Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:21:47 +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/dfa-ceo-dairy-sustainability-work-can-continue-despite-usda-directive/ DFA CEO: dairy sustainability work can continue despite USDA directive https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969502292/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~DFA-CEO-dairy-sustainability-work-can-continue-despite-USDA-directive/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969502292/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~DFA-CEO-dairy-sustainability-work-can-continue-despite-USDA-directive/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:13:39 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317387 The CEO of Dairy Farmers of America says he has mixed feelings about the USDA’s directive preventing checkoff dollars from funding certain climate and sustainability initiatives.  Dennis Rodenbaugh says farmers need a way to measure their environmental impact.  “We need to be able to capture the value coming out of those reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969502292/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~DFA-CEO-dairy-sustainability-work-can-continue-despite-USDA-directive/feed/ 0The CEO of Dairy Farmers of America says he has mixed feelings about the USDA’s directive preventing checkoff dollars from funding certain climate and sustainability initiatives.  Dennis Rodenbaugh says farmers need a way to measure their environmental impact.  “We need to be able to capture the value coming out of those reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ag-economists-diesel-export-ban-could-have-unintended-consequences/ Ag economists: diesel export ban could have unintended consequences https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969501893/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-economists-diesel-export-ban-could-have-unintended-consequences/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969501893/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-economists-diesel-export-ban-could-have-unintended-consequences/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:04:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317383 U.S. President Donald Trump says he favors a ban on diesel exports, but ag economists say keeping more fuel in the United States won’t necessarily translate into lower prices. USDA Chief Economist Justin Benavidez told Ag Outlook Forum attendees export bans can be difficult to enforce, and fuel producers could eventually reduce output if they […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969501893/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-economists-diesel-export-ban-could-have-unintended-consequences/feed/ 0U.S. President Donald Trump says he favors a ban on diesel exports, but ag economists say keeping more fuel in the United States won’t necessarily translate into lower prices. USDA Chief Economist Justin Benavidez told Ag Outlook Forum attendees export bans can be difficult to enforce, and fuel producers could eventually reduce output if they […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/minnesota-sees-early-surge-in-hpai-cases/ Minnesota sees early surge in HPAI cases https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969501692/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-sees-early-surge-in-HPAI-cases/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969501692/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-sees-early-surge-in-HPAI-cases/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:01:06 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317382 Minnesota is seeing an early onset of highly pathogenic avian influenza cases heading into the heart of fall migration. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association executive director Ashley Kohls says a resurgence of the disease is not surprising. “But what is happening that’s unexpected is how early it surfaced this fall. We saw our first case of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969501692/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-sees-early-surge-in-HPAI-cases/feed/ 0Minnesota is seeing an early onset of highly pathogenic avian influenza cases heading into the heart of fall migration. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association executive director Ashley Kohls says a resurgence of the disease is not surprising. “But what is happening that’s unexpected is how early it surfaced this fall. We saw our first case of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-lower-waiting-on-direct-trade-3/ Cattle futures lower waiting on direct trade https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969501626/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-waiting-on-direct-trade/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969501626/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-waiting-on-direct-trade/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:53:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317381 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle are down on profit-taking, waiting for direct business to develop.  October lives closed $2.17 lower at $218.77 and December live cattle closed $2.55 lower at $219.45.  October feeder cattle closed $2.22 lower at $328.02 and November feeder cattle closed $2.90 lower at $323.20.  Direct cash cattle […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969501626/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-waiting-on-direct-trade/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle are down on profit-taking, waiting for direct business to develop.  October lives closed $2.17 lower at $218.77 and December live cattle closed $2.55 lower at $219.45.  October feeder cattle closed $2.22 lower at $328.02 and November feeder cattle closed $2.90 lower at $323.20.  Direct cash cattle […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/corn-wheat-see-profit-taking-as-soybeans-close-mixed/ Corn, wheat see profit taking as soybeans close mixed https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969499835/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-wheat-see-profit-taking-as-soybeans-close-mixed/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969499835/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-wheat-see-profit-taking-as-soybeans-close-mixed/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:34:57 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317336 Soybeans were mixed, mostly weak after an up and down day. Traders continue to wait for the high-level face-to-face meeting with China later this week. There’s ongoing general optimism for more purchases by China in the near future and some chatter tariffs could be on the table in this round of negotiations. China’s state grain […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969499835/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-wheat-see-profit-taking-as-soybeans-close-mixed/feed/ 0Soybeans were mixed, mostly weak after an up and down day. Traders continue to wait for the high-level face-to-face meeting with China later this week. There’s ongoing general optimism for more purchases by China in the near future and some chatter tariffs could be on the table in this round of