishing-farm-bill-eroding-optimism/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:04:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315120 A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says he’s disappointed the Senate Ag Committee was unable to pass the farm bill last week. Congressman Eric Sorensen says the legislation would provide certainty and expanded agricultural markets through things like nationwide, year-round E15. “I was really excited, championing year-round E15, and then to see it […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967605602/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Languishing-farm-bill-eroding-optimism/feed/ 0A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says he’s disappointed the Senate Ag Committee was unable to pass the farm bill last week. Congressman Eric Sorensen says the legislation would provide certainty and expanded agricultural markets through things like nationwide, year-round E15. “I was really excited, championing year-round E15, and then to see it […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/late-season-crop-performance-hinges-on-managing-key-threats/ Late-season crop performance hinges on managing key threats https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967602137/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lateseason-crop-performance-hinges-on-managing-key-threats/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967602137/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lateseason-crop-performance-hinges-on-managing-key-threats/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:30:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315127 An agronomy specialist with Corteva says producers are closely monitoring several issues that could affect late-season crop performance. Matthew Peterson tells Brownfield, “A lot of guys are being vigilant on what’s going on corn disease wise after southern rust last year and tar spot the last few years.” He says there have been issues with […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967602137/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lateseason-crop-performance-hinges-on-managing-key-threats/feed/ 0An agronomy specialist with Corteva says producers are closely monitoring several issues that could affect late-season crop performance. Matthew Peterson tells Brownfield, “A lot of guys are being vigilant on what’s going on corn disease wise after southern rust last year and tar spot the last few years.” He says there have been issues with […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-bootheel-research-targets-crop-production-challenges/ Missouri Bootheel research targets crop production challenges https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967602140/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Bootheel-research-targets-crop-production-challenges/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967602140/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Bootheel-research-targets-crop-production-challenges/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:28:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315103 Farmers and agriculture industry professionals took a look at University of Missouri Extension research happening in the Missouri Bootheel during the Delta Research Field Day. Blake Barlow with Missouri Soybeans tells Brownfield he’s getting a first-hand look at soybean breeding, weed science and what’s happening with residual herbicides applied on fertilizer. “The quality of work […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967602140/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Bootheel-research-targets-crop-production-challenges/feed/ 0Farmers and agriculture industry professionals took a look at University of Missouri Extension research happening in the Missouri Bootheel during the Delta Research Field Day. Blake Barlow with Missouri Soybeans tells Brownfield he’s getting a first-hand look at soybean breeding, weed science and what’s happening with residual herbicides applied on fertilizer. “The quality of work […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/schmitt-smith-say-more-trade-markets-needed-for-u-s-agriculture/ Schmitt, Smith say more trade markets needed for U.S. agriculture https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967600793/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Schmitt-Smith-say-more-trade-markets-needed-for-US-agriculture/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967600793/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Schmitt-Smith-say-more-trade-markets-needed-for-US-agriculture/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:20:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315110 Trade is top-of-mind as some U.S. lawmakers meet with farmers during the August recess. U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt from Missouri tells Brownfield producers have been telling him they want more trade deals and new markets. “Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe was just in Panama, that’s great,” he says. “President Trump is very focused on trade. I […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967600793/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Schmitt-Smith-say-more-trade-markets-needed-for-US-agriculture/feed/ 0Trade is top-of-mind as some U.S. lawmakers meet with farmers during the August recess. U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt from Missouri tells Brownfield producers have been telling him they want more trade deals and new markets. “Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe was just in Panama, that’s great,” he says. “President Trump is very focused on trade. I […]

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