Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:57:18 +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/michigan-growers-urged-to-monitor-wheat-diseases-after-stripe-rust-detections/ Michigan growers urged to monitor wheat diseases after stripe rust detections https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957780437/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-growers-urged-to-monitor-wheat-diseases-after-stripe-rust-detections/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957780437/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-growers-urged-to-monitor-wheat-diseases-after-stripe-rust-detections/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:45:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312315 Michigan State University’s plant pathologist says stripe rust has been confirmed in several locations this week. Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield the disease prefers cooler conditions. “We had that confirmation here June 1st in Michigan in Tuscola County, but looking at the photos, it was probably there for two to three week, it was at the back of the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957780437/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-growers-urged-to-monitor-wheat-diseases-after-stripe-rust-detections/feed/ 0Michigan State University’s plant pathologist says stripe rust has been confirmed in several locations this week. Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield the disease prefers cooler conditions. “We had that confirmation here June 1st in Michigan in Tuscola County, but looking at the photos, it was probably there for two to three week, it was at the back of the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-landowners-have-through-august-to-verify-base-acre-changes/ USDA: landowners have through August to verify base acre changes https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957780080/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-landowners-have-through-August-to-verify-base-acre-changes/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957780080/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-landowners-have-through-August-to-verify-base-acre-changes/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:40:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312316 USDA’s Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation says landowners can start verifying their data for base acre changes. Richard Fordyce says landowners have until the end of August to review, correct or opt out of base acre changes at the Farm Service Agency. “It’s a result of our history dig at Farm Service Agency. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957780080/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-landowners-have-through-August-to-verify-base-acre-changes/feed/ 0USDA’s Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation says landowners can start verifying their data for base acre changes. Richard Fordyce says landowners have until the end of August to review, correct or opt out of base acre changes at the Farm Service Agency. “It’s a result of our history dig at Farm Service Agency. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-research-links-prrs-infection-to-gastric-ulcers-in-pigs/ New research links PRRS infection to gastric ulcers in pigs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957780008/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-research-links-PRRS-infection-to-gastric-ulcers-in-pigs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957780008/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-research-links-PRRS-infection-to-gastric-ulcers-in-pigs/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:35:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312313 Boehringer Ingelheim senior key account veterinarian Dr. JD Fiechtner says new research has identified a connection between Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) infection and gastric ulcer development in pigs. Speaking to Brownfield at World Pork Expo in Des Moines Wednesday, he said vaccination can help reduce mortality, improve average daily gain and prevent gastric […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957780008/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-research-links-PRRS-infection-to-gastric-ulcers-in-pigs/feed/ 0Boehringer Ingelheim senior key account veterinarian Dr. JD Fiechtner says new research has identified a connection between Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) infection and gastric ulcer development in pigs. Speaking to Brownfield at World Pork Expo in Des Moines Wednesday, he said vaccination can help reduce mortality, improve average daily gain and prevent gastric […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ventilation-and-water-key-to-protecting-hogs-from-heat-stress/ Ventilation and water key to protecting hogs from heat stress https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957779597/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ventilation-and-water-key-to-protecting-hogs-from-heat-stress/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957779597/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ventilation-and-water-key-to-protecting-hogs-from-heat-stress/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:21:21 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312303 Heat stress is a concern for pork producers. Dr. Jeff Hansen with Elanco Animal Health says even in controlled environments, weather plays a part in pig development. “Every year we face the same thing, and that is a lot of heat and some really unsavory weather sometimes with rain. And pigs don’t deal well with […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957779597/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ventilation-and-water-key-to-protecting-hogs-from-heat-stress/feed/ 0Heat stress is a concern for pork producers. Dr. Jeff Hansen with Elanco Animal Health says even in controlled environments, weather plays a part in pig development. “Every year we face the same thing, and that is a lot of heat and some really unsavory weather sometimes with rain. And pigs don’t deal well with […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/bull-management-key-to-successful-calving-season/ Bull management key to successful calving season https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957779600/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bull-management-key-to-successful-calving-season/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957779600/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bull-management-key-to-successful-calving-season/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:19:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312308 A University of Illinois Extension beef specialist says cattle producers looking to grow their herds shouldn’t overlook bull management. Travis Meteer says ensuring bull health prior to calving season is essential. “A lot of times we’re pretty hyper vigilant about making sure that the cows are in good body condition score, going in the right […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957779600/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bull-management-key-to-successful-calving-season/feed/ 0A University of Illinois Extension beef specialist says cattle producers looking to grow their herds shouldn’t overlook bull management. Travis Meteer says ensuring bull health prior to calving season is essential. “A lot of times we’re pretty hyper vigilant about making sure that the cows are in good body condition score, going in the right […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/event/iowa-farm-bureau-economic-summit-5/ Iowa Farm Bureau Economic Summit https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957777602/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-Farm-Bureau-Economic-Summit/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:39:43 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=event&p=312306 Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp covers the Iowa Farm Bureau Economic Summit

