Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:10:23 +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/usda-layoffs-leave-meat-processing-program-facing-new-hurdles/ USDA layoffs leave meat processing program facing new hurdles https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961350761/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-layoffs-leave-meat-processing-program-facing-new-hurdles/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961350761/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-layoffs-leave-meat-processing-program-facing-new-hurdles/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:10:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314203 A coordinator with a non-profit that supports small and medium-sized meat processors says layoffs at USDA are creating challenges. Dave Carter is with the Flower Hill Institute. “The folks that are at USDA, the downsizing has really been difficult for them. But the folks that are there are just doing their best right now, they’re […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961350761/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-layoffs-leave-meat-processing-program-facing-new-hurdles/feed/ 0A coordinator with a non-profit that supports small and medium-sized meat processors says layoffs at USDA are creating challenges. Dave Carter is with the Flower Hill Institute. “The folks that are at USDA, the downsizing has really been difficult for them. But the folks that are there are just doing their best right now, they’re […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-july-21-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 21, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961350764/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961350764/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:08:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314167 Sep. corn $4.52 and 3/4, up 3 and 1/4 centsAug. soybeans $12.19 and 1/2, down 6 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal $326.70, up $3.20Aug. soybean oil 74.30, down 38 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.78, up 4 centsAug. live cattle $226.67, up 15 centsAug. feeder cattle $349.55, down $2.45Aug. lean hogs $101.50, up 22 centsAug. Class III […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961350764/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/feed/ 0Sep. corn $4.52 and 3/4, up 3 and 1/4 centsAug. soybeans $12.19 and 1/2, down 6 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal $326.70, up $3.20Aug. soybean oil 74.30, down 38 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.78, up 4 centsAug. live cattle $226.67, up 15 centsAug. feeder cattle $349.55, down $2.45Aug. lean hogs $101.50, up 22 centsAug. Class III […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ncba-backs-expanded-managed-grazing-on-crp-acres/ NCBA backs expanded managed grazing on CRP acres https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961329239/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NCBA-backs-expanded-managed-grazing-on-CRP-acres/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961329239/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NCBA-backs-expanded-managed-grazing-on-CRP-acres/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:46:57 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314165 The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has updated its policy on the Conservation Reserve Program.  Justin Robbins, an Iowa cattle producer, says members want CRP that allows managed grazing. “It just seems like around our part of the world, there’s just not a lot of pasture available. And for, you know, if we’re trying to get […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961329239/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NCBA-backs-expanded-managed-grazing-on-CRP-acres/feed/ 0The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has updated its policy on the Conservation Reserve Program.  Justin Robbins, an Iowa cattle producer, says members want CRP that allows managed grazing. “It just seems like around our part of the world, there’s just not a lot of pasture available. And for, you know, if we’re trying to get […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-ag-secretary-conservation-efforts-start-with-more-cover-crop-acres/ Iowa Ag Secretary: Conservation efforts start with more cover crop acres https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961329242/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-Ag-Secretary-Conservation-efforts-start-with-more-cover-crop-acres/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961329242/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-Ag-Secretary-Conservation-efforts-start-with-more-cover-crop-acres/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:46:53 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314200 Iowa’s Ag Secretary says more farmers are choosing to plant cover crops to help improve soil conditions and water quality. Mike Naig tells Brownfield the state recently launched an enhanced cover crop cost share program for the Greater Des Moines Watershed. “Raising the cap on the number of acres that folks can enroll in the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961329242/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-Ag-Secretary-Conservation-efforts-start-with-more-cover-crop-acres/feed/ 0Iowa’s Ag Secretary says more farmers are choosing to plant cover crops to help improve soil conditions and water quality. Mike Naig tells Brownfield the state recently launched an enhanced cover crop cost share program for the Greater Des Moines Watershed. “Raising the cap on the number of acres that folks can enroll in the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-farm-bureau-cautiously-optimistic-about-additional-farmer-aid/ Missouri Farm Bureau cautiously optimistic about additional farmer aid https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961321778/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Farm-Bureau-cautiously-optimistic-about-additional-farmer-aid/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961321778/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Farm-Bureau-cautiously-optimistic-about-additional-farmer-aid/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:14:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314166 The U.S. House will consider a budget resolution this week that would kick off the reconciliation process and could provide up to $12 billion in additional farmer aid. Garrett Hawkins with Missouri Farm Bureau tells Brownfield he’s cautiously optimistic about more assistance as farmers continue to face economic stress. “I think when you see the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961321778/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Farm-Bureau-cautiously-optimistic-about-additional-farmer-aid/feed/ 0The U.S. House will consider a budget resolution this week that would kick off the reconciliation process and could provide up to $12 billion in additional farmer aid. Garrett Hawkins with Missouri Farm Bureau tells Brownfield he’s cautiously optimistic about more assistance as farmers continue to face economic stress. “I think when you see the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2817/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961318172/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961318172/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:05:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314188 Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet.  