Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:33:27 +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/missouri-income-tax-elimination-plan-sparks-questions-in-ag/ Missouri income tax elimination plan sparks questions in ag https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953796485/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-income-tax-elimination-plan-sparks-questions-in-ag/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953796485/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-income-tax-elimination-plan-sparks-questions-in-ag/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:04:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309749 The chairman of Missouri’s Senate Ag Committee says Governor Kehoe’s plan to eliminate the state’s individual income tax is getting a lot of questions in the ag sector. Jason Bean tells Brownfield some ag businesses will be impacted. “If you’re in an LLC or you have a general partnership, are you eligible to be in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953796485/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-income-tax-elimination-plan-sparks-questions-in-ag/feed/ 0The chairman of Missouri’s Senate Ag Committee says Governor Kehoe’s plan to eliminate the state’s individual income tax is getting a lot of questions in the ag sector. Jason Bean tells Brownfield some ag businesses will be impacted. “If you’re in an LLC or you have a general partnership, are you eligible to be in […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/2026/04/crops-and-cows-or-killowatts-a-midwest-dilemma/ Crops and Cows or Killowatts? A Midwest Dilemma https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953796212/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Crops-and-Cows-or-Killowatts-A-Midwest-Dilemma/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953796212/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Crops-and-Cows-or-Killowatts-A-Midwest-Dilemma/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:57:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?p=309571 Commentary. Land in the Midwest is not just dirt. It’s legacy, livelihood, and, increasingly, a line in the sand. We’re being told that converting productive crop ground and pasture into solar farms is progress. Clean energy. A smart use of space. And I understand that argument. But not all land is created equal, and not […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953796212/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Crops-and-Cows-or-Killowatts-A-Midwest-Dilemma/feed/ 0Commentary. Land in the Midwest is not just dirt. It’s legacy, livelihood, and, increasingly, a line in the sand. We’re being told that converting productive crop ground and pasture into solar farms is progress. Clean energy. A smart use of space. And I understand that argument. But not all land is created equal, and not […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/changing-crop-production-methods-require-elevators-to-keep-pace/ Changing crop production methods require elevators to keep pace https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953796182/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Changing-crop-production-methods-require-elevators-to-keep-pace/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953796182/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Changing-crop-production-methods-require-elevators-to-keep-pace/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:55:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309762 The new president of the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois says the grain elevator industry needs to keep up with today’s changing agricultural landscape. Spencer Janssen, who manages Litchfield Farmers Grain in Montgomery County, says farmers are using a wide variety of production practices. “You have the guys that deep tillage every year and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953796182/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Changing-crop-production-methods-require-elevators-to-keep-pace/feed/ 0The new president of the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois says the grain elevator industry needs to keep up with today’s changing agricultural landscape. Spencer Janssen, who manages Litchfield Farmers Grain in Montgomery County, says farmers are using a wide variety of production practices. “You have the guys that deep tillage every year and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/johnson-says-year-round-e15-deal-ready-but-house-floor-time-delays-vote/ Johnson says year-round E15 deal ready, but House floor time delays vote https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953795999/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Johnson-says-yearround-E-deal-ready-but-House-floor-time-delays-vote/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953795999/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Johnson-says-yearround-E-deal-ready-but-House-floor-time-delays-vote/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:53:36 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309747 A U.S. Congressman from South Dakota says the contours of a deal that allow nationwide, year-round sales of E15 has been ready to go for a month, but it’s been a challenge to get floor time to pass it. Dusty Johnson tells Brownfield there have been other issues that have taken priority, including funding the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953795999/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Johnson-says-yearround-E-deal-ready-but-House-floor-time-delays-vote/feed/ 0A U.S. Congressman from South Dakota says the contours of a deal that allow nationwide, year-round sales of E15 has been ready to go for a month, but it’s been a challenge to get floor time to pass it. Dusty Johnson tells Brownfield there have been other issues that have taken priority, including funding the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-corn-voluntary-conservation-practices-helping-water-quality-and-farm-profitability/ Missouri Corn: voluntary conservation practices helping water quality and farm profitability https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953796002/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Corn-voluntary-conservation-practices-helping-water-quality-and-farm-profitability/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953796002/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Corn-voluntary-conservation-practices-helping-water-quality-and-farm-profitability/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:49:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309748 The director of environmental programs with Missouri Corn says the voluntary practices Missouri farmers are taking to improve water quality have been working. Kurt Boeckmann tells Brownfield farmers are implementing cover crops, terraces, and grassed waterways to reduce erosion and nutrient loss. “Some of these practices can reduce phosphorus losses by 80 percent. I think […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953796002/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Corn-voluntary-conservation-practices-helping-water-quality-and-farm-profitability/feed/ 0The director of environmental programs with Missouri Corn says the voluntary practices Missouri farmers are taking to improve water quality have been working. Kurt Boeckmann tells Brownfield farmers are implementing cover crops, terraces, and grassed waterways to reduce erosion and nutrient loss. “Some of these practices