Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Mon, 25 May 2026 13:40:48 +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/ag-economist-usmca-review-could-shape-north-american-farm-trade/ Ag economist: USMCA review could shape North American farm trade https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957255152/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-economist-USMCA-review-could-shape-North-American-farm-trade/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957255152/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-economist-USMCA-review-could-shape-North-American-farm-trade/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311714 An ag economist with the Ohio State University says U.S. agriculture should be paying close attention to the review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Ian Sheldon tells Brownfield “Mexico’s our number one agricultural export market and Canada’s number two.” Sheldon says he’s concerned about recent actions that conflict with the spirit of the USMCA, initiated by […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957255152/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-economist-USMCA-review-could-shape-North-American-farm-trade/feed/ 0An ag economist with the Ohio State University says U.S. agriculture should be paying close attention to the review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Ian Sheldon tells Brownfield “Mexico’s our number one agricultural export market and Canada’s number two.” Sheldon says he’s concerned about recent actions that conflict with the spirit of the USMCA, initiated by […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/boozman-says-standalone-nationwide-e15-bill-has-votes-to-pass-u-s-senate/ Boozman says standalone nationwide E15 bill has votes to pass U.S. Senate https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957237962/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Boozman-says-standalone-nationwide-E-bill-has-votes-to-pass-US-Senate/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957237962/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Boozman-says-standalone-nationwide-E-bill-has-votes-to-pass-US-Senate/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311713 The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says a standalone nationwide, year-round E15 bill has enough support to pass the Senate. John Boozman from Arkansas tells Brownfield “It’s one of the number one priorities we have to get done, that’s the view of the ag committee and majority leader, Senator Thune, besides being majority […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957237962/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Boozman-says-standalone-nationwide-E-bill-has-votes-to-pass-US-Senate/feed/ 0The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says a standalone nationwide, year-round E15 bill has enough support to pass the Senate. John Boozman from Arkansas tells Brownfield “It’s one of the number one priorities we have to get done, that’s the view of the ag committee and majority leader, Senator Thune, besides being majority […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/2026/05/iowa-dnrs-jace-elliott-on-2026-deer-season-outlook-population-trends/ Iowa DNR’s Jace Elliott on 2026 Deer Season Outlook & Population Trends https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957236312/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-DNR%e2%80%99s-Jace-Elliott-on-Deer-Season-Outlook-Population-Trends/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957236312/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-DNR%e2%80%99s-Jace-Elliott-on-Deer-Season-Outlook-Population-Trends/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 13:40:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?p=311731 The post Iowa DNR’s Jace Elliott on 2026 Deer Season Outlook & Population Trends appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957236312/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-DNR%e2%80%99s-Jace-Elliott-on-Deer-Season-Outlook-Population-Trends/feed/ 0The post Iowa DNR’s Jace Elliott on 2026 Deer Season Outlook & Population Trends appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

    
]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/2026/05/replant-likely-due-to-dry-conditions/ Replant Likely Due to Dry Conditions https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957233510/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Replant-Likely-Due-to-Dry-Conditions/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957233510/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Replant-Likely-Due-to-Dry-Conditions/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 12:35:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?p=311668 While there’s been excessive rains across much of Missouri, the Bootheel has been dry. Farmer Aaron Porter says that’s been affecting soybeans. Learn more in this Spotlight on Soybeans!

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957233510/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Replant-Likely-Due-to-Dry-Conditions/feed/ 0While there’s been excessive rains across much of Missouri, the Bootheel has been dry. Farmer Aaron Porter says that’s been affecting soybeans. Learn more in this Spotlight on Soybeans!

