Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:50:11 +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/young-farmers-say-a-sharp-pencil-and-diversification-key-to-surviving-todays-ag-economy/ Young farmers say a sharp pencil and diversification key to surviving today’s ag economy https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959920472/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Young-farmers-say-a-sharp-pencil-and-diversification-key-to-surviving-today%e2%80%99s-ag-economy/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959920472/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Young-farmers-say-a-sharp-pencil-and-diversification-key-to-surviving-today%e2%80%99s-ag-economy/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:50:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313719 A pair of young Midwestern farmers say the current ag economy is making it even more difficult for beginning producers. Brandon Cummins, who grows corn, soybean, and wheat in far southern Illinois, says he was able to build his operation during the good years since starting out in 2016, but these days things are tight. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959920472/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Young-farmers-say-a-sharp-pencil-and-diversification-key-to-surviving-today%e2%80%99s-ag-economy/feed/ 0A pair of young Midwestern farmers say the current ag economy is making it even more difficult for beginning producers. Brandon Cummins, who grows corn, soybean, and wheat in far southern Illinois, says he was able to build his operation during the good years since starting out in 2016, but these days things are tight. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/utah-state-students-earn-10000-prize-for-developing-high-protein-dairy-pizza-in-dmis-new-product-competition/ Utah State students earn $10,000 prize for developing high-protein dairy pizza in DMI’s New Product Competition https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959914112/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Utah-State-students-earn-prize-for-developing-highprotein-dairy-pizza-in-DMIs-New-Product-Competition/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959914112/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Utah-State-students-earn-prize-for-developing-highprotein-dairy-pizza-in-DMIs-New-Product-Competition/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:10:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313716 A high-protein personal pizza took home the top prize at this year’s New Product Competition sponsored by the dairy checkoff.  Rohit Kapoor with Dairy Management Inc. says students from Utah State University created Athena Slice. “It reimagines pizza with a crust made from cottage cheese,” he says. “It also contains mozzarella and parmesan as well. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959914112/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Utah-State-students-earn-prize-for-developing-highprotein-dairy-pizza-in-DMIs-New-Product-Competition/feed/ 0A high-protein personal pizza took home the top prize at this year’s New Product Competition sponsored by the dairy checkoff.  Rohit Kapoor with Dairy Management Inc. says students from Utah State University created Athena Slice. “It reimagines pizza with a crust made from cottage cheese,” he says. “It also contains mozzarella and parmesan as well. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/farm640-explains-when-mid-year-balance-sheets-make-sense/ Farm640 explains when mid-year balance sheets make sense https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959887550/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-explains-when-midyear-balance-sheets-make-sense/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959887550/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-explains-when-midyear-balance-sheets-make-sense/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=313710 On this episode of Managing for Profit, a farm financial advisor with Farm640 says year-end balance sheets remain the best measure of an operation’s financial health, but a mid-year statement can be a useful alternative when updated records are needed.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959887550/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-explains-when-midyear-balance-sheets-make-sense/feed/ 0On this episode of Managing for Profit, a farm financial advisor with Farm640 says year-end balance sheets remain the best measure of an operation’s financial health, but a mid-year statement can be a useful alternative when updated records are needed.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/live-cattle-lower-waiting-on-direct-business-2/ Live cattle lower waiting on direct business https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959810732/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Live-cattle-lower-waiting-on-direct-business/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959810732/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Live-cattle-lower-waiting-on-direct-business/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:09:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=313708 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower waiting on direct business, feeders were mostly higher on the lower move in corn.  August live cattle closed $.80 lower at $237.62 and October live cattle closed $.47 lower at $233.55.  August feeder cattle closed $1.40 higher at $362.05 and September feeder cattle closed $1.25 higher […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959810732/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Live-cattle-lower-waiting-on-direct-business/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower waiting on direct business, feeders were mostly higher on the lower move in corn.  