Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Fri, 22 May 2026 16:04:36 +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/delayed-planting-could-increase-soybean-insect-problems/ Delayed planting could increase soybean insect problems https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956991980/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Delayed-planting-could-increase-soybean-insect-problems/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956991980/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Delayed-planting-could-increase-soybean-insect-problems/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 16:04:36 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311703 A technical service manager with FMC says he is expecting increased pest pressure for soybeans this year. Bruce Steward says drought conditions delayed planting in some parts of the Midwest. “Those are usually the ones that are hit the hardest, and pest populations build up. You get one generation after another. As other crops dwindle […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956991980/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Delayed-planting-could-increase-soybean-insect-problems/feed/ 0A technical service manager with FMC says he is expecting increased pest pressure for soybeans this year. Bruce Steward says drought conditions delayed planting in some parts of the Midwest. “Those are usually the ones that are hit the hardest, and pest populations build up. You get one generation after another. As other crops dwindle […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-soy-farmer-support-hub-offering-new-tools-assistance-to-help-growers-navigate-ongoing-uncertainty/ New Soy Farmer Support Hub offering new tools, assistance to help growers navigate ongoing uncertainty https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956990786/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-Soy-Farmer-Support-Hub-offering-new-tools-assistance-to-help-growers-navigate-ongoing-uncertainty/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956990786/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-Soy-Farmer-Support-Hub-offering-new-tools-assistance-to-help-growers-navigate-ongoing-uncertainty/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 15:42:54 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311695 An Indiana farmer-leader with the United Soybean Board says a new tool could help farmers navigate the challenging ag economy. Don Wyss says the Soy Farmer Support Hub connects available field tools with financial support. “All resources are available at no cost,” he says. “These are all funded through the Soy Checkoff to ensure that […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956990786/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-Soy-Farmer-Support-Hub-offering-new-tools-assistance-to-help-growers-navigate-ongoing-uncertainty/feed/ 0An Indiana farmer-leader with the United Soybean Board says a new tool could help farmers navigate the challenging ag economy. Don Wyss says the Soy Farmer Support Hub connects available field tools with financial support. “All resources are available at no cost,” he says. “These are all funded through the Soy Checkoff to ensure that […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/house-ag-committee-member-says-need-for-substantial-emergency-farmer-aid-rising/ House Ag Committee member says need for substantial emergency farmer aid rising https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956988809/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~House-Ag-Committee-member-says-need-for-substantial-emergency-farmer-aid-rising/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956988809/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~House-Ag-Committee-member-says-need-for-substantial-emergency-farmer-aid-rising/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 15:26:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311693 A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says lawmakers need to get more serious about providing additional emergency relief for farmers. Michigan’s Kristen McDonald Rivet tells Brownfield, “The restriction of markets, the rising input cost, and now diesel in the cost that we have, there is becoming a moment of crisis.” “I’m talking to farmers all the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956988809/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~House-Ag-Committee-member-says-need-for-substantial-emergency-farmer-aid-rising/feed/ 0A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says lawmakers need to get more serious about providing additional emergency relief for farmers. Michigan’s Kristen McDonald Rivet tells Brownfield, “The restriction of markets, the rising input cost, and now diesel in the cost that we have, there is becoming a moment of crisis.” “I’m talking to farmers all the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/northern-illinois-farmer-wrapping-up-planting/ Northern Illinois farmer wrapping up planting https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956987147/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Northern-Illinois-farmer-wrapping-up-planting/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956987147/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Northern-Illinois-farmer-wrapping-up-planting/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 15:00:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311691 A northern Illinois farmer says it’s been a long planting season. John Bartman, who grows corn, soybeans, wheat, and vegetables in McHenry County, tells Brownfield… “We were very wet early in April.”  He says, “It’s been cold, but thankfully yesterday was our last day planting corn and we’ve got about 150 acres of beans to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956987147/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Northern-Illinois-farmer-wrapping-up-planting/feed/ 0A northern Illinois farmer says it’s been a long planting season. John Bartman, who grows corn, soybeans, wheat, and vegetables in McHenry County, tells Brownfield… “We were very wet early in April.”  He says, “It’s been cold, but thankfully yesterday was our last day planting corn and we’ve got about 150 acres of beans to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/idfa-leader-dykes-to-retire/ IDFA leader Dykes to retire https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956983013/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~IDFA-leader-Dykes-to-retire/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956983013/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~IDFA-leader-Dykes-to-retire/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 14:25:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311690 The International Dairy Foods Association will select a new President and CEO soon.  Dr. Michael Dykes announced he will retire from the role at the end of the year after leading IDFA for a decade. During his tenure, Dykes advised the Office of the United States Trade Representative and served as a member of the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956983013/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~IDFA-leader-Dykes-to-retire/feed/ 0The International Dairy Foods Association will select a new President and CEO soon.  