Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:36:36 +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/house-appropriations-committee-debates-usda-funding-cuts-under-consideration/ House Appropriations Committee debates USDA funding cuts, Dems say it’s no time to do less for farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954820955/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~House-Appropriations-Committee-debates-USDA-funding-cuts-Dems-say-its-no-time-to-do-less-for-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954820955/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~House-Appropriations-Committee-debates-USDA-funding-cuts-Dems-say-its-no-time-to-do-less-for-farmers/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:34:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310519 The U.S. House Appropriation Committee began the full markup of USDA’s 2027 budget with split support. Subcommittee Chair Andy Harris says a 1.4 percent decrease is necessary for fiscal responsibility. “There are critical things that do warrant support, we want to keep working with the minority as we move this bill forward through the process,” […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954820955/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~House-Appropriations-Committee-debates-USDA-funding-cuts-Dems-say-its-no-time-to-do-less-for-farmers/feed/ 0The U.S. House Appropriation Committee began the full markup of USDA’s 2027 budget with split support. Subcommittee Chair Andy Harris says a 1.4 percent decrease is necessary for fiscal responsibility. “There are critical things that do warrant support, we want to keep working with the minority as we move this bill forward through the process,” […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2761/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954819632/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954819632/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:03:10 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310517 There’s another light round of direct cash cattle trade underway.  Live deals in Texas at $256.  Bids have surfaced in other areas at $255 and $256 live.  Asking prices remain elusive.  It was a solid day of business on Tuesday with Live deals in the South $10 higher than the prior week’s weighted averages.  Dressed […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954819632/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0There’s another light round of direct cash cattle trade underway.  Live deals in Texas at $256.  Bids have surfaced in other areas at $255 and $256 live.  Asking prices remain elusive.  It was a solid day of business on Tuesday with Live deals in the South $10 higher than the prior week’s weighted averages.  Dressed […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-house-advances-right-to-repair-bill-for-farmers/ Iowa House advances Right to Repair bill for farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954818516/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-House-advances-Right-to-Repair-bill-for-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954818516/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-House-advances-Right-to-Repair-bill-for-farmers/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:40:40 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310516 Iowa is a step closer to implementing its own Right to Repair law. House lawmakers have passed a bill to give farmers access to tools and resources to more easily repair farm equipment, as well as more access to data collected on their machines. Republican Representative Derek Wulf of Hudson says software locks and corporate […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954818516/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-House-advances-Right-to-Repair-bill-for-farmers/feed/ 0Iowa is a step closer to implementing its own Right to Repair law. House lawmakers have passed a bill to give farmers access to tools and resources to more easily repair farm equipment, as well as more access to data collected on their machines. Republican Representative Derek Wulf of Hudson says software locks and corporate […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/red-crown-rot-another-challenge-for-central-illinois-farmer/ Red crown rot another challenge for central Illinois farmer https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954814799/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Red-crown-rot-another-challenge-for-central-Illinois-farmer/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954814799/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Red-crown-rot-another-challenge-for-central-Illinois-farmer/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:38:53 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310514 A central Illinois farmer says red crown rot has become a new challenge to manage. Ken Franklin, who grows soybeans in Christian County, says the disease has impacted his operation the last two seasons. “It was kind of new to us.”  He says, “It looked like SDS (sudden death syndrome) kind of, but not really, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954814799/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Red-crown-rot-another-challenge-for-central-Illinois-farmer/feed/ 0A central Illinois farmer says red crown rot has become a new challenge to manage. Ken Franklin, who grows soybeans in Christian County, says the disease has impacted his operation the last two seasons. “It was kind of new to us.”  He says, “It looked like SDS (sudden death syndrome) kind of, but not really, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/some-ag-groups-say-crop-protection-access-at-risk-in-house-farm-bill-debate/ Some ag groups say crop protection access at risk in House Farm Bill debate https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954813272/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Some-ag-groups-say-crop-protection-access-at-risk-in-House-Farm-Bill-debate/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954813272/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Some-ag-groups-say-crop-protection-access-at-risk-in-House-Farm-Bill-debate/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:09:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310507 The president of the American Soybean Association says a key farm bill provision could impact the future availability of crop protection products.  Ohio farmer Scott Metzger says the proposed legislation would prevent state governments from mandating pesticide labeling requirements that differ from EPA’s guidance.  “We need to have access to all of the tools in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954813272/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Some-ag-groups-say-crop-protection-access-at-risk-in-House-Farm-Bill-debate/feed/ 0The president of the American Soybean Association says a key farm bill provision could impact the future availability of crop protection products.  Ohio farmer Scott Metzger says the proposed legislation would prevent state governments from mandating pesticide labeling requirements that differ from EPA’s guidance.  “We need to have access to all of the tools in […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ag-groups-tout-usmca-at-nafbs-washington-watch/ Ag groups tout USMCA at NAFB’s Washington Watch https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954812738/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-groups-tout-USMCA-at-NAFBs-Washington-Watch/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954812738/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-groups-tout-USMCA-at-NAFBs-Washington-Watch/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:57:11 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310508 Some ag groups say the upcoming review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement could help provide stability for farmers moving forward. Andy LaVigne with the American Seed Trade Association says USMCA needs to move forward. “It’s vitally important as we all know to American agriculture,” LaVigne said. “Those two markets are absolutely key. It’s key to seed […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954812738/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-groups-tout-USMCA-at-NAFBs-Washington-Watch/feed/ 0Some ag groups say the upcoming review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement could help provide stability for farmers moving forward. Andy LaVigne with the American Seed Trade Association says USMCA needs to move forward. “It’s vitally important as we all know to American agriculture,” LaVigne said. “Those two markets are absolutely key. It’s key to seed […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/chairman-thompson-says-house-farm-bill-passage-likely-on-thursday/ Chairman Thompson says House farm bill passage likely on Thursday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954812159/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Chairman-Thompson-says-House-farm-bill-passage-likely-on-Thursday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954812159/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Chairman-Thompson-says-House-farm-bill-passage-likely-on-Thursday/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:46:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310502 House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson says he expects the full U.S. House to pass its farm bill on Thursday. “With any degree of luck, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 will be passed out of the House by noon (Thursday).” Speaking with farm broadcasters at the NAFB’s 2026 Washington Watch […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954812159/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Chairman-Thompson-says-House-farm-bill-passage-likely-on-Thursday/feed/ 0House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson says he expects the full U.S. House to pass its farm bill on Thursday. “With any degree of luck, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 will be passed out of the House by noon (Thursday).” Speaking with farm broadcasters at the NAFB’s 2026 Washington Watch […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/the-cost-of-prop-12/ The cost of Prop 12 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954812162/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-cost-of-Prop/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954812162/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-cost-of-Prop/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:46:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310500 An economist with the National Pork Producers Council says new data shows California’s Proposition 12 is having a negative impact on both pork producers and consumers. Holly Cook Anderson says information from the USDA and analysis from researchers at Noth Dakota State University found the law continues to drive up prices and hurt demand. “California […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954812162/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-cost-of-Prop/feed/ 0An economist with the National Pork Producers Council says new data shows California’s Proposition 12 is having a negative impact on both pork producers and consumers. Holly Cook Anderson says information from the USDA and analysis from researchers at Noth Dakota State University found the law continues to drive up prices and hurt demand. “California […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/higher-diesel-prices-costing-farmers-more-in-2026/ Higher diesel prices costing farmers more in 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954803663/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Higher-diesel-prices-costing-farmers-more-in/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954803663/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Higher-diesel-prices-costing-farmers-more-in/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=310239 Energy market volatility could cost farmers more in 2026. In this episode of Managing for Profit, David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights discusses the broader impact higher diesel prices could have on the ag economy.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954803663/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Higher-diesel-prices-costing-farmers-more-in/feed/ 0Energy market volatility could cost farmers more in 2026. In this episode of Managing for Profit, David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights discusses the broader impact higher diesel prices could have on the ag economy.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/the-industry-continues-to-watch-closely-as-uncertainty-surrounds-mexican-live-cattle-imports/ The industry continues to watch closely as uncertainty surrounds Mexican live cattle imports https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954799994/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-industry-continues-to-watch-closely-as-uncertainty-surrounds-Mexican-live-cattle-imports/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954799994/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-industry-continues-to-watch-closely-as-uncertainty-surrounds-Mexican-live-cattle-imports/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:45:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310496 The owner of one of the largest stockyards in the country says he doesn’t expect live cattle imports from Mexico to resume anytime soon. Jackie Moore tells Brownfield it’s the wrong time of year.  “It’s summertime.  If it’s the dead of winter you’re not going to have many worms when it’s zero outside in our […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954799994/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-industry-continues-to-watch-closely-as-uncertainty-surrounds-Mexican-live-cattle-imports/feed/ 0The owner of one of the largest stockyards in the country says he doesn’t expect live cattle imports from Mexico to resume anytime soon. Jackie Moore tells Brownfield it’s the wrong time of year.  “It’s summertime.  If it’s the dead of winter you’re not going to have many worms when it’s zero outside in our […]

