Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Wed, 27 May 2026 19:43:51 +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/secretary-naig-praises-iowa-water-quality-package/ Secretary Naig praises Iowa water quality package https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957382079/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Secretary-Naig-praises-Iowa-water-quality-package/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957382079/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Secretary-Naig-praises-Iowa-water-quality-package/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 19:25:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311860 Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says the recently concluded state legislative session was highlighted by a historic investment in clean water. He tells Brownfield the “Farm to Faucet” water quality package realigns existing resources without raising taxes and focuses investments where they deliver the greatest impact. “It totals $320 million over the next 12 years […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957382079/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Secretary-Naig-praises-Iowa-water-quality-package/feed/ 0Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says the recently concluded state legislative session was highlighted by a historic investment in clean water. He tells Brownfield the “Farm to Faucet” water quality package realigns existing resources without raising taxes and focuses investments where they deliver the greatest impact. “It totals $320 million over the next 12 years […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/weather-delays-pushing-some-eastern-corn-belt-farmers-toward-final-planting-dates/ Weather delays pushing some Eastern Corn Belt farmers toward final planting dates https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957381986/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weather-delays-pushing-some-Eastern-Corn-Belt-farmers-toward-final-planting-dates/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957381986/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weather-delays-pushing-some-Eastern-Corn-Belt-farmers-toward-final-planting-dates/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 19:20:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311851 Many farmers in the Eastern Corn Belt continue to face weather delays as the planting deadline for crop insurance nears.  Jason Williamson, with Ohio-based Williamson Crop Insurance, says the final planting date for most areas in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan is June 5th for corn and June 20th for soybeans. “For each day that it’s planted after the final plant date, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957381986/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weather-delays-pushing-some-Eastern-Corn-Belt-farmers-toward-final-planting-dates/feed/ 0Many farmers in the Eastern Corn Belt continue to face weather delays as the planting deadline for crop insurance nears.  Jason Williamson, with Ohio-based Williamson Crop Insurance, says the final planting date for most areas in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan is June 5th for corn and June 20th for soybeans. “For each day that it’s planted after the final plant date, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/mental-health-in-ag-day-proposal-is-nice-but-not-enough/ Mental Health in Ag Day proposal is “nice but not enough” https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957381989/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Mental-Health-in-Ag-Day-proposal-is-%e2%80%9cnice-but-not-enough%e2%80%9d/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957381989/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Mental-Health-in-Ag-Day-proposal-is-%e2%80%9cnice-but-not-enough%e2%80%9d/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 19:18:47 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311849 A farmer and an agriculture professional applaud legislation that would designate May 29th as Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day, but say families need help, too. Jeff Ditzenberger is a former farmer who attempted suicide nearly thirty years ago, and founded TUGS, a nonprofit organization to help people suffering from depression and anxiety.  He tells […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957381989/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Mental-Health-in-Ag-Day-proposal-is-%e2%80%9cnice-but-not-enough%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0A farmer and an agriculture professional applaud legislation that would designate May 29th as Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day, but say families need help, too. Jeff Ditzenberger is a former farmer who attempted suicide nearly thirty years ago, and founded TUGS, a nonprofit organization to help people suffering from depression and anxiety.  