Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:25:18 +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/rural-healthcare-gaps-remain/ Rural healthcare gaps remain https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959941709/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rural-healthcare-gaps-remain/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959941709/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rural-healthcare-gaps-remain/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:25:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313739 A southeastern Ohio farmer says adequate healthcare access remains a challenge for many farm families across the U.S. Will Minshall, an eighth-generation grain producer in Pickaway County, says more needs to be done to expand coverage options. “Most people that farm are self-employed,” he says. “They may have to have an off-farm job just to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959941709/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rural-healthcare-gaps-remain/feed/ 0A southeastern Ohio farmer says adequate healthcare access remains a challenge for many farm families across the U.S. Will Minshall, an eighth-generation grain producer in Pickaway County, says more needs to be done to expand coverage options. “Most people that farm are self-employed,” he says. “They may have to have an off-farm job just to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/egg-producers-ordered-to-pay-3-3-million-and-donate-53-million-eggs-in-price-fixing-settlement/ Egg producers ordered to pay $3.3 million and donate 53 million eggs in price-fixing settlement https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959941712/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Egg-producers-ordered-to-pay-million-and-donate-million-eggs-in-pricefixing-settlement/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959941712/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Egg-producers-ordered-to-pay-million-and-donate-million-eggs-in-pricefixing-settlement/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:22:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313743 The U.S. Justice Department and 17 states have reached a settlement to resolve price-fixing allegations within the egg industry. Cal-Maine Foods, Versova, and Hickman’s Egg Ranch were accused of raising prices for consumers between June 2022 and March 2025 during a nationwide outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Under the settlement, the companies will be […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959941712/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Egg-producers-ordered-to-pay-million-and-donate-million-eggs-in-pricefixing-settlement/feed/ 0The U.S. Justice Department and 17 states have reached a settlement to resolve price-fixing allegations within the egg industry. Cal-Maine Foods, Versova, and Hickman’s Egg Ranch were accused of raising prices for consumers between June 2022 and March 2025 during a nationwide outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Under the settlement, the companies will be […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/tight-margins-common-problem-for-most-of-the-worlds-farmers/ Tight margins common problem for most of the world’s farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959941238/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tight-margins-common-problem-for-most-of-the-world%e2%80%99s-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959941238/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tight-margins-common-problem-for-most-of-the-world%e2%80%99s-farmers/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:15:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313740 The director of the University of Missouri’s Food and Agricultural Policy Institute says tight margins have U.S. farmers exploring all avenues of affordability. In a recent International Food Policy Research Institute webinar, Seth Meyer says this year’s spiking fertilizer costs are reminiscent of 2022 when record input prices were caused by the war in Ukraine, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959941238/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tight-margins-common-problem-for-most-of-the-world%e2%80%99s-farmers/feed/ 0The director of the University of Missouri’s Food and Agricultural Policy Institute says tight margins have U.S. farmers exploring all avenues of affordability. In a recent International Food Policy Research Institute webinar, Seth Meyer says this year’s spiking fertilizer costs are reminiscent of 2022 when record input prices were caused by the war in Ukraine, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-announces-significant-enhancements-to-disaster-assistance-and-commodity-loan-programs/ USDA announces significant enhancements to disaster assistance and commodity loan programs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959939840/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-announces-significant-enhancements-to-disaster%e2%80%afassistance%e2%80%afand%e2%80%afcommodity-loan-programs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959939840/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-announces-significant-enhancements-to-disaster%e2%80%afassistance%e2%80%afand%e2%80%afcommodity-loan-programs/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:59:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313738 The USDA is expanding disaster assistance coverage to help producers recover from losses.   Undersecretary Richard Fordyce says improvements have been made across the board, including the removal of the pay limit for several programs. “Previously, there were payment limitations,” he says.  “And so if you lost a number of cattle, especially in today’s cattle values, you probably were not going to be indemnified near the value of your […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959939840/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-announces-significant-enhancements-to-disaster%e2%80%afassistance%e2%80%afand%e2%80%afcommodity-loan-programs/feed/ 0The USDA is expanding disaster assistance coverage to help producers recover from losses.   Undersecretary Richard Fordyce says improvements have been made across the board, including the removal of the pay limit for several programs. “Previously, there were payment limitations,” he says.  “And so if you lost a number of cattle, especially in today’s cattle values, you probably were not going to be indemnified near the value of your […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/purdue-weed-scientist-says-weather-conditions-increased-herbicide-injury-across-the-state/ Purdue weed scientist says weather conditions increased herbicide injury across the state  https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959939843/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Purdue-weed-scientist-says-weather-conditions-increased-herbicide-injury-across-the-state/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959939843/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Purdue-weed-scientist-says-weather-conditions-increased-herbicide-injury-across-the-state/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:56:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313734 A Purdue University Extension weed scientist says the weather swings this year created the right environment for early-season herbicide injury. Tommy Butts tells Brownfield, “We saw quite a bit of glufosinate and liberty injury over the top of Enlist E3 soybeans with the cool, wet conditions. It’s all cosmetic. None of it is going to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959939843/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Purdue-weed-scientist-says-weather-conditions-increased-herbicide-injury-across-the-state/feed/ 0A Purdue University Extension weed scientist says the weather swings this year created the right environment for early-season herbicide injury. Tommy Butts tells Brownfield, “We saw quite a bit of glufosinate and liberty injury over the top of Enlist E3 soybeans with the cool, wet conditions. It’s all cosmetic. None of it is going to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/u-s-export-sales-mostly-below-average/ U.S. export sales mostly below average https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959934662/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-export-sales-mostly-below-average/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959934662/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-export-sales-mostly-below-average/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:29:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313732 The USDA is reporting generally bearish export business during the week ending July 2nd. Old crop corn, soybean, soybean product, cotton, and rice were all below average, with beef and pork sales seeing week-to-week declines. New crop soybean sales were a bright spot thanks to unknown destinations, which could turn out to be China when […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959934662/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-export-sales-mostly-below-average/feed/ 0The USDA is reporting generally bearish export business during the week ending July 2nd. Old crop corn, soybean, soybean product, cotton, and rice were all below average, with beef and pork sales seeing week-to-week declines. New crop soybean sales were a bright spot thanks to unknown destinations, which could turn out to be China when […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/johnson-announces-retirement-from-united-sorghum-checkoff/ Johnson announces retirement from United Sorghum Checkoff https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959934665/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Johnson-announces-retirement-from-United-Sorghum-Checkoff/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959934665/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Johnson-announces-retirement-from-United-Sorghum-Checkoff/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:27:59 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313733 The executive director of the United Sorghum Checkoff says she will retire at the end of the year. Norma Ritz Johnson has served in the role since 2021. She will continue to serve as executive director through the end of the year, supporting a transition. The Board of Directors says they have formed a search […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959934665/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Johnson-announces-retirement-from-United-Sorghum-Checkoff/feed/ 0The executive director of the United Sorghum Checkoff says she will retire at the end of the year. Norma Ritz Johnson has served in the role since 2021. She will continue to serve as executive director through the end of the year, supporting a transition. The Board of Directors says they have formed a search […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2809/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959933159/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959933159/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:05:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=313726 Direct cash cattle trade activity remains quiet.  Bids and asking prices have been very elusive this week.  Packer inquiry could improve as the day progresses, but it’s looking like the bulk of the week’s trade is going to hold out until sometime on Friday. Boxed beef was mixed at midday with light and moderate demand […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959933159/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity remains quiet.  Bids and asking prices have been very elusive this week.  Packer inquiry could improve as the day progresses, but it’s looking like the bulk of the week’s trade is going to hold out until sometime on Friday. Boxed beef was mixed at midday with light and moderate demand […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cash-dairy-prices-up-thursday-at-cme/ Cash dairy prices up Thursday at CME https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959933162/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-up-Thursday-at-CME/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959933162/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-up-Thursday-at-CME/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:58:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=313731 Cash dairy prices were up Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.0125 to $0.6850. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.60 to $1.5650. Eight sales were reported ranging from $1.5150 to $1.5650.  Cheese barrels were up $0.030 to $1.52. Three sales were reported ranging from $1.53 to $1.55.  Butter was also unchanged at $1.65. Two sales were reported ranging from $1.6375 to $1.65.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0500 to $1.55. Thirty-five sales were recorded, ranging from $1.55 to $1.56. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959933162/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-up-Thursday-at-CME/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were up Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.0125 to $0.6850. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.60 to $1.5650. Eight sales were reported ranging from $1.5150 to $1.5650.  Cheese barrels were up $0.030 to $1.52. Three sales were reported ranging from $1.53 to $1.55.  Butter was also unchanged at $1.65. Two sales were reported ranging from $1.6375 to $1.65.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0500 to $1.55. Thirty-five sales were recorded, ranging from $1.55 to $1.56. 

