Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:59:12 +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/many-farmers-utilize-life-insurance-for-farm-financing/ Many farmers utilize life insurance for farm financing https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954274772/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Many-farmers-utilize-life-insurance-for-farm-financing/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954274772/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Many-farmers-utilize-life-insurance-for-farm-financing/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:55:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310195 A financial advisor says farmers can often get financing for farm expenses without going to the bank. Mary Jo Irmen with FiscalBridge LLC tells Brownfield the key is in a properly set-up whole life insurance policy. “Not universal life, not variable, not indexed universal, whole life with a dividend-paying company structured correctly so we have […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954274772/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Many-farmers-utilize-life-insurance-for-farm-financing/feed/ 0A financial advisor says farmers can often get financing for farm expenses without going to the bank. Mary Jo Irmen with FiscalBridge LLC tells Brownfield the key is in a properly set-up whole life insurance policy. “Not universal life, not variable, not indexed universal, whole life with a dividend-paying company structured correctly so we have […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farmer-says-next-two-growing-seasons-could-test-farm-finances/ Farmer says next two growing seasons could test farm finances https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954273725/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmer-says-next-two-growing-seasons-could-test-farm-finances/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954273725/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmer-says-next-two-growing-seasons-could-test-farm-finances/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:45:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310208 A central Iowa farmer says the next two growing seasons will test many farmers financially. Morey Hill says the price of diesel is impacting budgets in 2026. “Kind of used to it with fertilizer as far as knowing what to expect. But man you look at diesel and it’s sticker shock. I hope we can […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954273725/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmer-says-next-two-growing-seasons-could-test-farm-finances/feed/ 0A central Iowa farmer says the next two growing seasons will test many farmers financially. Morey Hill says the price of diesel is impacting budgets in 2026. “Kind of used to it with fertilizer as far as knowing what to expect. But man you look at diesel and it’s sticker shock. I hope we can […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-farmer-plans-more-soybeans-as-input-costs-shape-planting-decisions/ Iowa farmer plans more soybeans as input costs shape planting decisions https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954273713/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-farmer-plans-more-soybeans-as-input-costs-shape-planting-decisions/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954273713/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-farmer-plans-more-soybeans-as-input-costs-shape-planting-decisions/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:43:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310207 A farmer in eastern Iowa says he intends to plant more soybeans than corn this year. Dave Walton farms near the Mississippi River… “Normally we put in a little bit of corn on corn every year. We’re flipping all of those acres to soybeans. Profit potential in soybeans looks better, and it’s a little less […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954273713/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-farmer-plans-more-soybeans-as-input-costs-shape-planting-decisions/feed/ 0A farmer in eastern Iowa says he intends to plant more soybeans than corn this year. Dave Walton farms near the Mississippi River… “Normally we put in a little bit of corn on corn every year. We’re flipping all of those acres to soybeans. Profit potential in soybeans looks better, and it’s a little less […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-products-see-profit-taking-corn-and-wheat-finish-mixed/ Soybeans, products see profit taking, corn and wheat finish mixed https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272603/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-products-see-profit-taking-corn-and-wheat-finish-mixed/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272603/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-products-see-profit-taking-corn-and-wheat-finish-mixed/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:35:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310168 Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. The trade is waiting for any clarity on a major trade meeting with China, expected to happen next month. The ongoing volatility around the military actions in Iran and the Middle East is clouding those negotiations, partially because China is a major trading partner of not […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272603/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-products-see-profit-taking-corn-and-wheat-finish-mixed/feed/ 0Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. The trade is waiting for any clarity on a major trade meeting with China, expected to happen next month. The ongoing volatility around the military actions in Iran and the Middle East is clouding those negotiations, partially because China is a major trading partner of not […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ustr-weighs-in-on-usmca-updates-prior-to-july-review/ USTR weighs in on USMCA updates prior to July review https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272051/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USTR-weighs-in-on-USMCA-updates-prior-to-July-review/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272051/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USTR-weighs-in-on-USMCA-updates-prior-to-July-review/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:30:24 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310203 The U.S. Trade Representative says he would like to see changes made to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement to better support American agriculture. Ambassador Jamieson Greer says USTR has been meeting with Mexico to discuss the terms prior to the joint review this summer. “We’ve been focused on Rules of Origin and economic security,” he says. “We’ve […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272051/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USTR-weighs-in-on-USMCA-updates-prior-to-July-review/feed/ 0The U.S. Trade Representative says he would like to see changes made to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement to better support American agriculture. Ambassador Jamieson Greer says USTR has been meeting with Mexico to discuss the terms prior to the joint review this summer. “We’ve been focused on Rules of Origin and economic security,” he says. “We’ve […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-remain-under-pressure/ Cattle futures remain under pressure https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272054/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-remain-under-pressure/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272054/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-remain-under-pressure/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:29:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310206 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower, pressured by technical liquidation and watching direct business develop.  