Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:09:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://users.feedblitz.com/29f801da31418e00b2aaeaed8652b195/Brownfield%20O%20no%20background.png Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/china-signals-longer-term-cuts-to-ag-imports/ China signals longer-term cuts to ag imports https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954109211/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-signals-longerterm-cuts-to-ag-imports/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954109211/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-signals-longerterm-cuts-to-ag-imports/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:07:37 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310027 China’s Ag Ministry says it plans to import fewer soybeans, pork, beef and dairy products in the next decade. Naomi Blohm with Total Farm Marketing says that sends a clear message. “They don’t have to do as much negotiations potentially with the United States in the future. I think it’s a little bit of a […]

The post China signals longer-term cuts to ag imports appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954109211/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-signals-longerterm-cuts-to-ag-imports/feed/ 0China’s Ag Ministry says it plans to import fewer soybeans, pork, beef and dairy products in the next decade. Naomi Blohm with Total Farm Marketing says that sends a clear message. “They don’t have to do as much negotiations potentially with the United States in the future. I think it’s a little bit of a […]

The post China signals longer-term cuts to ag imports appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cash-dairy-prices-steady-to-higher-monday-8/ Cash dairy prices steady-to-higher Monday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954109175/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-steadytohigher-Monday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954109175/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-steadytohigher-Monday/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:06:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310033 Cash dairy prices were steady-to-higher on Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.      Dry whey was up $0.01 at $0.70.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0075 at $1.5850. Ten sales were recorded, ranging from $1.58 to $1.5850.  Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.5750.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was up $0.0450 at $1.7350.  Forty-nine sales were recorded, ranging from $1.69 to $1.7350.  Nonfat dry milk was unchanged at $2.20.  No sales were recorded. 

The post Cash dairy prices steady-to-higher Monday appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954109175/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-steadytohigher-Monday/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were steady-to-higher on Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.      Dry whey was up $0.01 at $0.70.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0075 at $1.5850. Ten sales were recorded, ranging from $1.58 to $1.5850.  Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.5750.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was up $0.0450 at $1.7350.  Forty-nine sales were recorded, ranging from $1.69 to $1.7350.  Nonfat dry milk was unchanged at $2.20.  No sales were recorded. 

The post Cash dairy prices steady-to-higher Monday appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2754/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954109178/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954109178/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:05:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310029 Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet.  Bids and asking prices have yet to surface as buyers and sellers are busy taking inventory for the week.  Significant trade volume will likely be delayed until sometime Thursday or Friday.  Dressed deals in the North last week ranged from $385 to $392, mostly $388, which was steady […]

The post Midday cash livestock markets appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954109178/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet.  Bids and asking prices have yet to surface as buyers and sellers are busy taking inventory for the week.  Significant trade volume will likely be delayed until sometime Thursday or Friday.  Dressed deals in the North last week ranged from $385 to $392, mostly $388, which was steady […]

The post Midday cash livestock markets appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ffa-leadership-opens-doors-to-ag-careers-for-iowa-state-student/ FFA leadership opens doors to ag careers for Iowa State student https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954109133/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FFA-leadership-opens-doors-to-ag-careers-for-Iowa-State-student/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954109133/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FFA-leadership-opens-doors-to-ag-careers-for-Iowa-State-student/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:03:43 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310030 One FFA member says the organization is helping shape his future career choice. Adam McCrea is currently studying ag systems technology at Iowa State University. He’s also winding down his term serving as Iowa FFA State Secretary. He tells Brownfield his family has always had a background in agriculture. “I didn’t grow up directly on […]

The post FFA leadership opens doors to ag careers for Iowa State student appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954109133/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FFA-leadership-opens-doors-to-ag-careers-for-Iowa-State-student/feed/ 0One FFA member says the organization is helping shape his future career choice. Adam McCrea is currently studying ag systems technology at Iowa State University. He’s also winding down his term serving as Iowa FFA State Secretary. He tells Brownfield his family has always had a background in agriculture. “I didn’t grow up directly on […]

The post FFA leadership opens doors to ag careers for Iowa State student appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farmers-advised-to-take-field-by-field-approach-to-cost-management/ Farmers advised to take field-by-field approach to cost management https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954108545/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-advised-to-take-fieldbyfield-approach-to-cost-management/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954108545/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-advised-to-take-fieldbyfield-approach-to-cost-management/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:52:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310028 An ag economist encourages farmers to be mindful of production costs amid continued market volatility. Dr. Megan Roberts with Compeer Financial says many growers are dealing with depressed commodity prices and high input costs. “As you are starting this new growing season, making sure that you really have a very keen idea of what your […]