Dr. Michael Dykes announced he will retire from the role at the end of the year after leading IDFA for a decade. During his tenure, Dykes advised the Office of the United States Trade Representative and served as a member of the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/feeding-high-oleic-soybeans-to-dairy-cows/ Feeding High-Oleic Soybeans to Dairy Cows https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956975804/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Feeding-HighOleic-Soybeans-to-Dairy-Cows/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956975804/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Feeding-HighOleic-Soybeans-to-Dairy-Cows/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 12:40:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=311672 Can you reduce dairy ration costs by 10-15 cents per cow per day? Jim Barmore, consulting dairy nutritionist, explains how feeding high-oleic soybeans can allow dairy producers to pull out other sources of protein and fat to help reduce dairy ration costs.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956975804/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Feeding-HighOleic-Soybeans-to-Dairy-Cows/feed/ 0Can you reduce dairy ration costs by 10-15 cents per cow per day? Jim Barmore, consulting dairy nutritionist, explains how feeding high-oleic soybeans can allow dairy producers to pull out other sources of protein and fat to help reduce dairy ration costs.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/boozman-e15-prop-12-repeal-lack-support-for-farm-bill-inclusion/ Boozman: E15, Prop 12 repeal lack support for farm bill inclusion https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956970761/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Boozman-E-Prop-repeal-lack-support-for-farm-bill-inclusion/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956970761/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Boozman-E-Prop-repeal-lack-support-for-farm-bill-inclusion/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 11:29:49 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311682 The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says to expect farm bill work next month. “We’re going to release the text in early June, and then we will be marking up in later June.” John Boozman says he likes the farm bill that was sent over from the U.S. House. “We’re going to use […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956970761/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Boozman-E-Prop-repeal-lack-support-for-farm-bill-inclusion/feed/ 0The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says to expect farm bill work next month. “We’re going to release the text in early June, and then we will be marking up in later June.” John Boozman says he likes the farm bill that was sent over from the U.S. House. “We’re going to use […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/a-warm-early-summerlike-pattern-continues-for-most-scattered-seasonal-rains-for-some/ A warm, early-summerlike pattern continues for most; A wide-range of rainfall for the Heartland https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956550365/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-warm-earlysummerlike-pattern-continues-for-most-A-widerange-of-rainfall-for-the-Heartland/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956550365/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-warm-earlysummerlike-pattern-continues-for-most-A-widerange-of-rainfall-for-the-Heartland/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 11:15:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=311389 Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to the Pacific Northwest and an area stretching from southern Arizona to central Texas.    Meanwhile, drier-than-normal weather should be limited to portions of the Great Lakes […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956550365/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-warm-earlysummerlike-pattern-continues-for-most-A-widerange-of-rainfall-for-the-Heartland/feed/ 0Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to the Pacific Northwest and an area stretching from southern Arizona to central Texas.    Meanwhile, drier-than-normal weather should be limited to portions of the Great Lakes […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/brownfield-ag-weather-today-1291/ Brownfield Ag Weather Today https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956990054/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956990054/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=311684 A storm system traversing the northern Plains will move northward into south-central Canada on Saturday. Thereafter, as drier air overspreads the north-central U.S., the primary focus for significant rainfall will be across the South, East, and lower Midwest. In fact, 5-day rainfall should total at least 1 to 4 inches along and east of a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956990054/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/feed/ 0A storm system traversing the northern Plains will move northward into south-central Canada on Saturday. Thereafter, as drier air overspreads the north-central U.S., the primary focus for significant rainfall will be across the South, East, and lower Midwest. In fact, 5-day rainfall should total at least 1 to 4 inches along and east of a […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/economist-says-manure-testing-is-wise-as-fertilizer-costs-rise/ Economist says manure testing is wise as fertilizer costs rise https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956913683/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-says-manure-testing-is-wise-as-fertilizer-costs-rise/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956913683/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-says-manure-testing-is-wise-as-fertilizer-costs-rise/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 20:56:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311678 An agricultural economist says with high fertilizer prices, it’s time to dial in what manure can do for crops. Paul Mitchell with the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agriculture and Life Sciences tells Brownfield it’s surprising how much variability there is when measuring nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus in manure. “It is definitely worth testing. If […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956913683/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-says-manure-testing-is-wise-as-fertilizer-costs-rise/feed/ 0An agricultural economist says with high fertilizer prices, it’s time to dial in what manure can do for crops. Paul Mitchell with the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agriculture and Life Sciences tells Brownfield it’s surprising how much variability there is when measuring nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus in manure. “It is definitely worth testing. If […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/nass-urges-producer-participation-ahead-of-closely-watched-july-cattle-report/ NASS urges producer participation ahead of closely watched July cattle report https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956912618/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NASS-urges-producer-participation-ahead-of-closely-watched-July-cattle-report/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956912618/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NASS-urges-producer-participation-ahead-of-closely-watched-July-cattle-report/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 20:45:44 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311681 With the U.S. cattle herd still at historically low levels, the industry is watching closely for signs of meaningful expansion.   