Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:05:29 +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/usdas-2025-farm-program-payments-reach-record-13-8-billion/ USDA’s 2025 farm program payments reach record $13.8 billion https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971299637/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDAs-farm-program-payments-reach-record-billion/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971299637/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDAs-farm-program-payments-reach-record-billion/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:58:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318408 The USDA’s 2025 farm program payments being issued are the largest since the programs were established in the 2014 Farm Bill. “I think it will be surprising and will depend on where you’re at in the country,” says Richard Fordyce, Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation at USDA. The Farm Service Agency’s Ag Risk […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971299637/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDAs-farm-program-payments-reach-record-billion/feed/ 0The USDA’s 2025 farm program payments being issued are the largest since the programs were established in the 2014 Farm Bill. “I think it will be surprising and will depend on where you’re at in the country,” says Richard Fordyce, Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation at USDA. The Farm Service Agency’s Ag Risk […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/university-of-missouri-opens-new-meat-lab-to-support-livestock-industry/ University of Missouri opens new meat lab to support livestock industry https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971299481/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~University-of-Missouri-opens-new-meat-lab-to-support-livestock-industry/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971299481/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~University-of-Missouri-opens-new-meat-lab-to-support-livestock-industry/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:52:54 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318401 A new meat lab at the University of Missouri is expected to help address meat processing workforce shortages and advance research for the livestock industry. The Michael L. Parson Meat Lab is named for former Governor Parson. “When you look at a lab like this, you’re talking about state-of-the-art. Every other state in the United […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971299481/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~University-of-Missouri-opens-new-meat-lab-to-support-livestock-industry/feed/ 0A new meat lab at the University of Missouri is expected to help address meat processing workforce shortages and advance research for the livestock industry. The Michael L. Parson Meat Lab is named for former Governor Parson. “When you look at a lab like this, you’re talking about state-of-the-art. Every other state in the United […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/live-cattle-mixed-to-start-the-week/ Live cattle mixed to start the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971299091/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Live-cattle-mixed-to-start-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971299091/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Live-cattle-mixed-to-start-the-week/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:41:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=318402 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, feeders were lower waiting on direct business to develop. December live cattle closed $.45 lower at $226.60 and February live cattle closed $.10 higher at $229.57.  November feeder cattle closed $.85 lower at $341.10 and January feeder cattle closed $.60 lower at $335.75.  Direct cash cattle […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971299091/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Live-cattle-mixed-to-start-the-week/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, feeders were lower waiting on direct business to develop. December live cattle closed $.45 lower at $226.60 and February live cattle closed $.10 higher at $229.57.  November feeder cattle closed $.85 lower at $341.10 and January feeder cattle closed $.60 lower at $335.75.  Direct cash cattle […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/corn-closes-mostly-firm-after-fridays-drop/ Corn closes mostly firm after Friday’s drop https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971297951/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-closes-mostly-firm-after-Fridays-drop/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971297951/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-closes-mostly-firm-after-Fridays-drop/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:27:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=318327 Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The trade was expecting a solid week-to-week advance in harvest, with weekly crop progress and condition numbers delayed until Tuesday by Monday’s federal holiday. Weekly export inspections will also be out Tuesday. That anticipated advance follows last week’s slight increase in the USDA’s 2026 production and yield […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971297951/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-closes-mostly-firm-after-Fridays-drop/feed/ 0Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The trade was expecting a solid week-to-week advance in harvest, with weekly crop progress and condition numbers delayed until Tuesday by Monday’s federal holiday. Weekly export inspections will also be out Tuesday. That anticipated advance follows last week’s slight increase in the USDA’s 2026 production and yield […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-october-12-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 12, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971297597/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-October/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971297597/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-October/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:10:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=318326 Dec. corn $4.83, up 3 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $12.87 and 3/4, down 4 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal $368.70, up $3.10Dec. soybean oil 68.63, up 61 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $6.72 and 1/4, up 1 and 1/4 centsDec. live cattle $226.60, down 45 centsNov. feeder cattle $341.10, down 85 centsDec. lean hogs $68.37, up 55 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971297597/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-October/feed/ 0Dec. corn $4.83, up 3 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $12.87 and 3/4, down 4 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal $368.70, up $3.10Dec. soybean oil 68.63, up 61 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $6.72 and 1/4, up 1 and 1/4 centsDec. live cattle $226.60, down 45 centsNov. feeder cattle $341.10, down 85 centsDec. lean hogs $68.37, up 55 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-joins-growing-list-of-states-allowing-farmers-to-use-red-dyed-diesel-over-the-road/ Michigan joins growing list of states allowing farmers to use red-dyed diesel over the road https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971297492/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-joins-growing-list-of-states-allowing-farmers-to-use-reddyed-diesel-over-the-road/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971297492/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-joins-growing-list-of-states-allowing-farmers-to-use-reddyed-diesel-over-the-road/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:05:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318399 Michigan’s governor has declared a state of energy emergency, allowing temporary use of dyed diesel fuel on public roads. National Corn Growers Association President and Michigan farmer Matt Frostic tells Brownfield record diesel prices have been compounding profitability challenges for farmers. “With high fertilizer issues in the spring along with other things, and then come […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971297492/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-joins-growing-list-of-states-allowing-farmers-to-use-reddyed-diesel-over-the-road/feed/ 0Michigan’s governor has declared a state of energy emergency, allowing temporary use of dyed diesel fuel on public roads. National Corn Growers Association President and Michigan farmer Matt Frostic tells Brownfield record diesel prices have been compounding profitability challenges for farmers. “With high fertilizer issues in the spring along with other things, and then come […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/epas-zeldin-aims-for-perfect-wotus-rule/ EPA’s Zeldin aims for “perfect” WOTUS rule https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971297321/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~EPAs-Zeldin-aims-for-perfect-WOTUS-rule/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971297321/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~EPAs-Zeldin-aims-for-perfect-WOTUS-rule/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:56:10 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318394 Perfecting the Waters of the U.S. rule.  EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says the WOTUS has lacked clarity. “You could use a term like ‘drought’ or ‘low tide’ and not define it, and then we can finalize a decision and not define it. And it ends up being an imperfect WOTUS definition.” He tells Brownfield the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971297321/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~EPAs-Zeldin-aims-for-perfect-WOTUS-rule/feed/ 0Perfecting the Waters of the U.S. rule.  EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says the WOTUS has lacked clarity. “You could use a term like ‘drought’ or ‘low tide’ and not define it, and then we can finalize a decision and not define it. And it ends up being an imperfect WOTUS definition.” He tells Brownfield the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/record-high-diesel-prices-could-change-2027-crop-year-plans/ Record high diesel prices could change 2027 crop year plans https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971297309/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-high-diesel-prices-could-change-crop-year-plans/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971297309/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-high-diesel-prices-could-change-crop-year-plans/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:55:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318395 A north-central Ohio farmer says record-high fuel costs will likely have an impact on his plans for the 2027 crop year. Owen Niese says he’s carefully evaluating every decision. “We’re going to be making some different decisions on how much and where to spread fertilizer,” he says. “It’s also how much tillage do we do […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971297309/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-high-diesel-prices-could-change-crop-year-plans/feed/ 0A north-central Ohio farmer says record-high fuel costs will likely have an impact on his plans for the 2027 crop year. Owen Niese says he’s carefully evaluating every decision. “We’re going to be making some different decisions on how much and where to spread fertilizer,” he says. “It’s also how much tillage do we do […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/illinois-denied-federal-disaster-assistance-in-august-storms/ Illinois denied federal disaster assistance in August storms https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971296982/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-denied-federal-disaster-assistance-in-August-storms/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971296982/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-denied-federal-disaster-assistance-in-August-storms/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:42:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318390 The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s decision to deny disaster assistance to several Illinois counties following a series of August storms is concerning. Jerry Costello says a letter from FEMA stated that assistance was “not warranted.” “We’ve had a lot of straight-line winds, not just tornadoes. Up […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971296982/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-denied-federal-disaster-assistance-in-August-storms/feed/ 0The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s decision to deny disaster assistance to several Illinois counties following a series of August storms is concerning. Jerry Costello says a letter from FEMA stated that assistance was “not warranted.” “We’ve had a lot of straight-line winds, not just tornadoes. Up […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/primient-expands-regenerative-agriculture-efforts-to-help-boost-farmer-profitability/ Primient expands regenerative agriculture efforts to help boost farmer profitability https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971296415/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Primient-expands-regenerative-agriculture-efforts-to-help-boost-farmer-profitability/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971296415/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Primient-expands-regenerative-agriculture-efforts-to-help-boost-farmer-profitability/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:12:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318386 A director of raw material procurement and trading says investments in regenerative agriculture could help strengthen the food supply chain ​and create opportunities for farmers. Brad Morrison is with corn-processor Primient. “We are promoting practices that can improve soil and water conservation,” he says. “We want to help producers produce more corn and help them […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971296415/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Primient-expands-regenerative-agriculture-efforts-to-help-boost-farmer-profitability/feed/ 0A director of raw material procurement and trading says investments in regenerative agriculture could help strengthen the food supply chain ​and create opportunities for farmers. Brad