negotiations. China’s state grain […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farmers-evaluating-ways-to-cut-diesel-costs/ Farmers evaluating ways to cut diesel costs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969499514/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-evaluating-ways-to-cut-diesel-costs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969499514/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-evaluating-ways-to-cut-diesel-costs/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:24:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317378 An organic row-crop farmer says the premium he receives for his crops has been somewhat helpful as diesel prices remain at record highs. Steve Ewald has been growing organic corn, soybeans, and dry beans for more than 25 years in Michigan’s Thumb. “It still hurts when you fill the fuel barrels up, so any strengthening […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969499514/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-evaluating-ways-to-cut-diesel-costs/feed/ 0An organic row-crop farmer says the premium he receives for his crops has been somewhat helpful as diesel prices remain at record highs. Steve Ewald has been growing organic corn, soybeans, and dry beans for more than 25 years in Michigan’s Thumb. “It still hurts when you fill the fuel barrels up, so any strengthening […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ag-safety-training-gives-first-responders-hands-on-experience-at-farm-science-review/ Ag safety training gives first responders hands-on experience at Farm Science Review https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969499493/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-safety-training-gives-first-responders-handson-experience-at-Farm-Science-Review/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969499493/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-safety-training-gives-first-responders-handson-experience-at-Farm-Science-Review/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:23:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317363 This year’s Farm Science Review is helping first responders prepare for on-farm emergencies as a part of National Farm Safety and Health Week.  Dee Jepsen says grain entrapments expected to reach a record high in 2026 and local fire departments need more exposure to specific ag emergencies. “We partner with the Ohio Fire Academy and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969499493/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-safety-training-gives-first-responders-handson-experience-at-Farm-Science-Review/feed/ 0This year’s Farm Science Review is helping first responders prepare for on-farm emergencies as a part of National Farm Safety and Health Week.  Dee Jepsen says grain entrapments expected to reach a record high in 2026 and local fire departments need more exposure to specific ag emergencies. “We partner with the Ohio Fire Academy and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-september-22-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 22, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969498914/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-September/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969498914/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-September/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:10:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317330 Dec. corn $5.36 and 3/4, down 6 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $13.25 and 1/2, down 2 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $368.90, up $2.30Oct. soybean oil 67.37, down 95 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $7.17 and 1/4, down 9 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle $218.77, down $2.17Oct. feeder cattle $328.02, down $2.22Oct. lean hogs $79.27, up $1.12Oct. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969498914/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-September/feed/ 0Dec. corn $5.36 and 3/4, down 6 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $13.25 and 1/2, down 2 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $368.90, up $2.30Oct. soybean oil 67.37, down 95 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $7.17 and 1/4, down 9 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle $218.77, down $2.17Oct. feeder cattle $328.02, down $2.22Oct. lean hogs $79.27, up $1.12Oct. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/food-for-peace-shipment-delivers-u-s-wheat-rice-to-kenya/ Food for Peace shipment delivers U.S. wheat, rice to Kenya https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969498113/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Food-for-Peace-shipment-delivers-US-wheat-rice-to-Kenya/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969498113/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Food-for-Peace-shipment-delivers-US-wheat-rice-to-Kenya/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:54:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317377 A southwest Kansas farmer says USDA’s Food for Peace program helps strengthen global food security and bolsters demand for American ag products. Gary Millershaski says he’s traveling to Kenya this week to help deliver rice and hard red winter wheat to refugee camps. “If you look at the number of populations in Africa, I’m thinking […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969498113/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Food-for-Peace-shipment-delivers-US-wheat-rice-to-Kenya/feed/ 0A southwest Kansas farmer says USDA’s Food for Peace program helps strengthen global food security and bolsters demand for American ag products. Gary Millershaski says he’s traveling to Kenya this week to help deliver rice and hard red winter wheat to refugee camps. “If you look at the number of populations in Africa, I’m thinking […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wet-weather-creates-harvest-uncertainty-for-iowa-farmer/ Wet weather creates harvest uncertainty for Iowa farmer https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969498116/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-weather-creates-harvest-uncertainty-for-Iowa-farmer/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969498116/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-weather-creates-harvest-uncertainty-for-Iowa-farmer/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:52:10 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317375 A south-central Iowa farmer says his harvest timeline is up in the air. “Field conditions are terrible.” Steve Kuiper of Knoxville tells Brownfield persistent moisture the last couple weeks has led to a difficult situation. “I don’t think we’ll go to the field before the first of October because it’s so wet. It’s just going […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969498116/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-weather-creates-harvest-uncertainty-for-Iowa-farmer/feed/ 0A south-central Iowa farmer says his harvest timeline is up in the air. “Field conditions are terrible.” Steve Kuiper of Knoxville tells Brownfield persistent moisture the last couple weeks has led to a difficult situation. “I don’t think we’ll go to the field before the first of October because