Lance Honig, chair of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, says the July Cattle Inventory report should provide a clearer picture.  “We’re going to hear directly from the producers there as well in terms of what their inventory levels look like,” he […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956912618/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NASS-urges-producer-participation-ahead-of-closely-watched-July-cattle-report/feed/ 0With the U.S. cattle herd still at historically low levels, the industry is watching closely for signs of meaningful expansion.   Lance Honig, chair of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, says the July Cattle Inventory report should provide a clearer picture.  “We’re going to hear directly from the producers there as well in terms of what their inventory levels look like,” he […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ag-employer-group-says-h-2a-court-ruling-provides-stability-for-farmers/ Ag employer group says H-2A court ruling provides stability for farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956912591/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-employer-group-says-HA-court-ruling-provides-stability-for-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956912591/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-employer-group-says-HA-court-ruling-provides-stability-for-farmers/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 20:42:42 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311679 The head of the National Council of Agricultural Employers says a recent federal court decision brings more certainty to farms using the H-2A program. John Hollay tells Brownfield the U.S. Department of Labor’s reforms for H-2A guest worker wage calculations will remain in effect after the United Farm Workers was denied a preliminary injunction. “We’re […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956912591/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-employer-group-says-HA-court-ruling-provides-stability-for-farmers/feed/ 0The head of the National Council of Agricultural Employers says a recent federal court decision brings more certainty to farms using the H-2A program. John Hollay tells Brownfield the U.S. Department of Labor’s reforms for H-2A guest worker wage calculations will remain in effect after the United Farm Workers was denied a preliminary injunction. “We’re […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-corn-decline-further-on-weather-planting-paces/ Soybeans, corn decline further on weather, planting paces https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956911727/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-decline-further-on-weather-planting-paces/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956911727/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-decline-further-on-weather-planting-paces/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 20:31:45 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311619 Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Planting weather mostly looks favorable for much of the region into the end of the month. There’s also some expectation that planted area will top what the USDA was projecting in March. Export sales were up on the week, with unknown destinations leading the way on old […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956911727/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-decline-further-on-weather-planting-paces/feed/ 0Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Planting weather mostly looks favorable for much of the region into the end of the month. There’s also some expectation that planted area will top what the USDA was projecting in March. Export sales were up on the week, with unknown destinations leading the way on old […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/better-emergence-needed-moisture-encouraging-for-north-iowa-farmer/ Better emergence, needed moisture encouraging for north Iowa farmer https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956911139/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Better-emergence-needed-moisture-encouraging-for-north-Iowa-farmer/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956911139/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Better-emergence-needed-moisture-encouraging-for-north-Iowa-farmer/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 20:23:21 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311675 A north Iowa farmer says crop emergence is better than a year ago. Josh Hitzhusen grows corn and soybeans near Rockwell and tells Brownfield stands were thin last year. “It’s not a perfect stand out there by any means, but that’s part of planting early and having four nights where it’s down in the low […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956911139/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Better-emergence-needed-moisture-encouraging-for-north-Iowa-farmer/feed/ 0A north Iowa farmer says crop emergence is better than a year ago. Josh Hitzhusen grows corn and soybeans near Rockwell and tells Brownfield stands were thin last year. “It’s not a perfect stand out there by any means, but that’s part of planting early and having four nights where it’s down in the low […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-drop-sharply-ahead-of-fridays-on-feed-report/ Cattle futures drop sharply ahead of Friday’s On Feed report https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956910719/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-drop-sharply-ahead-of-Fridays-On-Feed-report/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956910719/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-drop-sharply-ahead-of-Fridays-On-Feed-report/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 20:20:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311676 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower on technical liquidation ahead of the On Feed report from the USDA.  June live cattle closed $4.12 lower at $249.15 and August live cattle closed $5.95 lower at $239.35.  August feeder cattle closed $9.25 lower at $356.52 and September feeder cattle closed $9.25 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956910719/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-drop-sharply-ahead-of-Fridays-On-Feed-report/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower on technical liquidation ahead of the On Feed report from the USDA.  June live cattle closed $4.12 lower at $249.15 and August live cattle closed $5.95 lower at $239.35.  