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rising-input-costs-impacting-cattle-producers/ Rising input costs impacting cattle producers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957774719/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rising-input-costs-impacting-cattle-producers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957774719/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rising-input-costs-impacting-cattle-producers/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:30:21 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312304 The executive vice president of the Illinois Beef Association says cattle producers are feeling the sting of skyrocketing input costs. Josh St. Peters says the majority of the organization’s members are also row crop farmers, so rising fuel and fertilizer prices have an impact. “When we’re finishing cattle in Illinois, we’re doing that largely with […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957774719/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rising-input-costs-impacting-cattle-producers/feed/ 0The executive vice president of the Illinois Beef Association says cattle producers are feeling the sting of skyrocketing input costs. Josh St. Peters says the majority of the organization’s members are also row crop farmers, so rising fuel and fertilizer prices have an impact. “When we’re finishing cattle in Illinois, we’re doing that largely with […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-initiates-new-world-screwworm-plan/ Missouri initiates New World screwworm plan https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957774299/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-initiates-New-World-screwworm-plan/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957774299/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-initiates-New-World-screwworm-plan/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:16:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312301 Missouri has activated a plan to help detect, contain and manage New World screwworm if it gets closer to the state. Ag Director Chris Chinn tells Brownfield “Any warm-blooded species that is going to be traveling to Missouri from Texas is going to require a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection that includes a statement: all animals […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957774299/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-initiates-New-World-screwworm-plan/feed/ 0Missouri has activated a plan to help detect, contain and manage New World screwworm if it gets closer to the state. Ag Director Chris Chinn tells Brownfield “Any warm-blooded species that is going to be traveling to Missouri from Texas is going to require a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection that includes a statement: all animals […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farmers-urged-not-to-rush-into-soybean-roasting/ Farmers urged not to rush into soybean roasting https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957770780/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-urged-not-to-rush-into-soybean-roasting/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957770780/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-urged-not-to-rush-into-soybean-roasting/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:45:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312286 A feed consultant says farmers should be cautious about jumping into on-farm processing of high-oleic soybeans for their animal feed.  Dr. Lynn Davis with Quality Roasting tells Brownfield farmers want to know more about growing and processing their own high oleic soybeans, but he says proper processing requires the right amount of heat, experience, and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957770780/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-urged-not-to-rush-into-soybean-roasting/feed/ 0A feed consultant says farmers should be cautious about jumping into on-farm processing of high-oleic soybeans for their animal feed.  Dr. Lynn Davis with Quality Roasting tells Brownfield farmers want to know more about growing and processing their own high oleic soybeans, but he says proper processing requires the right amount of heat, experience, and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/too-much-cow-nutrition-depends-on-timing/ Too much cow nutrition? Depends on timing https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957770282/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Too-much-cow-nutrition-Depends-on-timing/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957770282/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Too-much-cow-nutrition-Depends-on-timing/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312284 A dairy nutrition researcher says farmers can save money by not over-feeding cows right before calving.   Dr. Phil Cardoso with the University of Illinois tells Brownfield dairy cows need high-quality forage, but when the calf is about to be born, she could be getting too much nutrition. “We are looking at diluting the energy […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957770282/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Too-much-cow-nutrition-Depends-on-timing/feed/ 0A dairy nutrition researcher says farmers can save money by not over-feeding cows right before calving.   Dr. Phil Cardoso with the University of Illinois tells Brownfield dairy cows need high-quality forage, but when the calf is about to be born, she could be getting too much nutrition. “We are looking at diluting the energy […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/a-confirmed-new-world-screwworm-case-in-texas-triggers-movement-restrictions-and-heightened-livestock-monitoring/ A confirmed New World screwworm case in Texas triggers movement restrictions and heightened livestock monitoring https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957769817/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-confirmed-New-World-screwworm-case-in-Texas-triggers-movement-restrictions-and-heightened-livestock-monitoring/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957769817/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-confirmed-New-World-screwworm-case-in-Texas-triggers-movement-restrictions-and-heightened-livestock-monitoring/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:07:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312289 Now that New World screwworm has been confirmed in the United States, what happens next?  