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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 the southern, eastern U.S. https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954633167/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Unseasonably-cool-but-drier-pattern-for-much-of-the-Heartland-wet-in-the-southern-eastern-US/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954633167/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Unseasonably-cool-but-drier-pattern-for-much-of-the-Heartland-wet-in-the-southern-eastern-US/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=310341 Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day calls for the likelihood of cooler-than-normal conditions in most areas east of the Rockies, while warmer-than-normal weather will dominate the Northwest. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation across much of the country should contrast with drier-than-normal weather in the Pacific Northwest and portions of the mid-South and upper Midwest.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954633167/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Unseasonably-cool-but-drier-pattern-for-much-of-the-Heartland-wet-in-the-southern-eastern-US/feed/ 0Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day calls for the likelihood of cooler-than-normal conditions in most areas east of the Rockies, while warmer-than-normal weather will dominate the Northwest. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation across much of the country should contrast with drier-than-normal weather in the Pacific Northwest and portions of the mid-South and upper Midwest.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/trump-admin-targets-fertilizer-costs-with-domestic-production-permitting-push/ Trump admin targets fertilizer costs with domestic production, permitting push https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954797927/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Trump-admin-targets-fertilizer-costs-with-domestic-production-permitting-push/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954797927/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Trump-admin-targets-fertilizer-costs-with-domestic-production-permitting-push/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:58:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310494 U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins says the Trump administration is moving forward with plans that should help lower fertilizer prices. “For years American farmers and ranchers have faced high fertilizer prices, not least because of consolidation,” she said. “It’s led to fewer options and higher prices in the marketplace.” Speaking with reporters from the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954797927/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Trump-admin-targets-fertilizer-costs-with-domestic-production-permitting-push/feed/ 0U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins says the Trump administration is moving forward with plans that should help lower fertilizer prices. “For years American farmers and ranchers have faced high fertilizer prices, not least because of consolidation,” she said. “It’s led to fewer options and higher prices in the marketplace.” Speaking with reporters from the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/brownfield-ag-weather-today-1279/ Brownfield Ag Weather Today https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954796754/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954796754/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=310491 At mid-week, any lingering severe weather will stretch from the middle Atlantic States to the Gulf Coast. Rainfall associated with the Southern storminess could total 1 to 3 inches or more, with lighter amounts expected along and near the southern Atlantic Coast. Late in the week, another round of drought-easing rain should develop across southern […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954796754/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/feed/ 0At mid-week, any lingering severe weather will stretch from the middle Atlantic States to the Gulf Coast. Rainfall associated with the Southern storminess could total 1 to 3 inches or more, with lighter amounts expected along and near the southern Atlantic Coast. Late in the week, another round of drought-easing rain should develop across southern […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-higher-heading-into-midweek-3/ Cattle futures higher heading into midweek https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954762407/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-heading-into-midweek/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954762407/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-heading-into-midweek/#respond Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:41:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310484 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle closed higher, supported by tight available supplies and continued solid demand.  June live cattle closed $4.55 higher at $253.50 and August live cattle closed $3.72 higher at $249.10. May feeder cattle closed $4.27 higher at $371.72 and August feeder cattle closed $4.80 higher at $373.07.  There […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954762407/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-heading-into-midweek/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle closed higher, supported by tight available supplies and continued solid demand.  June live cattle closed $4.55 higher at $253.50 and August live cattle closed $3.72 higher at $249.10. May feeder cattle closed $4.27 higher at $371.72 and August feeder cattle closed $4.80 higher at $373.07.  There […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/wheat-extends-gains-on-crop-ratings-drought-concerns/ Wheat extends gains on crop ratings, drought concerns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954761414/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-extends-gains-on-crop-ratings-drought-concerns/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954761414/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-extends-gains-on-crop-ratings-drought-concerns/#respond Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:34:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310417 Soybeans were mixed, adjusting spreads. Planting is 23% complete, the fastest start to the season on record, and emergence is considerably ahead of the five-year average. There are still some uncertainties about the 2026 U.S. planted area total. Beans continue to wait for any fresh news about the expected trade meeting with China next month. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954761414/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-extends-gains-on-crop-ratings-drought-concerns/feed/ 0Soybeans were mixed, adjusting spreads. Planting is 23% complete, the fastest start to the season on record, and emergence is considerably ahead of the five-year average. There are still some uncertainties about the 2026 U.S. planted area total. Beans continue to wait for any fresh news about the expected trade meeting with China next month. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wisconsin-farmers-await-good-weather-field-conditions/ Wisconsin farmers await good weather, field conditions https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954760982/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-farmers-await-good-weather-field-conditions/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954760982/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-farmers-await-good-weather-field-conditions/#respond Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:29:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310479 Many farmers in Wisconsin have been forced to wait for drier weather and better field conditions. Evan Schrauth operates a dairy farm in Fond du Lac County. He tells Brownfield, “Quite a bit of rain, some high winds, and lost power. That seems to be the story everywhere.” Schrauth says there has been very little […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954760982/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-farmers-await-good-weather-field-conditions/feed/ 0Many farmers in Wisconsin have been forced to wait for drier weather and better field conditions. Evan Schrauth operates a dairy farm in Fond du Lac County. He tells Brownfield, “Quite a bit of rain, some high winds, and lost power. That seems to be the story everywhere.” Schrauth says there has been very little […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/pesticide-provision-stalls-farm-bill-discussion/ Pesticide provision stalls farm bill discussion https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954760967/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Pesticide-provision-stalls-farm-bill-discussion/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954760967/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Pesticide-provision-stalls-farm-bill-discussion/#respond Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:28:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310480 The director of the Gardner Agricultural Policy Program at the University of Illinois says pesticides have become a sticking point in farm bill negotiations. Jonathan Coppess says language aimed at prohibiting states from imposing labeling requirements or health warnings on pesticides that differ from EPA approval has stalled the bill in the Rules Committee. “Changes […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954760967/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Pesticide-provision-stalls-farm-bill-discussion/feed/ 0The director of the Gardner Agricultural Policy Program at the University of Illinois says pesticides have become a sticking point in farm bill negotiations. Jonathan Coppess says language aimed at prohibiting states from imposing labeling requirements or health warnings on pesticides that differ from EPA approval has stalled the bill in the Rules Committee. “Changes […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-april-28-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 28, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954760064/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954760064/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/#respond Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:12:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=310413 May corn $4.65 and 1/4, up 4 and 1/2 centsMay soybeans $11.73, down 4 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal $333.40, down 40 centsMay soybean oil 73.38, up 112 pointsMay Chicago wheat $6.49, up 27 and 1/2 centsJun. live cattle $253.55, up $4.55May feeder cattle $371.72, up $4.27Jun. lean hogs $101.97, down 20 centsMay Class III […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954760064/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-April/feed/ 0May corn $4.65 and 1/4, up 4 and 1/2 centsMay soybeans $11.73, down 4 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal $333.40, down 40 centsMay soybean oil 73.38, up 112 pointsMay Chicago wheat $6.49, up 27 and 1/2 centsJun. live cattle $253.55, up $4.55May feeder cattle $371.72, up $4.27Jun. lean hogs $101.97, down 20 centsMay Class III […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-turkey-leader-points-to-europe-as-model-for-avian-flu-protection/ Iowa turkey leader points to Europe as model for avian flu protection https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954760010/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-turkey-leader-points-to-Europe-as-model-for-avian-flu-protection/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954760010/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-turkey-leader-points-to-Europe-as-model-for-avian-flu-protection/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:10:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310478 The executive director of the Iowa Turkey Federation suggests the U.S. should follow the lead of countries that vaccinate flocks for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Gretta Irwin tells Brownfield domestic growers want to be able to do more to protect birds against HPAI. “Recently I did have the opportunity to go to France and see […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954760010/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-turkey-leader-points-to-Europe-as-model-for-avian-flu-protection/feed/ 1The executive director of the Iowa Turkey Federation suggests the U.S. should follow the lead of countries that vaccinate flocks for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Gretta Irwin tells Brownfield domestic growers want to be able to do more to protect birds against HPAI. “Recently I did have the opportunity to go to France and see […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/profit-margins-tight-as-farmers-face-another-uncertain-season/ Profit margins tight as farmers face another uncertain season https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954757520/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Profit-margins-tight-as-farmers-face-another-uncertain-season/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954757520/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Profit-margins-tight-as-farmers-face-another-uncertain-season/#respond Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:22:36 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310477 A pair of farmers say ongoing market volatility is leaving little room for error for this year’s growing season. South-central Nebraska farmer Randy Uhrmacher margins continue to be under pressure. “The bleeding may have slowed down a little bit with crop prices going up some, but they’re still not at profitable levels.” He says diesel […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954757520/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Profit-margins-tight-as-farmers-face-another-uncertain-season/feed/ 0A pair of farmers say ongoing market volatility is leaving little room for error for this year’s growing season. South-central Nebraska farmer Randy Uhrmacher margins continue to be under pressure. “The bleeding may have slowed down a little bit with crop prices going up some, but they’re still not at profitable levels.” He says diesel […]

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