Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:57:43 +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/cattle-producers-push-for-solutions-as-asian-longhorned-tick-impacts-herd-health/ Cattle producers push for solutions as Asian longhorned tick impacts herd health https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960507620/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-producers-push-for-solutions-as-Asian-longhorned-tick-impacts-herd-health/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960507620/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-producers-push-for-solutions-as-Asian-longhorned-tick-impacts-herd-health/#respond Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:57:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313996 The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association amended its policy on the Asian longhorned tick during this week’s summer meeting, noting the tick has now spread halfway across the United States. Missouri Cattlemen’s Association President Anita Vanderwert says a disease caused by the tick has been costly to cattle producers. “Whether it’s death, the loss may only […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960507620/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-producers-push-for-solutions-as-Asian-longhorned-tick-impacts-herd-health/feed/ 0The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association amended its policy on the Asian longhorned tick during this week’s summer meeting, noting the tick has now spread halfway across the United States. Missouri Cattlemen’s Association President Anita Vanderwert says a disease caused by the tick has been costly to cattle producers. “Whether it’s death, the loss may only […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/slow-week-for-ethanol-demand-pushes-stocks-higher/ Slow week for ethanol demand pushes stocks higher https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960506780/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Slow-week-for-ethanol-demand-pushes-stocks-higher/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960506780/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Slow-week-for-ethanol-demand-pushes-stocks-higher/#respond Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:20:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313993 Ethanol demand last week was generally slow. That is tied to several factors, including the cost of and demand for gasoline, along with ethanol production in recent weeks. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol stocks swelled to 24.391 million barrels, 463,000 higher than the previous week’s multi-month low and 756,000 above a year ago. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960506780/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Slow-week-for-ethanol-demand-pushes-stocks-higher/feed/ 0Ethanol demand last week was generally slow. That is tied to several factors, including the cost of and demand for gasoline, along with ethanol production in recent weeks. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol stocks swelled to 24.391 million barrels, 463,000 higher than the previous week’s multi-month low and 756,000 above a year ago. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wisconsin-tightens-animal-import-rules-as-part-of-new-world-screwworm-mitigation-efforts/ Wisconsin tightens animal import rules as part of new world screwworm mitigation efforts https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960505202/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-tightens-animal-import-rules-as-part-of-new-world-screwworm-mitigation-efforts/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960505202/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-tightens-animal-import-rules-as-part-of-new-world-screwworm-mitigation-efforts/#respond Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:32:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313991 The state of Wisconsin is modifying its animal movement requirements in response to the active new world screwworm outbreak in the southern U.S. Animals coming into Wisconsin from other states must have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. The temporary order calls for additional requirements for animals coming from or moving through affected areas, which currently […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960505202/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-tightens-animal-import-rules-as-part-of-new-world-screwworm-mitigation-efforts/feed/ 0The state of Wisconsin is modifying its animal movement requirements in response to the active new world screwworm outbreak in the southern U.S. Animals coming into Wisconsin from other states must have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. The temporary order calls for additional requirements for animals coming from or moving through affected areas, which currently […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/tar-spot-detected-in-michigan-corn-msu-encouraging-scouting-and-fungicide-planning/ Tar spot detected in Michigan Corn: MSU encouraging scouting and fungicide planning https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960504983/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tar-spot-detected-in-Michigan-Corn-MSU-encouraging-scouting-and-fungicide-planning/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960504983/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tar-spot-detected-in-Michigan-Corn-MSU-encouraging-scouting-and-fungicide-planning/#respond Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:25:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313988 A plant pathologist with Michigan State University says he’s not surprised by this week’s confirmation of tar spot. Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield, “Get out and scout, we have time.” “The best fungicide timing, if you’re going to make a single application for a tar spot, is generally between that VT-R1, so these growth stages, we’re just coming […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960504983/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tar-spot-detected-in-Michigan-Corn-MSU-encouraging-scouting-and-fungicide-planning/feed/ 0A plant pathologist with Michigan State University says he’s not surprised by this week’s confirmation of tar spot. Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield, “Get out and scout, we have time.” “The best fungicide timing, if you’re going to make a single application for a tar spot, is generally between that VT-R1, so these growth stages, we’re just coming […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/recreational-land-sales-not-following-cropland-trends/ Recreational land sales not following cropland trends https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960504764/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Recreational-land-sales-not-following-cropland-trends/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960504764/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Recreational-land-sales-not-following-cropland-trends/#respond Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:12:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313985 A certified real estate appraiser with Compeer Financial says while farmland values have backed off the peaks seen earlier this decade; recreational land is another story. Ethan Koch, who’s based in west central Illinois, tells Brownfield… “Cropland values have seemed to plateau, stabilize, even retract a little bit.”  He says, “The recreational market has continued to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960504764/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Recreational-land-sales-not-following-cropland-trends/feed/ 0A certified real estate appraiser with Compeer Financial says while farmland values have backed off the peaks seen earlier this decade; recreational land is another story. Ethan Koch, who’s based in west central Illinois, tells Brownfield… “Cropland values have seemed to plateau, stabilize, even retract a little bit.”  He says, “The recreational market has continued to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cash-dairy-prices-down-wednesday-at-cme-2/ Cash dairy prices down Wednesday at CME https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960504689/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-down-Wednesday-at-CME/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960504689/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-down-Wednesday-at-CME/#respond Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:08:05 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=313987 Cash dairy prices were down Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was unchanged at $0.70. No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.010 to $1.5950. Nine sales were reported ranging from $1.5975 to $1.60.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.60. Three sales were reported ranging from $1.5975 to $1.60.  Butter was down $0.550 at $1.5850. Thirteen sales were recorded ranging from $1.5850 to $1.63.  Nonfat dry milk was down $0.0275 to $1.50. Six sales were reported at $1.50. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960504689/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-down-Wednesday-at-CME/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were down Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was unchanged at $0.70. No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.010 to $1.5950. Nine sales were reported ranging from $1.5975 to $1.60.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.60. Three sales were reported ranging from $1.5975 to $1.60.  Butter was down $0.550 at $1.5850. Thirteen sales were recorded ranging from $1.5850 to $1.63.  Nonfat dry milk was down $0.0275 to $1.50. Six sales were reported at $1.50. 

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2813/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960503897/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960503897/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:35:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=313984 Cash cattle country has a few bids on the table in parts of Nebraska at $240 on a live basis and $375 dressed. The bids are at lower money than what was paid on Tuesday and so far have been passed. Kansas and Texas remain very quiet. Significant trade volume is likely to develop later […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960503897/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Cash cattle country has a few bids on the table in parts of Nebraska at $240 on a live basis and $375 dressed. The bids are at lower money than what was paid on Tuesday and so far have been passed. Kansas and Texas remain very quiet. Significant trade volume is likely to develop later […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/fund-trading-weather-among-major-forces-moving-grain-markets/ Fund trading, weather among major forces moving grain markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960503885/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fund-trading-weather-among-major-forces-moving-grain-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960503885/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fund-trading-weather-among-major-forces-moving-grain-markets/#respond Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:30:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313983 A farm business management instructor says several factors are currently influencing the grain markets. Kristina McVicker is with South Central College in Mankato, Minnesota. “Futures are reacting to the national and global picture, with the USDA reports, the I States’ weather, fund buying and selling. That’s been I think a huge factor here lately. Exports, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960503885/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fund-trading-weather-among-major-forces-moving-grain-markets/feed/ 0A farm business management instructor says several factors are currently influencing the grain