Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:31:43 +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/beef-on-dairy-trend-helping-drive-u-s-dairy-herd-growth/ Beef-on-dairy trend helping drive U.S. dairy herd growth https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963635066/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Beefondairy-trend-helping-drive-US-dairy-herd-growth/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963635066/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Beefondairy-trend-helping-drive-US-dairy-herd-growth/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:31:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314421 A dairy lender says the added value of beef-on-dairy calves has helped grow the U.S. dairy herd over the last year. But, Tim Van Hofwegen with Farm Credit Services of America says the economics are changing. “That’s mostly been through producers holding onto cows longer and having older animals in the herd,” he says. “That trend can’t […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963635066/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Beefondairy-trend-helping-drive-US-dairy-herd-growth/feed/ 0A dairy lender says the added value of beef-on-dairy calves has helped grow the U.S. dairy herd over the last year. But, Tim Van Hofwegen with Farm Credit Services of America says the economics are changing. “That’s mostly been through producers holding onto cows longer and having older animals in the herd,” he says. “That trend can’t […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/make-the-most-out-of-soybean-moisture-this-fall/ Make the most out of soybean moisture this fall https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963635033/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Make-the-most-out-of-soybean-moisture-this-fall/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963635033/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Make-the-most-out-of-soybean-moisture-this-fall/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:27:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314418 A soybean extension specialist with the University of Minnesota says prioritizing soybean moisture levels during harvest could help growers’ bottom lines. During a recent Science for Success webinar, Dr. Seth Naeve says harvesting soybeans under the optimal 13% moisture costs farmers billions each year. “On average, we were at 10.2% last year.”  He says, “That’s […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963635033/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Make-the-most-out-of-soybean-moisture-this-fall/feed/ 0A soybean extension specialist with the University of Minnesota says prioritizing soybean moisture levels during harvest could help growers’ bottom lines. During a recent Science for Success webinar, Dr. Seth Naeve says harvesting soybeans under the optimal 13% moisture costs farmers billions each year. “On average, we were at 10.2% last year.”  He says, “That’s […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/economist-warns-of-growing-uncertainty-in-ag-policy/ Economist warns of growing uncertainty in ag policy https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963633530/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-warns-of-growing-uncertainty-in-ag-policy/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963633530/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-warns-of-growing-uncertainty-in-ag-policy/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:23:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314419 An economist says today’s agriculture policy isn’t built for the future of the industry.   Brad Lubben with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says while there’ve been necessary updates to the farm safety net, it doesn’t address larger issues. “The future directions of the ag economy and drivers on the policy front – those are the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963633530/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-warns-of-growing-uncertainty-in-ag-policy/feed/ 0An economist says today’s agriculture policy isn’t built for the future of the industry.   Brad Lubben with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says while there’ve been necessary updates to the farm safety net, it doesn’t address larger issues. “The future directions of the ag economy and drivers on the policy front – those are the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/healthy-living/the-summer-of-sardines/ The summer of sardines https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963580982/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-summer-of-sardines/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963580982/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-summer-of-sardines/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:31:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=healthy_living&p=314408 One of the biggest healthy food trends in the last few years has been tinned fish.  That could be oily fish, which are high in Omega 3s like sardines, mackerel, salmon, or trout.  But did you know those little fish pack a big punch when it comes to health benefits? AUDIO: Healthy Living on sardines

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963580982/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-summer-of-sardines/feed/ 0One of the biggest healthy food trends in the last few years has been tinned fish.  That could be oily fish, which are high in Omega 3s like sardines, mackerel, salmon, or trout.  But did you know those little fish pack a big punch when it comes to health benefits? AUDIO: Healthy Living on sardines

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/sorghum-a-solution/ Sorghum: a solution https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963574091/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sorghum-a-solution/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963574091/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sorghum-a-solution/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:59:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=314400 Monty Christian with Texas Tech University says he expects U.S. sorghum acreage to grow as more farmers see its benefits. He tells Brownfield  sorghum is a great rotation crop, shows promise in dairy rations, and has established markets like China. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963574091/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Sorghum-a-solution/feed/ 0Monty Christian with Texas Tech University says he expects U.S. sorghum acreage to grow as more farmers see its benefits. He tells Brownfield  sorghum is a great rotation crop, shows promise in dairy rations, and has established markets like China. 

