Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Wed, 20 May 2026 18:59:05 +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/senate-e15-author-wants-to-capitalize-on-momentum/ Senate E15 author wants to capitalize on momentum https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956800121/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Senate-E-author-wants-to-capitalize-on-momentum/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956800121/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Senate-E-author-wants-to-capitalize-on-momentum/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 18:58:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311594 A Senator from Nebraska says the support is growing to pass nationwide, year-round E15 in the U.S. Senate. Deb Fischer, the author of the bill, says several Senators recently had a long, robust conversation about the bill. “We’ve never been able to have a discussion like that, but it seems like the starts are getting […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956800121/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Senate-E-author-wants-to-capitalize-on-momentum/feed/ 0A Senator from Nebraska says the support is growing to pass nationwide, year-round E15 in the U.S. Senate. Deb Fischer, the author of the bill, says several Senators recently had a long, robust conversation about the bill. “We’ve never been able to have a discussion like that, but it seems like the starts are getting […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ethanol-production-rises-on-demand-expectations-margins/ Ethanol production rises on demand expectations, margins https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956796584/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-production-rises-on-demand-expectations-margins/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956796584/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-production-rises-on-demand-expectations-margins/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 18:19:24 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311593 Ethanol production hit a five-week high last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.111 million barrels per day. That was the highest since early April, up 29,000 on the week as seasonal maintenance winds down, and up 75,000 on the year thanks to demand expectations and margins. Ethanol stocks of 24.875 million […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956796584/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-production-rises-on-demand-expectations-margins/feed/ 0Ethanol production hit a five-week high last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.111 million barrels per day. That was the highest since early April, up 29,000 on the week as seasonal maintenance winds down, and up 75,000 on the year thanks to demand expectations and margins. Ethanol stocks of 24.875 million […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/alfalfa-weevils-prompt-calls-for-diligent-scouting-management/ Alfalfa weevils prompt calls for diligent scouting, management https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956793878/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Alfalfa-weevils-prompt-calls-for-diligent-scouting-management/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956793878/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Alfalfa-weevils-prompt-calls-for-diligent-scouting-management/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 17:41:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311591 A forage specialist says he’s concerned about alfalfa weevil pressure across parts of the Midwest. “Alfalfa weevil is probably one of the most income-limiting pest that we have in our alfalfa crop,” said Jeff Jackson with CROPLAN. Jackson says it’s been prevalent where he’s located in northwest Missouri. “We were dealing with weevil in the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956793878/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Alfalfa-weevils-prompt-calls-for-diligent-scouting-management/feed/ 0A forage specialist says he’s concerned about alfalfa weevil pressure across parts of the Midwest. “Alfalfa weevil is probably one of the most income-limiting pest that we have in our alfalfa crop,” said Jeff Jackson with CROPLAN. Jackson says it’s been prevalent where he’s located in northwest Missouri. “We were dealing with weevil in the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rfa-optimistic-on-senate-path-for-e15-legislation/ RFA optimistic on Senate path for E15 legislation https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956793881/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~RFA-optimistic-on-Senate-path-for-E-legislation/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956793881/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~RFA-optimistic-on-Senate-path-for-E-legislation/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 17:41:44 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311587 The president of the Renewable Fuels Association is hopeful having E15 as a standalone bill in the Senate helps its chances of success. Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield. “We actually think that provides some good opportunity for the bill to move sooner in the Senate because I think we’ve all heard that the Senate is probably […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956793881/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~RFA-optimistic-on-Senate-path-for-E-legislation/feed/ 0The president of the Renewable Fuels Association is hopeful having E15 as a standalone bill in the Senate helps its chances of success. Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield. “We actually think that provides some good opportunity for the bill to move sooner in the Senate because I think we’ve all heard that the Senate is probably […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/conservation-practices-help-protect-minnesota-waterways/ Conservation practices help protect Minnesota waterways https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956793884/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Conservation-practices-help-protect-Minnesota-waterways/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956793884/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Conservation-practices-help-protect-Minnesota-waterways/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 17:40:05 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311590 The president of the Minnesota Farmers Union says conservation management practices are becoming more common among producers. Gary Wertish says there’s a big focus on water quality through practices like planting cover crops and reducing tillage. “Water is important to everybody,” he said. “Farmers are