Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:48:29 +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/north-iowa-farmer-theres-not-a-lot-on-the-table-to-improve-margins/ North Iowa farmer: ‘there’s not a lot on the table’ to improve margins https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958476188/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~North-Iowa-farmer-theres-not-a-lot-on-the-table-to-improve-margins/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958476188/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~North-Iowa-farmer-theres-not-a-lot-on-the-table-to-improve-margins/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:48:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313245 A north Iowa grain farmer suggests there are few if any pathways to profitability this year. Caleb Renner grows corn and soybeans near Klemme and was recently asked by Brownfield what he might do to try to improve margins. “Yeah I’m going to be pretty brutally honest, there’s not a lot on the table.” Low […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958476188/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~North-Iowa-farmer-theres-not-a-lot-on-the-table-to-improve-margins/feed/ 0A north Iowa grain farmer suggests there are few if any pathways to profitability this year. Caleb Renner grows corn and soybeans near Klemme and was recently asked by Brownfield what he might do to try to improve margins. “Yeah I’m going to be pretty brutally honest, there’s not a lot on the table.” Low […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/domestic-biofuels-production-fueling-soybean-demand/ Domestic biofuels production fueling soybean demand https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958475963/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Domestic-biofuels-production-fueling-soybean-demand/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958475963/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Domestic-biofuels-production-fueling-soybean-demand/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:46:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313247 The president and CEO of the National Oilseed Processors Association says there’s been a major shift in the final destination for most U.S. grown soybeans. Devin Mogler tells Brownfield, “Three or four years ago, we were exporting over 60% of our whole soybeans, most of which were going to China. We’re on pace this year, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958475963/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Domestic-biofuels-production-fueling-soybean-demand/feed/ 0The president and CEO of the National Oilseed Processors Association says there’s been a major shift in the final destination for most U.S. grown soybeans. Devin Mogler tells Brownfield, “Three or four years ago, we were exporting over 60% of our whole soybeans, most of which were going to China. We’re on pace this year, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-corn-mixed-ahead-of-upcoming-usda-numbers/ Soybeans, corn mixed ahead of upcoming USDA numbers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958475462/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-mixed-ahead-of-upcoming-USDA-numbers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958475462/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-mixed-ahead-of-upcoming-USDA-numbers/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:31:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=313210 Soybeans were mixed, ending the week with gains. Near-term crop weather features rain in some areas ahead of a heat dome across much of the region. That’s expected to be more of an issue for corn than soybeans, given the relative stages of development. The USDA’s weekly crop progress and condition numbers are out Monday […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958475462/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-mixed-ahead-of-upcoming-USDA-numbers/feed/ 0Soybeans were mixed, ending the week with gains. Near-term crop weather features rain in some areas ahead of a heat dome across much of the region. That’s expected to be more of an issue for corn than soybeans, given the relative stages of development. The USDA’s weekly crop progress and condition numbers are out Monday […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-sharply-lower-hog-futures-mixed/ Cattle futures sharply lower, hog futures mixed https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958475936/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-sharply-lower-hog-futures-mixed/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958475936/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-sharply-lower-hog-futures-mixed/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:27:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=313246 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply lower on the midday drop in boxed beef, with traders waiting for widespread direct business. August live was down $1.40 at $245.82 and October was $1.42 lower at $239.20. August feeders were $3.45 lower at $369.85 and September was down $3.70 at $367.67. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958475936/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-sharply-lower-hog-futures-mixed/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply lower on the midday drop in boxed beef, with traders waiting for widespread direct business. August live was down $1.40 at $245.82 and October was $1.42 lower at $239.20. August feeders were $3.45 lower at $369.85 and September was down $3.70 at $367.67. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-june-26-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 26, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958474715/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-June/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958474715/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-June/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:11:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=313207 Jul. corn $4.12 and 3/4, down 2 centsJul. soybeans $11.26 and 1/4, down 1 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal $307.00, down $1.20Jul. soybean oil 71.30, up 49 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.78 and 1/4, down 12 and 3/4 centsAug. live cattle $245.82, down $1.40Aug. feeder cattle $369.85, down $3.45Jul. lean hogs $92.92, up 22 centsJul. Class […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958474715/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-June/feed/ 0Jul. corn $4.12 and 3/4, down 2 centsJul. soybeans $11.26 and 1/4, down 1 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal $307.00, down $1.20Jul. soybean oil 71.30, up 49 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.78 and 1/4, down 12 and 3/4 centsAug. live cattle $245.82, down $1.40Aug. feeder cattle $369.85, down $3.45Jul. lean hogs $92.92, up 22 centsJul. Class […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/heavier-weights-offset-slower-poultry-processing-in-may/ Heavier weights offset slower poultry processing in May