Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:02:42 +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/market-news/cash-dairy-prices-were-mixed-thursday-at-cme/ Cash dairy prices were mixed Thursday at CME https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964635260/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-were-mixed-Thursday-at-CME/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964635260/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-were-mixed-Thursday-at-CME/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:02:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314648 Cash dairy prices were mixed Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.0125 to $0.6825. One sale was reported at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0125 to $1.5325. Two sales were reported ranging from $1.5325 to $1.54.  Cheese barrels were down $0.0050 to $1.5475. One sale was reported at that price.  Butter was down $0.09 to $1.48. Five sales were reported ranging from $1.4575 to $1.48.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0525 to $1.50. Eight sales were reported ranging from $1.46 to $1.50. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964635260/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cash-dairy-prices-were-mixed-Thursday-at-CME/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mixed Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.0125 to $0.6825. One sale was reported at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0125 to $1.5325. Two sales were reported ranging from $1.5325 to $1.54.  Cheese barrels were down $0.0050 to $1.5475. One sale was reported at that price.  Butter was down $0.09 to $1.48. Five sales were reported ranging from $1.4575 to $1.48.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0525 to $1.50. Eight sales were reported ranging from $1.46 to $1.50. 

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2824/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964632896/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964632896/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:58:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314646 Direct cash cattle trade activity has been slow to pick up.  Bids have been floated in Nebraska at $235 live and $365 dressed.  Asking prices are at $234 to $235 live in the South and $370 dressed in the North.  Look for business to pick up as the day progresses.  Boxed beef was lower at […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964632896/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity has been slow to pick up.  Bids have been floated in Nebraska at $235 live and $365 dressed.  Asking prices are at $234 to $235 live in the South and $370 dressed in the North.  Look for business to pick up as the day progresses.  Boxed beef was lower at […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-crop-corn-soybean-export-sales-top-40-million-bushels/ New crop corn, soybean export sales top 40 million bushels https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964632899/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-crop-corn-soybean-export-sales-top-million-bushels/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964632899/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-crop-corn-soybean-export-sales-top-million-bushels/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:56:59 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314645 New crop corn and soybean export sales were solid during the week ending July 23rd. The USDA says new crop corn showed a week-to-week improvement led by unknown destinations and Mexico, and while new crop soybeans were down on the week, sales were still strong with China and unknown topping the list. Beef and pork […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964632899/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-crop-corn-soybean-export-sales-top-million-bushels/feed/ 0New crop corn and soybean export sales were solid during the week ending July 23rd. The USDA says new crop corn showed a week-to-week improvement led by unknown destinations and Mexico, and while new crop soybeans were down on the week, sales were still strong with China and unknown topping the list. Beef and pork […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/national-4-h-council-tractor-supply-and-starlink-partnership-to-expand-rural-broadband-access-for-ag-youth/ National 4-H Council, Tractor Supply, and Starlink partnership to expand rural broadband access for ag youth https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964619099/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~National-H-Council-Tractor-Supply-and-Starlink-partnership-to-expand-rural-broadband-access-for-ag-youth/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964619099/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~National-H-Council-Tractor-Supply-and-Starlink-partnership-to-expand-rural-broadband-access-for-ag-youth/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:07:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314625 A new partnership with the National 4-H Council, Tractor Supply Company, and Starlink is helping expand access to reliable internet in rural communities. Jill Bramble, president and CEO of the National 4-H Council, says more than $500,000 from Tractor Supply Company will help bring new digital resources to 4-H members nationwide. “Learning all aspects of technology and digital innovation will be important to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964619099/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~National-H-Council-Tractor-Supply-and-Starlink-partnership-to-expand-rural-broadband-access-for-ag-youth/feed/ 0A new partnership with the National 4-H Council, Tractor Supply Company, and Starlink is helping expand access to reliable internet in rural communities. Jill Bramble, president and CEO of the National 4-H Council, says more than $500,000 from Tractor Supply Company will help bring new digital resources to 4-H members nationwide. “Learning all aspects of technology and digital innovation will be important to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/epa-says-label-reviews-help-keep-crop-protection-tools-available/ EPA says label reviews help keep crop protection tools available https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964614833/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~EPA-says-label-reviews-help-keep-crop-protection-tools-available/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964614833/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~EPA-says-label-reviews-help-keep-crop-protection-tools-available/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:54:16 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314643 A regional EPA administrator says the agency is working to ensure farmers don’t lose access to effective crop protection tools. Region 7’s Jim Macysays his division has been reviewing thousands of labels since the administration took office. “We had about 14,000 new label requirements that we had to go through to make sure that farmers […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964614833/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~EPA-says-label-reviews-help-keep-crop-protection-tools-available/feed/ 0A regional EPA administrator says the agency is working to ensure farmers don’t lose access to effective crop protection tools. Region 7’s Jim Macysays his division has been reviewing thousands of labels since the administration took office. “We had about 14,000 new label requirements that we had to go through to make sure that farmers […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wheat-price-jump-attracting-acres/ Wheat price jump attracting acres https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964598852/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-price-jump-attracting-acres/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964598852/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-price-jump-attracting-acres/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:02:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314632 A jump in the wheat market is catching the attention of producers.  “Prices jumped up in the last week.  We were going to have 90 acres to plant this fall, but now we’re up to 300 acres.” Central Illinois farmer Lance Muirhead, who inserted wheat into his corn and soybean rotation about five years ago, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964598852/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-price-jump-attracting-acres/feed/ 0A jump in the wheat market is catching the attention of producers.  “Prices jumped up in the last week.  We were going to have 90 acres to plant this fall, but now we’re up to 300 acres.” Central Illinois farmer Lance Muirhead, who inserted wheat into his corn and soybean rotation about five years ago, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farm-rescue-delivering-aid-to-nebraska-wildfire-victims/ Farm Rescue delivering aid to Nebraska wildfire victims https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964598825/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Rescue-delivering-aid-to-Nebraska-wildfire-victims/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964598825/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Rescue-delivering-aid-to-Nebraska-wildfire-victims/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:01:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314633 Farm Rescue volunteers are stepping up to assist farmers and ranchers affected by wildfires in Nebraska. Tim Sullivan, executive director emeritus, says it’s been a troubling year for many producers in the state. “It’s been one of those things where people are desperate,” he said. “They got totally wiped out. Some of them lost cattle, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964598825/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Rescue-delivering-aid-to-Nebraska-wildfire-victims/feed/ 0Farm Rescue volunteers are stepping up to assist farmers and ranchers affected by wildfires in Nebraska. Tim Sullivan, executive director emeritus, says it’s been a troubling year for many producers in the state. “It’s been one of those things where people are desperate,” he said. “They got totally wiped out. Some of them lost cattle, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/weather-differences-driving-uneven-crop-prospects/ Weather differences driving uneven crop prospects https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964590248/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weather-differences-driving-uneven-crop-prospects/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964590248/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weather-differences-driving-uneven-crop-prospects/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:30:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314618 An agronomist says crop conditions have been a mixed bag across the Midwest. Ryan Harbison with AgroLiquid says some of the best corn and soybean fields he’s seen are in southern Illinois. “You get outside of there though and it gets really varied,” he said. “It just depends where the rains came through this year. We’re […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964590248/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weather-differences-driving-uneven-crop-prospects/feed/ 0An agronomist says crop conditions have been a mixed bag across the Midwest. Ryan Harbison with AgroLiquid says some of the best corn and soybean fields he’s seen are in southern Illinois. “You get outside of there though and it gets really varied,” he said. “It just depends where the rains came through this year. We’re […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-soil-health-institute-study-shows-soil-health-and-conservation-are-improving-forage-production/ New Soil Health Institute study shows soil health and conservation are improving forage production https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964576685/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-Soil-Health-Institute-study-shows-soil-health-and-conservation-are-improving-forage-production/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964576685/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-Soil-Health-Institute-study-shows-soil-health-and-conservation-are-improving-forage-production/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:49:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314617 New research from the Soil Health Institute could help dairy farmers improve forage quality and overall sustainability on their operations. Dr. Maria Cloutier says Wisconsin farmers using reduced tillage and grazing are seeing more consistent forage production. “There is a 7% increase in organic carbon concentration in the low tillage fields, and we see that […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964576685/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-Soil-Health-Institute-study-shows-soil-health-and-conservation-are-improving-forage-production/feed/ 0New research from the Soil Health Institute could help dairy farmers improve forage quality and overall sustainability on their operations. Dr. Maria Cloutier says Wisconsin farmers using reduced tillage and grazing are seeing more consistent forage production. “There is a 7% increase in organic carbon concentration in the low tillage fields, and we see that […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/seasonal-warmth-heat-across-the-heartland-scattered-showers-storms-developing-on-parts-of-the-plains/ Seasonal warmth & heat across the Heartland; scattered showers & storms developing on parts of the Plains https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964603577/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Seasonal-warmth-heat-across-the-Heartland-scattered-showers-storms-developing-on-parts-of-the-Plains/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964603577/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Seasonal-warmth-heat-across-the-Heartland-scattered-showers-storms-developing-on-parts-of-the-Plains/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=314631 Across the Corn Belt, scattered showers and thunderstorms are overspreading the western tier of the region, including Nebraska and the Dakotas. Dry weather covers the remainder of the Corn Belt, although favorable temperatures (at or below 90°F Thursday throughout the Midwest) are helping to limit the adverse crop effects of diminishing topsoil moisture. On