Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Thu, 07 May 2026 10:08:22 +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/weathers/brownfield-ag-weather-today-1283/ Brownfield Ag Weather Today https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955467332/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955467332/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/#respond Thu, 07 May 2026 10:30:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=310921 Frost and freezes will broadly occur again on Thursday morning across the Plains and Midwest, possibly extending as far south as the northern panhandle of Texas. Subsequently, much of the country will experience a gradual warming trend, although chilly conditions will linger from the northern Plains into the Northeast. Meanwhile, a couple of rounds of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955467332/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/feed/ 0Frost and freezes will broadly occur again on Thursday morning across the Plains and Midwest, possibly extending as far south as the northern panhandle of Texas. Subsequently, much of the country will experience a gradual warming trend, although chilly conditions will linger from the northern Plains into the Northeast. Meanwhile, a couple of rounds of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/seed-industry-feeling-pressure-from-tariffs/ Seed industry feeling pressure from tariffs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955465730/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Seed-industry-feeling-pressure-from-tariffs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955465730/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Seed-industry-feeling-pressure-from-tariffs/#respond Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310908 Tariffs are having an impact on the seed industry. Andy LaVigne is the president and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association and says, “When we move seed from one season to another country for another season’s production – and bring it back to the U.S. – we’re paying a tariff on that seed coming […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955465730/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Seed-industry-feeling-pressure-from-tariffs/feed/ 0Tariffs are having an impact on the seed industry. Andy LaVigne is the president and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association and says, “When we move seed from one season to another country for another season’s production – and bring it back to the U.S. – we’re paying a tariff on that seed coming […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/the-need-for-increased-credit-limits/ The need for increased credit limits https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955465733/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-need-for-increased-credit-limits/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955465733/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-need-for-increased-credit-limits/#respond Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=310903 All eyes shifted to the US Senate after the House recently passed its version of the farm bill. On this episode, Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman discusses what’s needed out of the Senate farm bill – including updated standards for credit limits.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955465733/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-need-for-increased-credit-limits/feed/ 0All eyes shifted to the US Senate after the House recently passed its version of the farm bill. On this episode, Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman discusses what’s needed out of the Senate farm bill – including updated standards for credit limits.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usmca-continuation-important-to-farmers-others/ USMCA continuation important to farmers, others https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955463807/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USMCA-continuation-important-to-farmers-others/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955463807/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USMCA-continuation-important-to-farmers-others/#respond Thu, 07 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310910 Maintaining the USMCA trade deal with minor adjustments was the common message from farmers, processors, and government officials in Green Bay on Wednesday.  Brian Kuehl with Farmers for  Free Trade tells Brownfield improved access for U.S. dairy is needed, “But overall, it’s an amazing deal, and we want to keep it intact, so the administration […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955463807/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USMCA-continuation-important-to-farmers-others/feed/ 0Maintaining the USMCA trade deal with minor adjustments was the common message from farmers, processors, and government officials in Green Bay on Wednesday.  Brian Kuehl with Farmers for  Free Trade tells Brownfield improved access for U.S. dairy is needed, “But overall, it’s an amazing deal, and we want to keep it intact, so the administration […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/competition-intensifies-for-cropland-close-to-se-wisconsin-dairies/ Competition intensifies for cropland close to SE Wisconsin dairies https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955423505/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Competition-intensifies-for-cropland-close-to-SE-Wisconsin-dairies/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955423505/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Competition-intensifies-for-cropland-close-to-SE-Wisconsin-dairies/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 20:58:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310900 An ag real estate appraiser says farmland values are surging in southeastern Wisconsin. David Kluck with Compeer Financial tells Brownfield the market has risen 25 to 35 percent since December. “And that is reflective of a limited amount of cropland available for sale, and a push into the market by farming operations that have a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955423505/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Competition-intensifies-for-cropland-close-to-SE-Wisconsin-dairies/feed/ 0An ag real estate appraiser says farmland values are surging in southeastern Wisconsin. David Kluck with Compeer Financial tells Brownfield the market has risen 25 to 35 percent since December. “And that is reflective of a limited amount of cropland available for sale, and a push into the market by farming operations that have a […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/national-4-h-council-ignite-initiative-helping-members-implement-change-through-real-world-experiences/ National 4-H Council Ignite initiative helping members implement change through real-world experiences https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955422665/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~National-H-Council-Ignite-initiative-helping-members-implement-change-through-realworld-experiences/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955422665/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~National-H-Council-Ignite-initiative-helping-members-implement-change-through-realworld-experiences/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 20:45:54 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310895 The National 4-H Council’s Ignite initiative is giving members the tools they need to implement change in their communities. Owen Brosanders, this year’s 4-H Youth in Action award winner, developed a sustainability action plan at his school.  “I live in an area in Tucson, Arizona, where we’re experiencing one of the greatest effects of heat, so to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955422665/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~National-H-Council-Ignite-initiative-helping-members-implement-change-through-realworld-experiences/feed/ 0The National 4-H Council’s Ignite initiative is giving members the tools they need to implement change in their communities. Owen Brosanders, this year’s 4-H Youth in Action award winner, developed a sustainability action plan at his school.  “I live in an area in Tucson, Arizona, where we’re experiencing one of the greatest effects of heat, so to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/great-lakes-states-and-provinces-unite-on-sustainable-farming-research-and-innovation-plan/ Great Lakes states and provinces unite on sustainable farming research and innovation plan https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955422659/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Great-Lakes-states-and-provinces-unite-on-sustainable-farming-research-and-innovation-plan/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955422659/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Great-Lakes-states-and-provinces-unite-on-sustainable-farming-research-and-innovation-plan/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 20:45:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310894 Governors across the Great Lakes region are prioritizing sustainable agriculture and research as part of a new collaboration. Cailyn Andrews is the program manager of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Sustainable Agriculture Initiative. “It is an opportunity for all of the state and provincial departments and ministries of agriculture to work together to advance sustainable […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955422659/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Great-Lakes-states-and-provinces-unite-on-sustainable-farming-research-and-innovation-plan/feed/ 0Governors across the Great Lakes region are prioritizing sustainable agriculture and research as part of a new collaboration. Cailyn Andrews is the program manager of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Sustainable Agriculture Initiative. “It is an opportunity for all of the state and provincial departments and ministries of agriculture to work together to advance sustainable […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-corn-pulled-lower-by-crude-oil-planting/ Soybeans, corn pulled lower by crude oil, planting https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955421585/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-pulled-lower-by-crude-oil-planting/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955421585/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-pulled-lower-by-crude-oil-planting/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 20:37:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310852 Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Soybeans followed bean and crude oils, while watching U.S. planting and the situation in Iran. Traders are also waiting for next week’s high-level meeting between the U.S. and China. Assuming ag trade, and soybeans, are a part of the discussion, the big unknown is if China […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955421585/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-pulled-lower-by-crude-oil-planting/feed/ 0Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Soybeans followed bean and crude oils, while watching U.S. planting and the situation in Iran. Traders are also waiting for next week’s high-level meeting between the U.S. and China. Assuming ag trade, and soybeans, are a part of the discussion, the big unknown is if China […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/bode-policy-gaps-hurting-u-s-ag-markets/ Bode: Policy gaps hurting U.S. ag markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955421495/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bode-Policy-gaps-hurting-US-ag-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955421495/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bode-Policy-gaps-hurting-US-ag-markets/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 20:32:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310893 The CEO of the Corn Refiners Association says federal policy must do a better job of supporting market access for ag producers. John Bode says the industry needs data driven and risked-based measures to help improve domestic demand. “Right now, they’re being very disrupted with the assaults on seed oils and other products that are […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955421495/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bode-Policy-gaps-hurting-US-ag-markets/feed/ 0The CEO of the Corn Refiners Association says federal policy must do a better job of supporting market access for ag producers. John Bode says the industry needs data driven and risked-based measures to help improve domestic demand. “Right now, they’re being very disrupted with the assaults on seed oils and other products that are […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farmers-press-ustr-to-avoid-actions-that-could-hurt-ag-exports-in-section-301-hearings/ Farmers press USTR to avoid actions that could hurt ag exports in Section 301 hearings https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955421138/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-press-USTR-to-avoid-actions-that-could-hurt-ag-exports-in-Section-hearings/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955421138/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-press-USTR-to-avoid-actions-that-could-hurt-ag-exports-in-Section-hearings/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 20:28:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310883 Farmers are asking the U.S. Trade Representative to do no harm to agriculture in ongoing trade negotiations. American Soybean Association’s Dave Walton was one of several ag leaders to testify this week as part of Section 301 Investigation hearings. “We’re telling USTR to be cautious about how to handle the tariffs on other products because […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955421138/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-press-USTR-to-avoid-actions-that-could-hurt-ag-exports-in-Section-hearings/feed/ 0Farmers are asking the U.S. Trade Representative to do no harm to agriculture in ongoing trade negotiations. American Soybean Association’s Dave Walton was one of several ag leaders to testify this week as part of Section 301 Investigation hearings. “We’re telling USTR to be cautious about how to handle the