Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Thu, 28 May 2026 19:31:36 +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/ethanol-stocks-move-to-multi-week-highs-production-nearly-steady/ Ethanol stocks move to multi-week highs, production nearly steady https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957440870/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-stocks-move-to-multiweek-highs-production-nearly-steady/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957440870/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-stocks-move-to-multiweek-highs-production-nearly-steady/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 19:31:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311921 U.S. ethanol stocks swelled over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says the domestic supply was the largest in almost a month at 24.968 million barrels, rising 93,000 on the week and 687,000 on the year. The year-over-year gain is linked to a generally faster rate of production. Ethanol production averaged 1.089 million […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957440870/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-stocks-move-to-multiweek-highs-production-nearly-steady/feed/ 0U.S. ethanol stocks swelled over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says the domestic supply was the largest in almost a month at 24.968 million barrels, rising 93,000 on the week and 687,000 on the year. The year-over-year gain is linked to a generally faster rate of production. Ethanol production averaged 1.089 million […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/weed-control-top-of-mind-for-south-central-iowa-farmer/ Weed control top of mind for south-central Iowa farmer https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957438635/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weed-control-top-of-mind-for-southcentral-Iowa-farmer/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957438635/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weed-control-top-of-mind-for-southcentral-Iowa-farmer/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 18:29:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311919 A south-central Iowa farmer says he’s prioritizing weed control as June begins. Steve Kuiper tells Brownfield, “Right now we’re applying second pass herbicide on corn and we’re side dressing corn.” He says he’s holding off on spraying his soybean fields for now. “We want them to get some size before we go and hit them. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957438635/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weed-control-top-of-mind-for-southcentral-Iowa-farmer/feed/ 0A south-central Iowa farmer says he’s prioritizing weed control as June begins. Steve Kuiper tells Brownfield, “Right now we’re applying second pass herbicide on corn and we’re side dressing corn.” He says he’s holding off on spraying his soybean fields for now. “We want them to get some size before we go and hit them. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/slow-soybean-emergence-reported-in-eastern-iowa/ Slow soybean emergence reported in eastern Iowa https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957438332/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Slow-soybean-emergence-reported-in-eastern-Iowa/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957438332/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Slow-soybean-emergence-reported-in-eastern-Iowa/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 18:27:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311917 Eastern Iowa farmer Dave Walton says he was able to finish up his spring planting season about two weeks ago. “Kind of everything went in a hurry. We got rained out early on and when it dried off we just started and didn’t quit.” He tells Brownfield he has some concerns about emergence. “Beans took […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957438332/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Slow-soybean-emergence-reported-in-eastern-Iowa/feed/ 0Eastern Iowa farmer Dave Walton says he was able to finish up his spring planting season about two weeks ago. “Kind of everything went in a hurry. We got rained out early on and when it dried off we just started and didn’t quit.” He tells Brownfield he has some concerns about emergence. “Beans took […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/sec-naig-urges-u-s-senate-to-pass-standalone-e15-bill/ Sec. Naig urges U.S. Senate to pass standalone E15 bill https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957438329/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sec-Naig-urges-US-Senate-to-pass-standalone-E-bill/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957438329/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sec-Naig-urges-US-Senate-to-pass-standalone-E-bill/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 18:25:59 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311916 Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says he wasn’t surprised that year-round E15 passed out of the U.S. House after finally getting a standalone vote. “What ended up happening with this vote on E15 was exactly as we had suspected for a long time which was give it an up or down vote on the floor […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957438329/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sec-Naig-urges-US-Senate-to-pass-standalone-E-bill/feed/ 0Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says he wasn’t surprised that year-round E15 passed out of the U.S. House after finally getting a standalone vote. “What ended up happening with this vote on E15 was exactly as we had suspected for a long time which was give it an up or down vote on the floor […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/nfu-says-more-reliance-on-ad-hoc-assistance-highlights-the-need-for-a-stronger-farm-safety-net/ NFU says more reliance on ad-hoc assistance highlights the need for a stronger farm safety net https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957437933/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NFU-says-more-reliance-on-adhoc-assistance-highlights-the-need-for-a-stronger-farm-safety-net/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957437933/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NFU-says-more-reliance-on-adhoc-assistance-highlights-the-need-for-a-stronger-farm-safety-net/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 18:13:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311914 The vice president of advocacy for the National Farmers Union says continued calls for government assistance shows the current farm safety net isn’t working. Mike Stranz tells Brownfield, “There was a need for it, but we didn’t have the policy solutions in place to proactively address