doing a lot better job now with their GPS, technology, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956793884/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Conservation-practices-help-protect-Minnesota-waterways/feed/ 0The president of the Minnesota Farmers Union says conservation management practices are becoming more common among producers. Gary Wertish says there’s a big focus on water quality through practices like planting cover crops and reducing tillage. “Water is important to everybody,” he said. “Farmers are doing a lot better job now with their GPS, technology, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/nfu-president-warns-high-fertilizer-prices-may-persist/ NFU president warns high fertilizer prices may persist https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956793248/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NFU-president-warns-high-fertilizer-prices-may-persist/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956793248/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NFU-president-warns-high-fertilizer-prices-may-persist/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 17:38:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311589 The president of the National Farmers Union says he’s concerned that high fertilizer prices could be sticking around for an extended period of time. Rob Larew tells Brownfield, “The fact is that some folks hadn’t secured their fertilizer and are wondering how they are going to make it through the year. I think all eyes […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956793248/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NFU-president-warns-high-fertilizer-prices-may-persist/feed/ 0The president of the National Farmers Union says he’s concerned that high fertilizer prices could be sticking around for an extended period of time. Rob Larew tells Brownfield, “The fact is that some folks hadn’t secured their fertilizer and are wondering how they are going to make it through the year. I think all eyes […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rising-fuel-and-fertilizer-costs-renew-calls-for-farm-aid/ Rising fuel and fertilizer costs renew calls for farm aid https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956792018/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rising-fuel-and-fertilizer-costs-renew-calls-for-farm-aid/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956792018/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rising-fuel-and-fertilizer-costs-renew-calls-for-farm-aid/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 17:21:31 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311551 A Minnesota farmer says another round of federal financial assistance is needed in agriculture. Nathan Serbus grows corn, soybeans, and sweet corn in Renville County and was recently asked by Brownfield if the USDA should issue more Farmer Bridge Assistance payments. “Oh absolutely. Corn market hasn’t really rallied too much, I mean it’s rallied a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956792018/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rising-fuel-and-fertilizer-costs-renew-calls-for-farm-aid/feed/ 0A Minnesota farmer says another round of federal financial assistance is needed in agriculture. Nathan Serbus grows corn, soybeans, and sweet corn in Renville County and was recently asked by Brownfield if the USDA should issue more Farmer Bridge Assistance payments. “Oh absolutely. Corn market hasn’t really rallied too much, I mean it’s rallied a […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/big-expectations-for-illinois-wheat-crop/ Big expectations for Illinois wheat crop https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956791961/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Big-expectations-for-Illinois-wheat-crop/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956791961/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Big-expectations-for-Illinois-wheat-crop/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 17:20:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311583 The president of the Illinois Wheat Association says the state’s 2026 crop is looking promising. Tracy Heuerman, who farms in Effingham County, says this year’s tour of 25 southern Illinois counties tallied an estimated average yield of nearly 105 bushels per acre. “In general, the crop looks really good.”  She says, “I know the past […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956791961/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Big-expectations-for-Illinois-wheat-crop/feed/ 0The president of the Illinois Wheat Association says the state’s 2026 crop is looking promising. Tracy Heuerman, who farms in Effingham County, says this year’s tour of 25 southern Illinois counties tallied an estimated average yield of nearly 105 bushels per acre. “In general, the crop looks really good.”  She says, “I know the past […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cash-dairy-sales-mostly-lower-wednesday/ Cash dairy sales mostly lower Wednesday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956791424/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-sales-mostly-lower-Wednesday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956791424/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-sales-mostly-lower-Wednesday/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 17:13:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311584 Cash dairy prices were lower on Wednesday except for block cheese at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was down $0.0075 at $0.6825.  One sale was recorded at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0375 at $1.57. Twenty-one sales were recorded, ranging from $1.5325 to $1.57.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5150.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was down $0.05 at $1.55, falling nine cents in two days.  Twenty-six sales were recorded, ranging from $1.55 to $1.58.  Nonfat dry milk was down 0.0450 at $2.21.  No sales were recorded. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956791424/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-sales-mostly-lower-Wednesday/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were lower on Wednesday except for block cheese at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was down $0.0075 at $0.6825.  One sale was recorded at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0375 at $1.57. Twenty-one sales were recorded, ranging from $1.5325 to $1.57.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5150.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was down $0.05 at $1.55, falling nine cents in two days.  Twenty-six sales were recorded, ranging from $1.55 to $1.58.  Nonfat dry milk was down 0.0450 at $2.21.  No sales were recorded. 

