Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:51:11 +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/market-news/cattle-futures-mixed-waiting-on-direct-business-5/ Cattle futures mixed waiting on direct business https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970782371/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-mixed-waiting-on-direct-business/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970782371/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-mixed-waiting-on-direct-business/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:51:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317728 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed and feeders were higher waiting on widespread direct business.  October live cattle closed $.22 lower at $217.22 and December live cattle were unchanged at $220.80.  October feeder cattle closed $1.75 higher at $333.65 and November feeder cattle closed $1.62 higher at $330.90.  Direct cash cattle trade […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970782371/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-mixed-waiting-on-direct-business/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed and feeders were higher waiting on widespread direct business.  October live cattle closed $.22 lower at $217.22 and December live cattle were unchanged at $220.80.  October feeder cattle closed $1.75 higher at $333.65 and November feeder cattle closed $1.62 higher at $330.90.  Direct cash cattle trade […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/merck-highlights-new-technology-to-monitor-calf-behavior/ Merck highlights new technology to monitor calf behavior https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970782221/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Merck-highlights-new-technology-to-monitor-calf-behavior/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970782221/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Merck-highlights-new-technology-to-monitor-calf-behavior/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:41:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317725 Merck Animal Health is highlighting new releases at the World Dairy Expo this week. Associate director for dairy monitoring Chase Milem says SenseHub Dairy Youngstock Monitoring empowers producers to grow strong replacements. “We’re monitoring the behavior of calves.” He tells Brownfield they’ve expanded the system beyond bottle-fed calves. “So no matter how they’re feeding their […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970782221/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Merck-highlights-new-technology-to-monitor-calf-behavior/feed/ 0Merck Animal Health is highlighting new releases at the World Dairy Expo this week. Associate director for dairy monitoring Chase Milem says SenseHub Dairy Youngstock Monitoring empowers producers to grow strong replacements. “We’re monitoring the behavior of calves.” He tells Brownfield they’ve expanded the system beyond bottle-fed calves. “So no matter how they’re feeding their […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-rebound-as-corn-drifts-downward/ Soybeans rebound as corn drifts downward https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970782107/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-rebound-as-corn-drifts-downward/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970782107/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-rebound-as-corn-drifts-downward/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:35:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317671 Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Beans bought back part of the recent drop, remaining optimistic about demand from China. While China’s 10% import tariff on U.S. beans remains in place, that just prevents private companies from buying U.S. beans, not state owned firms. The U.S. harvest is in-line with the average and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970782107/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-rebound-as-corn-drifts-downward/feed/ 0Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Beans bought back part of the recent drop, remaining optimistic about demand from China. While China’s 10% import tariff on U.S. beans remains in place, that just prevents private companies from buying U.S. beans, not state owned firms. The U.S. harvest is in-line with the average and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rising-diesel-costs-sharpen-focus-on-farm-breakevens/ Rising diesel costs sharpen focus on farm breakevens https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970782047/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rising-diesel-costs-sharpen-focus-on-farm-breakevens/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970782047/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rising-diesel-costs-sharpen-focus-on-farm-breakevens/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:30:24 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317722 The chief economist at the USDA says rising diesel costs are becoming a greater concern for agriculture as harvest continues. Justin Benavidez says fuel costs are pressuring balance sheets. “Until the Strait (of Hormuz) has reopened or there’s access elsewhere to more affordable diesel, I think some of these prices might be with us (awhile), […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970782047/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rising-diesel-costs-sharpen-focus-on-farm-breakevens/feed/ 0The chief economist at the USDA says rising diesel costs are becoming a greater concern for agriculture as harvest continues. Justin Benavidez says fuel costs are pressuring balance sheets. “Until the Strait (of Hormuz) has reopened or there’s access elsewhere to more affordable diesel, I think some of these prices might be with us (awhile), […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/eastern-iowa-farmer-calls-out-soaring-inputs/ Eastern Iowa farmer calls out soaring inputs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970781948/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Eastern-Iowa-farmer-calls-out-soaring-inputs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970781948/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Eastern-Iowa-farmer-calls-out-soaring-inputs/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:22:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317723 An eastern Iowa farmer says the financial strain from high production costs is becoming increasingly difficult to manage. “We have a broken market when we look at our inputs.” Lance Lillibridge says it starts with out-of-control fertilizer costs. “Look at some fertilizer manufacturers,” he said. “Their second quarter profits were up 77% while their volumes […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970781948/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Eastern-Iowa-farmer-calls-out-soaring-inputs/feed/ 0An eastern Iowa farmer says the financial strain from high production costs is becoming increasingly difficult to manage. “We have a broken market when we look at our inputs.” Lance Lillibridge says it starts with out-of-control fertilizer costs. “Look at some fertilizer manufacturers,” he said. “Their second quarter profits were up 77% while their