Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:49:42 +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/semi-automatic-milking-system-called-game-changer/ Semi-automatic milking system called “game changer” https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953400608/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Semiautomatic-milking-system-called-%e2%80%9cgame-changer%e2%80%9d/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953400608/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Semiautomatic-milking-system-called-%e2%80%9cgame-changer%e2%80%9d/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:43:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309360 A milking system that reduces labor by using robotic milk technology is now available. James Bringe with GEA tells Brownfield dairy farmers have been asking for a simple semi-automatic milking system.  He says the farmer simply puts the milking unit on the cow and moves on to the next cow. “Once the unit is applied, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953400608/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Semiautomatic-milking-system-called-%e2%80%9cgame-changer%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0A milking system that reduces labor by using robotic milk technology is now available. James Bringe with GEA tells Brownfield dairy farmers have been asking for a simple semi-automatic milking system.  He says the farmer simply puts the milking unit on the cow and moves on to the next cow. “Once the unit is applied, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/group-says-epas-rvo-targets-left-out-biogas/ Group says EPA’s RVO targets left out biogas https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953399294/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Group-says-EPA%e2%80%99s-RVO-targets-left-out-biogas/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953399294/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Group-says-EPA%e2%80%99s-RVO-targets-left-out-biogas/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:11:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309343 The American Biogas Council says the EPA’s recently-announced Renewable Volume Obligations for renewable fuel were good for ethanol and biodiesel, but inadequate for biogas. Executive Director Patrick Serfass says, “We think the volumes should have been a lot higher.” Patrick Serfass tells Brownfield the biogas sector has been growing at around 20% for each of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953399294/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Group-says-EPA%e2%80%99s-RVO-targets-left-out-biogas/feed/ 0The American Biogas Council says the EPA’s recently-announced Renewable Volume Obligations for renewable fuel were good for ethanol and biodiesel, but inadequate for biogas. Executive Director Patrick Serfass says, “We think the volumes should have been a lot higher.” Patrick Serfass tells Brownfield the biogas sector has been growing at around 20% for each of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/adjustments-to-breeding-and-surveillance-practices-amid-new-world-screwworm-concerns/ Adjustments to breeding and surveillance practices amid New World screwworm concerns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953398586/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Adjustments-to-breeding-and-surveillance-practices-amid-New-World-screwworm-concerns/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953398586/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Adjustments-to-breeding-and-surveillance-practices-amid-New-World-screwworm-concerns/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:00:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309359 A cow-calf producer in south Texas says the threat of New World screwworm has had an impact on animal husbandry practices.   Stephen Diebel president of the Texas Southwest Cattle Raisers Association says producers need to be proactive. “We’re going to have to be very diligent with regards to really short and concise breeding seasons,” he says. “I think that we’re going to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953398586/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Adjustments-to-breeding-and-surveillance-practices-amid-New-World-screwworm-concerns/feed/ 0A cow-calf producer in south Texas says the threat of New World screwworm has had an impact on animal husbandry practices.   Stephen Diebel president of the Texas Southwest Cattle Raisers Association says producers need to be proactive. “We’re going to have to be very diligent with regards to really short and concise breeding seasons,” he says. “I think that we’re going to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/late-season-fertilizer-purchases-above-normal-as-market-tightens/ Late-season fertilizer purchases above normal as market tightens https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953397086/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lateseason-fertilizer-purchases-above-normal-as-market-tightens/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953397086/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lateseason-fertilizer-purchases-above-normal-as-market-tightens/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:27:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309358 A fertilizer market analyst says last-minute purchases are running higher than usual, as much of the supply is typically secured well before planting begins. “Normally I would say a lot of it is already locked up,” said Josh Linville, the vice president of fertilizer for Stone X Group. “Maybe some side dress tons and things […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953397086/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lateseason-fertilizer-purchases-above-normal-as-market-tightens/feed/ 0A fertilizer market analyst says last-minute purchases are running higher than usual, as much of the supply is typically secured well before planting begins. “Normally I would say a lot of it is already locked up,” said Josh Linville, the vice president of fertilizer for Stone X Group. “Maybe some side dress tons and things […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/jbs-agrees-to-resume-talks-prompting-end-to-three-week-worker-strike-in-greeley-colorado/ JBS agrees to resume talks, prompting end to three‑week worker strike in Greeley, Colorado https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953396723/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~JBS-agrees-to-resume-talks-prompting-end-to-three%e2%80%91week-worker-strike-in-Greeley-Colorado/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953396723/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~JBS-agrees-to-resume-talks-prompting-end-to-three%e2%80%91week-worker-strike-in-Greeley-Colorado/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:20:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309357 Workers at the JBS meat processing facility in Greeley, Colorado are set to return to work, ending a strike that’s lasted nearly three weeks. The slaughter capacity at JBS in Greeley is 5,500 head, or about 5 percent of the approximate daily total beef slaughter capacity in the U.S. United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 President Kim Cordova […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953396723/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~JBS-agrees-to-resume-talks-prompting-end-to-three%e2%80%91week-worker-strike-in-Greeley-Colorado/feed/ 0Workers at the JBS meat processing facility in Greeley, Colorado are set