Bids and asking prices haven’t surfaced.  Significant trade volume is likely going to hold out until sometime Thursday or Friday.  Boxed beef was mixed at midday with light and moderate demand for moderate offerings.  Choice was $1.02 lower at $369.08 and Select was $.55 higher at $356.  The […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961318172/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet.  Bids and asking prices haven’t surfaced.  Significant trade volume is likely going to hold out until sometime Thursday or Friday.  Boxed beef was mixed at midday with light and moderate demand for moderate offerings.  Choice was $1.02 lower at $369.08 and Select was $.55 higher at $356.  The […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/purdues-college-of-veterinary-medicine-is-expanding-could-help-improve-veterinary-care-in-rural-areas/ Purdue’s College of Veterinary Medicine is expanding, could help improve veterinary care in rural areas https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961318175/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Purdues-College-of-Veterinary-Medicine-is-expanding-could-help-improve-veterinary-care-in-rural-areas/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961318175/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Purdues-College-of-Veterinary-Medicine-is-expanding-could-help-improve-veterinary-care-in-rural-areas/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:04:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314195 Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is planning its largest expansion in school history to help improve access to rural veterinary care across the country. Dr. Bret Marsh says the program will increase its enrollment from 84 students to 120. “I think it’s an opportunity to encourage more veterinarians to stay in our state,” he says. “We’re […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961318175/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Purdues-College-of-Veterinary-Medicine-is-expanding-could-help-improve-veterinary-care-in-rural-areas/feed/ 0Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is planning its largest expansion in school history to help improve access to rural veterinary care across the country. Dr. Bret Marsh says the program will increase its enrollment from 84 students to 120. “I think it’s an opportunity to encourage more veterinarians to stay in our state,” he says. “We’re […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/economist-says-high-beef-prices-could-be-starting-to-shift-consumer-demand-to-other-proteins/ Economist says high beef prices could be starting to shift consumer demand to other proteins https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961316249/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-says-high-beef-prices-could-be-starting-to-shift-consumer-demand-to-other-proteins/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961316249/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-says-high-beef-prices-could-be-starting-to-shift-consumer-demand-to-other-proteins/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:55:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314194 A livestock economist says high retail prices for beef could be impacting the proteins consumers purchase. University of Kentucky’s Kenny Burdine says, “The last few weeks have probably pointed that way more than anything I’ve seen in a while.”  The price of choice boxed beef, the wholesale value of beef cuts sold by packers that is often used as a benchmark for beef demand, has dropped about $30 per […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961316249/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-says-high-beef-prices-could-be-starting-to-shift-consumer-demand-to-other-proteins/feed/ 0A livestock economist says high retail prices for beef could be impacting the proteins consumers purchase. University of Kentucky’s Kenny Burdine says, “The last few weeks have probably pointed that way more than anything I’ve seen in a while.”  The price of choice boxed beef, the wholesale value of beef cuts sold by packers that is often used as a benchmark for beef demand, has dropped about $30 per […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-invests-in-regenerative-farmer-networks-to-boost-soil-health-and-conservation/ Michigan invests in regenerative farmer networks to boost soil health and conservation https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961314494/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-invests-in-regenerative-farmer-networks-to-boost-soil-health-and-conservation/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961314494/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-invests-in-regenerative-farmer-networks-to-boost-soil-health-and-conservation/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:43:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314193 Twelve farmer networks are receiving state funding to help advance the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices across Michigan. Will Jacquinde manages the Regenerative Farmer Network Grant Program within the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. “Every farm is going to be different in the way that they approach these different practices,” he says. “That’s the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961314494/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-invests-in-regenerative-farmer-networks-to-boost-soil-health-and-conservation/feed/ 0Twelve farmer networks are receiving state funding to help advance the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices across Michigan. Will Jacquinde manages the Regenerative Farmer Network Grant Program within the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. “Every farm is going to be different in the way that they approach these different practices,” he says. “That’s the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/fda-adds-border-screenings-as-cyclospora-outbreak-investigation-expands/ FDA adds border screenings as cyclospora outbreak investigation expands https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961310810/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FDA-adds-border-screenings-as-cyclospora-outbreak-investigation-expands/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961310810/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FDA-adds-border-screenings-as-cyclospora-outbreak-investigation-expands/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:30:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314191 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s investigation into the source of a cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands of people across the country continues.   Acting Commissioner Kyle Diamantas says there have been more than 1,600 confirmed cases. “For this particular cluster, we have also seen cases of reporting illness as recent as last week,” he says.  “It’s imperative for us to take […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961310810/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~FDA-adds-border-screenings-as-cyclospora-outbreak-investigation-expands/feed/ 0The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s investigation into the source of a cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands of people across the country continues.   Acting Commissioner Kyle Diamantas says there have been more than 1,600 confirmed cases. “For this particular cluster, we have also seen cases of reporting illness as recent as last week,” he says.  “It’s imperative for us to take […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/livestock-producers-calling-for-conservation-support-in-new-farm-bill/ Livestock producers calling for conservation support in new farm bill https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961308677/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Livestock-producers-calling-for-conservation-support-in-new-farm-bill/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961308677/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Livestock-producers-calling-for-conservation-support-in-new-farm-bill/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:16:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314190 The president of the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition says a new five-year farm bill is just as critical for livestock producers as it is for row crop farmers. Cliff Schuette, who raises cattle in southern Illinois, says key cost share programs that livestock producers rely on are already underfunded. “Hopefully the conservation part of the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961308677/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Livestock-producers-calling-for-conservation-support-in-new-farm-bill/feed/ 0The president of the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition says a new five-year farm bill is just as critical for livestock producers as it is for row crop farmers. Cliff Schuette, who raises cattle in southern Illinois, says key cost share programs that livestock producers rely on are already underfunded. “Hopefully the conservation part of the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/a-mixed-tuesday-for-cash-dairy-prices-at-cme/ A mixed Tuesday for cash dairy prices at CME https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961303337/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-mixed-Tuesday-for-cash-dairy-prices-at-CME/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961303337/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-mixed-Tuesday-for-cash-dairy-prices-at-CME/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:00:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314189 Cash dairy prices were mixed Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.0025 to $0.6975. No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.03 to $1.66. Three sales were recorded ranging from $1.6350 to $1.6575.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.6275. No sales were recorded.  Butter was up $0.0025 to $1.5750. Twelve sales were recorded ranging from $1.56 to $1.5650.  Nonfat dry milk was down $0.02 to $1.43. Twenty-five sales were reported ranging from $1.42 to $1.45. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961303337/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~A-mixed-Tuesday-for-cash-dairy-prices-at-CME/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mixed Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.0025 to $0.6975. No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.03 to $1.66. Three sales were recorded ranging from $1.6350 to $1.6575.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.6275. No sales were recorded.  Butter was up $0.0025 to $1.5750. Twelve sales were recorded ranging from $1.56 to $1.5650.  Nonfat dry milk was down $0.02 to $1.43. Twenty-five sales were reported ranging from $1.42 to $1.45. 

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/high-fertilizer-prices-likely-to-drive-phosphate-cutbacks-this-fall/ High fertilizer prices likely to drive phosphate cutbacks this fall https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961298030/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-fertilizer-prices-likely-to-drive-phosphate-cutbacks-this-fall/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961298030/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-fertilizer-prices-likely-to-drive-phosphate-cutbacks-this-fall/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:33:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314186 An agronomist with CHS expects farmers to alter fall fertility plans. Corey Klaphake covers southern Minnesota and says cutbacks are likely because of high fertilizer prices. “I think definitely there will be some cutting back no doubt, on the phosphates probably in particular is what the big conversation has been.” He tells Brownfield potash and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961298030/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-fertilizer-prices-likely-to-drive-phosphate-cutbacks-this-fall/feed/ 0An agronomist with CHS expects farmers to alter fall fertility plans. Corey Klaphake covers southern Minnesota and says cutbacks are likely because of high fertilizer prices. “I think definitely there will be some cutting back no doubt, on the phosphates probably in particular is what the big conversation has been.” He tells Brownfield potash and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/grassley-endorses-farmer-assistance-calls-for-e15-action/ Grassley endorses farmer assistance, calls for E15 action https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961288601/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grassley-endorses-farmer-assistance-calls-for-E-action/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961288601/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grassley-endorses-farmer-assistance-calls-for-E-action/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:52:11 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314177 U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he supports efforts in the House to provide more financial aid to farmers. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield the assistance would help address rising input prices. “The justification for it expressed by the President is the Iran war is drawing up the price of diesel and other products that farmers […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961288601/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grassley-endorses-farmer-assistance-calls-for-E-action/feed/ 0U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he supports efforts in the House to provide more financial aid to farmers. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield the assistance would help address rising input prices. “The justification for it expressed by the President is the Iran war is drawing up the price of diesel and other products that farmers […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/more-asian-longhorn-tick-detections-in-illinois/ More Asian Longhorn Tick detections in Illinois https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961279130/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~More-Asian-Longhorn-Tick-detections-in-Illinois/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961279130/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~More-Asian-Longhorn-Tick-detections-in-Illinois/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:14:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314174 A cow/calf specialist with the University of Illinois Extension says the Asian longhorn tick has been confirmed in three more Illinois counties.   