August live cattle closed $.80 lower at $237.62 and October live cattle closed $.47 lower at $233.55.  August feeder cattle closed $1.40 higher at $362.05 and September feeder cattle closed $1.25 higher […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-budget-returns-funding-for-10-cents-a-meal-program/ Michigan budget returns funding for 10 Cents a Meal program https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959807297/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-budget-returns-funding-for-Cents-a-Meal-program/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959807297/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-budget-returns-funding-for-Cents-a-Meal-program/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:38:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313702 The Michigan Legislature has restored funding for the 10 Cents a Meal program, helping schools buy Michigan-grown foods and support local farmers. Amanda Brezzell is with Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities, the communications partner for 10 Cents. “We were able to secure $4 million to run this program, which is a huge win,” they say. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959807297/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-budget-returns-funding-for-Cents-a-Meal-program/feed/ 0The Michigan Legislature has restored funding for the 10 Cents a Meal program, helping schools buy Michigan-grown foods and support local farmers. Amanda Brezzell is with Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities, the communications partner for 10 Cents. “We were able to secure $4 million to run this program, which is a huge win,” they say. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-corn-take-profits-despite-weather-concerns/ Soybeans, corn take profits despite weather concerns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959804951/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-take-profits-despite-weather-concerns/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959804951/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-take-profits-despite-weather-concerns/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:28:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=313650 Soybeans were modestly lower on profit taking and technical selling. USDA confirmed the sale of old and new crop U.S. beans to China Wednesday morning, which led to some “buy the rumor, sell the fact” activity as the session wore on. The reported business was a total of 472,000 tons, 136,000 tons for 2025/26 and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959804951/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-take-profits-despite-weather-concerns/feed/ 0Soybeans were modestly lower on profit taking and technical selling. USDA confirmed the sale of old and new crop U.S. beans to China Wednesday morning, which led to some “buy the rumor, sell the fact” activity as the session wore on. The reported business was a total of 472,000 tons, 136,000 tons for 2025/26 and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/heat-slows-tar-spot-but-corn-farmers-encouraged-to-keep-scouting/ Heat slows tar spot, but corn farmers encouraged to keep scouting https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959804954/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-slows-tar-spot-but-corn-farmers-encouraged-to-keep-scouting/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959804954/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-slows-tar-spot-but-corn-farmers-encouraged-to-keep-scouting/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:27:57 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313695 A plant pathologist with University of Missouri Extension says tar spot has been confirmed in Missouri and other states this year, but the heat has been slowing its development. Mandy Bish tells Brownfield that doesn’t mean farmers should stop scouting for the disease, because the pathogen is still present. “It’s like us, we move slow […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959804954/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-slows-tar-spot-but-corn-farmers-encouraged-to-keep-scouting/feed/ 0A plant pathologist with University of Missouri Extension says tar spot has been confirmed in Missouri and other states this year, but the heat has been slowing its development. Mandy Bish tells Brownfield that doesn’t mean farmers should stop scouting for the disease, because the pathogen is still present. “It’s like us, we move slow […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/misuse-of-24-d-could-threaten-future-weed-control/ Misuse of 2,4-D could threaten future weed-control https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959803781/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Misuse-of-D-could-threaten-future-weedcontrol/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959803781/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Misuse-of-D-could-threaten-future-weedcontrol/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:15:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313698 An extension weed scientist says herbicide drift is a problem again this year, and it’s not just over-the-top dicamba. Kevin Bradley at the University of Missouri says he’s disappointed and concerned about the numerous complaints he’s getting of 2,4-D drift, which goes beyond neighboring soybean fields to damaging trees, gardens and neighboring properties. “At what […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959803781/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Misuse-of-D-could-threaten-future-weedcontrol/feed/ 0An extension weed scientist says herbicide drift is a problem again this year, and it’s not just over-the-top dicamba. Kevin Bradley at the University of Missouri says he’s disappointed and concerned about the numerous complaints he’s getting of 2,4-D drift, which goes