Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:23:10 +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/senate-farm-bill-draft-includes-nationwide-year-round-e15-provision/ Senate farm bill draft includes nationwide year-round E15 provision https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080786/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Senate-farm-bill-draft-includes-nationwide-yearround-E-provision/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080786/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Senate-farm-bill-draft-includes-nationwide-yearround-E-provision/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:21:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314814 The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says nationwide, year-round E15 legislation was added to an updated draft of the farm bill because there wasn’t another legislative vehicle available. John Boozman tells Brownfield “It was difficult to find time for it to be a stand alone bill because it takes so much time to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080786/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Senate-farm-bill-draft-includes-nationwide-yearround-E-provision/feed/ 0The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says nationwide, year-round E15 legislation was added to an updated draft of the farm bill because there wasn’t another legislative vehicle available. John Boozman tells Brownfield “It was difficult to find time for it to be a stand alone bill because it takes so much time to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/healthy-soybeans-poised-for-strong-yields-in-iowa/ Healthy soybeans poised for strong yields in Iowa https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080726/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Healthy-soybeans-poised-for-strong-yields-in-Iowa/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080726/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Healthy-soybeans-poised-for-strong-yields-in-Iowa/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:18:37 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314817 A retail sales agronomist with Brevant Seeds suggests the soybean crop in the Upper Midwest is brimming with potential. Casey Schleusner is based in northern Iowa and says fields look clean heading into a critical time for soybean development. “Disease pressure right now in soybeans, it’s not really too bad when you think of the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080726/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Healthy-soybeans-poised-for-strong-yields-in-Iowa/feed/ 0A retail sales agronomist with Brevant Seeds suggests the soybean crop in the Upper Midwest is brimming with potential. Casey Schleusner is based in northern Iowa and says fields look clean heading into a critical time for soybean development. “Disease pressure right now in soybeans, it’s not really too bad when you think of the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-august-3-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 3, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080729/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080729/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:18:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314751 Sep. corn $4.49 and 1/4, up 8 and 1/2 centsSep. soybeans $11.73 and 3/4, up 3 centsSep. soybean meal $315.40, up 50 centsSep. soybean oil 68.79, up 153 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.51, up 11 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle $226.72, down 52 centsSep. feeder cattle $342.55, down $1.22Oct. lean hogs $83.67, down $1.17Sep. Class III […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080729/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/feed/ 0Sep. corn $4.49 and 1/4, up 8 and 1/2 centsSep. soybeans $11.73 and 3/4, up 3 centsSep. soybean meal $315.40, up 50 centsSep. soybean oil 68.79, up 153 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.51, up 11 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle $226.72, down 52 centsSep. feeder cattle $342.55, down $1.22Oct. lean hogs $83.67, down $1.17Sep. Class III […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/61-of-u-s-corn-63-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/ 61% of U.S. corn, 63% of soybeans good to excellent https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080732/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080732/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:13:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314785 U.S. crop condition ratings generally declined over the past week. Some key U.S. growing areas did see more seasonal temperatures and rainfall, while other portions of the region continued to experience high heat and parts of the Midwest had severe storms. The USDA says 61% of U.S. corn is good to excellent, down 2%, and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080732/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/feed/ 0U.S. crop condition ratings generally declined over the past week. Some key U.S. growing areas did see more seasonal temperatures and rainfall, while other portions of the region continued to experience high heat and parts of the Midwest had severe storms. The USDA says 61% of U.S. corn is good to excellent, down 2%, and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/southwest-kansas-crops-in-bleak-condition/ Southwest Kansas crops in bleak condition https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080735/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southwest-Kansas-crops-in-bleak-condition/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080735/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southwest-Kansas-crops-in-bleak-condition/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:12:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314807 A southwest Kansas farmer says his corn and sorghum crops are failing from the on-going drought. “It is scorched, and the plant is shutting down.” Gary Millershaski says his corn crop took a major hit from a series of extreme heat waves last month. “I haven’t pealed the husks back, but depending on when you […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080735/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southwest-Kansas-crops-in-bleak-condition/feed/ 0A southwest Kansas farmer says his corn and sorghum crops are failing from the on-going drought. “It is scorched, and the plant is shutting down.” Gary Millershaski says his corn crop took a major hit from a series of extreme heat waves last month. “I haven’t pealed the husks back, but depending on when you […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ohio-farmer-says-yield-potential-depends-on-late-season-weather/ Ohio farmer says yield potential depends on late-season weather https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080738/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-farmer-says-yield-potential-depends-on-lateseason-weather/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080738/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-farmer-says-yield-potential-depends-on-lateseason-weather/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:11:57 