Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Tue, 26 May 2026 20:12:41 +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/86-of-u-s-corn-79-of-soybeans-planted/ 86% of U.S. corn, 79% of soybeans planted https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324797/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-planted/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324797/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-planted/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 20:12:40 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311790 With most acres in the ground, corn and soybean planting is entering the late stages nationwide. The USDA says 86% of U.S. corn has been planted as of Sunday, ahead of the five-year average of 83%. Sixty-percent of the crop has emerged – up from 39% the previous week. Soybeans are 79% planted, ahead of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324797/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-planted/feed/ 0With most acres in the ground, corn and soybean planting is entering the late stages nationwide. The USDA says 86% of U.S. corn has been planted as of Sunday, ahead of the five-year average of 83%. Sixty-percent of the crop has emerged – up from 39% the previous week. Soybeans are 79% planted, ahead of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-planting-surges-ahead-with-emergence-beginning/ Michigan planting surges ahead with emergence beginning https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324800/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-planting-surges-ahead-with-emergence-beginning/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324800/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-planting-surges-ahead-with-emergence-beginning/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 20:11:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311768 A Michigan Thumb farmer says dry bean planting started Monday. Huron County’s Janna Fritz tells Brownfield, “We’re just getting started with the dry bean crop.” “That is on time, typically right after Memorial Day is about when we look to start the dry bean crop and conditions look good,” she shares. The USDA says 47 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324800/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-planting-surges-ahead-with-emergence-beginning/feed/ 0A Michigan Thumb farmer says dry bean planting started Monday. Huron County’s Janna Fritz tells Brownfield, “We’re just getting started with the dry bean crop.” “That is on time, typically right after Memorial Day is about when we look to start the dry bean crop and conditions look good,” she shares. The USDA says 47 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/nebraska-farmer-welcomes-recent-moisture/ Nebraska farmer welcomes recent moisture https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324779/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nebraska-farmer-welcomes-recent-moisture/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324779/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nebraska-farmer-welcomes-recent-moisture/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 20:08:05 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311764 A northeast Nebraska farmer says much-needed moisture will help improve drought conditions. Quentin Connealy farms along the Missouri River and says a handful of recent rain events will support early stage crop development. “We’re getting just enough in there to keep us by and let the pivots sit a little bit, but we lost our […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324779/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nebraska-farmer-welcomes-recent-moisture/feed/ 0A northeast Nebraska farmer says much-needed moisture will help improve drought conditions. Quentin Connealy farms along the Missouri River and says a handful of recent rain events will support early stage crop development. “We’re getting just enough in there to keep us by and let the pivots sit a little bit, but we lost our […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/extreme-variability-for-crop-conditions-in-eastern-kansas/ Extreme variability for crop conditions in eastern Kansas https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324512/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Extreme-variability-for-crop-conditions-in-eastern-Kansas/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324512/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Extreme-variability-for-crop-conditions-in-eastern-Kansas/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 20:06:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311765 An eastern Kansas farmer says crop conditions are a mixed bag throughout his area. Daniel Anderes of Junction City says winter wheat continues to suffer from lack of moisture. “We’re a little concerned about freeze damage. It was dry for a long time. We’re pretty concerned about it. The heads did come through. They look […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324512/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Extreme-variability-for-crop-conditions-in-eastern-Kansas/feed/ 0An eastern Kansas farmer says crop conditions are a mixed bag throughout his area. Daniel Anderes of Junction City says winter wheat continues to suffer from lack of moisture. “We’re a little concerned about freeze damage. It was dry for a long time. We’re pretty concerned about it. The heads did come through. They look […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-may-26-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 26, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324518/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-May/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324518/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-May/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 20:06:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311788 Jul. corn $4.57 and 1/2, down 5 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.86, down 10 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $328.60, down $3.30Jul. soybean oil 74.36, up 38 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.35 and 1/2, down 10 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle $248.22, down $1.07Aug. feeder cattle $349.45, down 40 centsJun. lean hogs $96.12, up 37 centsJun. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324518/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-May/feed/ 0Jul. corn $4.57 and 1/2, down 5 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.86, down 10 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $328.60, down $3.30Jul. soybean oil 74.36, up 38 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.35 and 1/2, down 10 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle $248.22, down $1.07Aug. feeder cattle $349.45, down 40 centsJun. lean hogs $96.12, up 37 centsJun. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/perc-program-could-help-farmers-lower-rising-fuel-costs-by-switching-to-propane/ PERC program could help farmers lower rising fuel costs by switching to propane https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324104/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~PERC-program-could-help-farmers-lower-rising-fuel-costs-by-switching-to-propane/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324104/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~PERC-program-could-help-farmers-lower-rising-fuel-costs-by-switching-to-propane/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 19:55:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311783 The director of agriculture for the Propane Education and Research Council says producers have options to mitigate rising input costs. Michael Newland says propane can provide more price stability compared to diesel. “We have not seen the instability in propane prices that diesel and gas prices are facing today,” he says. “Propane supplies are incredibly […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324104/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~PERC-program-could-help-farmers-lower-rising-fuel-costs-by-switching-to-propane/feed/ 0The director of agriculture for the Propane Education and Research Council says producers have options to mitigate rising input costs. Michael Newland says propane can provide more price stability compared to diesel. “We have not seen the instability in propane prices that diesel and gas prices are facing today,” he says. “Propane supplies are incredibly […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/theileria-detected-in-nebraska-cattle-herds/ Theileria detected in Nebraska cattle herds https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324059/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Theileria-detected-in-Nebraska-cattle-herds/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324059/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Theileria-detected-in-Nebraska-cattle-herds/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 19:54:31 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311770 The Nebraska Department of Agriculture says Theileria has been detected in cattle herds across the state. NDA says imported cattle recently tested positive for the diseases, but the Asian Longhorned Tick – the carrier responsible for spreading the parasite -has not yet been confirmed in the Cornhusker State. The Department did not indicate how many […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324059/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Theileria-detected-in-Nebraska-cattle-herds/feed/ 0The Nebraska Department of Agriculture says Theileria has been detected in cattle herds across the state. NDA says imported cattle recently tested positive for the diseases, but the Asian Longhorned Tick – the carrier responsible for spreading the parasite -has not yet been confirmed in the Cornhusker State. The Department did not indicate how many […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-cattlemens-association-touts-2026-legislative-wins/ Iowa Cattlemen’s Association touts 2026 legislative wins https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324029/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-Cattlemen%e2%80%99s-Association-touts-legislative-wins/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324029/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-Cattlemen%e2%80%99s-Association-touts-legislative-wins/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 19:50:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311785 The CEO of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association says several ICA-backed bills made it to Governor Kim Reynolds’ desk following this year’s legislation session. Bryan Whaley tells Brownfield, “Really excited on some property rights things that occurred, specifically around land restoration. Our producer-members don’t have to worry about if there’s something that goes through their property […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324029/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-Cattlemen%e2%80%99s-Association-touts-legislative-wins/feed/ 0The CEO of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association says several ICA-backed bills made it to Governor Kim Reynolds’ desk following this year’s legislation session. Bryan Whaley tells Brownfield, “Really excited on some property rights things that occurred, specifically around land restoration. Our producer-members don’t have to worry about if there’s something that goes through their property […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/better-data-could-help-farmers-manage-input-costs/ Better data could help farmers manage input costs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324032/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Better-data-could-help-farmers-manage-input-costs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324032/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Better-data-could-help-farmers-manage-input-costs/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 19:49:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311777 The president and CEO of the Fertilizer Institute says he’s optimistic the USDA’s new input economist can fill the data and transparency gap in fertilizer and input markets. Corey Rosenbusch tells Brownfield “They need to understand how these markets work, what drives prices, what does supply look like, because that’s what’s going to help them […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324032/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Better-data-could-help-farmers-manage-input-costs/feed/ 0The president and CEO of the Fertilizer Institute says he’s optimistic the USDA’s new input economist can fill the data and transparency gap in fertilizer and input markets. Corey Rosenbusch tells Brownfield “They need to understand how these markets work, what drives prices, what does supply look like, because that’s what’s going to help them […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/fall-cover-crop-planning-underway-for-many-producers/ Fall cover crop planning underway for many producers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324035/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fall-cover-crop-planning-underway-for-many-producers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324035/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fall-cover-crop-planning-underway-for-many-producers/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 19:48:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311781 An alfalfa and forage specialist with CROPLAN says early planning can pay off when it comes to fall cover crop decisions. Jeff Jackson tells Brownfield, “Anytime we have the ability to think forward and talk about fall cover crop seedings and/or alfalfa seedings, now is the perfect time to think about that because of the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324035/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fall-cover-crop-planning-underway-for-many-producers/feed/ 0An alfalfa and forage specialist with CROPLAN says early planning can pay off when it comes to fall cover crop decisions. Jeff Jackson tells Brownfield, “Anytime we have the ability to think forward and talk about fall cover crop seedings and/or alfalfa seedings, now is the perfect time to think about that because of the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/naig-reflects-on-iowa-planting-season/ Naig reflects on Iowa planting season https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957323624/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Naig-reflects-on-Iowa-planting-season/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957323624/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Naig-reflects-on-Iowa-planting-season/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 19:46:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311778 Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says it’s been an efficient planting season across the state despite a few weather setbacks. “Had an open window early for a lot of the state,” he said. “And then we sat a while because of too much moisture. It was moisture that we needed, by the way, so it’s […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957323624/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Naig-reflects-on-Iowa-planting-season/feed/ 0Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says it’s been an efficient planting season across the state despite a few weather setbacks. “Had an open window early for a lot of the state,” he said. “And then we sat a while because of too much moisture. It was moisture that we needed, by the way, so it’s […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/lawsuit-settlement-ends-usda-program-discrimination/ Lawsuit settlement ends USDA program discrimination https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957323627/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lawsuit-settlement-ends-USDA-program-discrimination/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957323627/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lawsuit-settlement-ends-USDA-program-discrimination/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 19:46:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311766 A new court settlement eliminates discrimination in about thirty USDA programs. Daniel Lennington is an attorney with the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty. He tells Brownfield, “We sued over three particular programs that discriminated based on race. One is the Dairy Margin Coverage fee, one is the Loan Guarantee Program, and one is the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957323627/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lawsuit-settlement-ends-USDA-program-discrimination/feed/ 0A new court settlement eliminates discrimination in about thirty USDA programs. Daniel Lennington is an attorney with the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty. He tells Brownfield, “We sued over three particular programs that discriminated based on race. One is the Dairy Margin Coverage fee, one is the Loan Guarantee Program, and one is the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/corn-yield-risks-could-create-wide-trading-range-this-summer/ Corn yield risks could create wide trading range this summer https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957323300/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-yield-risks-could-create-wide-trading-range-this-summer/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957323300/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-yield-risks-could-create-wide-trading-range-this-summer/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 19:40:31 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311773 An ag economist says corn yields that are below trend or expectations could create a summer price rally. “What it means is it means a pretty large trading range for us.” Ben Brown with University of Missouri Extension tells Brownfield there are pockets of dryness in the western Corn Belt, and in the southeastern United […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957323300/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-yield-risks-could-create-wide-trading-range-this-summer/feed/ 0An ag economist says corn yields that are below trend or expectations could create a summer price rally. “What it means is it means a pretty large trading range for us.” Ben Brown with University of Missouri Extension tells Brownfield there are pockets of dryness in the western Corn Belt, and in the southeastern United […]

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]]> 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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