Morrison is with corn-processor Primient. “We are promoting practices that can improve soil and water conservation,” he says. “We want to help producers produce more corn and help them […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/strong-yields-highlight-northeast-nebraska-soybean-harvest/ Strong yields highlight northeast Nebraska soybean harvest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971296079/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Strong-yields-highlight-northeast-Nebraska-soybean-harvest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971296079/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Strong-yields-highlight-northeast-Nebraska-soybean-harvest/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:59:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318383 A northeast Nebraska farmer says he’s harvesting the best soybean crop he’s ever raised. “We’ve seen from mid 70s to over 80 (bushels per acre.)” Michael Stanek says despite a few weather setbacks, he says it’s been an incredible start. “Evidently the beans liked the growing season and the late rains that we received.” He […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971296079/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Strong-yields-highlight-northeast-Nebraska-soybean-harvest/feed/ 0A northeast Nebraska farmer says he’s harvesting the best soybean crop he’s ever raised. “We’ve seen from mid 70s to over 80 (bushels per acre.)” Michael Stanek says despite a few weather setbacks, he says it’s been an incredible start. “Evidently the beans liked the growing season and the late rains that we received.” He […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2873/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971293289/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971293289/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:13:57 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=318381 Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet.  Bids and asking prices haven’t surfaced.  This comes following another very slow week of business last week.  Significant trade volume is likely going to hold out until sometime Thursday or Friday.  Boxed beef was higher at midday with solid demand for moderate offerings.  Choice was up $1.93 at […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971293289/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet.  Bids and asking prices haven’t surfaced.  This comes following another very slow week of business last week.  Significant trade volume is likely going to hold out until sometime Thursday or Friday.  Boxed beef was higher at midday with solid demand for moderate offerings.  Choice was up $1.93 at […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/documentation-key-to-highway-red-dye-diesel-use/ Documentation key to highway red dye diesel use https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971293073/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Documentation-key-to-highway-red-dye-diesel-use/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971293073/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Documentation-key-to-highway-red-dye-diesel-use/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:06:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318378 The associate director of transportation and infrastructure with the Illinois Farm Bureau says more guidance has been released for farmers wanting to use red dyed diesel on the highway. Rodney Knittel says documentation is key. “The Illinois Department of Revenue gave out a list of needed documentation, including, license plate number associated with the dye […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971293073/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Documentation-key-to-highway-red-dye-diesel-use/feed/ 0The associate director of transportation and infrastructure with the Illinois Farm Bureau says more guidance has been released for farmers wanting to use red dyed diesel on the highway. Rodney Knittel says documentation is key. “The Illinois Department of Revenue gave out a list of needed documentation, including, license plate number associated with the dye […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cheese-nonfat-dry-milk-lead-monday-cme-cash-dairy-prices/ Cheese, nonfat dry milk lead Monday CME cash dairy prices https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971293076/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cheese-nonfat-dry-milk-lead-Monday-CME-cash-dairy-prices/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971293076/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cheese-nonfat-dry-milk-lead-Monday-CME-cash-dairy-prices/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:02:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=318380 Cash dairy prices were mostly up Monday to start the week at the CME.   Dry whey was unchanged at $0.86. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0050 to $1.39. Four sales were reported ranging from $1.38 to $1.39.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.4525. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.0050 to $1.27. Eighteen sales were reported […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971293076/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cheese-nonfat-dry-milk-lead-Monday-CME-cash-dairy-prices/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mostly up Monday to start the week at the CME.   Dry whey was unchanged at $0.86. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0050 to $1.39. Four sales were reported ranging from $1.38 to $1.39.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.4525. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.0050 to $1.27. Eighteen sales were reported […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/harvest-reports-continue-to-influence-corn-prices/ Harvest reports continue to influence corn prices https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971293079/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-reports-continue-to-influence-corn-prices/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971293079/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-reports-continue-to-influence-corn-prices/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:00:43 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318379 An ag economist says harvest results and crop quality are among the key factors influencing the corn market right now. Allendale’s Greg McBride says the market has a clearer picture of this year’s crop. “There are going to be some quality concerns in some of these areas whether that’s corn or beans,” he said. “We’re […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971293079/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-reports-continue-to-influence-corn-prices/feed/ 0An ag economist says harvest results and crop quality are among the key factors influencing the corn market right now. Allendale’s Greg McBride says the market has a clearer picture of this year’s crop. “There are going to be some quality concerns in some of these areas whether that’s corn or beans,” he said. “We’re […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/alfalfa-yield-improves-slightly-year-over-year/ Alfalfa yield improves slightly year-over-year