Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Tue, 26 May 2026 20:58:54 +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/market-news/soybeans-and-corn-lower-to-start-the-holiday-shortened-week/ Soybeans and corn lower to start the holiday-shortened week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957327452/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-and-corn-lower-to-start-the-holidayshortened-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957327452/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-and-corn-lower-to-start-the-holidayshortened-week/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 20:58:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311797 Soybeans were lower Tuesday, July contracts closed at $11.86, down 10 and ½ cents.  The market was under pressure from weather.  There’s been plenty of precipitation recently across much of the Midwest and enough to possibly alleviate some drought conditions.  Soybean meal was also lower Tuesday.  U.S. soybeans are 79 percent planted, ahead of the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957327452/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-and-corn-lower-to-start-the-holidayshortened-week/feed/ 0Soybeans were lower Tuesday, July contracts closed at $11.86, down 10 and ½ cents.  The market was under pressure from weather.  There’s been plenty of precipitation recently across much of the Midwest and enough to possibly alleviate some drought conditions.  Soybean meal was also lower Tuesday.  U.S. soybeans are 79 percent planted, ahead of the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-rice-council-rejoins-usa-rice/ Missouri Rice Council rejoins USA Rice https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957327440/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Rice-Council-rejoins-USA-Rice/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957327440/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Rice-Council-rejoins-USA-Rice/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 20:55:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311800 The Missouri Rice Research and Merchandising Council has rejoined USA Rice Federation. That means the state will participate in national rice advocacy and promotion efforts, giving Missouri rice producers access to USA Rice domestic and international market development programs, advocacy and research initiatives. Mollie Buckler, with the Missouri Rice Council and who recently led the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957327440/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Rice-Council-rejoins-USA-Rice/feed/ 0The Missouri Rice Research and Merchandising Council has rejoined USA Rice Federation. That means the state will participate in national rice advocacy and promotion efforts, giving Missouri rice producers access to USA Rice domestic and international market development programs, advocacy and research initiatives. Mollie Buckler, with the Missouri Rice Council and who recently led the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wisconsin-ffa-license-plate-project-moves-forward/ Wisconsin FFA license plate project moves forward https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957327443/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-FFA-license-plate-project-moves-forward/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957327443/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-FFA-license-plate-project-moves-forward/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 20:55:24 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311748 Hundreds of supporters of Wisconsin agricultural education have signed a petition to create FFA license plates. Kendra Jentz with the Wisconsin FFA Foundation tells Brownfield the project started earlier this year, but they needed five hundred signatures from Wisconsin citizens to keep it going. “We collected over 750 signatures, which means that we can move […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957327443/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-FFA-license-plate-project-moves-forward/feed/ 0Hundreds of supporters of Wisconsin agricultural education have signed a petition to create FFA license plates. Kendra Jentz with the Wisconsin FFA Foundation tells Brownfield the project started earlier this year, but they needed five hundred signatures from Wisconsin citizens to keep it going. “We collected over 750 signatures, which means that we can move […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-farmer-glad-for-planting-window-to-finish-soybeans/ Missouri farmer glad for planting window to finish soybeans https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957327047/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-farmer-glad-for-planting-window-to-finish-soybeans/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957327047/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-farmer-glad-for-planting-window-to-finish-soybeans/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 20:46:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311796 A farmer in northern Missouri says he’s grateful for weather that allows a few consecutive days to plant the crop. Drew Lock says the planting season didn’t start until early May due to the rain and cool conditions. That was followed by more rain delays until Memorial Day weekend, when planting resumed. He says the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957327047/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-farmer-glad-for-planting-window-to-finish-soybeans/feed/ 0A farmer in northern Missouri says he’s grateful for weather that allows a few consecutive days to plant the crop. Drew Lock says the planting season didn’t start until early May due to the rain and cool conditions. That was followed by more rain delays until Memorial Day weekend, when planting resumed. He says the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rainy-start-slows-some-iowa-farmers-but-crops-emerging-strong/ Rainy start slows some Iowa farmers, but crops emerging strong https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957326744/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rainy-start-slows-some-Iowa-farmers-but-crops-emerging-strong/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957326744/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rainy-start-slows-some-Iowa-farmers-but-crops-emerging-strong/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 20:42:10 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311795 A wet start to the growing season caused problems for some farmers in east-central Iowa. Cordt Holub grows corn and soybeans south of Waterloo and says recent conditions have aided planting progress. “We’ve had some warmer weather, but it started off early and without a doubt wet. And with that wetness, there have been tile […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957326744/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rainy-start-slows-some-Iowa-farmers-but-crops-emerging-strong/feed/ 0A wet start to the growing season caused problems for some farmers in east-central Iowa. Cordt Holub grows corn and soybeans south of Waterloo and says recent conditions have aided planting progress. “We’ve had some warmer weather, but it started off early and without a doubt wet. And with that wetness, there have been tile […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-mixed-to-start-the-week-6/ Cattle futures mixed to start the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957326717/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-mixed-to-start-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957326717/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-mixed-to-start-the-week/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 20:40:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311793 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mixed on spread trade, waiting for the week’s direct business to develop.  