Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:11:09 +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/healthy-living/its-tick-season-and-reports-are-on-the-rise/ It’s tick season and reports are on the rise https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953745896/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~It%e2%80%99s-tick-season-and-reports-are-on-the-rise/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953745896/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~It%e2%80%99s-tick-season-and-reports-are-on-the-rise/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:27:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=healthy_living&p=309618 My family spends a lot of time outside, and on weekends we love to hike.  We’ve noticed an increase in ticks, and that means “tick checks” are a necessity.  Ticks are vectors and when it feeds on its host, it can pass along pathogens that cause disease.  For example, In the last 15 years, there […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953745896/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~It%e2%80%99s-tick-season-and-reports-are-on-the-rise/feed/ 0My family spends a lot of time outside, and on weekends we love to hike.  We’ve noticed an increase in ticks, and that means “tick checks” are a necessity.  Ticks are vectors and when it feeds on its host, it can pass along pathogens that cause disease.  For example, In the last 15 years, there […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/central-kentucky-farmer-says-corn-planting-going-quick-in-dry-spring-conditions/ Central Kentucky farmer says corn planting going quick in dry spring conditions https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953743457/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Central-Kentucky-farmer-says-corn-planting-going-quick-in-dry-spring-conditions/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953743457/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Central-Kentucky-farmer-says-corn-planting-going-quick-in-dry-spring-conditions/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:09:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309708 A farmer in central Kentucky says corn planting is moving quickly this spring. “This is my twenty-second crop and it’s probably my second earliest spring I’ve experienced.” Caleb Ragland tells Brownfield “we got started rolling good last Friday and we have about half of our crop planted, rolling right along. It’s a stark contrast to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953743457/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Central-Kentucky-farmer-says-corn-planting-going-quick-in-dry-spring-conditions/feed/ 0A farmer in central Kentucky says corn planting is moving quickly this spring. “This is my twenty-second crop and it’s probably my second earliest spring I’ve experienced.” Caleb Ragland tells Brownfield “we got started rolling good last Friday and we have about half of our crop planted, rolling right along. It’s a stark contrast to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/minnesota-farmers-get-early-jump-on-oat-planting/ Minnesota farmers get early jump on oat planting https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953742824/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-farmers-get-early-jump-on-oat-planting/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953742824/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-farmers-get-early-jump-on-oat-planting/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:49:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309707 Small grain planting is off to a fast start in Minnesota. USDA’s latest weekly crop report says 11 percent of oats are planted, compared to nine percent normally. Minnesota Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen tells Brownfield oat seeding got underway the last week of March. “A lot of those small grains, the farmers that do those. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953742824/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-farmers-get-early-jump-on-oat-planting/feed/ 0Small grain planting is off to a fast start in Minnesota. USDA’s latest weekly crop report says 11 percent of oats are planted, compared to nine percent normally. Minnesota Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen tells Brownfield oat seeding got underway the last week of March. “A lot of those small grains, the farmers that do those. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cool-start-slows-iowa-corn-planting/ Cool start slows Iowa corn planting https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953742812/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cool-start-slows-Iowa-corn-planting/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953742812/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cool-start-slows-Iowa-corn-planting/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:45:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309689 Corn planting is running slightly behind in Iowa this spring. The USDA’s latest weekly crop progress report says one percent of the state’s intended acreage is planted, compared to the five-year average of two percent. While there is no official planting progress for soybeans this week, Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig tells Brownfield there continues […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953742812/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cool-start-slows-Iowa-corn-planting/feed/ 0Corn planting is running slightly behind in Iowa this spring. The USDA’s latest weekly crop progress report says one percent of the state’s intended acreage is planted, compared to the five-year average of two percent. While there is no official planting progress for soybeans this week, Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig tells Brownfield there continues […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wisconsin-farmers-wait-for-wet-fields-to-dry-out/ Wisconsin farmers wait for wet fields to dry out https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741900/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-farmers-wait-for-wet-fields-to-dry-out/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741900/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-farmers-wait-for-wet-fields-to-dry-out/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:32:36 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309681 Several Wisconsin farmers say the ground is still too wet for fieldwork. Steve Knoebel raises crops in the Helenville area between Madison and Milwaukee, and says wet weather has led to no fieldwork for him. “It’s going to be quite a while now. We’ve had over three inches in the last two weeks.” Cal Dalton […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741900/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-farmers-wait-for-wet-fields-to-dry-out/feed/ 0Several Wisconsin farmers say the ground is still too wet for fieldwork. Steve Knoebel raises crops in the Helenville area between Madison and Milwaukee, and says wet weather has led to no fieldwork for him. “It’s going to be quite a while now. We’ve had over three inches in the last two weeks.” Cal Dalton […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/wheat-posts-gains-on-drought-concerns-risk-premium/ Wheat posts gains on drought concerns, risk premium https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741846/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-posts-gains-on-drought-concerns-risk-premium/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741846/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-posts-gains-on-drought-concerns-risk-premium/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:31:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=309622 Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. U.S. planting weather generally looks favorable, Brazil’s harvest is close to wrapping up with CONAB’s next round of numbers out on the 14th, and Argentina’s harvest is moving forward. The USDA says 6% of U.S. soybeans have been planted, compared to the five-year average of 2%. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741846/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-posts-gains-on-drought-concerns-risk-premium/feed/ 0Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. U.S. planting weather generally looks favorable, Brazil’s harvest is close to wrapping up with CONAB’s next round of numbers out on the 14th, and Argentina’s harvest is moving forward. The USDA says 6% of U.S. soybeans have been planted, compared to the five-year average of 2%. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wet-weather-helps-relieve-ongoing-drought-delays-spring-fieldwork-for-ohio-farmers/ Wet weather helps relieve ongoing drought, delays spring fieldwork for Ohio farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741849/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-weather-helps-relieve-ongoing-drought-delays-spring-fieldwork-for-Ohio-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741849/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-weather-helps-relieve-ongoing-drought-delays-spring-fieldwork-for-Ohio-farmers/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:25:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309704 A west central Ohio farmer says recent wet weather has delayed the start of spring fieldwork. Patty Mann tells Brownfield, “It looks like it won’t be until mid to late April until we can get in the fields. “That’s looking good for getting some fertilizer spread and some burndown work done.” According to the latest […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741849/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-weather-helps-relieve-ongoing-drought-delays-spring-fieldwork-for-Ohio-farmers/feed/ 0A west central Ohio farmer says recent wet weather has delayed the start of spring fieldwork. Patty Mann tells Brownfield, “It looks like it won’t be until mid to late April until we can get in the fields. “That’s looking good for getting some fertilizer spread and some burndown work done.” According to the latest […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/secretary-rollins-highlights-new-specialty-crop-research-funding-automation-investments/ Secretary Rollins highlights new specialty crop research funding, automation investments https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741642/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Secretary-Rollins-highlights-new-specialty-crop-research-funding-automation-investments/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741642/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Secretary-Rollins-highlights-new-specialty-crop-research-funding-automation-investments/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:24:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309651 The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture says the agency is making significant investments in specialty crop research. Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA is releasing funding from the One Big Beautiful Bill for the Specialty Crop Research Initiative and Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. “Together, these two announcements represent an annual $227 million investment into America’s […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741642/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Secretary-Rollins-highlights-new-specialty-crop-research-funding-automation-investments/feed/ 0The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture says the agency is making significant investments in specialty crop research. Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA is releasing funding from the One Big Beautiful Bill for the Specialty Crop Research Initiative and Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. “Together, these two announcements represent an annual $227 million investment into America’s […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/spring-rains-stall-illinois-planting-progress-for-some/ Spring rains stall Illinois planting progress for some https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741459/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Spring-rains-stall-Illinois-planting-progress-for-some/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741459/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Spring-rains-stall-Illinois-planting-progress-for-some/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:16:44 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309700 A central Illinois farmer says the wet weather has led to scattered planting progress in his area. Rob Shaffer, who grows corn and soybeans in Woodford County, says several inches of rain from recent storms have kept him out of the field so far. “We might be able to do a little bit of field […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741459/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Spring-rains-stall-Illinois-planting-progress-for-some/feed/ 0A central Illinois farmer says the wet weather has led to scattered planting progress in his area. Rob Shaffer, who grows corn and soybeans in Woodford County, says several inches of rain from recent storms have kept him out of the field so far. “We might be able to do a little bit of field […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-mixed-lean-hogs-closed-lower-2/ Cattle futures mixed, lean hogs closed lower https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741462/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-mixed-lean-hogs-closed-lower/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741462/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-mixed-lean-hogs-closed-lower/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:16:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=309703 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, feeders were up waiting on direct business to develop. June live cattle closed $.67 lower at $248.52 and August live cattle closed $.30 lower at $244.45. May feeder cattle closed $.47 higher at $372.92 and August feeder cattle closed $.87 higher at $373.32. Direct cash cattle […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741462/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-mixed-lean-hogs-closed-lower/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, feeders were up waiting on direct business to develop. June live cattle closed $.67 lower