markets. Kristina McVicker is with South Central College in Mankato, Minnesota. “Futures are reacting to the national and global picture, with the USDA reports, the I States’ weather, fund buying and selling. That’s been I think a huge factor here lately. Exports, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ohio-cauv-changes-expected-to-bring-tax-relief-for-some-farmland-owners/ Ohio CAUV changes expected to bring tax relief for some farmland owners https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960501728/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-CAUV-changes-expected-to-bring-tax-relief-for-some-farmland-owners/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960501728/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-CAUV-changes-expected-to-bring-tax-relief-for-some-farmland-owners/#respond Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:39:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313981 New Calculated Agricultural Use Value guidelines could lead to lower property tax bills for some landowners in 2027. Ohio Farm Bureau’sAssociate General Counsel Leah Curtis says 41 counties are currently going through the reappraisal process. “CAUV values have declined slightly, just about 5 percent, she says. “Those counties will see these new values on their tax bill in January of 2027. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960501728/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-CAUV-changes-expected-to-bring-tax-relief-for-some-farmland-owners/feed/ 0New Calculated Agricultural Use Value guidelines could lead to lower property tax bills for some landowners in 2027. Ohio Farm Bureau’sAssociate General Counsel Leah Curtis says 41 counties are currently going through the reappraisal process. “CAUV values have declined slightly, just about 5 percent, she says. “Those counties will see these new values on their tax bill in January of 2027. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ncga-pleased-with-latest-45z-guidance/ NCGA pleased with latest 45Z guidance https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960499844/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NCGA-pleased-with-latest-Z-guidance/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960499844/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NCGA-pleased-with-latest-Z-guidance/#respond Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:42:57 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313979 The director of public policy in renewable fuels for the National Corn Growers Association says the latest step towards implementing the 45Z clean fuel tax credit is mostly good news for farmers. Matt Ziegler says the USDA’s Regenerative Agricultural Feedstock Rule gives corn farmers a clear path toward participating in the voluntary program. “Some key […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960499844/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NCGA-pleased-with-latest-Z-guidance/feed/ 0The director of public policy in renewable fuels for the National Corn Growers Association says the latest step towards implementing the 45Z clean fuel tax credit is mostly good news for farmers. Matt Ziegler says the USDA’s Regenerative Agricultural Feedstock Rule gives corn farmers a clear path toward participating in the voluntary program. “Some key […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-to-begin-tracking-alpha-gal-syndrome-under-newly-signed-law/ Missouri to begin tracking Alpha-gal Syndrome under newly signed law https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960496001/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-to-begin-tracking-Alphagal-Syndrome-under-newly-signed-law/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960496001/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-to-begin-tracking-Alphagal-Syndrome-under-newly-signed-law/#respond Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:25:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313951 Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed a bill into law authorizing Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services to begin tracking and reporting Alpha-gal Syndrome. Missouri Cattlemen’s Association Past President Jeff Reed tells Brownfield “You’ve got to have the data to support it, to get other people interested in coming up with cures or a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960496001/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-to-begin-tracking-Alphagal-Syndrome-under-newly-signed-law/feed/ 0Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed a bill into law authorizing Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services to begin tracking and reporting Alpha-gal Syndrome. Missouri Cattlemen’s Association Past President Jeff Reed tells Brownfield “You’ve got to have the data to support it, to get other people interested in coming up with cures or a […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/heat-dome-to-stress-crops-in-dry-areas-of-the-northern-plains/ Heat dome to stress crops in dry areas of the Northern Plains https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960496004/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-dome-to-stress-crops-in-dry-areas-of-the-Northern-Plains/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960496004/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-dome-to-stress-crops-in-dry-areas-of-the-Northern-Plains/#respond Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:22:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313967 Unseasonably hot temperatures are expected to stress the crops growing in the dry parts of the Northern Plains this week. Laura Edwards, the state climatologist with South Dakota State University Extension, says she’s expecting daily highs to stretch into 100 degrees by the afternoon, and it will be warm at night. “We’re going to be […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960496004/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-dome-to-stress-crops-in-dry-areas-of-the-Northern-Plains/feed/ 