Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:19:18 +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/dairy-exports-expected-to-continue-at-record-pace/ Dairy exports expected to continue at record pace https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968059802/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Dairy-exports-expected-to-continue-at-record-pace/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968059802/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Dairy-exports-expected-to-continue-at-record-pace/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:19:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315684 Increasing global demand for U.S. dairy is a key topic at this week’s K-State Risk and Profit Conference in Manhattan. “Our cheese exports are extraordinary,” said Gregg Doud, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation. “Way beyond what we’ve seen or done before.” Doud says dairy is third in exports behind corn and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968059802/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Dairy-exports-expected-to-continue-at-record-pace/feed/ 0Increasing global demand for U.S. dairy is a key topic at this week’s K-State Risk and Profit Conference in Manhattan. “Our cheese exports are extraordinary,” said Gregg Doud, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation. “Way beyond what we’ve seen or done before.” Doud says dairy is third in exports behind corn and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/lindberg-awaits-decision-on-nomination-to-lead-un-world-food-program/ Lindberg awaits decision on nomination to lead UN World Food Program https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968059181/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lindberg-awaits-decision-on-nomination-to-lead-UN-World-Food-Program/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968059181/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lindberg-awaits-decision-on-nomination-to-lead-UN-World-Food-Program/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:56:24 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315683 President Trump’s nominee to lead the United Nations World Food Program says he stands ready to serve if selected for the position. “The president actually called me on the phone to offer me the opportunity to be the US nominee, which was incredibly special for me.” Luke Lindberg, who’s currently the USDA’s Under Secretary for […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968059181/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lindberg-awaits-decision-on-nomination-to-lead-UN-World-Food-Program/feed/ 0President Trump’s nominee to lead the United Nations World Food Program says he stands ready to serve if selected for the position. “The president actually called me on the phone to offer me the opportunity to be the US nominee, which was incredibly special for me.” Luke Lindberg, who’s currently the USDA’s Under Secretary for […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/record-rainfall-raises-concerns-about-stalk-rot-lodging-and-yield-loss-in-indiana/ Record rainfall raises concerns about stalk rot, lodging, and yield loss in Indiana https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968059046/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-rainfall-raises-concerns-about-stalk-rot-lodging-and-yield-loss-in-Indiana/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968059046/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-rainfall-raises-concerns-about-stalk-rot-lodging-and-yield-loss-in-Indiana/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:50:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315678 Keystone Cooperative’s senior technical agronomist says this year’s record-breaking rainfall could have an impact on the 2026 crop. Jason Roth says excess moisture throughout the growing season has left some fields more vulnerable to crop stress.   “The longer they sit underwater, the worse it’s going to be,” he says. “We may have yield that’s there, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968059046/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Record-rainfall-raises-concerns-about-stalk-rot-lodging-and-yield-loss-in-Indiana/feed/ 0Keystone Cooperative’s senior technical agronomist says this year’s record-breaking rainfall could have an impact on the 2026 crop. Jason Roth says excess moisture throughout the growing season has left some fields more vulnerable to crop stress.   “The longer they sit underwater, the worse it’s going to be,” he says. “We may have yield that’s there, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-research-explores-agricultural-drones-for-cover-crops-tree-fruit/ Michigan research explores agricultural drones for cover crops, tree fruit https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968059010/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-research-explores-agricultural-drones-for-cover-crops-tree-fruit/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968059010/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-research-explores-agricultural-drones-for-cover-crops-tree-fruit/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:45:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315676 An engineer and drone operator says larger machines are diversifying how the technology can be used across all segments of agriculture.   Michael Vandekolk tells Brownfield, “This year’s been a year first for us actually.” “I’ve used the drone to spray planted potted mums,” he shares. “Last night I was doing chemical shade on a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968059010/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-research-explores-agricultural-drones-for-cover-crops-tree-fruit/feed/ 0An engineer and drone operator says larger machines are diversifying how the technology can be used across all segments of agriculture.   Michael Vandekolk tells Brownfield, “This year’s been a year first for us actually.” “I’ve used the drone to spray planted potted mums,” he shares. “Last night I was doing chemical shade on a […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/a-record-setting-2026-governors-sale-of-champions-at-illinois-state-fair/ A record-setting 2026 Governor’s Sale of Champions at Illinois State Fair https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968056568/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-recordsetting-Governor%e2%80%99s-Sale-of-Champions-at-Illinois-State-Fair/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968056568/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-recordsetting-Governor%e2%80%99s-Sale-of-Champions-at-Illinois-State-Fair/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:16:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315673 The 2026 Governor’s Sale of Champions at the Illinois State Fair was another resounding success for the state’s top youth livestock exhibitors. Jerry Costello, director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, says the results of the sale are a reward for the hard work and dedication displayed by ag’s next generation. “We were at $296,000, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968056568/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-recordsetting-Governor%e2%80%99s-Sale-of-Champions-at-Illinois-State-Fair/feed/ 0The 2026 Governor’s Sale of Champions at the Illinois State Fair was another resounding success for the state’s top youth livestock exhibitors. Jerry Costello, director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, says the results of the sale are a reward for the hard work and dedication displayed by ag’s next generation. “We were at $296,000, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/have-a-plan-to-reward-a-market-rally/ Have a plan to reward a market rally https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968051171/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Have-a-plan-to-reward-a-market-rally/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968051171/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Have-a-plan-to-reward-a-market-rally/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=315481 A market analyst says having a marketing plan can help farmers take advantage of rallies in the commodity markets. On this episode of Managing for Profit, Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net talks about what producers should look for in a professional relationship with a grain merchandiser or a marketing advisor.