Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:12:00 +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/hail-causing-early-season-havoc-for-some-farmers/ Hail causing early season havoc for some farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954648569/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hail-causing-early-season-havoc-for-some-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954648569/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hail-causing-early-season-havoc-for-some-farmers/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:11:57 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310361 A pair of agronomists say some farmers have seen hailstorms damage their newly emerged crops. Lance Tarochione, who covers western Illinois with Dekalb / Asgrow, says that while the storms have brought needed rain, the early season damage adds another layer of stress. “You can get seedling blights and other diseases that take advantage of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954648569/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hail-causing-early-season-havoc-for-some-farmers/feed/ 0A pair of agronomists say some farmers have seen hailstorms damage their newly emerged crops. Lance Tarochione, who covers western Illinois with Dekalb / Asgrow, says that while the storms have brought needed rain, the early season damage adds another layer of stress. “You can get seedling blights and other diseases that take advantage of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-farmers-cite-rising-fuel-fertilizer-costs-as-planting-season-pressures-mount/ Missouri farmers cite rising fuel, fertilizer costs as planting season pressures mount https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954644423/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-farmers-cite-rising-fuel-fertilizer-costs-as-planting-season-pressures-mount/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954644423/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-farmers-cite-rising-fuel-fertilizer-costs-as-planting-season-pressures-mount/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:13:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310356 Two Missouri farmers say the rising fuel and fertilizer costs are top of mind as the planting season continues. Daniel Carpenter says U.S. farmers are feeling the constraints. “It’s kind of like a put it on my tab type of situation. It’s just another thing that you put in the Rolodex of things that are […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954644423/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-farmers-cite-rising-fuel-fertilizer-costs-as-planting-season-pressures-mount/feed/ 0Two Missouri farmers say the rising fuel and fertilizer costs are top of mind as the planting season continues. Daniel Carpenter says U.S. farmers are feeling the constraints. “It’s kind of like a put it on my tab type of situation. It’s just another thing that you put in the Rolodex of things that are […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/house-ag-leaders-back-year-round-e15-push-as-farm-bill-vote-nears/ House ag leaders back year-round E15 push as farm bill vote nears https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954632696/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~House-ag-leaders-back-yearround-E-push-as-farm-bill-vote-nears/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954632696/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~House-ag-leaders-back-yearround-E-push-as-farm-bill-vote-nears/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:24:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310338 Both leaders of the U.S. House Ag Committee say it’s too soon to know if nationwide, year-round E15 will be added to the skinny farm bill, but they are supportive of the effort.  Ranking Member Angie Craig tells Brownfield she’ll be fighting hard in the Rules Committee to get nationwide, year-round E15 included. “If you’re going […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954632696/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~House-ag-leaders-back-yearround-E-push-as-farm-bill-vote-nears/feed/ 0Both leaders of the U.S. House Ag Committee say it’s too soon to know if nationwide, year-round E15 will be added to the skinny farm bill, but they are supportive of the effort.  Ranking Member Angie Craig tells Brownfield she’ll be fighting hard in the Rules Committee to get nationwide, year-round E15 included. “If you’re going […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/unseasonably-cool-but-drier-pattern-for-much-of-the-heartland-wet-in-parts-of-the-southern-u-s/ Unseasonably cool, but drier pattern for much of the Heartland; wet in parts of the southern U.S. https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954633167/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Unseasonably-cool-but-drier-pattern-for-much-of-the-Heartland-wet-in-parts-of-the-southern-US/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954633167/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Unseasonably-cool-but-drier-pattern-for-much-of-the-Heartland-wet-in-parts-of-the-southern-US/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:15:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=310341 Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures in most areas from the Plains to the Atlantic Coast, while warmer-than-normal weather will cover much of the West. Meanwhile, below-normal precipitation in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest should contrast with wetter-than-normal conditions in northern New England, the lower […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954633167/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Unseasonably-cool-but-drier-pattern-for-much-of-the-Heartland-wet-in-parts-of-the-southern-US/feed/ 0Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures in most areas from the Plains to the Atlantic Coast, while warmer-than-normal