https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971292821/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Alfalfa-yield-improves-slightly-yearoveryear/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971292821/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Alfalfa-yield-improves-slightly-yearoveryear/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:56:16 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318274 USDA is projecting a larger alfalfa crop in 2026, while expecting production of other types of hay to decline. Alfalfa and mixtures production is pegged at 50.562 million tons, 6% larger than the August estimate and 1% more than 2025, thanks to slightly higher acreage and a modest rise in average yield, at 14.685 million […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971292821/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Alfalfa-yield-improves-slightly-yearoveryear/feed/ 0USDA is projecting a larger alfalfa crop in 2026, while expecting production of other types of hay to decline. Alfalfa and mixtures production is pegged at 50.562 million tons, 6% larger than the August estimate and 1% more than 2025, thanks to slightly higher acreage and a modest rise in average yield, at 14.685 million […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/seed-industry-watching-farm-bill-and-trade-developments/ Seed industry watching farm bill and trade developments https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971291006/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Seed-industry-watching-farm-bill-and-trade-developments/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971291006/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Seed-industry-watching-farm-bill-and-trade-developments/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:52:59 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318374 The president and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association says several key policy issues remain on their agenda before the end of 2026. Andy LaVigne says getting a new five-year farm bill across the finish line is at the top of the list. “We really would hate to come back next year and have […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971291006/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Seed-industry-watching-farm-bill-and-trade-developments/feed/ 0The president and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association says several key policy issues remain on their agenda before the end of 2026. Andy LaVigne says getting a new five-year farm bill across the finish line is at the top of the list. “We really would hate to come back next year and have […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/soybean-discoloration-reaches-west-central-missouri-but-yields-hold-steady/ Soybean discoloration reaches west central Missouri, but yields hold steady https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971290859/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-discoloration-reaches-west-central-Missouri-but-yields-hold-steady/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971290859/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-discoloration-reaches-west-central-Missouri-but-yields-hold-steady/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:44:53 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318370 A farmer in west central Missouri is finding discolored soybeans as he starts harvesting this week. “I think most everyone is seeing the same discoloration. They’re just kind of ugly, but the yield seems to be holding,” Tom Waters, a farmer in Ray County, tells Brownfield. “We’re not getting any dock for the discoloration, it’s […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971290859/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-discoloration-reaches-west-central-Missouri-but-yields-hold-steady/feed/ 0A farmer in west central Missouri is finding discolored soybeans as he starts harvesting this week. “I think most everyone is seeing the same discoloration. They’re just kind of ugly, but the yield seems to be holding,” Tom Waters, a farmer in Ray County, tells Brownfield. “We’re not getting any dock for the discoloration, it’s […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-and-upgraded-mu-facilities-aim-to-strengthen-missouri-agriculture/ New and upgraded MU facilities aim to strengthen Missouri agriculture https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971290145/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-and-upgraded-MU-facilities-aim-to-strengthen-Missouri-agriculture/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971290145/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-and-upgraded-MU-facilities-aim-to-strengthen-Missouri-agriculture/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:24:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318323 The University of Missouri is expanding its ag research, education and workforce development capabilities with four new and upgraded facilities. That includes processing and equipment updates for Missouri Foundation Seed. Denny Mertz farms in eastern Missouri and is a board member on the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, which supports the program. “It’s important for farmers […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971290145/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-and-upgraded-MU-facilities-aim-to-strengthen-Missouri-agriculture/feed/ 0The University of Missouri is expanding its ag research, education and workforce development capabilities with four new and upgraded facilities. That includes processing and equipment updates for Missouri Foundation Seed. Denny Mertz farms in eastern Missouri and is a board member on the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, which supports the program. “It’s important for farmers […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ncerc-expansion-seen-as-investment-in-the-future-of-ag/ NCERC expansion seen as investment in the future of ag https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971290142/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NCERC-expansion-seen-as-investment-in-the-future-of-ag/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971290142/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NCERC-expansion-seen-as-investment-in-the-future-of-ag/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:24:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=318349 The executive director of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says expanding the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is monumental for the industry. Rodney Weinzierl says the organization’s $2 million investment into the project is an opportunity to further boost corn demand. “Look at the cost and the efficiency gains […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971290142/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NCERC-expansion-seen-as-investment-in-the-future-of-ag/feed/ 0The executive director of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says expanding the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is monumental for the industry. Rodney Weinzierl says the organization’s $2 million investment into the project is an opportunity to further boost corn demand. “Look at the cost and the efficiency gains […]

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