Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:03:50 +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/planting-green-into-cover-crops-is-cutting-input-costs-for-central-illinois-farmer/ Planting green into cover crops is cutting input costs for central Illinois farmer https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953914382/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Planting-green-into-cover-crops-is-cutting-input-costs-for-central-Illinois-farmer/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953914382/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Planting-green-into-cover-crops-is-cutting-input-costs-for-central-Illinois-farmer/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:03:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309892 A central Illinois farmer says adopting the practice of “planting green” is reducing his expenditures on inputs. Derek Martin, who grows corn and soybeans, in Logan County, says over a decade of cover crop, no-till, and strip-till practices have made an impact on more than just his soil. “We went down that biological path and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953914382/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Planting-green-into-cover-crops-is-cutting-input-costs-for-central-Illinois-farmer/feed/ 0A central Illinois farmer says adopting the practice of “planting green” is reducing his expenditures on inputs. Derek Martin, who grows corn and soybeans, in Logan County, says over a decade of cover crop, no-till, and strip-till practices have made an impact on more than just his soil. “We went down that biological path and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-lower-ahead-of-usdas-cattle-on-feed-report/ Cattle futures lower ahead of USDA’s Cattle on Feed report https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953914184/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-ahead-of-USDAs-Cattle-on-Feed-report/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953914184/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-ahead-of-USDAs-Cattle-on-Feed-report/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:02:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=309893 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower ahead of widespread direct business and Friday’s On Feed report from the USDA. June live cattle closed $3.45 lower at $247.62 and August live cattle closed $3.05 lower at $243.07.  May feeder cattle closed $3.85 lower at $367.10 and August feeder cattle closed […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953914184/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-ahead-of-USDAs-Cattle-on-Feed-report/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower ahead of widespread direct business and Friday’s On Feed report from the USDA. June live cattle closed $3.45 lower at $247.62 and August live cattle closed $3.05 lower at $243.07.  May feeder cattle closed $3.85 lower at $367.10 and August feeder cattle closed […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/direct-to-consumer-beef-sales-becoming-more-difficult-minnesota-producer-says/ Direct-to-consumer beef sales becoming more difficult, Minnesota producer says https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953913854/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Directtoconsumer-beef-sales-becoming-more-difficult-Minnesota-producer-says/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953913854/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Directtoconsumer-beef-sales-becoming-more-difficult-Minnesota-producer-says/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:52:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309890 A southwest Minnesota beef producer says direct-to-consumer sales are becoming more challenging. Mark Enninga raises a cow/calf herd and operates a feedlot where he finishes calves raised on the farm. “Consumers have been not reducing their purchases of beef in the grocery store, even despite high prices. I have been seeing that consumers buying directly […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953913854/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Directtoconsumer-beef-sales-becoming-more-difficult-Minnesota-producer-says/feed/ 0A southwest Minnesota beef producer says direct-to-consumer sales are becoming more challenging. Mark Enninga raises a cow/calf herd and operates a feedlot where he finishes calves raised on the farm. “Consumers have been not reducing their purchases of beef in the grocery store, even despite high prices. I have been seeing that consumers buying directly […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/indiana-farmer-adjusts-inputs-as-higher-fertilizer-prices-squeeze-margins/ Indiana farmer adjusts inputs as higher fertilizer prices squeeze margins https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953913815/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-farmer-adjusts-inputs-as-higher-fertilizer-prices-squeeze-margins/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953913815/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-farmer-adjusts-inputs-as-higher-fertilizer-prices-squeeze-margins/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:50:36 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309888 A southwest Indiana farmer says the current spike in input prices is having a mixed impact on his farm. John Richer raises corn, soybeans, wheat, produce, and operates cow/calf and fat cattle herds in Martin and Daviess counties. He tells Brownfield he decided not to change his planting intentions despite the surge in fertilizer. “Our […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953913815/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-farmer-adjusts-inputs-as-higher-fertilizer-prices-squeeze-margins/feed/ 0A southwest Indiana farmer says the current spike in input prices is having a mixed impact on his farm. John Richer raises corn, soybeans, wheat, produce, and operates cow/calf and fat cattle herds in Martin and Daviess counties. He tells Brownfield he decided not to change his planting intentions despite the surge in fertilizer. “Our […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/spring-showers-help-ease-midwest-moisture-deficit/ Spring showers help ease Midwest moisture deficit https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953913785/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Spring-showers-help-ease-Midwest-moisture-deficit/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953913785/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Spring-showers-help-ease-Midwest-moisture-deficit/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:48:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309887 An ag meteorologist says recent moisture is welcome after a dry winter across much of the Midwest. Don Keeney is with Vaisala Xweather. “Specifically the Central and Southern Plains, Midwest and Delta. We had very little precipitation in those areas over the winter, and as such very little snowpack. Especially across the Central and Northern […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953913785/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Spring-showers-help-ease-Midwest-moisture-deficit/feed/ 0An ag meteorologist says