Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Thu, 14 May 2026 21:04:45 +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-heading-into-friday-9/ Cattle futures lower heading into Friday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955984289/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-heading-into-Friday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955984289/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-heading-into-Friday/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 21:04:44 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311313 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle finished the day lower on technical selling. June live cattle closed $.72 lower at $252.07 and August live cattle closed $.32 lower at $246.15.  August feeder cattle closed $2.92 lower at $358 and September feeder cattle closed $2.75 lower at $355.22.  There was another light round […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955984289/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-heading-into-Friday/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle finished the day lower on technical selling. June live cattle closed $.72 lower at $252.07 and August live cattle closed $.32 lower at $246.15.  August feeder cattle closed $2.92 lower at $358 and September feeder cattle closed $2.75 lower at $355.22.  There was another light round […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-drop-on-lack-of-china-details-conab-update/ Soybeans drop on lack of China details, CONAB update https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955981079/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-drop-on-lack-of-China-details-CONAB-update/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955981079/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-drop-on-lack-of-China-details-CONAB-update/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 20:31:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311268 Soybeans were sharply lower on fund and technical selling. While ag trade was discussed with China, including soybeans, nothing concrete has been reported from the meeting as of yet. For now, China will likely continue to buy primarily from Brazil due to the price advantage. CONAB raised its production guess for Brazil another 0.5% to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955981079/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-drop-on-lack-of-China-details-CONAB-update/feed/ 0Soybeans were sharply lower on fund and technical selling. While ag trade was discussed with China, including soybeans, nothing concrete has been reported from the meeting as of yet. For now, China will likely continue to buy primarily from Brazil due to the price advantage. CONAB raised its production guess for Brazil another 0.5% to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/middle-east-conflict-continues-squeezing-global-fertilizer-production/ Middle East conflict continues squeezing global fertilizer production https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955980350/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Middle-East-conflict-continues-squeezing-global-fertilizer-production/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955980350/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Middle-East-conflict-continues-squeezing-global-fertilizer-production/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 20:29:11 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311311 The CEO of The Fertilizer Institute says disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East continue to affect global markets. In a Senate Ag Committee hearing on Wednesday, Corey Rosenbusch told attendees tighter global supplies are resulting in higher prices.   “The closure of the Strait of Hormuz impacted about 34% of globally traded […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955980350/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Middle-East-conflict-continues-squeezing-global-fertilizer-production/feed/ 0The CEO of The Fertilizer Institute says disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East continue to affect global markets. In a Senate Ag Committee hearing on Wednesday, Corey Rosenbusch told attendees tighter global supplies are resulting in higher prices.   “The closure of the Strait of Hormuz impacted about 34% of globally traded […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/uneven-emergence-could-cost-farmers-yield-potential/ Uneven emergence could cost farmers yield potential https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955980341/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Uneven-emergence-could-cost-farmers-yield-potential/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955980341/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Uneven-emergence-could-cost-farmers-yield-potential/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 20:28:53 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311310 An agronomist encourages corn and soybean growers to monitor stands as crops emerge. Ryan Peterson with WinField United says even emergence is extremely critical. “Let’s say you have two corn plants next to each other, and one of those corn plants emerges about two leaves later. Basically, that late-emerging corn plant is now a weed, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955980341/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Uneven-emergence-could-cost-farmers-yield-potential/feed/ 0An agronomist encourages corn and soybean growers to monitor stands as crops emerge. Ryan Peterson with WinField United says even emergence is extremely critical. “Let’s say you have two corn plants next to each other, and one of those corn plants emerges about two leaves later. Basically, that late-emerging corn plant is now a weed, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/hinson-calls-house-passage-of-e15-bill-a-major-victory-for-agriculture/ Hinson calls House passage of E15 bill a major victory for agriculture