volumes […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-september-29-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 29, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970781597/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-September/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970781597/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-September/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:08:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317670 Dec. corn $5.22, down 1 centNov. soybeans $12.97 and 3/4, up 9 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $360.10, down $1.60Oct. soybean oil 67.85, up 74 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $6.91 and 3/4, up 4 centsOct. live cattle $217.22, down 22 centsOct. feeder cattle $333.65, up $1.75Oct. lean hogs $79.37, up $1.12Oct. Class III milk closed at […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970781597/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-September/feed/ 0Dec. corn $5.22, down 1 centNov. soybeans $12.97 and 3/4, up 9 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $360.10, down $1.60Oct. soybean oil 67.85, up 74 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $6.91 and 3/4, up 4 centsOct. live cattle $217.22, down 22 centsOct. feeder cattle $333.65, up $1.75Oct. lean hogs $79.37, up $1.12Oct. Class III milk closed at […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/hollow-soybean-plants-signal-new-pest-pressure-from-dectes-stemborer/ Hollow soybean plants signal new pest pressure from Dectes stem borer https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970781600/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hollow-soybean-plants-signal-new-pest-pressure-from-Dectes-stem-borer/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970781600/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hollow-soybean-plants-signal-new-pest-pressure-from-Dectes-stem-borer/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:07:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317709 The Michigan Soybean Committee is encouraging growers to scout for a new pest found in August. Research director Mark Seamon tells Brownfield Dectes stem borer was confirmed in Mid-Michigan last month in soybeans. “This is normally a pest of the southern U.S. or mid part of the country, and this year we found it way […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970781600/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hollow-soybean-plants-signal-new-pest-pressure-from-Dectes-stem-borer/feed/ 0The Michigan Soybean Committee is encouraging growers to scout for a new pest found in August. Research director Mark Seamon tells Brownfield Dectes stem borer was confirmed in Mid-Michigan last month in soybeans. “This is normally a pest of the southern U.S. or mid part of the country, and this year we found it way […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ohio-mesonet-could-help-farmers-navigate-weather-extremes-and-challenging-field-conditions/ Ohio Mesonet could help farmers navigate weather extremes and challenging field conditions https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970781441/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-Mesonet-could-help-farmers-navigate-weather-extremes-and-challenging-field-conditions/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970781441/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-Mesonet-could-help-farmers-navigate-weather-extremes-and-challenging-field-conditions/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:06:45 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317719 An ag weather and climate specialist says a growing network of weather stations is helping farmers access critical data. Aaron Wilson with Ohio State University Extension says the Ohio Mesonet provides real-time information to help producers make better management decisions. “There are multiple levels of temperature and humidity that can give us information on how […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970781441/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-Mesonet-could-help-farmers-navigate-weather-extremes-and-challenging-field-conditions/feed/ 0An ag weather and climate specialist says a growing network of weather stations is helping farmers access critical data. Aaron Wilson with Ohio State University Extension says the Ohio Mesonet provides real-time information to help producers make better management decisions. “There are multiple levels of temperature and humidity that can give us information on how […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/flood-watch-adds-to-harvest-concerns-across-the-midwest/ Flood watch adds to harvest concerns across the Midwest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970781261/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Flood-watch-adds-to-harvest-concerns-across-the-Midwest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970781261/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Flood-watch-adds-to-harvest-concerns-across-the-Midwest/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:58:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317717 A southwest Iowa farmer says saturated fields are delaying harvest progress across the region. “Basically, we’re wet like everybody else.” Duane Aistrope says he managed to get in the field for a short time last week. “We did do a little bit Thursday, like 5 acres,” he said. “There a few guys around that have […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970781261/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Flood-watch-adds-to-harvest-concerns-across-the-Midwest/feed/ 0A southwest Iowa farmer says saturated fields are delaying harvest progress across the region. “Basically, we’re wet like everybody else.” Duane Aistrope says he managed to get in the field for a short time last week. “We did do a little bit Thursday, like 5 acres,” he said. “There a few guys around that have […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/epizootic-hemorrhagic-disease-ehd-confirmed-in-wisconsin-cattle/ Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) confirmed in Wisconsin cattle https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970779263/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Epizootic-Hemorrhagic-Disease-EHD-confirmed-in-Wisconsin-cattle/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970779263/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Epizootic-Hemorrhagic-Disease-EHD-confirmed-in-Wisconsin-cattle/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:47:11 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317716 The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has confirmed the presence of the virus that causes epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in non-lactating dairy cattle in Waukesha County.  EHD is a viral disease transmitted by biting flies, also known as midges or no-see-ums. It’s typically found in late summer and early fall when […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970779263/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Epizootic-Hemorrhagic-Disease-EHD-confirmed-in-Wisconsin-cattle/feed/ 0The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has confirmed the presence of the virus that causes epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in non-lactating dairy cattle in Waukesha County.  