Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:48:09 +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/market-news/cattle-futures-lower-to-start-the-week-20/ Cattle futures lower to start the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954118148/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-to-start-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954118148/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-to-start-the-week/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:40:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310062 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on technical liquidation. June live cattle closed $1.27 lower at $246.07 and August live cattle closed $1.22 lower at $241.60.  May feeder cattle closed $4.17 lower at $361.10 and August feeder cattle closed $4.32 lower at $361.35.  Direct cash cattle trade activity was quiet.  […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954118148/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-to-start-the-week/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on technical liquidation. June live cattle closed $1.27 lower at $246.07 and August live cattle closed $1.22 lower at $241.60.  May feeder cattle closed $4.17 lower at $361.10 and August feeder cattle closed $4.32 lower at $361.35.  Direct cash cattle trade activity was quiet.  […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/wheat-mixed-monday-despite-ongoing-drought-concerns/ Wheat mixed Monday, despite ongoing drought concerns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117401/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-mixed-Monday-despite-ongoing-drought-concerns/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117401/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-mixed-Monday-despite-ongoing-drought-concerns/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:34:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=309980 Soybeans were mixed. Planting weather generally looks favorable, with more rain in the forecast for parts of the Midwest. The USDA says 12% of U.S. soybeans are planted, compared to the five-year average of 5%. Argentina is looking at harvest delays, but early yields are good, even if there are concerns about quality. Brazil’s record […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117401/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-mixed-Monday-despite-ongoing-drought-concerns/feed/ 0Soybeans were mixed. Planting weather generally looks favorable, with more rain in the forecast for parts of the Midwest. The USDA says 12% of U.S. soybeans are planted, compared to the five-year average of 5%. Argentina is looking at harvest delays, but early yields are good, even if there are concerns about quality. Brazil’s record […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/planting-progressing-rapidly-in-illinois/ Planting progressing rapidly in Illinois https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117404/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Planting-progressing-rapidly-in-Illinois/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117404/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Planting-progressing-rapidly-in-Illinois/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:34:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310059 A southern Illinois farmer says he expects to wrap up planting this week. Granvil Travis, who raises corn, soybeans, and cattle in Massac County, tells Brownfield, “It’s definitely a lot different view than the last two years. We’ve been wet the last two years, but this year we’re dry.”  He says, “Planters are rolling in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117404/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Planting-progressing-rapidly-in-Illinois/feed/ 0A southern Illinois farmer says he expects to wrap up planting this week. Granvil Travis, who raises corn, soybeans, and cattle in Massac County, tells Brownfield, “It’s definitely a lot different view than the last two years. We’ve been wet the last two years, but this year we’re dry.”  He says, “Planters are rolling in […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/economist-warns-water-supplies-likely-impacting-western-production-this-year/ Economist warns water supplies likely impacting western production this year https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117353/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-warns-water-supplies-likely-impacting-western-production-this-year/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117353/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-warns-water-supplies-likely-impacting-western-production-this-year/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:27:49 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310004 An economist says the very low amounts of snow in the western mountains over the winter is a big concern for farmers and ranchers this year. Danny Munch with the American Farm Bureau Federation tells Brownfield Oregon has 10% of average snowpack, 19% in Arizona, 12% in New Mexico, and bigger drops between March and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117353/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-warns-water-supplies-likely-impacting-western-production-this-year/feed/ 0An economist says the very low amounts of snow in the western mountains over the winter is a big concern for farmers and ranchers this year. Danny Munch with the American Farm Bureau Federation tells Brownfield Oregon has 10% of average snowpack, 19% in Arizona, 12% in New Mexico, and bigger drops between March and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/frost-severely-damages-early-asparagus-harvest-in-michigan/ Frost severely damages early asparagus harvest in Michigan https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117107/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Frost-severely-damages-early-asparagus-harvest-in-Michigan/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117107/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Frost-severely-damages-early-asparagus-harvest-in-Michigan/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:25:10 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310050 A Southwest Michigan asparagus grower says Sunday night’s frost has decimated his crop. Jason Meachum tells Brownfield harvest started about two weeks ahead of normal at the beginning of this month. “We had down to 29 degrees, and the current crop in the field is, for the most part, fried, so it’ll be a few […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117107/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Frost-severely-damages-early-asparagus-harvest-in-Michigan/feed/ 0A Southwest Michigan asparagus grower says Sunday night’s frost has decimated his crop. Jason Meachum tells Brownfield harvest started about two weeks ahead of normal at the beginning of this month. “We had down to 29 degrees, and the current crop in the field is, for the most part, fried, so it’ll be a few […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/indiana-soybean-planting-reaches-19-percent-corn-is-14-percent-planted/ Indiana soybean planting reaches 19 percent, corn is 14 percent planted https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117089/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-soybean-planting-reaches-percent-corn-is-percent-planted/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117089/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-soybean-planting-reaches-percent-corn-is-percent-planted/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:21:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310055 A west central Indiana farmer says the 2026 planting season is officially underway. Tyler Everett says he has about a third of his soybean crop planted. “We had a warm spell early in that first week of April,” he says. “Things really dried out on top. Over the last five or six years, we really haven’t […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117089/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-soybean-planting-reaches-percent-corn-is-percent-planted/feed/ 0A west central Indiana farmer says the 2026 planting season is officially underway. Tyler Everett says he has about a third of his soybean crop planted. “We had a warm spell early in that first week of April,” he says. “Things really dried out on top. Over the last five or six years, we really haven’t […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-april-20-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 20, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117092/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117092/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:21:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=309979 May corn $4.52, up 3 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans $11.65 and 3/4, down 1 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal $325.10, down $6.70May soybean oil 69.63, up 147 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.97, up 5 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle $246.07, down $1.27May feeder cattle $361.10, down $4.17Jun. lean hogs $101.72, up 67 centsMay Class III milk […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117092/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/feed/ 0May corn $4.52, up 3 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans $11.65 and 3/4, down 1 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal $325.10, down $6.70May soybean oil 69.63, up 147 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.97, up 5 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle $246.07, down $1.27May feeder cattle $361.10, down $4.17Jun. lean hogs $101.72, up 67 centsMay Class III milk […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wet-weather-slowing-down-the-2026-planting-season-in-ohio/ Wet weather slowing down the 2026 planting season in Ohio https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954116789/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-weather-slowing-down-the-planting-season-in-Ohio/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954116789/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-weather-slowing-down-the-planting-season-in-Ohio/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:18:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310056 A northwest Ohio farmer says it’s been a slow start to the 2026 planting season. Justin Gravatt says recent rainfall has kept him out of the field. “If we can miss a couple of rains, we should be planting beans before the end of the week,” he says. “I would like it to warm up […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954116789/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-weather-slowing-down-the-planting-season-in-Ohio/feed/ 0A northwest Ohio farmer says it’s been a slow start to the 2026 planting season. Justin Gravatt says recent rainfall has kept him out of the field. “If we can miss a couple of rains, we should be planting beans before the end of the week,” he says. “I would like it to warm up […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/11-of-u-s-corn-12-of-soybeans-planted/ 11% of U.S. corn, 12% of soybeans planted https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117095/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-planted/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117095/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-planted/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:18:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309983 U.S. farmers were able to make good corn and soybean planting progress over the past week. That was despite several days of widespread rain in the Midwest, including severe weather in parts of the region. The USDA says 11% of corn is planted, compared to 5% last week and the five-year average of 9%, with […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954117095/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-planted/feed/ 0U.S. farmers were able to make good corn and soybean planting progress over the past week. That was despite several days of widespread rain in the Midwest, including severe weather in parts of the region. The USDA says 11% of corn is planted, compared to 5% last week and the five-year average of 9%, with […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/nebraska-farmer-wraps-up-soybean-planting/ Nebraska farmer wraps up soybean planting https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954116570/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nebraska-farmer-wraps-up-soybean-planting/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954116570/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nebraska-farmer-wraps-up-soybean-planting/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:09:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310038 Soybean planting has wrapped up for south-central Nebraska farmer Mike Bergen. “Conditions have been really good. We had a little pop hail storm and rain a couple of days ago and worked through that. We had to jump from field to field just a little bit.” The latest crop progress and condition report from USDA […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954116570/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nebraska-farmer-wraps-up-soybean-planting/feed/ 0Soybean planting has wrapped up for south-central Nebraska farmer Mike Bergen. “Conditions have been really good. We had a little pop hail storm and rain a couple of days ago and worked through that. We had to jump from field to field just a little bit.” The latest crop progress and condition report from USDA […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/kansas-farmer-says-warm-weather-leads-to-quicker-planting-pace/ Kansas farmer says warm weather leads to quicker planting pace https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954116507/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Kansas-farmer-says-warm-weather-leads-to-quicker-planting-pace/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954116507/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Kansas-farmer-says-warm-weather-leads-to-quicker-planting-pace/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:07:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310039 A northeast Kansas farmer says planting is in full swing in his area. Brett Neibling says above normal temperatures have been a major factor. “The weather has been so nice. I would say that we’re about 50 percent done. That’s how good the weather has been going.” The latest crop progress and condition report from […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954116507/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Kansas-farmer-says-warm-weather-leads-to-quicker-planting-pace/feed/ 0A northeast Kansas farmer says planting is in full swing in his area. Brett Neibling says above normal temperatures have been a major factor. “The weather has been so nice. I would say that we’re about 50 percent done. That’s how good the weather has been going.” The latest crop progress and condition report from […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/2026/04/the-minnesota-porkcast-activate-session-four/ The Minnesota Porkcast: Activate Session Four https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954116510/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-Minnesota-Porkcast-Activate-Session-Four/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954116510/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-Minnesota-Porkcast-Activate-Session-Four/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:07:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?p=310054 In this porkcast, we hear from Logan Tesch and Travis Brown on their experience with the Activate program through Minnesota Pork. Learn about Activate’s latest session, why they joined the program, and what kinds of benefits they’ve gained from being a part of it!

