Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:09:29 +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/pork-leaders-urge-support-for-prop-12-fix-in-farm-bill/ Pork leaders urge support for Prop 12 fix in farm bill https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953478536/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Pork-leaders-urge-support-for-Prop-fix-in-farm-bill/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953478536/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Pork-leaders-urge-support-for-Prop-fix-in-farm-bill/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:00:42 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309393 The National Pork Producers Council is urging people to contact federal lawmakers to support the Proposition 12 fix in the farm bill. Keri Retallick with the Wisconsin Pork Association says, “If we don’t get it into this farm bill, we’re really concerned that it won’t be in for a long time.” Retallick tells Brownfield now […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953478536/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Pork-leaders-urge-support-for-Prop-fix-in-farm-bill/feed/ 0The National Pork Producers Council is urging people to contact federal lawmakers to support the Proposition 12 fix in the farm bill. Keri Retallick with the Wisconsin Pork Association says, “If we don’t get it into this farm bill, we’re really concerned that it won’t be in for a long time.” Retallick tells Brownfield now […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ag-groups-urge-itc-to-reconsider-fertilizer-duties/ Ag groups urge ITC to reconsider fertilizer duties https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953477450/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-groups-urge-ITC-to-reconsider-fertilizer-duties/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953477450/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-groups-urge-ITC-to-reconsider-fertilizer-duties/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:37:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309427 Some ag groups say removing tariffs on fertilizer products could increase competition and help lower prices for farmers. National Corn Growers Association President Jed Bower says countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizer from Morocco and Russia have led to a multi-year run-up in prices. “It’s a shame that we couldn’t get anybody to understand our perspective […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953477450/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-groups-urge-ITC-to-reconsider-fertilizer-duties/feed/ 0Some ag groups say removing tariffs on fertilizer products could increase competition and help lower prices for farmers. National Corn Growers Association President Jed Bower says countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizer from Morocco and Russia have led to a multi-year run-up in prices. “It’s a shame that we couldn’t get anybody to understand our perspective […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rfa-u-s-set-e15-sales-record-in-2025/ RFA: U.S. set E15 sales record in 2025 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953476619/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~RFA-US-set-E-sales-record-in/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953476619/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~RFA-US-set-E-sales-record-in/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:18:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309425 The chief economist for the Renewable Fuels Association says E15 sales in the U.S. hit record levels in 2025. Scott Richman says total sales topped 1.52 billion gallons, which was up 23% year-over-year. “The key reason that happened was that at the end of the year we had around 4600 stations nationwide selling E15, which […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953476619/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~RFA-US-set-E-sales-record-in/feed/ 0The chief economist for the Renewable Fuels Association says E15 sales in the U.S. hit record levels in 2025. Scott Richman says total sales topped 1.52 billion gallons, which was up 23% year-over-year. “The key reason that happened was that at the end of the year we had around 4600 stations nationwide selling E15, which […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/vietnam-signs-mou-with-ohio-farmers-to-help-expand-u-s-soybean-exports/ Vietnam signs MOU with Ohio farmers to help expand U.S. soybean exports  https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953476622/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Vietnam-signs-MOU-with-Ohio-farmers-to-help-expand-US-soybean-exports/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953476622/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Vietnam-signs-MOU-with-Ohio-farmers-to-help-expand-US-soybean-exports/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:16:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309421 Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture has signed a commitment to increase purchases of U.S. soybeans.  Kirk Merritt, executive director of the Ohio Soybean Council, says the recently signed a memorandum of understanding between the two groups could help boost exports. “The population in Vietnam is experiencing extreme economic growth,” he says. “As the standard of living […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953476622/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Vietnam-signs-MOU-with-Ohio-farmers-to-help-expand-US-soybean-exports/feed/ 0Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture has signed a commitment to increase purchases of U.S. soybeans.  