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314811 A north central Ohio farmer says timely rainfall over the next few weeks will be critical for soybean crop development. Owen Niese says his current stand is all over the board. “Sometimes you don’t know what you have until you get out in the field,” he says. “Those late July and early August rains are […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080738/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-farmer-says-yield-potential-depends-on-lateseason-weather/feed/ 0A north central Ohio farmer says timely rainfall over the next few weeks will be critical for soybean crop development. Owen Niese says his current stand is all over the board. “Sometimes you don’t know what you have until you get out in the field,” he says. “Those late July and early August rains are […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/southwest-indiana-farmer-says-elevation-could-make-or-break-yields-this-fall/ Southwest Indiana farmer says elevation could make or break yields this fall https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080741/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southwest-Indiana-farmer-says-elevation-could-make-or-break-yields-this-fall/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080741/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southwest-Indiana-farmer-says-elevation-could-make-or-break-yields-this-fall/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:11:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314791 A southwest Indiana farmer says he’s concerned the challenging growing season could have an impact on crop yields this fall. Ben Kron tells Brownfield, “We’ve lost a couple hundred acres just to the river. I’m expecting a lot of variability across the field in yields. For us, this is going to be a year where […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080741/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Southwest-Indiana-farmer-says-elevation-could-make-or-break-yields-this-fall/feed/ 0A southwest Indiana farmer says he’s concerned the challenging growing season could have an impact on crop yields this fall. Ben Kron tells Brownfield, “We’ve lost a couple hundred acres just to the river. I’m expecting a lot of variability across the field in yields. For us, this is going to be a year where […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/upper-midwest-drought-expansion-raises-crop-concerns/ Upper Midwest drought expansion raises crop concerns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080744/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Upper-Midwest-drought-expansion-raises-crop-concerns/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080744/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Upper-Midwest-drought-expansion-raises-crop-concerns/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:11:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314815 An agronomy specialist says this year’s crop season has been marked by fluctuating weather conditions. Matthew Peterson is an account manager with Corteva… “This year has been characterized mainly by spotty rainfall. Depending on where you are at, the crop is holding on. Some spots are looking really good if they have caught those spotty […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966080744/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Upper-Midwest-drought-expansion-raises-crop-concerns/feed/ 0An agronomy specialist says this year’s crop season has been marked by fluctuating weather conditions. Matthew Peterson is an account manager with Corteva… “This year has been characterized mainly by spotty rainfall. Depending on where you are at, the crop is holding on. Some spots are looking really good if they have caught those spotty […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/disease-pressure-low-in-parts-of-nebraska/ Disease pressure low in parts of Nebraska https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966079721/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Disease-pressure-low-in-parts-of-Nebraska/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966079721/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Disease-pressure-low-in-parts-of-Nebraska/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:08:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314808 An east-central Nebraska farmer says there’s some variability in his corn crop this year. Ryan Preister says disease pressure has been moderately low this year. “We are starting to see a few things trickle in. As guys start applying fungicides and preparing that crop for that last push, I think we’re sitting in pretty good […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966079721/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Disease-pressure-low-in-parts-of-Nebraska/feed/ 0An east-central Nebraska farmer says there’s some variability in his corn crop this year. Ryan Preister says disease pressure has been moderately low this year. “We are starting to see a few things trickle in. As guys start applying fungicides and preparing that crop for that last push, I think we’re sitting in pretty good […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/insects-becoming-more-noticeable-in-south-dakota/ Insects becoming more noticeable in South Dakota https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966075521/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Insects-becoming-more-noticeable-in-South-Dakota/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966075521/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Insects-becoming-more-noticeable-in-South-Dakota/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:41:42 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314813 A South Dakota-based agronomist says he’s noticed an uptick in pest pressure in soybeans and alfalfa. Hoegemeyer’s Stu Carlson tells Brownfield, “Seeing a lot of spider mites in soybeans. Alfalfa we’re seeing a lot of aphids and weevils.” He says alfalfa weevils can very problematic. “They have a huge impact if you leave them. You […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966075521/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Insects-becoming-more-noticeable-in-South-Dakota/feed/ 0A South Dakota-based agronomist says he’s noticed an uptick in pest pressure in soybeans and alfalfa. Hoegemeyer’s Stu Carlson tells Brownfield, “Seeing a lot of spider mites in soybeans. Alfalfa we’re seeing a lot of aphids and weevils.” He says alfalfa weevils can very problematic. “They have a huge impact if you leave them. You […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/fed-rate-debate-creates-uncertainty-for-agriculture/ Fed rate debate creates uncertainty for agriculture https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966074399/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fed-rate-debate-creates-uncertainty-for-agriculture/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966074399/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fed-rate-debate-creates-uncertainty-for-agriculture/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:31:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314812 