0Unseasonably hot temperatures are expected to stress the crops growing in the dry parts of the Northern Plains this week. Laura Edwards, the state climatologist with South Dakota State University Extension, says she’s expecting daily highs to stretch into 100 degrees by the afternoon, and it will be warm at night. “We’re going to be […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rising-break-evens-add-pressure-for-cattle-producers/ Rising break-evens add pressure for cattle producers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960496007/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rising-breakevens-add-pressure-for-cattle-producers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960496007/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rising-breakevens-add-pressure-for-cattle-producers/#respond Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:20:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313974 High prices are creating challenges for cattle producers.  Jase Kracht with Professional Ag Marketing says there’s some concern about elevated prices. “Concerns now would be buying cattle back for the fall, that’s been a little tough. Market has been really high, so the ranchers wanting a premium for their calves, it’s tough to buy anything […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960496007/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rising-breakevens-add-pressure-for-cattle-producers/feed/ 0High prices are creating challenges for cattle producers.  Jase Kracht with Professional Ag Marketing says there’s some concern about elevated prices. “Concerns now would be buying cattle back for the fall, that’s been a little tough. Market has been really high, so the ranchers wanting a premium for their calves, it’s tough to buy anything […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/heat-dome-adds-risk-to-u-s-crop-potential-as-corn-enters-critical-pollination-stage/ Heat dome adds risk to U.S. crop potential as corn enters critical pollination stage https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960494903/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-dome-adds-risk-to-US-crop-potential-as-corn-enters-critical-pollination-stage/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960494903/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-dome-adds-risk-to-US-crop-potential-as-corn-enters-critical-pollination-stage/#respond Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:02:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313968 A market analyst says the current heat dome could reduce U.S. crop potential. “We’re at a crossroads,” says Don Roose, U.S. Commodities. “Are we going to continue to be threatened? Are we going to go into more of a normal growing condition? Is the heat dome going to move around and help or hurt us? […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960494903/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-dome-adds-risk-to-US-crop-potential-as-corn-enters-critical-pollination-stage/feed/ 0A market analyst says the current heat dome could reduce U.S. crop potential. “We’re at a crossroads,” says Don Roose, U.S. Commodities. “Are we going to continue to be threatened? Are we going to go into more of a normal growing condition? Is the heat dome going to move around and help or hurt us? […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/a-challenging-year-for-weed-control/ A challenging year for weed control https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960489161/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-challenging-year-for-weed-control/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960489161/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-challenging-year-for-weed-control/#respond Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=313857 In this episode of Managing for Profit, Purdue University Extension weed scientist Tommy Butts says the variable environmental conditions has created a nightmare for weed control.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960489161/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-challenging-year-for-weed-control/feed/ 0In this episode of Managing for Profit, Purdue University Extension weed scientist Tommy Butts says the variable environmental conditions has created a nightmare for weed control.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/brownfield-ag-weather-today-1318/ Brownfield Ag Weather Today https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960507008/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960507008/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/#respond Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=313992 During the next couple of days, hot, humid weather across much of the central and eastern U.S. will remain particularly intense across portions of the northern Plains and middle Atlantic States. During the weekend, however, cooler air will arrive across the Great Lakes and Northeastern States, with the core region of heat shifting to the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960507008/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/feed/ 0During the next couple of days, hot, humid weather across much of the central and eastern U.S. will remain particularly intense across portions of the northern Plains and middle Atlantic States. During the weekend, however, cooler air will arrive across the Great Lakes and Northeastern States, with the core region of heat shifting to the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/star-program-expands-incentivized-practices-for-wheat-dry-beans-and-food-grade-soybeans/ STAR Program expands incentivized practices for wheat, dry beans, and food-grade soybeans https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960422606/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~STAR-Program-expands-incentivized-practices-for-wheat-dry-beans-and-foodgrade-soybeans/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960422606/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~STAR-Program-expands-incentivized-practices-for-wheat-dry-beans-and-foodgrade-soybeans/#respond Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:41:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313965 