He tells […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/msus-landscape-intelligence-network-plans-to-evaluate-and-forecast-land-management-impacts/ MSU’s Landscape Intelligence Network plans to evaluate and forecast land management impacts https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957381356/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MSU%e2%80%99s-Landscape-Intelligence-Network-plans-to-evaluate-and-forecast-land-management-impacts/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957381356/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MSU%e2%80%99s-Landscape-Intelligence-Network-plans-to-evaluate-and-forecast-land-management-impacts/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 19:03:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311853 Michigan State University is developing a new initiative focused on monitoring and improving the resilience of agricultural and grazing landscapes. Supply Chain and Resilience Advisor for the Landscape Intelligence Network’s Ian Olson tells Brownfield the working lands collaborative will use modeling tools to address challenges throughout the food supply chain. “That help evaluate the health […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957381356/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MSU%e2%80%99s-Landscape-Intelligence-Network-plans-to-evaluate-and-forecast-land-management-impacts/feed/ 0Michigan State University is developing a new initiative focused on monitoring and improving the resilience of agricultural and grazing landscapes. Supply Chain and Resilience Advisor for the Landscape Intelligence Network’s Ian Olson tells Brownfield the working lands collaborative will use modeling tools to address challenges throughout the food supply chain. “That help evaluate the health […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/fertilizer-institute-ceo-says-just-in-time-supply-chain-has-hit-tipping-point/ Fertilizer Institute CEO says just-in-time supply chain has hit tipping point https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957381359/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fertilizer-Institute-CEO-says-justintime-supply-chain-has-hit-tipping-point/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957381359/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fertilizer-Institute-CEO-says-justintime-supply-chain-has-hit-tipping-point/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 19:02:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311854 The president and CEO of the Fertilizer Institute says the U.S. fertilizer supply chain’s just-in-time system has reached a tipping point. Corey Rosenbusch says over time, the system has changed from flexible and predictable, to strained and reactive. “I think this may really start to change the behavior going forward where we actually may move […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957381359/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fertilizer-Institute-CEO-says-justintime-supply-chain-has-hit-tipping-point/feed/ 0The president and CEO of the Fertilizer Institute says the U.S. fertilizer supply chain’s just-in-time system has reached a tipping point. Corey Rosenbusch says over time, the system has changed from flexible and predictable, to strained and reactive. “I think this may really start to change the behavior going forward where we actually may move […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/dot-temporarily-suspends-hours-of-service-rules-for-fertilizer-haulers/ DOT temporarily suspends hours-of-service rules for fertilizer haulers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957380732/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~DOT-temporarily-suspends-hoursofservice-rules-for-fertilizer-haulers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957380732/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~DOT-temporarily-suspends-hoursofservice-rules-for-fertilizer-haulers/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 18:50:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311850 The U.S. Department of Transportation has temporarily removed hours of service regulations for fertilizer deliveries in more than 30 states. Drivers hauling fertilizers can now drive up to 16 hours in one day, compared to up to 11 hours in a 14-hour window. Read the waiver. The goal is to allow more flexibility so fertilizers […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957380732/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~DOT-temporarily-suspends-hoursofservice-rules-for-fertilizer-haulers/feed/ 0The U.S. Department of Transportation has temporarily removed hours of service regulations for fertilizer deliveries in more than 30 states. Drivers hauling fertilizers can now drive up to 16 hours in one day, compared to up to 11 hours in a 14-hour window. Read the waiver. The goal is to allow more flexibility so fertilizers […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/lack-of-new-farmers-worries-local-food-leaders-in-michigan/ Lack of new farmers worries local food leaders in Michigan https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957380474/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lack-of-new-farmers-worries-local-food-leaders-in-Michigan/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957380474/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lack-of-new-farmers-worries-local-food-leaders-in-Michigan/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 18:42:47 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311847 A regional food hub executive director says the lack of beginning farmers this season is raising concerns about the future of local food production. Brian Schorr with Flint Fresh tells Brownfield his entire career there’s been a steady wave of new farmers every year. “What’s odd this year is that there’s not another 20 coming,” […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957380474/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lack-of-new-farmers-worries-local-food-leaders-in-Michigan/feed/ 0A regional food hub executive director says the lack of beginning farmers this season is raising concerns about the future of local food production. Brian Schorr with Flint Fresh tells Brownfield his entire career there’s been a steady wave of new farmers every year. “What’s odd this year is that there’s not another 20 coming,” […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-farmer-reports-strong-corn-conditions-slow-soybean-emergence/ Iowa farmer reports strong corn conditions, slow soybean emergence