it’s so wet. It’s just going […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/weeds-can-take-a-bite-out-of-profits-golden-harvest-says/ Weeds can take a bite out of profits, Golden Harvest says https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969498023/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weeds-can-take-a-bite-out-of-profits-Golden-Harvest-says/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969498023/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weeds-can-take-a-bite-out-of-profits-Golden-Harvest-says/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:49:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317373 A soybean product manager with Golden Harvest says growers should already be thinking about weed control for next year’s crop. “We know it’s really important to protect yields early in the season.” Clay Cole says weed management starts well before spring. “V1 through V3 is the most critical phase for protecting yield. You can’t make […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969498023/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weeds-can-take-a-bite-out-of-profits-Golden-Harvest-says/feed/ 0A soybean product manager with Golden Harvest says growers should already be thinking about weed control for next year’s crop. “We know it’s really important to protect yields early in the season.” Clay Cole says weed management starts well before spring. “V1 through V3 is the most critical phase for protecting yield. You can’t make […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/unl-expert-encourages-fall-scn-sampling/ UNL expert encourages fall SCN sampling https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969497993/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~UNL-expert-encourages-fall-SCN-sampling/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969497993/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~UNL-expert-encourages-fall-SCN-sampling/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:47:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317372 A plant pathologist with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says soil tests are critical to help manage soybean cyst nematode. Dylan Mangel tells Brownfield, “Take some samples and compare good to bad spots to see who all is contributing to that yield loss.” He says fall is the ideal time to identify SCN, but it can […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969497993/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~UNL-expert-encourages-fall-SCN-sampling/feed/ 0A plant pathologist with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says soil tests are critical to help manage soybean cyst nematode. Dylan Mangel tells Brownfield, “Take some samples and compare good to bad spots to see who all is contributing to that yield loss.” He says fall is the ideal time to identify SCN, but it can […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-orders-checkoffs-to-review-and-end-esg-initiatives/ USDA orders checkoffs to review and end ESG initiatives https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969497594/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-orders-checkoffs-to-review-and-end-ESG-initiatives/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969497594/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-orders-checkoffs-to-review-and-end-ESG-initiatives/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:39:57 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317367 All industry-funded research and promotion boards overseen by USDA have been asked to review and terminate projects that support environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. American Dairy Coalition policy advisor Sherry Bunting tells Brownfield a growing number of their members say they’re being forced to comply with sustainability reporting through the National Dairy Farmers Assuring […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969497594/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-orders-checkoffs-to-review-and-end-ESG-initiatives/feed/ 0All industry-funded research and promotion boards overseen by USDA have been asked to review and terminate projects that support environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. American Dairy Coalition policy advisor Sherry Bunting tells Brownfield a growing number of their members say they’re being forced to comply with sustainability reporting through the National Dairy Farmers Assuring […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/sorghum-delivery-map-helps-nebraska-farmer-find-better-prices/ Sorghum delivery map helps Nebraska farmer find better prices https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969494993/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sorghum-delivery-map-helps-Nebraska-farmer-find-better-prices/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969494993/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sorghum-delivery-map-helps-Nebraska-farmer-find-better-prices/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:26:54 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317362 A central Nebraska farmer says additional sorghum delivery locations are creating additional value for his crop. Tyler Bose says utilized the state’s new sorghum delivery map to find more competitive pricing. “I ended up getting about a 30-cent premium between the two. I didn’t realize the other one was there.” He says he’s begun additional […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969494993/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sorghum-delivery-map-helps-Nebraska-farmer-find-better-prices/feed/ 0A central Nebraska farmer says additional sorghum delivery locations are creating additional value for his crop. Tyler Bose says utilized the state’s new sorghum delivery map to find more competitive pricing. “I ended up getting about a 30-cent premium between the two. I didn’t realize the other one was there.” He says he’s begun additional […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/dairy-prices-mixed-again-tuesday/ Dairy prices mixed again Tuesday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969493985/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Dairy-prices-mixed-again-Tuesday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969493985/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Dairy-prices-mixed-again-Tuesday/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:55:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317356 Cash dairy prices were mixed for the second day in a row Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0075 at $0.7875.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.3650. Cheese barrels were steady at $1.4525. Butter was down $0.02 at $1.34. Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0325 at $2.1250.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969493985/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Dairy-prices-mixed-again-Tuesday/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mixed for the second day in a row Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0075 at $0.7875.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.3650. Cheese barrels were steady at $1.4525. Butter was down $0.02 at $1.34. Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0325 at $2.1250.