EHD is a viral disease transmitted by biting flies, also known as midges or no-see-ums. It’s typically found in late summer and early fall when […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/indiana-lawmaker-seeks-dyed-diesel-relief-for-farmers-as-harvest-fuel-costs-surge/ Indiana lawmaker seeks dyed diesel relief for farmers as harvest fuel costs surge https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970779260/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-lawmaker-seeks-dyed-diesel-relief-for-farmers-as-harvest-fuel-costs-surge/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970779260/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-lawmaker-seeks-dyed-diesel-relief-for-farmers-as-harvest-fuel-costs-surge/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:46:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317713 An Indiana state representative says more needs to be done to provide meaningful relief for farmers as diesel prices remain at historic highs. Beau Baird says expanded access to red dyed diesel during harvest could help lower input costs. “In total, there’s at least a dollar in tax that we’re paying for on-road diesel that […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970779260/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-lawmaker-seeks-dyed-diesel-relief-for-farmers-as-harvest-fuel-costs-surge/feed/ 0An Indiana state representative says more needs to be done to provide meaningful relief for farmers as diesel prices remain at historic highs. Beau Baird says expanded access to red dyed diesel during harvest could help lower input costs. “In total, there’s at least a dollar in tax that we’re paying for on-road diesel that […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/record-cheese-butterfat-exports-point-to-strong-2026-for-dairy/ Record cheese, butterfat exports point to strong 2026 for dairy https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970778327/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-cheese-butterfat-exports-point-to-strong-for-dairy/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970778327/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-cheese-butterfat-exports-point-to-strong-for-dairy/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:09:10 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317707 2026 could be another record year for U.S. dairy exports.  CoBank ag economist Abbi Groves says international business continues to be strong. “We have seen record exports for butterfat and for cheese, which has been really important because we have a surplus of those things in the domestic market. So being able to move those […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970778327/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-cheese-butterfat-exports-point-to-strong-for-dairy/feed/ 02026 could be another record year for U.S. dairy exports.  CoBank ag economist Abbi Groves says international business continues to be strong. “We have seen record exports for butterfat and for cheese, which has been really important because we have a surplus of those things in the domestic market. So being able to move those […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/combine-equipment-settings-and-operator-skill-critical-for-capturing-more-soybeans/ Combine equipment settings and operator skill critical for capturing more soybeans https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970777955/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Combine-equipment-settings-and-operator-skill-critical-for-capturing-more-soybeans/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970777955/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Combine-equipment-settings-and-operator-skill-critical-for-capturing-more-soybeans/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:58:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317679 Harvest losses could be a defining factor in profitability for some farmers. Michigan State University Extension soybean educator Eric Anderson says about four soybeans per square foot after a combine pass is a bushel per acre lost. “For those who are going to be harvesting a little bit later on a double crop, a lot […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970777955/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Combine-equipment-settings-and-operator-skill-critical-for-capturing-more-soybeans/feed/ 0Harvest losses could be a defining factor in profitability for some farmers. Michigan State University Extension soybean educator Eric Anderson says about four soybeans per square foot after a combine pass is a bushel per acre lost. “For those who are going to be harvesting a little bit later on a double crop, a lot […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/hpai-returns-to-indiana-more-than-24000-birds-depopulated-in-jay-county/ HPAI returns to Indiana: More than 24,000 birds depopulated in Jay County https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970777481/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~HPAI-returns-to-Indiana-More-than-birds-depopulated-in-Jay-County/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970777481/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~HPAI-returns-to-Indiana-More-than-birds-depopulated-in-Jay-County/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:42:37 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317705 The public information director for the Indiana State Board of Animal Health says producers should remain vigilant as new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza are detected. Denise Derrer Spears says it’s not completely unexpected. “The wild bird migration is in full swing,” he says. “It’s a little early for the water foul migration, but we know […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970777481/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~HPAI-returns-to-Indiana-More-than-birds-depopulated-in-Jay-County/feed/ 0The public information director for the Indiana State Board of Animal Health says producers should remain vigilant as new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza are detected. Denise Derrer Spears says it’s not completely unexpected. “The wild bird migration is in full swing,” he says. “It’s a little early for the water foul migration, but we know […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/biodiesel-producers-playing-catch-up-on-45z-opportunities/ Biodiesel producers playing catch up on 45Z opportunities https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970777127/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Biodiesel-producers-playing-catch-up-on-Z-opportunities/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970777127/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Biodiesel-producers-playing-catch-up-on-Z-opportunities/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:27:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317704 The CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America says uncertainty remains on exactly how the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit will benefit biodiesel producers and soybean growers. Donnell Rehagen tells Brownfield, “It’s a lot easier for an ethanol plant to work directly with a farmer to say