https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955979507/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hinson-calls-House-passage-of-E-bill-a-major-victory-for-agriculture/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955979507/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hinson-calls-House-passage-of-E-bill-a-major-victory-for-agriculture/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 20:15:42 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311308 U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says the bipartisan E15 bill that passed out of the House on Wednesday is a monumental moment for agriculture. “We know this is such a challenging time for our ag economy, and we should be using every single tool available to help support our farmers and our rural communities. The Nationwide […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955979507/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hinson-calls-House-passage-of-E-bill-a-major-victory-for-agriculture/feed/ 0U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says the bipartisan E15 bill that passed out of the House on Wednesday is a monumental moment for agriculture. “We know this is such a challenging time for our ag economy, and we should be using every single tool available to help support our farmers and our rural communities. The Nationwide […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-may-14-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 14, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955978796/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-May/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955978796/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-May/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 20:12:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311267 Jul. corn $4.67 and 1/2, down 15 and 1/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.92 and 1/2, down 36 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $332.50, down $6.00Jul. soybean oil 73.66, down 66 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.58, down 17 and 1/2 centsJun. live cattle $252.07, down 72 centsAug. feeder cattle $358.00, down $2.92Jun. lean hogs $99.52, down $1.35Jun. Class […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955978796/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-May/feed/ 0Jul. corn $4.67 and 1/2, down 15 and 1/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.92 and 1/2, down 36 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $332.50, down $6.00Jul. soybean oil 73.66, down 66 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.58, down 17 and 1/2 centsJun. live cattle $252.07, down 72 centsAug. feeder cattle $358.00, down $2.92Jun. lean hogs $99.52, down $1.35Jun. Class […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/alfalfa-weevil-pressure-rising-as-msu-questions-insecticide-timing-and-resistance/ Alfalfa weevil pressure rising as MSU questions insecticide timing and resistance https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955978751/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Alfalfa-weevil-pressure-rising-as-MSU-questions-insecticide-timing-and-resistance/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955978751/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Alfalfa-weevil-pressure-rising-as-MSU-questions-insecticide-timing-and-resistance/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 20:08:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311306 A field crops entomologist says increased alfalfa weevil pressure this season could be a result of control failures. Chris DiFonzo with Michigan State University tells Brownfield, “It was cold enough that the weather model said that egg hatch was just starting on weevils.” “If you sprayed a couple weeks ago and you’re seeing weevils now, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955978751/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Alfalfa-weevil-pressure-rising-as-MSU-questions-insecticide-timing-and-resistance/feed/ 0A field crops entomologist says increased alfalfa weevil pressure this season could be a result of control failures. Chris DiFonzo with Michigan State University tells Brownfield, “It was cold enough that the weather model said that egg hatch was just starting on weevils.” “If you sprayed a couple weeks ago and you’re seeing weevils now, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/2026/05/fcs-financial-field-notes-helping-farmers-manage-high-input-costs-at-planting/ FCS Financial Field Notes: Helping farmers manage high input costs at planting https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955977122/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FCS-Financial-Field-Notes-Helping-farmers-manage-high-input-costs-at-planting/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955977122/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FCS-Financial-Field-Notes-Helping-farmers-manage-high-input-costs-at-planting/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 19:58:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?p=311305 Chad McCullough with FCS Financial says ag lenders can help producers stay on track by regularly reviewing expenses and adjusting financial plans as conditions change throughout the year. “We can put together a relevant plan and at the same point making sure that the borrowers understand that even the cash flows that we do in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955977122/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FCS-Financial-Field-Notes-Helping-farmers-manage-high-input-costs-at-planting/feed/ 0Chad McCullough with FCS Financial says ag lenders can help producers stay on track by regularly reviewing expenses and adjusting financial plans as conditions change throughout the year. “We can put together a relevant plan and at the same point making sure that the borrowers understand that even the cash flows that we do in […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/grocery-prices-see-largest-monthly-increase-since-2022-driven-by-weather-events-trade-and-rising-fuel-costs/ Grocery prices see largest monthly increase since 2022, driven by weather events, trade, and rising fuel