Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:30:09 +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/2026/08/the-minnesota-porkcast-on-farm-sustainability-and-grant/ The Minnesota Porkcast: On-Farm Sustainability and Grant https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187950/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-Minnesota-Porkcast-OnFarm-Sustainability-and-Grant/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187950/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-Minnesota-Porkcast-OnFarm-Sustainability-and-Grant/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:28:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?p=315896 Minnesota Pork director of public policy and strategy Lauren Servick says producers can participate in an on-farm sustainability report and qualify for a grant.  Minnesota Pork president Todd Selvick, a pig farmer from southern Minnesota, says he’s completed the report and sees several practical benefits.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187950/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-Minnesota-Porkcast-OnFarm-Sustainability-and-Grant/feed/ 0Minnesota Pork director of public policy and strategy Lauren Servick says producers can participate in an on-farm sustainability report and qualify for a grant.  Minnesota Pork president Todd Selvick, a pig farmer from southern Minnesota, says he’s completed the report and sees several practical benefits.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/mizzou-meat-market-opens-at-new-meat-science-lab-expands-retail-offerings/ Mizzou Meat Market opens at new meat science lab, expands retail offerings https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187518/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Mizzou-Meat-Market-opens-at-new-meat-science-lab-expands-retail-offerings/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187518/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Mizzou-Meat-Market-opens-at-new-meat-science-lab-expands-retail-offerings/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:12:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315836 The Mizzou Meat Market on the University of Missouri campus opened in mid-August. Bryon Weigand, the director of the Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education and Training Lab, tells Brownfield the new market is larger than the previous location in Columbia. “It’s located South of the Trowbridge Livestock Center, a pretty big footprint, but it […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187518/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Mizzou-Meat-Market-opens-at-new-meat-science-lab-expands-retail-offerings/feed/ 0The Mizzou Meat Market on the University of Missouri campus opened in mid-August. Bryon Weigand, the director of the Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education and Training Lab, tells Brownfield the new market is larger than the previous location in Columbia. “It’s located South of the Trowbridge Livestock Center, a pretty big footprint, but it […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/corn-harvest-gets-underway-in-missouri-with-strong-early-yields/ Corn harvest gets underway in Missouri with strong early yields https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187521/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-harvest-gets-underway-in-Missouri-with-strong-early-yields/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187521/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-harvest-gets-underway-in-Missouri-with-strong-early-yields/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:10:57 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315889 Corn harvest is underway in parts of Missouri. Brice Fischer in Bates County tells Brownfield he started harvest five days ago, and it’s one of the earliest good corn crops he’s ever had. “I think everybody that took advantage in the area of planting in March is is going to get rewarded. There’s a little […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187521/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-harvest-gets-underway-in-Missouri-with-strong-early-yields/feed/ 0Corn harvest is underway in parts of Missouri. Brice Fischer in Bates County tells Brownfield he started harvest five days ago, and it’s one of the earliest good corn crops he’s ever had. “I think everybody that took advantage in the area of planting in March is is going to get rewarded. There’s a little […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/south-dakota-corn-looks-good-despite-half-normal-rainfall/ South Dakota corn looks good despite half-normal rainfall https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187527/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-corn-looks-good-despite-halfnormal-rainfall/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187527/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-corn-looks-good-despite-halfnormal-rainfall/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:10:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315892 A farmer in south-central South Dakota says the corn crop looks surprisingly good, given the below-average rainfall this growing season. “If you look at our total rainfall, we are about half of what we typically get in a season,” says Trent Kubik. “Well below average for rainfall, but it’s been very timely rains for us, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187527/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-corn-looks-good-despite-halfnormal-rainfall/feed/ 0A farmer in south-central South Dakota says the corn crop looks surprisingly good, given the below-average rainfall this growing season. “If you look at our total rainfall, we are about half of what we typically get in a season,” says Trent Kubik. “Well below average for rainfall, but it’s been very timely rains for us, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-state-fair-sale-of-champions-sets-new-fundraising-record/ Iowa State Fair Sale of Champions sets new fundraising record https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187092/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-State-Fair-Sale-of-Champions-sets-new-fundraising-record/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187092/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-State-Fair-Sale-of-Champions-sets-new-fundraising-record/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:57:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315887 The prestigious Iowa State Fair Sale of Champions raised a record-breaking $734,000 for ag youth on Saturday. The event was highlighted by a $155,000 sale for the Grand Champion FFA Market Hog exhibited by Jillian Woodruff of Moorland. The Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Market Steer, shown by Chloe Rogers from Iowa City, sold for $100,000. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187092/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-State-Fair-Sale-of-Champions-sets-new-fundraising-record/feed/ 0The prestigious Iowa State Fair Sale of Champions raised a record-breaking $734,000 for ag youth on Saturday. The event was highlighted by a $155,000 sale for the Grand Champion FFA Market Hog exhibited by Jillian Woodruff of Moorland. The Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Market Steer, shown by Chloe Rogers from Iowa City, sold for $100,000. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-lower-to-start-the-week-24/ Cattle futures lower to start the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187068/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-to-start-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187068/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-to-start-the-week/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:55:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315881 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on technical pressure, feeders had additional pressure on the higher move in corn. October live cattle closed $4.32 lower at $213.60 and December live cattle closed $4.30 lower at $214.20.  September feeder cattle closed $4.80 lower at $324.22 and October feeder cattle closed $5.37 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968187068/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-to-start-the-week/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on technical pressure, feeders had additional pressure on the higher move in corn. October live cattle closed $4.32 lower at $213.60 and December live cattle closed $4.30 lower at $214.20.  September feeder cattle closed $4.80 lower at $324.22 and October feeder cattle closed $5.37 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-lawmakers-push-back-on-trump-beef-import-proposal/ Iowa lawmakers push back on Trump beef import proposal https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968186993/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-lawmakers-push-back-on-Trump-beef-import-proposal/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968186993/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-lawmakers-push-back-on-Trump-beef-import-proposal/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:54:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315886 Some members of Iowa’s congressional delegation are raising concerns about President Trump’s proposal to temporarily increase imported beef supplies. Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson told reporters at the Iowa State Fair that increasing foreign beef imports “is a bad idea.” “This should be driven by market conditions,” Hinson said. “The herd is at a 70-year low, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968186993/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-lawmakers-push-back-on-Trump-beef-import-proposal/feed/ 0Some members of Iowa’s congressional delegation are raising concerns about President Trump’s proposal to temporarily increase imported beef supplies. Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson told reporters at the Iowa State Fair that increasing foreign beef imports “is a bad idea.” “This should be driven by market conditions,” Hinson said. “The herd is at a 70-year low, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/se-iowa-soybean-grower-sees-tremendous-swing-in-pod-counts-after-rollercoaster-summer/ SE Iowa soybean grower sees “tremendous swing in pod counts” after rollercoaster summer https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968186945/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~SE-Iowa-soybean-grower-sees-tremendous-swing-in-pod-counts-after-rollercoaster-summer/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968186945/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~SE-Iowa-soybean-grower-sees-tremendous-swing-in-pod-counts-after-rollercoaster-summer/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:50:39 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315880 A southeast Iowa farmer anticipates variable yields because of up and down growing conditions this summer. Mark Jackson grows corn and soybeans near Oskaloosa and says this year has had its challenges. “Definitely an adverse year when it comes to rain, highs and lows. Averages show that we’re on average when it comes to moisture, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968186945/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~SE-Iowa-soybean-grower-sees-tremendous-swing-in-pod-counts-after-rollercoaster-summer/feed/ 0A southeast Iowa farmer anticipates variable yields because of up and down growing conditions this summer. Mark Jackson grows corn and soybeans near Oskaloosa and says this year has had its challenges. “Definitely an adverse year when it comes to rain, highs and lows. Averages show that we’re on average when it comes to moisture, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowas-glen-smith-takes-on-usda-rural-development-post/ Iowa’s Glen Smith takes on USDA Rural Development post https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968186948/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa%e2%80%99s-Glen-Smith-takes-on-USDA-Rural-Development-post/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968186948/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa%e2%80%99s-Glen-Smith-takes-on-USDA-Rural-Development-post/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:47:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315882 Atlantic, Iowa farmer Glen Smith has been sworn in as the USDA’s Under Secretary for Rural Development. “What I bring is truly rural America and farming,” he said. “My whole family farms. I’m a fifth-generation farmer from western Iowa. My son took over active management of the farm here when we came to DC eight […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968186948/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa%e2%80%99s-Glen-Smith-takes-on-USDA-Rural-Development-post/feed/ 0Atlantic, Iowa farmer Glen Smith has been sworn in as the USDA’s Under Secretary for Rural Development. “What I bring is truly rural America and farming,” he said. “My whole family farms. I’m a fifth-generation farmer from western Iowa. My son took over active management of the farm here when we came to DC eight […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/the-reopening-of-the-u-s-mexico-border-marks-the-next-chapter-for-cattle-trade/ The reopening of the U.S.