recent moisture is welcome after a dry winter across much of the Midwest. Don Keeney is with Vaisala Xweather. “Specifically the Central and Southern Plains, Midwest and Delta. We had very little precipitation in those areas over the winter, and as such very little snowpack. Especially across the Central and Northern […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/petersen-calls-for-action-on-rfa-and-farmer-lender-mediation/ Petersen calls for action on RFA and farmer-lender mediation https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953912921/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Petersen-calls-for-action-on-RFA-and-farmerlender-mediation/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953912921/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Petersen-calls-for-action-on-RFA-and-farmerlender-mediation/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:35:16 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309885 The commissioner of agriculture in Minnesota is urging state lawmakers to support legislation that can help farmers through difficult financial times. Thom Petersen says the Rural Finance Authority allows the Department of Agriculture to make loans to farmers. “We need some more okay on our authority, so we’re seeking $50 million to get that done. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953912921/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Petersen-calls-for-action-on-RFA-and-farmerlender-mediation/feed/ 0The commissioner of agriculture in Minnesota is urging state lawmakers to support legislation that can help farmers through difficult financial times. Thom Petersen says the Rural Finance Authority allows the Department of Agriculture to make loans to farmers. “We need some more okay on our authority, so we’re seeking $50 million to get that done. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/wheat-sees-more-support-from-u-s-weather-concerns/ Wheat sees more support from U.S. weather concerns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953912699/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-sees-more-support-from-US-weather-concerns/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953912699/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-sees-more-support-from-US-weather-concerns/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:30:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=309841 Soybeans were mixed, with spread adjustments pulling nearby contracts lower. Export sales were a marketing year low, but domestic crush demand remains solid, as reflected in Wednesday’s NOPA numbers. Last week’s sales were 9.109 million bushels, with Egypt and Costa Rica leading the way and no business with China, which continues to prefer soybeans from […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953912699/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-sees-more-support-from-US-weather-concerns/feed/ 0Soybeans were mixed, with spread adjustments pulling nearby contracts lower. Export sales were a marketing year low, but domestic crush demand remains solid, as reflected in Wednesday’s NOPA numbers. Last week’s sales were 9.109 million bushels, with Egypt and Costa Rica leading the way and no business with China, which continues to prefer soybeans from […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-april-16-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 16, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953912048/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953912048/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:11:37 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=309840 May corn $4.48 and 1/2, down 2 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans $11.63 and 3/4, down 3 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal $332.70, down $1.70May soybean oil 69.33, up 173 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.98 and 1/2, up 4 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle $247.62, down $3.45May feeder cattle $367.10, down $3.85Jun. lean hogs $101.67, down 27 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953912048/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/feed/ 0May corn $4.48 and 1/2, down 2 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans $11.63 and 3/4, down 3 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal $332.70, down $1.70May soybean oil 69.33, up 173 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.98 and 1/2, up 4 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle $247.62, down $3.45May feeder cattle $367.10, down $3.85Jun. lean hogs $101.67, down 27 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-calls-on-farmers-to-share-fertilizer-and-input-cost-concerns/ USDA calls on farmers to share fertilizer and input cost concerns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953911748/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-calls-on-farmers-to-share-fertilizer-and-input-cost-concerns/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953911748/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-calls-on-farmers-to-share-fertilizer-and-input-cost-concerns/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:01:31 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309879 The USDA says it wants help from farmers as the department investigates soaring fertilizer prices. Deputy Undersecretary Stephen Vaden tells Brownfield an online portal is being developed so farmers can confidentially report challenges with agricultural input suppliers.  “We want as many on-the-ground stories as possible of what American farmers are experiencing, and not just with […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953911748/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-calls-on-farmers-to-share-fertilizer-and-input-cost-concerns/feed/ 0The USDA says it wants help from farmers as the department investigates soaring fertilizer prices. Deputy Undersecretary Stephen Vaden tells Brownfield an online portal is being developed so farmers can confidentially report challenges with agricultural input suppliers.  “We want as many on-the-ground stories as possible of what American farmers are experiencing, and not just with […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/strong-demand-supports-higher-basis-for-corn-soybeans-in-eastern-corn-belt-states/ Strong demand supports higher basis for corn, soybeans in Eastern Corn Belt states https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953911484/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Strong-demand-supports-higher-basis-for-corn-soybeans-in-Eastern-Corn-Belt-states/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953911484/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Strong-demand-supports-higher-basis-for-corn-soybeans-in-Eastern-Corn-Belt-states/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:52:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309882 A graduate research assistant at Purdue University says strong demand is creating more basis opportunities for some corn and soybean farmers. Josh Strine says regional variations are driving local pricing. “We’ve seen that across the board,” he says. “Basis has increased for both corn and soybeans. It’s a greater increase than the historical averages would