Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Thu, 21 May 2026 20:08:50 +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/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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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cattle-industry-continues-to-look-for-signs-of-herd-expansion-2/ Cattle industry continues to look for signs of herd expansion https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956907731/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-industry-continues-to-look-for-signs-of-herd-expansion/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956907731/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-industry-continues-to-look-for-signs-of-herd-expansion/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 19:26:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311670 A livestock economist says he doesn’t expect many surprises in Friday’s Cattle on Feed report.   Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension says he anticipates a significant drop in marketings. “You look at steer and heifer slaughter in April, it was down 9.8% from where we were last April, looking at the daily slaughter data,” he says.  “So big drop there. April […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956907731/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-industry-continues-to-look-for-signs-of-herd-expansion/feed/ 0A livestock economist says he doesn’t expect many surprises in Friday’s Cattle on Feed report.   Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension says he anticipates a significant drop in marketings. “You look at steer and heifer slaughter in April, it was down 9.8% from where we were last April, looking at the daily slaughter data,” he says.  “So big drop there. April […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/meteorologist-says-cooler-wetter-summer-could-benefit-crop-growth-across-the-midwest/ Meteorologist says cooler, wetter summer could benefit crop growth across the Midwest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956907272/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Meteorologist-says-cooler-wetter-summer-could-benefit-crop-growth-across-the-Midwest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956907272/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Meteorologist-says-cooler-wetter-summer-could-benefit-crop-growth-across-the-Midwest/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 19:25:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311669 A meteorologist with BAM Weather says a cooler and wetter start to the summer could benefit overall crop development.  But, Bret Walts says some areas in the Northern Plains could face increased dryness before conditions improve. “There will be some concern as we head into the start of summer,” he says. “But, you can start to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956907272/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Meteorologist-says-cooler-wetter-summer-could-benefit-crop-growth-across-the-Midwest/feed/ 0A meteorologist with BAM Weather says a cooler and wetter start to the summer could benefit overall crop development.  But, Bret Walts says some areas in the Northern Plains could face increased dryness before conditions improve. “There will be some concern as we head into the start of summer,” he says. “But, you can start to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/state-of-indiana-launches-bioheartland-designed-to-drive-investment-in-agbioscience-economy/ State of Indiana launches BioHeartland, designed to drive investment in agbioscience economy https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956903621/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~State-of-Indiana-launches-BioHeartland-designed-to-drive-investment-in-agbioscience-economy/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956903621/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~State-of-Indiana-launches-BioHeartland-designed-to-drive-investment-in-agbioscience-economy/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 18:26:31 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311664 The president and CEO AgriNovus Indiana says the launch of BioHeartland will help advance the state’s agbioscience economy. Christy Wright says the initiative is designed to connect research and agricultural production throughout the supply chain. “We are working to attract capital and companies,” she says. “Farmers will be the beneficiaries of the innovation that’s happening to ensure that […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956903621/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~State-of-Indiana-launches-BioHeartland-designed-to-drive-investment-in-agbioscience-economy/feed/ 0The president and CEO AgriNovus Indiana says the launch of BioHeartland will help advance the state’s agbioscience economy. Christy Wright says the initiative is designed to connect research and agricultural production throughout the supply chain. “We are working to attract capital and companies,” she says. “Farmers will be the beneficiaries of the innovation that’s happening to ensure that […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/flint-up-food-hubs-selected-to-pilot-good-food-for-michigan-project-collaboration/ Flint, UP food hubs selected to pilot Good Food for Michigan Project collaboration https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956900387/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Flint-UP-food-hubs-selected-to-pilot-Good-Food-for-Michigan-Project-collaboration/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956900387/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Flint-UP-food-hubs-selected-to-pilot-Good-Food-for-Michigan-Project-collaboration/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 