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/clock-ticking-for-corn-belt-farmers-stranded-by-rain/ Clock ticking for Corn Belt farmers stranded by rain https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969493469/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Clock-ticking-for-Corn-Belt-farmers-stranded-by-rain/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969493469/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Clock-ticking-for-Corn-Belt-farmers-stranded-by-rain/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:42:16 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317353 There’s a growing sense of urgency across the Corn Belt as wet weather slows harvest and deteriorates crop conditions. Southeast Iowa farmer Dan Keitzer says activity is at a standstill because of persistent rain. “And I really think that time limit is getting a little more critical with all this water, because that promotes stalk […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969493469/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Clock-ticking-for-Corn-Belt-farmers-stranded-by-rain/feed/ 0There’s a growing sense of urgency across the Corn Belt as wet weather slows harvest and deteriorates crop conditions. Southeast Iowa farmer Dan Keitzer says activity is at a standstill because of persistent rain. “And I really think that time limit is getting a little more critical with all this water, because that promotes stalk […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2860/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969492863/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969492863/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:23:59 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317354 Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet.  Bids and asking prices haven’t surfaced.  Showlists this week are mixed. Look for significant trade volumes to hold out until sometime Thursday or Friday.  Boxed beef was higher and sharply higher with solid demand for moderate offerings.  Choice was $1.98 higher at $378.33 and Select was $2.57 higher […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969492863/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet.  Bids and asking prices haven’t surfaced.  Showlists this week are mixed. Look for significant trade volumes to hold out until sometime Thursday or Friday.  Boxed beef was higher and sharply higher with solid demand for moderate offerings.  Choice was $1.98 higher at $378.33 and Select was $2.57 higher […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/china-soybean-demand-rebounds-but-u-s-soy-industry-eyes-broader-market-base/ China soybean demand rebounds, but U.S. soy industry eyes broader market base https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969492506/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-soybean-demand-rebounds-but-US-soy-industry-eyes-broader-market-base/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969492506/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-soybean-demand-rebounds-but-US-soy-industry-eyes-broader-market-base/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:15:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317342 There’s a lot of attention on U.S. soybean exports to China as leaders from both countries meet later this week. Soy Transportation Coalition executive director Mike Steenhoek says despite a rebound in Chinese imports this year, the U.S. must continue to diversify markets. “The way we often like to discuss it at the Soy Transportation […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969492506/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-soybean-demand-rebounds-but-US-soy-industry-eyes-broader-market-base/feed/ 0There’s a lot of attention on U.S. soybean exports to China as leaders from both countries meet later this week. Soy Transportation Coalition executive director Mike Steenhoek says despite a rebound in Chinese imports this year, the U.S. must continue to diversify markets. “The way we often like to discuss it at the Soy Transportation […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/bayer-field-trials-put-innovation-to-the-test-and-farmers-in-the-drivers-seat/ Bayer field trials put innovation to the test and farmers in the driver’s seat https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969492509/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bayer-field-trials-put-innovation-to-the-test-and-farmers-in-the-driver%e2%80%99s-seat/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969492509/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bayer-field-trials-put-innovation-to-the-test-and-farmers-in-the-driver%e2%80%99s-seat/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:12:40 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317018 Bayer Crop Science is using field trials, digital tools and artificial intelligence to accelerate the development of new products, and farmer input is playing a critical role in the process. Brownfield spoke with Tom Eickhoff, Agriscience Research and Insights Lead at Bayer, about how the company’s global field-testing operation is helping shape the next generation […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969492509/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bayer-field-trials-put-innovation-to-the-test-and-farmers-in-the-driver%e2%80%99s-seat/feed/ 0Bayer Crop Science is using field trials, digital tools and artificial intelligence to accelerate the development of new products, and farmer input is playing a critical role in the process. Brownfield spoke with Tom Eickhoff, Agriscience Research and Insights Lead at Bayer, about how the company’s global field-testing operation is helping shape the next generation […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/u-s-senator-says-seeing-is-believing-when-it-comes-to-china-deals/ U.S. Senator says seeing is believing when it comes to China deals https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969492284/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-Senator-says-seeing-is-believing-when-it-comes-to-China-deals/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969492284/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-Senator-says-seeing-is-believing-when-it-comes-to-China-deals/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:10:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317352 A U.S. Senator says she doesn’t have very high hopes for this week’s meeting between President Trump and the president of China. During a recent webinar hosted by the Center for American Progress, Tammy Duckworth, of Illinois, says she’s still waiting for the Chinese to honor agreements that were made when the two countries met […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969492284/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-Senator-says-seeing-is-believing-when-it-comes-to-China-deals/feed/ 0A U.S. Senator says she doesn’t have very high hopes for this week’s meeting between President Trump and the president of China. During a recent webinar hosted by the Center for American Progress, Tammy Duckworth, of Illinois, says she’s still waiting for the Chinese to honor agreements that were made when the two countries met […]

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