Dr. Bud Dinges, the state veterinarian for Texas and executive director of the Texas Animal Health Commission, says a 12-mile radius infested zone has been established around the operation where the lone case of New World screwworm was detected in a three-week-old calf.  “That infested zone, we are not […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957769817/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-confirmed-New-World-screwworm-case-in-Texas-triggers-movement-restrictions-and-heightened-livestock-monitoring/feed/ 0Now that New World screwworm has been confirmed in the United States, what happens next?  Dr. Bud Dinges, the state veterinarian for Texas and executive director of the Texas Animal Health Commission, says a 12-mile radius infested zone has been established around the operation where the lone case of New World screwworm was detected in a three-week-old calf.  “That infested zone, we are not […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/early-detection-key-to-managing-new-world-screwworm-risk/ Early detection key to managing New World screwworm risk https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957767570/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Early-detection-key-to-managing-New-World-screwworm-risk/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957767570/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Early-detection-key-to-managing-New-World-screwworm-risk/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:59:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=312283 New World screwworm was recently confirmed in the southern United States. Russ Daly, a veterinarian with South Dakota State University Extension, says early detection is one of the best ways to manage the pest. He says farmers should be closely monitoring animals. Hear more in the latest Managing for Profit.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957767570/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Early-detection-key-to-managing-New-World-screwworm-risk/feed/ 0New World screwworm was recently confirmed in the southern United States. Russ Daly, a veterinarian with South Dakota State University Extension, says early detection is one of the best ways to manage the pest. He says farmers should be closely monitoring animals. Hear more in the latest Managing for Profit.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-june-4-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 4, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957746873/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-June/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957746873/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-June/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:36:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312269 Jul. corn $4.24 and 1/2, down 7 centsJul. soybeans $11.29 and 1/2, down 24 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $313.70, down $7.10Jul. soybean oil 76.29, down 242 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.81 and 3/4, down 5 and 1/2 centsAug. live cattle $241.52, up $3.67Aug. feeder cattle $353.37, up $10.75Jul. lean hogs $101.60, down 40 centsJul. Class […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957746873/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-June/feed/ 0Jul. corn $4.24 and 1/2, down 7 centsJul. soybeans $11.29 and 1/2, down 24 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $313.70, down $7.10Jul. soybean oil 76.29, down 242 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.81 and 3/4, down 5 and 1/2 centsAug. live cattle $241.52, up $3.67Aug. feeder cattle $353.37, up $10.75Jul. lean hogs $101.60, down 40 centsJul. Class […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/despite-ongoing-economic-stress-farm-credit-illinois-ceo-encouraged-by-industry-resilience/ Despite ongoing economic stress, Farm Credit Illinois CEO encouraged by industry resilience https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957746876/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Despite-ongoing-economic-stress-Farm-Credit-Illinois-CEO-encouraged-by-industry-resilience/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957746876/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Despite-ongoing-economic-stress-Farm-Credit-Illinois-CEO-encouraged-by-industry-resilience/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:32:45 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312287 The CEO of Farm Credit Illinois says the ag economy continues to show signs of stress. Kelly Hunt says some difficult conversations took place during the cooperative’s loan renewal season. “We’re probably seeing some of those extensions come out of the season a little bit more so than we have in the past.”  She says, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957746876/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Despite-ongoing-economic-stress-Farm-Credit-Illinois-CEO-encouraged-by-industry-resilience/feed/ 0The CEO of Farm Credit Illinois says the ag economy continues to show signs of stress. Kelly Hunt says some difficult conversations took place during the cooperative’s loan renewal season. “We’re probably seeing some of those extensions come out of the season a little bit more so than we have in the past.”  She says, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cooper-congress-looking-for-any-opportunity-to-advance-nationwide-e15/ Cooper: Congress looking for ‘any opportunity’ to advance nationwide E15 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957746402/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cooper-Congress-looking-for-%e2%80%98any-opportunity%e2%80%99-to-advance-nationwide-E/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957746402/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cooper-Congress-looking-for-%e2%80%98any-opportunity%e2%80%99-to-advance-nationwide-E/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:15:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312281 Geoff Cooper with the Renewable Fuels Association tells Brownfield there’s broad support for the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 in the U.S. Senate. “I think there’s a good understanding of how important this is for farmers and for agriculture right now, but also how important it is for consumers. And I […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957746402/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cooper-Congress-looking-for-%e2%80%98any-opportunity%e2%80%99-to-advance-nationwide-E/feed/ 0Geoff Cooper with the Renewable Fuels Association tells Brownfield there’s broad support for the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 in the U.S. Senate. “I think there’s a good understanding of how important this is for farmers and for agriculture right now, but also how important it is for consumers. And I […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-sharply-higher-heading-into-friday-2/ Cattle futures sharply higher heading into Friday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957746405/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-sharply-higher-heading-into-Friday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957746405/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-sharply-higher-heading-into-Friday/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:15:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312280 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply higher on oversold signals.  