costs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955977074/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grocery-prices-see-largest-monthly-increase-since-driven-by-weather-events-trade-and-rising-fuel-costs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955977074/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grocery-prices-see-largest-monthly-increase-since-driven-by-weather-events-trade-and-rising-fuel-costs/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 19:51:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311301 A food economist says April food prices posted the largest month-to-month increase in four years. David Ortega with Michigan State University tells Brownfield there are still inflationary pressures impacting food costs. “Compared to a year ago, grocery prices are up 2.9%, and that is the largest yearly increase since August of 2023,” he says. “There’s very […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955977074/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grocery-prices-see-largest-monthly-increase-since-driven-by-weather-events-trade-and-rising-fuel-costs/feed/ 0A food economist says April food prices posted the largest month-to-month increase in four years. David Ortega with Michigan State University tells Brownfield there are still inflationary pressures impacting food costs. “Compared to a year ago, grocery prices are up 2.9%, and that is the largest yearly increase since August of 2023,” he says. “There’s very […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/minnesota-biofuels-leader-says-asa-tried-to-kill-the-bill-on-year-round-e15/ Minnesota Biofuels leader says ASA tried to “kill the bill” on year-round E15 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955976351/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-Biofuels-leader-says-ASA-tried-to-kill-the-bill-on-yearround-E/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955976351/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-Biofuels-leader-says-ASA-tried-to-kill-the-bill-on-yearround-E/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 19:48:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311300 The executive director of the Minnesota Biofuels Association says he was caught off guard by the American Soybean Association speaking up in opposition of nationwide year-round E15 this (last) week. Brian Werner tells Brownfield he’ll need to look further into a study by the University of Missouri’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute that ASA […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955976351/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-Biofuels-leader-says-ASA-tried-to-kill-the-bill-on-yearround-E/feed/ 0The executive director of the Minnesota Biofuels Association says he was caught off guard by the American Soybean Association speaking up in opposition of nationwide year-round E15 this (last) week. Brian Werner tells Brownfield he’ll need to look further into a study by the University of Missouri’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute that ASA […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/some-farmers-say-house-passed-e15-legislation-could-strengthen-corn-outlook/ Some farmers say House passed E15 legislation could strengthen corn outlook https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955976354/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Some-farmers-say-House-passed-E-legislation-could-strengthen-corn-outlook/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955976354/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Some-farmers-say-House-passed-E-legislation-could-strengthen-corn-outlook/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 19:44:57 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311297 Some farmers say the recently passed House version of nationwide, year-round E15 provides much needed certainty to the U.S. ag industry. “It’s been twenty years that we’ve been fighting for this,” he says. “We needed this. It gives us a lot of confidence.” Ohio farmer Eric Tipton says the added corn demand could help improve […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955976354/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Some-farmers-say-House-passed-E-legislation-could-strengthen-corn-outlook/feed/ 0Some farmers say the recently passed House version of nationwide, year-round E15 provides much needed certainty to the U.S. ag industry. “It’s been twenty years that we’ve been fighting for this,” he says. “We needed this. It gives us a lot of confidence.” Ohio farmer Eric Tipton says the added corn demand could help improve […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wisconsin-ag-leaders-support-neighbors-mental-health/ Wisconsin ag leaders support neighbors’ mental health https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955974722/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-ag-leaders-support-neighbors%e2%80%99-mental-health/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955974722/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-ag-leaders-support-neighbors%e2%80%99-mental-health/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 19:23:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311277 A group of farmers is reaching out to neighboring farms and families to make sure they are mentally okay. Neil Christenson is part of the Shawano County, Wisconsin’s Farm Bureau chapter and tells Brownfield that they put together sixty care packages to take to their neighbors. “As a farmer, I know how everyone is stressed […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955974722/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-ag-leaders-support-neighbors%e2%80%99-mental-health/feed/ 0A group of farmers is reaching out to neighboring farms and families to make sure they are mentally okay. Neil Christenson is part of the Shawano County, Wisconsin’s Farm Bureau chapter and tells Brownfield that they put together sixty care packages to take to their neighbors. “As a farmer, I know how everyone is stressed […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wisconsin-lawmaker-pleased-with-e15-house-vote/ Wisconsin lawmaker pleased with E15 House vote https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955973009/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-lawmaker-pleased-with-E-House-vote/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955973009/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-lawmaker-pleased-with-E-House-vote/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 