Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:41:41 +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/bioeconomy-seen-as-next-major-growth-market-for-u-s-ag/ Bioeconomy seen as next major growth market for U.S. ag https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954885332/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bioeconomy-seen-as-next-major-growth-market-for-US-ag/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954885332/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bioeconomy-seen-as-next-major-growth-market-for-US-ag/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:41:39 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310592 Unlocking new demand for the ag sector through the bio-based products.   “The bioeconomy is the future for markets and for American agriculture.” John Bode, president and CEO of the Corn Refiners Associations, says farmers and the ethanol industry will play in the sector. “Just about anything that can be done with petrochemicals or plastics, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954885332/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bioeconomy-seen-as-next-major-growth-market-for-US-ag/feed/ 0Unlocking new demand for the ag sector through the bio-based products.   “The bioeconomy is the future for markets and for American agriculture.” John Bode, president and CEO of the Corn Refiners Associations, says farmers and the ethanol industry will play in the sector. “Just about anything that can be done with petrochemicals or plastics, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/u-s-house-passes-skinny-farm-bill-glyphosate-language-removed-prop-12-language-stays/ U.S. House passes Farm Bill 2.0: glyphosate language out, Prop 12 language stays https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954884243/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-House-passes-Farm-Bill-glyphosate-language-out-Prop-language-stays/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954884243/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-House-passes-Farm-Bill-glyphosate-language-out-Prop-language-stays/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:30:55 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310582 The U.S. House has approved the skinny farm bill. DaNita Murray with the South Dakota Corn Growers Association says she was watching closely an amendment dealing with glyphosate and the uniformity of pesticide labeling. House lawmakers voted to remove pesticide oversight provisions from the bill. “I believe when it comes to the question of actually […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954884243/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-House-passes-Farm-Bill-glyphosate-language-out-Prop-language-stays/feed/ 0The U.S. House has approved the skinny farm bill. DaNita Murray with the South Dakota Corn Growers Association says she was watching closely an amendment dealing with glyphosate and the uniformity of pesticide labeling. House lawmakers voted to remove pesticide oversight provisions from the bill. “I believe when it comes to the question of actually […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/purdue-economist-precision-ag-costs-still-outweigh-returns-for-many-farmers/ Purdue economist: Precision ag costs still outweigh returns for many farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954883844/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Purdue-economist-Precision-ag-costs-still-outweigh-returns-for-many-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954883844/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Purdue-economist-Precision-ag-costs-still-outweigh-returns-for-many-farmers/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:24:06 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310585 An ag economist at Purdue University says many farmers aren’t seeing strong financial returns when adopting precision ag technology. Chad Fiechter says a recent survey showed the cost often outweighs the benefits. “There is a learning curve with how to use technology,” he says. “A lot of farmers have had the option to see them or use […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954883844/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Purdue-economist-Precision-ag-costs-still-outweigh-returns-for-many-farmers/feed/ 0An ag economist at Purdue University says many farmers aren’t seeing strong financial returns when adopting precision ag technology. Chad Fiechter says a recent survey showed the cost often outweighs the benefits. “There is a learning curve with how to use technology,” he says. “A lot of farmers have had the option to see them or use […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ag-coalition-urges-congress-to-fix-prop-12/ Ag coalition urges Congress to fix Prop 12 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954883778/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-coalition-urges-Congress-to-fix-Prop/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954883778/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-coalition-urges-Congress-to-fix-Prop/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:21:10 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310586 An economist with the National Pork Producers Council says a coalition representing millions of farmers is asking Congress for a fix to California’s Proposition 12. Holly Cook Anderson tells Brownfield a letter was sent to House leadership this week. “It was signed by almost 400 other agricultural groups, just reiterating the issues created by Proposition […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954883778/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-coalition-urges-Congress-to-fix-Prop/feed/ 0An economist with the National Pork Producers Council says a coalition representing millions of farmers is asking Congress for a fix to California’s Proposition 12. Holly Cook Anderson tells Brownfield a