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954116510/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-Minnesota-Porkcast-Activate-Session-Four/feed/ 0In this porkcast, we hear from Logan Tesch and Travis Brown on their experience with the Activate program through Minnesota Pork. Learn about Activate’s latest session, why they joined the program, and what kinds of benefits they’ve gained from being a part of it!

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/frosty-temperatures-threaten-emerging-crops/ Frosty temperatures threaten emerging crops https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954116513/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Frosty-temperatures-threaten-emerging-crops/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954116513/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Frosty-temperatures-threaten-emerging-crops/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:06:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310049 A pair of agronomists say farmers need to utilize patience when evaluating newly emerged corn and soybean crops for potential freeze damage. Lance Tarochione, who covers western Illinois with Dekalb / Asgrow, says many areas of the Corn Belt dipped below freezing early Monday morning. “Soybeans are generally freeze tolerant down to about 28 degrees.”  […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954116513/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Frosty-temperatures-threaten-emerging-crops/feed/ 0A pair of agronomists say farmers need to utilize patience when evaluating newly emerged corn and soybean crops for potential freeze damage. Lance Tarochione, who covers western Illinois with Dekalb / Asgrow, says many areas of the Corn Belt dipped below freezing early Monday morning. “Soybeans are generally freeze tolerant down to about 28 degrees.”  […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ai-and-drone-technology-boost-precision-while-lowering-crop-costs/ AI and drone technology boost precision, while lowering crop costs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954115997/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~AI-and-drone-technology-boost-precision-while-lowering-crop-costs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954115997/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~AI-and-drone-technology-boost-precision-while-lowering-crop-costs/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:57:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310047 An ag engineering expert says artificial intelligence is becoming a key tool for farm management. Scott Shearer is the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering chair at Ohio State University. “The current climate in terms of agriculture is not necessarily conducive to significant investments, but I think there are producers finding it as a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954115997/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~AI-and-drone-technology-boost-precision-while-lowering-crop-costs/feed/ 0An ag engineering expert says artificial intelligence is becoming a key tool for farm management. Scott Shearer is the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering chair at Ohio State University. “The current climate in terms of agriculture is not necessarily conducive to significant investments, but I think there are producers finding it as a […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/march-egg-production-up-on-the-year-placements-mixed/ March egg production up on the year, placements mixed https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954115076/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~March-egg-production-up-on-the-year-placements-mixed/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954115076/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~March-egg-production-up-on-the-year-placements-mixed/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:28:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309981 U.S. egg production moved higher in March. The USDA says 9.224 billion eggs were produced during the month, up 5% on the year, with a 5% rise in the number of laying hens to 375.877 million head canceling out a slight decline in average production to 2,454 eggs per 100 layers. That year-over-year jump comes […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954115076/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~March-egg-production-up-on-the-year-placements-mixed/feed/ 0U.S. egg production moved higher in March. The USDA says 9.224 billion eggs were produced during the month, up 5% on the year, with a 5% rise in the number of laying hens to 375.877 million head canceling out a slight decline in average production to 2,454 eggs per 100 layers. That year-over-year jump comes […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cranberry-grower-uses-fruit-to-recruit/ Cranberry grower uses fruit to recruit https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954114731/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cranberry-grower-uses-fruit-to-recruit/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954114731/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cranberry-grower-uses-fruit-to-recruit/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:18:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310036 A Wisconsin cranberry grower is addressing the farm labor shortage by using the fruit to teach about farming. Heidi Slinkman manages the Gaynor Cranberry Company west of Wisconsin Rapids.  She also co-founded Cranberry Learning, Inc., to educate students about cranberries and cranberry career pathways.  She tells Brownfield, “We recognize that there’s plenty of talent and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954114731/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cranberry-grower-uses-fruit-to-recruit/feed/ 0A Wisconsin cranberry grower is addressing the farm labor shortage by using the fruit to teach about farming. Heidi Slinkman manages the Gaynor Cranberry Company west of Wisconsin Rapids.  