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ag-economist-says-heifer-retention-increases-but-cattle-herd-expansion-remains-uncertain/ Ag economist says heifer retention increases, but cattle herd expansion remains uncertain https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963569816/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-economist-says-heifer-retention-increases-but-cattle-herd-expansion-remains-uncertain/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963569816/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-economist-says-heifer-retention-increases-but-cattle-herd-expansion-remains-uncertain/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:42:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314402 An ag economist says there’s still no clear signs of expansion in the cattle herd.   Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension says heifers held back for beef cow replacement were up 3 percent in the Cattle Inventory report.  “Yes, it’s an increase and it’s the first increase since 2015, which is important,” he says.  “But 3.8 million head is still […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/963569816/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-economist-says-heifer-retention-increases-but-cattle-herd-expansion-remains-uncertain/feed/ 0An ag economist says there’s still no clear signs of expansion in the cattle herd.   Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension says heifers held back for beef cow replacement were up 3 percent in the Cattle Inventory report.  “Yes, it’s an increase and it’s the first increase since 2015, which is important,” he says.  “But 3.8 million head is still […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-announces-august-reopening-of-arizona-port-for-cattle-imports-from-mexico/ USDA announces August reopening of Arizona port for cattle imports from Mexico https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962805755/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-announces-August-reopening-of-Arizona-port-for-cattle-imports-from-Mexico/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962805755/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-announces-August-reopening-of-Arizona-port-for-cattle-imports-from-Mexico/#respond Sat, 25 Jul 2026 02:09:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314404 The USDA has announced plans to resume live cattle imports from Mexico.  Beginning August 24th, the department says it will open the Douglas, Arizona port to cattle trade.    Stephen Diebel, president of the Texas and Southwest Cattle Raisers Association, and cow-calf operator, tells Brownfield the Douglas port is about 350 miles from the latest case.  “That phase-in approach in that area, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962805755/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-announces-August-reopening-of-Arizona-port-for-cattle-imports-from-Mexico/feed/ 0The USDA has announced plans to resume live cattle imports from Mexico.  Beginning August 24th, the department says it will open the Douglas, Arizona port to cattle trade.    Stephen Diebel, president of the Texas and Southwest Cattle Raisers Association, and cow-calf operator, tells Brownfield the Douglas port is about 350 miles from the latest case.  “That phase-in approach in that area, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-rise-on-weather-concerns-as-wheat-dips/ Soybeans rise on weather concerns as wheat dips https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962716757/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-rise-on-weather-concerns-as-wheat-dips/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962716757/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-rise-on-weather-concerns-as-wheat-dips/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:45:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314346 Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, adding to what would have already been a week-to-week gain. Forecasts into early August for large parts of the region are hot and dry, potentially stressing the crop. This is a critical time for soybean development, so weather will continue to be one of the big drivers. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962716757/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-rise-on-weather-concerns-as-wheat-dips/feed/ 0Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, adding to what would have already been a week-to-week gain. Forecasts into early August for large parts of the region are hot and dry, potentially stressing the crop. This is a critical time for soybean development, so weather will continue to be one of the big drivers. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/compeer-appraiser-todays-farmland-buyers-are-showing-more-discipline/ Compeer appraiser: today’s farmland buyers are showing more discipline https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962716727/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Compeer-appraiser-todays-farmland-buyers-are-showing-more-discipline/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962716727/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Compeer-appraiser-todays-farmland-buyers-are-showing-more-discipline/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:39:54 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314399 A certified appraiser with Compeer Financial says many farmers are being more selective about buying farmland. Brent Wiest tells Brownfield buyer behavior has changed. “There’s still farmers and investors buying farmland, and there’s still competitive sales for high-quality properties. But they’re acting more disciplined than they were during the strongest parts of the market.” And […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962716727/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Compeer-appraiser-todays-farmland-buyers-are-showing-more-discipline/feed/ 0A certified appraiser with Compeer Financial says many farmers are being more selective about buying farmland. Brent Wiest tells Brownfield buyer behavior has changed. “There’s still farmers and investors buying farmland, and there’s still competitive sales for high-quality properties. But they’re acting more disciplined than they were during the strongest parts of the market.” And […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wiwic-says-nrcs-staff-reductions-slow-farmer-access-to-programs/ WiWiC says NRCS staff reductions slow farmer access to programs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962714441/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~WiWiC-says-NRCS-staff-reductions-slow-farmer-access-to-programs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962714441/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~WiWiC-says-NRCS-staff-reductions-slow-farmer-access-to-programs/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:34:54 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314395 A conservation advocate says volunteer groups like hers have been standing in place for lost conservation technical assistance following USDA staff reductions. Michael Fields Agricultural Institute Advancement Director Kriss Marion helps to facilitate the Wisconsin Women in Conservation Network. “We are more of facilitation and support, helping people know what is possible and what they can […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962714441/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~WiWiC-says-NRCS-staff-reductions-slow-farmer-access-to-programs/feed/ 0A