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968051171/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Have-a-plan-to-reward-a-market-rally/feed/ 0A market analyst says having a marketing plan can help farmers take advantage of rallies in the commodity markets. On this episode of Managing for Profit, Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net talks about what producers should look for in a professional relationship with a grain merchandiser or a marketing advisor.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wisconsin-farm-fatalities-report-highlights-need-for-suicide-prevention-aging-farmer-resources/ Wisconsin farm fatalities report highlights need for suicide prevention, aging farmer resources https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968035427/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-farm-fatalities-report-highlights-need-for-suicide-prevention-aging-farmer-resources/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968035427/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-farm-fatalities-report-highlights-need-for-suicide-prevention-aging-farmer-resources/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:42:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315651 New analysis finds farmers 65 and older account for the majority of farm fatalities in Wisconsin. Roger Aby with the National Farm Medicine Center tells Brownfield, “We notice aging farmers are at significant risk, and we see a lot of roadway collisions involving slow-moving farm equipment.” Since 2017, about half of fatalities have involved farmers […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968035427/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-farm-fatalities-report-highlights-need-for-suicide-prevention-aging-farmer-resources/feed/ 0New analysis finds farmers 65 and older account for the majority of farm fatalities in Wisconsin. Roger Aby with the National Farm Medicine Center tells Brownfield, “We notice aging farmers are at significant risk, and we see a lot of roadway collisions involving slow-moving farm equipment.” Since 2017, about half of fatalities have involved farmers […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-lower-at-midweek-9/ Cattle futures lower at midweek https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968034407/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-at-midweek/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968034407/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-at-midweek/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:34:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315662 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower waiting for direct business to develop.  Feeders led the way down on the higher move in corn. October live cattle closed $1.70 lower at $217.22 and December live cattle closed $2.05 lower at $217.15.  September feeder cattle closed $4.22 lower at $329.12 and October […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968034407/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-at-midweek/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower waiting for direct business to develop.  Feeders led the way down on the higher move in corn. October live cattle closed $1.70 lower at $217.22 and December live cattle closed $2.05 lower at $217.15.  September feeder cattle closed $4.22 lower at $329.12 and October […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-corn-up-watching-crop-tour-numbers/ Soybeans, corn up, watching crop tour numbers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968034410/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-up-watching-crop-tour-numbers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968034410/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-up-watching-crop-tour-numbers/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:33:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315583 Soybeans were sharply higher on fund and technical buying. Traders are watching a major private crop tour, with results generally below a year ago. Still, near-term development weather does look favorable and there’s a long way to go until harvest gets underway on a widespread basis. Demand is solid, with improved export business and strong […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968034410/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-up-watching-crop-tour-numbers/feed/ 0Soybeans were sharply higher on fund and technical buying. Traders are watching a major private crop tour, with results generally below a year ago. Still, near-term development weather does look favorable and there’s a long way to go until harvest gets underway on a widespread basis. Demand is solid, with improved export business and strong […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/taste-from-indiana-farms-draws-crowds-during-2026-state-fair/ Taste From Indiana Farms draws crowds during 2026 state fair https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968034056/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Taste-From-Indiana-Farms-draws-crowds-during-state-fair/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968034056/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Taste-From-Indiana-Farms-draws-crowds-during-state-fair/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:15:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315659 Indiana Farm Bureau’s Taste From Indiana Farms is an opportunity to connect fairgoers to the state’s agricultural industry. Mindy Orschell with the Women’s Leadership Committee says the annual exhibit allows consumers to sample products that local farmers produce.  “We love educating fairgoers about where their food comes from,” she says. “It’s so interesting to see […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968034056/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Taste-From-Indiana-Farms-draws-crowds-during-state-fair/feed/ 0Indiana Farm Bureau’s Taste From Indiana Farms is an opportunity to connect fairgoers to the state’s agricultural industry. Mindy Orschell with the Women’s Leadership Committee says the annual exhibit allows consumers to sample products that local farmers produce.  “We love educating fairgoers about where their food comes from,” she says. “It’s so interesting to see […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/china-appetite-for-u-s-soybeans-returns-but-minnesota-grower-remains-concerned/ China appetite for U.S. soybeans returns, but Minnesota grower remains concerned https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968034059/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-appetite-for-US-soybeans-returns-but-Minnesota-grower-remains-concerned/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968034059/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-appetite-for-US-soybeans-returns-but-Minnesota-grower-remains-concerned/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:13:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315658 The president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association is cautiously optimistic China will continue buying U.S. soybeans. Ryan Mackenthun farms near Brownton and says China has been an active buyer despite ongoing trade disruptions. “With the Section 301 tariffs, I just heard they bought (more) cargo loads. So they’re still buying so that makes me […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968034059/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-appetite-for-US-soybeans-returns-but-Minnesota-grower-remains-concerned/feed/ 0The president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association is cautiously optimistic China will continue buying U.S. soybeans. Ryan Mackenthun farms near Brownton and says China has been an active buyer despite ongoing trade disruptions. “With the Section 301 tariffs, I just heard they bought (more) cargo loads. So they’re still buying so that makes me […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-august-19-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 19, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968033963/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968033963/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:10:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315582 Sep. corn $4.73, up 9 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans $12.22 and 1/4, up 21 and 1/2 centsSep. soybean meal $318.90, up $5.90Sep. soybean oil 69.86, up 17 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.80 and 1/4, up 15 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle $217.22, down $1.70Sep. feeder cattle $329.12, down $4.22Oct. lean hogs $81.50, up 77 centsSep. Class […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968033963/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/feed/ 0Sep. corn $4.73, up 9 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans $12.22 and 1/4, up 21 and 1/2 centsSep. soybean meal $318.90, up $5.90Sep. soybean oil 69.86, up 17 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.80 and 1/4, up 15 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle $217.22, down $1.70Sep. feeder cattle $329.12, down $4.22Oct. lean hogs $81.50, up 77 centsSep. Class […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/u-s-broiler-sets-placements-stay-ahead-of-last-year/ U.S. broiler sets, placements stay ahead of last year https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968033654/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-broiler-sets-placements-stay-ahead-of-last-year/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968033654/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-broiler-sets-placements-stay-ahead-of-last-year/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:51:43 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315584 Broiler hatchery numbers continued their faster than a year ago pace as the industry continues to try to meet demand. The USDA says 250.381 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, down 591,000 on the week with laying at least somewhat impacted by high temperatures, but up slightly on the year. 196.571 million broiler-type chicks […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968033654/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-broiler-sets-placements-stay-ahead-of-last-year/feed/ 0Broiler hatchery numbers continued their faster than a year ago pace as the industry continues to try to meet demand. The USDA says 250.381 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, down 591,000 on the week with laying at least somewhat impacted by high temperatures, but up slightly on the year. 196.571 million broiler-type chicks […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farmer-looks-to-trim-fertilizer-costs-without-sacrificing-yield/ Farmer looks to trim fertilizer costs without sacrificing yield https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968033561/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmer-looks-to-trim-fertilizer-costs-without-sacrificing-yield/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968033561/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmer-looks-to-trim-fertilizer-costs-without-sacrificing-yield/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:49:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315657 A southeast Nebraska farmer says he’s considering changes to his crop management plan because of tight margins in 2027.    Jay Hansen says he usually locks in prices in the fall, but, “We’re going to watch things. It looks like now is the time to be looking at nitrogen. For phosphate, we’re going to hold […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968033561/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmer-looks-to-trim-fertilizer-costs-without-sacrificing-yield/feed/ 0A southeast Nebraska farmer says he’s considering changes to his crop management plan because of tight margins in 2027.    Jay Hansen says he usually locks in prices in the fall, but, “We’re going to watch things. It looks like now is the time to be looking at nitrogen. For phosphate, we’re going to hold […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/proactive-management-helping-farmers-weather-financial-storm/ Proactive management helping farmers weather financial storm https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968032445/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Proactive-management-helping-farmers-weather-financial-storm/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968032445/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Proactive-management-helping-farmers-weather-financial-storm/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:47:49 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315652 The chief credit officer with Farm Credit Illinois says producers that are proactively managing their bottom line seem to be weathering the current financial storm better than their counterparts. Mike Gunderson tells Brownfield, “Producers that made good decisions in ‘25 came out of that season in a really good position for ‘26. I think if […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968032445/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Proactive-management-helping-farmers-weather-financial-storm/feed/ 0The chief credit officer with Farm Credit Illinois says producers that are proactively managing their bottom line seem to be weathering the current financial storm better than their counterparts. Mike Gunderson tells Brownfield, “Producers that made good decisions in ‘25 came out of that season in a really good position for ‘26. I think if […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/timely-weather-supports-yield-potential-across-iowa/ Timely weather supports yield potential across Iowa