Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:32:50 +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/urea-prices-down-but-for-how-long/ Urea prices down, but for how long? https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958169951/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Urea-prices-down-but-for-how-long/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958169951/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Urea-prices-down-but-for-how-long/#respond Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:25:36 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312952 The chief economist with The Fertilizer Institute says urea prices on the global market have returned to pre-Middle East conflict levels. However, Veronica Nigh tells Brownfield, “Right now, those urea prices are back down as we’re seeing that global demand be a bit more in line with available global supply, but we shouldn’t necessarily get […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958169951/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Urea-prices-down-but-for-how-long/feed/ 0The chief economist with The Fertilizer Institute says urea prices on the global market have returned to pre-Middle East conflict levels. However, Veronica Nigh tells Brownfield, “Right now, those urea prices are back down as we’re seeing that global demand be a bit more in line with available global supply, but we shouldn’t necessarily get […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/deputy-secretary-says-usda-reorganization-keeps-local-farm-offices-intact-while-relocating-some-d-c-staff/ Deputy Secretary says USDA reorganization keeps local farm offices intact while relocating some D.C. staff https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958167191/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Deputy-Secretary-says-USDA-reorganization-keeps-local-farm-offices-intact-while-relocating-some-DC-staff/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958167191/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Deputy-Secretary-says-USDA-reorganization-keeps-local-farm-offices-intact-while-relocating-some-DC-staff/#respond Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:52:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312945 The USDA has announced its final slate of reorganization plans.  Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden says now it’s time for action.  “Approximately half of the Washington, D.C.-based employees of the Foreign Ag Service will be moving to Kansas City and our hub location there,” he says.    Vaden says all the foreign ag diplomats who are currently in posts overseas will not be […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958167191/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Deputy-Secretary-says-USDA-reorganization-keeps-local-farm-offices-intact-while-relocating-some-DC-staff/feed/ 0The USDA has announced its final slate of reorganization plans.  Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden says now it’s time for action.  “Approximately half of the Washington, D.C.-based employees of the Foreign Ag Service will be moving to Kansas City and our hub location there,” he says.    Vaden says all the foreign ag diplomats who are currently in posts overseas will not be […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2796/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958167194/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958167194/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:49:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312951 Cash cattle country remains quiet on Thursday and so far, no asking prices have been renewed. Bids remain very elusive. On Wednesday there were some asking prices in parts of Texas at $260 to $262. Packer inquiries could improve as the day progresses, but it’s possible the trade could be delayed until sometime on Friday. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958167194/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Cash cattle country remains quiet on Thursday and so far, no asking prices have been renewed. Bids remain very elusive. On Wednesday there were some asking prices in parts of Texas at $260 to $262. Packer inquiries could improve as the day progresses, but it’s possible the trade could be delayed until sometime on Friday. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/illinois-farmer-elected-to-ncga-leadership-position/ Illinois farmer elected to NCGA leadership position https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958166240/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-farmer-elected-to-NCGA-leadership-position/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958166240/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-farmer-elected-to-NCGA-leadership-position/#respond Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:17:21 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312948 A central Illinois farmer has been chosen to be one of the next leaders of the National Corn Growers Association. Bill Leigh, who grows corn and soybeans in Marshall County, says being elected as the organization’s next first vice president puts him on track to serve as board president in 2027. “Somebody needs to do […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958166240/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-farmer-elected-to-NCGA-leadership-position/feed/ 0A central Illinois farmer has been chosen to be one of the next leaders of the National Corn Growers Association. Bill Leigh, who grows corn and soybeans in Marshall County, says being elected as the organization’s next first vice president puts him on track to serve as board president in 2027. “Somebody needs to do […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/from-farm-to-butcher-midwest-meat-summit-tackles-supply-chain-gaps/ From farm to butcher: Midwest Meat Summit tackles supply chain gaps https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958165136/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~From-farm-to-butcher-Midwest-Meat-Summit-tackles-supply-chain-gaps/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958165136/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~From-farm-to-butcher-Midwest-Meat-Summit-tackles-supply-chain-gaps/#respond Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:45:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312938 Livestock producers and processors are gathering in central Iowa to discuss how to work together better.  