A market analyst says questions about where interest rates are headed continue to weigh on the ag economy. Tommy Grisafi with Ag Bull Trading says it’s an issue farmers and ranchers need to be monitoring closely. “Interest rates are exploding,” he said. “We had a Fed meeting, we have a new Fed Chair Warsh. The […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966074399/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fed-rate-debate-creates-uncertainty-for-agriculture/feed/ 0A market analyst says questions about where interest rates are headed continue to weigh on the ag economy. Tommy Grisafi with Ag Bull Trading says it’s an issue farmers and ranchers need to be monitoring closely. “Interest rates are exploding,” he said. “We had a Fed meeting, we have a new Fed Chair Warsh. The […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/june-corn-grind-soybean-crush-both-up-on-year/ June corn grind, soybean crush both up on year https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966073196/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~June-corn-grind-soybean-crush-both-up-on-year/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966073196/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~June-corn-grind-soybean-crush-both-up-on-year/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:21:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314753 Corn grind and soybean crush numbers reflect the solid demand for ethanol and soybean products. The USDA says 466.708 million bushels of corn were used for ethanol production in June 2026, down 1% from May due to slightly more narrow margins, but up 4% from June 2025 thanks to domestic and export demand. Distillers dried […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966073196/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~June-corn-grind-soybean-crush-both-up-on-year/feed/ 0Corn grind and soybean crush numbers reflect the solid demand for ethanol and soybean products. The USDA says 466.708 million bushels of corn were used for ethanol production in June 2026, down 1% from May due to slightly more narrow margins, but up 4% from June 2025 thanks to domestic and export demand. Distillers dried […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/widespread-tipback-issues-make-grain-fill-more-critical-for-corn-crop/ Widespread tipback issues make grain fill more critical for corn crop https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966071093/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Widespread-tipback-issues-make-grain-fill-more-critical-for-corn-crop/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966071093/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Widespread-tipback-issues-make-grain-fill-more-critical-for-corn-crop/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:07:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314810 An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says adverse weather conditions have impacted much of the corn crop in his territory. Robby Meeker, who covers the eastern half of Illinois and all of Indiana, says the July heat wave hit most of the crop during pollination. “You can definitely see the effects.”  He says, “That corn […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966071093/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Widespread-tipback-issues-make-grain-fill-more-critical-for-corn-crop/feed/ 0An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says adverse weather conditions have impacted much of the corn crop in his territory. Robby Meeker, who covers the eastern half of Illinois and all of Indiana, says the July heat wave hit most of the crop during pollination. “You can definitely see the effects.”  He says, “That corn […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usmca-review-could-shape-future-of-u-s-pork-exports/ USMCA review could shape future of U.S. pork exports https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966065570/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USMCA-review-could-shape-future-of-US-pork-exports/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966065570/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USMCA-review-could-shape-future-of-US-pork-exports/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:24:10 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314806 The executive director of the Nebraska Pork Producers Association says any disruption to the USMCA agreement could devastate the industry. Seth Mitchell says maintaining market access is critical. “We want no new tariff barriers for pork and more access in those countries. Zero tariff entry and it’s really quite simple. USMCA has been one of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966065570/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USMCA-review-could-shape-future-of-US-pork-exports/feed/ 0The executive director of the Nebraska Pork Producers Association says any disruption to the USMCA agreement could devastate the industry. Seth Mitchell says maintaining market access is critical. “We want no new tariff barriers for pork and more access in those countries. Zero tariff entry and it’s really quite simple. USMCA has been one of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/corn-sorghum-export-inspections-above-last-week-year/ Corn, sorghum export inspections above last week, year https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966063365/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-sorghum-export-inspections-above-last-week-year/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966063365/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-sorghum-export-inspections-above-last-week-year/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:10:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314800 Global corn demand continues to look solid. The USDA says corn inspections during the week ending July 30th were larger than what’s needed to meet projections for the current marketing year, which ends in about a month. Last week’s leading destinations were Mexico and South Korea, both of which are key customers for and consistent […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966063365/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-sorghum-export-inspections-above-last-week-year/feed/ 0Global corn demand continues to look solid. The USDA says corn inspections during the week ending July 30th were larger than what’s needed to meet projections for the current marketing year, which ends in about a month. Last week’s leading destinations were Mexico and South Korea, both of which are key customers for and consistent […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/litton-remembered-for-transforming-missouri-agriculture-and-leadership/ Litton remembered for transforming Missouri agriculture and leadership