Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:04:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://users.feedblitz.com/29f801da31418e00b2aaeaed8652b195/Brownfield%20O%20no%20background.png Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/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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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ohio-state-fair-sale-of-champions-raises-396500-to-invest-in-the-next-generation-of-agriculture/ Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions raises $396,500 to invest in the next generation of agriculture https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967600019/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-State-Fair-Sale-of-Champions-raises-to-invest-in-the-next-generation-of-agriculture/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967600019/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-State-Fair-Sale-of-Champions-raises-to-invest-in-the-next-generation-of-agriculture/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:08:37 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315100 The 2026 Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions has raised more than $396,000 for ag youth. Twelve-year Geauga County 4-H member Campbell Reese says participating in the sale is a goal for many Ohio 4-H livestock exhibitors. “Everyone goes to their county and has an opportunity to show there, but it’s an even bigger honor […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967600019/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-State-Fair-Sale-of-Champions-raises-to-invest-in-the-next-generation-of-agriculture/feed/ 0The 2026 Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions has raised more than $396,000 for ag youth. Twelve-year Geauga County 4-H member Campbell Reese says participating in the sale is a goal for many Ohio 4-H livestock exhibitors. “Everyone goes to their county and has an opportunity to show there, but it’s an even bigger honor […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ohio-state-fair-gives-consumers-a-closer-look-at-modern-pork-production/ Ohio State Fair gives consumers a closer look at modern pork production https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967600022/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-State-Fair-gives-consumers-a-closer-look-at-modern-pork-production/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967600022/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-State-Fair-gives-consumers-a-closer-look-at-modern-pork-production/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:06:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315101 The Ohio Pork Council says this year’s state fair has given consumers a first-hand look at modern pork production from start to finish. Kayla Barker says the organization’s educational experiences showcase how pork is raised. “We had two sow displays that both farrowed this past week,” she says. “One had 17 piglets and the other […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967600022/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-State-Fair-gives-consumers-a-closer-look-at-modern-pork-production/feed/ 0The Ohio Pork Council says this year’s state fair has given consumers a first-hand look at modern pork production from start to finish. Kayla Barker says the organization’s educational experiences showcase how pork is raised. “We had two sow displays that both farrowed this past week,” she says. “One had 17 piglets and the other […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ag-economy-barometer-survey-shows-sentiment-gap-between-livestock-and-crop-producers/ Ag Economy Barometer survey shows sentiment gap between livestock and crop producers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967600025/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-Economy-Barometer-survey-shows-sentiment-gap-between-livestock-and-crop-producers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967600025/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-Economy-Barometer-survey-shows-sentiment-gap-between-livestock-and-crop-producers/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:05:55 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315099 According to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, there’s a sentiment gap between crop and livestock producers. But, Michael Langemeier, the director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, tells Brownfield, “There’s still concerns about input costs in the short run. If you look longer term, cost control, financial considerations, and margins particularly for crop producers […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967600025/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-Economy-Barometer-survey-shows-sentiment-gap-between-livestock-and-crop-producers/feed/ 0According to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, there’s a sentiment gap between crop and livestock producers. But, Michael Langemeier, the director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, tells Brownfield, “There’s still concerns about input costs in the short run. If you look longer term, cost control, financial considerations, and margins particularly for crop producers […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/corn-export-inspections-stay-ahead-of-last-marketing-year/ Corn export inspections stay ahead of last marketing year https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967594847/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-export-inspections-stay-ahead-of-last-marketing-year/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967594847/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-export-inspections-stay-ahead-of-last-marketing-year/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:09:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315090 Corn export inspections continue to make a strong push into the end of the marketing year. The USDA says that with just over three reporting weeks remaining, more than enough corn left U.S. ports to meet the USDA’s projection during the week ending August 6th, primarily headed to the key markets Mexico and Japan. Sorghum […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967594847/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-export-inspections-stay-ahead-of-last-marketing-year/feed/ 0Corn export inspections continue to make a strong push into the end of the marketing year. The USDA says that with just over three reporting weeks remaining, more than enough corn left U.S. ports to meet the USDA’s projection during the week ending August 6th, primarily headed to the key markets Mexico and Japan. Sorghum […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2831/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967594811/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967594811/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:06:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315084 Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet, typical for a Monday.  Buyers and sellers are preparing for the week ahead.  Bids and asking prices have yet to surface.  Trade will likely be delayed until midweek or later.  Throughout the week, dressed deals in the North were at mostly $370, $3 higher than the previous week’s […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967594811/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet, typical for a Monday.  Buyers and sellers are preparing for the week ahead.  Bids and asking prices have yet to surface.  Trade will likely be delayed until midweek or later.  Throughout the week, dressed deals in the North were at mostly $370, $3 higher than the previous week’s […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cash-dairy-prices-mixed-monday-as-cheese-blocks-jump-5-cents/ Cash dairy prices mixed Monday as cheese blocks jump 5 cents https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967594226/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-mixed-Monday-as-cheese-blocks-jump-cents/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967594226/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-mixed-Monday-as-cheese-blocks-jump-cents/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:58:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315089 Cash dairy prices were mixed to start the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was down $0.0025 to $0.6925. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.050 to $1.6050. Seven sales were reported ranging from $1.5675 to $1.6050.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5475. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.0150 to $1.4975. Four sales were reported at $1.50.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0025 to $1.58. Eight sales were reported ranging from $1.5775 to $1.58. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967594226/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-mixed-Monday-as-cheese-blocks-jump-cents/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mixed to start the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was down $0.0025 to $0.6925. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.050 to $1.6050. Seven sales were reported ranging from $1.5675 to $1.6050.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5475. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.0150 to $1.4975. Four sales were reported at $1.50.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0025 to $1.58. Eight sales were reported ranging from $1.5775 to $1.58. 