https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957380066/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-farmer-reports-strong-corn-conditions-slow-soybean-emergence/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957380066/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-farmer-reports-strong-corn-conditions-slow-soybean-emergence/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 18:30:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311845 Spring planting has wrapped up for south-central Iowa farmer Steve Kuiper. “We’ve got some spots that we may go patch in a little bit where we’ve had some drowned-out areas or eroded areas. To be determined. We want to kind of wait and see.” He tells Brownfield soybean emergence has been slow. “I think everybody […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957380066/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-farmer-reports-strong-corn-conditions-slow-soybean-emergence/feed/ 0Spring planting has wrapped up for south-central Iowa farmer Steve Kuiper. “We’ve got some spots that we may go patch in a little bit where we’ve had some drowned-out areas or eroded areas. To be determined. We want to kind of wait and see.” He tells Brownfield soybean emergence has been slow. “I think everybody […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/argentina-export-tax-cuts-could-pressure-u-s-grain-markets/ Argentina export tax cuts could pressure U.S. grain markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957378167/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Argentina-export-tax-cuts-could-pressure-US-grain-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957378167/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Argentina-export-tax-cuts-could-pressure-US-grain-markets/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 17:46:59 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311843 A grains and oil seeds analyst says Argentina’s plan to reduce export taxes could put U.S. ag commodities at a competitive disadvantage. Marc Rosenbohm with Terrain says the country will gradually reduce its levies on corn and soybeans through 2028. “The Argentina farmer would see a bit higher price domestically, which incentivizes a bit of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957378167/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Argentina-export-tax-cuts-could-pressure-US-grain-markets/feed/ 0A grains and oil seeds analyst says Argentina’s plan to reduce export taxes could put U.S. ag commodities at a competitive disadvantage. Marc Rosenbohm with Terrain says the country will gradually reduce its levies on corn and soybeans through 2028. “The Argentina farmer would see a bit higher price domestically, which incentivizes a bit of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/slunecka-recent-rain-healed-dry-conditions-across-minnesota/ Slunecka: recent rain “healed” dry conditions across Minnesota https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957377783/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Slunecka-recent-rain-healed-dry-conditions-across-Minnesota/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957377783/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Slunecka-recent-rain-healed-dry-conditions-across-Minnesota/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 17:40:36 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311842 The CEO of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association says he’s encouraged by recent moisture. Tom Slunecka tells Brownfield rain fell over areas that needed it during the past week. “There were a lot of dry areas. I was driving across the state last week on Thursday (and) couldn’t believe the dust storms that I went […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957377783/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Slunecka-recent-rain-healed-dry-conditions-across-Minnesota/feed/ 0The CEO of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association says he’s encouraged by recent moisture. Tom Slunecka tells Brownfield rain fell over areas that needed it during the past week. “There were a lot of dry areas. I was driving across the state last week on Thursday (and) couldn’t believe the dust storms that I went […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/despite-calendar-concerns-proper-soil-conditions-remain-planting-priority/ Despite calendar concerns, proper soil conditions remain planting priority https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957376760/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Despite-calendar-concerns-proper-soil-conditions-remain-planting-priority/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957376760/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Despite-calendar-concerns-proper-soil-conditions-remain-planting-priority/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 17:16:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311839 A field agronomist for Burrus Seed says getting the crop off to a good start should still be growers’ top priority. Chris Brown, who covers the eastern two-thirds of Illinois and southern half of Wisconsin, says the wet month of May has left many farmers worried about the calendar. “Once you get past middle of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957376760/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Despite-calendar-concerns-proper-soil-conditions-remain-planting-priority/feed/ 0A field agronomist for Burrus Seed says getting the crop off to a good start should still be growers’ top priority. Chris Brown, who covers the eastern two-thirds of Illinois and southern half of Wisconsin, says the wet month of May has left many farmers worried about the calendar. “Once you get past middle of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2780/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957376388/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957376388/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 17:06:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311829 Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet.  