17:38:47 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311660 The Good Food for Michigan Project has announced its first grants to expand institutional local food access through regional food hubs. Brian Schorr with Flint Fresh tells Brownfield their food hub has been supplying some area schools with fresh produce since COVID. “That started out with a few thousand pieces and has since grown substantially,” […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956900387/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Flint-UP-food-hubs-selected-to-pilot-Good-Food-for-Michigan-Project-collaboration/feed/ 0The Good Food for Michigan Project has announced its first grants to expand institutional local food access through regional food hubs. Brian Schorr with Flint Fresh tells Brownfield their food hub has been supplying some area schools with fresh produce since COVID. “That started out with a few thousand pieces and has since grown substantially,” […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/big-week-for-old-crop-corn-export-sales-others-also-rise/ Big week for old crop corn export sales, others also rise https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956899811/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Big-week-for-old-crop-corn-export-sales-others-also-rise/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956899811/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Big-week-for-old-crop-corn-export-sales-others-also-rise/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 17:34:40 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311656 The USDA’s reporting a generally solid week for U.S. export sales. Old crop corn during the week ending May 14th was considerably larger than average thanks to the key customers of Japan and South Korea, and new crop sales were good. Old crop soybeans rebounded after consecutive weeks of marketing year lows, with unknown destinations […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956899811/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Big-week-for-old-crop-corn-export-sales-others-also-rise/feed/ 0The USDA’s reporting a generally solid week for U.S. export sales. Old crop corn during the week ending May 14th was considerably larger than average thanks to the key customers of Japan and South Korea, and new crop sales were good. Old crop soybeans rebounded after consecutive weeks of marketing year lows, with unknown destinations […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2777/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956898746/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956898746/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 17:16:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311657 There is another light round of direct cash cattle trade underway.  Live deals were marked at $260, steady with the previous week’s weighted averages.  There are a few bids in place in Nebraska, at $410 dressed.  Those are being passed.  There was some light business that took place in parts of Nebraska yesterday at $415, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956898746/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0There is another light round of direct cash cattle trade underway.  Live deals were marked at $260, steady with the previous week’s weighted averages.  There are a few bids in place in Nebraska, at $410 dressed.  Those are being passed.  There was some light business that took place in parts of Nebraska yesterday at $415, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farm-bureau-praises-tax-and-bonding-wins-laments-missing-ag-bill-in-minnesota/ Farm Bureau praises tax and bonding wins, laments missing ag bill in Minnesota https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956898698/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Bureau-praises-tax-and-bonding-wins-laments-missing-ag-bill-in-Minnesota/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956898698/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Bureau-praises-tax-and-bonding-wins-laments-missing-ag-bill-in-Minnesota/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 17:15:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311654 Minnesota Farm Bureau is giving mixed reviews at the conclusion of the 2026 state legislative session. President Dan Glessing tells Brownfield MFBF is disappointed legislators could not pass an agriculture bill. “But pleased that the tax bill had some agricultural perspectives and benefits to farmers and ranchers, and bonding.” He says the cap on the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956898698/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Bureau-praises-tax-and-bonding-wins-laments-missing-ag-bill-in-Minnesota/feed/ 0Minnesota Farm Bureau is giving mixed reviews at the conclusion of the 2026 state legislative session. President Dan Glessing tells Brownfield MFBF is disappointed legislators could not pass an agriculture bill. “But pleased that the tax bill had some agricultural perspectives and benefits to farmers and ranchers, and bonding.” He says the cap on the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/indiana-farmers-battle-wild-weather-swings-during-2026-planting-season/ Indiana farmers battle wild weather swings during 2026 planting season https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956897564/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-farmers-battle-wild-weather-swings-during-planting-season/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956897564/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-farmers-battle-wild-weather-swings-during-planting-season/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 16:58:53 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311652 