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-soybeans-robotics-precision-ag-and-innovation-are-shaping-the-future-of-farming/ Missouri Soybeans: robotics, precision ag and innovation are shaping the future of farming https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959933165/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Soybeans-robotics-precision-ag-and-innovation-are-shaping-the-future-of-farming/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959933165/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Soybeans-robotics-precision-ag-and-innovation-are-shaping-the-future-of-farming/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:56:47 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313725 The director of conservation agriculture and farm operations at Missouri Soybeans says the future of farming includes more robotics, precision agriculture and innovative technologies designed to improve efficiency. Clayton Light tells Brownfield “Obviously robotics are up and coming, very promising, but it’s going to take a while for it to get there. Definitely the drones […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959933165/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Soybeans-robotics-precision-ag-and-innovation-are-shaping-the-future-of-farming/feed/ 0The director of conservation agriculture and farm operations at Missouri Soybeans says the future of farming includes more robotics, precision agriculture and innovative technologies designed to improve efficiency. Clayton Light tells Brownfield “Obviously robotics are up and coming, very promising, but it’s going to take a while for it to get there. Definitely the drones […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/illinois-women-in-conservation-moving-forward/ Illinois Women in Conservation moving forward https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959932664/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-Women-in-Conservation-moving-forward/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959932664/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-Women-in-Conservation-moving-forward/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:51:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313724 The farmer education coordinator with the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute says work continues to bring more conservation resources to female farmers in Illinois. During a recent Illinois Conservation On-Farm Network webinar, Christine Johnson says the goal of Illinois Women in Conservation (IWIC), which formally organized this spring, is to bring more sustainable agricultural practices to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959932664/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-Women-in-Conservation-moving-forward/feed/ 0The farmer education coordinator with the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute says work continues to bring more conservation resources to female farmers in Illinois. During a recent Illinois Conservation On-Farm Network webinar, Christine Johnson says the goal of Illinois Women in Conservation (IWIC), which formally organized this spring, is to bring more sustainable agricultural practices to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/china-demand-biofuels-policy-fuel-better-2026-soybean-profit-outlook/ China demand, biofuels policy fuel better 2026 soybean profit outlook https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959932190/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-demand-biofuels-policy-fuel-better-soybean-profit-outlook/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959932190/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-demand-biofuels-policy-fuel-better-soybean-profit-outlook/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:45:31 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313721 An ag economist says the profitability prospects for the 2026 soybean crop have improved due to the recent uptick in soybean prices. Ben Brown with the University of Missouri Extension tells Brownfield two factors have led to an increase in demand, providing the perfect storm to boost prices: biofuels policy and China’s follow through on […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959932190/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-demand-biofuels-policy-fuel-better-soybean-profit-outlook/feed/ 0An ag economist says the profitability prospects for the 2026 soybean crop have improved due to the recent uptick in soybean prices. Ben Brown with the University of Missouri Extension tells Brownfield two factors have led to an increase in demand, providing the perfect storm to boost prices: biofuels policy and China’s follow through on […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/young-farmers-say-a-sharp-pencil-and-diversification-key-to-surviving-todays-ag-economy/ Young farmers say a sharp pencil and diversification key to surviving today’s ag economy https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959920472/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Young-farmers-say-a-sharp-pencil-and-diversification-key-to-surviving-today%e2%80%99s-ag-economy/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959920472/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Young-farmers-say-a-sharp-pencil-and-diversification-key-to-surviving-today%e2%80%99s-ag-economy/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:50:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313719 A pair of young Midwestern farmers say the current ag economy is making it even more difficult for beginning producers. Brandon Cummins, who grows corn, soybean, and wheat in far southern Illinois, says he was able to build his operation during the good years since starting out in 2016, but these days things are tight. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959920472/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Young-farmers-say-a-sharp-pencil-and-diversification-key-to-surviving-today%e2%80%99s-ag-economy/feed/ 0A pair of young Midwestern farmers say the current ag economy is making it even more difficult for beginning producers. Brandon Cummins, who grows corn, soybean, and wheat in far southern Illinois, says he was able to build his operation during the good years since starting out in 2016, but these days things are tight. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/utah-state-students-earn-10000-prize-for-developing-high-protein-dairy-pizza-in-dmis-new-product-competition/ Utah State students earn $10,000 prize for developing high-protein dairy pizza in DMI’s New Product Competition https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959914112/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Utah-State-students-earn-prize-for-developing-highprotein-dairy-pizza-in-DMIs-New-Product-Competition/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959914112/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Utah-State-students-earn-prize-for-developing-highprotein-dairy-pizza-in-DMIs-New-Product-Competition/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:10:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313716 A high-protein personal pizza took home the top prize at this year’s New Product Competition sponsored by the dairy checkoff.  Rohit Kapoor with Dairy Management Inc. says students from Utah State University created Athena Slice. “It reimagines pizza with a crust made from cottage cheese,” he says. “It also contains mozzarella and parmesan as well. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959914112/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Utah-State-students-earn-prize-for-developing-highprotein-dairy-pizza-in-DMIs-New-Product-Competition/feed/ 0A high-protein personal pizza took home the top prize at this year’s New Product Competition sponsored by the dairy checkoff.  Rohit Kapoor with Dairy Management Inc. says students from Utah State University created Athena Slice. “It reimagines pizza with a crust made from cottage cheese,” he says. “It also contains mozzarella and parmesan as well. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/farm640-explains-when-mid-year-balance-sheets-make-sense/ Farm640 explains when mid-year balance sheets make sense https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959887550/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-explains-when-midyear-balance-sheets-make-sense/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959887550/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-explains-when-midyear-balance-sheets-make-sense/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=313710 On this episode of Managing for Profit, a farm financial advisor with Farm640 says year-end balance sheets remain the best measure of an operation’s financial health, but a mid-year statement can be a useful alternative when updated records are needed.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959887550/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-explains-when-midyear-balance-sheets-make-sense/feed/ 0On this episode of Managing for Profit, a farm financial advisor with Farm640 says year-end balance sheets remain the best measure of an operation’s financial health, but a mid-year statement can be a useful alternative when updated records are needed.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/live-cattle-lower-waiting-on-direct-business-2/ Live cattle lower waiting on direct business https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959810732/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Live-cattle-lower-waiting-on-direct-business/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959810732/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Live-cattle-lower-waiting-on-direct-business/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:09:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=313708 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower waiting on direct business, feeders were mostly higher on the lower move in corn.  August live cattle closed $.80 lower at $237.62 and October live cattle closed $.47 lower at $233.55.  August feeder cattle closed $1.40 higher at $362.05 and September feeder cattle closed $1.25 higher […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959810732/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Live-cattle-lower-waiting-on-direct-business/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower waiting on direct business, feeders were mostly higher on the lower move in corn.  August live cattle closed $.80 lower at $237.62 and October live cattle closed $.47 lower at $233.55.  