https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968032325/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Timely-weather-supports-yield-potential-across-Iowa/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968032325/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Timely-weather-supports-yield-potential-across-Iowa/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:45:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315653 A north-central Iowa farmer says his crops are in excellent condition as the growing season enters its final stages. Stu Swanson tells Brownfield, “We finally have turned the corner. It’s been either too dry or too wet the last few years. It’s nice to see a good crop growing out there.” He says conditions across […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968032325/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Timely-weather-supports-yield-potential-across-Iowa/feed/ 0A north-central Iowa farmer says his crops are in excellent condition as the growing season enters its final stages. Stu Swanson tells Brownfield, “We finally have turned the corner. It’s been either too dry or too wet the last few years. It’s nice to see a good crop growing out there.” He says conditions across […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/central-missouri-farmer-prepares-for-early-corn-harvest/ Central Missouri farmer prepares for early corn harvest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031824/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Central-Missouri-farmer-prepares-for-early-corn-harvest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031824/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Central-Missouri-farmer-prepares-for-early-corn-harvest/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:21:36 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315648 A farmer in central Missouri says corn harvest is expected to begin soon. Andy Clay from Moniteau County tells Brownfield… “We’re gonna try to get the combine and the grain dryer rolling. But then, you know, we were still planting beans in July, too, a little replanting, because all the June rain. But you know, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031824/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Central-Missouri-farmer-prepares-for-early-corn-harvest/feed/ 0A farmer in central Missouri says corn harvest is expected to begin soon. Andy Clay from Moniteau County tells Brownfield… “We’re gonna try to get the combine and the grain dryer rolling. But then, you know, we were still planting beans in July, too, a little replanting, because all the June rain. But you know, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/south-dakota-lawmakers-weigh-difficult-path-to-passing-farm-bill-in-2026/ South Dakota lawmakers weigh difficult path to passing farm bill in 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031491/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-lawmakers-weigh-difficult-path-to-passing-farm-bill-in/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031491/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-lawmakers-weigh-difficult-path-to-passing-farm-bill-in/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:58:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315642 The South Dakota Congressional delegation says a farm bill will need bipartisan support if it’s going to cross the finish line by the end of the year. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a member of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee, says lawmakers are still trying to find a path forward on a farm bill. “We’re […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031491/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-lawmakers-weigh-difficult-path-to-passing-farm-bill-in/feed/ 0The South Dakota Congressional delegation says a farm bill will need bipartisan support if it’s going to cross the finish line by the end of the year. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a member of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee, says lawmakers are still trying to find a path forward on a farm bill. “We’re […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/northwest-missouri-youth-exhibit-champion-steers-at-missouri-state-fair/ Northwest Missouri youth exhibit champion steers at Missouri State Fair https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031365/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Northwest-Missouri-youth-exhibit-champion-steers-at-Missouri-State-Fair/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031365/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Northwest-Missouri-youth-exhibit-champion-steers-at-Missouri-State-Fair/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:50:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315633 Two northwest Missouri youth exhibitors have the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Steers at the Missouri State Fair. “It’s really a dream come true,” says Reagan Rodgers, a member of the Savannah FFA Chapter. Rodger’s steer was Grand Champion and will be in the Sale of Champions on Saturday. She says it’s not her […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031365/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Northwest-Missouri-youth-exhibit-champion-steers-at-Missouri-State-Fair/feed/ 0Two northwest Missouri youth exhibitors have the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Steers at the Missouri State Fair. “It’s really a dream come true,” says Reagan Rodgers, a member of the Savannah FFA Chapter. Rodger’s steer was Grand Champion and will be in the Sale of Champions on Saturday. She says it’s not her […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/nonfat-dry-milk-jumps-higher-while-butter-slides-in-wednesday-cme-dairy-trade/ Nonfat dry milk jumps higher while butter slides in Wednesday CME dairy trade https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031044/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nonfat-dry-milk-jumps-higher-while-butter-slides-in-Wednesday-CME-dairy-trade/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031044/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nonfat-dry-milk-jumps-higher-while-butter-slides-in-Wednesday-CME-dairy-trade/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:37:36 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315638 Cash dairy prices were mostly down Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was down $0.0025 to $0.6925. One sale was reported at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0025 to $1.5750. Two sales were reported at $1.58 and $1.5825.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5650. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.03 to $1.43. Six sales were reported ranging […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031044/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nonfat-dry-milk-jumps-higher-while-butter-slides-in-Wednesday-CME-dairy-trade/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mostly down Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was down $0.0025 to $0.6925. One sale was reported at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0025 to $1.5750. Two sales were reported at $1.58 and $1.5825.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5650. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.03 to $1.43. Six sales were reported ranging […]

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