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2776/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956790836/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956790836/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 17:05:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311579 Direct cash cattle trade activity is off to another quiet start for the week.  Bids and asking prices have been elusive.  While there’s been a few deals reported in the North, it hasn’t been enough to set an accurate price trend for the week.  Cattle on Feed numbers from the USDA are out on Friday, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956790836/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity is off to another quiet start for the week.  Bids and asking prices have been elusive.  While there’s been a few deals reported in the North, it hasn’t been enough to set an accurate price trend for the week.  Cattle on Feed numbers from the USDA are out on Friday, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/peterson-farm-bill-broken-as-ad-hoc-payments-outpace-safety-net/ Peterson: farm bill “broken” as ad hoc payments outpace safety net https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956790323/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Peterson-farm-bill-%e2%80%9cbroken%e2%80%9d-as-ad-hoc-payments-outpace-safety-net/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956790323/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Peterson-farm-bill-%e2%80%9cbroken%e2%80%9d-as-ad-hoc-payments-outpace-safety-net/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 17:01:11 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311523 The former chairman of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says the farm bill is still broken. “More money is going out with the ad hoc payments than going out of the farm bill. This can’t go on, it’s got to change.” Collin Peterson says a farm bill should provide a reliable safety net tied to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956790323/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Peterson-farm-bill-%e2%80%9cbroken%e2%80%9d-as-ad-hoc-payments-outpace-safety-net/feed/ 0The former chairman of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says the farm bill is still broken. “More money is going out with the ad hoc payments than going out of the farm bill. This can’t go on, it’s got to change.” Collin Peterson says a farm bill should provide a reliable safety net tied to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/feed-supplies-tighten-for-nebraska-producers-as-drought-persists/ Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956785943/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Feed-supplies-tighten-for-Nebraska-producers-as-drought-persists/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956785943/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Feed-supplies-tighten-for-Nebraska-producers-as-drought-persists/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 16:01:45 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311575 Cattle producers in the Central Plains are worried they’re not going to have enough feed supplies. Joe Van New Kirk operates a large seedstock operation in the Nebraska Panhandle and he says the on-going drought has deteriorated pasture conditions. “I think we have about 45 day’s worth of pasture from last year. We had a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956785943/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Feed-supplies-tighten-for-Nebraska-producers-as-drought-persists/feed/ 0Cattle producers in the Central Plains are worried they’re not going to have enough feed supplies. Joe Van New Kirk operates a large seedstock operation in the Nebraska Panhandle and he says the on-going drought has deteriorated pasture conditions. “I think we have about 45 day’s worth of pasture from last year. We had a […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/behind-the-scenes/becks-and-brownfield-recognize-athletes-making-a-difference-2026/ Beck’s and Brownfield Recognize Athletes Making a Difference 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956785946/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Beck%e2%80%99s-and-Brownfield-Recognize-Athletes-Making-a-Difference/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956785946/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Beck%e2%80%99s-and-Brownfield-Recognize-Athletes-Making-a-Difference/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=behind_scenes&p=311559 Brownfield Ag News is incredibly honored to partner with Beck’s on the Players with Heart program and help shine a spotlight on exceptional young people across the Midwest. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to recognizing student-athletes who lead with integrity, serve their communities, and represent the very best of rural America. Through Players with […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956785946/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Beck%e2%80%99s-and-Brownfield-Recognize-Athletes-Making-a-Difference/feed/ 0Brownfield Ag News is incredibly honored to partner with Beck’s on the Players with Heart program and help shine a spotlight on exceptional young people across the Midwest. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to recognizing student-athletes who lead with integrity, serve their communities, and represent the very best of rural America. Through Players with […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/1m-payout-approved-for-farmers-in-hansen-mueller-coop-bankruptcy-case/ $1M payout approved for farmers in Hansen Mueller Coop bankruptcy case https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956785361/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~M-payout-approved-for-farmers-in-Hansen-Mueller-Coop-bankruptcy-case/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956785361/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~M-payout-approved-for-farmers-in-Hansen-Mueller-Coop-bankruptcy-case/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 15:57:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311572 A Nebraska-based grain company has been ordered to pay $1 million in restitution to farmers for unpaid contracts. The Nebraska Public Service Commission has an approved the payout to 12 producers who submitted verified claims against Hansen Mueller Coop. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year and stopped operating as a licensed […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956785361/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~M-payout-approved-for-farmers-in-Hansen-Mueller-Coop-bankruptcy-case/feed/ 0A Nebraska-based grain company has been ordered to pay $1 million in restitution to farmers for unpaid contracts. The Nebraska Public Service Commission has an approved the payout to 12 producers who submitted verified claims against Hansen Mueller Coop. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year and stopped operating as a licensed […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/minnesota-cattle-producers-vote-down-beef-checkoff-increase/ Minnesota cattle producers vote down Beef Checkoff increase https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956783840/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-cattle-producers-vote-down-Beef-Checkoff-increase/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956783840/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-cattle-producers-vote-down-Beef-Checkoff-increase/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 15:37:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311541 A referendum to raise the state beef checkoff was voted down in Minnesota. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association executive director Kaitlyn Root says the proposed refundable 50-cent increase failed on a vote of 380 opposed and 377 in favor. “So obviously it was really close, but ultimately it did not pass.” The beef checkoff has been […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956783840/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-cattle-producers-vote-down-Beef-Checkoff-increase/feed/ 0A referendum to raise the state beef checkoff was voted down in Minnesota. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association executive director Kaitlyn Root says the proposed refundable 50-cent increase failed on a vote of 380 opposed and 377 in favor. “So obviously it was really close, but ultimately it did not pass.” The beef checkoff has been […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/two-cents/rural-graduation-season-in-the-heartland-bonfires-community-traditions-and-celebrating-the-class-of-2026/ Rural Graduation Season in the Heartland: Bonfires, Community Traditions, and Celebrating the Class of 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956777744/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rural-Graduation-Season-in-the-Heartland-Bonfires-Community-Traditions-and-Celebrating-the-Class-of/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956777744/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rural-Graduation-Season-in-the-Heartland-Bonfires-Community-Traditions-and-Celebrating-the-Class-of/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 14:19:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=cyndi_cents&p=311202 ‘Tis the season for high school and college graduations! Rural communities across the Heartland are celebrating the young men and women who walk across stages in school gymnasiums, football fields, and community auditoriums to receive diplomas they’ve worked hard to earn. Proud parents, grandparents, teachers, neighbors, and friends are filling bleachers and folding chairs to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956777744/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rural-Graduation-Season-in-the-Heartland-Bonfires-Community-Traditions-and-Celebrating-the-Class-of/feed/ 0‘Tis the season for high school and college graduations! Rural communities across the Heartland are celebrating the young men and women who walk across stages in school gymnasiums, football fields, and community auditoriums to receive diplomas they’ve worked hard to earn. Proud parents, grandparents, teachers, neighbors, and friends are filling bleachers and folding chairs to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/bayer-and-bp-increasing-access-to-biofuels-for-farmers/ Bayer and bp increasing access to biofuels for farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956771300/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bayer-and-bp-increasing-access-to-biofuels-for-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956771300/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bayer-and-bp-increasing-access-to-biofuels-for-farmers/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=311374 Bayer and bp are teaming up to increase access to the biofuels market for farmers. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Chad Bilby, biofuel crops innovation and commercial lead at Bayer, says the collaboration will commercialize camelina to produce various types of renewable fuels.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956771300/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bayer-and-bp-increasing-access-to-biofuels-for-farmers/feed/ 0Bayer and bp are teaming up to increase access to the biofuels market for farmers. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Chad Bilby, biofuel crops innovation and commercial lead at Bayer, says the collaboration will commercialize camelina to produce various types of renewable fuels.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/nass-board-chair-farmer-participation-key-to-usda-data-accuracy/ NASS Board Chair: farmer participation key to USDA data accuracy https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956765276/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NASS-Board-Chair-farmer-participation-key-to-USDA-data-accuracy/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956765276/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NASS-Board-Chair-farmer-participation-key-to-USDA-data-accuracy/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 11:43:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311532 The board chair for the USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service says farmer participation is critical for its upcoming June Acreage and Quarterly Stocks Reports.  Lance Honig says, “They have a big impact on our ability to really reach peak accuracy with the numbers that we publish.”  He says a higher response rate helps provide more precise information. “Markets really function the best when they’ve got good, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956765276/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NASS-Board-Chair-farmer-participation-key-to-USDA-data-accuracy/feed/ 0The board chair for the USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service says farmer participation is critical for its upcoming June Acreage and Quarterly Stocks Reports.  Lance Honig says, “They have a big impact on our ability to really reach peak accuracy with the numbers that we publish.”  He says a higher response rate helps provide more precise information. “Markets really function the best when they’ve got good, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/a-warm-early-summerlike-pattern-continues-for-most-scattered-seasonal-rains-for-some/ A warm, early-summerlike pattern continues for most; A wide-range of rainfall for the Heartland https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956550365/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-warm-earlysummerlike-pattern-continues-for-most-A-widerange-of-rainfall-for-the-Heartland/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956550365/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-warm-earlysummerlike-pattern-continues-for-most-A-widerange-of-rainfall-for-the-Heartland/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=311389 Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation virtually nationwide. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to parts of the Pacific Northwest. Meanwhile, an area stretching from the southern Rockies to the central Gulf Coast will have the greatest chance of experiencing wetter-than-normal weather.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956550365/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-warm-earlysummerlike-pattern-continues-for-most-A-widerange-of-rainfall-for-the-Heartland/feed/ 0Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation virtually nationwide. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to parts of the Pacific Northwest. Meanwhile, an area stretching from the southern Rockies to the central Gulf Coast will have the greatest chance of experiencing wetter-than-normal weather.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/brownfield-ag-weather-today-1289/ Brownfield Ag Weather Today https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956756753/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956756753/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=311524 A cold front will continue to drift southward and eastward before stalling. During the mid- to late-week period, a disturbance moving inland across the western U.S. will produce some additional snow in the northern and central Rockies and environs, and will begin to interact with the stalled front and its attendant pool of atmospheric moisture. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956756753/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/feed/ 0A cold front will continue to drift southward and eastward before stalling. During the mid- to late-week period, a disturbance moving inland across the western U.S. will produce some additional snow in the northern and central Rockies and environs, and will begin to interact with the stalled front and its attendant pool of atmospheric moisture. […]

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