Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:41:34 +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/supporters-growers-split-on-cmes-sorghum-basis-futures/ Supporters, growers split on CME’s sorghum basis futures https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962641790/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Supporters-growers-split-on-CMEs-sorghum-basis-futures/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962641790/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Supporters-growers-split-on-CMEs-sorghum-basis-futures/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:12:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314363 There have been mixed reactions from some ag groups to the CME Group’s announcement that it would begin trading sorghum basis futures. Kansas State University ag economist Guy Allen says helps protect producers from risk in the market. “The sorghum futures is basically trading as a spread to corn, but you’ll be able to hedge […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962641790/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Supporters-growers-split-on-CMEs-sorghum-basis-futures/feed/ 0There have been mixed reactions from some ag groups to the CME Group’s announcement that it would begin trading sorghum basis futures. Kansas State University ag economist Guy Allen says helps protect producers from risk in the market. “The sorghum futures is basically trading as a spread to corn, but you’ll be able to hedge […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/lighthizer-agriculture-bears-the-brunt-of-global-trade-protectionism/ Lighthizer: agriculture bears the brunt of global trade protectionism https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962635283/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lighthizer-agriculture-bears-the-brunt-of-global-trade-protectionism/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962635283/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lighthizer-agriculture-bears-the-brunt-of-global-trade-protectionism/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:55:44 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314361 A former U.S. Trade Ambassador suggests the agriculture sector is often treated unfairly in trade negotiations. Robert Lighthizer uses U.S. bulk commodity agriculture as an example. “We’re more competitive, and we’re more discriminated against around the world. I’ve always said that no group suffers more from protectionism abroad than agriculture.” Speaking during the Iowa Farm […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962635283/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lighthizer-agriculture-bears-the-brunt-of-global-trade-protectionism/feed/ 0A former U.S. Trade Ambassador suggests the agriculture sector is often treated unfairly in trade negotiations. Robert Lighthizer uses U.S. bulk commodity agriculture as an example. “We’re more competitive, and we’re more discriminated against around the world. I’ve always said that no group suffers more from protectionism abroad than agriculture.” Speaking during the Iowa Farm […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/indiana-farmers-could-benefit-from-expansion-of-industrial-hemp-products/ Indiana farmers could benefit from expansion of industrial hemp products https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962635055/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-farmers-could-benefit-from-expansion-of-industrial-hemp-products/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962635055/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-farmers-could-benefit-from-expansion-of-industrial-hemp-products/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:50:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314358 The president of the Midwest Hemp Council says Indiana farmers are well-positioned to capitalized on new investments in the industrial hemp industry. Justin Swanson tells Brownfield, “Indiana is a wonderful place with the right soil to grow hemp,” he says. “Whether it’s grain, fiber, or cannabinoids, we want to see Indiana become a net exporter […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962635055/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-farmers-could-benefit-from-expansion-of-industrial-hemp-products/feed/ 0The president of the Midwest Hemp Council says Indiana farmers are well-positioned to capitalized on new investments in the industrial hemp industry. Justin Swanson tells Brownfield, “Indiana is a wonderful place with the right soil to grow hemp,” he says. “Whether it’s grain, fiber, or cannabinoids, we want to see Indiana become a net exporter […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/weather-impacting-weed-control/ Weather impacting weed control https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962608634/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weather-impacting-weed-control/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962608634/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weather-impacting-weed-control/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:30:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314353 A professor of weed science at the University of Illinois says many farmers have faced challenges in terms of weed control this year.  Aaron Hager tells Brownfield, “It’s been all over the board, around the state this year.”  He says, “We had some very good timely rainfalls when we were doing a lot of our […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962608634/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weather-impacting-weed-control/feed/ 0A professor of weed science at the University of Illinois says many farmers have faced challenges in terms of weed control this year.  Aaron Hager tells Brownfield, “It’s been all over the board, around the state this year.”  He says, “We had some very good timely rainfalls when we were doing a lot of our […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/indiana-hemp-shows-strong-growth-potential-despite-challenging-2026-growing-season/ Indiana hemp shows strong growth potential despite challenging 2026 growing season https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962606372/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-hemp-shows-strong-growth-potential-despite-challenging-growing-season/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962606372/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-hemp-shows-strong-growth-potential-despite-challenging-growing-season/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:22:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314350 Purdue Extension’s hemp specialist says 2026 has been a challenging year for many industrial hemp growers across the state. Margurite Bolt says variable weather patterns have slowed crop development.  “We had an exceptionally wet spring, so we had to fit our hemp into a dry window,” she says. “It has finally persisted and sent down […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962606372/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-hemp-shows-strong-growth-potential-despite-challenging-growing-season/feed/ 0Purdue Extension’s hemp specialist says 2026 has been a challenging year for many industrial hemp growers across the state. Margurite Bolt says variable weather patterns have slowed crop development.  “We had an exceptionally wet spring, so we had to fit our hemp into a dry window,” she says. “It has finally persisted and sent down […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-farmers-care-accepting-hogs-for-hunger-donations/ Missouri Farmers Care accepting Hogs for Hunger donations https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962591711/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Farmers-Care-accepting-Hogs-for-Hunger-donations/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962591711/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Farmers-Care-accepting-Hogs-for-Hunger-donations/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314339 The executive director for Missouri Farmers Care says spots are still available for Missouri livestock exhibitors who want to participate in the Hogs for Hunger program at the upcoming Missouri State Fair. Ashley McCarty tells Brownfield “As pig exhibitors get ready to converge at the fair, we accept up to 50 hogs that they commit […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962591711/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Farmers-Care-accepting-Hogs-for-Hunger-donations/feed/ 0The executive director for Missouri Farmers Care says spots are still available for Missouri livestock exhibitors who want to participate in the Hogs for Hunger program at the upcoming Missouri State Fair. Ashley McCarty tells Brownfield “As pig exhibitors get ready to converge at the fair, we accept up to 50 hogs that they commit […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/brownfield-ag-weather-today-1322/ Brownfield Ag Weather Today https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962648849/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962648849/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=314366 A fierce, mid-summer heat wave across the Plains may result in significant weekend stress on rangeland, pastures, and summer crops, with high temperatures expected to range from 100 to 105°F, with locally higher values. Early next week, the northern Plains will experience modest relief, while the southern half of the Plains will remain very hot. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962648849/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/feed/ 0A fierce, mid-summer heat wave across the Plains may result in significant weekend stress on rangeland, pastures, and summer crops, with high temperatures expected to range from 100 to 105°F, with locally higher values. Early next week, the northern Plains will experience modest relief, while the southern half of the Plains will remain very hot. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cattle-industry-watches-usda-reports-for-clues-on-future-herd-rebuilding/ Cattle industry watches USDA reports for clues on future herd rebuilding https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962556170/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-industry-watches-USDA-reports-for-clues-on-future-herd-rebuilding/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962556170/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-industry-watches-USDA-reports-for-clues-on-future-herd-rebuilding/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:29:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314294 The cattle industry continues to look for any signs of herd expansion.   University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine says the first thing he’s looking for is the percentage of heifers on feed, a statistic that’s only found in quarterly reports. “I think we’ll see what we’ve been seeing really the last couple of years, kind of the slow and gradual […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962556170/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-industry-watches-USDA-reports-for-clues-on-future-herd-rebuilding/feed/ 0The cattle industry continues to look for any signs of herd expansion.   University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine says the first thing he’s looking for is the percentage of heifers on feed, a statistic that’s only found in quarterly reports. “I think we’ll see what we’ve been seeing really the last couple of years, kind of the slow and gradual […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/august-weather-the-final-piece-of-the-yield-and-profit-puzzle/ August weather: the final piece of the yield and profit puzzle https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962546618/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~August-weather-the-final-piece-of-the-yield-and-profit-puzzle/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962546618/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~August-weather-the-final-piece-of-the-yield-and-profit-puzzle/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:59:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=314341 An atmospheric scientist says August weather could still have a major impact on crop yields, markets, and profitability as the forecast uncertainty continues. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions tells Brownfield… “When it comes to corn, it might be a game of attrition unless August weather is just cool and brings in timely rain. Then, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962546618/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~August-weather-the-final-piece-of-the-yield-and-profit-puzzle/feed/ 0An atmospheric scientist says August weather could still have a major impact on crop yields, markets, and profitability as the forecast uncertainty continues. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions tells Brownfield… “When it comes to corn, it might be a game of attrition unless August weather is just cool and brings in timely rain. Then, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-offers-35-million-to-expand-feral-hog-control-efforts/ USDA offers $35 million to expand feral hog control efforts https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962290988/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-offers-million-to-expand-feral-hog-control-efforts/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962290988/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-offers-million-to-expand-feral-hog-control-efforts/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:58:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314317 The USDA is making $35 million available for new partnerships to support feral swine eradication and control in 14 states, including Missouri. Partners selected to participate in the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program will provide landowners with restoration assistance, on-farm trapping efforts and provide related services, like training. Funding will be provided through […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962290988/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-offers-million-to-expand-feral-hog-control-efforts/feed/ 0The USDA is making $35 million available for new partnerships to support feral swine eradication and control in 14 states, including Missouri. Partners selected to participate in the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program will provide landowners with restoration assistance, on-farm trapping efforts and provide related services, like training. Funding will be provided