tariffs on other products because […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/illinois-bacon-day/ Illinois Bacon Day https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955421081/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-Bacon-Day/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955421081/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-Bacon-Day/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 20:24:47 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310889 The president of the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) says May 6th has been proclaimed Illinois Bacon Day. Katie Brown, who’s a 5th generation hog farmer in Christian County, says the industry was well represented Wednesday to commemorate resolutions in the General Assembly recognizing pork’s role in the state. “We got to kind of bring […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955421081/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-Bacon-Day/feed/ 0The president of the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) says May 6th has been proclaimed Illinois Bacon Day. Katie Brown, who’s a 5th generation hog farmer in Christian County, says the industry was well represented Wednesday to commemorate resolutions in the General Assembly recognizing pork’s role in the state. “We got to kind of bring […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-higher-at-midweek-8/ Cattle futures higher at midweek https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955421084/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-at-midweek/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955421084/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-at-midweek/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 20:24:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310892 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher and feeder cattle were up on tight supplies and oversold signals, feeders had additional support from the lower move in corn. June live cattle closed $.25 higher at $253.47 and August live cattle closed $.55 higher at $248.90.  August feeder cattle closed $.75 higher at […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955421084/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-at-midweek/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher and feeder cattle were up on tight supplies and oversold signals, feeders had additional support from the lower move in corn. June live cattle closed $.25 higher at $253.47 and August live cattle closed $.55 higher at $248.90.  August feeder cattle closed $.75 higher at […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/precision-ag-funding-included-in-house-farm-bill/ Precision ag funding included in House farm bill https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955421060/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Precision-ag-funding-included-in-House-farm-bill/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955421060/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Precision-ag-funding-included-in-House-farm-bill/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 20:20:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310890 The farm bill package recently passed out of the U.S. House includes legislation that expands access to precision agriculture tools. U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson tells Brownfield her PRECISE Act will help farmers reduce input costs and get more out of every acre. “At the heart of what we’ve been talking about with input costs, and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955421060/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Precision-ag-funding-included-in-House-farm-bill/feed/ 0The farm bill package recently passed out of the U.S. House includes legislation that expands access to precision agriculture tools. U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson tells Brownfield her PRECISE Act will help farmers reduce input costs and get more out of every acre. “At the heart of what we’ve been talking about with input costs, and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-may-6-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 6, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955420268/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-May/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955420268/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-May/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 20:12:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310851 Jul. corn $4.68 and 1/2, down 11 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans $11.94 and 3/4, down 16 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal $317.30, down $3.10Jul. soybean oil 75.02, down 189 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.17 and 1/4, down 10 and 1/2 centsJun. live cattle $253.47, up 25 centsAug. feeder cattle $373.05, up 75 centsJun. lean hogs $99.70, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955420268/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-May/feed/ 0Jul. corn $4.68 and 1/2, down 11 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans $11.94 and 3/4, down 16 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal $317.30, down $3.10Jul. soybean oil 75.02, down 189 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.17 and 1/4, down 10 and 1/2 centsJun. live cattle $253.47, up 25 centsAug. feeder cattle $373.05, up 75 centsJun. lean hogs $99.70, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/osu-study-highlights-impact-of-planting-depth-on-crop-yields/ OSU study highlights impact of planting depth on crop yields https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955420271/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~OSU-study-highlights-impact-of-planting-depth-on-crop-yields/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955420271/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~OSU-study-highlights-impact-of-planting-depth-on-crop-yields/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 20:12:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310884 New research from Ohio State University shows planting depth can help increase yields in early planting. Associate professor Alex Lindsey tells Brownfield, “Some growers have been utilizing a shallower planting depth, thinking that the upper areas of the soil will warm up sooner,” he says. “But, more uniformity in the temperature and moisture content may […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955420271/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~OSU-study-highlights-impact-of-planting-depth-on-crop-yields/feed/ 0New research from Ohio State University shows planting depth can help increase yields in early planting. Associate professor Alex Lindsey tells Brownfield, “Some growers have been utilizing a shallower planting depth, thinking that the upper areas of the soil will warm up sooner,” he says. “But, more uniformity in the temperature and moisture content may […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cme-cash-dairy-prices-higher-11/ CME cash dairy prices higher https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955418252/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-cash-dairy-prices-higher/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955418252/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-cash-dairy-prices-higher/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 19:56:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310882 Cash dairy prices were higher on Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, supported by strong exports and a weaker dollar. Dry whey up $0.0050 at $0.70. One sale was made at that price. Blocks up $0.03 at $1.66. Eleven sales were made from $1.63 to $1.66. Barrels unchanged at $1.6150. Butter up $0.03 at $1.64. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955418252/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-cash-dairy-prices-higher/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were higher on Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, supported by strong exports and a weaker dollar. Dry whey up $0.0050 at $0.70. One sale was made at that price. Blocks up $0.03 at $1.66. Eleven sales were made from $1.63 to $1.66. Barrels unchanged at $1.6150. Butter up $0.03 at $1.64. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rain-wind-complicate-some-weed-management-plans/ Rain, wind complicate some weed management plans https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955417754/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rain-wind-complicate-some-weed-management-plans/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955417754/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rain-wind-complicate-some-weed-management-plans/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 19:44:42 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310880 Kevin Bradley with University of Missouri Extension says weed control could be more expensive and less efficient this spring due to weather delays and reduced herbicide flexibility. “What we’ve seen so far is not setting us up for the best success at weed control in this coming season.” Rain and wind have impacted parts of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955417754/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rain-wind-complicate-some-weed-management-plans/feed/ 0Kevin Bradley with University of Missouri Extension says weed control could be more expensive and less efficient this spring due to weather delays and reduced herbicide flexibility. “What we’ve seen so far is not setting us up for the best success at weed control in this coming season.” Rain and wind have impacted parts of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-state-university-extension-beginning-farmer-field-days-building-collaboration-across-the-saginaw-valley/ Michigan State University Extension beginning farmer field days building collaboration across the Saginaw Valley https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955417757/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-State-University-Extension-beginning-farmer-field-days-building-collaboration-across-the-Saginaw-Valley/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955417757/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-State-University-Extension-beginning-farmer-field-days-building-collaboration-across-the-Saginaw-Valley/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 19:44:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310861 A beginning farmer says a network of mentors has helped their operation grow. Diversified produce and livestock farmer Taylor Schomaker has been working with her husband Ryan to reinvent the family’s centennial farm for the past six years. “It was a cash crop operation, so you can just envision this absolute blank slate, there’s nothing […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955417757/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-State-University-Extension-beginning-farmer-field-days-building-collaboration-across-the-Saginaw-Valley/feed/ 0A beginning farmer says a network of mentors has helped their operation grow. Diversified produce and livestock farmer Taylor Schomaker has been working with her husband Ryan to reinvent the family’s centennial farm for the past six years. “It was a cash crop operation, so you can just envision this absolute blank slate, there’s nothing […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-reports-big-week-to-week-gain-in-broiler-placements/ USDA reports big week-to-week gain in broiler placements https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955417760/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-reports-big-weektoweek-gain-in-broiler-placements/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955417760/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-reports-big-weektoweek-gain-in-broiler-placements/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 19:44:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310853 The USDA continues to point towards expanded broiler production. 256.758 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators last week, down 180,000 from the previous week, but up 3% from a year ago, with average hatchability at 79.4% of all eggs. 198.584 million broiler-type chicks were placed into meat production, surging 2.831 million head on the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955417760/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-reports-big-weektoweek-gain-in-broiler-placements/feed/ 0The USDA continues to point towards expanded broiler production. 256.758 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators last week, down 180,000 from the previous week, but up 3% from a year ago, with average hatchability at 79.4% of all eggs. 198.584 million broiler-type chicks were placed into meat production, surging 2.831 million head on the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ethanol-stocks-rise-as-weekly-production-holds-almost-steady/ Ethanol stocks rise as weekly production holds almost steady https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955411094/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-stocks-rise-as-weekly-production-holds-almost-steady/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955411094/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-stocks-rise-as-weekly-production-holds-almost-steady/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 18:12:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310873 U.S. ethanol stocks grew over the past week as demand slipped a little. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says the domestic supply of 26.02 million barrels was up 139,000 on the week and 829,000 on the year. Net inputs of ethanol purchased by refiners and blenders and the volume of gasoline supplied to the market […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955411094/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-stocks-rise-as-weekly-production-holds-almost-steady/feed/ 0U.S. ethanol stocks grew over the past week as demand slipped a little. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says the domestic supply of 26.02 million barrels was up 139,000 on the week and 829,000 on the year. Net inputs of ethanol purchased by refiners and blenders and the volume of gasoline supplied to the market […]

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