Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:09:07 +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/eastern-south-dakota-farmer-says-timely-rains-have-crops-off-to-a-strong-start/ Eastern South Dakota farmer says timely rains have crops off to a strong start https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957875015/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Eastern-South-Dakota-farmer-says-timely-rains-have-crops-off-to-a-strong-start/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957875015/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Eastern-South-Dakota-farmer-says-timely-rains-have-crops-off-to-a-strong-start/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:07:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312434 A farmer in eastern South Dakota says conditions look great heading into the growing season. “We’re really lucky, it’s kind of a garden spot right here.” Paul Casper, who farms in Kingsbury County, tells Brownfield the surrounding areas have been dry. On his farm, “Oh my gosh, we’ve got corn knee high. We’re starting to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957875015/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Eastern-South-Dakota-farmer-says-timely-rains-have-crops-off-to-a-strong-start/feed/ 0A farmer in eastern South Dakota says conditions look great heading into the growing season. “We’re really lucky, it’s kind of a garden spot right here.” Paul Casper, who farms in Kingsbury County, tells Brownfield the surrounding areas have been dry. On his farm, “Oh my gosh, we’ve got corn knee high. We’re starting to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/timely-rains-help-some-wisconsin-crops/ Timely rains help some Wisconsin crops https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957874703/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Timely-rains-help-some-Wisconsin-crops/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957874703/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Timely-rains-help-some-Wisconsin-crops/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:50:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312404 Recent scattered rainfall events have been welcomed by Wisconsin farmers. T.J. Draeger grows crops for his dairy near Marathon City. He says, “Our crops have really looked good, especially after the heat and the rain that we’ve been getting lately.” Draeger tells Brownfield he received about an inch and a half of rain late last […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957874703/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Timely-rains-help-some-Wisconsin-crops/feed/ 0Recent scattered rainfall events have been welcomed by Wisconsin farmers. T.J. Draeger grows crops for his dairy near Marathon City. He says, “Our crops have really looked good, especially after the heat and the rain that we’ve been getting lately.” Draeger tells Brownfield he received about an inch and a half of rain late last […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-corn-soybeans-rank-among-nations-best-in-usda-crop-ratings/ Iowa, corn, soybeans rank among nation’s best in USDA crop ratings https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957874574/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-corn-soybeans-rank-among-nations-best-in-USDA-crop-ratings/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957874574/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-corn-soybeans-rank-among-nations-best-in-USDA-crop-ratings/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:42:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312432 Iowa has some of the highest crop condition ratings in the country. USDA’s latest weekly crop progress report rates 84 percent of corn in the state in good to excellent condition, compared to 67 percent nationally. Northeast Iowa farmer Bob Hemesath tells Brownfield his corn is knee high. “It was a little cool when we […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957874574/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-corn-soybeans-rank-among-nations-best-in-USDA-crop-ratings/feed/ 0Iowa has some of the highest crop condition ratings in the country. USDA’s latest weekly crop progress report rates 84 percent of corn in the state in good to excellent condition, compared to 67 percent nationally. Northeast Iowa farmer Bob Hemesath tells Brownfield his corn is knee high. “It was a little cool when we […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/minnesota-crops-off-to-strong-start-as-planting-nears-completion/ Minnesota crops off to strong start as planting nears completion https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957874577/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-crops-off-to-strong-start-as-planting-nears-completion/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957874577/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-crops-off-to-strong-start-as-planting-nears-completion/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:37:40 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312428 Minnesota’s commissioner of agriculture is encouraged by crop progress across the state. Thom Petersen tells Brownfield planting is winding down and recent moisture is beneficial. “Seems like the rains came really timely, so that has kind of been helpful as the crop got put in. A few replants in areas from that big dust storm […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957874577/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-crops-off-to-strong-start-as-planting-nears-completion/feed/ 0Minnesota’s commissioner of agriculture is encouraged by crop progress across the state. Thom Petersen tells Brownfield planting is winding down and recent moisture is beneficial. “Seems like the rains came really timely, so that has kind of been helpful as the crop got put in. A few