them,” he says. We had to rely on Congress […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957437933/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NFU-says-more-reliance-on-adhoc-assistance-highlights-the-need-for-a-stronger-farm-safety-net/feed/ 0The vice president of advocacy for the National Farmers Union says continued calls for government assistance shows the current farm safety net isn’t working. Mike Stranz tells Brownfield, “There was a need for it, but we didn’t have the policy solutions in place to proactively address them,” he says. We had to rely on Congress […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-corn-grower-pushes-back-on-e15-misconceptions/ Iowa corn grower pushes back on E15 misconceptions https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957435611/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-corn-grower-pushes-back-on-E-misconceptions/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957435611/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-corn-grower-pushes-back-on-E-misconceptions/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 17:16:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311912 An Iowa farmer wants consumers to understand nationwide year-round E15 is not a mandate. Cordt Holub says if Congress passes E15 legislation there will be more options at the pump. “If you go to the local gas station and watch people as they fill up, they want the affordable option. They’re going to be going […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957435611/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-corn-grower-pushes-back-on-E-misconceptions/feed/ 0An Iowa farmer wants consumers to understand nationwide year-round E15 is not a mandate. Cordt Holub says if Congress passes E15 legislation there will be more options at the pump. “If you go to the local gas station and watch people as they fill up, they want the affordable option. They’re going to be going […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2781/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957435356/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957435356/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 17:05:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311911 Direct cash cattle trade activity remains relatively quiet.  Bids have surfaced in Kansas and Nebraska at $253.  Asking prices haven’t been fully established.  Significant trade volume could be delayed until late in the day Friday.  Boxed beef sharply lower at midday with light demand for moderate offerings.  Choice is $2.23 lower at $392.49 and Select […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957435356/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity remains relatively quiet.  Bids have surfaced in Kansas and Nebraska at $253.  Asking prices haven’t been fully established.  Significant trade volume could be delayed until late in the day Friday.  Boxed beef sharply lower at midday with light demand for moderate offerings.  Choice is $2.23 lower at $392.49 and Select […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/midwest-planting-conditions-all-over-the-board-says-stine-seed-agronomist/ Midwest planting conditions “all over the board,” says Stine Seed agronomist https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957434720/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midwest-planting-conditions-all-over-the-board-says-Stine-Seed-agronomist/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957434720/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midwest-planting-conditions-all-over-the-board-says-Stine-Seed-agronomist/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 17:01:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311908 The director of agronomy for Stine Seed describes the spring planting season as highly variable. Tom Larson says some parts of the Midwest experienced very good conditions. “Like most years, there’s areas where it has been kind of that garden environment. And in other areas they have had some challenges to deal with.” He tells […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957434720/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midwest-planting-conditions-all-over-the-board-says-Stine-Seed-agronomist/feed/ 0The director of agronomy for Stine Seed describes the spring planting season as highly variable. Tom Larson says some parts of the Midwest experienced very good conditions. “Like most years, there’s areas where it has been kind of that garden environment. And in other areas they have had some challenges to deal with.” He tells […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/butter-higher-cheese-lower-thursday/ Butter higher, cheese lower Thursday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957434702/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Butter-higher-cheese-lower-Thursday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957434702/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Butter-higher-cheese-lower-Thursday/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 16:55:42 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311909 Cash dairy prices were mixed on Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was unchanged at $0.69.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.01 at $1.4875.  Two sales were recorded at $1.4850 and $1.4875.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.44.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was up $0.0150 at $1.6350.  Thirty sales were recorded, ranging from $1.6275 to $1.67.  Nonfat dry milk was down 0.0075 at $2.0850.  Fifteen sales were recorded, ranging from $2.0850 to $2.10.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957434702/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Butter-higher-cheese-lower-Thursday/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mixed on Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was unchanged at $0.69.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.01 at $1.4875.  Two sales were recorded at $1.4850 and $1.4875.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.44.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was up $0.0150 at $1.6350.  Thirty sales were recorded, ranging from $1.6275 to $1.67.  Nonfat dry milk was down 0.0075 at $2.0850.  Fifteen sales were recorded, ranging from $2.0850 to $2.10.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/event/corteva-agriscience-summer-media-day-2/ Corteva Agriscience Summer Media Day https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957432131/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corteva-Agriscience-Summer-Media-Day/ Thu, 28 May 2026 16:00:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=event&p=311907 Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp covers the Corteva Agriscience Summer Media Day