Kirk Merritt, executive director of the Ohio Soybean Council, says the recently signed a memorandum of understanding between the two groups could help boost exports. “The population in Vietnam is experiencing extreme economic growth,” he says. “As the standard of living […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rising-input-costs-push-some-ohio-farmers-to-plant-more-soybeans-in-2026/ Rising input costs push some Ohio farmers to plant more soybeans in 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953476187/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rising-input-costs-push-some-Ohio-farmers-to-plant-more-soybeans-in/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953476187/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rising-input-costs-push-some-Ohio-farmers-to-plant-more-soybeans-in/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:12:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309415 A pair of Ohio farmers say higher input prices ahead of the 2026 crop year have changed their spring planting intentions. Shelby County farmer Patty Mann tells Brownfield they’re going to plant more soybeans than corn. “Profitability was a concern even before the Iranian conflict started, so we’re just going to go a little heavier on […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953476187/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rising-input-costs-push-some-Ohio-farmers-to-plant-more-soybeans-in/feed/ 0A pair of Ohio farmers say higher input prices ahead of the 2026 crop year have changed their spring planting intentions. Shelby County farmer Patty Mann tells Brownfield they’re going to plant more soybeans than corn. “Profitability was a concern even before the Iranian conflict started, so we’re just going to go a little heavier on […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/illinois-farmland-values-show-stability-in-2025/ Illinois farmland values show stability in 2025 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953476190/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-farmland-values-show-stability-in/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953476190/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-farmland-values-show-stability-in/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:12:47 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309420 An official with the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers says farmland values across the state were mostly even in 2025. Luke Worrell, who co-owns Worrell Land Services in Jacksonville, tells Brownfield, “On average, Class A land was down around 3% across the whole state.”  He says, “Class B was even, same […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953476190/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-farmland-values-show-stability-in/feed/ 0An official with the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers says farmland values across the state were mostly even in 2025. Luke Worrell, who co-owns Worrell Land Services in Jacksonville, tells Brownfield, “On average, Class A land was down around 3% across the whole state.”  He says, “Class B was even, same […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cold-wet-forecast-signals-caution-for-nebraska-farmers/ Cold, wet forecast signals caution for Nebraska farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953475464/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cold-wet-forecast-signals-caution-for-Nebraska-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953475464/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cold-wet-forecast-signals-caution-for-Nebraska-farmers/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:01:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309416 A Nebraska-based agronomist says farmers shouldn’t rush into planting. Trey Stephens with Beck’s says unseasonably warm temperatures don’t mean conditions are right. “We were dry for awhile there, so I thought we might have an early planting season. Now, looking at the 10-day (forecast), there’s a chance for rain every day. It’s cooled off too […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953475464/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cold-wet-forecast-signals-caution-for-Nebraska-farmers/feed/ 0A Nebraska-based agronomist says farmers shouldn’t rush into planting. Trey Stephens with Beck’s says unseasonably warm temperatures don’t mean conditions are right. “We were dry for awhile there, so I thought we might have an early planting season. Now, looking at the 10-day (forecast), there’s a chance for rain every day. It’s cooled off too […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/winter-weather-brings-added-moisture-for-growers-in-sw-iowa-se-nebraska-nw-missouri/ Winter weather brings added moisture for growers in SW Iowa, SE Nebraska, NW Missouri https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953475068/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Winter-weather-brings-added-moisture-for-growers-in-SW-Iowa-SE-Nebraska-NW-Missouri/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953475068/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Winter-weather-brings-added-moisture-for-growers-in-SW-Iowa-SE-Nebraska-NW-Missouri/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:54:40 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309413 Some areas of the Midwest received winter weather to start the week, and a climatologist says it could give growers a timely boost for the growing season. Justin Glisan is the state climatologist for the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. He says sleet and snow fell in southwest Iowa, eastern Nebraska, and northwest […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953475068/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Winter-weather-brings-added-moisture-for-growers-in-SW-Iowa-SE-Nebraska-NW-Missouri/feed/ 0Some areas of the Midwest received winter weather to start the week, and a climatologist says it could give growers a timely boost for the growing season. Justin Glisan is the state climatologist for the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. He says sleet and snow fell in southwest Iowa, eastern Nebraska, and northwest […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-plans-snap-stocking-standards-to-increase-access-to-nutritious-foods/ USDA plans SNAP stocking standards to increase access to nutritious foods https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953473838/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-plans-SNAP-stocking-standards-to-increase-access-to-nutritious-foods/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953473838/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-plans-SNAP-stocking-standards-to-increase-access-to-nutritious-foods/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:19:43 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309411 USDA’s Deputy Under Secretary of Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services says the agency is planning nutrition-focused changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Patrick Penn says the USDA is preparing to publish a proposed stocking standards rule that would require SNAP-authorized retailers to stock a wider range of nutritious options. “Making sure that the stocking […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953473838/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-plans-SNAP-stocking-standards-to-increase-access-to-nutritious-foods/feed/ 0USDA’s Deputy Under Secretary of Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services