the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964603577/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Seasonal-warmth-heat-across-the-Heartland-scattered-showers-storms-developing-on-parts-of-the-Plains/feed/ 0Across the Corn Belt, scattered showers and thunderstorms are overspreading the western tier of the region, including Nebraska and the Dakotas. Dry weather covers the remainder of the Corn Belt, although favorable temperatures (at or below 90°F Thursday throughout the Midwest) are helping to limit the adverse crop effects of diminishing topsoil moisture. On the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/brownfield-ag-weather-today-1324/ Brownfield Ag Weather Today https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964593512/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964593512/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=314628 Showers and thunderstorms currently affecting the central Plains will drift eastward, delivering much-needed rain later Thursday across the western Corn Belt before reaching the remainder of the Midwest on Friday and Saturday. Event-total rainfall should reach 1 to 3 inches or more, except for lower amounts in the northern Corn Belt. Meanwhile, unsettled, showery weather […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964593512/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/feed/ 0Showers and thunderstorms currently affecting the central Plains will drift eastward, delivering much-needed rain later Thursday across the western Corn Belt before reaching the remainder of the Midwest on Friday and Saturday. Event-total rainfall should reach 1 to 3 inches or more, except for lower amounts in the northern Corn Belt. Meanwhile, unsettled, showery weather […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/grains-juggling-weather-wheat-rally-and-china-demand/ Grains juggling weather, wheat rally and China demand https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964547648/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grains-juggling-weather-wheat-rally-and-China-demand/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964547648/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grains-juggling-weather-wheat-rally-and-China-demand/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:14:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314611 A commodity broker says he’s keeping a close eye on several grain market factors heading into August. Tommy Grisafi with Ag Bull Trading says variable weather conditions have been impacting grain prices. “Wide temperatures, hot temperatures,” he said. “Some places have too much rain, but where we are not enough rain.” He tells Brownfield geopolitical […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964547648/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grains-juggling-weather-wheat-rally-and-China-demand/feed/ 0A commodity broker says he’s keeping a close eye on several grain market factors heading into August. Tommy Grisafi with Ag Bull Trading says variable weather conditions have been impacting grain prices. “Wide temperatures, hot temperatures,” he said. “Some places have too much rain, but where we are not enough rain.” He tells Brownfield geopolitical […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/very-to-hot-weather-to-expand-across-the-nation/ Very warm to hot weather to cover much of the Nation; a near-seasonal rainfall pattern for most https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961286690/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Very-warm-to-hot-weather-to-cover-much-of-the-Nation-a-nearseasonal-rainfall-pattern-for-most/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961286690/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Very-warm-to-hot-weather-to-cover-much-of-the-Nation-a-nearseasonal-rainfall-pattern-for-most/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=314176 Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for hotter-than-normal weather nearly nationwide, with the Intermountain West having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusual heat. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal rainfall across much of the country should contrast with drier-than-normal conditions across the northern Great Basin, northern High Plains, and Northwest.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961286690/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Very-warm-to-hot-weather-to-cover-much-of-the-Nation-a-nearseasonal-rainfall-pattern-for-most/feed/ 0Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for hotter-than-normal weather nearly nationwide, with the Intermountain West having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusual heat. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal rainfall across much of the country should contrast with drier-than-normal conditions across the northern Great Basin, northern High Plains, and Northwest.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/farmers-aim-to-stay-profitable-as-farm-losses-projected-to-deepen/ Farmers aim to stay profitable as farm losses projected to deepen https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964526663/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-aim-to-stay-profitable-as-farm-losses-projected-to-deepen/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964526663/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-aim-to-stay-profitable-as-farm-losses-projected-to-deepen/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=314579 A new report from the American Farm Bureau Federation reveals a projected $32 billion in losses for major row crop producers in 2027. On this episode of Managing for Profit, AFBF’s John Newton talks about steps growers can take to help them cut costs and try to improve profitability.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964526663/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-aim-to-stay-profitable-as-farm-losses-projected-to-deepen/feed/ 0A new report from the American Farm Bureau Federation reveals a projected $32 billion in losses for major row crop producers in 2027. On this episode of Managing for Profit, AFBF’s John Newton talks about steps growers can take to help them cut costs and try to improve profitability.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-issues-interim-final-rule-for-wetlands/ USDA issues interim final rule for wetlands https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964329920/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-issues-interim-final-rule-for-wetlands/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964329920/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-issues-interim-final-rule-for-wetlands/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:57:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314598 The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has issued an interim final rule to clarify that most wetland determinations made since late November 1990 are considered certified. The interim final rule provides more certainty for farmers, allowing them to use existing determinations to install drainage, clear land and make other land adjustments without the risk of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964329920/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-issues-interim-final-rule-for-wetlands/feed/ 0The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has issued an interim