can reduce phosphorus losses by 80 percent. I think […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/delta-quietly-drops-2030-sustainable-aviation-fuel-target-amid-industry-uncertainty/ Delta quietly drops 2030 Sustainable Aviation Fuel target amid industry uncertainty https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953796005/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Delta-quietly-drops-Sustainable-Aviation-Fuel-target-amid-industry-uncertainty/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953796005/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Delta-quietly-drops-Sustainable-Aviation-Fuel-target-amid-industry-uncertainty/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:49:05 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309761 A major airline is reportedly backing off its pledge to use sustainable aviation fuel for 10 percent of its jet fuel by 2030. According to Bloomberg, Delta Airlines has deleted the goal from its website, while also rephrasing its quest to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 as an aspiration rather than a goal. American […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953796005/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Delta-quietly-drops-Sustainable-Aviation-Fuel-target-amid-industry-uncertainty/feed/ 0A major airline is reportedly backing off its pledge to use sustainable aviation fuel for 10 percent of its jet fuel by 2030. According to Bloomberg, Delta Airlines has deleted the goal from its website, while also rephrasing its quest to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 as an aspiration rather than a goal. American […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/economist-says-farmers-are-borrowing-more-to-operate/ Economist says farmers are borrowing more to operate https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953795042/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-says-farmers-are-borrowing-more-to-operate/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953795042/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-says-farmers-are-borrowing-more-to-operate/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:36:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309756 An agricultural economist says more farmers are borrowing money to keep operating. Jacqui Fatka with CoBank tells Brownfield most farmers built up some working capital in 2022, but most of that is now gone. “We have seen a greater need for lending, whether it’s from operating lines, as well as using lines of credit. Most […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953795042/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-says-farmers-are-borrowing-more-to-operate/feed/ 0An agricultural economist says more farmers are borrowing money to keep operating. Jacqui Fatka with CoBank tells Brownfield most farmers built up some working capital in 2022, but most of that is now gone. “We have seen a greater need for lending, whether it’s from operating lines, as well as using lines of credit. Most […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/small-grains-big-weed-challenges/ Small Grains, Big Weed Challenges https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953794727/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Small-Grains-Big-Weed-Challenges/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953794727/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Small-Grains-Big-Weed-Challenges/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:27:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=309758 As farmers plant spring wheat, durum, and barley, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Grant Harms says the weeds they’ll be dealing with throughout the growing season are similar to weeds seen in corn and soybeans. He tells Brownfield that Corteva offers crop protection solutions like Tolvera herbicide.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953794727/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Small-Grains-Big-Weed-Challenges/feed/ 0As farmers plant spring wheat, durum, and barley, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Grant Harms says the weeds they’ll be dealing with throughout the growing season are similar to weeds seen in corn and soybeans. He tells Brownfield that Corteva offers crop protection solutions like Tolvera herbicide.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/wheat-maintains-gains-on-drought-fertilizer-concerns/ Wheat maintains gains on drought, fertilizer concerns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953794667/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-maintains-gains-on-drought-fertilizer-concerns/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953794667/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-maintains-gains-on-drought-fertilizer-concerns/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:22:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=309713 Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Beans were firm to start but couldn’t follow through due to losses in products and crude oil. Soybean product futures declined on technical selling and demand questions, while crude oil dropped with rising chatter about demand destruction due to high prices. Ahead of the open, CONAB raised […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953794667/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-maintains-gains-on-drought-fertilizer-concerns/feed/ 0Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Beans were firm to start but couldn’t follow through due to losses in products and crude oil. Soybean product futures declined on technical selling and demand questions, while crude oil dropped with rising chatter about demand destruction due to high prices. Ahead of the open, CONAB raised […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-up-ahead-of-direct-business/ Cattle futures up ahead of direct business https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953794433/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-up-ahead-of-direct-business/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953794433/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-up-ahead-of-direct-business/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:13:10 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=309755 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, ahead of the week’s direct business and taking into consideration the tight supply of ready numbers.  June live cattle closed $2.90 higher at $251.42 and August live cattle closed $2.07 higher at $246.52.  May feeder cattle closed $2.02 higher at $374.85 and August feeder […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953794433/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-up-ahead-of-direct-business/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, ahead of the week’s direct business and taking into consideration the tight supply of ready numbers.  June live cattle closed $2.90 higher at $251.42 and August live cattle closed $2.07 higher at $246.52.  