Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:48:10 +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/grant-funding-from-lilly-endowment-supports-growth-of-the-indiana-ffa-organization/ Grant funding from Lilly Endowment supports growth of the Indiana FFA organization https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953853977/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grant-funding-from-Lilly-Endowment-supports-growth-of-the-Indiana-FFA-organization/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953853977/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grant-funding-from-Lilly-Endowment-supports-growth-of-the-Indiana-FFA-organization/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:48:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309830 The executive director of the Indiana FFA Foundation says a recently awarded $1 million grant will support growth in the organization.  Lisa Chaudion says the funds from the Lilly Endowment will be used to update the Indiana FFA Leadership Center. “It’s a hub for leadership, specifically for Indiana FFA members,” she says. “Students have the opportunity […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953853977/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grant-funding-from-Lilly-Endowment-supports-growth-of-the-Indiana-FFA-organization/feed/ 0The executive director of the Indiana FFA Foundation says a recently awarded $1 million grant will support growth in the organization.  Lisa Chaudion says the funds from the Lilly Endowment will be used to update the Indiana FFA Leadership Center. “It’s a hub for leadership, specifically for Indiana FFA members,” she says. “Students have the opportunity […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/growmark-agronomists-embracing-ai/ GROWMARK agronomists embracing AI https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953853197/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~GROWMARK-agronomists-embracing-AI/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953853197/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~GROWMARK-agronomists-embracing-AI/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:33:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309827 The FS agronomy director with GROWMARK says artificial intelligence is now shaping recommendations some agronomists are bringing to farmers in the field.  Brendan Bachman says the cooperative has partnered with Intelinair to introduce a new AI agent inside its myFS Agronomy app. “We’re looking at better seed placement, better management of in-season risk, access to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953853197/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~GROWMARK-agronomists-embracing-AI/feed/ 0The FS agronomy director with GROWMARK says artificial intelligence is now shaping recommendations some agronomists are bringing to farmers in the field.  Brendan Bachman says the cooperative has partnered with Intelinair to introduce a new AI agent inside its myFS Agronomy app. “We’re looking at better seed placement, better management of in-season risk, access to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-supported-by-expectations-for-u-s-china-trade-talks/ Soybeans supported by expectations for U.S./China trade talks https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953853164/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-supported-by-expectations-for-USChina-trade-talks/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953853164/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-supported-by-expectations-for-USChina-trade-talks/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:33:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=309780 Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Beans have some renewed optimism about high-level U.S./China trade talks expected to happen in mid-May following a social media post by President Trump. The face-to-face meeting between President Trump and President Xi was originally expected to occur either late last month or early this month but was […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953853164/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-supported-by-expectations-for-USChina-trade-talks/feed/ 0Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Beans have some renewed optimism about high-level U.S./China trade talks expected to happen in mid-May following a social media post by President Trump. The face-to-face meeting between President Trump and President Xi was originally expected to occur either late last month or early this month but was […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-lower-at-midweek-8/ Cattle futures lower at midweek https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953853161/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-at-midweek/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953853161/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-at-midweek/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:31:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=309828 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on technical liquidating, waiting on direct business to develop. June live cattle closed $.35 lower at $251.07 and August live cattle closed $.40 lower at $246.12.  May feeder cattle closed $3.90 lower at $370.95 and August feeder cattle closed $3.62 lower at $372.20.  Direct […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953853161/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-at-midweek/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on technical liquidating, waiting on direct business to develop. June live cattle closed $.35 lower at $251.07 and August live cattle closed $.40 lower at $246.12.  May feeder cattle closed $3.90 lower at $370.95 and August feeder cattle closed $3.62 lower at $372.20.  Direct […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-april-15-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 15, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953852348/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953852348/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:10:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=309779 May corn $4.51 and 1/4, up 8 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans $11.67, up 9 centsMay soybean meal $334.40, up $4.70May soybean oil 67.60, up 116 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.93 and 3/4, up 1 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle $251.07, down 35 centsMay feeder cattle $370.95, down $3.90Jun. lean hogs $101.95, down 50 centsMay Class III […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953852348/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/feed/ 0May corn $4.51 and 1/4, up 8 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans $11.67, up 9 centsMay soybean meal $334.40, up $4.70May soybean oil 67.60, up 116 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.93 and 3/4, up 1 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle $251.07, down 35 centsMay feeder cattle $370.95, down $3.90Jun. lean hogs $101.95, down 50 centsMay Class III […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/another-week-of-increases-for-broiler-sets-placements/ Another week of increases for broiler sets, placements https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953851955/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Another-week-of-increases-for-broiler-sets-placements/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953851955/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Another-week-of-increases-for-broiler-sets-placements/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:59:45 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309781 Chicken supplies will likely continue to grow in the coming weeks. The USDA says 255.581 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, surging 3.011 million on the week and 2% on the year. Average hatchability was 79.4%. 