Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:59:19 +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/veto-stops-wisconsin-ag-warehouse-sprinkler-bill/ Veto stops Wisconsin ag warehouse sprinkler bill https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953565518/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Veto-stops-Wisconsin-ag-warehouse-sprinkler-bill/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953565518/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Veto-stops-Wisconsin-ag-warehouse-sprinkler-bill/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:59:06 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309512 Legislation exempting warehouses from having fire sprinkler systems has been vetoed by Governor Tony Evers. In his veto statement, Evers says he objects to changing the commercial building code without using a process that includes the Commercial Building Code Council.   Evers calls the bill unnecessary because of an existing exemption and variance process, and owners […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953565518/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Veto-stops-Wisconsin-ag-warehouse-sprinkler-bill/feed/ 0Legislation exempting warehouses from having fire sprinkler systems has been vetoed by Governor Tony Evers. In his veto statement, Evers says he objects to changing the commercial building code without using a process that includes the Commercial Building Code Council.   Evers calls the bill unnecessary because of an existing exemption and variance process, and owners […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/finding-the-optimal-planting-window/ Finding the optimal planting window https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953559164/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Finding-the-optimal-planting-window/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953559164/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Finding-the-optimal-planting-window/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:05:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=309491 Don’t rush into planting just yet. The USDA say that planting is underway in parts of the Corn belt in the latest crop progress and condition report. But, a Beck’s Hybrids agronomist, says farmers should wait until conditions are right.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953559164/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Finding-the-optimal-planting-window/feed/ 0Don’t rush into planting just yet. The USDA say that planting is underway in parts of the Corn belt in the latest crop progress and condition report. But, a Beck’s Hybrids agronomist, says farmers should wait until conditions are right.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/temps-continue-in-a-wide-range-across-the-heartland-the-feel-of-winter-for-some/ Temps continue in a wide-range across the Heartland; moisture increasing for some https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953512895/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Temps-continue-in-a-widerange-across-the-Heartland-moisture-increasing-for-some/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953512895/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Temps-continue-in-a-widerange-across-the-Heartland-moisture-increasing-for-some/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=309449 Across the Corn Belt, patchy precipitation in the upper Midwest is falling in conjunction with an approaching cold front. However, much of the Corn Belt is experiencing dry weather and a warming trend. Later Thursday, high temperatures should approach or reach 75°F as far north as the middle Mississippi and Ohio Valleys. Meanwhile, pockets of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953512895/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Temps-continue-in-a-widerange-across-the-Heartland-moisture-increasing-for-some/feed/ 0Across the Corn Belt, patchy precipitation in the upper Midwest is falling in conjunction with an approaching cold front. However, much of the Corn Belt is experiencing dry weather and a warming trend. Later Thursday, high temperatures should approach or reach 75°F as far north as the middle Mississippi and Ohio Valleys. Meanwhile, pockets of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/brownfield-ag-weather-today-1269/ Brownfield Ag Weather Today https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953555678/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953555678/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=309513 The sudden, drought-easing wet spell across Florida’s peninsula will linger into Thursday. Meanwhile, increasingly stormy weather will develop across much of the remainder of the country. Some of the heaviest precipitation, locally 1 to 3 inches or more, should fall in the Far West, particularly across the Sierra Nevada. Another area of significant precipitation— mainly […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953555678/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/feed/ 0The sudden, drought-easing wet spell across Florida’s peninsula will linger into Thursday. Meanwhile, increasingly stormy weather will develop across much of the remainder of the country. Some of the heaviest precipitation, locally 1 to 3 inches or more, should fall in the Far West, particularly across the Sierra Nevada. Another area of significant precipitation— mainly […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/mild-weather-to-accompany-an-ongoing-seasonally-active-pattern-across-the-heartland/ Mild, warm weather to accompany an ongoing, seasonally active pattern across the Heartland https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953513789/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Mild-warm-weather-to-accompany-an-ongoing-seasonally-active-pattern-across-the-Heartland/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953513789/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Mild-warm-weather-to-accompany-an-ongoing-seasonally-active-pattern-across-the-Heartland/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=309442 Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to an area along and near the Canadian border, from northeastern Montana to Lake Superior. Meanwhile drier-than-normal weather should be limited to portions of the southern Atlantic […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953513789/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Mild-warm-weather-to-accompany-an-ongoing-seasonally-active-pattern-across-the-Heartland/feed/ 0Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to an area along and near the Canadian border, from northeastern Montana to Lake Superior. Meanwhile drier-than-normal weather should be limited to portions of the southern Atlantic […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-higher-waiting-on-direct-trade/ Cattle futures higher waiting on direct trade https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953535770/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-waiting-on-direct-trade/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953535770/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-waiting-on-direct-trade/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:58:21 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=309511 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, optimistic about higher direct business and the lower move in corn. June live cattle closed $.12 higher at $245.92 and August live cattle closed $.05 higher at $242.42.  