June live cattle closed $.47 lower at $243.07 and August live cattle closed $.52 lower at $239.18.  May feeder cattle closed $.12 lower at $358.42 and August feeder cattle closed $.07 lower at $358.87.  There […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272054/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-remain-under-pressure/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower, pressured by technical liquidation and watching direct business develop.  June live cattle closed $.47 lower at $243.07 and August live cattle closed $.52 lower at $239.18.  May feeder cattle closed $.12 lower at $358.42 and August feeder cattle closed $.07 lower at $358.87.  There […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usdas-rollins-signals-possible-action-soon-on-fertilizer-prices/ USDA’s Rollins signals possible action soon on fertilizer prices https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272057/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA%e2%80%99s-Rollins-signals-possible-action-soon-on-fertilizer-prices/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272057/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA%e2%80%99s-Rollins-signals-possible-action-soon-on-fertilizer-prices/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:28:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310204 Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says it will require a significant effort from the administration to help improve fertilizer costs in the short term.     But, during her testimony in front of a Senate Appropriations subcommittee on Tuesday, she told lawmakers that an announcement could come soon. “We’ve had daily calls with the White House, with […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272057/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA%e2%80%99s-Rollins-signals-possible-action-soon-on-fertilizer-prices/feed/ 0Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says it will require a significant effort from the administration to help improve fertilizer costs in the short term.     But, during her testimony in front of a Senate Appropriations subcommittee on Tuesday, she told lawmakers that an announcement could come soon. “We’ve had daily calls with the White House, with […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/homegrown-fertilizer-act-would-boost-domestic-production/ Homegrown Fertilizer Act would boost domestic production https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272024/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Homegrown-Fertilizer-Act-would-boost-domestic-production/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272024/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Homegrown-Fertilizer-Act-would-boost-domestic-production/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:22:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310200 A member of the US House Agriculture Committee says newly introduced bipartisan legislation aims to boost domestic fertilizer production. Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen says the Homegrown Fertilizer Act would provide grants and low-interest loans through the USDA to expand domestic fertilizer production and improve storage capacity. “We’re really not producing much in this country.”  He […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954272024/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Homegrown-Fertilizer-Act-would-boost-domestic-production/feed/ 0A member of the US House Agriculture Committee says newly introduced bipartisan legislation aims to boost domestic fertilizer production. Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen says the Homegrown Fertilizer Act would provide grants and low-interest loans through the USDA to expand domestic fertilizer production and improve storage capacity. “We’re really not producing much in this country.”  He […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-april-22-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 22, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954271058/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954271058/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:11:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310167 May corn $4.54 and 1/4, up 1/2 centMay soybeans $11.64 and 1/2, down 10 centsMay soybean meal $320.60, down $4.70May soybean oil 71.68, down 46 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.99 and 1/4, down 5 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle $243.07, down 47 centsMay feeder cattle $358.42, down 12 centsJun. lean hogs $102.62, down 57 centsMay Class […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954271058/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/feed/ 0May corn $4.54 and 1/4, up 1/2 centMay soybeans $11.64 and 1/2, down 10 centsMay soybean meal $320.60, down $4.70May soybean oil 71.68, down 46 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.99 and 1/4, down 5 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle $243.07, down 47 centsMay feeder cattle $358.42, down 12 centsJun. lean hogs $102.62, down 57 centsMay Class […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/food-systems-leader-farm-bill-reform-should-go-beyond-subsidies/ Food systems leader: farm bill reform should go beyond subsidies https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954270071/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Food-systems-leader-farm-bill-reform-should-go-beyond-subsidies/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954270071/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Food-systems-leader-farm-bill-reform-should-go-beyond-subsidies/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:56:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310198 A food systems and international economy expert says the breakup of the traditional farm bill coalition creates an opportunity to rethink the legislation. Sophia Murphy is the executive director of the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, based in Minnesota. “We were not holding either a very good model of food security for people not […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954270071/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Food-systems-leader-farm-bill-reform-should-go-beyond-subsidies/feed/ 0A food systems and international economy expert says the breakup of the traditional farm bill coalition creates an opportunity to rethink the legislation. Sophia Murphy is the executive director of the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, based in Minnesota. “We were not holding either a very good model of food security for people not […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/2026-broiler-placements-running-2-ahead-of-2025/ 2026 broiler placements running 2% ahead of 2025 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954270026/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~broiler-placements-running-ahead-of/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954270026/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~broiler-placements-running-ahead-of/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:50:47 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310169 USDA data continues to point towards rising U.S. chicken production. 