Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:52:59 +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/seed-industry-watching-farm-bill-and-trade-developments/ Seed industry watching farm bill and trade developments https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971291006/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Seed-industry-watching-farm-bill-and-trade-developments/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971291006/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Seed-industry-watching-farm-bill-and-trade-developments/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:52:59 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318374 The president and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association says several key policy issues remain on their agenda before the end of 2026. Andy LaVigne says getting a new five-year farm bill across the finish line is at the top of the list. “We really would hate to come back next year and have […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971291006/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Seed-industry-watching-farm-bill-and-trade-developments/feed/ 0The president and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association says several key policy issues remain on their agenda before the end of 2026. Andy LaVigne says getting a new five-year farm bill across the finish line is at the top of the list. “We really would hate to come back next year and have […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/soybean-discoloration-reaches-west-central-missouri-but-yields-hold-steady/ Soybean discoloration reaches west central Missouri, but yields hold steady https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971290859/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-discoloration-reaches-west-central-Missouri-but-yields-hold-steady/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971290859/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-discoloration-reaches-west-central-Missouri-but-yields-hold-steady/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:44:53 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318370 A farmer in west central Missouri is finding discolored soybeans as he starts harvesting this week. “I think most everyone is seeing the same discoloration. They’re just kind of ugly, but the yield seems to be holding,” Tom Waters, a farmer in Ray County, tells Brownfield. “We’re not getting any dock for the discoloration, it’s […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971290859/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-discoloration-reaches-west-central-Missouri-but-yields-hold-steady/feed/ 0A farmer in west central Missouri is finding discolored soybeans as he starts harvesting this week. “I think most everyone is seeing the same discoloration. They’re just kind of ugly, but the yield seems to be holding,” Tom Waters, a farmer in Ray County, tells Brownfield. “We’re not getting any dock for the discoloration, it’s […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-and-upgraded-mu-facilities-aim-to-strengthen-missouri-agriculture/ New and upgraded MU facilities aim to strengthen Missouri agriculture https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971290145/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-and-upgraded-MU-facilities-aim-to-strengthen-Missouri-agriculture/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971290145/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-and-upgraded-MU-facilities-aim-to-strengthen-Missouri-agriculture/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:24:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318323 The University of Missouri is expanding its ag research, education and workforce development capabilities with four new and upgraded facilities. That includes processing and equipment updates for Missouri Foundation Seed. Denny Mertz farms in eastern Missouri and is a board member on the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, which supports the program. “It’s important for farmers […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971290145/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-and-upgraded-MU-facilities-aim-to-strengthen-Missouri-agriculture/feed/ 0The University of Missouri is expanding its ag research, education and workforce development capabilities with four new and upgraded facilities. That includes processing and equipment updates for Missouri Foundation Seed. Denny Mertz farms in eastern Missouri and is a board member on the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, which supports the program. “It’s important for farmers […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ncerc-expansion-seen-as-investment-in-the-future-of-ag/ NCERC expansion seen as investment in the future of ag https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971290142/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NCERC-expansion-seen-as-investment-in-the-future-of-ag/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971290142/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NCERC-expansion-seen-as-investment-in-the-future-of-ag/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:24:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318349 The executive director of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says expanding the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is monumental for the industry. Rodney Weinzierl says the organization’s $2 million investment into the project is an opportunity to further boost corn demand. “Look at the cost and the efficiency gains […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971290142/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NCERC-expansion-seen-as-investment-in-the-future-of-ag/feed/ 0The executive director of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says expanding the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is monumental for the industry. Rodney Weinzierl says the organization’s $2 million investment into the project is an opportunity to further boost corn demand. “Look at the cost and the efficiency gains […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/diesel-prices-retreat-slightly-from-september-record/ Diesel prices retreat slightly from September record https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971289848/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Diesel-prices-retreat-slightly-from-September-record/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971289848/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Diesel-prices-retreat-slightly-from-September-record/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:14:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318345 A fuel economist says over-the-road diesel prices have slightly backed off from their record high set late last month. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy, says diesel spiked to an all-time high of $6.52 per gallon on September 22nd. “It has fallen back to about $6.29 a gallon,” he said. “And with […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971289848/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Diesel-prices-retreat-slightly-from-September-record/feed/ 0A fuel economist says over-the-road diesel prices have slightly backed off from their record high set late last month. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy, says diesel spiked to an all-time high of $6.52 per gallon on September 22nd. “It has fallen back to about $6.29 a gallon,” he said. “And with […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farmland-value-expectations-reach-record-high-in-latest-ag-economy-barometer/ Farmland value expectations reach record high in latest Ag Economy Barometer https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971289311/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmland-value-expectations-reach-record-high-in-latest-Ag-Economy-Barometer/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971289311/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmland-value-expectations-reach-record-high-in-latest-Ag-Economy-Barometer/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:57:39 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318333 An ag economist says farmers expect farmland values to remain strong according to the latest Ag Economy Barometer. Joana Colussi with Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture says the long-term farmland value expectations index reached a record high in September. “Alternative investments, interest rates, and inflation were all mentioned as the three factors having the biggest influence […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971289311/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmland-value-expectations-reach-record-high-in-latest-Ag-Economy-Barometer/feed/ 0An ag economist says farmers expect farmland values to remain strong according to the latest Ag Economy Barometer. Joana Colussi with Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture says the long-term farmland value expectations index reached a record high in September. “Alternative investments, interest rates, and inflation were all mentioned as the three factors having the biggest influence […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-state-university-completes-state-of-the-art-dairy-research-center/ Michigan State University completes state-of-the-art dairy research center https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971289140/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-State-University-completes-stateoftheart-dairy-research-center/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971289140/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-State-University-completes-stateoftheart-dairy-research-center/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:49:40 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318332 Michigan State University’s Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center is officially complete and fully operational. Barry Bradford is chair of dairy management in the Department of Animal Science. “The growth in what we can do here is amazing, and I’m not bashful about telling people for now, this is the best dairy research facility in the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971289140/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-State-University-completes-stateoftheart-dairy-research-center/feed/ 0Michigan State University’s Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center is officially complete and fully operational. Barry Bradford is chair of dairy management in the Department of Animal Science. “The growth in what we can do here is amazing, and I’m not bashful about telling people for now, this is the best dairy research facility in the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-raises-corn-yield-estimate-pressures-grain-markets/ USDA raises corn yield estimate, pressures grain markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971288690/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-raises-corn-yield-estimate-pressures-grain-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971288690/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-raises-corn-yield-estimate-pressures-grain-markets/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:34:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318324 A market analyst says the USDA surprised grain traders with its corn yield increase in its October supply and demand report. Don Roose says the U.S. corn yield increased 2.7 bushels per acre from last month, now at an average 181.2 bushels per acre, and made some demand adjustments. “When you cut to the chase […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971288690/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-raises-corn-yield-estimate-pressures-grain-markets/feed/ 0A market analyst says the USDA surprised grain traders with its corn yield increase in its October supply and demand report. Don Roose says the U.S. corn yield increased 2.7 bushels per acre from last month, now at an average 181.2 bushels per acre, and made some demand adjustments. “When you cut to the chase […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/mofb-welcomes-expanded-dyed-diesel-exemption-seeks-tax-clarity/ MOFB welcomes expanded dyed diesel exemption, seeks tax clarity https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971288198/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MOFB-welcomes-expanded-dyed-diesel-exemption-seeks-tax-clarity/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971288198/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MOFB-welcomes-expanded-dyed-diesel-exemption-seeks-tax-clarity/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:21:54 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318322 Missouri is expanding its temporary dyed diesel exemption to all motorists, aligning with President Trump’s executive order on diesel tax relief. Garrett Hawkins, president of Missouri Farm Bureau, says it’s good to see farmers get some flexibility to address higher diesel prices. “Certainly, we appreciate at all levels, state and federal, leaders are looking at […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971288198/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MOFB-welcomes-expanded-dyed-diesel-exemption-seeks-tax-clarity/feed/ 0Missouri is expanding its temporary dyed diesel exemption to all motorists, aligning with President Trump’s executive order on diesel tax relief. Garrett Hawkins, president of Missouri Farm Bureau, says it’s good to see farmers get some flexibility to address higher diesel prices. “Certainly, we appreciate at all levels, state and federal, leaders are looking at […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/proven-weed-control-strategy/ Proven Weed Control Strategy https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971288096/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Proven-Weed-Control-Strategy/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971288096/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Proven-Weed-Control-Strategy/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:17:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=318328 Corteva Agriscience U.S. Agronomy Leader for Herbicides and Nitrogen Stabilizers Dr. Eric Scherder says while a program approach to weed control is not a new concept, it is an effective way to see better results in the field and mitigate weed resistance.  