weather will cover much of the West. Meanwhile, below-normal precipitation in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest should contrast with wetter-than-normal conditions in northern New England, the lower […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/brownfield-ag-weather-today-1277/ Brownfield Ag Weather Today https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954632666/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954632666/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=310336 A storm system emerging from the central Great Plains will drift northeastward, crossing the upper Great Lakes States tonight and early Tuesday. The storm’s trailing cold front will approach the Atlantic Seaboard by the middle of the week, with precipitation lingering in parts of New England. In fact, late-week Northeastern precipitation may change to snow […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954632666/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/feed/ 0A storm system emerging from the central Great Plains will drift northeastward, crossing the upper Great Lakes States tonight and early Tuesday. The storm’s trailing cold front will approach the Atlantic Seaboard by the middle of the week, with precipitation lingering in parts of New England. In fact, late-week Northeastern precipitation may change to snow […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rising-fuel-and-diesel-costs-are-impacting-every-segment-of-the-cattle-industry-making-risk-management-more-critical-than-ever/ Rising fuel and diesel costs are impacting every segment of the cattle industry, making risk management more critical than ever https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954441803/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rising-fuel-and-diesel-costs-are-impacting-every-segment-of-the-cattle-industry-making-risk-management-more-critical-than-ever/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954441803/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rising-fuel-and-diesel-costs-are-impacting-every-segment-of-the-cattle-industry-making-risk-management-more-critical-than-ever/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:59:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310331 A livestock economist says the volatility in fuel prices highlights the need to have a solid risk management plan in place.   Kenny Burdine is with the University of Kentucky.  “Some of the uncertainty with respect to live imports from Mexico, what we’re seeing with the Strait, and all of those things that are impossible to predict going forward,” he says.  “Those are […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954441803/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rising-fuel-and-diesel-costs-are-impacting-every-segment-of-the-cattle-industry-making-risk-management-more-critical-than-ever/feed/ 0A livestock economist says the volatility in fuel prices highlights the need to have a solid risk management plan in place.   Kenny Burdine is with the University of Kentucky.  “Some of the uncertainty with respect to live imports from Mexico, what we’re seeing with the Strait, and all of those things that are impossible to predict going forward,” he says.  “Those are […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/illinois-women-in-conservation-forms/ Illinois Women in Conservation forms https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954441806/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-Women-in-Conservation-forms/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954441806/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-Women-in-Conservation-forms/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:57:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310328 The farmer training program manager with The Land Connection says a new group catering specifically to female landowners and farmers has formed in Illinois. Crystal Siltman says Illinois Women in Conservation (IWIC) aims to provide a crucial link between women farmland owners and the resources they need to achieve their conservation goals. “A lot of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954441806/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-Women-in-Conservation-forms/feed/ 0The farmer training program manager with The Land Connection says a new group catering specifically to female landowners and farmers has formed in Illinois. Crystal Siltman says Illinois Women in Conservation (IWIC) aims to provide a crucial link between women farmland owners and the resources they need to achieve their conservation goals. “A lot of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/wheat-mixed-friday-closing-out-week-with-gains-on-weather-fertilizer-concerns/ Wheat mixed Friday, closing out week with gains on weather, fertilizer concerns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954440774/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-mixed-Friday-closing-out-week-with-gains-on-weather-fertilizer-concerns/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954440774/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-mixed-Friday-closing-out-week-with-gains-on-weather-fertilizer-concerns/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:39:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310266 Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, while still closing modestly lower on the week. Beans were watching U.S. planting, expecting good progress, and waiting for any news on U.S./China trade talks. The timing and even the actual occurrence of those negotiations is at least partially tied to what happens with the military […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954440774/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-mixed-Friday-closing-out-week-with-gains-on-weather-fertilizer-concerns/feed/ 0Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, while still closing modestly lower on the week. Beans were watching U.S. planting, expecting