Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Tue, 26 May 2026 19:33:57 +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/df-seeds-expands-across-lake-michigan-to-grow-premium-soybean-markets/ DF Seeds expands across Lake Michigan to grow premium soybean markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957322823/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~DF-Seeds-expands-across-Lake-Michigan-to-grow-premium-soybean-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957322823/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~DF-Seeds-expands-across-Lake-Michigan-to-grow-premium-soybean-markets/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 19:28:24 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311771 Michigan-based DF Seeds is expanding its territory into Wisconsin. President Janna Fritz tells Brownfield, “With our food-grade soybeans, we have the opportunity to partner with other key exporters out of the state of Wisconsin that are interested in our high-quality tofu-quality soybeans going abroad.” She says the region’s climate is more suitable for producing the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957322823/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~DF-Seeds-expands-across-Lake-Michigan-to-grow-premium-soybean-markets/feed/ 0Michigan-based DF Seeds is expanding its territory into Wisconsin. President Janna Fritz tells Brownfield, “With our food-grade soybeans, we have the opportunity to partner with other key exporters out of the state of Wisconsin that are interested in our high-quality tofu-quality soybeans going abroad.” She says the region’s climate is more suitable for producing the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/expanded-treatment-options-are-becoming-available-as-producers-prepare-for-potential-screwworm-outbreaks/ Expanded treatment options are becoming available as producers prepare for potential screwworm outbreaks https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957319352/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Expanded-treatment-options-are-becoming-available-as-producers-prepare-for-potential-screwworm-outbreaks/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957319352/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Expanded-treatment-options-are-becoming-available-as-producers-prepare-for-potential-screwworm-outbreaks/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 18:24:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311759 The cattle industry remains on high alert as New World screwworm continues to threaten the U.S. herd. Dr. Lee Bob Harper with Zoetis says many producers today lack firsthand experience with the pest. “We have to kind of know what we’re looking for and be vigilant, be watching, be prepared,” he says. He tells Brownfield […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957319352/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Expanded-treatment-options-are-becoming-available-as-producers-prepare-for-potential-screwworm-outbreaks/feed/ 0The cattle industry remains on high alert as New World screwworm continues to threaten the U.S. herd. Dr. Lee Bob Harper with Zoetis says many producers today lack firsthand experience with the pest. “We have to kind of know what we’re looking for and be vigilant, be watching, be prepared,” he says. He tells Brownfield […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/two-cents/midwest-agriculture-in-transition-weather-market-pressures-and-the-fight-to-preserve-the-family-farm-way-of-life/ Midwest Agriculture in Transition: Weather, Market Pressures, and the Fight to Preserve the Family Farm Way of Life https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957319358/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midwest-Agriculture-in-Transition-Weather-Market-Pressures-and-the-Fight-to-Preserve-the-Family-Farm-Way-of-Life/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957319358/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midwest-Agriculture-in-Transition-Weather-Market-Pressures-and-the-Fight-to-Preserve-the-Family-Farm-Way-of-Life/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 18:20:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=cyndi_cents&p=311486 With Memorial Day in the rearview mirror and schools in my area closed until fall, we’ve shifted into a different pace of life. Not quite officially summer, but close enough that you can feel it in the long evenings and early mornings. The weather, though, hasn’t quite made up its mind, with daytime temperatures bouncing […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957319358/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midwest-Agriculture-in-Transition-Weather-Market-Pressures-and-the-Fight-to-Preserve-the-Family-Farm-Way-of-Life/feed/ 0With Memorial Day in the rearview mirror and schools in my area closed until fall, we’ve shifted into a different pace of life. Not quite officially summer, but close enough that you can feel it in the long evenings and early mornings. The weather, though, hasn’t quite made up its mind, with daytime temperatures bouncing […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/illinois-legislative-session-dominated-by-budget-concerns/ Illinois legislative session dominated by budget concerns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957318422/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-legislative-session-dominated-by-budget-concerns/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957318422/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-legislative-session-dominated-by-budget-concerns/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 18:07:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311757 The director of governmental affairs with the Illinois Soybean Association says all eyes are on Springfield as the General Assembly’s spring legislative session nears its conclusion. KJ Johnson says the state’s ongoing budget issues continue to dominate discussions. “They are still short on revenue, almost $800 million.”  