May feeder cattle closed $1.37 higher at $368 and August feeder cattle closed $1.90 higher at […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953535770/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-waiting-on-direct-trade/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, optimistic about higher direct business and the lower move in corn. June live cattle closed $.12 higher at $245.92 and August live cattle closed $.05 higher at $242.42.  May feeder cattle closed $1.37 higher at $368 and August feeder cattle closed $1.90 higher at […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/illinois-farmer-says-uncertainty-lingers-ahead-of-planting-season/ Illinois farmer says uncertainty lingers ahead of planting season https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953535716/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-farmer-says-uncertainty-lingers-ahead-of-planting-season/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953535716/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-farmer-says-uncertainty-lingers-ahead-of-planting-season/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:56:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309509 An Illinois farmer says even though he booked his fertilizer last fall, it doesn’t mean he doesn’t have concerns.  Brian Corkill raises corn and soybeans in Henry County. “When you stop the flow of any product, it takes a long time to get things moving and get back to where it needs to be,” he says.  “So I guess I’m a little more concerned about stuff […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953535716/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-farmer-says-uncertainty-lingers-ahead-of-planting-season/feed/ 0An Illinois farmer says even though he booked his fertilizer last fall, it doesn’t mean he doesn’t have concerns.  Brian Corkill raises corn and soybeans in Henry County. “When you stop the flow of any product, it takes a long time to get things moving and get back to where it needs to be,” he says.  “So I guess I’m a little more concerned about stuff […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/not-a-golden-age-ag-economists-warn-of-financial-pressure-on-farmers/ Not a golden age: ag economists warn of financial pressure on farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953535332/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Not-a-golden-age-ag-economists-warn-of-financial-pressure-on-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953535332/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Not-a-golden-age-ag-economists-warn-of-financial-pressure-on-farmers/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:42:40 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309506 Can farmers survive in the current ag economy? Joe Outlaw with Texas A&M University says it’s getting more difficult. “There’s more people saying I can’t do this anymore.” He says it’s a terrible time to borrow money, interest rates and input costs remain high. “I have a lot of farmers calling me, telling me the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953535332/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Not-a-golden-age-ag-economists-warn-of-financial-pressure-on-farmers/feed/ 0Can farmers survive in the current ag economy? Joe Outlaw with Texas A&M University says it’s getting more difficult. “There’s more people saying I can’t do this anymore.” He says it’s a terrible time to borrow money, interest rates and input costs remain high. “I have a lot of farmers calling me, telling me the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/agronomist-warns-growers-to-stay-ahead-of-corn-rootworm-this-season/ Agronomist warns growers to stay ahead of corn rootworm this season https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953535320/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agronomist-warns-growers-to-stay-ahead-of-corn-rootworm-this-season/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953535320/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agronomist-warns-growers-to-stay-ahead-of-corn-rootworm-this-season/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:40:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309507 An agronomy expert says growers should prioritize pest management during the 2026 growing season. George Huckabay is the lead agronomist for Vive Crop Protection… “The biggest thing in the Midwest is corn rootworm,” he said. “That’s going to be the number one problem up there.” He says corn rootworm has become increasingly problematic the last […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953535320/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agronomist-warns-growers-to-stay-ahead-of-corn-rootworm-this-season/feed/ 0An agronomy expert says growers should prioritize pest management during the 2026 growing season. George Huckabay is the lead agronomist for Vive Crop Protection… “The biggest thing in the Midwest is corn rootworm,” he said. “That’s going to be the number one problem up there.” He says corn rootworm has become increasingly problematic the last […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-rise-corn-and-wheat-fall-ahead-of-wasde-report/ Soybeans rise, corn and wheat fall ahead of WASDE report https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953534630/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-rise-corn-and-wheat-fall-ahead-of-WASDE-report/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953534630/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-rise-corn-and-wheat-fall-ahead-of-WASDE-report/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:32:54 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=309471 Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. Brazil’s harvest is nearing completion, with record harvest all but confirmed, while early harvest activity is ongoing in Argentina. Stateside, the trade’s monitoring any potential adjustments to planted area. One of the big questions right now is export demand for U.S. beans from China, with […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953534630/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-rise-corn-and-wheat-fall-ahead-of-WASDE-report/feed/ 0Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. Brazil’s harvest is nearing completion, with record harvest all but confirmed, while early harvest activity is ongoing in Argentina. Stateside, the trade’s monitoring any potential adjustments to planted area. One of the big questions right now is export demand for U.S. beans from China, with […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/mus-fapri-fertilizer-price-relief-could-take-longer-than-expected/ MU’s FAPRI: fertilizer price relief could take longer than expected https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953534636/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MU%e2%80%99s-FAPRI-fertilizer-price-relief-could-take-longer-than-expected/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953534636/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MU%e2%80%99s-FAPRI-fertilizer-price-relief-could-take-longer-than-expected/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:32:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309504 