letter was sent to House leadership this week. “It was signed by almost 400 other agricultural groups, just reiterating the issues created by Proposition […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-ohio-ffa-members-gaining-leadership-skills-at-this-years-state-convention/ New Ohio FFA members gaining leadership skills at this year’s state convention https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954883781/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-Ohio-FFA-members-gaining-leadership-skills-at-this-years-state-convention/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954883781/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-Ohio-FFA-members-gaining-leadership-skills-at-this-years-state-convention/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:20:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310583 Two Ohio FFA members are attending state FFA convention for the first time. Wyatt Hulman, a freshman from the Ansonia FFA Chapter, says his family ties to agriculture inspired him to join the organization. “I saw how good of a program it was and all of the opportunities that were there,” he says. “I’m looking […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954883781/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-Ohio-FFA-members-gaining-leadership-skills-at-this-years-state-convention/feed/ 0Two Ohio FFA members are attending state FFA convention for the first time. Wyatt Hulman, a freshman from the Ansonia FFA Chapter, says his family ties to agriculture inspired him to join the organization. “I saw how good of a program it was and all of the opportunities that were there,” he says. “I’m looking […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/the-return-to-an-active-moisture-laden-pattern-underway-across-much-of-the-heartland/ Cooler air settles southward; an active, moisture-laden pattern shifts southward https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954869702/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cooler-air-settles-southward-an-active-moistureladen-pattern-shifts-southward/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954869702/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cooler-air-settles-southward-an-active-moistureladen-pattern-shifts-southward/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=310348 Across the Corn Belt, cool, mostly cloudy weather is slowing fieldwork. Additionally, rain showers dot some areas, maintaining soggy conditions. On April 26, prior to this week’s rain, statewide topsoil moisture in agricultural regions was rated 48% surplus in Wisconsin, along with 42% in Michigan. Widespread freezes occurred Thursday morning in the Dakotas and much […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954869702/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cooler-air-settles-southward-an-active-moistureladen-pattern-shifts-southward/feed/ 0Across the Corn Belt, cool, mostly cloudy weather is slowing fieldwork. Additionally, rain showers dot some areas, maintaining soggy conditions. On April 26, prior to this week’s rain, statewide topsoil moisture in agricultural regions was rated 48% surplus in Wisconsin, along with 42% in Michigan. Widespread freezes occurred Thursday morning in the Dakotas and much […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/unseasonably-cool-but-drier-pattern-for-much-of-the-heartland-wet-in-parts-of-the-southern-u-s/ Unseasonably cool pattern for much of the Heartland; wet in the southern, eastern U.S. https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954633167/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Unseasonably-cool-pattern-for-much-of-the-Heartland-wet-in-the-southern-eastern-US/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954633167/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Unseasonably-cool-pattern-for-much-of-the-Heartland-wet-in-the-southern-eastern-US/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=310341 Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of cooler-than-normal conditions in most areas east of the Rockies, while warmer-than-normal weather will be confined to an area stretching from northern and central California and the Pacific Northwest to the northern High Plains. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation across most of the country […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954633167/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Unseasonably-cool-pattern-for-much-of-the-Heartland-wet-in-the-southern-eastern-US/feed/ 0Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of cooler-than-normal conditions in most areas east of the Rockies, while warmer-than-normal weather will be confined to an area stretching from northern and central California and the Pacific Northwest to the northern High Plains. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation across most of the country […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/trade-group-optimistic-on-u-s-india-deal-but-questions-remain-for-dairy/ Trade group optimistic on U.S.-India deal, but questions remain for dairy https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954867896/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Trade-group-optimistic-on-USIndia-deal-but-questions-remain-for-dairy/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954867896/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Trade-group-optimistic-on-USIndia-deal-but-questions-remain-for-dairy/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=310562 The executive director of Farmers for Free Trade says he remains optimistic the U.S. can get a trade deal done with India. On this episode of Managing for Profit, Brian Kuehl says increasing ag market access would boost profitability for producers.