Practical Farmers of Iowa livestock systems manager Margaret Chamas says the Midwest Meat Summit in Ankeny is one of several events happening across the Midwest. “Just to bring together the entire value and supply chain in the meat industry, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958165136/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~From-farm-to-butcher-Midwest-Meat-Summit-tackles-supply-chain-gaps/feed/ 0Livestock producers and processors are gathering in central Iowa to discuss how to work together better.  Practical Farmers of Iowa livestock systems manager Margaret Chamas says the Midwest Meat Summit in Ankeny is one of several events happening across the Midwest. “Just to bring together the entire value and supply chain in the meat industry, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ensuring-theres-a-future-for-the-next-generation-of-cattle-producers/ Ensuring there’s a future for the next generation of cattle producers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958165088/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ensuring-there%e2%80%99s-a-future-for-the-next-generation-of-cattle-producers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958165088/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ensuring-there%e2%80%99s-a-future-for-the-next-generation-of-cattle-producers/#respond Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:44:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312939 Passing the farm or ranch onto the next generation is a challenge that continues to plague the ag industry.   Brett Kenzy, Region III Director and a backgrounder from South Dakota says there isn’t an easy answer, but it starts with creating opportunity.  “R-CALF’s platform of M-COOL, of Checkoff reform, of competitive markets, and good trade policies,” he says.  “That is going to create the foundation […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958165088/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ensuring-there%e2%80%99s-a-future-for-the-next-generation-of-cattle-producers/feed/ 0Passing the farm or ranch onto the next generation is a challenge that continues to plague the ag industry.   Brett Kenzy, Region III Director and a backgrounder from South Dakota says there isn’t an easy answer, but it starts with creating opportunity.  “R-CALF’s platform of M-COOL, of Checkoff reform, of competitive markets, and good trade policies,” he says.  “That is going to create the foundation […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/defending-property-rights-to-protect-rural-communities/ Defending property rights to protect rural communities https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958164404/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Defending-property-rights-to-protect-rural-communities/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958164404/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Defending-property-rights-to-protect-rural-communities/#respond Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:30:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312929 Private property rights remain a priority. Shad Sullivan, who chairs the property rights committee for R-CALF and raises cattle in Colorado and Texas tells Brownfield, “Every issue that we work on at R-CALF USA is all about liberty.” He says defending property rights is crucial.  “Those issues affect local, rural communities,” he says.  “That’s what […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958164404/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Defending-property-rights-to-protect-rural-communities/feed/ 0Private property rights remain a priority. Shad Sullivan, who chairs the property rights committee for R-CALF and raises cattle in Colorado and Texas tells Brownfield, “Every issue that we work on at R-CALF USA is all about liberty.” He says defending property rights is crucial.  “Those issues affect local, rural communities,” he says.  “That’s what […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/soy-based-tires-showcase-new-demand-for-indiana-soybeans-through-ffa-partnership/ Soy-Based tires showcase new demand for Indiana soybeans through FFA partnership https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958164350/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~SoyBased-tires-showcase-new-demand-for-Indiana-soybeans-through-FFA-partnership/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958164350/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~SoyBased-tires-showcase-new-demand-for-Indiana-soybeans-through-FFA-partnership/#respond Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:23:55 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312934 The Indiana Soybean Alliance is giving FFA members a firsthand look at innovation with a donation of soy-based Goodyear tires. Lisa Chaudion, Indiana FFA Foundation executive director, says it helps support the organization’s travel needs and highlights new uses for the commodity.  “It’s not just about the food production and what’s happening with those products, but also about […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958164350/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~SoyBased-tires-showcase-new-demand-for-Indiana-soybeans-through-FFA-partnership/feed/ 0The Indiana Soybean Alliance is giving FFA members a firsthand look at innovation with a donation of soy-based Goodyear tires. Lisa Chaudion, Indiana FFA Foundation executive director, says it helps support the organization’s travel needs and highlights new uses for the commodity.  “It’s not just about the food production and what’s happening with those products, but also about […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farm-groups-urging-the-u-s-senate-to-strengthen-dairy-policy-in-the-farm-bill/ Farm groups urging the U.S. Senate to strengthen dairy policy in the Farm Bill https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958163213/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-groups-urging-the-US-Senate-to-strengthen-dairy-policy-in-the-Farm-Bill/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958163213/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-groups-urging-the-US-Senate-to-strengthen-dairy-policy-in-the-Farm-Bill/#respond Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:52:05 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312932 The government relations director for the Wisconsin Farmers Union says the U.S. Senate can address several key issues facing dairy farmers.  Michelle Ramirez-White says the Senate version of the farm safety-net is a good first step.  “We would really like to see this farm bill take some steps further in addressing the symptom of a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958163213/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-groups-urging-the-US-Senate-to-strengthen-dairy-policy-in-the-Farm-Bill/feed/ 0The government relations director for the Wisconsin Farmers Union says the U.S. Senate can address several key issues facing dairy farmers.  Michelle Ramirez-White says the Senate version of the farm safety-net is a good first step.  “We would really like to see this farm bill take some steps further in addressing the symptom of a […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/assessing-your-marketing-strategy/ Assessing your marketing strategy https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958152326/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Assessing-your-marketing-strategy/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958152326/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Assessing-your-marketing-strategy/#respond Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=312924 The commodity markets have been monitoring major news updates: the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, favorable crop development weather in the U.S, and South American crop ratings. On this episode of Managing for Profit, a grain market economist says it’s time for growers to assess their marketing plans.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958152326/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Assessing-your-marketing-strategy/feed/ 0The commodity markets have been monitoring major news updates: the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, favorable crop development weather in the U.S, and South American crop ratings. On this episode of Managing for Profit, a grain market economist says it’s time for growers to assess their marketing plans.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/north-central-iowa-farmer-reports-smooth-spring-and-healthy-crops/ North central Iowa farmer reports smooth spring and healthy crops https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958133846/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~North-central-Iowa-farmer-reports-smooth-spring-and-healthy-crops/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958133846/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~North-central-Iowa-farmer-reports-smooth-spring-and-healthy-crops/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:05:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312921 A north-central Iowa farmer is finishing up herbicide applications. Caleb Renner of Klemme says fieldwork has progressed rapidly so far. “Planting went really, really well. We got done, I want to say just the beginning of May, which I don’t remember the last time we’ve gotten done that early.” He tells Brownfield there’s less than […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958133846/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~North-central-Iowa-farmer-reports-smooth-spring-and-healthy-crops/feed/ 0A north-central Iowa farmer is finishing up herbicide applications. Caleb Renner of Klemme says fieldwork has progressed rapidly so far. “Planting went really, really well. We got done, I want to say just the beginning of May, which I don’t remember the last time we’ve gotten done that early.” He tells Brownfield there’s less than […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-mixed-ahead-of-cof-report-hogs-see-steady-cash-trade/ Cattle mixed ahead of COF report, hogs see steady cash trade https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958133045/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-mixed-ahead-of-COF-report-hogs-see-steady-cash-trade/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958133045/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-mixed-ahead-of-COF-report-hogs-see-steady-cash-trade/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:36:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312920 Live and feeder cattle were mixed, adjusting spreads, looking ahead to tomorrow’s cattle on feed report and waiting for direct trade to develop.  Direct cash cattle trade activity remains sluggish. A few asking prices have been reported in Texas at $260 and $262. The rest of the trade remains quiet with bids very elusive. Due […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958133045/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-mixed-ahead-of-COF-report-hogs-see-steady-cash-trade/feed/ 0Live and feeder cattle were mixed, adjusting spreads, looking ahead to tomorrow’s cattle on feed report and waiting for direct trade to develop.  