The post Farmers advised to take field-by-field approach to cost management appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954108545/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-advised-to-take-fieldbyfield-approach-to-cost-management/feed/ 0An ag economist encourages farmers to be mindful of production costs amid continued market volatility. Dr. Megan Roberts with Compeer Financial says many growers are dealing with depressed commodity prices and high input costs. “As you are starting this new growing season, making sure that you really have a very keen idea of what your […]

The post Farmers advised to take field-by-field approach to cost management appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/dont-wait-on-middle-east-resolution-to-manage-fertilizer-price-risk/ Don’t wait on Middle East resolution to manage fertilizer price risk https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954107417/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Don%e2%80%99t-wait-on-Middle-East-resolution-to-manage-fertilizer-price-risk/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954107417/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Don%e2%80%99t-wait-on-Middle-East-resolution-to-manage-fertilizer-price-risk/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:21:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310026 An ag economist says producers can still protect their bottom line despite market volatility from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Allen Featherstone with Kansas State University says farmers should take advance of any price improvement in the fertilizer markets if they happen. “There may be an opportunity to shift of that risk away and […]

The post Don’t wait on Middle East resolution to manage fertilizer price risk appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954107417/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Don%e2%80%99t-wait-on-Middle-East-resolution-to-manage-fertilizer-price-risk/feed/ 0An ag economist says producers can still protect their bottom line despite market volatility from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Allen Featherstone with Kansas State University says farmers should take advance of any price improvement in the fertilizer markets if they happen. “There may be an opportunity to shift of that risk away and […]

The post Don’t wait on Middle East resolution to manage fertilizer price risk appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/msu-offers-flooding-resources-for-farmers/ MSU offers flooding resources for farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954106748/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MSU-offers-flooding-resources-for-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954106748/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MSU-offers-flooding-resources-for-farmers/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:09:36 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309999 Michigan State University Extension says flood-damaged fields should be assessed for potential disaster declarations. Field Crops Educator Monica Jean tells Brownfield, “We have really challenged our systems and soils with this.” She says overwintering crops like wheat, canola, and alfalfa need to be evaluated for viability and potential claims. “When you can get out into […]

The post MSU offers flooding resources for farmers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954106748/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MSU-offers-flooding-resources-for-farmers/feed/ 0Michigan State University Extension says flood-damaged fields should be assessed for potential disaster declarations. Field Crops Educator Monica Jean tells Brownfield, “We have really challenged our systems and soils with this.” She says overwintering crops like wheat, canola, and alfalfa need to be evaluated for viability and potential claims. “When you can get out into […]

The post MSU offers flooding resources for farmers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/event/michigan-advanced-biofuels-coalition-stakeholder-event/ Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition Stakeholder event https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954106496/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-Advanced-Biofuels-Coalition-Stakeholder-event/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:07:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=event&p=310024 Brownfield’s Nicole Heslip covers the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition Stakeholder event.

The post Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition Stakeholder event appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> Brownfield’s Nicole Heslip covers the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition Stakeholder event.

The post Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition Stakeholder event appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/event/annual-food-grade-grains-field-day/ Annual Food-grade Grains Field Day  https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954106463/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Annual-Foodgrade-Grains-Field-Day/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:06:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=event&p=310023 Brownfield’s Nicole Heslip covers the Annual Food-grade Grains Field Day at MSU’s Kellogg Biological Station

The post Annual Food-grade Grains Field Day  appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> Brownfield’s Nicole Heslip covers the Annual Food-grade Grains Field Day at MSU’s Kellogg Biological Station

The post Annual Food-grade Grains Field Day  appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/event/ncbas-young-cattlemens-conference/ NCBA’s Young Cattlemen’s Conference https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954106466/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NCBA%e2%80%99s-Young-Cattlemen%e2%80%99s-Conference/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:04:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=event&p=310022 Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican participates in the NCBA’s Young Cattlemen’s Conference.

The post NCBA’s Young Cattlemen’s Conference appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican participates in the NCBA’s Young Cattlemen’s Conference.

The post NCBA’s Young Cattlemen’s Conference appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/event/cme-group-foundation-symposium-at-the-yeutter-institute/ CME Group Foundation Symposium at the Yeutter Institute  https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954106469/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-Group-Foundation-Symposium-at-the-Yeutter-Institute/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:03:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=event&p=310021 Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican covers the CME Group Foundation Symposium at the Yeutter Institute.