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/higher-placements-fewer-marketings-and-ongoing-drought-impacts/ Higher placements, fewer marketings, and ongoing drought impacts https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957232772/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Higher-placements-fewer-marketings-and-ongoing-drought-impacts/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957232772/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Higher-placements-fewer-marketings-and-ongoing-drought-impacts/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 12:22:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311729 An ag economist says there are a couple of factors contributing to the increase in cattle being placed into feedyards.     University of Tennessee ag economist Charley Martinez says placements were up 6 percent in the latest Cattle on Feed report from the USDA.  “Some of that could be cattle that were meant to be on wheat pasture, finally hitting the feedyard,” […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957232772/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Higher-placements-fewer-marketings-and-ongoing-drought-impacts/feed/ 0An ag economist says there are a couple of factors contributing to the increase in cattle being placed into feedyards.     University of Tennessee ag economist Charley Martinez says placements were up 6 percent in the latest Cattle on Feed report from the USDA.  “Some of that could be cattle that were meant to be on wheat pasture, finally hitting the feedyard,” […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-corn-finish-firm-ahead-of-memorial-day-weekend/ Soybeans, corn finish firm ahead of Memorial Day weekend https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957008966/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-finish-firm-ahead-of-Memorial-Day-weekend/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957008966/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-finish-firm-ahead-of-Memorial-Day-weekend/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 20:38:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311686 Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, padding the week’s gains. Planting and development conditions mostly look favorable and the trade’s waiting for new demand from China. There’s been a lot of talk about tariff reductions, but nothing’s been announced officially, and even if they’re buying routine amounts of U.S. beans, the bulk […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957008966/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-finish-firm-ahead-of-Memorial-Day-weekend/feed/ 0Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, padding the week’s gains. Planting and development conditions mostly look favorable and the trade’s waiting for new demand from China. There’s been a lot of talk about tariff reductions, but nothing’s been announced officially, and even if they’re buying routine amounts of U.S. beans, the bulk […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/economist-warns-sugar-producers-face-billion-dollar-losses-congress-calls-for-trade-investigation/ Economist warns sugar producers face billion-dollar losses, Congress calls for trade investigation https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957007515/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-warns-sugar-producers-face-billiondollar-losses-Congress-calls-for-trade-investigation/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957007515/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-warns-sugar-producers-face-billiondollar-losses-Congress-calls-for-trade-investigation/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 20:16:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311720 An ag economist says it’s likely U.S. sugar growers and processors will face significant losses this year without additional trade protections for the industry. “It’s going to be a big problem, it’s going to be a very, very big problem.” Shawn Arita with the Ag Risk Policy Center at North Dakota State University tells Brownfield the two-tiered […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957007515/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-warns-sugar-producers-face-billiondollar-losses-Congress-calls-for-trade-investigation/feed/ 0An ag economist says it’s likely U.S. sugar growers and processors will face significant losses this year without additional trade protections for the industry. “It’s going to be a big problem, it’s going to be a very, very big problem.” Shawn Arita with the Ag Risk Policy Center at North Dakota State University tells Brownfield the two-tiered […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/feeder-cattle-futures-sharply-lower-to-finish-the-week/ Feeder cattle futures sharply lower to finish the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957007097/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Feeder-cattle-futures-sharply-lower-to-finish-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957007097/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Feeder-cattle-futures-sharply-lower-to-finish-the-week/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 20:11:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311724 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed waiting for the On Feed numbers and feeders were sharply lower on fund liquidation. June live cattle closed $.15 higher at $249.30 and August live cattle closed $.25 higher at $239.60.  August feeder cattle closed $6.67 lower at $349.85 and September feeder cattle closed $6.47 lower […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957007097/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Feeder-cattle-futures-sharply-lower-to-finish-the-week/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed waiting for the On Feed numbers and feeders were sharply lower on fund liquidation. June live cattle closed $.15 higher at $249.30 and August live cattle closed $.25 higher at $239.60.  August feeder cattle closed $6.67 lower at $349.85 and September feeder cattle closed $6.47 lower […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-may-22-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 22, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957007067/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-May/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957007067/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-May/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 20:09:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311685 Jul. corn $4.63 and 1/4, up 1 centJul. soybeans $11.96 and 1/2, up 2 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal $331.90, up $3.50Jul. soybean oil 73.98, up 11 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.46 and 1/4, down 2 and 1/4 centsJun. live cattle $249.30, up 15 centsAug. feeder cattle $349.85, down $6.67Jun. lean hogs $95.70, up 62 centsJun. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957007067/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-May/feed/ 0Jul. corn $4.63 and 1/4, up 1 centJul. soybeans $11.96 and 1/2, up 2 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal $331.90, up $3.50Jul. soybean oil 73.98, up 11 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.46 and 1/4, down 2 and 1/4 centsJun. live cattle $249.30, up 15 centsAug. feeder cattle $349.85, down $6.67Jun. lean hogs $95.70, up 62 centsJun. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/fertilizer-shortages-likely-to-reduce-2027-crop-production-drive-commodity-prices/ Fertilizer shortages likely to reduce 2027 crop production, drive commodity prices https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957006182/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fertilizer-shortages-likely-to-reduce-crop-production-drive-commodity-prices/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957006182/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fertilizer-shortages-likely-to-reduce-crop-production-drive-commodity-prices/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 19:53:39 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311721 The CEO of domestic phosphate fertilizer producer Itafos says he expects shortages of fertilizers to eventually reduce the world’s grain supply. David Delaney says continued global supply chain disruptions are expected to impact crop production into 2027. “If you look at the next 12 months, there’s not going to be enough nitrogen or phosphate around […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957006182/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fertilizer-shortages-likely-to-reduce-crop-production-drive-commodity-prices/feed/ 0The CEO of domestic phosphate fertilizer producer Itafos says he expects shortages of fertilizers to eventually reduce the world’s grain supply. David Delaney says continued global supply chain disruptions are expected to impact crop production into 2027. “If you look at the next 12 months, there’s not going to be enough nitrogen or phosphate around […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/minnesota-soybean-ceo-china-will-remain-profit-tipping-point-for-years/ Minnesota Soybean CEO: China will remain profit “tipping point” for years https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957005987/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-Soybean-CEO-China-will-remain-profit-tipping-point-for-years/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957005987/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-Soybean-CEO-China-will-remain-profit-tipping-point-for-years/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 19:51:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311719 The CEO of the Minnesota Soybean Growers still sees China as a top soy export market despite ongoing trade disruptions. Tom Slunecka tells Brownfield. “Without a doubt China is still the tipping point of profitability for soybeans, and it will be for a long, long time.” But he says it’s important for the U.S. to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957005987/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-Soybean-CEO-China-will-remain-profit-tipping-point-for-years/feed/ 0The CEO of the Minnesota Soybean Growers still sees China as a top soy export market despite ongoing trade disruptions. Tom Slunecka tells Brownfield. “Without a doubt China is still the tipping point of profitability for soybeans, and it will be for a long, long time.” But he says it’s important for the U.S. to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/red-meat-in-cold-storage-fell-during-april-poultry-grew/ Red meat in cold storage fell during April, poultry grew https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957005816/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Red-meat-in-cold-storage-fell-during-April-poultry-grew/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957005816/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Red-meat-in-cold-storage-fell-during-April-poultry-grew/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 19:44:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311688 U.S. red meat in cold storage shrank during April, while poultry rose slightly. The USDA says that at the end of last month, frozen red meat totaled 861.293 million pounds, 4% below a year ago, with beef stocks down 3% at 408.343 million pounds, at least partially because of lower production, and pork 4% lower […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957005816/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Red-meat-in-cold-storage-fell-during-April-poultry-grew/feed/ 0U.S. red meat in cold storage shrank during April, while poultry rose slightly. The USDA says that at the end of last month, frozen red meat totaled 861.293 million pounds, 4% below a year ago, with beef stocks down 3% at 408.343 million pounds, at least partially because of lower production, and pork 4% lower […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-says-theres-more-cheese-and-butter-in-cold-storage/ USDA says there’s more cheese and butter in cold storage https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957004862/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-says-theres-more-cheese-and-butter-in-cold-storage/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957004862/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-says-theres-more-cheese-and-butter-in-cold-storage/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 19:32:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311718 The amount of cheese and butter in cold storage went up in April. USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service says natural cheese stocks rose one percent from March but were down one percent from April of 2025. The amount of butter in storage rose by six percent over March but was nine percent lower than April […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957004862/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-says-theres-more-cheese-and-butter-in-cold-storage/feed/ 0The amount of cheese and butter in cold storage went up in April. USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service says natural cheese stocks rose one percent from March but were down one percent from April of 2025. The amount of butter in storage rose by six percent over March but was nine percent lower than April […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/sugarbeet-struggles-continue-amid-low-prices-high-input-costs/ Sugarbeet struggles continue amid low prices, high input costs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957004796/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sugarbeet-struggles-continue-amid-low-prices-high-input-costs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957004796/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sugarbeet-struggles-continue-amid-low-prices-high-input-costs/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 19:24:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311716 2026 is setting up to be another difficult year for sugarbeet growers. Curtis Rainbolt with BASF says there are several negative factors. “It’s a down market. Sugar prices were down substantially last year, which impacts profitability. And input costs are up, so that’s also another challenge. And those factors unfortunately have carried over into 2026.” […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957004796/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sugarbeet-struggles-continue-amid-low-prices-high-input-costs/feed/ 02026 is setting up to be another difficult year for sugarbeet growers. Curtis Rainbolt with BASF says there are several negative factors. “It’s a down market. Sugar prices were down substantially last year, which impacts profitability. And input costs are up, so that’s also another challenge. And those factors unfortunately have carried over into 2026.” […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cattle-placements-rise-6-during-april/ Cattle placements rise 6% during April https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957004373/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-placements-rise-during-April/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957004373/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-placements-rise-during-April/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 19:22:45 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311687 The USDA says 1.702 million cattle were placed into U.S. feedlots during April. That was up 6% on the year and towards the high end of pre-report estimates, at least somewhat because of persistent drought conditions in many of the major feeding areas. Nebraska and Arizona were the only states showing a year-over-year decline. The […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957004373/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-placements-rise-during-April/feed/ 0The USDA says 1.702 million cattle were placed into U.S. feedlots during April. That was up 6% on the year and towards the high end of pre-report estimates, at least somewhat because of persistent drought conditions in many of the major feeding areas. Nebraska and Arizona were the only states showing a year-over-year decline. The […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/upper-midwest-alfalfa-off-to-a-slow-start/ Upper Midwest alfalfa off to a slow start https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957002411/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Upper-Midwest-alfalfa-off-to-a-slow-start/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957002411/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Upper-Midwest-alfalfa-off-to-a-slow-start/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 18:48:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311715 An agronomist says the first crop of alfalfa is not what many farmers were hoping for.  