through […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-pilots-nextgen-crop-insurance-program-for-farmers-using-regenerative-practices/ Michigan pilots NextGen Crop Insurance Program for farmers using regenerative practices https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962290991/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-pilots-NextGen-Crop-Insurance-Program-for-farmers-using-regenerative-practices/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962290991/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-pilots-NextGen-Crop-Insurance-Program-for-farmers-using-regenerative-practices/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:56:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314337 A crop insurance program to help farmers incorporating regenerative agriculture practices is being piloted in a few select Michigan counties. Tina Owens leads the Resilience and Agriculture Lending and Insurance Coalition (RALIC). “It is meant to expand very rapidly into other corn and soy states across the entire Midwest,” she shares. “While it’s the first, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962290991/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-pilots-NextGen-Crop-Insurance-Program-for-farmers-using-regenerative-practices/feed/ 0A crop insurance program to help farmers incorporating regenerative agriculture practices is being piloted in a few select Michigan counties. Tina Owens leads the Resilience and Agriculture Lending and Insurance Coalition (RALIC). “It is meant to expand very rapidly into other corn and soy states across the entire Midwest,” she shares. “While it’s the first, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/uncertainty-the-new-normal-in-agriculture/ Uncertainty the new normal in agriculture https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962290994/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Uncertainty-the-new-normal-in-agriculture/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962290994/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Uncertainty-the-new-normal-in-agriculture/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:55:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314331 The founder of an ag market intelligence firm suggests agriculture has never faced so much uncertainty. Susan Stroud with No Bull Agriculture says an index of economic policy uncertainty seemed to peak in April of 2025 when the Liberation Day tariffs were issued. “It was at the point where we’re all going ‘I don’t even […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962290994/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Uncertainty-the-new-normal-in-agriculture/feed/ 0The founder of an ag market intelligence firm suggests agriculture has never faced so much uncertainty. Susan Stroud with No Bull Agriculture says an index of economic policy uncertainty seemed to peak in April of 2025 when the Liberation Day tariffs were issued. “It was at the point where we’re all going ‘I don’t even […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-ffa-to-pack-250000-meals-during-drive-to-feed-kids-at-mo-state-fair/ Missouri FFA to pack 250,000 meals during Drive to Feed Kids at MO State Fair https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962288399/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-FFA-to-pack-meals-during-Drive-to-Feed-Kids-at-MO-State-Fair/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962288399/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-FFA-to-pack-meals-during-Drive-to-Feed-Kids-at-MO-State-Fair/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:51:54 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314323 The Drive to Feed Kids is returning to the Missouri State Fair, scheduled for Tuesday, August 18. Ashley McCarty is with Missouri Farmers Care, a non-profit alliance that organizes the effort. “Over two days in Missouri, FFA students will come together and pack 250,000 meals recognizing America’s 250th birthday, and those meals will also go […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962288399/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-FFA-to-pack-meals-during-Drive-to-Feed-Kids-at-MO-State-Fair/feed/ 0The Drive to Feed Kids is returning to the Missouri State Fair, scheduled for Tuesday, August 18. Ashley McCarty is with Missouri Farmers Care, a non-profit alliance that organizes the effort. “Over two days in Missouri, FFA students will come together and pack 250,000 meals recognizing America’s 250th birthday, and those meals will also go […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/china-leads-the-way-for-old-crop-soybean-export-sales/ China leads the way for old, crop soybean export sales https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962290997/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-leads-the-way-for-old-crop-soybean-export-sales/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962290997/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-leads-the-way-for-old-crop-soybean-export-sales/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:51:54 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314300 China continues to show strong interest in U.S. soybeans. The USDA says China was the leading buyer for both old and new crop U.S. beans during the week ending July 16th. U.S. prices are competitive against Brazil and China is trying to meet pledged purchase levels agreed to last year during trade negotiations. New crop […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962290997/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-leads-the-way-for-old-crop-soybean-export-sales/feed/ 0China continues to show strong interest in U.S. soybeans. The USDA says China was the leading buyer for both old and new crop U.S. beans during the week ending July 16th. U.S. prices are competitive against Brazil and China is trying to meet pledged purchase levels agreed to last year during trade negotiations. New crop […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wisconsin-farmers-union-farm-bill-needs-permanent-disaster-assistance-program/ Wisconsin Farmers Union: farm bill needs permanent disaster assistance program https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962288363/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-Farmers-Union-farm-bill-needs-permanent-disaster-assistance-program/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962288363/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-Farmers-Union-farm-bill-needs-permanent-disaster-assistance-program/#comments Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:49:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314329 The Wisconsin Farmers Union President says a permanent disaster assistance program in the farm bill would simplify the current ad hoc process. Darin Von Ruden tells Brownfield, “When you have natural disasters, floods, droughts, winter storms, things like that, tornadoes, that money is more readily available and sooner versus having to go back and ask […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962288363/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-Farmers-Union-farm-bill-needs-permanent-disaster-assistance-program/feed/ 1The Wisconsin Farmers Union President says a permanent disaster assistance program in the farm bill would simplify the current ad hoc process. Darin Von Ruden tells Brownfield, “When you have natural disasters, floods, droughts, winter storms, things like that, tornadoes, that money is more readily available and sooner versus having to go back and ask […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-higher-heading-into-friday-11/ Cattle futures higher heading into Friday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962288354/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-heading-into-Friday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962288354/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-heading-into-Friday/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:48:16 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314315 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, oversold, watching direct business and waiting on Friday’s reports from the USDA.  