good progress, and waiting for any news on U.S./China trade talks. The timing and even the actual occurrence of those negotiations is at least partially tied to what happens with the military […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-deer-debate-farm-bureau-says-policy-changes-could-worsen-overpopulation/ Michigan deer debate: Farm Bureau says policy changes could worsen overpopulation https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954439451/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-deer-debate-Farm-Bureau-says-policy-changes-could-worsen-overpopulation/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954439451/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-deer-debate-Farm-Bureau-says-policy-changes-could-worsen-overpopulation/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:23:42 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310325 Michigan Farm Bureau says some of the deer management policies under consideration by the state’s Natural Resources Commission would be a rollback of current efforts to control overpopulation. Justin Tomei tells Brownfield the organization opposes three of the 15 major changes to deer regulations being reviewed, including a one buck rule. “Big bucks can rub big […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954439451/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-deer-debate-Farm-Bureau-says-policy-changes-could-worsen-overpopulation/feed/ 1Michigan Farm Bureau says some of the deer management policies under consideration by the state’s Natural Resources Commission would be a rollback of current efforts to control overpopulation. Justin Tomei tells Brownfield the organization opposes three of the 15 major changes to deer regulations being reviewed, including a one buck rule. “Big bucks can rub big […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/more-dairy-products-are-in-cold-storage/ More dairy products are in cold storage https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954439079/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~More-dairy-products-are-in-cold-storage/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954439079/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~More-dairy-products-are-in-cold-storage/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:15:36 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310320 The USDA says more butter and cheese products are in cold storage than before. The amount of butter inventory at the end of March was 288.8 million pounds, compared to 256.2 million pounds in February.  The March butter stocks were lower than a year ago, when there was 323.1 million pounds in cold storage. Cheese […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954439079/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~More-dairy-products-are-in-cold-storage/feed/ 0The USDA says more butter and cheese products are in cold storage than before. The amount of butter inventory at the end of March was 288.8 million pounds, compared to 256.2 million pounds in February.  The March butter stocks were lower than a year ago, when there was 323.1 million pounds in cold storage. Cheese […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-higher-to-finish-the-week-10/ Cattle futures higher to finish the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954438788/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-to-finish-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954438788/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-to-finish-the-week/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:13:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310307 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, supported by an oversold bounce.  June live cattle closed $1.72 higher at $245.22 and August live cattle closed $1.50 higher at $241.65.  May feeder cattle closed $2.02 higher at $360.90 and August feeder cattle closed $2.42 higher at $361.77.  Direct cash cattle trade was […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954438788/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-to-finish-the-week/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, supported by an oversold bounce.  June live cattle closed $1.72 higher at $245.22 and August live cattle closed $1.50 higher at $241.65.  May feeder cattle closed $2.02 higher at $360.90 and August feeder cattle closed $2.42 higher at $361.77.  Direct cash cattle trade was […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-april-24-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 24, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954438791/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954438791/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:13:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310265 May corn $4.55, down 1/2 centMay soybeans $11.63 and 3/4, up 4 centsMay soybean meal $324.30, up $3.70May soybean oil 71.91, up 25 pointsMay Chicago wheat $6.08 and 1/4, down 2 and 1/2 centsJun. live cattle $245.22, up $1.72May feeder cattle $360.90, up $2.02Jun. lean hogs $101.90, down $1.55May Class III milk closed at $17.55, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954438791/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/feed/ 0May corn $4.55, down 1/2 centMay soybeans $11.63 and 3/4, up 4 centsMay soybean meal $324.30, up $3.70May soybean oil 71.91, up 25 pointsMay Chicago wheat $6.08 and 1/4, down 2 and 1/2 centsJun. live cattle $245.22, up $1.72May feeder cattle $360.90, up $2.02Jun. lean hogs $101.90, down $1.55May Class III milk closed at $17.55, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/trump-admin-eyes-new-fertilizer-plants-a-fix-to-address-high-fertilizer-costs/ Trump admin eyes new fertilizer plants, a fix to address high fertilizer