conservation advocate says volunteer groups like hers have been standing in place for lost conservation technical assistance following USDA staff reductions. Michael Fields Agricultural Institute Advancement Director Kriss Marion helps to facilitate the Wisconsin Women in Conservation Network. “We are more of facilitation and support, helping people know what is possible and what they can […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/june-poultry-production-up-8-on-year/ June poultry production up 8% on year https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962714261/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~June-poultry-production-up-on-year/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962714261/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~June-poultry-production-up-on-year/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:31:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314356 Poultry production surged in June. The USDA says 4.751 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome last month, a year-to-year increase of 8%, largely due to higher slaughter numbers for chicken and heavier weights for turkeys. Chicken made up most of the total at 4.299 billion pounds, with turkey accounting for another 441.317 million pounds. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962714261/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~June-poultry-production-up-on-year/feed/ 0Poultry production surged in June. The USDA says 4.751 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome last month, a year-to-year increase of 8%, largely due to higher slaughter numbers for chicken and heavier weights for turkeys. Chicken made up most of the total at 4.299 billion pounds, with turkey accounting for another 441.317 million pounds. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-higher-to-finish-the-week-12/ Cattle futures higher to finish the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962712251/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-to-finish-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962712251/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-to-finish-the-week/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:28:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314396 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, ahead of the USDA’s cattle reports, which came out after the closed.  August live cattle closed $1.67 higher at $227.07 and October live cattle closed $1.12 higher at $222.50.  August feeder cattle closed $1.55 higher at $345.32 and September feeder cattle closed $1.60 higher […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962712251/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-to-finish-the-week/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, ahead of the USDA’s cattle reports, which came out after the closed.  August live cattle closed $1.67 higher at $227.07 and October live cattle closed $1.12 higher at $222.50.  August feeder cattle closed $1.55 higher at $345.32 and September feeder cattle closed $1.60 higher […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/red-meat-poultry-in-cold-storage-larger-than-last-year/ Red meat, poultry in cold storage larger than last year https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962712173/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Red-meat-poultry-in-cold-storage-larger-than-last-year/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962712173/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Red-meat-poultry-in-cold-storage-larger-than-last-year/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:22:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314352 Frozen red meat and poultry supplies rose over the past year. The USDA says red meat in cold storage at the end of June 2026 was 3% larger than the same time a year ago at 865.033 million pounds, with a 9% increase in pork to 458.221 million pounds more than canceling out a 3% […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962712173/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Red-meat-poultry-in-cold-storage-larger-than-last-year/feed/ 0Frozen red meat and poultry supplies rose over the past year. The USDA says red meat in cold storage at the end of June 2026 was 3% larger than the same time a year ago at 865.033 million pounds, with a 9% increase in pork to 458.221 million pounds more than canceling out a 3% […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usmca-review-must-address-tariff-circumvention-bring-canada-to-the-table/ USMCA review must address tariff circumvention, bring Canada to the table https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962707868/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USMCA-review-must-address-tariff-circumvention-bring-Canada-to-the-table/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962707868/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USMCA-review-must-address-tariff-circumvention-bring-Canada-to-the-table/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:10:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314378 The CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says negotiations of the U.S.-Mexico- Canada Agreement need to address tariff circumvention. Duane Simpson tells Brownfield some companies may be routing products through Mexico to avoid U.S. tariffs, putting U.S. ag businesses and the farmers they serve at a competitive disadvantage. “Whether it’s a crop protection […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962707868/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USMCA-review-must-address-tariff-circumvention-bring-Canada-to-the-table/feed/ 0The CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says negotiations of the U.S.-Mexico- Canada Agreement need to address tariff circumvention. Duane Simpson tells Brownfield some companies may be routing products through Mexico to avoid U.S. tariffs, putting U.S. ag businesses and the farmers they serve at a competitive disadvantage. “Whether it’s a crop protection […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/bipartisan-lawful-hemp-protection-act-offers-industry-hope/ Bipartisan Lawful Hemp Protection Act offers industry hope https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962707847/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bipartisan-Lawful-Hemp-Protection-Act-offers-industry-hope/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962707847/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bipartisan-Lawful-Hemp-Protection-Act-offers-industry-hope/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:09:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314391 The general counsel of U.S. Hemp Roundtable says bipartisan legislation introduced in the U.S. House offers one of the most significant federal hemp policy developments since passage of the 2018 Farm Bill. Jonathan Miller says the Lawful Hemp Protection Act introduced by Republican Andy Barr, of Kentucky, and Democrat Angie Craig, of Minnesota, would establish […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962707847/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bipartisan-Lawful-Hemp-Protection-Act-offers-industry-hope/feed/ 0The general counsel of U.S. Hemp Roundtable says bipartisan legislation introduced in the U.S. House offers one of the most significant federal hemp policy developments since passage of the 2018 Farm Bill. Jonathan Miller says the Lawful Hemp Protection Act introduced by Republican Andy Barr, of Kentucky, and Democrat Angie Craig, of Minnesota, would