19:12:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311287 The House of Representatives passed legislation that would make E15 available all year, nationwide. Wisconsin Congressman Derrick Van Orden says, “This is a fantastic thing for our farmers.” The 3rd District Republican tells Brownfield the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act is a win-win for farmers and consumers. “There’s no detrimental effect to the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955973009/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-lawmaker-pleased-with-E-House-vote/feed/ 0The House of Representatives passed legislation that would make E15 available all year, nationwide. Wisconsin Congressman Derrick Van Orden says, “This is a fantastic thing for our farmers.” The 3rd District Republican tells Brownfield the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act is a win-win for farmers and consumers. “There’s no detrimental effect to the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wheat-tour-shows-26-percent-decline-in-production-from-2025/ Wheat tour shows 26 percent decline in production from 2025 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955971578/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-tour-shows-percent-decline-in-production-from/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955971578/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-tour-shows-percent-decline-in-production-from/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 18:59:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311293 The U.S. is on track to produce the smallest winter wheat crop in nearly half of a century, largely due to the ongoing drought in the Central Plains.  Interim executive director with the Wheat Quality Council Sean Finnie says the damage seen on this year’s wheat tour was remarkable. “You would walk into a field […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955971578/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-tour-shows-percent-decline-in-production-from/feed/ 0The U.S. is on track to produce the smallest winter wheat crop in nearly half of a century, largely due to the ongoing drought in the Central Plains.  Interim executive director with the Wheat Quality Council Sean Finnie says the damage seen on this year’s wheat tour was remarkable. “You would walk into a field […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/as-beef-prices-rise-shoppers-shift-within-the-beef-case-and-challenge-traditional-demand-indicators/ As beef prices rise, shoppers shift within the beef case and challenge traditional demand indicators https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955969082/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~As-beef-prices-rise-shoppers-shift-within-the-beef-case-and-challenge-traditional-demand-indicators/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955969082/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~As-beef-prices-rise-shoppers-shift-within-the-beef-case-and-challenge-traditional-demand-indicators/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 18:32:47 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311292 In recent weeks the Choice/Select spread, which can be an indicator for beef demand, has been very narrow and in some instances negative.    University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine says historically that shift would indicate a weakening in demand.  A wide Choice/Select spread typically indicates strong consumer demand for premium cuts.  “I don’t think the Choice/Select spread means what it used to,” he says. “The reality is there’s very little Select in the marketplace right […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955969082/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~As-beef-prices-rise-shoppers-shift-within-the-beef-case-and-challenge-traditional-demand-indicators/feed/ 0In recent weeks the Choice/Select spread, which can be an indicator for beef demand, has been very narrow and in some instances negative.    University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine says historically that shift would indicate a weakening in demand.  A wide Choice/Select spread typically indicates strong consumer demand for premium cuts.  “I don’t think the Choice/Select spread means what it used to,” he says. “The reality is there’s very little Select in the marketplace right […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/economist-says-trump-administrations-rumored-beef-plan-was-unlikely-to-lower-retail-costs/ Economist says Trump administration’s rumored beef plan was unlikely to lower retail costs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955968326/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-says-Trump-administrations-rumored-beef-plan-was-unlikely-to-lower-retail-costs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955968326/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-says-Trump-administrations-rumored-beef-plan-was-unlikely-to-lower-retail-costs/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 18:25:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311289 An ag economist says the Trump administration’s recently floated plan aimed at lowering beef prices likely wouldn’t have moved the needle. Dr. David Anderson with Texas A&M University says, “I don’t think this would do very much to beef prices at all.”  On Monday, the Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump planned to temporarily reduce Tariff […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955968326/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-says-Trump-administrations-rumored-beef-plan-was-unlikely-to-lower-retail-costs/feed/ 0An ag economist says the Trump administration’s recently floated plan aimed at lowering beef prices likely wouldn’t have moved the needle. Dr. David Anderson with Texas A&M University says, “I don’t think this would do very much to beef prices at all.”  