suggest, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953911484/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Strong-demand-supports-higher-basis-for-corn-soybeans-in-Eastern-Corn-Belt-states/feed/ 0A graduate research assistant at Purdue University says strong demand is creating more basis opportunities for some corn and soybean farmers. Josh Strine says regional variations are driving local pricing. “We’ve seen that across the board,” he says. “Basis has increased for both corn and soybeans. It’s a greater increase than the historical averages would suggest, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/mo-ffa-secretary-looks-forward-to-year-ahead/ MO FFA Secretary looks forward to year-ahead https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953910899/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MO-FFA-Secretary-looks-forward-to-yearahead/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953910899/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MO-FFA-Secretary-looks-forward-to-yearahead/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:41:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309860 The 2026-27 Missouri State FFA Secretary says she’s looking forward to the year ahead. Madeline O’Brien from the Troy FFA tells Brownfield “Coming from the northeast district, I know a lot of those people, but I’m looking forward to exploring other regions of Missouri. I’m really happy to be selected as part of the team. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953910899/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MO-FFA-Secretary-looks-forward-to-yearahead/feed/ 0The 2026-27 Missouri State FFA Secretary says she’s looking forward to the year ahead. Madeline O’Brien from the Troy FFA tells Brownfield “Coming from the northeast district, I know a lot of those people, but I’m looking forward to exploring other regions of Missouri. I’m really happy to be selected as part of the team. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/mixed-reactions-in-farm-country-over-potential-new-aid-package/ Mixed reactions in farm country over potential new aid package https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953910596/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Mixed-reactions-in-farm-country-over-potential-new-aid-package/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953910596/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Mixed-reactions-in-farm-country-over-potential-new-aid-package/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:30:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309878 There are mixed feelings in farm country about another round of financial aid from the government.  “It’s almost like a necessary evil at this point.” Southern Illinois farmer Granvil Travis says he’s prefers market-based solutions, but he can’t afford to opt out right now. “You’ve got to sign up for it. You have to stay […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953910596/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Mixed-reactions-in-farm-country-over-potential-new-aid-package/feed/ 0There are mixed feelings in farm country about another round of financial aid from the government.  “It’s almost like a necessary evil at this point.” Southern Illinois farmer Granvil Travis says he’s prefers market-based solutions, but he can’t afford to opt out right now. “You’ve got to sign up for it. You have to stay […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/proposed-usda-staffing-cuts-questioned-as-lawmakers-warn-of-impact-on-farmers/ Proposed USDA staffing cuts questioned as lawmakers warn of impact on farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953910158/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Proposed-USDA-staffing-cuts-questioned-as-lawmakers-warn-of-impact-on-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953910158/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Proposed-USDA-staffing-cuts-questioned-as-lawmakers-warn-of-impact-on-farmers/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:16:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309876 Members of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee are concerned about proposed staffing cuts to USDA in President Trump’s upcoming budget. Ranking Member Sanford Bishop of Georgia says eliminating more than a dozen USDA programs and 15 percent of Farm Service Agency staffing is shocking. “Efficiencies is an often-cited rationale for cuts, but I don’t think […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953910158/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Proposed-USDA-staffing-cuts-questioned-as-lawmakers-warn-of-impact-on-farmers/feed/ 0Members of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee are concerned about proposed staffing cuts to USDA in President Trump’s upcoming budget. Ranking Member Sanford Bishop of Georgia says eliminating more than a dozen USDA programs and 15 percent of Farm Service Agency staffing is shocking. “Efficiencies is an often-cited rationale for cuts, but I don’t think […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/conflict-rally-behind-corn-and-soybean-markets/ Conflict rally behind corn and soybean markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953909819/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Conflict-rally-behind-corn-and-soybean-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953909819/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Conflict-rally-behind-corn-and-soybean-markets/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:06:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309873 An agricultural economist with Advance Trading says the corn and soybean markets have fallen off their highs of early spring. Brian Basting says many farmers took advantage of the rally touched off by the Middle Eastern conflict, but… “The market until last day or two had retraced that entire rally that was linked to the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953909819/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Conflict-rally-behind-corn-and-soybean-markets/feed/ 0An agricultural economist with Advance Trading says the corn and soybean markets have fallen off their highs of early spring. Brian Basting says many farmers took advantage of the rally touched off by the Middle Eastern conflict, but… “The market until last day or two had retraced that entire rally that was linked to the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-scn-management-guides-aim-to-help-farmers-protect-profitability/ New SCN Management Guides aim to help farmers protect profitability https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953908001/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-SCN-Management-Guides-aim-to-help-farmers-protect-profitability/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953908001/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-SCN-Management-Guides-aim-to-help-farmers-protect-profitability/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:22:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309870 A plant pathologist with Ohio State University Extension says farmers need to be proactive when it comes to managing soybean cyst nematode.  