Star of the West Milling Company says farmers can reduce fertilizer use and lower input costs through incentives offered by the Great Lakes Grain Initiative. soyVice President of Agronomy Keith Martus tells Brownfield the Sustainable Tracking of Agronomic Resources (STAR) program is in its second year, helping wheat, dry bean, and food-grade soybean growers adopt […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960422606/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~STAR-Program-expands-incentivized-practices-for-wheat-dry-beans-and-foodgrade-soybeans/feed/ 0Star of the West Milling Company says farmers can reduce fertilizer use and lower input costs through incentives offered by the Great Lakes Grain Initiative. soyVice President of Agronomy Keith Martus tells Brownfield the Sustainable Tracking of Agronomic Resources (STAR) program is in its second year, helping wheat, dry bean, and food-grade soybean growers adopt […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-national-ffa-conference-is-helping-students-build-leadership-skills-through-community-service-projects/ New National FFA Conference is helping students build leadership skills through community service projects https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960422051/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-National-FFA-Conference-is-helping-students-build-leadership-skills-through-community-service-projects/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960422051/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-National-FFA-Conference-is-helping-students-build-leadership-skills-through-community-service-projects/#respond Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:31:45 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313963 The National FFA Organization is helping members develop hands-on experiences in community service through a new program. Elizabeth Sendelweck says students participating in the inaugural Catalyst Conference completed more than 12 hours of service-learning activities. “Whether they’re learning how to go and volunteer at a food bank or it’s something that has to do with agriculture, it’s […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960422051/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-National-FFA-Conference-is-helping-students-build-leadership-skills-through-community-service-projects/feed/ 0The National FFA Organization is helping members develop hands-on experiences in community service through a new program. Elizabeth Sendelweck says students participating in the inaugural Catalyst Conference completed more than 12 hours of service-learning activities. “Whether they’re learning how to go and volunteer at a food bank or it’s something that has to do with agriculture, it’s […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/grants-available-for-new-and-existing-wisconsin-farmer-led-conservation-groups/ Grants available for new and existing Wisconsin farmer-led conservation groups https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960422036/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grants-available-for-new-and-existing-Wisconsin-farmerled-conservation-groups/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960422036/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grants-available-for-new-and-existing-Wisconsin-farmerled-conservation-groups/#respond Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:30:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=313959 The state of Wisconsin is investing more than $1 million in farmer-led conservation solutions to protect local watersheds. Producer-Led Watershed Program Manager Dani Heisler tells Brownfield, “With the backbone of the program being the water quality improvements, we feel that it’s very important to let the farmers identify and make those decisions on what’s critical […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960422036/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grants-available-for-new-and-existing-Wisconsin-farmerled-conservation-groups/feed/ 0The state of Wisconsin is investing more than $1 million in farmer-led conservation solutions to protect local watersheds. Producer-Led Watershed Program Manager Dani Heisler tells Brownfield, “With the backbone of the program being the water quality improvements, we feel that it’s very important to let the farmers identify and make those decisions on what’s critical […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-sharply-lower-ahead-of-direct-business-3/ Cattle futures sharply lower ahead of direct business https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960421544/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-sharply-lower-ahead-of-direct-business/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960421544/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-sharply-lower-ahead-of-direct-business/#respond Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:28:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=313961 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower on technical weakness.  August live cattle closed $3.30 lower at $231.42 and October live cattle closed $2.97 lower at $227.65.  August feeder cattle closed $5.55 higher at $348.80 and September feeder cattle closed $5.97 lower at $344.85.  Direct cash cattle trade was quiet […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960421544/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-sharply-lower-ahead-of-direct-business/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower on technical weakness.  August live cattle closed $3.30 lower at $231.42 and October live cattle closed $2.97 lower at $227.65.  August feeder cattle closed $5.55 higher at $348.80 and September feeder cattle closed $5.97 lower at $344.85.  Direct cash cattle trade was quiet […]

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