Bids and asking prices have yet to surface.  Showlists this week are mixed, higher in Nebraska and Colorado, but lower in Kansas and Texas.  Significant trade volume will likely hold out until sometime Thursday or Friday.  Boxed beef was sharply higher at midday on strong demand for light […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957376388/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet.  Bids and asking prices have yet to surface.  Showlists this week are mixed, higher in Nebraska and Colorado, but lower in Kansas and Texas.  Significant trade volume will likely hold out until sometime Thursday or Friday.  Boxed beef was sharply higher at midday on strong demand for light […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wheat-in-the-eastern-corn-belt-showing-mixed-conditions-as-the-crop-advances/ Wheat in the Eastern Corn Belt showing mixed conditions as the crop advances https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957376355/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-in-the-Eastern-Corn-Belt-showing-mixed-conditions-as-the-crop-advances/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957376355/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-in-the-Eastern-Corn-Belt-showing-mixed-conditions-as-the-crop-advances/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 17:00:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311833 The USDA is reporting inconsistent winter wheat conditions across the Eastern Corn Belt. Southeast Indiana farmer Roger Wenning says weather changes in his area has added stress on his crops. “It was dry early, then it got frosted, and now it’s too wet for it,” he says. “Overall, we’re still hoping for a good crop.” […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957376355/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-in-the-Eastern-Corn-Belt-showing-mixed-conditions-as-the-crop-advances/feed/ 0The USDA is reporting inconsistent winter wheat conditions across the Eastern Corn Belt. Southeast Indiana farmer Roger Wenning says weather changes in his area has added stress on his crops. “It was dry early, then it got frosted, and now it’s too wet for it,” he says. “Overall, we’re still hoping for a good crop.” […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/agronomist-warns-weed-control-tougher-after-wet-delayed-spring/ Agronomist warns weed control tougher after wet, delayed spring https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957375929/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agronomist-warns-weed-control-tougher-after-wet-delayed-spring/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957375929/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agronomist-warns-weed-control-tougher-after-wet-delayed-spring/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 16:54:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311830 An agronomist calls this spring “challenging” when it comes to weed control. Blake Miller covers central Illinois for Syngenta. “We have anywhere from post applications occurring to planters still running. So the crop that went in late March, early April seemed to be a good time to go. Then we met lots of challenges with […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957375929/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agronomist-warns-weed-control-tougher-after-wet-delayed-spring/feed/ 0An agronomist calls this spring “challenging” when it comes to weed control. Blake Miller covers central Illinois for Syngenta. “We have anywhere from post applications occurring to planters still running. So the crop that went in late March, early April seemed to be a good time to go. Then we met lots of challenges with […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cash-dairy-prices-mostly-higher-on-wednesday/ Cash dairy prices mostly higher on Wednesday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957375647/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-mostly-higher-on-Wednesday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957375647/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-mostly-higher-on-Wednesday/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 16:50:54 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=311831 Cash dairy prices were higher except for cheese barrels on Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.69.  Four sales were recorded, ranging from $0.69 to $0.6925.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0050 at $1.4975.  Eight sales were recorded, ranging from $1.49 to $1.4975.  Cheese barrels were down $0.03 at $1.44.  Two sales were recorded at $1.44 and $1.45.  Butter was up $0.06 at $1.62.  Fourteen sales were recorded, ranging from $1.5850 to $1.62.  Nonfat dry milk was up 0.05 at $2.0925.  Twelve sales were recorded, ranging from $2.09 to $2.10. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957375647/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-mostly-higher-on-Wednesday/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were higher except for cheese barrels on Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.69.  Four sales were recorded, ranging from $0.69 to $0.6925.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0050 at $1.4975.  Eight sales were recorded, ranging from $1.49 to $1.4975.  Cheese barrels were down $0.03 at $1.44.  Two sales were recorded at $1.44 and $1.45.  Butter was up $0.06 at $1.62.  Fourteen sales were recorded, ranging from $1.5850 to $1.62.  Nonfat dry milk was up 0.05 at $2.0925.  Twelve sales were recorded, ranging from $2.09 to $2.10. 