says the agency is planning nutrition-focused changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Patrick Penn says the USDA is preparing to publish a proposed stocking standards rule that would require SNAP-authorized retailers to stock a wider range of nutritious options. “Making sure that the stocking […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/naig-sees-strong-support-for-iowa-farm-act/ Naig sees strong support for Iowa Farm Act https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953471021/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Naig-sees-strong-support-for-Iowa-Farm-Act/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953471021/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Naig-sees-strong-support-for-Iowa-Farm-Act/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:29:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309408 Iowa’s ag secretary is encouraged as the state legislative session enters its third month. Mike Naig tells Brownfield the first ever Iowa Farm Act continues to advance in both chambers. “Continue to have tremendous support and interest in moving that piece of legislation, and like anything, it’s a work in progress. There’s some changes, a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953471021/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Naig-sees-strong-support-for-Iowa-Farm-Act/feed/ 0Iowa’s ag secretary is encouraged as the state legislative session enters its third month. Mike Naig tells Brownfield the first ever Iowa Farm Act continues to advance in both chambers. “Continue to have tremendous support and interest in moving that piece of legislation, and like anything, it’s a work in progress. There’s some changes, a […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/congresswoman-concerned-about-lack-of-communication-on-e15-negotiations/ Congresswoman concerned about lack of communication on E15 negotiations https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953470289/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Congresswoman-concerned-about-lack-of-communication-on-E-negotiations/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953470289/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Congresswoman-concerned-about-lack-of-communication-on-E-negotiations/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:15:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309406 A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says her party has been left in the dark on the status of nationwide, year-round E15. “My Republican colleagues have kind of shut us Democrats out of the conversation.” Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski says the Rual Domestic Energy Council is already months passed its self-imposed deadline to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953470289/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Congresswoman-concerned-about-lack-of-communication-on-E-negotiations/feed/ 0A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says her party has been left in the dark on the status of nationwide, year-round E15. “My Republican colleagues have kind of shut us Democrats out of the conversation.” Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski says the Rual Domestic Energy Council is already months passed its self-imposed deadline to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/early-growth-last-fall-paying-off-for-cover-crops-in-southern-minnesota/ Early growth last fall paying off for cover crops in southern Minnesota https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953470292/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Early-growth-last-fall-paying-off-for-cover-crops-in-southern-Minnesota/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953470292/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Early-growth-last-fall-paying-off-for-cover-crops-in-southern-Minnesota/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:13:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309405 A south-central Minnesota farmer says a strong start last fall is helping his cover crops grow this spring. Sam Ziegler of Good Thunder tells Brownfield he seeds his covers after harvest. “So it’s not getting on until end of October, so last year just because we did have a warmer season before it really got […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953470292/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Early-growth-last-fall-paying-off-for-cover-crops-in-southern-Minnesota/feed/ 0A south-central Minnesota farmer says a strong start last fall is helping his cover crops grow this spring. Sam Ziegler of Good Thunder tells Brownfield he seeds his covers after harvest. “So it’s not getting on until end of October, so last year just because we did have a warmer season before it really got […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cash-dairy-prices-steady-to-lower-tuesday-7/ Cash dairy prices steady-to-lower Tuesday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953469479/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-steadytolower-Tuesday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953469479/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-steadytolower-Tuesday/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:55:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=309404 Cash dairy prices were steady to lower on Tuesday except for nonfat dry milk at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey was unchanged at $0.69.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks remained unchanged at $1.6725.  Four sales were recorded, ranging from $1.6650 to $1.6725.  Cheese barrels were down $0.0025 at $1.59.  One sale was recorded at that price.  Butter was down $0.0050 at $1.7475.  Twenty sales were recorded, ranging from $1.7325 to $1.7474.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0225 at $1.9850.  No sales were recorded. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953469479/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-steadytolower-Tuesday/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were steady to lower on Tuesday except for nonfat dry milk at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey was unchanged at $0.69.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks remained unchanged at $1.6725.  Four sales were recorded, ranging from $1.6650 to $1.6725.  Cheese barrels were down $0.0025 at $1.59.  One sale was recorded at that price.  Butter was down $0.0050 at $1.7475.  Twenty sales were recorded, ranging from $1.7325 to $1.7474.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0225 at $1.9850.  No sales were recorded. 

