Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:04:48 +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/united-soybean-board-selects-new-ceo/ United Soybean Board selects new CEO https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961365110/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~United-Soybean-Board-selects-new-CEO/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961365110/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~United-Soybean-Board-selects-new-CEO/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:03:37 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314216 The United Soybean Board has named Courtney Knupp as its next CEO. Knupp currently serves as the director of global supply chain at the National Security Council and has nearly two decades of experience in agriculture, trade, public policy and development. She has also held positions with the USDA, National Pork Board, United Soybean Export […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961365110/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~United-Soybean-Board-selects-new-CEO/feed/ 0The United Soybean Board has named Courtney Knupp as its next CEO. Knupp currently serves as the director of global supply chain at the National Security Council and has nearly two decades of experience in agriculture, trade, public policy and development. She has also held positions with the USDA, National Pork Board, United Soybean Export […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-mixed-waiting-on-direct-business-4/ Cattle futures mixed waiting on direct business https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961361153/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-mixed-waiting-on-direct-business/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961361153/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-mixed-waiting-on-direct-business/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:48:10 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314213 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mixed ahead of the week’s direct business and Fridays reports from the USDA. August live cattle closed $.15 higher at $226.67 and October live cattle closed $.07 lower at $223.22.  August feeder cattle closed $2.45 lower at $349.55 and September feeder cattle closed $1.27 lower […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961361153/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-mixed-waiting-on-direct-business/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mixed ahead of the week’s direct business and Fridays reports from the USDA. August live cattle closed $.15 higher at $226.67 and October live cattle closed $.07 lower at $223.22.  August feeder cattle closed $2.45 lower at $349.55 and September feeder cattle closed $1.27 lower […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/some-illinois-farmers-optimistic-about-double-crop-soybeans-potential/ Some Illinois farmers optimistic about double crop soybeans’ potential https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961359122/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Some-Illinois-farmers-optimistic-about-double-crop-soybeans%e2%80%99-potential/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961359122/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Some-Illinois-farmers-optimistic-about-double-crop-soybeans%e2%80%99-potential/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:42:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314207 A timely wheat harvest has some Illinois farmers optimistic about their double crop soybeans. Thomas Perkins, who farms in Effingham County, tells Brownfield, “We’ve got them planted, so they look good. Good emergence going on. It was a little wet going in, but like I said, we just kind of rolled the dice and that […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961359122/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Some-Illinois-farmers-optimistic-about-double-crop-soybeans%e2%80%99-potential/feed/ 0A timely wheat harvest has some Illinois farmers optimistic about their double crop soybeans. Thomas Perkins, who farms in Effingham County, tells Brownfield, “We’ve got them planted, so they look good. Good emergence going on. It was a little wet going in, but like I said, we just kind of rolled the dice and that […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/soybean-pathologist-says-scn-can-rob-yields-all-year-long-dont-wait-to-scout/ Soybean pathologist says SCN can rob yields all year long, don’t wait to scout https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961359083/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-pathologist-says-SCN-can-rob-yields-all-year-long-dont-wait-to-scout/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961359083/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-pathologist-says-SCN-can-rob-yields-all-year-long-dont-wait-to-scout/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:38:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314206 A soybean pathologist says farmers should continue to scout for soybean cyst nematode throughout the season. Horacio Lopez-Nicora with OSU Extension says SCN can cause significant yield reductions without any visible symptoms. “It is a soil-borne pathogen,” he says. “Once it is introduced, it is very unlikely that we will be able to eradicate it. The […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961359083/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-pathologist-says-SCN-can-rob-yields-all-year-long-dont-wait-to-scout/feed/ 0A soybean pathologist says farmers should continue to scout for soybean cyst nematode throughout the season. Horacio Lopez-Nicora with OSU Extension says SCN can cause significant yield reductions without any visible symptoms. “It is a soil-borne pathogen,” he says. “Once it is introduced, it is very unlikely that we will be able to eradicate it. The […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/wheat-corn-get-back-on-higher-trends/ Wheat, corn get back on higher trends https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961359086/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-corn-get-back-on-higher-trends/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961359086/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-corn-get-back-on-higher-trends/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:35:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314168 Soybeans were mixed. Soybeans consolidated after the big gain on Monday, watching demand signals and U.S. weather. The USDA’s national good to excellent rating improved when most analysts had been expecting a decline and development is ahead of average. The recent weather might have had an impact in some areas, but the trade is taking […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961359086/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-corn-get-back-on-higher-trends/feed/ 0Soybeans were mixed. Soybeans consolidated after the big gain on Monday, watching demand signals and U.S. weather. The USDA’s national good to excellent rating improved when most analysts had been expecting a decline and development is ahead of average. The recent weather might have had an impact in some areas, but the trade is taking […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ncga-president-says-the-industry-is-worried-as-farmers-continue-to-face-the-fourth-straight-year-of-losses/ NCGA president says the industry is “worried” as farmers continue to face the fourth straight year of losses https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961356839/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NCGA-president-says-the-industry-is-worried-as-farmers-continue-to-face-the-fourth-straight-year-of-losses/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961356839/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NCGA-president-says-the-industry-is-worried-as-farmers-continue-to-face-the-fourth-straight-year-of-losses/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:34:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314205 The president of the National Corn Growers Association says farmers are facing one of the toughest economic years in recent history. “I think we’re all worried,” he says. Ohio farmer Jed Bower says many producers are facing the fourth straight year of losses, and the current price structure isn’t working. “It’s really felt like the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961356839/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NCGA-president-says-the-industry-is-worried-as-farmers-continue-to-face-the-fourth-straight-year-of-losses/feed/ 0The president of the National Corn Growers Association says farmers are facing one of the toughest economic years in recent history. “I think we’re all worried,” he says. Ohio farmer Jed Bower says many producers are facing the fourth straight year of losses, and the current price structure isn’t working. “It’s really felt like the […]

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]]> 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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