replants in areas from that big dust storm […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-wheat-crop-continues-to-advance-ahead-of-recent-years/ Michigan wheat crop continues to advance ahead of recent years https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957874580/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-wheat-crop-continues-to-advance-ahead-of-recent-years/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957874580/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-wheat-crop-continues-to-advance-ahead-of-recent-years/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:37:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312427 The executive director of the Michigan Wheat Program says the crop is progressing ahead of average as harvest nears. Jody Pollock-Newsom tells Brownfield, “This year, it just seemed like everything just fell together well.” “As we’ve done the plot tours, people seem pretty happy, so it’s exciting,” she shares. The USDA says Michigan wheat is […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957874580/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-wheat-crop-continues-to-advance-ahead-of-recent-years/feed/ 0The executive director of the Michigan Wheat Program says the crop is progressing ahead of average as harvest nears. Jody Pollock-Newsom tells Brownfield, “This year, it just seemed like everything just fell together well.” “As we’ve done the plot tours, people seem pretty happy, so it’s exciting,” she shares. The USDA says Michigan wheat is […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-hog-futures-lower-to-start-the-week-7/ Cattle, hog futures lower to start the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873716/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-hog-futures-lower-to-start-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873716/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-hog-futures-lower-to-start-the-week/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:29:16 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312426 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on technical selling.  The market also continues to monitor the movement and confirmations of New World screwworm.  August live cattle closed $4.92 lower at $236.72 and October live cattle closed $4.77 lower at $229.35.  August feeder cattle closed $3.20 lower at $350.70 and September […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873716/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-hog-futures-lower-to-start-the-week/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on technical selling.  The market also continues to monitor the movement and confirmations of New World screwworm.  August live cattle closed $4.92 lower at $236.72 and October live cattle closed $4.77 lower at $229.35.  August feeder cattle closed $3.20 lower at $350.70 and September […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farm-bureau-leader-says-washington-still-has-work-to-do/ Farm Bureau leader says Washington still has work to do https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873551/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Bureau-leader-says-Washington-still-has-work-to-do/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873551/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Bureau-leader-says-Washington-still-has-work-to-do/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:23:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312421 A Wisconsin Farm Bureau official says President Trump’s visit to Wisconsin on Friday highlighted some accomplishments, but more work needs to be done. Jason Mugnaini tells Brownfield that estate tax relief in the One Big Beautiful Bill is great, yet other priorities need attention. “We’ve got to get the farm bill done. We’ve got to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873551/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Bureau-leader-says-Washington-still-has-work-to-do/feed/ 0A Wisconsin Farm Bureau official says President Trump’s visit to Wisconsin on Friday highlighted some accomplishments, but more work needs to be done. Jason Mugnaini tells Brownfield that estate tax relief in the One Big Beautiful Bill is great, yet other priorities need attention. “We’ve got to get the farm bill done. We’ve got to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-june-8-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 8, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873467/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-June/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873467/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-June/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:18:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312407 Jul. corn $4.18 and 3/4, up 1 and 1/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.15 and 3/4, down 5 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal $302.70, down $5.80Jul. soybean oil 74.56, up 44 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.83 and 1/4, up 3 and 1/4 centsAug. live cattle $236.72, down $4.92Aug. feeder cattle $350.70, down $3.20Jul. lean hogs $97.37, down $1.42Jul. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873467/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-June/feed/ 0Jul. corn $4.18 and 3/4, up 1 and 1/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.15 and 3/4, down 5 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal $302.70, down $5.80Jul. soybean oil 74.56, up 44 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.83 and 1/4, up 3 and 1/4 centsAug. live cattle $236.72, down $4.92Aug. feeder cattle $350.70, down $3.20Jul. lean hogs $97.37, down $1.42Jul. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/illinois-farmer-optimistic-about-crop-prospects-despite-challenging-spring/ Illinois farmer optimistic about crop prospects despite challenging spring https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873470/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-farmer-optimistic-about-crop-prospects-despite-challenging-spring/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873470/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-farmer-optimistic-about-crop-prospects-despite-challenging-spring/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:16:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312420 A central Illinois farmer says his crops are off to a good start despite a challenging spring. Matt Bennett, who grows corn and soybeans in Shelby County, tells Brownfield… “We really had three windows to plant, early to mid-April, and then a little bit right there at the end of April, and then, of course, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873470/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-farmer-optimistic-about-crop-prospects-despite-challenging-spring/feed/ 0A central Illinois farmer says his crops are off to a good start despite a challenging spring. Matt Bennett, who grows corn and soybeans in Shelby County, tells Brownfield… “We really had three windows to plant, early to mid-April, and then a little bit right there at the end of April, and then, of course, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ohio-farmer-says-wheat-harvest-approaching-after-a-wet-spring-planting-season/ Ohio farmer says wheat harvest approaching after a wet spring planting season https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873428/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-farmer-says-wheat-harvest-approaching-after-a-wet-spring-planting-season/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873428/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-farmer-says-wheat-harvest-approaching-after-a-wet-spring-planting-season/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:16:37 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312415 A north-central Ohio farmer says he just finished the 2026 planting season within the last week. Owen Niese tells Brownfield, “Unfortunately, we’ve had between three to five inches of rain shortly after we finished planting at the end of May. We’ve done a lot of replanting. With the temperatures and the wind we’ve had, the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873428/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-farmer-says-wheat-harvest-approaching-after-a-wet-spring-planting-season/feed/ 0A north-central Ohio farmer says he just finished the 2026 planting season within the last week. Owen Niese tells Brownfield, “Unfortunately, we’ve had between three to five inches of rain shortly after we finished planting at the end of May. We’ve done a lot of replanting. With the temperatures and the wind we’ve had, the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/97-of-u-s-corn-92-of-soybeans-planted/ 97% of U.S. corn, 92% of soybeans planted https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873431/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-planted/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873431/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-planted/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:16:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312423 Corn and soybean planting has nearly wrapped up across the U.S. The USDA says 97% of the U.S. corn crop has been planted as of Sunday, near the five-year average of 96%. Eighty-six percent of the crop has emerged and 67% of the crop is in good to excellent condition. Soybeans are 92% planted, ahead […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873431/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-planted/feed/ 0Corn and soybean planting has nearly wrapped up across the U.S. The USDA says 97% of the U.S. corn crop has been planted as of Sunday, near the five-year average of 96%. Eighty-six percent of the crop has emerged and 67% of the crop is in good to excellent condition. Soybeans are 92% planted, ahead […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/hit-or-miss-rains-prompting-some-soybean-replant-in-southwest-indiana/ Hit or miss rains prompting some soybean replant in southwest Indiana https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873434/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hit-or-miss-rains-prompting-some-soybean-replant-in-southwest-Indiana/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873434/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hit-or-miss-rains-prompting-some-soybean-replant-in-southwest-Indiana/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:15:57 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312382 A southwest Indiana farmer says the 2026 growing season is officially underway.  Ben Kron tells Brownfield, “We’re getting close to finishing up with our post applications on all of our beans and corn. Temperature wise, it hasn’t been crazy hot. I feel almost like it’s been a little on the cool side.” According to the latest […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873434/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hit-or-miss-rains-prompting-some-soybean-replant-in-southwest-Indiana/feed/ 0A southwest Indiana farmer says the 2026 growing season is officially underway.  Ben Kron tells Brownfield, “We’re getting close to finishing up with our post applications on all of our beans and corn. Temperature wise, it hasn’t been crazy hot. I feel almost like it’s been a little on the cool side.” According to the latest […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-lower-to-start-the-week-2/ Soybeans lower to start the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873437/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-lower-to-start-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873437/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-lower-to-start-the-week/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:15:57 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312424 Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling.  