The market did react to the news that New World screwworm had been detected in South Texas. August live cattle closed $3.67 higher at $241.52 and October live cattle closed $4.80 higher at $233.80.  August feeder cattle closed $10.75 higher […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957746405/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-sharply-higher-heading-into-Friday/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply higher on oversold signals.  The market did react to the news that New World screwworm had been detected in South Texas. August live cattle closed $3.67 higher at $241.52 and October live cattle closed $4.80 higher at $233.80.  August feeder cattle closed $10.75 higher […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/economist-warns-brazil-tariff-proposal-could-ripple-through-beef-markets/ Economist warns Brazil tariff proposal could ripple through beef markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957745703/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-warns-Brazil-tariff-proposal-could-ripple-through-beef-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957745703/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-warns-Brazil-tariff-proposal-could-ripple-through-beef-markets/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:58:24 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312276 An ag economist says the Trump administration has proposed a 25% tariff on imports from Brazil due to unfair trading practices. Allendale’s Greg McBride says the tariff threat would fall under the Section 301 trade legislation. “I don’t know that it necessarily is a grain side argument,” he said. “We don’t know the entire breadth […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957745703/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-warns-Brazil-tariff-proposal-could-ripple-through-beef-markets/feed/ 0An ag economist says the Trump administration has proposed a 25% tariff on imports from Brazil due to unfair trading practices. Allendale’s Greg McBride says the tariff threat would fall under the Section 301 trade legislation. “I don’t know that it necessarily is a grain side argument,” he said. “We don’t know the entire breadth […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-world-screwworm-detection-in-texas-highlights-improved-tools-but-ongoing-cattle-management-challenges/ New World screwworm detection in Texas highlights improved tools but ongoing cattle management challenges https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957745463/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-World-screwworm-detection-in-Texas-highlights-improved-tools-but-ongoing-cattle-management-challenges/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957745463/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-World-screwworm-detection-in-Texas-highlights-improved-tools-but-ongoing-cattle-management-challenges/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:45:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312274 A cow/calf operator from Texas says this incursion of New World screwworm is much different than what cattle producers faced in the 1970s.  Stephen Diebel tells Brownfield, “We have many more products and treatment opportunities than we had in the 60s and 70s and I think as a proactive producer, we can definitely manage this.” […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957745463/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-World-screwworm-detection-in-Texas-highlights-improved-tools-but-ongoing-cattle-management-challenges/feed/ 0A cow/calf operator from Texas says this incursion of New World screwworm is much different than what cattle producers faced in the 1970s.  Stephen Diebel tells Brownfield, “We have many more products and treatment opportunities than we had in the 60s and 70s and I think as a proactive producer, we can definitely manage this.” […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/zoetis-makes-champions-of-care-announcement-at-world-pork-expo/ Zoetis makes Champions of Care announcement at World Pork Expo https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957745289/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Zoetis-makes-Champions-of-Care-announcement-at-World-Pork-Expo/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957745289/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Zoetis-makes-Champions-of-Care-announcement-at-World-Pork-Expo/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:41:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312272 Zoetis national director, U.S. pork Wes Lack says Champions of Care is an initiative dedicated to honoring outstanding caregivers and everyday heroes in the swine industry. Speaking to Brownfield at the World Pork Expo in Des Moines, he says this year three individuals are being recognized.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957745289/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Zoetis-makes-Champions-of-Care-announcement-at-World-Pork-Expo/feed/ 0Zoetis national director, U.S. pork Wes Lack says Champions of Care is an initiative dedicated to honoring outstanding caregivers and everyday heroes in the swine industry. Speaking to Brownfield at the World Pork Expo in Des Moines, he says this year three individuals are being recognized.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/losses-continue-in-soybeans-and-corn/ Losses continue in soybeans and corn https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957745274/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Losses-continue-in-soybeans-and-corn/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957745274/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Losses-continue-in-soybeans-and-corn/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:37:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312270 Soybeans were sharply lower as the selloff continues.  Export demand has been sluggish and there are still no new reported sales of soybeans to China.  Weather conditions have been mostly favorable for crop development.  The market has also been pressured by sharply lower energy markets and the sharp drop in soybean meal.  Traders are also […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957745274/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Losses-continue-in-soybeans-and-corn/feed/ 0Soybeans were sharply lower as the selloff continues.  Export demand has been sluggish and there are still no new reported sales of soybeans to China.  Weather conditions have been mostly favorable for crop development.  The market has also been pressured by sharply lower energy markets and the sharp drop in soybean meal.  Traders are also […]

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