beyond neighboring soybean fields to damaging trees, gardens and neighboring properties. “At what […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-july-8-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 8, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959802641/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959802641/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:08:45 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=313649 Sep. corn $4.35, down 8 and 3/4 centsAug. soybeans $11.93 and 1/4, down 1/4 centAug. soybean meal $312.30, down $3.90Aug. soybean oil 70.85, up 226 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.07 and 3/4, down 10 and 3/4 centsAug. live cattle $237.62, down 80 centsAug. feeder cattle $362.05, up $1.40Aug. lean hogs $99.65, up $2.72Aug. Class III milk […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959802641/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/feed/ 0Sep. corn $4.35, down 8 and 3/4 centsAug. soybeans $11.93 and 1/4, down 1/4 centAug. soybean meal $312.30, down $3.90Aug. soybean oil 70.85, up 226 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.07 and 3/4, down 10 and 3/4 centsAug. live cattle $237.62, down 80 centsAug. feeder cattle $362.05, up $1.40Aug. lean hogs $99.65, up $2.72Aug. Class III milk […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/minnesota-farmer-battles-stubborn-weeds-in-soybeans/ Minnesota farmer battles stubborn weeds in soybeans https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959801561/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-farmer-battles-stubborn-weeds-in-soybeans/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959801561/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-farmer-battles-stubborn-weeds-in-soybeans/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:02:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313701 A northwest Minnesota farmer is having mixed success controlling weeds. Austen Germolus of Borup says there’s not much weed pressure in wheat or corn. “Beans is a different challenge. Did one application of Enlist a couple weeks ago, but it’s been tough. Some of these weeds are hanging on, and we had decent spray windows […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959801561/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-farmer-battles-stubborn-weeds-in-soybeans/feed/ 0A northwest Minnesota farmer is having mixed success controlling weeds. Austen Germolus of Borup says there’s not much weed pressure in wheat or corn. “Beans is a different challenge. Did one application of Enlist a couple weeks ago, but it’s been tough. Some of these weeds are hanging on, and we had decent spray windows […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/phosphate-supplies-questioned-as-conflict-continues-to-disrupt-global-market/ Phosphate supplies questioned as conflict continues to disrupt global market https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959801552/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Phosphate-supplies-questioned-as-conflict-continues-to-disrupt-global-market/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959801552/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Phosphate-supplies-questioned-as-conflict-continues-to-disrupt-global-market/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:01:24 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313696 The founder and CEO of Keytrade AG, a global fertilizer trading company based in Switzerland, says the conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global fertilizer markets. “I find it hard to believe that we will go back to normal. There will be a new normal.” Melih Keyman says a missile attack on a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959801552/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Phosphate-supplies-questioned-as-conflict-continues-to-disrupt-global-market/feed/ 0The founder and CEO of Keytrade AG, a global fertilizer trading company based in Switzerland, says the conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global fertilizer markets. “I find it hard to believe that we will go back to normal. There will be a new normal.” Melih Keyman says a missile attack on a […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/dairy-innovation-competition-helping-build-industrys-next-generation-workforce/ Dairy Innovation Competition helping build industry’s next generation workforce https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959801555/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Dairy-Innovation-Competition-helping-build-industrys-next-generation-workforce/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959801555/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Dairy-Innovation-Competition-helping-build-industrys-next-generation-workforce/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:57:47 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313694 The coordinator of the dairy checkoff’s New Product Competition says it’s a way to develop the industry’s future workforce. Rohit Kapoor with Dairy Management Inc. says students have access to real-world product development. “It teaches them the technical and commercial aspects of taking a dairy product from a concept to the consumer,” he says. “Beyond […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959801555/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Dairy-Innovation-Competition-helping-build-industrys-next-generation-workforce/feed/ 0The coordinator of the dairy checkoff’s New Product Competition says it’s a way to develop the industry’s future workforce. Rohit Kapoor with Dairy Management Inc. says students have access to real-world product development. “It teaches them the technical and commercial aspects of taking a dairy product from a concept to the consumer,” he says. “Beyond […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/broiler-placements-stay-2-ahead-of-the-2025-pace/ Broiler placements stay 2% ahead of the 2025 pace https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959798327/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Broiler-placements-stay-ahead-of-the-pace/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959798327/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Broiler-placements-stay-ahead-of-the-pace/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:39:54 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313651 Broiler hatchery numbers continue to imply more chicken in 2026. That comes as producers try to meet demand and continue to rebuild from the impact of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in recent years. The USDA says 255.839 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, up 56,000 on the week and 3% on the year, with […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959798327/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Broiler-placements-stay-ahead-of-the-pace/feed/ 0Broiler hatchery numbers continue to imply more chicken in 2026. That comes as producers try to meet demand and continue to rebuild from the impact of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in recent years. The USDA says 255.839 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, up 56,000 on the week and 3% on the year, with […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farmland-market-shifts-toward-more-disciplined-buying/ Farmland market shifts toward more disciplined buying https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959798300/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmland-market-shifts-toward-more-disciplined-buying/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959798300/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmland-market-shifts-toward-more-disciplined-buying/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:36:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313693 An ag real estate specialist describes the farmland market as durable. But Brent Wiest with Compeer Financial says it’s not uniform across the company’s three-state footprint. “We have not seen a broad correction in land values across Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. In many areas, values have held firm. Some areas, particularly where supply is limited […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959798300/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmland-market-shifts-toward-more-disciplined-buying/feed/ 0An ag real estate specialist describes the farmland market as durable. But Brent Wiest with Compeer Financial says it’s not uniform across the company’s three-state footprint. “We have not seen a broad correction in land values across Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. In many areas, values have held firm. Some areas, particularly where supply is limited […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/u-s-ethanol-supply-close-to-2026-low/ U.S. ethanol supply close to 2026 low https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959796086/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-ethanol-supply-close-to-low/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959796086/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-ethanol-supply-close-to-low/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:15:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313692 U.S. ethanol stocks fell sharply last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says the domestic supply is the tightest since the start of the year at 23.928 million barrels. The low mark for the year is the week ending January 3rd, 2026. That’s a decline of 762,000 on the week and 31,000 on the year, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959796086/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-ethanol-supply-close-to-low/feed/ 0U.S. ethanol stocks fell sharply last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says the domestic supply is the tightest since the start of the year at 23.928 million barrels. The low mark for the year is the week ending January 3rd, 2026. That’s a decline of 762,000 on the week and 31,000 on the year, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/john-deere-agrees-to-10-year-right-to-repair-deal-in-ftc-antitrust-lawsuit/ John Deere agrees to 10-year right-to-repair deal in FTC antitrust lawsuit https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959791877/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~John-Deere-agrees-to-year-righttorepair-deal-in-FTC-antitrust-lawsuit/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959791877/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~John-Deere-agrees-to-year-righttorepair-deal-in-FTC-antitrust-lawsuit/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:45:53 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313687 John Deere and Company has reached an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission and five states in a right-to-repair antitrust lawsuit. In a release, John Deere says the commitment ensures more transparency, access, and flexible repair options are available for customers and service providers. The settlement requires the company for the next 10 years to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959791877/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~John-Deere-agrees-to-year-righttorepair-deal-in-FTC-antitrust-lawsuit/feed/ 0John Deere and Company has reached an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission and five states in a right-to-repair antitrust lawsuit. In a release, John Deere says the commitment ensures more transparency, access, and flexible repair options are available for customers and service providers. The settlement requires the company for the next 10 years to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-report-highlights-growing-shortage-of-rural-veterinarians-in-ohio/ New report highlights growing shortage of rural veterinarians in Ohio https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959789840/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-report-highlights-growing-shortage-of-rural-veterinarians-in-Ohio/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959789840/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-report-highlights-growing-shortage-of-rural-veterinarians-in-Ohio/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:29:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313688 A new report from the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Farm Journal Foundation is helping the industry identify factors driving the nationwide shortage of rural veterinarians.  