There has been ample supplies of precipitation for crop development, but that doesn’t provide any price support.  Nationally, soybeans are 92 percent planted and 65 percent of the crops are rated good to excellent.  The market is also looking ahead to Thursday’s crop production numbers from the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873437/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-lower-to-start-the-week/feed/ 0Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling.  There has been ample supplies of precipitation for crop development, but that doesn’t provide any price support.  Nationally, soybeans are 92 percent planted and 65 percent of the crops are rated good to excellent.  The market is also looking ahead to Thursday’s crop production numbers from the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wisconsin-congressman-says-senate-should-pass-the-house-farm-bill/ Wisconsin Congressman says Senate should pass the House farm bill https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873278/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-Congressman-says-Senate-should-pass-the-House-farm-bill/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873278/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-Congressman-says-Senate-should-pass-the-House-farm-bill/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:11:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312403 A Wisconsin Congressman says the House sent the Senate a good farm bill.  Seventh District Republican Tom Tiffany tells Brownfield the House bill will give farmers the certainty they need. “We sent a whole bunch of bills to the Senate and they sometimes move at a glacial pace, but they should just pass it and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873278/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-Congressman-says-Senate-should-pass-the-House-farm-bill/feed/ 0A Wisconsin Congressman says the House sent the Senate a good farm bill.  Seventh District Republican Tom Tiffany tells Brownfield the House bill will give farmers the certainty they need. “We sent a whole bunch of bills to the Senate and they sometimes move at a glacial pace, but they should just pass it and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/kansas-farmer-says-soybean-crop-is-in-rough-shape/ Kansas farmer says soybean crop is in rough shape https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873281/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Kansas-farmer-says-soybean-crop-is-in-rough-shape/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873281/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Kansas-farmer-says-soybean-crop-is-in-rough-shape/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:09:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312400 A north-central Kansas farmer says his soybean crop is off to a very sluggish start. Shale Porter tells Brownfield the majority of his crop was planted without moisture and they look ugly. “Where we got them to moisture, they’re up, but where they weren’t in moisture, they were laying in dry soil until about 10 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873281/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Kansas-farmer-says-soybean-crop-is-in-rough-shape/feed/ 0A north-central Kansas farmer says his soybean crop is off to a very sluggish start. Shale Porter tells Brownfield the majority of his crop was planted without moisture and they look ugly. “Where we got them to moisture, they’re up, but where they weren’t in moisture, they were laying in dry soil until about 10 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/nebraska-farmer-says-rainfall-will-boost-crop-conditions/ Nebraska farmer says rainfall will boost crop conditions https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873284/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nebraska-farmer-says-rainfall-will-boost-crop-conditions/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873284/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nebraska-farmer-says-rainfall-will-boost-crop-conditions/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:07:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312401 A southwest Nebraska farmer says recent precipitation may help his corn crop turn a corner this month. Jan TenBensel says conditions were deteriorating quickly because of the ongoing drought. “It was an inconsistent stand because we didn’t get into any moisture at all, but the later planted corn is coming along fast.” USDA says 91 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873284/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nebraska-farmer-says-rainfall-will-boost-crop-conditions/feed/ 0A southwest Nebraska farmer says recent precipitation may help his corn crop turn a corner this month. Jan TenBensel says conditions were deteriorating quickly because of the ongoing drought. “It was an inconsistent stand because we didn’t get into any moisture at all, but the later planted corn is coming along fast.” USDA says 91 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/experts-recommend-soybean-growers-test-suspect-plants-for-red-crown-rot/ Experts recommend soybean growers test suspect plants for red crown rot https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873083/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Experts-recommend-soybean-growers-test-suspect-plants-for-red-crown-rot/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873083/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Experts-recommend-soybean-growers-test-suspect-plants-for-red-crown-rot/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:03:43 