Dr. Teresa Steckler tells Brownfield the invasive species has been discovered in Jefferson, Marion, and Wayne Counties. “This tick will congregate on animals.”  She says, “There’ll be hundreds of thousands of ticks […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961279130/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~More-Asian-Longhorn-Tick-detections-in-Illinois/feed/ 0A cow/calf specialist with the University of Illinois Extension says the Asian longhorn tick has been confirmed in three more Illinois counties.   Dr. Teresa Steckler tells Brownfield the invasive species has been discovered in Jefferson, Marion, and Wayne Counties. “This tick will congregate on animals.”  She says, “There’ll be hundreds of thousands of ticks […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/two-cents/eminent-domain-pain-and-progress/ Eminent domain: pain and progress https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961279172/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Eminent-domain-pain-and-progress/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961279172/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Eminent-domain-pain-and-progress/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:14:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=cyndi_cents&p=314085 Few phrases in rural America carry more weight than eminent domain. On paper, it is simply a legal tool. It is an administrative process used to acquire land for public projects. But for the people who live on, work, and build their lives on that land, it is anything but procedural. It is personal, emotional, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961279172/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Eminent-domain-pain-and-progress/feed/ 0Few phrases in rural America carry more weight than eminent domain. On paper, it is simply a legal tool. It is an administrative process used to acquire land for public projects. But for the people who live on, work, and build their lives on that land, it is anything but procedural. It is personal, emotional, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/very-to-hot-weather-to-expand-across-the-nation/ Very to hot weather to expand across the Nation; a drier pattern set to evolve for the Heartland https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961286690/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Very-to-hot-weather-to-expand-across-the-Nation-a-drier-pattern-set-to-evolve-for-the-Heartland/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961286690/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Very-to-hot-weather-to-expand-across-the-Nation-a-drier-pattern-set-to-evolve-for-the-Heartland/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=314176 Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of hotter-than-normal conditions nationwide, except for near- or below-normal temperatures in the Northeast and Pacific Northwest. Meanwhile, below-normal rainfall from the eastern Plains into the Mississippi Valley should contrast with wetter-than-normal weather in parts of the Southwest, Pacific Northwest, and Atlantic Coast States.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961286690/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Very-to-hot-weather-to-expand-across-the-Nation-a-drier-pattern-set-to-evolve-for-the-Heartland/feed/ 0Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of hotter-than-normal conditions nationwide, except for near- or below-normal temperatures in the Northeast and Pacific Northwest. Meanwhile, below-normal rainfall from the eastern Plains into the Mississippi Valley should contrast with wetter-than-normal weather in parts of the Southwest, Pacific Northwest, and Atlantic Coast States.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/event/k-state-risk-and-profit-conference/ K-State Risk and Profit Conference https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961260746/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~KState-Risk-and-Profit-Conference/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:57:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=event&p=314171 Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican covers the K-State Risk and Profit Conference.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/brownfield-ag-weather-today-1320/ Brownfield Ag Weather Today https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961281173/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961281173/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=314170 Tropical Storm Bertha will continue to drift generally westward, nearly parallel to the northern Gulf Coast. Only slight further strengthening of the heavily sheared storm is expected, and landfall could occur in southern Louisiana as early as late Wednesday or early Thursday. Bertha’s impacts may include locally heavy showers, gusty winds, and a modest storm […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961281173/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/feed/ 0Tropical Storm Bertha will continue to drift generally westward, nearly parallel to the northern Gulf Coast. Only slight further strengthening of the heavily sheared storm is expected, and landfall could occur in southern Louisiana as early as late Wednesday or early Thursday. Bertha’s impacts may include locally heavy showers, gusty winds, and a modest storm […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/south-dakota-farmer-corn-survived-heat-rain-now-critical-for-yields/ South Dakota farmer: corn survived heat, rain now critical for yields https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961092296/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-farmer-corn-survived-heat-rain-now-critical-for-yields/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961092296/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-farmer-corn-survived-heat-rain-now-critical-for-yields/#respond Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:07:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314163 A farmer in eastern South Dakota says last week’s heat dome didn’t have much impact on the corn at his farm, which is tasseling. Travis Renkly farms in Brookings County, and he says the rains ahead of Independence Day were enough to help the crops get through the hot week. However, more rain is needed. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961092296/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-farmer-corn-survived-heat-rain-now-critical-for-yields/feed/ 0A farmer in eastern South Dakota says last week’s heat dome didn’t have much impact on the corn at his farm, which is tasseling. Travis Renkly farms in Brookings County, and he says the rains ahead of Independence Day were enough to help the crops get through the hot week. However, more rain is needed. […]

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