197.431 million broiler-type chicks were placed into meat production, 492,000 larger than the previous week and 3% above […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953851955/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Another-week-of-increases-for-broiler-sets-placements/feed/ 0Chicken supplies will likely continue to grow in the coming weeks. The USDA says 255.581 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, surging 3.011 million on the week and 2% on the year. Average hatchability was 79.4%. 197.431 million broiler-type chicks were placed into meat production, 492,000 larger than the previous week and 3% above […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/economist-says-many-2027-fertilizer-decisions-will-be-made-soon/ Economist says many 2027 fertilizer decisions will be made soon https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953851145/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-says-many-fertilizer-decisions-will-be-made-soon/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953851145/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-says-many-fertilizer-decisions-will-be-made-soon/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:37:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309797 An ag economist says the U.S.-Iran conflict is not the only reason farmers and retailers are starting to think about their 2027 fertilizer needs. Jacqui Fatka is the lead economist for farm supply and biofuels at CoBank. She tells Brownfield, “The concern is as we head into 2027, purchasing what needs to happen, because those […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953851145/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-says-many-fertilizer-decisions-will-be-made-soon/feed/ 0An ag economist says the U.S.-Iran conflict is not the only reason farmers and retailers are starting to think about their 2027 fertilizer needs. Jacqui Fatka is the lead economist for farm supply and biofuels at CoBank. She tells Brownfield, “The concern is as we head into 2027, purchasing what needs to happen, because those […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/too-wet-to-plant-michigan-state-experts-warn-of-soil-moisture-risks-this-season/ Too wet to plant: Michigan State experts warn of soil moisture risks this season https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953851130/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Too-wet-to-plant-Michigan-State-experts-warn-of-soil-moisture-risks-this-season/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953851130/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Too-wet-to-plant-Michigan-State-experts-warn-of-soil-moisture-risks-this-season/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:36:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309826 Michigan State University specialists say excess soil moisture will be a major challenge this planting season. Agronomist Manny Signh says soil temperatures are warming up, but most of the state is too wet for fieldwork. “This year seems like the rain is never going to stop,” he says. “This is where we have to be […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953851130/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Too-wet-to-plant-Michigan-State-experts-warn-of-soil-moisture-risks-this-season/feed/ 0Michigan State University specialists say excess soil moisture will be a major challenge this planting season. Agronomist Manny Signh says soil temperatures are warming up, but most of the state is too wet for fieldwork. “This year seems like the rain is never going to stop,” he says. “This is where we have to be […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-ag-budget-moves-forward-in-senate-with-funds-for-meat-processing-and-local-food-programs/ Michigan ag budget moves forward in Senate with funds for meat processing and local food programs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850674/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-ag-budget-moves-forward-in-Senate-with-funds-for-meat-processing-and-local-food-programs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850674/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-ag-budget-moves-forward-in-Senate-with-funds-for-meat-processing-and-local-food-programs/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:23:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309823 Members of the Michigan Senate Appropriations Subcommittee say their bipartisan agriculture budget aims to support farmers while addressing consumer price concerns. During Wednesday’s meeting, Democratic Chair John Cherry said dedicating $4 million from the state’s Dairy and Food Safety Fund would help expand access to local meat. “We have increasing costs for meat, particularly, that […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850674/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-ag-budget-moves-forward-in-Senate-with-funds-for-meat-processing-and-local-food-programs/feed/ 0Members of the Michigan Senate Appropriations Subcommittee say their bipartisan agriculture budget aims to support farmers while addressing consumer price concerns. During Wednesday’s meeting, Democratic Chair John Cherry said dedicating $4 million from the state’s Dairy and Food Safety Fund would help expand access to local meat. “We have increasing costs for meat, particularly, that […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/supreme-court-tariff-decision-sparks-refund-claims/ Supreme Court tariff decision sparks refund claims https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850617/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Supreme-Court-tariff-decision-sparks-refund-claims/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850617/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Supreme-Court-tariff-decision-sparks-refund-claims/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:23:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309824 An ag law specialist says the industry is still assessing how the U.S. Supreme Court’s tariff ruling could affect international trade. Les Glick is the director of international trade practice for Fennemore Law in Washington, D.C. He says the high court’s ruling on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act has led to a rise in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850617/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Supreme-Court-tariff-decision-sparks-refund-claims/feed/ 0An ag law specialist says the industry is still assessing how the U.S. Supreme Court’s tariff ruling could affect international trade. Les Glick is the director of international trade practice for Fennemore Law in Washington, D.C. He says the high court’s ruling on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act has led to a rise in […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-program-to-help-farmers-refine-nitrogen-use-protect-water-resources/ Iowa program to help farmers refine nitrogen use, protect water resources https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850425/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-program-to-help-farmers-refine-nitrogen-use-protect-water-resources/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850425/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-program-to-help-farmers-refine-nitrogen-use-protect-water-resources/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:18:49 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309821 The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has announced a nitrogen soil sampling project that aims to help farmers save money and improve water quality. State Ag Secretary Mike Naig tells Brownfield the three-year initiative will target areas upstream from the Des Moines metro. “There’s higher levels of residual nitrogen available here as we […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850425/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-program-to-help-farmers-refine-nitrogen-use-protect-water-resources/feed/ 0The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has announced a nitrogen soil sampling project that aims to help farmers save money and improve water quality. State Ag Secretary Mike Naig tells Brownfield the three-year initiative will target areas upstream from the Des Moines metro. “There’s higher levels of residual nitrogen available here as we […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/u-s-turkey-growers-push-for-expanded-access-in-usmca-review/ U.S. turkey growers push for expanded access in USMCA review https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850311/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-turkey-growers-push-for-expanded-access-in-USMCA-review/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850311/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-turkey-growers-push-for-expanded-access-in-USMCA-review/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:10:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309812 U.S. turkey growers have a vested interest in this summer’s review of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement.  Minnesota Turkey Growers Association executive director Ashley Kohls says there is no tariff rate quota for turkey in USMCA. “We’re not sure why it was inevitably left out of previous USMCA agreements. And if you look at the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850311/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-turkey-growers-push-for-expanded-access-in-USMCA-review/feed/ 0U.S. turkey growers have a vested interest in this summer’s review of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement.  Minnesota Turkey Growers Association executive director Ashley Kohls says there is no tariff rate quota for turkey in USMCA. “We’re not sure why it was inevitably left out of previous USMCA agreements. And if you look at the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/high-fertilizer-prices-could-persist-as-global-disruptions-hit-farmers/ High fertilizer prices could persist as global disruptions hit farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850314/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-fertilizer-prices-could-persist-as-global-disruptions-hit-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850314/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-fertilizer-prices-could-persist-as-global-disruptions-hit-farmers/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:08:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309813 Ag supply chain stakeholders say there are limited short-term policy solutions to offset the global disruptions driving fertilizer and fuel costs higher, and lawmakers are exploring options. Brian Glenn, a policy expert with the American Farm Bureau Federation, tells Brownfield… “Market relief would address those short-term needs. We hear a lot from folks that are […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850314/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-fertilizer-prices-could-persist-as-global-disruptions-hit-farmers/feed/ 0Ag supply chain stakeholders say there are limited short-term policy solutions to offset the global disruptions driving fertilizer and fuel costs higher, and lawmakers are exploring options. Brian Glenn, a policy expert with the American Farm Bureau Federation, tells Brownfield… “Market relief would address those short-term needs. We hear a lot from folks that are […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/dairy-group-says-more-products-need-to-be-part-of-mandatory-cost-of-production-surveys/ Dairy group says more products need to be part of mandatory cost of production surveys  https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850044/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Dairy-group-says-more-products-need-to-be-part-of-mandatory-cost-of-production-surveys/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850044/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Dairy-group-says-more-products-need-to-be-part-of-mandatory-cost-of-production-surveys/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:05:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309810 A dairy group wants more transparency from processors, but says the upcoming mandatory cost of production surveys likely won’t be enough.  Sherry Bunting with the American Dairy Coalition tells Brownfield that reporting only block cheese, salted butter, nonfat dry milk, and dry whey production costs doesn’t measure the cost of making other popular products like whey protein concentrate. “You can’t really attribute costs […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953850044/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Dairy-group-says-more-products-need-to-be-part-of-mandatory-cost-of-production-surveys/feed/ 0A dairy group wants more transparency from processors, but says the upcoming mandatory cost of production surveys likely won’t be enough.  Sherry Bunting with the American Dairy Coalition tells Brownfield that reporting only block cheese, salted butter, nonfat dry milk, and dry whey production costs doesn’t measure the cost of making other popular products like whey protein concentrate. “You can’t really attribute costs […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-targets-southeast-asia-to-grow-u-s-agriculture-exports/ USDA targets southeast Asia to grow U.S. agriculture exports https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953849786/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-targets-southeast-Asia-to-grow-US-agriculture-exports/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953849786/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-targets-southeast-Asia-to-grow-US-agriculture-exports/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:02:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309814 The USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says the administration is working to improve market access in southeast Asia.   Luke Lindberg tells Brownfield, “We have a $200 billion trade deficit in Vietnam across the entire economy. That is the second largest of any market in the world. He says the imbalance is […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953849786/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-targets-southeast-Asia-to-grow-US-agriculture-exports/feed/ 0The USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says the administration is working to improve market access in southeast Asia.   