255.739 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation last week, down 280,000 from the previous week, but up 2% from a year ago. Average hatchability was 79.3%. 198.455 million broiler-type chicks were placed into meat production, up 1.136 million on the week and 4% on […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954270026/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~broiler-placements-running-ahead-of/feed/ 0USDA data continues to point towards rising U.S. chicken production. 255.739 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation last week, down 280,000 from the previous week, but up 2% from a year ago. Average hatchability was 79.3%. 198.455 million broiler-type chicks were placed into meat production, up 1.136 million on the week and 4% on […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/proposed-legislation-in-illinois-would-boost-ethanol-infrastructure/ Proposed legislation in Illinois would boost ethanol infrastructure https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954268484/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Proposed-legislation-in-Illinois-would-boost-ethanol-infrastructure/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954268484/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Proposed-legislation-in-Illinois-would-boost-ethanol-infrastructure/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:28:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310196 The Industrial Committee Chair with the Illinois Corn Growers Association says there’s a new proposal in the General Assembly to expand ethanol infrastructure in the state. Sarah Hastings, who represents District 6 and farms in Champaign County, says the bill would allow unused funds set aside for the repair of leaky underground fuel storage tanks […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954268484/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Proposed-legislation-in-Illinois-would-boost-ethanol-infrastructure/feed/ 0The Industrial Committee Chair with the Illinois Corn Growers Association says there’s a new proposal in the General Assembly to expand ethanol infrastructure in the state. Sarah Hastings, who represents District 6 and farms in Champaign County, says the bill would allow unused funds set aside for the repair of leaky underground fuel storage tanks […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/former-chairman-of-the-house-ag-committee-has-died/ Former chairman of the House Ag Committee has died https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954267575/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Former-chairman-of-the-House-Ag-Committee-has-died/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954267575/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Former-chairman-of-the-House-Ag-Committee-has-died/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:18:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310194 Long-time Georgia Congressman and former chair of the House Ag Committee, David Scott, has died. He was 80 years old. The 12-term lawmaker was the first Black man to chair the House Ag Committee.  Prior to his 2002 election to Congress, Scott served in the Georgia state House and Senate. House Ag Committee Ranking member […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954267575/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Former-chairman-of-the-House-Ag-Committee-has-died/feed/ 0Long-time Georgia Congressman and former chair of the House Ag Committee, David Scott, has died. He was 80 years old. The 12-term lawmaker was the first Black man to chair the House Ag Committee.  Prior to his 2002 election to Congress, Scott served in the Georgia state House and Senate. House Ag Committee Ranking member […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/acquisition-of-mid-state-soybean-processing-facility-supporting-growth-across-western-u-s-states/ Acquisition of Mid-State soybean processing facility supporting growth across western U.S. states https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954267539/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Acquisition-of-MidState-soybean-processing-facility-supporting-growth-across-western-US-states/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954267539/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Acquisition-of-MidState-soybean-processing-facility-supporting-growth-across-western-US-states/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:13:11 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310191 Beck’s Hybrids says the recent acquisition of a Missouri-based soybean processing facility will support continued production growth across the region. Jim Herr, processing, inventory, and wholesale manager with Beck’s, says the Mid-State facility in Marshall, Missouri will help expand market opportunities for farmers. “We continue to see good growth in Missouri and in the maturities of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954267539/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Acquisition-of-MidState-soybean-processing-facility-supporting-growth-across-western-US-states/feed/ 0Beck’s Hybrids says the recent acquisition of a Missouri-based soybean processing facility will support continued production growth across the region. Jim Herr, processing, inventory, and wholesale manager with Beck’s, says the Mid-State facility in Marshall, Missouri will help expand market opportunities for farmers. “We continue to see good growth in Missouri and in the maturities of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/consumer-demand-for-protein-is-affecting-nonfat-dry-milk-prices/ Consumer demand for protein is affecting nonfat dry milk prices https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954266045/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Consumer-demand-for-protein-is-affecting-nonfat-dry-milk-prices/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954266045/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Consumer-demand-for-protein-is-affecting-nonfat-dry-milk-prices/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:48:10 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310190 A dairy marketing specialist says consumer demand is influencing nonfat dry milk prices. Katie Burgess with ever.ag tells Brownfield the global powder market is getting more competitive. “We’ve been a tale of two markets, and milk powders are very strong with the U.S. leading the way. U.S. milk powder prices are up to all-time highs, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954266045/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Consumer-demand-for-protein-is-affecting-nonfat-dry-milk-prices/feed/ 0A dairy marketing specialist says consumer demand is influencing nonfat dry milk prices. Katie Burgess with ever.ag tells Brownfield the global powder market is getting more competitive. “We’ve been a tale of two markets, and milk powders are very strong with the U.S. leading the way. U.S. milk powder prices are up to all-time