He tells Brownfield that approach includes starting the season clean, scouting fields regularly, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971288096/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Proven-Weed-Control-Strategy/feed/ 0Corteva Agriscience U.S. Agronomy Leader for Herbicides and Nitrogen Stabilizers Dr. Eric Scherder says while a program approach to weed control is not a new concept, it is an effective way to see better results in the field and mitigate weed resistance.  He tells Brownfield that approach includes starting the season clean, scouting fields regularly, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/national-corn-to-ethanol-research-center-set-to-expand/ National Corn to Ethanol Research Center set to expand https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971200517/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~National-Corn-to-Ethanol-Research-Center-set-to-expand/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971200517/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~National-Corn-to-Ethanol-Research-Center-set-to-expand/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:10:24 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318316 Investing in the future of corn.  The National Corn to Ethanol Research Center is set to undergo a $17 million expansion.  Illinois Deputy Governor Andy Manar says the state is investing $15 million to boost its top industry. “This expansion is focused on translating breakthroughs in a lab to jobs out in the field in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971200517/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~National-Corn-to-Ethanol-Research-Center-set-to-expand/feed/ 0Investing in the future of corn.  The National Corn to Ethanol Research Center is set to undergo a $17 million expansion.  Illinois Deputy Governor Andy Manar says the state is investing $15 million to boost its top industry. “This expansion is focused on translating breakthroughs in a lab to jobs out in the field in […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/corn-drops-after-usda-surprise/ Corn drops after USDA surprise https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971200100/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-drops-after-USDA-surprise/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971200100/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-drops-after-USDA-surprise/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:48:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=318268 Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, adding to what already would have been a weekly gain. U.S. production, yield, and ending stocks were all up on the month and above pre-report estimates. The all-time high production and yield numbers will likely change going forward. Soybeans are back to watching harvest activity, expecting more […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971200100/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-drops-after-USDA-surprise/feed/ 0Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, adding to what already would have been a weekly gain. U.S. production, yield, and ending stocks were all up on the month and above pre-report estimates. The all-time high production and yield numbers will likely change going forward. Soybeans are back to watching harvest activity, expecting more […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-higher-lean-hogs-lower-3/ Cattle futures higher, lean hogs lower https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971198903/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-lean-hogs-lower/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971198903/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-lean-hogs-lower/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:25:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=318315 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher, with feeders taking the lead on a drop post-USDA report drop in corn. The USDA did lower its 2026 beef production outlook, while increasing import expectations. December live cattle were up $3.50 at $227.05 and February was $3.62 higher at $229.47. November […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971198903/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-lean-hogs-lower/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher, with feeders taking the lead on a drop post-USDA report drop in corn. The USDA did lower its 2026 beef production outlook, while increasing import expectations. December live cattle were up $3.50 at $227.05 and February was $3.62 higher at $229.47. November […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-october-9-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 9, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971198699/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-October/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971198699/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-October/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:12:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=318267 Dec. corn $4.79 and 3/4, down 20 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $12.92, up 4 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal $365.60, up $8.00Dec. soybean oil 68.02, up 10 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $6.71, down 12 and 1/4 centsDec. live cattle $227.05, up $3.50Nov. feeder cattle $341.95, up $7.07Dec. lean hogs $67.82, down 77 centsNov. Class III milk […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971198699/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-October/feed/ 0Dec. corn $4.79 and 3/4, down 20 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $12.92, up 4 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal $365.60, up $8.00Dec. soybean oil 68.02, up 10 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $6.71, down 12 and 1/4 centsDec. live cattle $227.05, up $3.50Nov. feeder cattle $341.95, up $7.07Dec. lean hogs $67.82, down 77 centsNov. Class III milk […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/trump-administrations-challenge-to-michigan-cage-free-law-dismissed/ Trump administration’s challenge to Michigan cage-free law dismissed https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971198411/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Trump-administration%e2%80%99s-challenge-to-Michigan-cagefree-law-dismissed/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971198411/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Trump-administration%e2%80%99s-challenge-to-Michigan-cagefree-law-dismissed/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:51:43 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318312 A federal judge has dismissed an attempt by the Trump administration to eliminate Michigan’s cage-free egg law. Nancy Barr with the Michigan Allied Poultry Industries (MAPI) tells Brownfield all eggs produced in the state have been cage-free since at least 2025. “Our producers had known that this was coming over the years and spent literally […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971198411/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Trump-administration%e2%80%99s-challenge-to-Michigan-cagefree-law-dismissed/feed/ 0A federal judge has dismissed an attempt by the Trump administration to eliminate Michigan’s cage-free egg law. Nancy Barr with the Michigan Allied Poultry Industries (MAPI) tells Brownfield all eggs produced in the state have been cage-free since at least 2025. “Our producers had known that this was coming over the years and spent literally […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/barn-fire-reported-at-hulsbosch-dairy-farm-in-decatur-county/ Barn fire reported at Hulsbosch Dairy Farm in Decatur County https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971198111/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Barn-fire-reported-at-Hulsbosch-Dairy-Farm-in-Decatur-County/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971198111/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Barn-fire-reported-at-Hulsbosch-Dairy-Farm-in-Decatur-County/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:34:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318311 One of the largest dairy farms in southern Indiana is recovering after a fire damaged one of its barns.  