https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958473902/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heavier-weights-offset-slower-poultry-processing-in-May/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958473902/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heavier-weights-offset-slower-poultry-processing-in-May/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:49:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313211 U.S. poultry production was up in May. The USDA says 4.466 billion pounds of mostly chicken and turkey were certified wholesome, rising 1% on the year, including 4.069 billion pounds of chicken, also 1% higher, and 387.214 million pounds of turkey, 2% lower. Chicken and turkey processing both saw year-to-year declines, the chicken slaughter was […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958473902/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heavier-weights-offset-slower-poultry-processing-in-May/feed/ 0U.S. poultry production was up in May. The USDA says 4.466 billion pounds of mostly chicken and turkey were certified wholesome, rising 1% on the year, including 4.069 billion pounds of chicken, also 1% higher, and 387.214 million pounds of turkey, 2% lower. Chicken and turkey processing both saw year-to-year declines, the chicken slaughter was […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-farmer-expands-conservation-efforts/ Iowa farmer expands conservation efforts https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958472996/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-farmer-expands-conservation-efforts/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958472996/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-farmer-expands-conservation-efforts/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:19:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313240 A central Iowa farmer says he’s focused on bringing more conservation practices to his operation. Corey Hillebo tells Brownfield, “We went to strip-till five or six years ago. It was more of a logistics play, but it does have conservation benefits. In the beginning, I tried cover crops before and I wanted to get back […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958472996/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-farmer-expands-conservation-efforts/feed/ 0A central Iowa farmer says he’s focused on bringing more conservation practices to his operation. Corey Hillebo tells Brownfield, “We went to strip-till five or six years ago. It was more of a logistics play, but it does have conservation benefits. In the beginning, I tried cover crops before and I wanted to get back […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/soybean-meal-demand-strong-as-china-buying-remains-unclear/ Soybean meal demand strong as China buying remains unclear https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958472999/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-meal-demand-strong-as-China-buying-remains-unclear/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958472999/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-meal-demand-strong-as-China-buying-remains-unclear/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:17:21 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313239 An ag trade specialist says it remains to be seen if China will follow through on commitments to purchase U.S. soybeans. Matt Herman is the chief officer of demand and advocacy for the Iowa Soybean Association… “China has currently agreed to purchase up to 12 million metric tons,” he said. “There’s been discussions to try […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958472999/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-meal-demand-strong-as-China-buying-remains-unclear/feed/ 0An ag trade specialist says it remains to be seen if China will follow through on commitments to purchase U.S. soybeans. Matt Herman is the chief officer of demand and advocacy for the Iowa Soybean Association… “China has currently agreed to purchase up to 12 million metric tons,” he said. “There’s been discussions to try […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cme-cash-dairy-prices-mixed-58/ CME cash dairy prices mixed https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958471355/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-cash-dairy-prices-mixed/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958471355/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-cash-dairy-prices-mixed/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:16:59 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=313238 Cash dairy prices were mixed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Friday, in mostly positive trade. Dry whey up $0.0150 at $0.6850. Two sales were made at $0.68 to $0.6850. Blocks down $0.02 at $1.42. Nine sales were made from $1.4050 to $1.4250. Barrels up $0.0025 at $1.48. Two sales were made at $1.48 to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958471355/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-cash-dairy-prices-mixed/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mixed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Friday, in mostly positive trade. Dry whey up $0.0150 at $0.6850. Two sales were made at $0.68 to $0.6850. Blocks down $0.02 at $1.42. Nine sales were made from $1.4050 to $1.4250. Barrels up $0.0025 at $1.48. Two sales were made at $1.48 to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rfs-fuels-opportunity-for-soybean-farmers/ RFS fuels opportunity for soybean farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958470776/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~RFS-fuels-opportunity-for-soybean-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958470776/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~RFS-fuels-opportunity-for-soybean-farmers/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:00:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313236 The CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America says the Renewable Fuel Standard’s latest targets are benefiting American soybean farmers. Donnell Rehagen tells Brownfield biomass-based diesel production from soybean oil is projected to nearly double from 1.3 billion gallons in 2025 to more than 2.6 billion in 2027 under the RFS. “Positive outcomes (from higher blending […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958470776/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~RFS-fuels-opportunity-for-soybean-farmers/feed/ 0The CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America says the Renewable Fuel Standard’s latest targets are benefiting American soybean farmers. Donnell Rehagen tells Brownfield biomass-based diesel production from soybean oil is projected to nearly double from 1.3 billion gallons in 2025 to more than 2.6 billion in 2027 under the RFS. “Positive outcomes (from higher blending […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-biofuel-industry-building-greater-transparency-in-biodiesel-distribution/ Michigan biofuel industry building greater transparency in biodiesel distribution