Horacio Lopez-Nicora says the first step is to send in a soil test. “We want to know how much we have,” he says. “Know your numbers, because that will help us dictate the management […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953908001/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-SCN-Management-Guides-aim-to-help-farmers-protect-profitability/feed/ 0A plant pathologist with Ohio State University Extension says farmers need to be proactive when it comes to managing soybean cyst nematode.  Horacio Lopez-Nicora says the first step is to send in a soil test. “We want to know how much we have,” he says. “Know your numbers, because that will help us dictate the management […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/chinn-to-mo-ffa-embrace-your-journey/ Chinn to MO FFA: “Embrace Your Journey” https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953906087/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Chinn-to-MO-FFA-%e2%80%9cEmbrace-Your-Journey%e2%80%9d/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953906087/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Chinn-to-MO-FFA-%e2%80%9cEmbrace-Your-Journey%e2%80%9d/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:36:37 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309861 At the opening session of the Missouri FFA Convention, Missouri’s Ag Director Chris Chinn told FFA members to embrace the journey. “It’s ok to step through that unknown territory and explore where your journey might lead you.” Chinn said she had initially planned to work outside of agriculture and life’s circumstances changed that. “I realized […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953906087/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Chinn-to-MO-FFA-%e2%80%9cEmbrace-Your-Journey%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0At the opening session of the Missouri FFA Convention, Missouri’s Ag Director Chris Chinn told FFA members to embrace the journey. “It’s ok to step through that unknown territory and explore where your journey might lead you.” Chinn said she had initially planned to work outside of agriculture and life’s circumstances changed that. “I realized […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2752/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953904974/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953904974/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:06:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=309864 Direct cash cattle trade activity is starting to pick up.  A few more deals have been reported in the South, fully steady with the week’s previous business and last week.  More bids have surfaced, those are at $248 live in the South and $388 dressed in the North.  But, asking prices haven’t resurfaced.  With Cattle […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953904974/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity is starting to pick up.  A few more deals have been reported in the South, fully steady with the week’s previous business and last week.  More bids have surfaced, those are at $248 live in the South and $388 dressed in the North.  But, asking prices haven’t resurfaced.  With Cattle […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/soybean-export-sales-fall-with-lack-of-demand-from-china/ Soybean export sales fall with lack of demand from China https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953904773/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-export-sales-fall-with-lack-of-demand-from-China/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953904773/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-export-sales-fall-with-lack-of-demand-from-China/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:57:24 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309857 Soybean export sales dropped to a marketing year low last week. The USDA says Egypt was the big buyer during the week ending April 9th, with no new sales to China, which remains largely absent from the U.S. soybean market. There could be a boost for U.S. soybean demand in the near future, as President […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cash-dairy-prices-lower-thursday-2/ Cash dairy prices lower Thursday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953904452/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-lower-Thursday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953904452/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-lower-Thursday/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:52:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=309865 Cash dairy prices were mostly lower on Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.      Dry whey was down $0.03 at $0.68.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0075 at $1.57.  No sales were recorded.  Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.5750.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was down $0.0525 at $1.7375.  Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.7350 to $1.7450.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0175 at $2.1825.  Three sales were recorded, ranging from $2.18 to $2.1825. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953904452/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-lower-Thursday/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mostly lower on Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.      Dry whey was down $0.03 at $0.68.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0075 at $1.57.  No sales were recorded.  Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.5750.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was down $0.0525 at $1.7375.  Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.7350 to $1.7450.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0175 at $2.1825.  Three sales were recorded, ranging from $2.18 to $2.1825. 

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/spring-planting-delayed-as-wet-conditions-linger-in-central-iowa/ Spring planting delayed as wet conditions linger in central Iowa https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953904428/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Spring-planting-delayed-as-wet-conditions-linger-in-central-Iowa/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953904428/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Spring-planting-delayed-as-wet-conditions-linger-in-central-Iowa/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:49:37 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309862 A central Iowa farmer says wet conditions have kept him out of the field since late March. Corey Hillebo grows corn and soybeans near Polk City. “We had a little window to put spring anhydrous and make some strips for strip till (about) three weeks ago now, had a good week to ten days. And […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953904428/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Spring-planting-delayed-as-wet-conditions-linger-in-central-Iowa/feed/ 0A central Iowa farmer says wet conditions have kept him out of the field since late March. Corey Hillebo grows corn and soybeans near Polk City. “We had a little window to put spring anhydrous and make some strips for strip till (about) three weeks ago now, had a good week to ten days. And […]

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