August live cattle closed $2.20 higher at $225.40 and October live cattle closed $2.17 higher at $221.37.  August feeder cattle closed $2.60 higher at $343.77 and September feeder cattle closed $3.65 higher […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962288354/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-heading-into-Friday/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, oversold, watching direct business and waiting on Friday’s reports from the USDA.  August live cattle closed $2.20 higher at $225.40 and October live cattle closed $2.17 higher at $221.37.  August feeder cattle closed $2.60 higher at $343.77 and September feeder cattle closed $3.65 higher […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/desiccation-not-bringing-many-advantages-to-northern-soybean-growers/ Desiccation not bringing many advantages to northern soybean growers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962288357/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Desiccation-not-bringing-many-advantages-to-northern-soybean-growers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962288357/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Desiccation-not-bringing-many-advantages-to-northern-soybean-growers/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:48:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314330 An extension specialist with Michigan State University says soybean growers in northern states aren’t likely to see much advantage using desiccation techniques. During a recent Science for Success webinar, Dr. Christy Sprague says the practice of prematurely defoliating the soybean plants to hasten harvest is popular in the south, but… “It’s probably not really helping […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962288357/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Desiccation-not-bringing-many-advantages-to-northern-soybean-growers/feed/ 0An extension specialist with Michigan State University says soybean growers in northern states aren’t likely to see much advantage using desiccation techniques. During a recent Science for Success webinar, Dr. Christy Sprague says the practice of prematurely defoliating the soybean plants to hasten harvest is popular in the south, but… “It’s probably not really helping […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-july-23-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 23, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962288360/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962288360/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:47:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314286 Sep. corn $4.64, up 2 centsAug. soybeans $12.37 and 1/2, up 4 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal $329.90, down $1.70Aug. soybean oil 75.59, up 11 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.96 and 1/4, down 9 and 1/2 centsAug. live cattle $225.40, up $2.20Aug. feeder cattle $343.77, up $2.60Aug. lean hogs $102.15, up 70 centsAug. Class III milk […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962288360/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/feed/ 0Sep. corn $4.64, up 2 centsAug. soybeans $12.37 and 1/2, up 4 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal $329.90, down $1.70Aug. soybean oil 75.59, up 11 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.96 and 1/4, down 9 and 1/2 centsAug. live cattle $225.40, up $2.20Aug. feeder cattle $343.77, up $2.60Aug. lean hogs $102.15, up 70 centsAug. Class III milk […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/purdue-university-extension-research-focused-on-improving-profitability-for-hemp-growers/ Purdue University Extension research focused on improving profitability for hemp growers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962286005/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Purdue-University-Extension-research-focused-on-improving-profitability-for-hemp-growers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962286005/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Purdue-University-Extension-research-focused-on-improving-profitability-for-hemp-growers/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:46:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314327 New research from Purdue University could help hemp growers lower input costs and improve overall profitability. Extension specialist Margurite Bolt says ongoing field trials are testing how different genetics can improve yield. “We’re finding that we don’t need a lot of nitrogen in particular to get a really healthy crop with a lot of biomass,” […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962286005/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Purdue-University-Extension-research-focused-on-improving-profitability-for-hemp-growers/feed/ 0New research from Purdue University could help hemp growers lower input costs and improve overall profitability. Extension specialist Margurite Bolt says ongoing field trials are testing how different genetics can improve yield. “We’re finding that we don’t need a lot of nitrogen in particular to get a really healthy crop with a lot of biomass,” […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/the-cost-of-banning-glyphosate/ The cost of banning glyphosate https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962286008/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-cost-of-banning-glyphosate/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962286008/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-cost-of-banning-glyphosate/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:44:11 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314322 A professor of weed science at the University of Illinois says a new analysis finds the economic cost of a glyphosate ban would be monumental. Aaron Hager says the research done in conjunction with the Illinois Soybean Association shows Illinois farmers alone would lose up to $600 million every year.   “What would be the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962286008/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-cost-of-banning-glyphosate/feed/ 0A professor of weed science at the University of Illinois says a new analysis finds the economic cost of a glyphosate ban would be monumental. Aaron Hager says the research done in conjunction with the Illinois Soybean Association shows Illinois farmers alone would lose up to $600 million every year.   “What would be the […]

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