https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966063287/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Litton-remembered-for-transforming-Missouri-agriculture-and-leadership/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966063287/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Litton-remembered-for-transforming-Missouri-agriculture-and-leadership/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:07:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314799 More than 300 people gathered in northern Missouri this weekend to celebrate the legacy of former Missouri Congressman Jerry Litton, 50 years after his death. Kristi Wyatt worked closely with Litton as he served in Congress. She says he tried to make agriculture relevant to people who weren’t farmers, helping people understand farm policy and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966063287/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Litton-remembered-for-transforming-Missouri-agriculture-and-leadership/feed/ 0More than 300 people gathered in northern Missouri this weekend to celebrate the legacy of former Missouri Congressman Jerry Litton, 50 years after his death. Kristi Wyatt worked closely with Litton as he served in Congress. She says he tried to make agriculture relevant to people who weren’t farmers, helping people understand farm policy and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cme-dairy-prices-start-week-lower-as-butter-nonfat-dry-milk-decline/ CME dairy prices start week lower as butter, nonfat dry milk decline https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966055853/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-dairy-prices-start-week-lower-as-butter-nonfat-dry-milk-decline/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966055853/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-dairy-prices-start-week-lower-as-butter-nonfat-dry-milk-decline/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:16:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314798 Cash dairy prices were down Monday to start the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was unchanged at $0.6925. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0125 to $1.56. Two sales were reported ranging from $1.55 to $1.56.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5475. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.03 to $1.4850. Two sales were reported ranging from $1.4850 to $1.4875.  Nonfat dry milk was down $0.0350 to $1.5250. Six sales were reported ranging from $1.5250 to $1.54. 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966055853/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-dairy-prices-start-week-lower-as-butter-nonfat-dry-milk-decline/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were down Monday to start the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was unchanged at $0.6925. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0125 to $1.56. Two sales were reported ranging from $1.55 to $1.56.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5475. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.03 to $1.4850. Two sales were reported ranging from $1.4850 to $1.4875.  Nonfat dry milk was down $0.0350 to $1.5250. Six sales were reported ranging from $1.5250 to $1.54. 

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2826/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966054737/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966054737/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:09:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314795 Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet to start the week.  Bids and asking prices have yet to surface.  Buyers and sellers are likely preparing for the week ahead.  Look for significant trade volume to hold out until sometime Thursday or Friday. Live deals in the South ranged from $231 to $233, $1 to $3 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966054737/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet to start the week.  Bids and asking prices have yet to surface.  Buyers and sellers are likely preparing for the week ahead.  Look for significant trade volume to hold out until sometime Thursday or Friday. Live deals in the South ranged from $231 to $233, $1 to $3 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/stine-agronomist-july-heat-may-have-capped-corn-yield-potential/ Stine agronomist: July heat may have capped corn yield potential https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966051383/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Stine-agronomist-July-heat-may-have-capped-corn-yield-potential/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966051383/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Stine-agronomist-July-heat-may-have-capped-corn-yield-potential/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:38:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314793 The director of agronomy for one of the nation’s largest independent seed companies is concerned extreme heat in July might’ve taken the top off corn yield. Tom Larson with Stine Seed tells Brownfield the corn plant gets stressed when overnight temperatures and dewpoints remain elevated. “Pollination suffers dramatically, you could really have a reduction in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966051383/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Stine-agronomist-July-heat-may-have-capped-corn-yield-potential/feed/ 0The director of agronomy for one of the nation’s largest independent seed companies is concerned extreme heat in July might’ve taken the top off corn yield. Tom Larson with Stine Seed tells Brownfield the corn plant gets stressed when overnight temperatures and dewpoints remain elevated. “Pollination suffers dramatically, you could really have a reduction in […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/scrapie-confirmed-in-the-u-s-for-the-first-time-in-five-years/ Scrapie confirmed in the U.S. for the first time in five years https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966041099/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Scrapie-confirmed-in-the-US-for-the-first-time-in-five-years/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966041099/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Scrapie-confirmed-in-the-US-for-the-first-time-in-five-years/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:28:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314790 The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (AHPIS) has confirmed the first case of classical scrapie in the U.S. since 2021. The virus was found in a sheep slaughtered facility in Oregon without an ear tag. USDA says the lack of an ear tag can make it difficult to detect where the disease originated. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966041099/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Scrapie-confirmed-in-the-US-for-the-first-time-in-five-years/feed/ 0The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (AHPIS) has confirmed the first case of classical scrapie in the U.S. since 2021. The virus was found in a sheep slaughtered facility in Oregon without an ear tag. USDA says the lack of an ear tag can make it difficult to detect where the disease originated. […]

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