establish […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-july-24-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 24, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962707799/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962707799/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:08:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314345 Sep. corn $4.64 and 1/4, up 1/4 centAug. soybeans $12.48, up 10 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal $331.30, up $1.40Aug. soybean oil 74.33, down 126 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.78, down 18 and 1/4 centsAug. live cattle $227.07, up $1.67Aug. feeder cattle $345.32, up $1.55Aug. lean hogs $102.85, up 70 centsAug. Class III milk closed at […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962707799/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/feed/ 0Sep. corn $4.64 and 1/4, up 1/4 centAug. soybeans $12.48, up 10 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal $331.30, up $1.40Aug. soybean oil 74.33, down 126 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.78, down 18 and 1/4 centsAug. live cattle $227.07, up $1.67Aug. feeder cattle $345.32, up $1.55Aug. lean hogs $102.85, up 70 centsAug. Class III milk closed at […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/the-first-cattle-vaccine-for-theileria-is-now-available-to-help-producers-combat-a-deadly-tick-borne-disease/ The first cattle vaccine for Theileria is now available to help producers combat a deadly tick-borne disease https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962707802/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-first-cattle-vaccine-for-Theileria-is-now-available-to-help-producers-combat-a-deadly-tickborne-disease/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962707802/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-first-cattle-vaccine-for-Theileria-is-now-available-to-help-producers-combat-a-deadly-tickborne-disease/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:07:37 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314390 The first-ever cattle vaccine to address Theileria is now available.   Dr. Alan Young, the founder and Chief Technology Officer for Medgene, says it is administered in two doses. “We recommend using this in animals prior to infection,” he says.  “Ideally you would use this in a herd before it shows up or to try and limit it in animals that may be susceptible […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962707802/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-first-cattle-vaccine-for-Theileria-is-now-available-to-help-producers-combat-a-deadly-tickborne-disease/feed/ 0The first-ever cattle vaccine to address Theileria is now available.   Dr. Alan Young, the founder and Chief Technology Officer for Medgene, says it is administered in two doses. “We recommend using this in animals prior to infection,” he says.  “Ideally you would use this in a herd before it shows up or to try and limit it in animals that may be susceptible […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/june-cattle-placements-under-expectations/ June cattle placements under expectations https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962705567/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~June-cattle-placements-under-expectations/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962705567/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~June-cattle-placements-under-expectations/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:03:39 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314348 Fewer cattle entered U.S. feedlots in June 2026 than June 2025. The USDA says placements last month were down 3% on the year at 1.399 million head, a little bit below the average pre-report estimate, signaling more short-term supply tightness. The rest of the numbers matched what analysts had been expecting. Marketings during June were […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962705567/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~June-cattle-placements-under-expectations/feed/ 0Fewer cattle entered U.S. feedlots in June 2026 than June 2025. The USDA says placements last month were down 3% on the year at 1.399 million head, a little bit below the average pre-report estimate, signaling more short-term supply tightness. The rest of the numbers matched what analysts had been expecting. Marketings during June were […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-offers-3-million-for-wetland-mitigation-banking-projects/ USDA offers $3 million for wetland mitigation banking projects https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962703188/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-offers-million-for-wetland-mitigation-banking-projects/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962703188/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-offers-million-for-wetland-mitigation-banking-projects/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:58:21 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314377 The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is making $3 million available through its Wetland Mitigation Banking Program for city and county governments, tribal governments, organizations and other eligible entities. The program supports the development of wetland mitigation banks, where wetlands are restored, created or enhanced to generate mitigation credits that can be purchased by agricultural […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962703188/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-offers-million-for-wetland-mitigation-banking-projects/feed/ 0The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is making $3 million available through its Wetland Mitigation Banking Program for city and county governments, tribal governments, organizations and other eligible entities. The program supports the development of wetland mitigation banks, where wetlands are restored, created or enhanced to generate mitigation credits that can be purchased by agricultural […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cattle-inventory-report-implies-gradual-rise-in-numbers/ Cattle inventory report implies gradual rise in numbers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962698814/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-inventory-report-implies-gradual-rise-in-numbers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962698814/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-inventory-report-implies-gradual-rise-in-numbers/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:38:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314349 The U.S. cattle herd grew slightly over the past year, signaling continued slow expansion. The USDA says the total cattle inventory on July 1st, 2026, was up slightly from July 1st, 2025 at 94.2 million head, including year-over-year increases for beef and milk replacement heifers. The supply of all heifers weighing 500 pounds and heavier […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/962698814/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-inventory-report-implies-gradual-rise-in-numbers/feed/ 0The U.S. cattle herd grew slightly over the past year, signaling continued slow expansion. The USDA says the total cattle inventory on July 1st, 2026, was up slightly from July 1st, 2025 at 94.2 million head, including year-over-year increases for beef and milk replacement heifers. The supply of all heifers weighing 500 pounds and heavier […]

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