Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:29:04 +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/u-s-export-sales-mostly-below-average/ U.S. export sales mostly below average https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959934662/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-export-sales-mostly-below-average/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959934662/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-export-sales-mostly-below-average/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:29:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313732 The USDA is reporting generally bearish export business during the week ending July 2nd. Old crop corn, soybean, soybean product, cotton, and rice were all below average, with beef and pork sales seeing week-to-week declines. New crop soybean sales were a bright spot thanks to unknown destinations, which could turn out to be China when […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959934662/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-export-sales-mostly-below-average/feed/ 0The USDA is reporting generally bearish export business during the week ending July 2nd. Old crop corn, soybean, soybean product, cotton, and rice were all below average, with beef and pork sales seeing week-to-week declines. New crop soybean sales were a bright spot thanks to unknown destinations, which could turn out to be China when […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/johnson-announces-retirement-from-united-sorghum-checkoff/ Johnson announces retirement from United Sorghum Checkoff https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959934665/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Johnson-announces-retirement-from-United-Sorghum-Checkoff/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959934665/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Johnson-announces-retirement-from-United-Sorghum-Checkoff/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:27:59 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313733 The executive director of the United Sorghum Checkoff says she will retire at the end of the year. Norma Ritz Johnson has served in the role since 2021. She will continue to serve as executive director through the end of the year, supporting a transition. The Board of Directors says they have formed a search […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959934665/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Johnson-announces-retirement-from-United-Sorghum-Checkoff/feed/ 0The executive director of the United Sorghum Checkoff says she will retire at the end of the year. Norma Ritz Johnson has served in the role since 2021. She will continue to serve as executive director through the end of the year, supporting a transition. The Board of Directors says they have formed a search […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2809/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959933159/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959933159/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:05:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=313726 Direct cash cattle trade activity remains quiet.  Bids and asking prices have been very elusive this week.  Packer inquiry could improve as the day progresses, but it’s looking like the bulk of the week’s trade is going to hold out until sometime on Friday. Boxed beef was mixed at midday with light and moderate demand […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959933159/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity remains quiet.  Bids and asking prices have been very elusive this week.  Packer inquiry could improve as the day progresses, but it’s looking like the bulk of the week’s trade is going to hold out until sometime on Friday. Boxed beef was mixed at midday with light and moderate demand […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cash-dairy-prices-up-thursday-at-cme/ Cash dairy prices up Thursday at CME https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959933162/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-up-Thursday-at-CME/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959933162/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-up-Thursday-at-CME/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:58:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=313731 Cash dairy prices were up Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.0125 to $0.6850. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.60 to $1.5650. Eight sales were reported ranging from $1.5150 to $1.5650.  Cheese barrels were up $0.030 to $1.52. Three sales were reported ranging from $1.53 to $1.55.  Butter was also unchanged at $1.65. Two sales were reported ranging from $1.6375 to $1.65.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0500 to $1.55. Thirty-five sales were recorded, ranging from $1.55 to $1.56. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959933162/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-up-Thursday-at-CME/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were up Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.0125 to $0.6850. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.60 to $1.5650. Eight sales were reported ranging from $1.5150 to $1.5650.  Cheese barrels were up $0.030 to $1.52. Three sales were reported ranging from $1.53 to $1.55.  Butter was also unchanged at $1.65. Two sales were reported ranging from $1.6375 to $1.65.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0500 to $1.55. Thirty-five sales were recorded, ranging from $1.55 to $1.56. 

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-soybeans-robotics-precision-ag-and-innovation-are-shaping-the-future-of-farming/ Missouri Soybeans: robotics, precision ag and innovation are shaping the future of farming https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959933165/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Soybeans-robotics-precision-ag-and-innovation-are-shaping-the-future-of-farming/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959933165/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Soybeans-robotics-precision-ag-and-innovation-are-shaping-the-future-of-farming/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:56:47 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313725 The director of conservation agriculture and farm operations at Missouri Soybeans says the future of farming includes more robotics, precision agriculture and innovative technologies designed to improve efficiency. Clayton Light tells Brownfield “Obviously robotics are up and coming, very promising, but it’s going to take a while for it to get there. Definitely the drones […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959933165/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Soybeans-robotics-precision-ag-and-innovation-are-shaping-the-future-of-farming/feed/ 0The director of conservation agriculture and farm operations at Missouri Soybeans says the future of farming includes more robotics, precision agriculture and innovative technologies designed to improve efficiency. Clayton Light tells Brownfield “Obviously robotics are up and coming, very promising, but it’s going to take a while for it to get there. Definitely the drones […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/illinois-women-in-conservation-moving-forward/ Illinois Women in Conservation moving forward https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959932664/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-Women-in-Conservation-moving-forward/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959932664/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-Women-in-Conservation-moving-forward/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:51:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313724 The farmer education coordinator with the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute says work continues to bring more conservation resources to female farmers in Illinois. During a recent Illinois Conservation On-Farm Network webinar, Christine Johnson says the goal of Illinois Women in Conservation (IWIC), which formally organized this spring, is to bring more sustainable agricultural practices to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959932664/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-Women-in-Conservation-moving-forward/feed/ 0The farmer education coordinator with the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute says work continues to bring more conservation resources to female farmers in Illinois. During a recent Illinois Conservation On-Farm Network webinar, Christine Johnson says the goal of Illinois Women in Conservation (IWIC), which formally organized this spring, is to bring more sustainable agricultural practices to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/china-demand-biofuels-policy-fuel-better-2026-soybean-profit-outlook/ China demand, biofuels policy fuel better 2026 soybean profit outlook https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959932190/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-demand-biofuels-policy-fuel-better-soybean-profit-outlook/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959932190/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-demand-biofuels-policy-fuel-better-soybean-profit-outlook/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:45:31 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313721 An ag economist says the profitability prospects for the 2026 soybean crop have improved due to the recent uptick in soybean prices. Ben Brown with the University of Missouri Extension tells Brownfield two factors have led to an increase in demand, providing the perfect storm to boost prices: biofuels policy and China’s follow through on […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959932190/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-demand-biofuels-policy-fuel-better-soybean-profit-outlook/feed/ 0An ag economist says the profitability prospects for the 2026 soybean crop have improved due to the recent uptick in soybean prices. Ben Brown with the University of Missouri Extension tells Brownfield two factors have led to an increase in demand, providing the perfect storm to boost prices: biofuels policy and China’s follow through on […]

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]]> 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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