He says, “Do they look at a tax […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957318422/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-legislative-session-dominated-by-budget-concerns/feed/ 0The director of governmental affairs with the Illinois Soybean Association says all eyes are on Springfield as the General Assembly’s spring legislative session nears its conclusion. KJ Johnson says the state’s ongoing budget issues continue to dominate discussions. “They are still short on revenue, almost $800 million.”  He says, “Do they look at a tax […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2779/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957315053/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957315053/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 17:05:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311753 Direct cash cattle trade activity is off to a quiet start in this holiday-shortened week.  Buyers and sellers are preparing for the week ahead.  Bids and asking prices have not surfaced and significant trade volume will likely be delayed until the latter half of the week.  Business could be interesting this week with the wide […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957315053/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity is off to a quiet start in this holiday-shortened week.  Buyers and sellers are preparing for the week ahead.  Bids and asking prices have not surfaced and significant trade volume will likely be delayed until the latter half of the week.  Business could be interesting this week with the wide […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/butter-higher-cheese-lower-on-tuesdays-cash-dairy-market/ Butter higher, cheese lower on Tuesday’s cash dairy market https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957314246/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Butter-higher-cheese-lower-on-Tuesdays-cash-dairy-market/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957314246/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Butter-higher-cheese-lower-on-Tuesdays-cash-dairy-market/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 16:54:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311754 Cash dairy prices were mixed on Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.6850.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0125 at $1.4925.  Eight sales were recorded, ranging from $1.49 to $1.5050.  Cheese barrels were down $0.01 at $1.47.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was up $0.0250 at $1.56.  Thirty-six sales were recorded, ranging from $1.5375 to $1.5775.  Nonfat dry milk was down 0.03 at $2.0425.  Nine sales were recorded, ranging from $2.0450 to $2.0550. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957314246/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Butter-higher-cheese-lower-on-Tuesdays-cash-dairy-market/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mixed on Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.6850.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0125 at $1.4925.  Eight sales were recorded, ranging from $1.49 to $1.5050.  Cheese barrels were down $0.01 at $1.47.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was up $0.0250 at $1.56.  Thirty-six sales were recorded, ranging from $1.5375 to $1.5775.  Nonfat dry milk was down 0.03 at $2.0425.  Nine sales were recorded, ranging from $2.0450 to $2.0550. 

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/boosting-beef/ Boosting Beef https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957311750/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Boosting-Beef/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957311750/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Boosting-Beef/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 16:00:37 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=311752 For decades, the Illinois Corn Marketing Board has partnered with the Illinois Beef Association in numerous ways to boost both industries within the state. In this Managing for Profit, Ted Prehn, a member of the IBA Board of Governors, discusses how cooperation between the two groups helps improve the profitability of operations across Illinois.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957311750/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Boosting-Beef/feed/ 0For decades, the Illinois Corn Marketing Board has partnered with the Illinois Beef Association in numerous ways to boost both industries within the state. In this Managing for Profit, Ted Prehn, a member of the IBA Board of Governors, discusses how cooperation between the two groups helps improve the profitability of operations across Illinois.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farmers-and-congress-eye-additional-fertilizer-pricing-transparency/ Farmers and Congress eye additional fertilizer pricing transparency https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957308942/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-and-Congress-eye-additional-fertilizer-pricing-transparency/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957308942/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-and-Congress-eye-additional-fertilizer-pricing-transparency/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 15:12:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311747 The CEO of domestic phosphate fertilizer producer Itafos (EE-tah-foss) says he’s not sure how much more transparent the industry can be. David Delaney says daily fertilizer pricing information can be accessed through numerous sources. “To me, it already feels like it’s extremely transparent.”  