Local fire departments responded to the incident at Hulsbosch Dairy Farm in Decatur County on Friday afternoon. Officials say the incident has been contained, and no cattle were impacted. Hulsbosch Dairy houses approximately 8,000 cows at […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971198111/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Barn-fire-reported-at-Hulsbosch-Dairy-Farm-in-Decatur-County/feed/ 0One of the largest dairy farms in southern Indiana is recovering after a fire damaged one of its barns.  Local fire departments responded to the incident at Hulsbosch Dairy Farm in Decatur County on Friday afternoon. Officials say the incident has been contained, and no cattle were impacted. Hulsbosch Dairy houses approximately 8,000 cows at […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/indiana-pork-expands-disease-prevention-efforts-as-part-of-its-swine-health-advisory-committee/ Indiana Pork expands disease prevention efforts as part of its Swine Health Advisory Committee https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971198114/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-Pork-expands-disease-prevention-efforts-as-part-of-its-Swine-Health-Advisory-Committee/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971198114/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-Pork-expands-disease-prevention-efforts-as-part-of-its-Swine-Health-Advisory-Committee/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:32:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318309 The director of producer education for Indiana Pork says protecting the health of the U.S. swine herd remains a top priority for producers in 2027. Stacy Herr, director of producer education, says disease prevention isn’t a one-size fits all approach. “PEDV virus and PRRS virus have significant impacts on production,” she says. “What would it […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971198114/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-Pork-expands-disease-prevention-efforts-as-part-of-its-Swine-Health-Advisory-Committee/feed/ 0The director of producer education for Indiana Pork says protecting the health of the U.S. swine herd remains a top priority for producers in 2027. Stacy Herr, director of producer education, says disease prevention isn’t a one-size fits all approach. “PEDV virus and PRRS virus have significant impacts on production,” she says. “What would it […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/red-meat-production-expected-to-fall-poultry-to-rise/ Red meat production expected to fall, poultry to rise https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971197793/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Red-meat-production-expected-to-fall-poultry-to-rise/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971197793/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Red-meat-production-expected-to-fall-poultry-to-rise/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:16:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318273 USDA has trimmed its 2026 red meat production projections while increasing expectations for poultry. Beef production is estimated 24.802 billion pounds, a drop of 75 million from September on light carcass weights and declining steer and heifer slaughter, with an average steer price of $237.56 per hundredweight, up $.21, and higher imports, unchanged exports, and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971197793/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Red-meat-production-expected-to-fall-poultry-to-rise/feed/ 0USDA has trimmed its 2026 red meat production projections while increasing expectations for poultry. Beef production is estimated 24.802 billion pounds, a drop of 75 million from September on light carcass weights and declining steer and heifer slaughter, with an average steer price of $237.56 per hundredweight, up $.21, and higher imports, unchanged exports, and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-increases-sorghum-yield-guess/ USDA increases sorghum yield guess https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971196683/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-increases-sorghum-yield-guess/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971196683/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-increases-sorghum-yield-guess/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:20:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318272 USDA’s sorghum crop estimate is up on the month, but sharply below a year ago. Production is now seen at 291.075 million bushels, rising 3% from September on a higher yield guess, now at 55.7 bushels per acre on harvested area of 5.225 million acres but that’s 33% below 2025 due to considerably lower yield […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971196683/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-increases-sorghum-yield-guess/feed/ 0USDA’s sorghum crop estimate is up on the month, but sharply below a year ago. Production is now seen at 291.075 million bushels, rising 3% from September on a higher yield guess, now at 55.7 bushels per acre on harvested area of 5.225 million acres but that’s 33% below 2025 due to considerably lower yield […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/record-yields-in-sight-for-central-minnesota-farmer/ Record yields in sight for central Minnesota farmer https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971196680/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-yields-in-sight-for-central-Minnesota-farmer/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971196680/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-yields-in-sight-for-central-Minnesota-farmer/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:19:49 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318301 A farmer in central Minnesota could be on the verge of a record crop. Brownton corn and soybean grower Ryan Mackenthun says bean yields range from the mid 60’s to nearly 80 bushels per acre. “I was a little skeptical to say record here a week ago, but I think they’re going to be. I’m […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971196680/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-yields-in-sight-for-central-Minnesota-farmer/feed/ 0A farmer in central Minnesota could be on the verge of a record crop. Brownton corn and soybean grower Ryan Mackenthun says bean yields range from the mid 60’s to nearly 80 bushels per acre. “I was a little skeptical to say record here a week ago, but I think they’re going to be. I’m […]

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