A senior research economist with MU’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute says once the Middle East conflict ends, it will take some time for fuel and fertilizer prices to come back down. Bob Maltsbarger says if the conflict were resolved today, nitrogen prices would remain elevated through fall application. “If this was happening before […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953534636/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MU%e2%80%99s-FAPRI-fertilizer-price-relief-could-take-longer-than-expected/feed/ 0A senior research economist with MU’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute says once the Middle East conflict ends, it will take some time for fuel and fertilizer prices to come back down. Bob Maltsbarger says if the conflict were resolved today, nitrogen prices would remain elevated through fall application. “If this was happening before […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/diversifying-the-corn-belt/ Diversifying the Corn Belt https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953534264/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Diversifying-the-Corn-Belt/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953534264/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Diversifying-the-Corn-Belt/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:20:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309500 Three years of research and hundreds of farmer surveys have led to a new policy brief aiming to diversify the Corn Belt.  The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) says in the I-states (Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa), 94% of crop production is currently dedicated to corn and soybeans.  Lauren Asprooth, food systems scientist with […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953534264/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Diversifying-the-Corn-Belt/feed/ 0Three years of research and hundreds of farmer surveys have led to a new policy brief aiming to diversify the Corn Belt.  The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) says in the I-states (Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa), 94% of crop production is currently dedicated to corn and soybeans.  Lauren Asprooth, food systems scientist with […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ethanol-exports-continue-upward-trend-rfa-says/ Ethanol exports continue upward trend, RFA says https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953534210/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-exports-continue-upward-trend-RFA-says/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953534210/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-exports-continue-upward-trend-RFA-says/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:15:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309502 The chief economist for the Renewable Fuels Association says U.S. ethanol exports have been on a strong upward trajectory over the past several years. Scott Richman tells Brownfield, “We had by far a record year in 2024. We thought that was a pretty good level of exports at about 1.9 billion gallons. We broke that […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953534210/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-exports-continue-upward-trend-RFA-says/feed/ 0The chief economist for the Renewable Fuels Association says U.S. ethanol exports have been on a strong upward trajectory over the past several years. Scott Richman tells Brownfield, “We had by far a record year in 2024. We thought that was a pretty good level of exports at about 1.9 billion gallons. We broke that […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/mixed-outlook-for-corn-belt-as-planting-conditions-improve-but-drought-lingers/ Mixed outlook for Corn Belt as planting conditions improve but drought lingers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953534177/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Mixed-outlook-for-Corn-Belt-as-planting-conditions-improve-but-drought-lingers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953534177/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Mixed-outlook-for-Corn-Belt-as-planting-conditions-improve-but-drought-lingers/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:13:57 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309501 A climatologist says extended forecasts show favorable conditions for planting season in some parts of the Corn Belt. Justin Glisan is the state climatologist for Iowa and says, “What we are looking at warmer chances through the April, May and June timeframe for most of the ag belt. Not a clear signal on the precipitation […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953534177/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Mixed-outlook-for-Corn-Belt-as-planting-conditions-improve-but-drought-lingers/feed/ 0A climatologist says extended forecasts show favorable conditions for planting season in some parts of the Corn Belt. Justin Glisan is the state climatologist for Iowa and says, “What we are looking at warmer chances through the April, May and June timeframe for most of the ag belt. Not a clear signal on the precipitation […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-april-8-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 8, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953534186/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953534186/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:13:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=309470 May corn $4.47 and 1/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans $11.62, up 3 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal $314.10, up $2.30May soybean oil 67.42, down $2.30May Chicago wheat $5.80 and 1/4, down 17 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle $245.92, up 12 centsMay feeder cattle $368.00, up $1.37Jun. lean hogs $104.65, down $2.40May Class III […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953534186/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/feed/ 0May corn $4.47 and 1/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans $11.62, up 3 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal $314.10, up $2.30May soybean oil 67.42, down $2.30May Chicago wheat $5.80 and 1/4, down 17 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle $245.92, up 12 centsMay feeder cattle $368.00, up $1.37Jun. lean hogs $104.65, down $2.40May Class III […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/strong-yields-drive-partial-recovery-for-minnesota-farms-in-2025/ Strong yields drive partial recovery for Minnesota farms in 2025 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953534189/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Strong-yields-drive-partial-recovery-for-Minnesota-farms-in/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953534189/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Strong-yields-drive-partial-recovery-for-Minnesota-farms-in/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:12:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309498 