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/minnesota-corn-vp-says-fertilizer-transparency-could-bring-relief-to-tight-margins/ Minnesota Corn VP says fertilizer transparency could bring relief to tight margins https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967594229/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-Corn-VP-says-fertilizer-transparency-could-bring-relief-to-tight-margins/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967594229/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-Corn-VP-says-fertilizer-transparency-could-bring-relief-to-tight-margins/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:55:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315082 A leader with the Minnesota Corn Growers Association is encouraged by steps taken by the federal government to address rising input costs. Todd Wentzel serves as vice president and farms near Murdock. “There’s been a bill introduced for fertilizer transparency, I think that will help a lot. Trying to get some price transparency on fertilizer […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967594229/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-Corn-VP-says-fertilizer-transparency-could-bring-relief-to-tight-margins/feed/ 0A leader with the Minnesota Corn Growers Association is encouraged by steps taken by the federal government to address rising input costs. Todd Wentzel serves as vice president and farms near Murdock. “There’s been a bill introduced for fertilizer transparency, I think that will help a lot. Trying to get some price transparency on fertilizer […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/drought-deepens-as-northwest-minnesota-endures-dry-july/ Drought deepens as northwest Minnesota endures dry July https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967591853/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drought-deepens-as-northwest-Minnesota-endures-dry-July/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967591853/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drought-deepens-as-northwest-Minnesota-endures-dry-July/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:26:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315080 A dry July made for a memorable month in northwest Minnesota. Cass County cow-calf producer Miles Kuschel says a cool spring gave way to heat and dryness. “And then we continued on through the heat and the dry all through July. In fact, we set a new recording for haying. We started haying the 8th […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967591853/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drought-deepens-as-northwest-Minnesota-endures-dry-July/feed/ 0A dry July made for a memorable month in northwest Minnesota. Cass County cow-calf producer Miles Kuschel says a cool spring gave way to heat and dryness. “And then we continued on through the heat and the dry all through July. In fact, we set a new recording for haying. We started haying the 8th […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/pork-producer-sees-value-in-agview-health-data-tracking/ Pork producer sees value in AgView health data tracking https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967588757/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Pork-producer-sees-value-in-AgView-health-data-tracking/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967588757/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Pork-producer-sees-value-in-AgView-health-data-tracking/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:47:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315075 Disease prevention remains a key focus for a Michigan pork producer. Joe Dykhuis says he utilizes AgView to make decisions that support herd health and reduce disease spread. “As a producer using AgView, I have already loaded into that system all the locations I have pigs on. We put in any time we move pigs […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967588757/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Pork-producer-sees-value-in-AgView-health-data-tracking/feed/ 0Disease prevention remains a key focus for a Michigan pork producer. Joe Dykhuis says he utilizes AgView to make decisions that support herd health and reduce disease spread. “As a producer using AgView, I have already loaded into that system all the locations I have pigs on. We put in any time we move pigs […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/strong-demand-keeps-missouri-hay-prices-steady-despite-ample-supplies/ Strong demand keeps Missouri hay prices steady despite ample supplies https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967586975/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Strong-demand-keeps-Missouri-hay-prices-steady-despite-ample-supplies/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967586975/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Strong-demand-keeps-Missouri-hay-prices-steady-despite-ample-supplies/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:28:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315074 The market manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says it was another solid week for hay sales, even with ample supplies. Tony Hancock says demand has been strong, especially for high-quality offerings. “The good to premium quality alfalfa sown for 250 or 300 a ton on the grass,” he says.  “We were seeing that […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967586975/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Strong-demand-keeps-Missouri-hay-prices-steady-despite-ample-supplies/feed/ 0The market manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says it was another solid week for hay sales, even with ample supplies. Tony Hancock says demand has been strong, especially for high-quality offerings. “The good to premium quality alfalfa sown for 250 or 300 a ton on the grass,” he says.  “We were seeing that […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/senate-passes-funding-bill-that-includes-hemp-ban-extension/ Senate passes funding bill that includes hemp ban extension https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967586399/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Senate-passes-funding-bill-that-includes-hemp-ban-extension/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967586399/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Senate-passes-funding-bill-that-includes-hemp-ban-extension/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:13:59 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315073 The general counsel of U.S. Hemp Roundtable says the industry is celebrating a potential extension to the hemp ban that threatens to decimate the industry. Jonathan Miller says the continuing resolution passed by the Senate Saturday to fund the government through December 11th also extends the moratorium on the ban that would eliminate most hemp […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967586399/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Senate-passes-funding-bill-that-includes-hemp-ban-extension/feed/ 0The general counsel of U.S. Hemp Roundtable says the industry is celebrating a potential extension to the hemp ban that threatens to decimate the industry. Jonathan Miller says the continuing resolution passed by the Senate Saturday to fund the government through December 11th also extends the moratorium on the ban that would eliminate most hemp […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/variable-disease-pressure/ Variable Disease Pressure https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967582265/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Variable-Disease-Pressure/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967582265/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Variable-Disease-Pressure/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:43:57 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=315070 After back-to-back years of intense southern rust pressure, Brevant Seeds retail sales agronomist Alexie Garner says many farmers shifted focus to tar spot in 2026. She tells Brownfield widespread weather patterns have caused sporadic incidences of that disease, as well as several others.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967582265/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Variable-Disease-Pressure/feed/ 0After back-to-back years of intense southern rust pressure, Brevant Seeds retail sales agronomist Alexie Garner says many farmers shifted focus to tar spot in 2026. She tells Brownfield widespread weather patterns have caused sporadic incidences of that disease, as well as several others.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/event/becks-hybrids-2026-iowa-becknology-days/ Beck’s Hybrids 2026 Iowa Becknology Days https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967578869/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Beck%e2%80%99s-Hybrids-Iowa-Becknology-Days/ Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:00:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=event&p=315069 Brownfield’s Brent Barnett covers the Beck’s Hybrids 2026 Iowa Becknology Days

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/an-unusually-active-summer-pattern-across-the-heartland-a-heat-for-some-others-recurring-severe-t-storms/ An unusually active, Summer pattern across the Heartland: a heat wave for some, others recurring severe t-storms, https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967600028/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~An-unusually-active-Summer-pattern-across-the-Heartland-a-heat-wave-for-some-others-recurring-severe-tstorms/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967600028/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~An-unusually-active-Summer-pattern-across-the-Heartland-a-heat-wave-for-some-others-recurring-severe-tstorms/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=315098 Across the Corn Belt, stressful heat for corn and soybeans—temperatures of 95°F or higher—remain mostly outside the Midwestern perimeter. Additionally, thunderstorms in the vicinity of a cold front are generally benefiting summer crops from the lower Great Lakes region southwestward into the lower Missouri Valley. However, overnight thunderstorms resulted in isolated wind and hail damage […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967600028/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~An-unusually-active-Summer-pattern-across-the-Heartland-a-heat-wave-for-some-others-recurring-severe-tstorms/feed/ 0Across the Corn Belt, stressful heat for corn and soybeans—temperatures of 95°F or higher—remain mostly outside the Midwestern perimeter. Additionally, thunderstorms in the vicinity of a cold front are generally benefiting summer crops from the lower Great Lakes region southwestward into the lower Missouri Valley. However, overnight thunderstorms resulted in isolated wind and hail damage […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/event/iowa-governors-charity-steer-show/ Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967577285/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-Governor%e2%80%99s-Charity-Steer-Show/ Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:47:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=event&p=315068 Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp covers the Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/near-seasonal-warmth-heat-and-rainfall-ahead-for-most-of-the-heartland/ Near-seasonal warmth, heat and rainfall ahead for most of the Heartland https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967595444/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nearseasonal-warmth-heat-and-rainfall-ahead-for-most-of-the-Heartland/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967595444/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nearseasonal-warmth-heat-and-rainfall-ahead-for-most-of-the-Heartland/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=315088 Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of hotter-than-normal weather in the Pacific Northwest and from the southern Rockies to the southern half of the Atlantic Coast. Near- or below-normal temperatures will cover much of the northern and western U.S. Meanwhile, drier-than-normal conditions along and near the Gulf Coast should contrast […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967595444/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nearseasonal-warmth-heat-and-rainfall-ahead-for-most-of-the-Heartland/feed/ 0Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of hotter-than-normal weather in the Pacific Northwest and from the southern Rockies to the southern half of the Atlantic Coast. Near- or below-normal temperatures will cover much of the northern and western U.S. Meanwhile, drier-than-normal conditions along and near the Gulf Coast should contrast […]

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