June live cattle closed $1.07 lower at $248.22 and August live cattle closed $.45 lower at $239.15.  August feeder cattle closed $.40 lower at $349.45 and September feeder cattle closed $.12 higher at […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957326717/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-mixed-to-start-the-week/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mixed on spread trade, waiting for the week’s direct business to develop.  June live cattle closed $1.07 lower at $248.22 and August live cattle closed $.45 lower at $239.15.  August feeder cattle closed $.40 lower at $349.45 and September feeder cattle closed $.12 higher at […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/minnesota-farmer-sees-dramatic-turnaround-after-memorial-day-warmup/ Minnesota farmer sees dramatic turnaround after Memorial Day warmup https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957325511/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-farmer-sees-dramatic-turnaround-after-Memorial-Day-warmup/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957325511/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-farmer-sees-dramatic-turnaround-after-Memorial-Day-warmup/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 20:24:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311792 A warmup in the Upper Midwest is encouraging southeast Minnesota farmer Brennen Toquam. “It’s crazy. You leave on Friday of Memorial Day (weekend) and the corn was just pukey kind of yellow, and you come back and man it’s got that dark green. It’s amazing what two days of heat and sunshine can really do.” […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957325511/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-farmer-sees-dramatic-turnaround-after-Memorial-Day-warmup/feed/ 0A warmup in the Upper Midwest is encouraging southeast Minnesota farmer Brennen Toquam. “It’s crazy. You leave on Friday of Memorial Day (weekend) and the corn was just pukey kind of yellow, and you come back and man it’s got that dark green. It’s amazing what two days of heat and sunshine can really do.” […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wisconsin-planting-almost-done-emergence-looking-good/ Wisconsin planting almost done, emergence looking good https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957325514/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-planting-almost-done-emergence-looking-good/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957325514/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-planting-almost-done-emergence-looking-good/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 20:21:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311734 Most planting is done in Wisconsin, and several farmers say crops have been emerging. One of them is Paul Jarvis, who grows corn, soybeans, alfalfa, wheat, and oats near Wautoma. He tells Brownfield, “Most of our stuff is up. Some of the last stuff we planted last week isn’t out of the ground yet, but […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957325514/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-planting-almost-done-emergence-looking-good/feed/ 0Most planting is done in Wisconsin, and several farmers say crops have been emerging. One of them is Paul Jarvis, who grows corn, soybeans, alfalfa, wheat, and oats near Wautoma. He tells Brownfield, “Most of our stuff is up. Some of the last stuff we planted last week isn’t out of the ground yet, but […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wet-month-of-may-slows-planting-progress-for-some-illinois-farmers/ Wet month of May slows planting progress for some Illinois farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957325142/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-month-of-May-slows-planting-progress-for-some-Illinois-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957325142/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-month-of-May-slows-planting-progress-for-some-Illinois-farmers/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 20:16:05 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311789 A southeastern Illinois farmer says finishing planting has been a struggle in his area. Don Guinnip, who raises corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum, and cattle in Clark County, tells Brownfield… “We’re 75 to 80% done with corn and beans in this area.”  He says, “We had an open window of opportunity there for quite a while […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957325142/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-month-of-May-slows-planting-progress-for-some-Illinois-farmers/feed/ 0A southeastern Illinois farmer says finishing planting has been a struggle in his area. Don Guinnip, who raises corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum, and cattle in Clark County, tells Brownfield… “We’re 75 to 80% done with corn and beans in this area.”  He says, “We had an open window of opportunity there for quite a while […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/southeast-indiana-farmer-says-planting-stalled-as-rain-halts-fieldwork/ Southeast Indiana farmer says planting stalled as rain halts fieldwork https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957325112/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southeast-Indiana-farmer-says-planting-stalled-as-rain-halts-fieldwork/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957325112/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southeast-Indiana-farmer-says-planting-stalled-as-rain-halts-fieldwork/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 20:15:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311750 A southeast Indiana farmer says the 2026 planting season remains at a standstill.  Roger Wenning says consistent rainfall has kept him out of the field. “We got a bunch of our beans done in April, but we haven’t planted anything in May,” he says. According to the latest USDA crop progress and conditions report, Indiana corn […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957325112/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southeast-Indiana-farmer-says-planting-stalled-as-rain-halts-fieldwork/feed/ 0A southeast Indiana farmer says the 2026 planting season remains at a standstill.  