On Monday, the Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump planned to temporarily reduce Tariff […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/agronomist-says-2026-planting-season-could-be-one-of-the-earliest-on-record/ Agronomist says 2026 planting season could be one of the earliest on record https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955968329/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agronomist-says-planting-season-could-be-one-of-the-earliest-on-record/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955968329/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agronomist-says-planting-season-could-be-one-of-the-earliest-on-record/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 18:24:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311288 An agronomist says planting progress continues to move at a record pace in parts of the Midwest. Jordan Arndell, who covers southwest Indiana for Dekalb ASGROW, says many farmers in his area already have their crop in the ground.  “This time last year, we didn’t even have our first crop in the ground,” he says. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955968329/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agronomist-says-planting-season-could-be-one-of-the-earliest-on-record/feed/ 0An agronomist says planting progress continues to move at a record pace in parts of the Midwest. Jordan Arndell, who covers southwest Indiana for Dekalb ASGROW, says many farmers in his area already have their crop in the ground.  “This time last year, we didn’t even have our first crop in the ground,” he says. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-carbon-contract-tool-helping-farmers-evaluate-contracts-and-maximize-returns/ New carbon contract tool helping farmers evaluate contracts and maximize returns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955967624/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-carbon-contract-tool-helping-farmers-evaluate-contracts-and-maximize-returns/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955967624/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-carbon-contract-tool-helping-farmers-evaluate-contracts-and-maximize-returns/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 18:22:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311286 An ag attorney says carbon sequestration programs could be an opportunity for farmers to diversify their income. Todd Janzen with Janzen Schroeder Ag Law tells Brownfield, “There can be some additional revenue for the farm,” he says. “Each farmer needs to figure out for themselves whether it makes sense for their operation or not.” He says producers have […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955967624/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-carbon-contract-tool-helping-farmers-evaluate-contracts-and-maximize-returns/feed/ 0An ag attorney says carbon sequestration programs could be an opportunity for farmers to diversify their income. Todd Janzen with Janzen Schroeder Ag Law tells Brownfield, “There can be some additional revenue for the farm,” he says. “Each farmer needs to figure out for themselves whether it makes sense for their operation or not.” He says producers have […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/soybean-export-sales-continue-to-reflect-slow-global-demand/ Soybean export sales continue to reflect slow global demand https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955963472/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-export-sales-continue-to-reflect-slow-global-demand/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955963472/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-export-sales-continue-to-reflect-slow-global-demand/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 17:42:44 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311285 Soybean export sales fell to a marketing year low for the second consecutive week. The USDA says old crop soybean sales during the week ending May 7th were below average and while China was a buyer, it was a routine amount. Global demand for U.S. soybeans continues to be impacted by relatively high prices and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955963472/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-export-sales-continue-to-reflect-slow-global-demand/feed/ 0Soybean export sales fell to a marketing year low for the second consecutive week. The USDA says old crop soybean sales during the week ending May 7th were below average and while China was a buyer, it was a routine amount. Global demand for U.S. soybeans continues to be impacted by relatively high prices and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/congresswoman-hopeful-bipartisan-support-pushes-e15-through-senate/ Congresswoman hopeful bipartisan support pushes E15 through Senate https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955960949/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Congresswoman-hopeful-bipartisan-support-pushes-E-through-Senate/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955960949/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Congresswoman-hopeful-bipartisan-support-pushes-E-through-Senate/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 17:14:45 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311282 A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says the bipartisan support shown for nationwide E15 legislation should carry weight in the Senate. Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, a primary supporter of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, tells Brownfield… “We know that the farm economy is struggling. We know our corn growers are in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955960949/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Congresswoman-hopeful-bipartisan-support-pushes-E-through-Senate/feed/ 0A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says the bipartisan support shown for nationwide E15 legislation should carry weight in the Senate. Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, a primary supporter of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, tells Brownfield… “We know that the farm economy is struggling. We know our corn growers are in […]

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