May feeder cattle closed $2.02 higher at $374.85 and August feeder […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-april-14-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 14, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953794229/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953794229/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:10:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=309712 May corn $4.43, up 2 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans $11.58, down 4 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal $329.70, down $2.20May soybean oil 66.44, down 6 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.92, up 9 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle $251.42, up $2.90May feeder cattle $374.80, up $2.02Jun. lean hogs $102.45, down 67 centsMay Class III milk closed at […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953794229/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/feed/ 0May corn $4.43, up 2 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans $11.58, down 4 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal $329.70, down $2.20May soybean oil 66.44, down 6 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.92, up 9 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle $251.42, up $2.90May feeder cattle $374.80, up $2.02Jun. lean hogs $102.45, down 67 centsMay Class III milk closed at […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/crop-insurance-a-key-to-bringing-diversification-to-the-corn-belt/ Crop insurance a key to bringing diversification to the Corn Belt https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953793902/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Crop-insurance-a-key-to-bringing-diversification-to-the-Corn-Belt/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953793902/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Crop-insurance-a-key-to-bringing-diversification-to-the-Corn-Belt/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:04:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309752 A group of researchers with the Diverse Corn Belt project say transformational federal policy changes are needed to bring more opportunities to Midwestern farmers. During a webinar hosted by the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST), Linda Prokopy, project lead with the University of Vermont, says decades of subsidizing commodities like corn and soybeans […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953793902/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Crop-insurance-a-key-to-bringing-diversification-to-the-Corn-Belt/feed/ 0A group of researchers with the Diverse Corn Belt project say transformational federal policy changes are needed to bring more opportunities to Midwestern farmers. During a webinar hosted by the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST), Linda Prokopy, project lead with the University of Vermont, says decades of subsidizing commodities like corn and soybeans […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/conflict-in-iran-could-drive-higher-interest-rates-further-squeeze-farm-margins/ Conflict in Iran could drive higher interest rates, further squeeze farm margins https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953793905/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Conflict-in-Iran-could-drive-higher-interest-rates-further-squeeze-farm-margins/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953793905/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Conflict-in-Iran-could-drive-higher-interest-rates-further-squeeze-farm-margins/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:03:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309750 An ag economist says the conflict in the Middle East could lead to a rise in interest rates over the next year. Michael Langemeier says uncertainty is impacting ag lending.  “If we see some inflation pressure in the next few months, that would mean that the rates could go up a little bit,” he says. “But, if we […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953793905/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Conflict-in-Iran-could-drive-higher-interest-rates-further-squeeze-farm-margins/feed/ 0An ag economist says the conflict in the Middle East could lead to a rise in interest rates over the next year. Michael Langemeier says uncertainty is impacting ag lending.  “If we see some inflation pressure in the next few months, that would mean that the rates could go up a little bit,” he says. “But, if we […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/export-demand-at-risk-as-tariff-uncertainty-grows/ Export demand at risk as tariff uncertainty grows https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953793629/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Export-demand-at-risk-as-tariff-uncertainty-grows/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953793629/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Export-demand-at-risk-as-tariff-uncertainty-grows/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:52:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309751 An ag policy specialist says a review of President Trump’s tariff policy could create more uncertainty for farmers and ranchers. Brad Lubben with the University of Nebraska says the Administration uses the strategy to expand market access but producers can’t afford additional trade disruptions. “The crop sector is struggling, and it’s fundamentally looking for where is the big […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953793629/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Export-demand-at-risk-as-tariff-uncertainty-grows/feed/ 0An ag policy specialist says a review of President Trump’s tariff policy could create more uncertainty for farmers and ranchers. Brad Lubben with the University of Nebraska says the Administration uses the strategy to expand market access but producers can’t afford additional trade disruptions. “The crop sector is struggling, and it’s fundamentally looking for where is the big […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/machinery-crashes-account-for-many-insurance-claims/ Machinery crashes account for many insurance claims https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953790566/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Machinery-crashes-account-for-many-insurance-claims/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953790566/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Machinery-crashes-account-for-many-insurance-claims/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:26:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309738 An insurance expert says many crashes involving farm machinery are caused by equipment malfunctions. Underwriter Zachary Hinthorn with Country Financial tells Brownfield there are precautions farmers can take before leaving the farmyard for the fields. “Try to have a clear, clean, slow-moving vehicle symbol that other drivers are able to see. Check all of your […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953790566/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Machinery-crashes-account-for-many-insurance-claims/feed/ 0An insurance expert says many crashes involving farm machinery are caused by equipment malfunctions. Underwriter Zachary Hinthorn with Country Financial tells Brownfield there are precautions farmers can take before leaving the farmyard for the fields. “Try to have a clear, clean, slow-moving vehicle symbol that other drivers are able to see. Check all of your […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/profitability-challenges-continue-for-row-crop-operations-as-cattle-producers-benefit-from-historic-price-levels/ Profitability challenges continue for row crop operations as cattle producers benefit from historic price levels https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953790545/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Profitability-challenges-continue-for-row-crop-operations-as-cattle-producers-benefit-from-historic-price-levels/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953790545/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Profitability-challenges-continue-for-row-crop-operations-as-cattle-producers-benefit-from-historic-price-levels/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:26:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309746 An ag economist says the health of the farm economy isn’t the same across the board.  