at $248.52 and August live cattle closed $.30 lower at $244.45. May feeder cattle closed $.47 higher at $372.92 and August feeder cattle closed $.87 higher at $373.32. Direct cash cattle […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wet-conditions-slow-planting-progress-for-north-central-missouri-farmer/ Wet conditions slow planting progress for north-central Missouri farmer https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741468/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-conditions-slow-planting-progress-for-northcentral-Missouri-farmer/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741468/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-conditions-slow-planting-progress-for-northcentral-Missouri-farmer/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:15:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309696 A farmer in north-central Missouri says he’s waiting on fields to dry before planting. Kyle Durham tells Brownfield the farm has received up to two inches of rain in the past 10 days. “We did get the planter out to make sure everything worked,” he says. “We’ve had a fair amount of rain the last […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741468/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-conditions-slow-planting-progress-for-northcentral-Missouri-farmer/feed/ 0A farmer in north-central Missouri says he’s waiting on fields to dry before planting. Kyle Durham tells Brownfield the farm has received up to two inches of rain in the past 10 days. “We did get the planter out to make sure everything worked,” he says. “We’ve had a fair amount of rain the last […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/5-of-u-s-corn-6-of-soybeans-planted/ 5% of U.S. corn, 6% of soybeans planted https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741252/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-planted/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741252/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-planted/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:12:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309624 U.S. corn planting is moving forward. Parts of the Midwest and Plains did see some rain over the past week, delaying fieldwork, but recharging soil moisture ahead of the growing season. The USDA says 5% of U.S. corn has been planted, compared to the five-year average of 4%, with activity moving into the heart of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741252/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-planted/feed/ 0U.S. corn planting is moving forward. Parts of the Midwest and Plains did see some rain over the past week, delaying fieldwork, but recharging soil moisture ahead of the growing season. The USDA says 5% of U.S. corn has been planted, compared to the five-year average of 4%, with activity moving into the heart of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/indiana-planting-season-begins-as-farmers-take-advantage-of-warm-weather/ Indiana planting season begins as farmers take advantage of warm weather https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741237/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-planting-season-begins-as-farmers-take-advantage-of-warm-weather/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741237/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-planting-season-begins-as-farmers-take-advantage-of-warm-weather/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:10:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309697 A west central Indiana farmer says the 2026 planting season is officially underway. Kevin Cox says he’s taking advantage of the recent warm weather. “Right now, I’ve got one planter planting corn, one planter planting beans, and two tractors working dirt,” he says. “This is pretty early for us, but we’re trying to get as […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741237/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-planting-season-begins-as-farmers-take-advantage-of-warm-weather/feed/ 0A west central Indiana farmer says the 2026 planting season is officially underway. Kevin Cox says he’s taking advantage of the recent warm weather. “Right now, I’ve got one planter planting corn, one planter planting beans, and two tractors working dirt,” he says. “This is pretty early for us, but we’re trying to get as […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-april-13-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 13, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741255/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741255/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:10:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=309621 May corn $4.40 and 1/4, down 3/4 centMay soybeans $11.62 and 1/4, down 13 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal $331.90, up 10 centsMay soybean oil 66.50, down 59 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.82 and 1/4, up 11 and 1/4 centsJun. live cattle $248.52, down 67 centsMay feeder cattle $372.82, up 47 centsJun. lean hogs $103.12, down […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741255/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/feed/ 0May corn $4.40 and 1/4, down 3/4 centMay soybeans $11.62 and 1/4, down 13 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal $331.90, up 10 centsMay soybean oil 66.50, down 59 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.82 and 1/4, up 11 and 1/4 centsJun. live cattle $248.52, down 67 centsMay feeder cattle $372.82, up 47 centsJun. lean hogs $103.12, down […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/fieldwork-underway-in-se-sd-planting-expected-after-frost-risk-passes/ Fieldwork underway in SE SD, planting expected after frost risk passes https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741234/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fieldwork-underway-in-SE-SD-planting-expected-after-frost-risk-passes/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741234/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fieldwork-underway-in-SE-SD-planting-expected-after-frost-risk-passes/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:08:42 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309693 A farmer in southeast South Dakota says there’s been some fieldwork happening in Davison County. “People are scratching around in the dirt, doing a little light tillage and there’s a lot of fertilizer going on,”Kevin Deinert tells Brownfield. He says there are some farmers waiting to plant until later this week or early next week. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741234/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fieldwork-underway-in-SE-SD-planting-expected-after-frost-risk-passes/feed/ 0A farmer in southeast South Dakota says there’s been some fieldwork happening in Davison County. “People are scratching around in the dirt, doing a little light tillage and there’s a lot of fertilizer going on,”Kevin Deinert tells Brownfield. He says there are some farmers waiting to plant until later this week or early next week. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wet-soil-conditions-push-michigan-planting-closer-to-may-farmer-says/ Wet soil conditions push Michigan planting closer to May, farmer says https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741258/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-soil-conditions-push-Michigan-planting-closer-to-May-farmer-says/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741258/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-soil-conditions-push-Michigan-planting-closer-to-May-farmer-says/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:07:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309643 A Thumb-area farmer says the start of planting is still several weeks away. Matt Frostic tells Brownfield, “No seed is in the ground at this point, and we’re kind of struggling with some pretty wet soil conditions.” He says limited profitability and high input costs are likely to lead to a lot more “in-the-moment” management decisions. “There’s […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741258/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-soil-conditions-push-Michigan-planting-closer-to-May-farmer-says/feed/ 0A Thumb-area farmer says the start of planting is still several weeks away. Matt Frostic tells Brownfield, “No seed is in the ground at this point, and we’re kind of struggling with some pretty wet soil conditions.” He says limited profitability and high input costs are likely to lead to a lot more “in-the-moment” management decisions. “There’s […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/kansas-wheat-crop-showing-drought-stress/ Kansas wheat crop showing drought stress https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741261/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Kansas-wheat-crop-showing-drought-stress/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741261/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Kansas-wheat-crop-showing-drought-stress/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:06:40 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309679 A central Kansas farmer says there is extreme variability for the winter wheat crop. Paul Penner says an earlier planted crop is looking good, but, “We are very dry right now. That maybe problematic for them too. A really good stand right now is probably stressing more right now than a lighter stand.” He tells […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741261/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Kansas-wheat-crop-showing-drought-stress/feed/ 0A central Kansas farmer says there is extreme variability for the winter wheat crop. Paul Penner says an earlier planted crop is looking good, but, “We are very dry right now. That maybe problematic for them too. A really good stand right now is probably stressing more right now than a lighter stand.” He tells […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/insurance-review-encouraged-before-spring-busy-season/ Insurance review encouraged before spring busy season https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741087/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Insurance-review-encouraged-before-spring-busy-season/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741087/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Insurance-review-encouraged-before-spring-busy-season/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:06:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309694 An agricultural insurance expert urges farmers to review what’s covered by their policies before fieldwork begins. Zachary Hinthorn with Country Financial tells Brownfield that changes on the farm might require changes to the insurance policy. “Many farms are constantly putting up new buildings, taking down old ones, be that grain bins as well, or buying […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741087/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Insurance-review-encouraged-before-spring-busy-season/feed/ 0An agricultural insurance expert urges farmers to review what’s covered by their policies before fieldwork begins. Zachary Hinthorn with Country Financial tells Brownfield that changes on the farm might require changes to the insurance policy. “Many farms are constantly putting up new buildings, taking down old ones, be that grain bins as well, or buying […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/nebraska-farmer-says-irrigaiton-maybe-needed-ahead-of-planting/ Nebraska farmer says irrigaiton maybe needed ahead of planting https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741075/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nebraska-farmer-says-irrigaiton-maybe-needed-ahead-of-planting/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741075/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nebraska-farmer-says-irrigaiton-maybe-needed-ahead-of-planting/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:04:45 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309678 Central Nebraska farmer Clay Govier says on-going drought conditions may impact the start of the planting season. “It’s probably going to take starting the pivots to kind of soften things up before we go in and plant. The short story is that it’s awfully dry.” The latest crop progress and condition report says topsoil moisture […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953741075/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nebraska-farmer-says-irrigaiton-maybe-needed-ahead-of-planting/feed/ 0Central Nebraska farmer Clay Govier says on-going drought conditions may impact the start of the planting season. “It’s probably going to take starting the pivots to kind of soften things up before we go in and plant. The short story is that it’s awfully dry.” The latest crop progress and condition report says topsoil moisture […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cow-health-entering-breeding-season-vital-to-peak-operation-efficiency/ Cow health entering breeding season vital to peak operation efficiency https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953740790/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cow-health-entering-breeding-season-vital-to-peak-operation-efficiency/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953740790/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cow-health-entering-breeding-season-vital-to-peak-operation-efficiency/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:51:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309688 A beef specialist with the University of Illinois Extension says soaring cattle prices mean forage management is a priority. Travis Meteer tells Brownfield, “To give ourselves the best opportunity at profit, we still have to manage our feed costs.”  He says, “One of the best ways to do that is to implement a rotational grazing […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953740790/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cow-health-entering-breeding-season-vital-to-peak-operation-efficiency/feed/ 0A beef specialist with the University of Illinois Extension says soaring cattle prices mean forage management is a priority. Travis Meteer tells Brownfield, “To give ourselves the best opportunity at profit, we still have to manage our feed costs.”  He says, “One of the best ways to do that is to implement a rotational grazing […]

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