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954867896/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Trade-group-optimistic-on-USIndia-deal-but-questions-remain-for-dairy/feed/ 0The executive director of Farmers for Free Trade says he remains optimistic the U.S. can get a trade deal done with India. On this episode of Managing for Profit, Brian Kuehl says increasing ag market access would boost profitability for producers.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/broenfield-ag-weather-today/ Broenfield Ag Weather Today https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954866027/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Broenfield-Ag-Weather-Today/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954866027/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Broenfield-Ag-Weather-Today/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=310570 During the next several days, active weather across the South should lead to 1- to 4-inch rainfall totals from Texas to the southern Atlantic States. However, some Southern thunderstorms may produce large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes. The precipitation will have a sharp northern edge, with little or no rain expected during the next […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954866027/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Broenfield-Ag-Weather-Today/feed/ 0During the next several days, active weather across the South should lead to 1- to 4-inch rainfall totals from Texas to the southern Atlantic States. However, some Southern thunderstorms may produce large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes. The precipitation will have a sharp northern edge, with little or no rain expected during the next […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/like-lucy-and-charlie-brown-minnesota-farmer-reacts-to-e15-policy-delays/ “Like Lucy and Charlie Brown”: Minnesota farmer reacts to E15 policy delays https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954830909/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Like-Lucy-and-Charlie-Brown-Minnesota-farmer-reacts-to-E-policy-delays/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954830909/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Like-Lucy-and-Charlie-Brown-Minnesota-farmer-reacts-to-E-policy-delays/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:05:36 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310560 A Minnesota farmer is frustrated by continued uncertainty with year-round nationwide E15. Rob Tate of Cannon Falls tells Brownfield. “The analogy that’s been given before is it’s a little bit like Lucy holding the ball for Charlie Brown and she moves it at the last minute on him. I think we feel a little bit […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954830909/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Like-Lucy-and-Charlie-Brown-Minnesota-farmer-reacts-to-E-policy-delays/feed/ 0A Minnesota farmer is frustrated by continued uncertainty with year-round nationwide E15. Rob Tate of Cannon Falls tells Brownfield. “The analogy that’s been given before is it’s a little bit like Lucy holding the ball for Charlie Brown and she moves it at the last minute on him. I think we feel a little bit […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/young-farmer-employee-winner-says-flexibility-is-necessary-in-pursuit-to-ownership/ Young farmer employee winner says flexibility is necessary in pursuit to ownership https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954830816/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Young-farmer-employee-winner-says-flexibility-is-necessary-in-pursuit-to-ownership/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954830816/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Young-farmer-employee-winner-says-flexibility-is-necessary-in-pursuit-to-ownership/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:01:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310521 A young farmer says balancing a full-time career, kids, and farm work seems to be the standard for farm families starting out. Katie Adam works as a Star of the West Milling Company and, with her husband’s family raising sugarbeets, dry beans, corn, wheat, soybeans, and hogs in Huron County. “While it’s a little bit […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954830816/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Young-farmer-employee-winner-says-flexibility-is-necessary-in-pursuit-to-ownership/feed/ 0A young farmer says balancing a full-time career, kids, and farm work seems to be the standard for farm families starting out. Katie Adam works as a Star of the West Milling Company and, with her husband’s family raising sugarbeets, dry beans, corn, wheat, soybeans, and hogs in Huron County. “While it’s a little bit […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-mixed-watching-direct-trade/ Cattle futures mixed watching direct trade https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954830237/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-mixed-watching-direct-trade/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954830237/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-mixed-watching-direct-trade/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:54:36 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310559 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mixed watching direct markets.  June live cattle closed $1.75 higher at $255.25 and August live cattle closed $.62 higher at $249.72.  May feeder cattle closed $.22 lower at $371.50 and August feeder cattle closed $.55 lower at $372.52.  There was a light round of direct […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954830237/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-mixed-watching-direct-trade/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mixed watching direct markets.  June live cattle closed $1.75 higher at $255.25 and August live cattle closed $.62 higher at $249.72.  May feeder cattle closed $.22 lower at $371.50 and August feeder cattle closed $.55 lower at $372.52.  