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-biodiesel-plants-restart-as-production-picks-back-up/ Iowa biodiesel plants restart as production picks back up https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957373148/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-biodiesel-plants-restart-as-production-picks-back-up/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957373148/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-biodiesel-plants-restart-as-production-picks-back-up/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 15:56:05 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311825 Iowa’s biodiesel industry is beginning to rebound after a difficult winter that forced several plants to idle. Iowa farmer Dave Walton, who serves as vice president of the American Soybean Association, says the plants are now back online. “The RVO announcement really helped spur that and then back it up with 45Z. That tax credit […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957373148/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-biodiesel-plants-restart-as-production-picks-back-up/feed/ 0Iowa’s biodiesel industry is beginning to rebound after a difficult winter that forced several plants to idle. Iowa farmer Dave Walton, who serves as vice president of the American Soybean Association, says the plants are now back online. “The RVO announcement really helped spur that and then back it up with 45Z. That tax credit […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/kansas-wheat-farmer-expects-lower-yields-but-sees-promise-in-crop/ Kansas wheat farmer expects lower yields but sees promise in crop https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957373097/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Kansas-wheat-farmer-expects-lower-yields-but-sees-promise-in-crop/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957373097/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Kansas-wheat-farmer-expects-lower-yields-but-sees-promise-in-crop/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 15:53:37 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311824 A southeast Kansas farmer says he’s optimistic about his soft red winter wheat crop. Ben Bellar says he’s battled on-going drought, but it’s not as bad as it could be. “In a great year, I like to be pushing 100 bushel per acre wheat. I think we’re going to be talking about 70 to 80, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957373097/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Kansas-wheat-farmer-expects-lower-yields-but-sees-promise-in-crop/feed/ 0A southeast Kansas farmer says he’s optimistic about his soft red winter wheat crop. Ben Bellar says he’s battled on-going drought, but it’s not as bad as it could be. “In a great year, I like to be pushing 100 bushel per acre wheat. I think we’re going to be talking about 70 to 80, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/recent-moisture-improving-crop-conditions-in-northeast-nebraska/ Recent moisture improving crop conditions in northeast Nebraska https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957373100/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Recent-moisture-improving-crop-conditions-in-northeast-Nebraska/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957373100/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Recent-moisture-improving-crop-conditions-in-northeast-Nebraska/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 15:50:54 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311823 A northeast Nebraska farmer says recent rainfall has brought some relief to on-going drought conditions. Jon Meis says he received over 2 inches of moisture over the Holiday weekend, and crops are responding very well. “It’s going to really help them come along. Soybeans are starting to come out of the ground and put on […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957373100/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Recent-moisture-improving-crop-conditions-in-northeast-Nebraska/feed/ 0A northeast Nebraska farmer says recent rainfall has brought some relief to on-going drought conditions. Jon Meis says he received over 2 inches of moisture over the Holiday weekend, and crops are responding very well. “It’s going to really help them come along. Soybeans are starting to come out of the ground and put on […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farm-es-dairy-stewardship-program-revises-evaluation-tool/ FARM-ES dairy stewardship program revises evaluation tool https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957372641/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FARMES-dairy-stewardship-program-revises-evaluation-tool/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957372641/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FARMES-dairy-stewardship-program-revises-evaluation-tool/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 15:43:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311802 The tool many dairy farmers use to measure their environmental impact has been updated. Nicole Ayache with the National Milk Producers Federation says the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management Environmental Stewardship, or FARM-ES Program, uses an evaluation model that looks at the whole farm system. “It takes into account what the cows are consuming, rumination, excretion, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957372641/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FARMES-dairy-stewardship-program-revises-evaluation-tool/feed/ 0The tool many dairy farmers use to measure their environmental impact has been updated. Nicole Ayache with the National Milk Producers Federation says the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management Environmental Stewardship, or FARM-ES Program, uses an evaluation model that looks at the whole farm system. “It takes into account what the cows are consuming, rumination, excretion, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farmer-says-boosting-trade-demand-key-to-profitability/ Farmer says boosting trade demand key to profitability https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957371777/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmer-says-boosting-trade-demand-key-to-profitability/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957371777/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmer-says-boosting-trade-demand-key-to-profitability/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 15:29:45 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311819 A former director with the U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council says the organization’s work to expand markets for corn, sorghum, barley, and ethanol products is proving vital for farmers. Jim Reed, who farms in central Illinois, says export demand continues to be a saving grace for commodity prices. “Corn exports this year are already 30% […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957371777/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmer-says-boosting-trade-demand-key-to-profitability/feed/ 0A former director with the U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council says the organization’s work to expand markets for corn, sorghum, barley, and ethanol products is proving vital for farmers. Jim Reed, who farms in central Illinois, says export demand continues to be a saving grace for commodity prices. “Corn exports this year are already 30% […]

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