final rule to clarify that most wetland determinations made since late November 1990 are considered certified. The interim final rule provides more certainty for farmers, allowing them to use existing determinations to install drainage, clear land and make other land adjustments without the risk of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/heat-stress-causes-cattle-losses-at-south-dakota-feedlots/ Heat stress causes cattle losses at South Dakota feedlots https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964328888/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-stress-causes-cattle-losses-at-South-Dakota-feedlots/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964328888/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-stress-causes-cattle-losses-at-South-Dakota-feedlots/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:52:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314587 A beef feedlot management specialist says extreme heat and environmental conditions created the potential for significant cattle losses at some South Dakota feedlots. “It’s certainly been a tough week to be a cattle feeder in South Dakota,” says Warren Rusche, South Dakota State University Extension. Heat index values exceeded 120 degrees across parts of the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964328888/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-stress-causes-cattle-losses-at-South-Dakota-feedlots/feed/ 0A beef feedlot management specialist says extreme heat and environmental conditions created the potential for significant cattle losses at some South Dakota feedlots. “It’s certainly been a tough week to be a cattle feeder in South Dakota,” says Warren Rusche, South Dakota State University Extension. Heat index values exceeded 120 degrees across parts of the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/weather-forecast-pulls-soybeans-lower/ Weather forecast pulls soybeans lower https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964327427/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weather-forecast-pulls-soybeans-lower/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964327427/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weather-forecast-pulls-soybeans-lower/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:43:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314539 Soybeans were sharply lower on fund and technical selling. Near-term weather forecasts look non-threatening in many key growing areas. Longer-term outlooks are a little less certain and August is a key month for beans, so that will continue to be watched closely and could leave the market volatile. The sharply higher move in crude oil […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964327427/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weather-forecast-pulls-soybeans-lower/feed/ 0Soybeans were sharply lower on fund and technical selling. Near-term weather forecasts look non-threatening in many key growing areas. Longer-term outlooks are a little less certain and August is a key month for beans, so that will continue to be watched closely and could leave the market volatile. The sharply higher move in crude oil […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/wyffels-cornbeltaward/ Wyffels Corn Belt Award https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964325822/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wyffels-Corn-Belt-Award/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:32:53 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?page_id=314581 Brownfield and Wyffels Hybrids are partnering to present the Corn Belt Award to high school students who demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities, show good character, and participate in school and community activities. 56 high school students will be selected for this award from the states of Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The Corn […]

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]]> Brownfield and Wyffels Hybrids are partnering to present the Corn Belt Award to high school students who demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities, show good character, and participate in school and community activities. 56 high school students will be selected for this award from the states of Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The Corn […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-higher-at-midweek-9/ Cattle futures higher at midweek https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964325591/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-at-midweek/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964325591/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-at-midweek/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:30:55 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314576 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, supported by oversold signals, waiting on direct business to develop.  August live cattle closed $.42 higher at $227.90 and October live cattle closed $1.80 higher at $223.97.  August feeder cattle closed $1.20 higher at $344.27 and September feeder cattle closed $1.42 higher at $338.65.  […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964325591/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-at-midweek/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, supported by oversold signals, waiting on direct business to develop.  August live cattle closed $.42 higher at $227.90 and October live cattle closed $1.80 higher at $223.97.  August feeder cattle closed $1.20 higher at $344.27 and September feeder cattle closed $1.42 higher at $338.65.  […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/supporters-say-securing-ag-workforce-act-modernizes-h-2a-program-without-amnesty/ Supporters say securing ag workforce act modernizes H-2A program without amnesty https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964325594/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Supporters-say-securing-ag-workforce-act-modernizes-HA-program-without-amnesty/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964325594/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Supporters-say-securing-ag-workforce-act-modernizes-HA-program-without-amnesty/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:27:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314575 A divide is growing over farm labor reforms under consideration in Congress. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles tells Brownfield the bipartisan Securing Ag Workforce Act does not grant amnesty as some Republicans have been arguing.  “You’re going to either offshore your food supply or you’re going to massively drive up costs on the American […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964325594/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Supporters-say-securing-ag-workforce-act-modernizes-HA-program-without-amnesty/feed/ 0A divide is growing over farm labor reforms under consideration in Congress. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles tells Brownfield the bipartisan Securing Ag Workforce Act does not grant amnesty as some Republicans have been arguing.  “You’re going to either offshore your food supply or you’re going to massively drive up costs on the American […]

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