There was a light round of direct […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/agronomist-urges-farmers-to-target-weakest-nutrient-links/ Agronomist urges farmers to target weakest nutrient links https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954828836/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agronomist-urges-farmers-to-target-weakest-nutrient-links/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954828836/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agronomist-urges-farmers-to-target-weakest-nutrient-links/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:36:36 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310553 An agronomist with The Mosaic Company suggests crop yields are only as strong as the most limiting nutrient. Tryston Beyrer says it’s the Law of the Minimum. “Oftentimes it’s illustrated from a barrel and stave concept, that your barrel represents how much yield potential you have. And whatever the shortest stave on the barrel is […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954828836/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agronomist-urges-farmers-to-target-weakest-nutrient-links/feed/ 0An agronomist with The Mosaic Company suggests crop yields are only as strong as the most limiting nutrient. Tryston Beyrer says it’s the Law of the Minimum. “Oftentimes it’s illustrated from a barrel and stave concept, that your barrel represents how much yield potential you have. And whatever the shortest stave on the barrel is […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-rise-fueled-by-strength-in-soybean-crude-oils/ Soybeans rise, fueled by strength in soybean, crude oils https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954828839/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-rise-fueled-by-strength-in-soybean-crude-oils/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954828839/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-rise-fueled-by-strength-in-soybean-crude-oils/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:36:24 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310498 Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Bean oil made new highs on crush margins and crude oil, which spilled over into beans. Near-term weather looks a little drier, which should keep planting moving quickly. There have been some delays due to weather in portions of the region, but nationally, soybean planting is running […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954828839/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-rise-fueled-by-strength-in-soybean-crude-oils/feed/ 0Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Bean oil made new highs on crush margins and crude oil, which spilled over into beans. Near-term weather looks a little drier, which should keep planting moving quickly. There have been some delays due to weather in portions of the region, but nationally, soybean planting is running […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/lawmakers-divided-on-proposition-12-fix-as-farm-bill-negotiations-continue/ Lawmakers divided on Proposition 12 fix as farm bill negotiations continue https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954828803/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lawmakers-divided-on-Proposition-fix-as-farm-bill-negotiations-continue/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954828803/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lawmakers-divided-on-Proposition-fix-as-farm-bill-negotiations-continue/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:34:49 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310554 Some lawmakers say they’re unsure if a fix for Proposition 12 will be included in a final farm bill package. Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman, a Republican from Arkansas, says the Senate’s version of the farm bill isn’t likely to include a provision that would block California’s animal confinement law. “I’m very much for […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954828803/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lawmakers-divided-on-Proposition-fix-as-farm-bill-negotiations-continue/feed/ 0Some lawmakers say they’re unsure if a fix for Proposition 12 will be included in a final farm bill package. Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman, a Republican from Arkansas, says the Senate’s version of the farm bill isn’t likely to include a provision that would block California’s animal confinement law. “I’m very much for […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farm-bill-vote-hits-a-snag-as-tensions-rise-in-congress/ Farm bill vote hits a snag as tensions rise in Congress https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954828764/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-bill-vote-hits-a-snag-as-tensions-rise-in-Congress/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954828764/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-bill-vote-hits-a-snag-as-tensions-rise-in-Congress/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:31:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310551 Progress on the Farm Bill 2.0 hit a snag on Wednesday and its advancement has been stalled.  Joe Newland, president of the Kansas Farm Bureau says he’s not surprised.   “It’s been punted so many times,” he says.  “It’s disappointing that we can’t just get a vote on it.” The House Rules Committee approved 57 amendments […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954828764/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-bill-vote-hits-a-snag-as-tensions-rise-in-Congress/feed/ 0Progress on the Farm Bill 2.0 hit a snag on Wednesday and its advancement has been stalled.  Joe Newland, president of the Kansas Farm Bureau says he’s not surprised.   “It’s been punted so many times,” he says.  “It’s disappointing that we can’t just get a vote on it.” The House Rules Committee approved 57 amendments […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-april-29-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 29, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954827702/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954827702/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:08:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310497 May corn $4.66 and 1/2, up 1 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans $11.82 and 1/4, up 9 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal $328.00, down $5.40May soybean oil 75.31, up 193 pointsMay Chicago wheat $6.42 and 1/4, down 6 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle $255.25, up $1.75May feeder cattle $371.50, down 22 centsJun. lean hogs $103.75, up […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954827702/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/feed/ 0May corn $4.66 and 1/2, up 1 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans $11.82 and 1/4, up 9 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal $328.00, down $5.40May soybean oil 75.31, up 193 pointsMay Chicago wheat $6.42 and 1/4, down 6 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle $255.25, up $1.75May feeder cattle $371.50, down 22 centsJun. lean hogs $103.75, up […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/broiler-placements-continue-to-run-ahead-of-a-year-ago/ Broiler placements continue to run ahead of a year ago https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954827006/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Broiler-placements-continue-to-run-ahead-of-a-year-ago/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954827006/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Broiler-placements-continue-to-run-ahead-of-a-year-ago/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:55:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310499 U.S. broiler chicken numbers continue to rise. The USDA says 256.077 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, up 317,000 on the week and 3% on the year. The average rate of hatchability did dip fractionally to 79.2%. 195.695 million broiler-type chicks were placed into meat production, dropping 2.788 million head from the previous week […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954827006/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Broiler-placements-continue-to-run-ahead-of-a-year-ago/feed/ 0U.S. broiler chicken numbers continue to rise. The USDA says 256.077 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, up 317,000 on the week and 3% on the year. The average rate of hatchability did dip fractionally to 79.2%. 195.695 million broiler-type chicks were placed into meat production, dropping 2.788 million head from the previous week […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-declares-may-beef-month/ Missouri declares May beef month https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954826988/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-declares-May-beef-month/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954826988/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-declares-May-beef-month/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:50:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310544 May is officially beef month in Missouri. Governor Mike Kehoe made the proclamation this week at America’s Heartland Packing in eastern Missouri. “We use this one month a year to promote beef, where it comes from, the producers who put it to the table.” Missouri Cattlemen’s Association President Anita Vanderwert raises cattle in central Missouri. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954826988/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-declares-May-beef-month/feed/ 0May is officially beef month in Missouri. Governor Mike Kehoe made the proclamation this week at America’s Heartland Packing in eastern Missouri. “We use this one month a year to promote beef, where it comes from, the producers who put it to the table.” Missouri Cattlemen’s Association President Anita Vanderwert raises cattle in central Missouri. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/national-4-h-council-ignite-initiative-connecting-youth-to-career-opportunities-through-hands-on-learning-activities/ National 4-H Council Ignite initiative connecting youth to career opportunities through hands-on learning activities https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954826664/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~National-H-Council-Ignite-initiative-connecting-youth-to-career-opportunities-through-handson-learning-activities/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954826664/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~National-H-Council-Ignite-initiative-connecting-youth-to-career-opportunities-through-handson-learning-activities/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:49:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310534 The vice president of 4-H youth experiences says the Ignite initiative is helping young people prepare for future careers in ag. Sadaf Baig with the National 4-H Council says the program includes work readiness workshops and job exploration. “They’re gaining confidence as they present, learn from each other, learning how civic engagement works, and building skills […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954826664/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~National-H-Council-Ignite-initiative-connecting-youth-to-career-opportunities-through-handson-learning-activities/feed/ 0The vice president of 4-H youth experiences says the Ignite initiative is helping young people prepare for future careers in ag. Sadaf Baig with the National 4-H Council says the program includes work readiness workshops and job exploration. “They’re gaining confidence as they present, learn from each other, learning how civic engagement works, and building skills […]

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