A central Indiana farmer says it’s been a challenging start to the 2026 planting season. Chris Eck tells Brownfield, “It’s been everything from initially in early May, it was 80 degrees and dry,” he says. “Then it went to cold and dry and then to warm and wet. We’ve had everything you can think of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956897564/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-farmers-battle-wild-weather-swings-during-planting-season/feed/ 0A central Indiana farmer says it’s been a challenging start to the 2026 planting season. Chris Eck tells Brownfield, “It’s been everything from initially in early May, it was 80 degrees and dry,” he says. “Then it went to cold and dry and then to warm and wet. We’ve had everything you can think of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-farmer-says-fuel-costs-are-becoming-biggest-expense/ Iowa farmer says fuel costs are becoming biggest expense https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956896970/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-farmer-says-fuel-costs-are-becoming-biggest-expense/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956896970/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-farmer-says-fuel-costs-are-becoming-biggest-expense/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 16:51:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311649 The jump in fuel prices is hurting the bottom line of farmers like Cordt Holub in east-central Iowa. “Certainly been the biggest question here when it comes to springtime planting and putting the crop in the ground. A lot of people are taking last year’s crop to local processors now.” Holub grows corn and soybeans […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956896970/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-farmer-says-fuel-costs-are-becoming-biggest-expense/feed/ 0The jump in fuel prices is hurting the bottom line of farmers like Cordt Holub in east-central Iowa. “Certainly been the biggest question here when it comes to springtime planting and putting the crop in the ground. A lot of people are taking last year’s crop to local processors now.” Holub grows corn and soybeans […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cash-dairy-prices-lower-thursday-3/ Cash dairy prices lower Thursday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956896973/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-lower-Thursday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956896973/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-lower-Thursday/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 16:51:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311651 Cash dairy prices were lower on Thursday except for dry whey at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.6875.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.03 at $1.54 nearly wiping out Wednesday’s gains. Ten sales were recorded, ranging from $1.54 to $1.5575.  Cheese barrels were down $0.0350 at $1.48.  Two sales were recorded at $1.48 and $1.49.  Butter was down $0.0250 at $1.5250, falling eleven-and-a-half cents in three days.  Thirty-one sales were recorded, ranging from $1.5225 to $1.5550.  Nonfat dry milk was down 0.1175 at $2.0925.  Seven sales were recorded, ranging […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956896973/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-lower-Thursday/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were lower on Thursday except for dry whey at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.6875.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.03 at $1.54 nearly wiping out Wednesday’s gains. Ten sales were recorded, ranging from $1.54 to $1.5575.  Cheese barrels were down $0.0350 at $1.48.  Two sales were recorded at $1.48 and $1.49.  Butter was down $0.0250 at $1.5250, falling eleven-and-a-half cents in three days.  Thirty-one sales were recorded, ranging from $1.5225 to $1.5550.  Nonfat dry milk was down 0.1175 at $2.0925.  Seven sales were recorded, ranging […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/illinois-wheat-checkoff-rolls-out-this-summer/ Illinois wheat checkoff rolls out this summer https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956895815/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-wheat-checkoff-rolls-out-this-summer/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956895815/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-wheat-checkoff-rolls-out-this-summer/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 16:32:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311647 The president of the Illinois Wheat Association says the state’s new wheat checkoff is just weeks from going into effect. Tracy Heuerman, who farms in Effingham County, tells Brownfield… “The wheat checkoff doesn’t officially take place until July 1st, so technically any checks cut after July 1 would have the wheat checkoff money taken out […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956895815/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-wheat-checkoff-rolls-out-this-summer/feed/ 0The president of the Illinois Wheat Association says the state’s new wheat checkoff is just weeks from going into effect. Tracy Heuerman, who farms in Effingham County, tells Brownfield… “The wheat checkoff doesn’t officially take place until July 1st, so technically any checks cut after July 1 would have the wheat checkoff money taken out […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/creative-solutions-emerging-amid-central-plains-drought/ Creative solutions emerging amid Central Plains drought https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956892890/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Creative-solutions-emerging-amid-Central-Plains-drought/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956892890/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Creative-solutions-emerging-amid-Central-Plains-drought/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 15:56:06 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311645 The on-going drought in the Central Plains has some producers thinking outside of the box. “It’s a heart-breaking story, but at the same time, it’s really great to see farmers, ranchers and neighbors find some creative solutions.” Southwest Nebraska farmer Andy Jobman says producers are exploring ways to avoid liquidating herds and improve feed supplies. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956892890/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Creative-solutions-emerging-amid-Central-Plains-drought/feed/ 0The on-going drought in the Central Plains has some producers thinking outside of the box. “It’s a heart-breaking story, but at the same time, it’s really great to see farmers, ranchers and neighbors find some creative solutions.” Southwest Nebraska farmer Andy Jobman says producers are exploring ways to avoid liquidating herds and improve feed supplies. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/senate-continues-work-on-skinny-farm-bill/ Senate continues work on “skinny” farm bill https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956892830/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Senate-continues-work-on-%e2%80%9cskinny%e2%80%9d-farm-bill/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956892830/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Senate-continues-work-on-%e2%80%9cskinny%e2%80%9d-farm-bill/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 15:52:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311644 A member of the Senate Ag Committee says work is underway to craft its version of a skinny farm bill. Deb Fischer, a Republican from Nebraska, says the legislation will need bipartisan support. “From specialty crops to salmon fishing and to all farmers and ag producers and all people involved in agriculture, they need to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956892830/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Senate-continues-work-on-%e2%80%9cskinny%e2%80%9d-farm-bill/feed/ 0A member of the Senate Ag Committee says work is underway to craft its version of a skinny farm bill. Deb Fischer, a Republican from Nebraska, says the legislation will need bipartisan support. “From specialty crops to salmon fishing and to all farmers and ag producers and all people involved in agriculture, they need to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/efficiency-takes-center-stage-in-fertilizer-debate/ Efficiency takes center stage in fertilizer debate https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956892290/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Efficiency-takes-center-stage-in-fertilizer-debate/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956892290/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Efficiency-takes-center-stage-in-fertilizer-debate/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 15:44:21 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311641 The founder and CEO of Phospholutions says fertilizer supply challenges in the U.S. are becoming structural rather than temporary. Hunter Swisher points to The Mosaic Company’s recent decision to curtail domestic phosphate production over surging sulfuric acid costs. He tells Brownfield that Mosaic’s move shows phosphorous security is not just a mining issue in the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956892290/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Efficiency-takes-center-stage-in-fertilizer-debate/feed/ 0The founder and CEO of Phospholutions says fertilizer supply challenges in the U.S. are becoming structural rather than temporary. Hunter Swisher points to The Mosaic Company’s recent decision to curtail domestic phosphate production over surging sulfuric acid costs. He tells Brownfield that Mosaic’s move shows phosphorous security is not just a mining issue in the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/gov-reynolds-signs-bill-protecting-ffa-school-activity-absences/ Gov. Reynolds signs bill protecting FFA, school activity absences https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956888834/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Gov-Reynolds-signs-bill-protecting-FFA-school-activity-absences/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956888834/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Gov-Reynolds-signs-bill-protecting-FFA-school-activity-absences/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 15:00:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311638 A new Iowa law aims to strengthen agricultural education by ensuring students aren’t penalized for participating in FFA and other school‑sponsored activities. Iowa Cattlemen’s Association CEO Bryan Whaley says Governor Kim Reynolds has signed Senate File 2219, which brings consistency to student absence policies statewide. “It just provides them a great opportunity to learn hands […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956888834/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Gov-Reynolds-signs-bill-protecting-FFA-school-activity-absences/feed/ 0A new Iowa law aims to strengthen agricultural education by ensuring students aren’t penalized for participating in FFA and other school‑sponsored activities. Iowa Cattlemen’s Association CEO Bryan Whaley says Governor Kim Reynolds has signed Senate File 2219, which brings consistency to student absence policies statewide. “It just provides them a great opportunity to learn hands […]

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