Direct cash cattle trade activity remains sluggish. A few asking prices have been reported in Texas at $260 and $262. The rest of the trade remains quiet with bids very elusive. Due […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/tornado-damages-corning-farm-but-farmer-grateful-no-injuries/ Tornado damages Corning farm, but farmer grateful no injuries https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958132718/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tornado-damages-Corning-farm-but-farmer-grateful-no-injuries/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958132718/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tornado-damages-Corning-farm-but-farmer-grateful-no-injuries/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:22:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312918 Adams County, Iowa farmer Ray Gaesser says his farm was hit by a tornado the morning of June 11th. “I watched our strong winds out of the west turn to the east,” he said. “And then it got deathly quiet and I ran back to the basement. Within a minute or two we could hear […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958132718/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tornado-damages-Corning-farm-but-farmer-grateful-no-injuries/feed/ 0Adams County, Iowa farmer Ray Gaesser says his farm was hit by a tornado the morning of June 11th. “I watched our strong winds out of the west turn to the east,” he said. “And then it got deathly quiet and I ran back to the basement. Within a minute or two we could hear […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-corn-higher-on-wednesday/ Soybeans, corn higher on Wednesday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958132721/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-higher-on-Wednesday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958132721/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-higher-on-Wednesday/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:19:43 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312823 Soybeans finished the day higher.  The USDA announced a sale of 13.7 million bushels of soybeans Wednesday to unknown destinations, the bulk of which is marked for delivery for the 2026-27 marketing year. The big question remains if the buyer is China.  Following the recent drop in prices, US soybeans are more attractive to buyers on […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958132721/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-higher-on-Wednesday/feed/ 0Soybeans finished the day higher.  The USDA announced a sale of 13.7 million bushels of soybeans Wednesday to unknown destinations, the bulk of which is marked for delivery for the 2026-27 marketing year. The big question remains if the buyer is China.  Following the recent drop in prices, US soybeans are more attractive to buyers on […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-june-17-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 17, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958132724/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-June/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958132724/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-June/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:17:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312916 Jul. corn $4.21, up 7 and 1/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.32, up 2 centsJul. soybean meal $304.80, unchangedJul. soybean oil 71.54, down 138 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.12 and 3/4, up 16 and 3/4 centsAug. live cattle $248.85, down $.35Aug. feeder cattle $367.42, up $.55Jul. lean hogs $94.65, down 15 centsJul. Class III milk closed at $16.04, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958132724/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-June/feed/ 0Jul. corn $4.21, up 7 and 1/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.32, up 2 centsJul. soybean meal $304.80, unchangedJul. soybean oil 71.54, down 138 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.12 and 3/4, up 16 and 3/4 centsAug. live cattle $248.85, down $.35Aug. feeder cattle $367.42, up $.55Jul. lean hogs $94.65, down 15 centsJul. Class III milk closed at $16.04, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/illinois-farm-bureau-maintaining-pursuit-of-estate-tax-reform/ Illinois Farm Bureau maintaining pursuit of estate tax reform https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958131323/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-Farm-Bureau-maintaining-pursuit-of-estate-tax-reform/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958131323/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-Farm-Bureau-maintaining-pursuit-of-estate-tax-reform/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:20:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312915 The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says the organization remains committed to pursuing estate tax relief for the state’s farmers. Phillip Nelson, who farms in LaSalle County, says efforts to pass the Family Farm Preservation Act came up short this spring in the General Assembly, but… “We’ve got a lot of momentum.”  He says, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958131323/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-Farm-Bureau-maintaining-pursuit-of-estate-tax-reform/feed/ 0The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says the organization remains committed to pursuing estate tax relief for the state’s farmers. Phillip Nelson, who farms in LaSalle County, says efforts to pass the Family Farm Preservation Act came up short this spring in the General Assembly, but… “We’ve got a lot of momentum.”  He says, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/r-calf-ceo-says-supply-imbalance-is-slowing-cattle-herd-expansion-efforts/ R-CALF CEO says supply imbalance is slowing cattle herd expansion efforts https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958131038/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~RCALF-CEO-says-supply-imbalance-is-slowing-cattle-herd-expansion-efforts/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958131038/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~RCALF-CEO-says-supply-imbalance-is-slowing-cattle-herd-expansion-efforts/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:10:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312869 The head of R-CALF USA says the supply and demand imbalance is impacting expansion in the cattle herd.   