University of Tennessee’s Charley Martinez says he views it in two main buckets—crops and livestock. “One has had 2 1/2 to three years of not good times on the row crop side of things, with pricing and profitability being so hard to come by,” he says. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953790545/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Profitability-challenges-continue-for-row-crop-operations-as-cattle-producers-benefit-from-historic-price-levels/feed/ 0An ag economist says the health of the farm economy isn’t the same across the board.  University of Tennessee’s Charley Martinez says he views it in two main buckets—crops and livestock. “One has had 2 1/2 to three years of not good times on the row crop side of things, with pricing and profitability being so hard to come by,” he says. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/fertilizer-prices-under-fire-usda-targets-industry-consolidation-supply-cuts/ Fertilizer prices under fire: USDA targets industry consolidation, supply cuts https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953788592/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fertilizer-prices-under-fire-USDA-targets-industry-consolidation-supply-cuts/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953788592/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fertilizer-prices-under-fire-USDA-targets-industry-consolidation-supply-cuts/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:30:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309745 USDA officials are criticizing fertilizer companies for idling production amid the conflict in the Middle East. Secretary Brooke Rollins told reporters Monday competition in the marketplace has declined. “The farmers continue to barely survive year to year, while at the same time, these companies that are now consolidated show an increase in profitability every time […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953788592/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fertilizer-prices-under-fire-USDA-targets-industry-consolidation-supply-cuts/feed/ 0USDA officials are criticizing fertilizer companies for idling production amid the conflict in the Middle East. Secretary Brooke Rollins told reporters Monday competition in the marketplace has declined. “The farmers continue to barely survive year to year, while at the same time, these companies that are now consolidated show an increase in profitability every time […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ohio-state-calculator-helping-farmers-maximize-nitrogen-fertilizer-use/ Ohio State calculator helping farmers maximize nitrogen fertilizer use https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953788361/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-State-calculator-helping-farmers-maximize-nitrogen-fertilizer-use/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953788361/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-State-calculator-helping-farmers-maximize-nitrogen-fertilizer-use/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:24:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309739 An agronomy specialist says a new tool from Ohio State University Extension can help farmers manage rising nitrogen fertilizer costs. Rachel Henry says the Corn Nitrogen Rate Calculator determines the correct application rate needed for each field. “The tool will actually take different data sets from different on-farm research trials,” she says. “The more data […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953788361/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-State-calculator-helping-farmers-maximize-nitrogen-fertilizer-use/feed/ 0An agronomy specialist says a new tool from Ohio State University Extension can help farmers manage rising nitrogen fertilizer costs. Rachel Henry says the Corn Nitrogen Rate Calculator determines the correct application rate needed for each field. “The tool will actually take different data sets from different on-farm research trials,” she says. “The more data […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2750/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953787479/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953787479/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:58:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=309743 Direct cash cattle trade activity was quiet again.  Bids and asking prices have not surfaced.  Significant trade volume isn’t expected to take place until sometime Thursday or Friday.  There were just a handful of deals reported in Kansas on Monday, those were marked at $247 to $248 live, steady with last week’s business.  However, it’s […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953787479/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity was quiet again.  Bids and asking prices have not surfaced.  Significant trade volume isn’t expected to take place until sometime Thursday or Friday.  There were just a handful of deals reported in Kansas on Monday, those were marked at $247 to $248 live, steady with last week’s business.  However, it’s […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cash-dairy-prices-mostly-steady-to-higher-tuesday-2/ Cash dairy prices mostly steady to higher Tuesday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953787224/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-mostly-steady-to-higher-Tuesday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953787224/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-mostly-steady-to-higher-Tuesday/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:53:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=309742 Cash dairy prices were steady-to-higher on Tuesday, except for block cheese at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.      Dry whey was unchanged at $0.71.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0075 at $1.5750.  Four sales were recorded, ranging from $1.55 to $1.5775.  Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.5750.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was up $0.0450 at $1.79.  Twenty-three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.7425 to $1.79.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0075 at $2.14.  One sale was recorded at that price. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953787224/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-mostly-steady-to-higher-Tuesday/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were steady-to-higher on Tuesday, except for block cheese at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.      Dry whey was unchanged at $0.71.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0075 at $1.5750.  Four sales were recorded, ranging from $1.55 to $1.5775.  Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.5750.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was up $0.0450 at $1.79.  Twenty-three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.7425 to $1.79.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0075 at $2.14.  One sale was recorded at that price. 

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