highs, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-works-to-rebuild-farmer-trust-as-low-response-rates-raise-concerns/ USDA works to rebuild farmer trust as low response rates raise concerns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954263588/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-works-to-rebuild-farmer-trust-as-low-response-rates-raise-concerns/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954263588/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-works-to-rebuild-farmer-trust-as-low-response-rates-raise-concerns/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:12:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310187 The farmer response rate for USDA’s 2026 Prospective Plantings report was the lowest it’s ever been. Arlan Suderman with StoneX Group tells Brownfield that’s significant. “That simply increases the risk that we could have more surprises in the June survey.” Suderman says farmers could be withholding information thinking it puts them at an advantage in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954263588/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-works-to-rebuild-farmer-trust-as-low-response-rates-raise-concerns/feed/ 0The farmer response rate for USDA’s 2026 Prospective Plantings report was the lowest it’s ever been. Arlan Suderman with StoneX Group tells Brownfield that’s significant. “That simply increases the risk that we could have more surprises in the June survey.” Suderman says farmers could be withholding information thinking it puts them at an advantage in […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ethanol-production-dips-on-week-while-holding-above-a-year-ago/ Ethanol production dips on week while holding above a year ago https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954263117/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-production-dips-on-week-while-holding-above-a-year-ago/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954263117/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-production-dips-on-week-while-holding-above-a-year-ago/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:04:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310186 U.S. ethanol production declined last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says an average of 1.04 million barrels of ethanol were produced per day, falling 80,000 on the week possibly due to seasonal maintenance, but rising 7,000 on the year as the industry tries to meet expected demand. The Iowa State University Center for Agricultural […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954263117/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-production-dips-on-week-while-holding-above-a-year-ago/feed/ 0U.S. ethanol production declined last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says an average of 1.04 million barrels of ethanol were produced per day, falling 80,000 on the week possibly due to seasonal maintenance, but rising 7,000 on the year as the industry tries to meet expected demand. The Iowa State University Center for Agricultural […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2756/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954258923/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954258923/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:56:42 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310185 There is a light round of direct cash cattle trade that’s being reported.  Dressed deals in Nebraska are marked at $386, but probably not enough business yet to establish an accurate price trend.  Bids have been floated at $245 to $246 live in the South.  Asking prices are around $388 dressed in the North, but […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954258923/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0There is a light round of direct cash cattle trade that’s being reported.  Dressed deals in Nebraska are marked at $386, but probably not enough business yet to establish an accurate price trend.  Bids have been floated at $245 to $246 live in the South.  Asking prices are around $388 dressed in the North, but […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cash-dairy-prices-mostly-higher-wednesday-5/ Cash dairy prices mostly higher Wednesday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954258926/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-mostly-higher-Wednesday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954258926/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-mostly-higher-Wednesday/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:55:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310184 Cash dairy prices were mostly higher on Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.7050.  One sale was recorded at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.03 at $1.63.  Eleven sales were recorded, ranging from $1.6025 to $1.65.  Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.5750.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was down $0.02 at $1.70.  Seventeen sales were recorded, ranging from $1.6725 to $1.70.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0350 at $2.25.  Six sales were recorded, ranging from $2.2325 to $2.25.  Nonfat dry milk crossed the $2.00 threshold on April 7th for the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954258926/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-mostly-higher-Wednesday/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mostly higher on Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.7050.  One sale was recorded at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.03 at $1.63.  Eleven sales were recorded, ranging from $1.6025 to $1.65.  Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.5750.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was down $0.02 at $1.70.  Seventeen sales were recorded, ranging from $1.6725 to $1.70.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0350 at $2.25.  Six sales were recorded, ranging from $2.2325 to $2.25.  Nonfat dry milk crossed the $2.00 threshold on April 7th for the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-iowa-ffa-officer-team-elected/ New Iowa FFA officer team elected https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954258464/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-Iowa-FFA-officer-team-elected/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954258464/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-Iowa-FFA-officer-team-elected/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:51:31 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310183 The new Iowa FFA State Officer team was elected at the conclusion of the 2026 state convention. Nora Pickhinke of Ridge View FFA will serve as president, Erica Driscoll of Williamsburg FFA was elected state secretary, and Karlee Vander Hamm of West Sioux FFA is the new state reporter. Scott Johnson, executive director of the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954258464/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-Iowa-FFA-officer-team-elected/feed/ 0The new Iowa FFA State Officer team was elected at the conclusion of the 2026 state convention. Nora Pickhinke of Ridge View FFA will serve as president, Erica Driscoll of Williamsburg FFA was elected state secretary, and Karlee Vander Hamm of West Sioux FFA is the new state reporter. Scott Johnson, executive director of the […]

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