August feeder cattle closed $1.40 higher at $362.05 and September feeder cattle closed $1.25 higher […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-budget-returns-funding-for-10-cents-a-meal-program/ Michigan budget returns funding for 10 Cents a Meal program https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959807297/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-budget-returns-funding-for-Cents-a-Meal-program/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959807297/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-budget-returns-funding-for-Cents-a-Meal-program/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:38:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313702 The Michigan Legislature has restored funding for the 10 Cents a Meal program, helping schools buy Michigan-grown foods and support local farmers. Amanda Brezzell is with Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities, the communications partner for 10 Cents. “We were able to secure $4 million to run this program, which is a huge win,” they say. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959807297/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-budget-returns-funding-for-Cents-a-Meal-program/feed/ 0The Michigan Legislature has restored funding for the 10 Cents a Meal program, helping schools buy Michigan-grown foods and support local farmers. Amanda Brezzell is with Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities, the communications partner for 10 Cents. “We were able to secure $4 million to run this program, which is a huge win,” they say. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-corn-take-profits-despite-weather-concerns/ Soybeans, corn take profits despite weather concerns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959804951/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-take-profits-despite-weather-concerns/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959804951/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-take-profits-despite-weather-concerns/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:28:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=313650 Soybeans were modestly lower on profit taking and technical selling. USDA confirmed the sale of old and new crop U.S. beans to China Wednesday morning, which led to some “buy the rumor, sell the fact” activity as the session wore on. The reported business was a total of 472,000 tons, 136,000 tons for 2025/26 and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959804951/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-take-profits-despite-weather-concerns/feed/ 0Soybeans were modestly lower on profit taking and technical selling. USDA confirmed the sale of old and new crop U.S. beans to China Wednesday morning, which led to some “buy the rumor, sell the fact” activity as the session wore on. The reported business was a total of 472,000 tons, 136,000 tons for 2025/26 and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/heat-slows-tar-spot-but-corn-farmers-encouraged-to-keep-scouting/ Heat slows tar spot, but corn farmers encouraged to keep scouting https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959804954/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-slows-tar-spot-but-corn-farmers-encouraged-to-keep-scouting/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959804954/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-slows-tar-spot-but-corn-farmers-encouraged-to-keep-scouting/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:27:57 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313695 A plant pathologist with University of Missouri Extension says tar spot has been confirmed in Missouri and other states this year, but the heat has been slowing its development. Mandy Bish tells Brownfield that doesn’t mean farmers should stop scouting for the disease, because the pathogen is still present. “It’s like us, we move slow […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959804954/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-slows-tar-spot-but-corn-farmers-encouraged-to-keep-scouting/feed/ 0A plant pathologist with University of Missouri Extension says tar spot has been confirmed in Missouri and other states this year, but the heat has been slowing its development. Mandy Bish tells Brownfield that doesn’t mean farmers should stop scouting for the disease, because the pathogen is still present. “It’s like us, we move slow […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/misuse-of-24-d-could-threaten-future-weed-control/ Misuse of 2,4-D could threaten future weed-control https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959803781/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Misuse-of-D-could-threaten-future-weedcontrol/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959803781/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Misuse-of-D-could-threaten-future-weedcontrol/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:15:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313698 An extension weed scientist says herbicide drift is a problem again this year, and it’s not just over-the-top dicamba. Kevin Bradley at the University of Missouri says he’s disappointed and concerned about the numerous complaints he’s getting of 2,4-D drift, which goes beyond neighboring soybean fields to damaging trees, gardens and neighboring properties. “At what […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959803781/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Misuse-of-D-could-threaten-future-weedcontrol/feed/ 0An extension weed scientist says herbicide drift is a problem again this year, and it’s not just over-the-top dicamba. Kevin Bradley at the University of Missouri says he’s disappointed and concerned about the numerous complaints he’s getting of 2,4-D drift, which goes beyond neighboring soybean fields to damaging trees, gardens and neighboring properties. “At what […]

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