to return to work, ending a strike that’s lasted nearly three weeks. The slaughter capacity at JBS in Greeley is 5,500 head, or about 5 percent of the approximate daily total beef slaughter capacity in the U.S. United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 President Kim Cordova […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/brad-finstad-new-farmer-aid-could-reach-20-billion/ Brad Finstad: new farmer aid could reach $20 billion https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953393180/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brad-Finstad-new-farmer-aid-could-reach-billion/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953393180/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brad-Finstad-new-farmer-aid-could-reach-billion/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:34:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309355 A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says another round of farmer aid could total $15 to $20 billion. Minnesota Republican Brad Finstad calls the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program payments being distributed now a “band aid” as farmers deal with low commodity prices and high input costs. “Obviously it’s not going to fix everything, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953393180/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brad-Finstad-new-farmer-aid-could-reach-billion/feed/ 0A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says another round of farmer aid could total $15 to $20 billion. Minnesota Republican Brad Finstad calls the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program payments being distributed now a “band aid” as farmers deal with low commodity prices and high input costs. “Obviously it’s not going to fix everything, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/corn-sorghum-export-inspections-stay-ahead-of-last-marketing-year/ Corn, sorghum export inspections stay ahead of last marketing year https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953393000/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-sorghum-export-inspections-stay-ahead-of-last-marketing-year/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953393000/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-sorghum-export-inspections-stay-ahead-of-last-marketing-year/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:31:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309356 Corn continues to leave U.S. ports at a fast pace. The USDA says corn export inspections during the week ending April 2nd were up sharply on the year as purchases by the key markets of Mexico and Japan left shore. Sorghum was also above a year ago thanks to strong demand from China. Soybeans were […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953393000/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-sorghum-export-inspections-stay-ahead-of-last-marketing-year/feed/ 0Corn continues to leave U.S. ports at a fast pace. The USDA says corn export inspections during the week ending April 2nd were up sharply on the year as purchases by the key markets of Mexico and Japan left shore. Sorghum was also above a year ago thanks to strong demand from China. Soybeans were […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/middle-east-conflict-could-drive-higher-food-prices-economist-says/ Middle East conflict could drive higher food prices, economist says https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953391761/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Middle-East-conflict-could-drive-higher-food-prices-economist-says/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953391761/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Middle-East-conflict-could-drive-higher-food-prices-economist-says/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:59:57 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309350 An ag economist says the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could have lasting ripple effects throughout the entire food supply chain. Ken Foster with Purdue University says labor, transportation, and energy disruptions are driving broader price increases. “It’s affecting almost the whole food dollar,” he says. “It’s having impacts at the farm level through […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953391761/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Middle-East-conflict-could-drive-higher-food-prices-economist-says/feed/ 0An ag economist says the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could have lasting ripple effects throughout the entire food supply chain. Ken Foster with Purdue University says labor, transportation, and energy disruptions are driving broader price increases. “It’s affecting almost the whole food dollar,” he says. “It’s having impacts at the farm level through […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2744/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953391764/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953391764/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:58:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=309353 Direct cash cattle trade activity was quiet to start the week.  Typical for a Monday.  Buyers and sellers have been busy preparing for the week ahead and bids and asking prices haven’t surfaced.  Significant trade volume isn’t expected to take place until sometime Thursday or Friday.  Deals last week took place mostly on Thursday with […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953391764/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity was quiet to start the week.  Typical for a Monday.  Buyers and sellers have been busy preparing for the week ahead and bids and asking prices haven’t surfaced.  Significant trade volume isn’t expected to take place until sometime Thursday or Friday.  Deals last week took place mostly on Thursday with […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cash-dairy-prices-steady-to-lower-monday-5/ Cash dairy prices steady to lower Monday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953391032/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-steady-to-lower-Monday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953391032/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-steady-to-lower-Monday/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:53:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=309352 Cash dairy prices were steady to lower on Monday, except for whey at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey was up $0.0025 at $0.69.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.6725.  No sales were recorded.  Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.5925.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was down $0.0375 at $1.79, wiping out Friday’s gain.  Twenty sales were recorded, ranging from $1.74 to $1.78.  Nonfat dry milk was down $0.01 at $1.9625.  No sales were recorded. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953391032/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-steady-to-lower-Monday/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were steady to lower on Monday, except for whey at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey was up $0.0025 at $0.69.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.6725.  No sales were recorded.  Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.5925.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was down $0.0375 at $1.79, wiping out Friday’s gain.  Twenty sales were recorded, ranging from $1.74 to $1.78.  Nonfat dry milk was down $0.01 at $1.9625.  No sales were recorded. 