He says, “Most of these fertilizer companies are public companies, so their […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957308942/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-and-Congress-eye-additional-fertilizer-pricing-transparency/feed/ 0The CEO of domestic phosphate fertilizer producer Itafos (EE-tah-foss) says he’s not sure how much more transparent the industry can be. David Delaney says daily fertilizer pricing information can be accessed through numerous sources. “To me, it already feels like it’s extremely transparent.”  He says, “Most of these fertilizer companies are public companies, so their […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/oaci-study-farmers-improving-water-quality-in-auglaize-river-watershed/ OACI study: Farmers improving water quality in Auglaize River Watershed  https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957305402/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~OACI-study-Farmers-improving-water-quality-in-Auglaize-River-Watershed/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957305402/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~OACI-study-Farmers-improving-water-quality-in-Auglaize-River-Watershed/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 14:30:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311745 A new study shows farmers are playing a role in improving water quality throughout the Auglaize River Watershed.  Jordan Hoewischer with Ohio Farm Bureau says the Ohio Agriculture Conservation Initiative’s 2026 Assessment Survey report shows over half of the fields surveyed are enrolled in a cost-share conservation program.  “We’re just continuing to march down the chart on how many nutrients that are coming […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957305402/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~OACI-study-Farmers-improving-water-quality-in-Auglaize-River-Watershed/feed/ 0A new study shows farmers are playing a role in improving water quality throughout the Auglaize River Watershed.  Jordan Hoewischer with Ohio Farm Bureau says the Ohio Agriculture Conservation Initiative’s 2026 Assessment Survey report shows over half of the fields surveyed are enrolled in a cost-share conservation program.  “We’re just continuing to march down the chart on how many nutrients that are coming […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/grassley-frustrated-over-prop-12-exclusion-from-senate-farm-bill/ Grassley frustrated over Prop 12 exclusion from Senate farm bill https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957305333/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grassley-frustrated-over-Prop-exclusion-from-Senate-farm-bill/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957305333/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grassley-frustrated-over-Prop-exclusion-from-Senate-farm-bill/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 14:25:53 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311738 U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s disappointed Senate Ag Committee Chair John Boozman does not plan on including a solution for Proposition 12 in the Senate farm bill. “This bill is the best opportunity that we have to solve this issue for farmers, so I hope the Chairman will reconsider that decision.” Boozman recently told […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957305333/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grassley-frustrated-over-Prop-exclusion-from-Senate-farm-bill/feed/ 0U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s disappointed Senate Ag Committee Chair John Boozman does not plan on including a solution for Proposition 12 in the Senate farm bill. “This bill is the best opportunity that we have to solve this issue for farmers, so I hope the Chairman will reconsider that decision.” Boozman recently told […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/prepare-for-tar-spot/ Prepare for Tar Spot https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957304133/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Prepare-for-Tar-Spot/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957304133/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Prepare-for-Tar-Spot/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 14:05:54 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=311736 Tar spot is a corn disease that continues to spread across the Midwest, and Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Jason Gibson says growers should be paying close attention. He tells Brownfield tar spot can escalate quickly in the right conditions, but fungicides like Forcivo can help protect yield.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957304133/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Prepare-for-Tar-Spot/feed/ 0Tar spot is a corn disease that continues to spread across the Midwest, and Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Jason Gibson says growers should be paying close attention. He tells Brownfield tar spot can escalate quickly in the right conditions, but fungicides like Forcivo can help protect yield.