The post CME Group Foundation Symposium at the Yeutter Institute  appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican covers the CME Group Foundation Symposium at the Yeutter Institute.

The post CME Group Foundation Symposium at the Yeutter Institute  appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/event/indiana-corn-and-soy-livestock-summit/ Indiana Corn and Soy Livestock Summit https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954106472/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-Corn-and-Soy-Livestock-Summit/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:02:10 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=event&p=310019 Brownfield’s Erin Anderson covers the Indiana Corn and Soy Livestock Summit.

The post Indiana Corn and Soy Livestock Summit appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> Brownfield’s Erin Anderson covers the Indiana Corn and Soy Livestock Summit.

The post Indiana Corn and Soy Livestock Summit appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/event/indiana-ffa-state-convention-5/ Indiana FFA State Convention https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954106475/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-FFA-State-Convention/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:01:36 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=event&p=310018 Brownfield’s Erin Anderson covers the Indiana FFA State Convention

The post Indiana FFA State Convention appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> Brownfield’s Erin Anderson covers the Indiana FFA State Convention

The post Indiana FFA State Convention appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/event/indiana-ffa-state-service-project/ Indiana FFA State Service Project https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954106481/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-FFA-State-Service-Project/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:00:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=event&p=310017 Brownfield’s Erin Anderson covers the Indiana FFA State Service Project

The post Indiana FFA State Service Project appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> Brownfield’s Erin Anderson covers the Indiana FFA State Service Project

The post Indiana FFA State Service Project appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/event/adais-fastest-rookie-celebration/ ADAI’s Fastest Rookie Celebration https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954106484/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~ADAIs-Fastest-Rookie-Celebration/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:00:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=event&p=310016 Brownfield’s Erin Anderson covers the ADAI’s Fastest Rookie Celebration

The post ADAI’s Fastest Rookie Celebration appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> Brownfield’s Erin Anderson covers the ADAI’s Fastest Rookie Celebration

The post ADAI’s Fastest Rookie Celebration appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/event/corteva-agriscience-summer-media-day/ Corteva Agriscience Summer Media Day https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954106337/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corteva-Agriscience-Summer-Media-Day/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:58:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=event&p=310015 Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp covers the Corteva Agriscience Summer Media Day

The post Corteva Agriscience Summer Media Day appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp covers the Corteva Agriscience Summer Media Day

The post Corteva Agriscience Summer Media Day appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/event/minnesota-cattlemens-summer-beef-tour/ Minnesota Cattlemen’s Summer Beef Tour https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954106340/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-Cattlemen%e2%80%99s-Summer-Beef-Tour/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:58:05 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=event&p=310014 Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp covers the Minnesota Cattlemen’s Summer Beef Tour.

The post Minnesota Cattlemen’s Summer Beef Tour appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp covers the Minnesota Cattlemen’s Summer Beef Tour.

The post Minnesota Cattlemen’s Summer Beef Tour appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/event/ohio-ffa-state-convention-2/ Ohio FFA State Convention https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954106343/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-FFA-State-Convention/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:57:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=event&p=310013 Brownfield’s Erin Anderson covers the Ohio FFA State Convention.

The post Ohio FFA State Convention appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> Brownfield’s Erin Anderson covers the Ohio FFA State Convention.

The post Ohio FFA State Convention appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/event/competitiveness-conversation-on-the-bioeconomy/ Competitiveness Conversation on the Bioeconomy https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954106013/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Competitiveness-Conversation-on-the-Bioeconomy/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:56:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=event&p=310012 Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican covers the Competitiveness Conversation on the Bioeconomy

The post Competitiveness Conversation on the Bioeconomy appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican covers the Competitiveness Conversation on the Bioeconomy

The post Competitiveness Conversation on the Bioeconomy appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/event/2026-spring-usda-data-users-meeting/ 2026 Spring USDA Data Users Meeting https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954105989/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Spring-USDA-Data-Users-Meeting/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:55:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=event&p=310011 Brownfield’s Carah Hart covers the 2026 Spring USDA Data Users Meeting.

The post 2026 Spring USDA Data Users Meeting appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> Brownfield’s Carah Hart covers the 2026 Spring USDA Data Users Meeting.

The post 2026 Spring USDA Data Users Meeting appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]>