costs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954438767/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Trump-admin-eyes-new-fertilizer-plants-a-fix-to-address-high-fertilizer-costs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954438767/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Trump-admin-eyes-new-fertilizer-plants-a-fix-to-address-high-fertilizer-costs/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:10:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310312 The Trump administration is working on a plan to increase domestic nitrogen fertilizer production and infrastructure in the United States. Following a Missouri farmer roundtable, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins told reporters, “America has off-shored for far too long, far too much of our fertilizer production, leaving us dangerously reliant on Russia and China.” Rollins tells […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954438767/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Trump-admin-eyes-new-fertilizer-plants-a-fix-to-address-high-fertilizer-costs/feed/ 1The Trump administration is working on a plan to increase domestic nitrogen fertilizer production and infrastructure in the United States. Following a Missouri farmer roundtable, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins told reporters, “America has off-shored for far too long, far too much of our fertilizer production, leaving us dangerously reliant on Russia and China.” Rollins tells […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/canadian-agri-food-group-aligns-with-us-ag-coalition-on-usmca/ Canadian agri-food group aligns with US. Ag Coalition on USMCA https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954438761/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Canadian-agrifood-group-aligns-with-US-Ag-Coalition-on-USMCA/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954438761/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Canadian-agrifood-group-aligns-with-US-Ag-Coalition-on-USMCA/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:10:45 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310313 The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance executive director says the U.S.-Canada-Mexico Agreement has benefited farmers on both sides of the border. Michael Harvey tells Brownfield he supports the work of the U.S. Agricultural Coalition for USMCA to ensure an agreement stays in place. “What they want is to just renew the agreement for 16 years as […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954438761/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Canadian-agrifood-group-aligns-with-US-Ag-Coalition-on-USMCA/feed/ 0The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance executive director says the U.S.-Canada-Mexico Agreement has benefited farmers on both sides of the border. Michael Harvey tells Brownfield he supports the work of the U.S. Agricultural Coalition for USMCA to ensure an agreement stays in place. “What they want is to just renew the agreement for 16 years as […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/second-round-of-usda-disaster-payments-announced-deadline-moved-to-august-12/ Second round of USDA disaster payments announced, deadline moved to August 12 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954437993/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Second-round-of-USDA-disaster-payments-announced-deadline-moved-to-August/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954437993/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Second-round-of-USDA-disaster-payments-announced-deadline-moved-to-August/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:54:57 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310314 The USDA has announced it will be issuing a second round of aid payments under the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program. Richard Fordyce, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, says the payments are for eligble producers who have approved program applications for losses due to natural disasters in calendar years 2023 and 2024. Speaking […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954437993/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Second-round-of-USDA-disaster-payments-announced-deadline-moved-to-August/feed/ 0The USDA has announced it will be issuing a second round of aid payments under the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program. Richard Fordyce, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, says the payments are for eligble producers who have approved program applications for losses due to natural disasters in calendar years 2023 and 2024. Speaking […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/red-meat-poultry-in-cold-storage-lower-than-last-year/ Red meat, poultry in cold storage lower than last year https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954437675/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Red-meat-poultry-in-cold-storage-lower-than-last-year/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954437675/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Red-meat-poultry-in-cold-storage-lower-than-last-year/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:48:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310267 Demand had a big impact on U.S. poultry in cold storage during March. The USDA says total poultry supplies at the end of last month were 5% below a year ago at 1.025 billion pounds despite a 10% year-over-year rise in monthly production. That included a 3% decline from last year for chicken supplies at […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954437675/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Red-meat-poultry-in-cold-storage-lower-than-last-year/feed/ 0Demand had a big impact on U.S. poultry in cold storage during March. The USDA says total poultry supplies at the end of last month were 5% below a year ago at 1.025 billion pounds despite a 10% year-over-year rise in monthly production. That included a 3% decline from last year for chicken supplies at […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cash-rent-averages-unexpectedly-up-slightly-in-2025/ Cash rent averages unexpectedly up slightly in 2025 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954437633/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-rent-averages-unexpectedly-up-slightly-in/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954437633/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-rent-averages-unexpectedly-up-slightly-in/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:44:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310310 A farm management specialist at the University of Illinois says cash rent averages did a few unexpected things in 2025. Gary Schnitkey says despite the slumping ag economy, some Corn Belt land rental rates increased. “We saw rents stay the same to increase slightly.”  