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/event/agricultural-and-applied-economics-association-annual-meeting-2/ Agricultural and Applied Economics Association Annual Meeting https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957432134/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agricultural-and-Applied-Economics-Association-Annual-Meeting/ Thu, 28 May 2026 15:59:39 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=event&p=311906 Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican covers the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association Annual Meeting

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/event/greater-missouri-leadership-challenge-women-of-the-year/ Greater Missouri Leadership Challenge Women of the Year  https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957432137/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Greater-Missouri-Leadership-Challenge-Women-of-the-Year/ Thu, 28 May 2026 15:58:59 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=event&p=311905 Brownfield’s Cyndi Young participates in the Greater Missouri Leadership Challenge Women of the Year event.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/event/nafb-kc-agribusiness-council-summer-showcase/ NAFB/KC Agribusiness Council Summer Showcase https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957432140/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NAFBKC-Agribusiness-Council-Summer-Showcase/ Thu, 28 May 2026 15:58:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=event&p=311904 Brownfield’s Cyndi Young, Meghan Grebner, and Carah Hart attend the NAFB/KC Agribusiness Council Summer Showcase.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/event/heart-of-america-grazing-conference-2/ Heart of America Grazing Conference https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957432143/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heart-of-America-Grazing-Conference/ Thu, 28 May 2026 15:57:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=event&p=311903 Brownfield’s Jared White covers the Heart of America Grazing Conference

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/event/mu-extension-crop-and-pest-management-field-day/ MU Extension Crop and Pest Management Field Day https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957431648/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MU-Extension-Crop-and-Pest-Management-Field-Day/ Thu, 28 May 2026 15:56:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=event&p=311902 Brownfield’s Carah Hart covers the MU Extension Crop and Pest Management Field Day.

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]]> Brownfield’s Carah Hart covers the MU Extension Crop and Pest Management Field Day.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/event/kansas-soybean-summer-industry-tour/ Kansas Soybean Summer Industry Tour https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957431651/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Kansas-Soybean-Summer-Industry-Tour/ Thu, 28 May 2026 15:56:06 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=event&p=311901 Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican covers the Kansas Soybean Summer Industry Tour

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/event/iowa-swine-day-3/ Iowa Swine Day https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957431603/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-Swine-Day/ Thu, 28 May 2026 15:55:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=event&p=311900 Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp covers the Iowa Swine Day.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/event/michigan-advanced-biofuels-coalition-stakeholder-event-2/ Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition Stakeholder event https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957431606/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-Advanced-Biofuels-Coalition-Stakeholder-event/ Thu, 28 May 2026 15:54:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=event&p=311899 Brownfield’s Nicole Heslip covers the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition Stakeholder event.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/event/midwest-meat-summit-2/ Midwest Meat Summit https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957431609/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midwest-Meat-Summit/ Thu, 28 May 2026 15:53:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=event&p=311898 Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp covers the Midwest Meat Summit (hosted by Practical Farmers of Iowa).

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/event/four-state-dairy-nutrition-management-conference-2/ Four-State Dairy Nutrition & Management Conference https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957431612/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FourState-Dairy-Nutrition-Management-Conference/ Thu, 28 May 2026 15:51:45 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=event&p=311897 Brownfield’s Larry Lee covers the Four-State Dairy Nutrition & Management Conference.

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