https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958470746/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-biofuel-industry-building-greater-transparency-in-biodiesel-distribution/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958470746/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-biofuel-industry-building-greater-transparency-in-biodiesel-distribution/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:58:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313230 Michigan biodiesel leaders are working to improve transparency in fuel distribution and expand access to low-carbon fuels across the state. Michigan Advanced Biofuel Coalition’s Pete Probst tells Brownfield, “We’ve seen lately with very high diesel prices, it’s starting to make biodiesel look a little bit more attractive for some of these fleets, and so I […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958470746/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-biofuel-industry-building-greater-transparency-in-biodiesel-distribution/feed/ 0Michigan biodiesel leaders are working to improve transparency in fuel distribution and expand access to low-carbon fuels across the state. Michigan Advanced Biofuel Coalition’s Pete Probst tells Brownfield, “We’ve seen lately with very high diesel prices, it’s starting to make biodiesel look a little bit more attractive for some of these fleets, and so I […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/romanski-renewing-usmca-is-vital-for-wisconsin-agriculture/ Romanski: renewing USMCA is vital for Wisconsin agriculture https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958470296/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Romanski-renewing-USMCA-is-vital-for-Wisconsin-agriculture/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958470296/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Romanski-renewing-USMCA-is-vital-for-Wisconsin-agriculture/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:46:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313232 Wisconsin’s agriculture secretary wants to see the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement renewed.  Randy Romanski with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection says Canada and Mexico are by far the top two markets for Wisconsin ag exports. “It’s been a strong boost to our state’s economy (and) USMCA has opened some additional doors […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958470296/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Romanski-renewing-USMCA-is-vital-for-Wisconsin-agriculture/feed/ 0Wisconsin’s agriculture secretary wants to see the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement renewed.  Randy Romanski with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection says Canada and Mexico are by far the top two markets for Wisconsin ag exports. “It’s been a strong boost to our state’s economy (and) USMCA has opened some additional doors […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/trump-funding-request-includes-call-for-hemp-fix/ Trump funding request includes call for hemp fix https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958469618/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Trump-funding-request-includes-call-for-hemp-fix/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958469618/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Trump-funding-request-includes-call-for-hemp-fix/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:19:42 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313228 The general counsel of the U.S. Hemp Roundtable says President Trump has sent a direct message to Congress regarding the future of hemp. Jonathan Miller tells Brownfield, “As part of a request to get supplemental funds for the Defense Department, it also asks that they fix this hemp problem, that they substitute it with a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958469618/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Trump-funding-request-includes-call-for-hemp-fix/feed/ 0The general counsel of the U.S. Hemp Roundtable says President Trump has sent a direct message to Congress regarding the future of hemp. Jonathan Miller tells Brownfield, “As part of a request to get supplemental funds for the Defense Department, it also asks that they fix this hemp problem, that they substitute it with a […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2801/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958468121/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958468121/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:37:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=313226 Direct cash cattle trade is starting to pick up some steam. A few more bids are now on the table. In Nebraska dressed bids are marked at $408, well below current asking prices of $415 in that area. In Texas some bids of $255 are now being reported. Packer inquiry will have to keep improving as the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958468121/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade is starting to pick up some steam. A few more bids are now on the table. In Nebraska dressed bids are marked at $408, well below current asking prices of $415 in that area. In Texas some bids of $255 are now being reported. Packer inquiry will have to keep improving as the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/northern-corn-belt-ports-align-to-strengthen-transportation-infrastructure/ Northern Corn Belt Ports align to strengthen transportation infrastructure https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958465799/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Northern-Corn-Belt-Ports-align-to-strengthen-transportation-infrastructure/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958465799/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Northern-Corn-Belt-Ports-align-to-strengthen-transportation-infrastructure/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:34:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313223 The director of operations for the Corn Belt Ports says the newly formed Northern Corn Belt Ports initiative brings five more key Mississippi River ports into the overall organization. Chris Smith says it builds on work began in 2022 in Minnesota and Wisconsin. “We want to create a governance structure to identify priorities for the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958465799/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Northern-Corn-Belt-Ports-align-to-strengthen-transportation-infrastructure/feed/ 0The director of operations for the Corn Belt Ports says the newly formed Northern Corn Belt Ports initiative brings five more key Mississippi River ports into the overall organization. Chris Smith says it builds on work began in 2022 in Minnesota and Wisconsin. “We want to create a governance structure to identify priorities for the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iran-fund-dispute-raises-questions-for-u-s-agriculture/ Iran fund dispute raises questions for U.S. agriculture https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958464446/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iran-fund-dispute-raises-questions-for-US-agriculture/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958464446/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iran-fund-dispute-raises-questions-for-US-agriculture/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313220 