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/2026/04/new-gene-discovery-could-help-soybeans-fight-scn/ New Gene Discovery Could Help Soybeans Fight SCN https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953391023/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-Gene-Discovery-Could-Help-Soybeans-Fight-SCN/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953391023/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-Gene-Discovery-Could-Help-Soybeans-Fight-SCN/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:49:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?p=309347 Scientists have identified a gene, GM SNAP 14, that plays a key role in how soybean plants respond to SCN infection. The Director of Licensing and Commercialization, Bryan Stobaugh, says the findings from checkoff-funded research turn a costly problem into something farmers can better control. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953391023/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-Gene-Discovery-Could-Help-Soybeans-Fight-SCN/feed/ 0Scientists have identified a gene, GM SNAP 14, that plays a key role in how soybean plants respond to SCN infection. The Director of Licensing and Commercialization, Bryan Stobaugh, says the findings from checkoff-funded research turn a costly problem into something farmers can better control. 

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-planting-season-lifting-farmer-optimism-despite-economic-global-pressures/ Iowa planting season lifting farmer optimism despite economic, global pressures https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953390618/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-planting-season-lifting-farmer-optimism-despite-economic-global-pressures/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953390618/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-planting-season-lifting-farmer-optimism-despite-economic-global-pressures/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:40:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309348 The CEO of the Agribusiness Association of Iowa says the start of planting season is lifting farmer sentiment across the state. Julie Kenney tells Brownfield that’s happening despite a downturn in the ag economy and ongoing tensions in the Middle East. “When the economy is down and you feel like you are in one of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953390618/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-planting-season-lifting-farmer-optimism-despite-economic-global-pressures/feed/ 0The CEO of the Agribusiness Association of Iowa says the start of planting season is lifting farmer sentiment across the state. Julie Kenney tells Brownfield that’s happening despite a downturn in the ag economy and ongoing tensions in the Middle East. “When the economy is down and you feel like you are in one of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/expanding-global-markets-key-as-biofuel-policy-remains-uncertain/ Expanding global markets key as biofuel policy remains uncertain https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953388122/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Expanding-global-markets-key-as-biofuel-policy-remains-uncertain/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953388122/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Expanding-global-markets-key-as-biofuel-policy-remains-uncertain/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:53:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309345 The CEO of Kansas Corn says uncertainty over domestic biofuels policy makes it even more important for the U.S. to diversify export markets. Josh Roe says ethanol exports could easily hit 2.4 billion gallons this marketing year. “Our neighbor to the north, Canada (has) several provinces blending at an E15 baseline-fuel through there. We’ve seen […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953388122/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Expanding-global-markets-key-as-biofuel-policy-remains-uncertain/feed/ 0The CEO of Kansas Corn says uncertainty over domestic biofuels policy makes it even more important for the U.S. to diversify export markets. Josh Roe says ethanol exports could easily hit 2.4 billion gallons this marketing year. “Our neighbor to the north, Canada (has) several provinces blending at an E15 baseline-fuel through there. We’ve seen […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wisconsin-farm-groups-await-governors-decision-on-key-bills/ Wisconsin farm groups await Governor’s decision on key bills https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953384498/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-farm-groups-await-Governor%e2%80%99s-decision-on-key-bills/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953384498/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-farm-groups-await-Governor%e2%80%99s-decision-on-key-bills/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:53:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309338 UPDATE: Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 131 addressing PFAS contamination shortly after this article was published Monday morning 4/6/26. Wisconsin’s ag coalition remains hopeful that additional ag legislation will be signed into law by Governor Tony Evers. Jason Mugnaini with Wisconsin Farm Bureau tells Brownfield there is currently no liability protection for farmers […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953384498/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-farm-groups-await-Governor%e2%80%99s-decision-on-key-bills/feed/ 0UPDATE: Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 131 addressing PFAS contamination shortly after this article was published Monday morning 4/6/26. Wisconsin’s ag coalition remains hopeful that additional ag legislation will be signed into law by Governor Tony Evers. Jason Mugnaini with Wisconsin Farm Bureau tells Brownfield there is currently no liability protection for farmers […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/clean-until-canopy/ Clean Until Canopy https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953383379/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Clean-Until-Canopy/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953383379/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Clean-Until-Canopy/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:38:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=309339 Weed control is coming into focus as farmers begin the 2026 growing season.  Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Dennis Holland says post-emergence herbicide applications and layering residuals are vital to a successful program. He tells Brownfield growers can prevent weeds and seedlings from emerging, as well as take out any escapes. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953383379/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Clean-Until-Canopy/feed/ 0Weed control is coming into focus as farmers begin the 2026 growing season.  Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Dennis Holland says post-emergence herbicide applications and layering residuals are vital to a successful program. He tells Brownfield growers can prevent weeds and seedlings from emerging, as well as take out any escapes. 