Roger Wenning says consistent rainfall has kept him out of the field. “We got a bunch of our beans done in April, but we haven’t planted anything in May,” he says. According to the latest USDA crop progress and conditions report, Indiana corn […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ohio-farmer-says-wet-weather-threatening-final-corn-planting-windows/ Ohio farmer says wet weather threatening final corn planting windows https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324833/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-farmer-says-wet-weather-threatening-final-corn-planting-windows/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324833/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-farmer-says-wet-weather-threatening-final-corn-planting-windows/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 20:13:44 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311755 A northeast Ohio farmer says recent rainfall continues to delay the 2026 planting season. Justin Gravatt tells Brownfield, “We’ve got all the beans in, and we’ve got about half the corn in,” he says. “If we get more rain this week, those acres will probably get switched to bean acres, since it’s so close to the insurance […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324833/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-farmer-says-wet-weather-threatening-final-corn-planting-windows/feed/ 0A northeast Ohio farmer says recent rainfall continues to delay the 2026 planting season. Justin Gravatt tells Brownfield, “We’ve got all the beans in, and we’ve got about half the corn in,” he says. “If we get more rain this week, those acres will probably get switched to bean acres, since it’s so close to the insurance […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/86-of-u-s-corn-79-of-soybeans-planted/ 86% of U.S. corn, 79% of soybeans planted https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324797/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-planted/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324797/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-planted/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 20:12:40 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311790 With most acres in the ground, corn and soybean planting is entering the late stages nationwide. The USDA says 86% of U.S. corn has been planted as of Sunday, ahead of the five-year average of 83%. Sixty-percent of the crop has emerged – up from 39% the previous week. Soybeans are 79% planted, ahead of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324797/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-planted/feed/ 0With most acres in the ground, corn and soybean planting is entering the late stages nationwide. The USDA says 86% of U.S. corn has been planted as of Sunday, ahead of the five-year average of 83%. Sixty-percent of the crop has emerged – up from 39% the previous week. Soybeans are 79% planted, ahead of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-planting-surges-ahead-with-emergence-beginning/ Michigan planting surges ahead with emergence beginning https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324800/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-planting-surges-ahead-with-emergence-beginning/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324800/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-planting-surges-ahead-with-emergence-beginning/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 20:11:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311768 A Michigan Thumb farmer says dry bean planting started Monday. Huron County’s Janna Fritz tells Brownfield, “We’re just getting started with the dry bean crop.” “That is on time, typically right after Memorial Day is about when we look to start the dry bean crop and conditions look good,” she shares. The USDA says 47 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324800/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-planting-surges-ahead-with-emergence-beginning/feed/ 0A Michigan Thumb farmer says dry bean planting started Monday. Huron County’s Janna Fritz tells Brownfield, “We’re just getting started with the dry bean crop.” “That is on time, typically right after Memorial Day is about when we look to start the dry bean crop and conditions look good,” she shares. The USDA says 47 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/nebraska-farmer-welcomes-recent-moisture/ Nebraska farmer welcomes recent moisture https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324779/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nebraska-farmer-welcomes-recent-moisture/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324779/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nebraska-farmer-welcomes-recent-moisture/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 20:08:05 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311764 A northeast Nebraska farmer says much-needed moisture will help improve drought conditions. Quentin Connealy farms along the Missouri River and says a handful of recent rain events will support early stage crop development. “We’re getting just enough in there to keep us by and let the pivots sit a little bit, but we lost our […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324779/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nebraska-farmer-welcomes-recent-moisture/feed/ 0A northeast Nebraska farmer says much-needed moisture will help improve drought conditions. Quentin Connealy farms along the Missouri River and says a handful of recent rain events will support early stage crop development. “We’re getting just enough in there to keep us by and let the pivots sit a little bit, but we lost our […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/extreme-variability-for-crop-conditions-in-eastern-kansas/ Extreme variability for crop conditions in eastern Kansas https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324512/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Extreme-variability-for-crop-conditions-in-eastern-Kansas/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324512/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Extreme-variability-for-crop-conditions-in-eastern-Kansas/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 20:06:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311765 An eastern Kansas farmer says crop conditions are a mixed bag throughout his area. Daniel Anderes of Junction City says winter wheat continues to suffer from lack of moisture. “We’re a little concerned about freeze damage. It was dry for a long time. We’re pretty concerned about it. The heads did come through. They look […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324512/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Extreme-variability-for-crop-conditions-in-eastern-Kansas/feed/ 0An eastern Kansas farmer says crop conditions are a mixed bag throughout his area. Daniel Anderes of Junction City says winter wheat continues to suffer from lack of moisture. “We’re a little concerned about freeze damage. It was dry for a long time. We’re pretty concerned about it. The heads did come through. They look […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-may-26-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 26, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324518/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-May/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324518/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-May/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 20:06:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311788 Jul. corn $4.57 and 1/2, down 5 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.86, down 10 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $328.60, down $3.30Jul. soybean oil 74.36, up 38 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.35 and 1/2, down 10 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle $248.22, down $1.07Aug. feeder cattle $349.45, down 40 centsJun. lean hogs $96.12, up 37 centsJun. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324518/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-May/feed/ 0Jul. corn $4.57 and 1/2, down 5 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.86, down 10 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $328.60, down $3.30Jul. soybean oil 74.36, up 38 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.35 and 1/2, down 10 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle $248.22, down $1.07Aug. feeder cattle $349.45, down 40 centsJun. lean hogs $96.12, up 37 centsJun. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/perc-program-could-help-farmers-lower-rising-fuel-costs-by-switching-to-propane/ PERC program could help farmers lower rising fuel costs by switching to propane https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324104/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~PERC-program-could-help-farmers-lower-rising-fuel-costs-by-switching-to-propane/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324104/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~PERC-program-could-help-farmers-lower-rising-fuel-costs-by-switching-to-propane/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 19:55:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311783 The director of agriculture for the Propane Education and Research Council says producers have options to mitigate rising input costs. Michael Newland says propane can provide more price stability compared to diesel. “We have not seen the instability in propane prices that diesel and gas prices are facing today,” he says. “Propane supplies are incredibly […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324104/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~PERC-program-could-help-farmers-lower-rising-fuel-costs-by-switching-to-propane/feed/ 0The director of agriculture for the Propane Education and Research Council says producers have options to mitigate rising input costs. Michael Newland says propane can provide more price stability compared to diesel. “We have not seen the instability in propane prices that diesel and gas prices are facing today,” he says. “Propane supplies are incredibly […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/theileria-detected-in-nebraska-cattle-herds/ Theileria detected in Nebraska cattle herds https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324059/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Theileria-detected-in-Nebraska-cattle-herds/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324059/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Theileria-detected-in-Nebraska-cattle-herds/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 19:54:31 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311770 The Nebraska Department of Agriculture says Theileria has been detected in cattle herds across the state. NDA says imported cattle recently tested positive for the diseases, but the Asian Longhorned Tick – the carrier responsible for spreading the parasite -has not yet been confirmed in the Cornhusker State. The Department did not indicate how many […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324059/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Theileria-detected-in-Nebraska-cattle-herds/feed/ 0The Nebraska Department of Agriculture says Theileria has been detected in cattle herds across the state. NDA says imported cattle recently tested positive for the diseases, but the Asian Longhorned Tick – the carrier responsible for spreading the parasite -has not yet been confirmed in the Cornhusker State. The Department did not indicate how many […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-cattlemens-association-touts-2026-legislative-wins/ Iowa Cattlemen’s Association touts 2026 legislative wins https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324029/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-Cattlemen%e2%80%99s-Association-touts-legislative-wins/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324029/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-Cattlemen%e2%80%99s-Association-touts-legislative-wins/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 19:50:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311785 The CEO of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association says several ICA-backed bills made it to Governor Kim Reynolds’ desk following this year’s legislation session. Bryan Whaley tells Brownfield, “Really excited on some property rights things that occurred, specifically around land restoration. Our producer-members don’t have to worry about if there’s something that goes through their property […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324029/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-Cattlemen%e2%80%99s-Association-touts-legislative-wins/feed/ 0The CEO of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association says several ICA-backed bills made it to Governor Kim Reynolds’ desk following this year’s legislation session. Bryan Whaley tells Brownfield, “Really excited on some property rights things that occurred, specifically around land restoration. Our producer-members don’t have to worry about if there’s something that goes through their property […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/better-data-could-help-farmers-manage-input-costs/ Better data could help farmers manage input costs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324032/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Better-data-could-help-farmers-manage-input-costs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324032/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Better-data-could-help-farmers-manage-input-costs/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 19:49:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311777 The president and CEO of the Fertilizer Institute says he’s optimistic the USDA’s new input economist can fill the data and transparency gap in fertilizer and input markets. Corey Rosenbusch tells Brownfield “They need to understand how these markets work, what drives prices, what does supply look like, because that’s what’s going to help them […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957324032/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Better-data-could-help-farmers-manage-input-costs/feed/ 0The president and CEO of the Fertilizer Institute says he’s optimistic the USDA’s new input economist can fill the data and transparency gap in fertilizer and input markets. Corey Rosenbusch tells Brownfield “They need to understand how these markets work, what drives prices, what does supply look like, because that’s what’s going to help them […]

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