An ag economist says uncertainty continues to surround a memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says there’s currently a dispute over some frozen Iranian funds that could impact U.S. agriculture. “President Trump came out over the weekend and has talked several times saying how as we unfreeze some of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958464446/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iran-fund-dispute-raises-questions-for-US-agriculture/feed/ 0An ag economist says uncertainty continues to surround a memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says there’s currently a dispute over some frozen Iranian funds that could impact U.S. agriculture. “President Trump came out over the weekend and has talked several times saying how as we unfreeze some of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/nows-the-time-to-reevaluate-crop-budgets/ Now’s the time to reevaluate crop budgets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958464206/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nows-the-time-to-reevaluate-crop-budgets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958464206/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nows-the-time-to-reevaluate-crop-budgets/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:45:21 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313219 An agriculture lender says ongoing volatility makes reviewing crop budgets more important than ever. Barry Benson with First National Bank of Omaha says some producers may not have taken advantage of higher commodity prices earlier this year. “That caught the attention of a lot of our producers, but unfortunately, because of where diesel prices were […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958464206/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nows-the-time-to-reevaluate-crop-budgets/feed/ 0An agriculture lender says ongoing volatility makes reviewing crop budgets more important than ever. Barry Benson with First National Bank of Omaha says some producers may not have taken advantage of higher commodity prices earlier this year. “That caught the attention of a lot of our producers, but unfortunately, because of where diesel prices were […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wisconsin-added-to-growing-list-of-red-crown-rot-cases/ Wisconsin added to growing list of red crown rot cases https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958461791/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-added-to-growing-list-of-red-crown-rot-cases/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958461791/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-added-to-growing-list-of-red-crown-rot-cases/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:53:39 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313215 Red Crown Rot has officially been confirmed in Wisconsin, and an Extension field crops pathologist is encouraging farmers to increase scouting efforts this season. Damon Smith with the University of Wisconsin–Madison tells Brownfield the disease was reported last September in Columbia County. “It’s kind of a head-scratcher on how it just sort of like leapfrogged from […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958461791/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-added-to-growing-list-of-red-crown-rot-cases/feed/ 0Red Crown Rot has officially been confirmed in Wisconsin, and an Extension field crops pathologist is encouraging farmers to increase scouting efforts this season. Damon Smith with the University of Wisconsin–Madison tells Brownfield the disease was reported last September in Columbia County. “It’s kind of a head-scratcher on how it just sort of like leapfrogged from […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/scattered-rains-return-to-parts-of-the-heartland-temperatures-near-seasonal-levels-for-most/ Scattered rains across the Heartland, centered on the Corn Belt; temperatures near seasonal levels for most https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958373018/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Scattered-rains-across-the-Heartland-centered-on-the-Corn-Belt-temperatures-near-seasonal-levels-for-most/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958373018/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Scattered-rains-across-the-Heartland-centered-on-the-Corn-Belt-temperatures-near-seasonal-levels-for-most/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=313138 Across the Corn Belt, rain is falling across roughly the southwestern half of the region, while cool, dry weather prevails in the Great Lakes region. Friday’s Midwestern high temperatures will remain mostly below 80°F. On June 21, prior to the latest rainfall, Midwestern soil moisture was mostly adequate, although statewide values included topsoil moisture rated […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958373018/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Scattered-rains-across-the-Heartland-centered-on-the-Corn-Belt-temperatures-near-seasonal-levels-for-most/feed/ 0Across the Corn Belt, rain is falling across roughly the southwestern half of the region, while cool, dry weather prevails in the Great Lakes region. Friday’s Midwestern high temperatures will remain mostly below 80°F. On June 21, prior to the latest rainfall, Midwestern soil moisture was mostly adequate, although statewide values included topsoil moisture rated […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/a-more-typical-early-summer-weather-pattern-ahead-for-much-of-the-heartland-still-active-for-some/ A dramatic shift in weather: Intense heat & humidity ahead for most of the Heartland; pattern still active for some https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958318628/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-dramatic-shift-in-weather-Intense-heat-humidity-ahead-for-most-of-the-Heartland-pattern-still-active-for-some/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958318628/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-dramatic-shift-in-weather-Intense-heat-humidity-ahead-for-most-of-the-Heartland-pattern-still-active-for-some/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=313060 Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihLooking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures in the Far West, while hotter-than-normal weather will prevail from the Plains to the Atlantic Coast. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal rainfall across much of the country should contrast with wetter-than-normal conditions […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958318628/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-dramatic-shift-in-weather-Intense-heat-humidity-ahead-for-most-of-the-Heartland-pattern-still-active-for-some/feed/ 0Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihLooking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures in the Far West, while hotter-than-normal weather will prevail from the Plains to the Atlantic Coast. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal rainfall across much of the country should contrast with wetter-than-normal conditions […]

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