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312418 Soybean growers are being encouraged to step up scouting for red crown rot this growing season as it spreads across parts of the Midwest. Michigan State University plant pathologist Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield, “Red crown rot has now been confirmed in Ohio, Wisconsin and Minnesota as of last year,” he says. “It’s definitely blown up across a lot […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957873083/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Experts-recommend-soybean-growers-test-suspect-plants-for-red-crown-rot/feed/ 0Soybean growers are being encouraged to step up scouting for red crown rot this growing season as it spreads across parts of the Midwest. Michigan State University plant pathologist Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield, “Red crown rot has now been confirmed in Ohio, Wisconsin and Minnesota as of last year,” he says. “It’s definitely blown up across a lot […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/researchers-partnering-with-farmers-to-combat-the-effects-of-extreme-downpours/ Researchers partnering with farmers to combat the effects of extreme downpours https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957872861/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Researchers-partnering-with-farmers-to-combat-the-effects-of-extreme-downpours/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957872861/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Researchers-partnering-with-farmers-to-combat-the-effects-of-extreme-downpours/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:51:45 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312413 A pair of researchers at the University of Illinois say increased instances of extreme rainfall events are leading to a closer examination of how farm fields are holding up to them. Christy Gibson, an Illinois Distinguished Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Crop Sciences, says even tiled fields have trouble keeping up with some inundation […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957872861/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Researchers-partnering-with-farmers-to-combat-the-effects-of-extreme-downpours/feed/ 0A pair of researchers at the University of Illinois say increased instances of extreme rainfall events are leading to a closer examination of how farm fields are holding up to them. Christy Gibson, an Illinois Distinguished Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Crop Sciences, says even tiled fields have trouble keeping up with some inundation […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/world-pork-expo-discussions-driven-by-swine-disease-and-herd-health/ World Pork Expo discussions driven by swine disease and herd health https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957872735/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~World-Pork-Expo-discussions-driven-by-swine-disease-and-herd-health/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957872735/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~World-Pork-Expo-discussions-driven-by-swine-disease-and-herd-health/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:43:55 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312410 Swine disease pressure and herd health were major topics during last week’s World Pork Expo in Des Moines. CBS Bio Platforms vice president of innovation and commercialization Rob Patterson says the threats aren’t universal. “Every producer has their own challenge, their own way of doing business.” He tells Brownfield their technology and innovative approach is […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957872735/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~World-Pork-Expo-discussions-driven-by-swine-disease-and-herd-health/feed/ 0Swine disease pressure and herd health were major topics during last week’s World Pork Expo in Des Moines. CBS Bio Platforms vice president of innovation and commercialization Rob Patterson says the threats aren’t universal. “Every producer has their own challenge, their own way of doing business.” He tells Brownfield their technology and innovative approach is […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rep-hinson-praises-fy27-ag-and-rural-development-funding-bill/ Rep. Hinson praises FY27 Ag and Rural Development Funding Bill https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957872624/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rep-Hinson-praises-FY-Ag-and-Rural-Development-Funding-Bill/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957872624/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rep-Hinson-praises-FY-Ag-and-Rural-Development-Funding-Bill/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:36:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312408 A U.S. Representative from Iowa says the House-passed ag and rural development funding bill secured some critical investments for farmers. Republican Ashley Hinson says the legislation included a $1.16 billion investment in the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. She tells Brownfield the funding comes at a critical time when New World screwworm detections […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957872624/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rep-Hinson-praises-FY-Ag-and-Rural-Development-Funding-Bill/feed/ 0A U.S. Representative from Iowa says the House-passed ag and rural development funding bill secured some critical investments for farmers. Republican Ashley Hinson says the legislation included a $1.16 billion investment in the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. She tells Brownfield the funding comes at a critical time when New World screwworm detections […]

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