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/analyst-trump-administration-fertilizer-strategy-raises-questions-about-lowering-costs/ Analyst: Trump administration fertilizer strategy raises questions about lowering costs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957298895/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Analyst-Trump-administration-fertilizer-strategy-raises-questions-about-lowering-costs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957298895/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Analyst-Trump-administration-fertilizer-strategy-raises-questions-about-lowering-costs/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311727 Josh Linville with StoneX Group says it’s unclear how the Trump administration’s push to expand domestic fertilizer production helps lower prices and improves availability for U.S. farmers. “We appreciate all the things that are going on,” he says. “I just don’t think it’s enough steps in the right direction. I don’t think it’s quite enough […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957298895/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Analyst-Trump-administration-fertilizer-strategy-raises-questions-about-lowering-costs/feed/ 0Josh Linville with StoneX Group says it’s unclear how the Trump administration’s push to expand domestic fertilizer production helps lower prices and improves availability for U.S. farmers. “We appreciate all the things that are going on,” he says. “I just don’t think it’s enough steps in the right direction. I don’t think it’s quite enough […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ag-economist-usmca-review-could-shape-north-american-farm-trade/ Ag economist: USMCA review could shape North American farm trade https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957255152/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-economist-USMCA-review-could-shape-North-American-farm-trade/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957255152/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-economist-USMCA-review-could-shape-North-American-farm-trade/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311714 An ag economist with the Ohio State University says U.S. agriculture should be paying close attention to the review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Ian Sheldon tells Brownfield “Mexico’s our number one agricultural export market and Canada’s number two.” Sheldon says he’s concerned about recent actions that conflict with the spirit of the USMCA, initiated by […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957255152/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-economist-USMCA-review-could-shape-North-American-farm-trade/feed/ 0An ag economist with the Ohio State University says U.S. agriculture should be paying close attention to the review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Ian Sheldon tells Brownfield “Mexico’s our number one agricultural export market and Canada’s number two.” Sheldon says he’s concerned about recent actions that conflict with the spirit of the USMCA, initiated by […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/boozman-says-standalone-nationwide-e15-bill-has-votes-to-pass-u-s-senate/ Boozman says standalone nationwide E15 bill has votes to pass U.S. Senate https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957237962/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Boozman-says-standalone-nationwide-E-bill-has-votes-to-pass-US-Senate/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957237962/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Boozman-says-standalone-nationwide-E-bill-has-votes-to-pass-US-Senate/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311713 The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says a standalone nationwide, year-round E15 bill has enough support to pass the Senate. John Boozman from Arkansas tells Brownfield “It’s one of the number one priorities we have to get done, that’s the view of the ag committee and majority leader, Senator Thune, besides being majority […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957237962/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Boozman-says-standalone-nationwide-E-bill-has-votes-to-pass-US-Senate/feed/ 0The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says a standalone nationwide, year-round E15 bill has enough support to pass the Senate. John Boozman from Arkansas tells Brownfield “It’s one of the number one priorities we have to get done, that’s the view of the ag committee and majority leader, Senator Thune, besides being majority […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/2026/05/iowa-dnrs-jace-elliott-on-2026-deer-season-outlook-population-trends/ Iowa DNR’s Jace Elliott on 2026 Deer Season Outlook & Population Trends https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957236312/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-DNR%e2%80%99s-Jace-Elliott-on-Deer-Season-Outlook-Population-Trends/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957236312/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-DNR%e2%80%99s-Jace-Elliott-on-Deer-Season-Outlook-Population-Trends/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 13:40:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?p=311731 The post Iowa DNR’s Jace Elliott on 2026 Deer Season Outlook & Population Trends appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957236312/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-DNR%e2%80%99s-Jace-Elliott-on-Deer-Season-Outlook-Population-Trends/feed/ 0The post Iowa DNR’s Jace Elliott on 2026 Deer Season Outlook & Population Trends appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/2026/05/replant-likely-due-to-dry-conditions/ Replant Likely Due to Dry Conditions https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957233510/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Replant-Likely-Due-to-Dry-Conditions/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957233510/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Replant-Likely-Due-to-Dry-Conditions/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 12:35:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?p=311668 While there’s been excessive rains across much of Missouri, the Bootheel has been dry. Farmer Aaron Porter says that’s been affecting soybeans. Learn more in this Spotlight on Soybeans!

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957233510/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Replant-Likely-Due-to-Dry-Conditions/feed/ 0While there’s been excessive rains across much of Missouri, the Bootheel has been dry. Farmer Aaron Porter says that’s been affecting soybeans. Learn more in this Spotlight on Soybeans!