She also co-founded Cranberry Learning, Inc., to educate students about cranberries and cranberry career pathways.  She tells Brownfield, “We recognize that there’s plenty of talent and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/2026/04/soybean-planting-update-how-the-season-is-shaping-up/ Soybean Planting Update: How the Season Is Shaping Up https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954113771/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-Planting-Update-How-the-Season-Is-Shaping-Up/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954113771/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-Planting-Update-How-the-Season-Is-Shaping-Up/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:57:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?p=310043 Soybean planting has started in Missouri, according to University of Missouri Extension specialist Andre Reis. Missouri farmers are closely watching conditions as the 2026 planting season gets underway. Learn more from Missouri Soybeans at mosoy.org.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954113771/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-Planting-Update-How-the-Season-Is-Shaping-Up/feed/ 0Soybean planting has started in Missouri, according to University of Missouri Extension specialist Andre Reis. Missouri farmers are closely watching conditions as the 2026 planting season gets underway. Learn more from Missouri Soybeans at mosoy.org.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/2026/04/fcs-financial-field-notes-interest-rates-hold-steady/ FCS Financial Field Notes: Interest Rates Hold Steady https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954112844/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FCS-Financial-Field-Notes-Interest-Rates-Hold-Steady/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954112844/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FCS-Financial-Field-Notes-Interest-Rates-Hold-Steady/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:34:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?p=310041 Even amid recent geopolitical volatility, interest rates in agriculture remain relatively stable compared to a year ago. Drew Cox, vice president of commercial crop lending with FCS Financial in Higginsville, says while uncertainty has picked up in recent weeks, the broader trend shows more consistency. “We have obviously experienced some volatility with some of the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954112844/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FCS-Financial-Field-Notes-Interest-Rates-Hold-Steady/feed/ 0Even amid recent geopolitical volatility, interest rates in agriculture remain relatively stable compared to a year ago. Drew Cox, vice president of commercial crop lending with FCS Financial in Higginsville, says while uncertainty has picked up in recent weeks, the broader trend shows more consistency. “We have obviously experienced some volatility with some of the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/becks-agronomist-says-weed-control-is-critical-to-managing-scn/ Beck’s agronomist says weed control is critical to managing SCN https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954112751/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Becks-agronomist-says-weed-control-is-critical-to-managing-SCN/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954112751/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Becks-agronomist-says-weed-control-is-critical-to-managing-SCN/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:30:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310040 The agronomy education lead with Beck’s Hybrids says effective weed management can help control soybean cyst nematode. Matt Montgomery says more than 100 different types of weeds can host the pest. “Managing weeds matters, because it can help trim down some of the pressures from soybean cyst nematode,” he says. “Watch out and test those egg […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954112751/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Becks-agronomist-says-weed-control-is-critical-to-managing-SCN/feed/ 0The agronomy education lead with Beck’s Hybrids says effective weed management can help control soybean cyst nematode. Matt Montgomery says more than 100 different types of weeds can host the pest. “Managing weeds matters, because it can help trim down some of the pressures from soybean cyst nematode,” he says. “Watch out and test those egg […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/export-inspections-mostly-larger-than-last-year/ Export inspections mostly larger than last year https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954111863/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Export-inspections-mostly-larger-than-last-year/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954111863/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Export-inspections-mostly-larger-than-last-year/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:06:31 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310037 Grain and oilseed export inspections were solid during the week ending April 16th. The USDA says corn inspections were below a year ago, but still above what’s needed to meet projections thanks to the ongoing strong global demand. Soybeans and sorghum were both larger than last year, as previous purchases by China left U.S. ports. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954111863/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Export-inspections-mostly-larger-than-last-year/feed/ 0Grain and oilseed export inspections were solid during the week ending April 16th. The USDA says corn inspections were below a year ago, but still above what’s needed to meet projections thanks to the ongoing strong global demand. Soybeans and sorghum were both larger than last year, as previous purchases by China left U.S. ports. […]

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