if you do A, B, and C, we’ll […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970777127/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Biodiesel-producers-playing-catch-up-on-Z-opportunities/feed/ 0The CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America says uncertainty remains on exactly how the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit will benefit biodiesel producers and soybean growers. Donnell Rehagen tells Brownfield, “It’s a lot easier for an ethanol plant to work directly with a farmer to say if you do A, B, and C, we’ll […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/continuous-improvement-drives-2026-world-dairy-expo-producer-of-the-year/ Continuous improvement drives 2026 World Dairy Expo Producer of the Year https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970777061/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Continuous-improvement-drives-World-Dairy-Expo-Producer-of-the-Year/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970777061/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Continuous-improvement-drives-World-Dairy-Expo-Producer-of-the-Year/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:24:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317701 The 2026 World Dairy Expo Producers of the Year are always looking to improve. Jonathan Lamb is a 12th-generation dairy farmer from Oakfield, New York.  He says the family farm began in 1965 with just 65 cows and now spans 10,000 head and 15,000 acres across New York and Ohio. “We try to be in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970777061/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Continuous-improvement-drives-World-Dairy-Expo-Producer-of-the-Year/feed/ 0The 2026 World Dairy Expo Producers of the Year are always looking to improve. Jonathan Lamb is a 12th-generation dairy farmer from Oakfield, New York.  He says the family farm began in 1965 with just 65 cows and now spans 10,000 head and 15,000 acres across New York and Ohio. “We try to be in […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2865/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970776635/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970776635/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:06:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317700 Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet.  Bids and asking prices have yet to surface.  Showlists this week are mixed, lower in Texas and Kansas, but higher in Nebraska.  Look for the bulk of the week’s business to hold out until sometime Thursday or Friday.  Boxed beef was higher and sharply higher with strong demand […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970776635/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet.  Bids and asking prices have yet to surface.  Showlists this week are mixed, lower in Texas and Kansas, but higher in Nebraska.  Look for the bulk of the week’s business to hold out until sometime Thursday or Friday.  Boxed beef was higher and sharply higher with strong demand […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cheese-blocks-drop-dry-whey-jumps-tuesday-at-cme/ Cheese blocks drop, dry whey jumps Tuesday at CME https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970776392/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cheese-blocks-drop-dry-whey-jumps-Tuesday-at-CME/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970776392/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cheese-blocks-drop-dry-whey-jumps-Tuesday-at-CME/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:54:47 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317699 Cash dairy prices were mixed Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.050 to $0.81. One sale was reported at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.325 to $1.2750.  Six sales were reported ranging from $1.28 to $1.3025.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.4525. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.0525 to $1.3175. Nineteen sales […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970776392/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cheese-blocks-drop-dry-whey-jumps-Tuesday-at-CME/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mixed Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.050 to $0.81. One sale was reported at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.325 to $1.2750.  Six sales were reported ranging from $1.28 to $1.3025.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.4525. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.0525 to $1.3175. Nineteen sales […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/chinas-10-percent-tariff-continues-to-weigh-on-u-s-soybean-trade/ China’s 10 percent tariff continues to weigh on U.S. soybean trade https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970775579/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China%e2%80%99s-percent-tariff-continues-to-weigh-on-US-soybean-trade/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970775579/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China%e2%80%99s-percent-tariff-continues-to-weigh-on-US-soybean-trade/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:24:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317697 The president of the Missouri Soybean Association says he’s not surprised to see China continue with its 10 percent tariff on U.S. soybeans after last week’s meeting. “There’s lots of polarizing issues that need to be hammered out before we can expect to see the 10 percent tariff come off the soybeans,” Cody Brock tells […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970775579/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China%e2%80%99s-percent-tariff-continues-to-weigh-on-US-soybean-trade/feed/ 0The president of the Missouri Soybean Association says he’s not surprised to see China continue with its 10 percent tariff on U.S. soybeans after last week’s meeting. “There’s lots of polarizing issues that need to be hammered out before we can expect to see the 10 percent tariff come off the soybeans,” Cody Brock tells […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/prioritizing-profitability/ Prioritizing Profitability https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970774820/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Prioritizing-Profitability/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970774820/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Prioritizing-Profitability/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:54:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=317684 The primary goal of the Illinois corn checkoff is to improve farmer profitability.  In this Managing for Profit, Matt Raben, a Gallatin County farmer and new chairman of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, discusses some of their recent efforts.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970774820/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Prioritizing-Profitability/feed/ 0The primary goal of the Illinois corn checkoff is to improve farmer profitability.  In this Managing for Profit, Matt Raben, a Gallatin County farmer and new chairman of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, discusses some of their recent efforts.

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