Jon Zuk with Winfield United tells Brownfield the cooler-than-normal weather and pests are why. “And that might contribute to some advantages to the alfalfa weevil as far as just starting to skeletonize some of those early stems and not […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957002411/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Upper-Midwest-alfalfa-off-to-a-slow-start/feed/ 0An agronomist says the first crop of alfalfa is not what many farmers were hoping for.  Jon Zuk with Winfield United tells Brownfield the cooler-than-normal weather and pests are why. “And that might contribute to some advantages to the alfalfa weevil as far as just starting to skeletonize some of those early stems and not […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cool-weather-stalling-crop-development/ Cool weather stalling crop development https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956995874/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cool-weather-stalling-crop-development/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956995874/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cool-weather-stalling-crop-development/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 17:07:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311710 A field agronomist for Burrus Seed says the latest cool stretch of weather has caused some corn and soybean emergence issues. Chris Brown, who covers the eastern two thirds of Illinois and southern half of Wisconsin, tells Brownfield, “We don’t have those growing degree units and that heat out there that really helps those plants […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956995874/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cool-weather-stalling-crop-development/feed/ 0A field agronomist for Burrus Seed says the latest cool stretch of weather has caused some corn and soybean emergence issues. Chris Brown, who covers the eastern two thirds of Illinois and southern half of Wisconsin, tells Brownfield, “We don’t have those growing degree units and that heat out there that really helps those plants […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/sutter-china-soybean-trade-could-level-out/ Sutter: China soybean trade could level out https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956995799/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sutter-China-soybean-trade-could-level-out/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956995799/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sutter-China-soybean-trade-could-level-out/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 17:02:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311705 U.S. Soybean Export Council CEO Jim Sutter says trade between the U.S. and China could level out following recent trade talks, but it’s not a guarantee. “One of the things we understand that has been agreed is that the tariffs will be kind of equalized between soybeans from all origins. So we’ll no longer be […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956995799/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sutter-China-soybean-trade-could-level-out/feed/ 0U.S. Soybean Export Council CEO Jim Sutter says trade between the U.S. and China could level out following recent trade talks, but it’s not a guarantee. “One of the things we understand that has been agreed is that the tariffs will be kind of equalized between soybeans from all origins. So we’ll no longer be […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rising-fuel-prices-add-pressure-to-cattle-operations/ Rising fuel prices add pressure to cattle operations https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956995802/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rising-fuel-prices-add-pressure-to-cattle-operations/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956995802/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rising-fuel-prices-add-pressure-to-cattle-operations/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 17:01:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311708 Livestock producers are adjusting to rising input costs related to the conflict in the Middle East. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association executive director Kaitlyn Root says it’s unreal how fast fuel prices have gone up. “Even just hauling hay. I was talking to a producer the other day that’s like ‘man, with this drought and we’re […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956995802/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rising-fuel-prices-add-pressure-to-cattle-operations/feed/ 0Livestock producers are adjusting to rising input costs related to the conflict in the Middle East. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association executive director Kaitlyn Root says it’s unreal how fast fuel prices have gone up. “Even just hauling hay. I was talking to a producer the other day that’s like ‘man, with this drought and we’re […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cash-dairy-prices-end-week-lower-2/ Cash dairy prices end week lower https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956995247/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-end-week-lower/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956995247/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-end-week-lower/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 16:57:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311707 Cash dairy prices were lower except for butter on Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was down $0.0075 at $0.68.  One sale was recorded at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0350 at $1.5050. One sale was recorded at that price.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.48.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was up $0.01 at $1.5350.  Twenty-three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.5250 to $1.5575.  Nonfat dry milk was down 0.02 at $2.0725.  Eighteen sales were recorded, ranging from $2.0650 to $2.0850.  The Chicago Mercantile Exchange will be […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956995247/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-end-week-lower/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were lower except for butter on Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was down $0.0075 at $0.68.  One sale was recorded at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0350 at $1.5050. One sale was recorded at that price.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.48.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was up $0.01 at $1.5350.  Twenty-three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.5250 to $1.5575.  Nonfat dry milk was down 0.02 at $2.0725.  Eighteen sales were recorded, ranging from $2.0650 to $2.0850.  The Chicago Mercantile Exchange will be […]

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