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2745/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953469143/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953469143/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:53:45 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=309403 Direct cash cattle trade activity remains quiet.  Bids and asking prices still haven’t surfaced.  Showlists this week are lower across all major feeding areas.  Significant trade volume isn’t expected until sometime Thursday or Friday.  Boxed beef was mixed at midday with light and moderate demand for solid offerings.  Choice was $1.87 lower at $386.17 and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953469143/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity remains quiet.  Bids and asking prices still haven’t surfaced.  Showlists this week are lower across all major feeding areas.  Significant trade volume isn’t expected until sometime Thursday or Friday.  Boxed beef was mixed at midday with light and moderate demand for solid offerings.  Choice was $1.87 lower at $386.17 and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-app-in-mo-to-track-flood-and-drought-conditions-in-real-time/ New app in MO to track flood and drought conditions in real time https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953467994/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-app-in-MO-to-track-flood-and-drought-conditions-in-real-time/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953467994/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-app-in-MO-to-track-flood-and-drought-conditions-in-real-time/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:31:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309402 A new app is available to monitor flood and drought conditions across Missouri. The Missouri Hydrology Information Center was created by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, and uses data from stream gauges and soil-moisture sensors to show real-time conditions. The app will allow users to monitor local water and soil conditions, impacts by region, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953467994/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-app-in-MO-to-track-flood-and-drought-conditions-in-real-time/feed/ 0A new app is available to monitor flood and drought conditions across Missouri. The Missouri Hydrology Information Center was created by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, and uses data from stream gauges and soil-moisture sensors to show real-time conditions. The app will allow users to monitor local water and soil conditions, impacts by region, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/semo-farmer-cuts-rice-acres-as-fuel-fertilizer-costs-surge/ SEMO farmer cuts rice acres as fuel, fertilizer costs surge https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953467961/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~SEMO-farmer-cuts-rice-acres-as-fuel-fertilizer-costs-surge/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953467961/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~SEMO-farmer-cuts-rice-acres-as-fuel-fertilizer-costs-surge/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:27:11 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309400 A farmer in southeast Missouri says the rising costs of fuel and fertilizer caused by the Middle East Conflict has made a difference on how many rice acres he’s planting this spring. Rance Daniels tells Brownfield “you let urea go up $250 to $300 and fuel go up $1.50 per gallon, it really puts it […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953467961/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~SEMO-farmer-cuts-rice-acres-as-fuel-fertilizer-costs-surge/feed/ 0A farmer in southeast Missouri says the rising costs of fuel and fertilizer caused by the Middle East Conflict has made a difference on how many rice acres he’s planting this spring. Rance Daniels tells Brownfield “you let urea go up $250 to $300 and fuel go up $1.50 per gallon, it really puts it […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/southeast-nebraska-farmer-sees-50k-spike-in-fertilizer-costs/ Southeast Nebraska farmer sees $50K spike in fertilizer costs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953467016/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southeast-Nebraska-farmer-sees-K-spike-in-fertilizer-costs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953467016/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southeast-Nebraska-farmer-sees-K-spike-in-fertilizer-costs/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:06:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309397 Some farmers are feeling the sticker shock of higher costs as they gear up for the growing season. Southeast Nebraska farmer Ben Steffen says he’s stuck on the cost of fertilizer. “That’s a $50,000 increase and hit to my economic bottom line. $50,000 on my farm. We didn’t budget for that. In fact, before this […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953467016/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southeast-Nebraska-farmer-sees-K-spike-in-fertilizer-costs/feed/ 0Some farmers are feeling the sticker shock of higher costs as they gear up for the growing season. Southeast Nebraska farmer Ben Steffen says he’s stuck on the cost of fertilizer. “That’s a $50,000 increase and hit to my economic bottom line. $50,000 on my farm. We didn’t budget for that. In fact, before this […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/confidence-in-transition-to-el-nino-weather-pattern-climbing/ Confidence in transition to El Nino weather pattern climbing https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953464181/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Confidence-in-transition-to-El-Nino-weather-pattern-climbing/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953464181/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Confidence-in-transition-to-El-Nino-weather-pattern-climbing/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:19:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309394 A meteorologist with Aura Commodities says the U.S. could start to see a shift to an El Nino weather pattern as soon as next month. “By the time you get into the summer, we could have that El Nino effect full on. That typically means a bit of a wetter risk, also a bit of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953464181/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Confidence-in-transition-to-El-Nino-weather-pattern-climbing/feed/ 0A meteorologist with Aura Commodities says the U.S. could start to see a shift to an El Nino weather pattern as soon as next month. “By the time you get into the summer, we could have that El Nino effect full on. That typically means a bit of a wetter risk, also a bit of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/focus-on-trade/ Focus on Trade https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953449256/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Focus-on-Trade/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953449256/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Focus-on-Trade/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:07:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=309389 Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council CEO, Tom Sluneca, says he’s excited about the Council’s checkoff investments in research, development of value-added uses, and building markets. He tells Brownfield trade is a major focus in 2026, with several projects in the works. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953449256/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Focus-on-Trade/feed/ 0Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council CEO, Tom Sluneca, says he’s excited about the Council’s checkoff investments in research, development of value-added uses, and building markets. He tells Brownfield trade is a major focus in 2026, with several projects in the works. 

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/the-beef-on-dairy-advantage-many-dont-talk-about/ The beef-on-dairy advantage many don’t talk about https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953437001/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-beefondairy-advantage-many-dont-talk-about/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953437001/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-beefondairy-advantage-many-dont-talk-about/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=309386 The nation’s beef herd has not grown, but raising beef-dairy cross animals has become common, and it’s not just the price of beef that’s making the beef-dairy enterprise successful. Consultant Dan Schaefer offers some insight on today’s Managing for Profit.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953437001/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-beefondairy-advantage-many-dont-talk-about/feed/ 0The nation’s beef herd has not grown, but raising beef-dairy cross animals has become common, and it’s not just the price of beef that’s making the beef-dairy enterprise successful. Consultant Dan Schaefer offers some insight on today’s Managing for Profit.

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