He says, “For example, on excellent quality land, cash rent went […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954437633/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-rent-averages-unexpectedly-up-slightly-in/feed/ 0A farm management specialist at the University of Illinois says cash rent averages did a few unexpected things in 2025. Gary Schnitkey says despite the slumping ag economy, some Corn Belt land rental rates increased. “We saw rents stay the same to increase slightly.”  He says, “For example, on excellent quality land, cash rent went […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-study-highlighting-role-of-sustainable-ag-practices-to-boosting-yields-and-lowering-costs/ New study highlighting role of sustainable ag practices to boosting yields and lowering costs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954437639/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-study-highlighting-role-of-sustainable-ag-practices-to-boosting-yields-and-lowering-costs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954437639/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-study-highlighting-role-of-sustainable-ag-practices-to-boosting-yields-and-lowering-costs/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:40:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310308 The vice president of sustainability at Farm Credit Services of America says a recent study is highlighting the economic benefits of conservation practices. Myriah Johnson says soil health practices are helping some farmers navigate tighter margins. “Yields could be boosted, which increases revenue,” she says. “Many of them also saw lower input costs. All of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954437639/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-study-highlighting-role-of-sustainable-ag-practices-to-boosting-yields-and-lowering-costs/feed/ 0The vice president of sustainability at Farm Credit Services of America says a recent study is highlighting the economic benefits of conservation practices. Myriah Johnson says soil health practices are helping some farmers navigate tighter margins. “Yields could be boosted, which increases revenue,” she says. “Many of them also saw lower input costs. All of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/weights-processing-pace-push-poultry-production-higher/ Weights, processing pace push poultry production higher https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954437642/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weights-processing-pace-push-poultry-production-higher/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954437642/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weights-processing-pace-push-poultry-production-higher/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:39:45 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310268 U.S. poultry production was up sharply in March. The USDA says 4.652 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome last month, rising 10% on the year thanks to a faster processing pace and heavier weights. Chicken accounted for 4.21 billion pounds of total monthly production, 10% higher than last year, with turkey at 431.632 million […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954437642/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weights-processing-pace-push-poultry-production-higher/feed/ 0U.S. poultry production was up sharply in March. The USDA says 4.652 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome last month, rising 10% on the year thanks to a faster processing pace and heavier weights. Chicken accounted for 4.21 billion pounds of total monthly production, 10% higher than last year, with turkey at 431.632 million […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/securing-fuel-ahead-of-time-helps-iowa-farmer-manage-rising-costs/ Securing fuel ahead of time helps Iowa farmer manage rising costs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954437081/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Securing-fuel-ahead-of-time-helps-Iowa-farmer-manage-rising-costs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954437081/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Securing-fuel-ahead-of-time-helps-Iowa-farmer-manage-rising-costs/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:32:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310306 A southwest Iowa farmer says securing fuel early helped him avoid recent price increases. Duane Aistrope (ay-strope) tells Brownfield, “I booked my fuel for all spring needs and half my fall needs back in January. That was one of the best moves I’ve ever done because I would hate to be buying fuel for the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954437081/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Securing-fuel-ahead-of-time-helps-Iowa-farmer-manage-rising-costs/feed/ 0A southwest Iowa farmer says securing fuel early helped him avoid recent price increases. Duane Aistrope (ay-strope) tells Brownfield, “I booked my fuel for all spring needs and half my fall needs back in January. That was one of the best moves I’ve ever done because I would hate to be buying fuel for the […]

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