Brian Baldridge with ODA says more than one-third of the state’s licensed veterinarians are within 10 years of retirement. “This is critical as we think about […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959789840/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-report-highlights-growing-shortage-of-rural-veterinarians-in-Ohio/feed/ 0A new report from the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Farm Journal Foundation is helping the industry identify factors driving the nationwide shortage of rural veterinarians.  Brian Baldridge with ODA says more than one-third of the state’s licensed veterinarians are within 10 years of retirement. “This is critical as we think about […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/north-iowa-farmer-says-soybeans-are-looking-good-but-so-is-the-waterhemp/ North Iowa farmer says soybeans are looking good ‘but so is the waterhemp’ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959788877/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~North-Iowa-farmer-says-soybeans-are-looking-good-but-so-is-the-waterhemp/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959788877/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~North-Iowa-farmer-says-soybeans-are-looking-good-but-so-is-the-waterhemp/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:23:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313691 A north Iowa farmer says her soybeans look similar to this time a year ago. April Hemmes of Hampton tells Brownfield. “It’s kind of like last year, I thought they were so short last year and had the best beans I’ve ever had. So they’re looking pretty good, but so is the waterhemp.” She says […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959788877/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~North-Iowa-farmer-says-soybeans-are-looking-good-but-so-is-the-waterhemp/feed/ 0A north Iowa farmer says her soybeans look similar to this time a year ago. April Hemmes of Hampton tells Brownfield. “It’s kind of like last year, I thought they were so short last year and had the best beans I’ve ever had. So they’re looking pretty good, but so is the waterhemp.” She says […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cortevas-geis-interstate-35-marks-midwests-rain-divide/ Corteva’s Geis: Interstate 35 marks Midwest’s rain divide https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959782340/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cortevas-Geis-Interstate-marks-Midwests-rain-divide/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959782340/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cortevas-Geis-Interstate-marks-Midwests-rain-divide/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:31:47 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313683 A crop specialist with Corteva Agriscience suggests there’s a familiar line separating areas of the Midwest in a moisture deficit or surplus. Ron Geis says more rain is needed west of Interstate 35. “I35 is the cutoff, so Minneapolis, Des Moines, Kansas City, Dallas. We go west of that line, rain is critical in order […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959782340/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cortevas-Geis-Interstate-marks-Midwests-rain-divide/feed/ 0A crop specialist with Corteva Agriscience suggests there’s a familiar line separating areas of the Midwest in a moisture deficit or surplus. Ron Geis says more rain is needed west of Interstate 35. “I35 is the cutoff, so Minneapolis, Des Moines, Kansas City, Dallas. We go west of that line, rain is critical in order […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/latest-epa-update-on-gulf-hypoxia-zone-shows-mixed-results/ Latest EPA update on Gulf hypoxia zone shows mixed results https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959778314/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Latest-EPA-update-on-Gulf-hypoxia-zone-shows-mixed-results/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959778314/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Latest-EPA-update-on-Gulf-hypoxia-zone-shows-mixed-results/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:05:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313682 A member of the Agricultural Nutrient Policy Council (ANPC) says the latest U.S. EPA update on the hypoxia zone in the Gulf of Mexico is a mixed bag.   Adam Herges, sustainability agronomist advisor with The Mosaic Company, says efforts to reduce nitrogen levels in the Mississippi River are working. “Nitrogen is 28% below the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959778314/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Latest-EPA-update-on-Gulf-hypoxia-zone-shows-mixed-results/feed/ 0A member of the Agricultural Nutrient Policy Council (ANPC) says the latest U.S. EPA update on the hypoxia zone in the Gulf of Mexico is a mixed bag.   Adam Herges, sustainability agronomist advisor with The Mosaic Company, says efforts to reduce nitrogen levels in the Mississippi River are working. “Nitrogen is 28% below the […]

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