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/higher-placements-fewer-marketings-and-ongoing-drought-impacts/ Higher placements, fewer marketings, and ongoing drought impacts https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957232772/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Higher-placements-fewer-marketings-and-ongoing-drought-impacts/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957232772/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Higher-placements-fewer-marketings-and-ongoing-drought-impacts/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 12:22:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311729 An ag economist says there are a couple of factors contributing to the increase in cattle being placed into feedyards.     University of Tennessee ag economist Charley Martinez says placements were up 6 percent in the latest Cattle on Feed report from the USDA.  “Some of that could be cattle that were meant to be on wheat pasture, finally hitting the feedyard,” […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957232772/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Higher-placements-fewer-marketings-and-ongoing-drought-impacts/feed/ 0An ag economist says there are a couple of factors contributing to the increase in cattle being placed into feedyards.     University of Tennessee ag economist Charley Martinez says placements were up 6 percent in the latest Cattle on Feed report from the USDA.  “Some of that could be cattle that were meant to be on wheat pasture, finally hitting the feedyard,” […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-corn-finish-firm-ahead-of-memorial-day-weekend/ Soybeans, corn finish firm ahead of Memorial Day weekend https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957008966/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-finish-firm-ahead-of-Memorial-Day-weekend/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957008966/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-finish-firm-ahead-of-Memorial-Day-weekend/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 20:38:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311686 Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, padding the week’s gains. Planting and development conditions mostly look favorable and the trade’s waiting for new demand from China. There’s been a lot of talk about tariff reductions, but nothing’s been announced officially, and even if they’re buying routine amounts of U.S. beans, the bulk […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957008966/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-finish-firm-ahead-of-Memorial-Day-weekend/feed/ 0Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, padding the week’s gains. Planting and development conditions mostly look favorable and the trade’s waiting for new demand from China. There’s been a lot of talk about tariff reductions, but nothing’s been announced officially, and even if they’re buying routine amounts of U.S. beans, the bulk […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/economist-warns-sugar-producers-face-billion-dollar-losses-congress-calls-for-trade-investigation/ Economist warns sugar producers face billion-dollar losses, Congress calls for trade investigation https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957007515/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-warns-sugar-producers-face-billiondollar-losses-Congress-calls-for-trade-investigation/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957007515/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-warns-sugar-producers-face-billiondollar-losses-Congress-calls-for-trade-investigation/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 20:16:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311720 An ag economist says it’s likely U.S. sugar growers and processors will face significant losses this year without additional trade protections for the industry. “It’s going to be a big problem, it’s going to be a very, very big problem.” Shawn Arita with the Ag Risk Policy Center at North Dakota State University tells Brownfield the two-tiered […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957007515/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-warns-sugar-producers-face-billiondollar-losses-Congress-calls-for-trade-investigation/feed/ 0An ag economist says it’s likely U.S. sugar growers and processors will face significant losses this year without additional trade protections for the industry. “It’s going to be a big problem, it’s going to be a very, very big problem.” Shawn Arita with the Ag Risk Policy Center at North Dakota State University tells Brownfield the two-tiered […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/feeder-cattle-futures-sharply-lower-to-finish-the-week/ Feeder cattle futures sharply lower to finish the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957007097/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Feeder-cattle-futures-sharply-lower-to-finish-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957007097/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Feeder-cattle-futures-sharply-lower-to-finish-the-week/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 20:11:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311724 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed waiting for the On Feed numbers and feeders were sharply lower on fund liquidation. June live cattle closed $.15 higher at $249.30 and August live cattle closed $.25 higher at $239.60.  August feeder cattle closed $6.67 lower at $349.85 and September feeder cattle closed $6.47 lower […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957007097/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Feeder-cattle-futures-sharply-lower-to-finish-the-week/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed waiting for the On Feed numbers and feeders were sharply lower on fund liquidation. June live cattle closed $.15 higher at $249.30 and August live cattle closed $.25 higher at $239.60.  August feeder cattle closed $6.67 lower at $349.85 and September feeder cattle closed $6.47 lower […]

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