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/some-missouri-producers-are-seeing-early-alfalfa-weevil-pressure/ Some Missouri producers are seeing early alfalfa weevil pressure https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953198738/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Some-Missouri-producers-are-seeing-early-alfalfa-weevil-pressure/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953198738/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Some-Missouri-producers-are-seeing-early-alfalfa-weevil-pressure/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:20:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309328 The market manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says he’s hearing early reports of Alfalfa weevil pressure.  Tony Hancock tells Brownfield, “It may not the earliest we’ve ever been in history, but it’s definitely early.” He says some producers have already had to spray. “Some of them have sprayed twice or getting very close to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953198738/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Some-Missouri-producers-are-seeing-early-alfalfa-weevil-pressure/feed/ 0The market manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says he’s hearing early reports of Alfalfa weevil pressure.  Tony Hancock tells Brownfield, “It may not the earliest we’ve ever been in history, but it’s definitely early.” He says some producers have already had to spray. “Some of them have sprayed twice or getting very close to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/a-light-round-of-direct-cattle-business-on-friday/ A light round of direct cattle business on Friday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953198318/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-light-round-of-direct-cattle-business-on-Friday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953198318/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-light-round-of-direct-cattle-business-on-Friday/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:11:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=309327 Direct cash cattle trade activity was relatively quiet Friday, with a few deals reported in the South.  For the week, live deals in the South were at $245 to $246, $8 to $9 higher than the previous week’s weighted averages.  Dressed deals in the North were at mostly $385, $13 higher than the prior week’s […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953198318/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-light-round-of-direct-cattle-business-on-Friday/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity was relatively quiet Friday, with a few deals reported in the South.  For the week, live deals in the South were at $245 to $246, $8 to $9 higher than the previous week’s weighted averages.  Dressed deals in the North were at mostly $385, $13 higher than the prior week’s […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/the-cool-weather-isnt-over-yet/ The cool weather isn’t over yet https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953191352/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-cool-weather-isnt-over-yet/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953191352/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-cool-weather-isnt-over-yet/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:59:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309325 The principal atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions says he’s expecting a volatile next few weeks of weather. Eric Snodgrass tells Brownfield it’s windy, and the cold isn’t over. “We have big snows coming for the Northern Plains. The Dakotas getting into Minnesota. That’s certainly on the table,” he says. “I’ve got a lot of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953191352/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-cool-weather-isnt-over-yet/feed/ 0The principal atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions says he’s expecting a volatile next few weeks of weather. Eric Snodgrass tells Brownfield it’s windy, and the cold isn’t over. “We have big snows coming for the Northern Plains. The Dakotas getting into Minnesota. That’s certainly on the table,” he says. “I’ve got a lot of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/south-dakota-winter-wheat-crop-at-risk/ South Dakota winter wheat crop at risk, even with recent rain https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953190995/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-winter-wheat-crop-at-risk-even-with-recent-rain/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953190995/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-winter-wheat-crop-at-risk-even-with-recent-rain/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:56:47 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309323 A farmer in south-central South Dakota says the farm received some much-needed moisture ahead of the Easter weekend. Bryan Jorgensen tells Brownfield “we’re just at one inch, maybe an inch and a quarter. That’s the most we’ve had since August.” He says fall was extremely dry. While the early planted winter wheat established well, later […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953190995/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-winter-wheat-crop-at-risk-even-with-recent-rain/feed/ 0A farmer in south-central South Dakota says the farm received some much-needed moisture ahead of the Easter weekend. Bryan Jorgensen tells Brownfield “we’re just at one inch, maybe an inch and a quarter. That’s the most we’ve had since August.” He says fall was extremely dry. While the early planted winter wheat established well, later […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wisconsin-survey-seeks-custom-farming-information/ Wisconsin survey seeks custom farming information https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953190944/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-survey-seeks-custom-farming-information/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953190944/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-survey-seeks-custom-farming-information/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:55:44 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309322 The University of Wisconsin is asking farmers and custom operators to share information about custom services. Economics professor Paul Mitchell tells Brownfield that instead of relying on USDA data, they’re doing their own survey. “This time is our second time ever doing one and we’re hoping to get good responses again and to build our […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953190944/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-survey-seeks-custom-farming-information/feed/ 0The University of Wisconsin is asking farmers and custom operators to share information about custom services. Economics professor Paul Mitchell tells Brownfield that instead of relying on USDA data, they’re doing their own survey. “This time is our second time ever doing one and we’re hoping to get good responses again and to build our […]

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