August feeder cattle closed $9.25 lower at $356.52 and September feeder cattle closed $9.25 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-may-21-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 21, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956910146/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-May/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956910146/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-May/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 20:07:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311618 Jul. corn $4.62 and 1/4, down 3 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans $11.94 and 1/4, down 5 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $328.40, down $2.50Jul. soybean oil 73.87, down 79 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.47 and 1/2, down 13 centsJun. live cattle $249.15, down $4.12Aug. feeder cattle $356.52, down $9.25Jun. lean hogs $95.12, down $2.15Jun. Class III […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956910146/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-May/feed/ 0Jul. corn $4.62 and 1/4, down 3 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans $11.94 and 1/4, down 5 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $328.40, down $2.50Jul. soybean oil 73.87, down 79 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.47 and 1/2, down 13 centsJun. live cattle $249.15, down $4.12Aug. feeder cattle $356.52, down $9.25Jun. lean hogs $95.12, down $2.15Jun. Class III […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-educator-of-the-year-brings-agriculture-centerstage-at-whittemore-prescott/ Michigan Educator of the Year brings agriculture centerstage at Whittemore-Prescott https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956909780/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-Educator-of-the-Year-brings-agriculture-centerstage-at-WhittemorePrescott/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956909780/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-Educator-of-the-Year-brings-agriculture-centerstage-at-WhittemorePrescott/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 20:03:57 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311662 An elementary school in northeast Michigan is incorporating food and agriculture throughout its curriculum for everyday project-based learning experiences. Fifth-grade teacher Kelli Rau tells Brownfield, “My students are from a rural community.” “They see milk trucks driving down the road, they see horses, but they have no true firsthand knowledge,” she says.  “I get to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956909780/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-Educator-of-the-Year-brings-agriculture-centerstage-at-WhittemorePrescott/feed/ 0An elementary school in northeast Michigan is incorporating food and agriculture throughout its curriculum for everyday project-based learning experiences. Fifth-grade teacher Kelli Rau tells Brownfield, “My students are from a rural community.” “They see milk trucks driving down the road, they see horses, but they have no true firsthand knowledge,” she says.  “I get to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/asa-eyes-input-relief-through-elimination-of-some-fertilizer-duties/ ASA eyes input relief through elimination of some fertilizer duties https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956909189/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~ASA-eyes-input-relief-through-elimination-of-some-fertilizer-duties/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956909189/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~ASA-eyes-input-relief-through-elimination-of-some-fertilizer-duties/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 19:55:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311671 The director of governmental affairs with the American Soybean Association (ASA) says eliminating countervailing duties currently imposed on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer would bring immediate relief to farmers. In a recent webinar hosted by the Illinois Soybean Association, Virginia Houston says research from Texas A&M University shows the move has cost farmers billions since being enacted […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956909189/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~ASA-eyes-input-relief-through-elimination-of-some-fertilizer-duties/feed/ 0The director of governmental affairs with the American Soybean Association (ASA) says eliminating countervailing duties currently imposed on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer would bring immediate relief to farmers. In a recent webinar hosted by the Illinois Soybean Association, Virginia Houston says research from Texas A&M University shows the move has cost farmers billions since being enacted […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/john-deere-right-to-repair-settlement-granted-preliminary-approval/ John Deere right-to-repair settlement granted preliminary approval https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956909192/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~John-Deere-righttorepair-settlement-granted-preliminary-approval/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956909192/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~John-Deere-righttorepair-settlement-granted-preliminary-approval/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 19:53:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311673 John Deere has received preliminary approval for its proposed $99 million settlement to resolve right-to-repair lawsuits. Reports say a federal court recently made the decision, which opens a review period for farmers ahead of a decision later this year. A John Deere spokesperson told Brownfield the “settlement addresses the issues raised in the 2022 complaint […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956909192/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~John-Deere-righttorepair-settlement-granted-preliminary-approval/feed/ 0John Deere has received preliminary approval for its proposed $99 million settlement to resolve right-to-repair lawsuits. Reports say a federal court recently made the decision, which opens a review period for farmers ahead of a decision later this year. A John Deere spokesperson told Brownfield the “settlement addresses the issues raised in the 2022 complaint […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/april-pork-production-record-large-for-the-month/ April pork production record large for the month https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956909195/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~April-pork-production-record-large-for-the-month/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956909195/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~April-pork-production-record-large-for-the-month/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 19:52:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311646 April 2026 U.S. pork production was the largest for any April on record. The USDA says pork production of 2.347 billion pounds was up slightly on the year, pushed to that all-time high by a two pound gain in the average live weight to 293 pounds, which canceled out a 1% dip in slaughter to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956909195/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~April-pork-production-record-large-for-the-month/feed/ 0April 2026 U.S. pork production was the largest for any April on record. The USDA says pork production of 2.347 billion pounds was up slightly on the year, pushed to that all-time high by a two pound gain in the average live weight to 293 pounds, which canceled out a 1% dip in slaughter to […]

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