Minnesota crop farmers experienced a slight financial rebound in 2025. University of Minnesota Extension economist Pauline Van Nurden says their annual farm finance report represents 10 percent of Minnesota farms with gross income exceeding $250,000 and includes nearly 2,300 participants in the Minnesota State Farm Business Management program. “2024, especially for crop producers, was very […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953534189/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Strong-yields-drive-partial-recovery-for-Minnesota-farms-in/feed/ 0Minnesota crop farmers experienced a slight financial rebound in 2025. University of Minnesota Extension economist Pauline Van Nurden says their annual farm finance report represents 10 percent of Minnesota farms with gross income exceeding $250,000 and includes nearly 2,300 participants in the Minnesota State Farm Business Management program. “2024, especially for crop producers, was very […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/another-solid-year-over-year-gain-in-broiler-placements/ Another solid year-over-year gain in broiler placements https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953533754/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Another-solid-yearoveryear-gain-in-broiler-placements/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953533754/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Another-solid-yearoveryear-gain-in-broiler-placements/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:56:43 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309472 Broiler hatchery numbers were up on the year, continuing to imply bigger chicken production in 2026. The USDA says 252.754 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators last week, dropping 2.911 million from the previous week, but rising 2% from a year ago, with average hatchability of 79.3%. 196.42 million broiler-type chicks were placed into […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953533754/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Another-solid-yearoveryear-gain-in-broiler-placements/feed/ 0Broiler hatchery numbers were up on the year, continuing to imply bigger chicken production in 2026. The USDA says 252.754 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators last week, dropping 2.911 million from the previous week, but rising 2% from a year ago, with average hatchability of 79.3%. 196.42 million broiler-type chicks were placed into […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/more-farmers-reaching-out-to-crisis-hotline-amid-economic-strain/ More farmers reaching out to crisis hotline amid economic strain https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953533757/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~More-farmers-reaching-out-to-crisis-hotline-amid-economic-strain/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953533757/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~More-farmers-reaching-out-to-crisis-hotline-amid-economic-strain/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:52:57 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309497 Calls to the nation’s longest-running farm crisis hotline are on the rise. Nebraska Farmers Union President John Hansen says the Rural Response Hotline, established in 1984 during the 80s farm crisis, has received 5 to 7,000 calls each year from producers who are in need of resources. “We get all kinds of requests for financial […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953533757/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~More-farmers-reaching-out-to-crisis-hotline-amid-economic-strain/feed/ 0Calls to the nation’s longest-running farm crisis hotline are on the rise. Nebraska Farmers Union President John Hansen says the Rural Response Hotline, established in 1984 during the 80s farm crisis, has received 5 to 7,000 calls each year from producers who are in need of resources. “We get all kinds of requests for financial […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/u-s-ethanol-exports-hit-more-than-one-month-high-margins-improve/ U.S. ethanol exports hit more than one month high, margins improve https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953533505/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-ethanol-exports-hit-more-than-one-month-high-margins-improve/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953533505/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-ethanol-exports-hit-more-than-one-month-high-margins-improve/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:45:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309495 U.S. ethanol exports were strong last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol exports averaged 203,000 barrels per day, the highest in more than a month, rising 80,000 on the week and 29,000 on the year. That reflects the ongoing strong demand for ethanol from several key trading partners with 2026 exports ahead of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953533505/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-ethanol-exports-hit-more-than-one-month-high-margins-improve/feed/ 0U.S. ethanol exports were strong last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol exports averaged 203,000 barrels per day, the highest in more than a month, rising 80,000 on the week and 29,000 on the year. That reflects the ongoing strong demand for ethanol from several key trading partners with 2026 exports ahead of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-wheat-program-checkoff-renewal-focused-on-research-to-improve-yields-and-quality/ Michigan Wheat Program checkoff renewal focused on research to improve yields and quality https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953532590/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-Wheat-Program-checkoff-renewal-focused-on-research-to-improve-yields-and-quality/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953532590/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-Wheat-Program-checkoff-renewal-focused-on-research-to-improve-yields-and-quality/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:03:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309493 A state leader says the recent renewal of the Michigan Wheat Program checkoff will help the organization continue to promote the industry.  Executive director Jody Pollok-Newsom says the program develops solutions for profitable production, marketing, and utilization of wheat on behalf of its farmers. “This takes not just the research, but our grower partners to find out […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953532590/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-Wheat-Program-checkoff-renewal-focused-on-research-to-improve-yields-and-quality/feed/ 0A state leader says the recent renewal of the Michigan Wheat Program checkoff will help the organization continue to promote the industry.  Executive director Jody Pollok-Newsom says the program develops solutions for profitable production, marketing, and utilization of wheat on behalf of its farmers. “This takes not just the research, but our grower partners to find out […]

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