Luke Lindberg tells Brownfield, “We have a $200 billion trade deficit in Vietnam across the entire economy. That is the second largest of any market in the world. He says the imbalance is […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ethanol-production-stocks-up-on-the-week-exports-decline/ Ethanol production, stocks up on the week, exports decline https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953848502/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-production-stocks-up-on-the-week-exports-decline/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953848502/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-production-stocks-up-on-the-week-exports-decline/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:26:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309808 Demand for corn from ethanol producers continues to be solid. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol production was a five-week high, averaging 1.12 million barrels per day last week, rising 4,000 from the previous week and 108,000 from a year ago. Demand signals were mixed. The Renewable Fuels Association says ethanol stocks of 26.699 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953848502/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-production-stocks-up-on-the-week-exports-decline/feed/ 0Demand for corn from ethanol producers continues to be solid. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol production was a five-week high, averaging 1.12 million barrels per day last week, rising 4,000 from the previous week and 108,000 from a year ago. Demand signals were mixed. The Renewable Fuels Association says ethanol stocks of 26.699 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/central-illinois-farmer-finished-with-beans-waiting-to-plant-corn/ Central Illinois farmer finished with beans, waiting to plant corn https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953845910/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Central-Illinois-farmer-finished-with-beans-waiting-to-plant-corn/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953845910/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Central-Illinois-farmer-finished-with-beans-waiting-to-plant-corn/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:19:49 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309805 A central Illinois farmer says he’s done with soybean planting. “No, that’s never happened. To have it done by the 14th of April.” Derek Martin, who grows corn and soybeans in Logan County, tells Brownfield… “We’re super happy.”  He says, “It’s good to get it in and we know the weather was right. The soil […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953845910/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Central-Illinois-farmer-finished-with-beans-waiting-to-plant-corn/feed/ 0A central Illinois farmer says he’s done with soybean planting. “No, that’s never happened. To have it done by the 14th of April.” Derek Martin, who grows corn and soybeans in Logan County, tells Brownfield… “We’re super happy.”  He says, “It’s good to get it in and we know the weather was right. The soil […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2751/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953845364/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953845364/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:05:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=309803 Direct cash cattle trade activity is off to another pretty quiet start.  Bids have surfaced in Kansas at $248 live, but the rest of cattle country has been quiet.  Asking prices have been floated in parts of Texas at $252-plus live.  Significant trade volume is likely going to hold out until sometime Thursday or Friday.  […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953845364/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity is off to another pretty quiet start.  Bids have surfaced in Kansas at $248 live, but the rest of cattle country has been quiet.  Asking prices have been floated in parts of Texas at $252-plus live.  Significant trade volume is likely going to hold out until sometime Thursday or Friday.  […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cash-dairy-prices-steady-to-higher-wednesday-4/ Cash dairy prices steady to higher Wednesday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953844752/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-steady-to-higher-Wednesday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953844752/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-steady-to-higher-Wednesday/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:50:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=309804 Cash dairy prices were steady-to-higher again on Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.      Dry whey remained unchanged at $0.71.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0025 at $1.5775.  Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.58 to $1.5875.  Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.5750.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was unchanged at $1.79.  No sales were recorded.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0250 at $2.1650.  Three sales were recorded, ranging from $2.1550 to $2.1650. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953844752/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-steady-to-higher-Wednesday/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were steady-to-higher again on Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.      Dry whey remained unchanged at $0.71.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0025 at $1.5775.  Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.58 to $1.5875.  Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.5750.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was unchanged at $1.79.  No sales were recorded.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0250 at $2.1650.  Three sales were recorded, ranging from $2.1550 to $2.1650. 

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/record-crop-leaves-heavy-supplies-in-south-dakota/ Record crop leaves heavy supplies in South Dakota https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953843840/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-crop-leaves-heavy-supplies-in-South-Dakota/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953843840/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-crop-leaves-heavy-supplies-in-South-Dakota/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309800 A farmer in southeast South Dakota says there seems to be a lot of corn in storage heading into spring. Kevin Deinert tells Brownfield many corn piles got picked up over the winter, but there’s still a lot of grain bags in fields. “The people are waiting to get those picked up,” he says. “I […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953843840/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-crop-leaves-heavy-supplies-in-South-Dakota/feed/ 0A farmer in southeast South Dakota says there seems to be a lot of corn in storage heading into spring. Kevin Deinert tells Brownfield many corn piles got picked up over the winter, but there’s still a lot of grain bags in fields. “The people are waiting to get those picked up,” he says. “I […]

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