CEO Bill Bullard says the current environment in the cattle sector is making any significant growth difficult. “Right now, we have record high beef prices, record high cattle prices, record high imports, and the smallest cattle herd in 75 years,” he says.    The Trump administration has floated […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958131038/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~RCALF-CEO-says-supply-imbalance-is-slowing-cattle-herd-expansion-efforts/feed/ 0The head of R-CALF USA says the supply and demand imbalance is impacting expansion in the cattle herd.   CEO Bill Bullard says the current environment in the cattle sector is making any significant growth difficult. “Right now, we have record high beef prices, record high cattle prices, record high imports, and the smallest cattle herd in 75 years,” he says.    The Trump administration has floated […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/indiana-ffa-expanding-leadership-structure-as-membership-grows-to-more-than-14000-students/ Indiana FFA expanding leadership structure as membership grows to more than 14,000 students https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958130744/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-FFA-expanding-leadership-structure-as-membership-grows-to-more-than-students/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958130744/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-FFA-expanding-leadership-structure-as-membership-grows-to-more-than-students/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:57:43 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312910 Indiana FFA has expanded its district and section leadership model to keep pace with student membership growth.  Lisa Chaudion, executive director of the Indiana FFA Foundation, says the updates were needed. “We have 12 districts in the state,” she says. “This year, we’re moving to 16 districts. For many years, we were stuck around 9,000 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958130744/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-FFA-expanding-leadership-structure-as-membership-grows-to-more-than-students/feed/ 0Indiana FFA has expanded its district and section leadership model to keep pace with student membership growth.  Lisa Chaudion, executive director of the Indiana FFA Foundation, says the updates were needed. “We have 12 districts in the state,” she says. “This year, we’re moving to 16 districts. For many years, we were stuck around 9,000 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-details-fas-rural-development-relocations-as-reorganization-moves-forward/ USDA details FAS, Rural Development relocations as reorganization moves forward https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958130747/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-details-FAS-Rural-Development-relocations-as-reorganization-moves-forward/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958130747/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-details-FAS-Rural-Development-relocations-as-reorganization-moves-forward/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:54:40 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312911 The USDA has announced more details on the reorganization of two mission areas. The Foreign Agricultural Service will establish an operational support hub in Kansas City, Missouri. The mission area will also begin a phased relocation of its Washington D.C.-based workforce soon to Kansas City, Missouri and Beltsville, Maryland, keeping some employees in Washington D.C. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958130747/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-details-FAS-Rural-Development-relocations-as-reorganization-moves-forward/feed/ 0The USDA has announced more details on the reorganization of two mission areas. The Foreign Agricultural Service will establish an operational support hub in Kansas City, Missouri. The mission area will also begin a phased relocation of its Washington D.C.-based workforce soon to Kansas City, Missouri and Beltsville, Maryland, keeping some employees in Washington D.C. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-dairy-sector-expanding-with-two-new-operations-planned/ Missouri dairy sector expanding with two new operations planned https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958130624/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-dairy-sector-expanding-with-two-new-operations-planned/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958130624/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-dairy-sector-expanding-with-two-new-operations-planned/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:50:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312907 Two new dairy operations are coming online in Missouri by late 2027, and the state’s ag director says the growth is positive. Chris Chinn with the Missouri Department of Agriculture tells Brownfield “We are excited. We’re excited for these two new dairies that are going to come to the state of Missouri. We’re excited about […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958130624/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-dairy-sector-expanding-with-two-new-operations-planned/feed/ 0Two new dairy operations are coming online in Missouri by late 2027, and the state’s ag director says the growth is positive. Chris Chinn with the Missouri Department of Agriculture tells Brownfield “We are excited. We’re excited for these two new dairies that are going to come to the state of Missouri. We’re excited about […]

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