-Mexico border marks the next chapter for cattle trade https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968186726/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-reopening-of-the-USMexico-border-marks-the-next-chapter-for-cattle-trade/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968186726/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-reopening-of-the-USMexico-border-marks-the-next-chapter-for-cattle-trade/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:42:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315876 Cattle were able to cross from Mexico into the US for the first time since May 2025. Mike Sulpizia, a cattle buyer and marketing manager for Superior Cattle Company in California, says it’s a long time coming and Monday was an important first step. “It’s a start and we just need to be patient and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968186726/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~The-reopening-of-the-USMexico-border-marks-the-next-chapter-for-cattle-trade/feed/ 0Cattle were able to cross from Mexico into the US for the first time since May 2025. Mike Sulpizia, a cattle buyer and marketing manager for Superior Cattle Company in California, says it’s a long time coming and Monday was an important first step. “It’s a start and we just need to be patient and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/corn-sees-gains-on-lower-yield-guess/ Corn sees gains on lower yield guess https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968185814/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-sees-gains-on-lower-yield-guess/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968185814/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-sees-gains-on-lower-yield-guess/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:36:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315802 Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Last week’s major private crop tour is projecting record yield potential and development weather looks favorable. Still, solid demand and crush margins pulled contracts off of the day’s lows. The USDA says 60% of soybeans are called good to excellent, down 1% on the week, with […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968185814/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-sees-gains-on-lower-yield-guess/feed/ 0Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Last week’s major private crop tour is projecting record yield potential and development weather looks favorable. Still, solid demand and crush margins pulled contracts off of the day’s lows. The USDA says 60% of soybeans are called good to excellent, down 1% on the week, with […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/early-planting-favorable-weather-set-minnesota-crops-up-for-success/ Early planting, favorable weather set Minnesota crops up for success https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968185643/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Early-planting-favorable-weather-set-Minnesota-crops-up-for-success/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968185643/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Early-planting-favorable-weather-set-Minnesota-crops-up-for-success/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:23:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315874 An extension crops educator expects some very good corn and soybean yields this fall in Minnesota. Dave Nicolai with the University of Minnesota says the growing season started off well with early planting and adequate moisture. “We didn’t have excessive rain in places where we have ended up with drowned out spots or a lack […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968185643/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Early-planting-favorable-weather-set-Minnesota-crops-up-for-success/feed/ 0An extension crops educator expects some very good corn and soybean yields this fall in Minnesota. Dave Nicolai with the University of Minnesota says the growing season started off well with early planting and adequate moisture. “We didn’t have excessive rain in places where we have ended up with drowned out spots or a lack […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-august-24-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 24, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968185400/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968185400/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:16:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315800 Sep. corn $4.91 and 1/2, up 7 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans $12.16, down 9 centsSep. soybean meal $320.30, up $2.60Sep. soybean oil 67.13, down 222 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.81 and 3/4, up 1/4 centOct. live cattle $213.60, down $4.32Sep. feeder cattle $324.22, down $4.80Oct. lean hogs $81.12, up 25 centsSep. Class III milk closed at […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968185400/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/feed/ 0Sep. corn $4.91 and 1/2, up 7 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans $12.16, down 9 centsSep. soybean meal $320.30, up $2.60Sep. soybean oil 67.13, down 222 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.81 and 3/4, up 1/4 centOct. live cattle $213.60, down $4.32Sep. feeder cattle $324.22, down $4.80Oct. lean hogs $81.12, up 25 centsSep. Class III milk closed at […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/dry-weather-deteriorating-michigans-crop-conditions/ Dry weather deteriorating Michigan’s crop conditions https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968185403/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Dry-weather-deteriorating-Michigan%e2%80%99s-crop-conditions/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968185403/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Dry-weather-deteriorating-Michigan%e2%80%99s-crop-conditions/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:15:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315863 A farmer in Southeast Michigan says he’s only had about two good rains this entire growing season. Blaine Baker tells Brownfield, “Someplace around the 4th of July, we were getting dangerously dry, and picked up about 3 inches.” “Then about two weeks ago we picked up almost another 3 inches,” he shares. He says corn […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968185403/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Dry-weather-deteriorating-Michigan%e2%80%99s-crop-conditions/feed/ 0A farmer in Southeast Michigan says he’s only had about two good rains this entire growing season. Blaine Baker tells Brownfield, “Someplace around the 4th of July, we were getting dangerously dry, and picked up about 3 inches.” “Then about two weeks ago we picked up almost another 3 inches,” he shares. He says corn […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/abundant-optimism-for-west-central-wisconsin-crops/ Abundant optimism for west central Wisconsin crops https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968185406/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Abundant-optimism-for-west-central-Wisconsin-crops/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968185406/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Abundant-optimism-for-west-central-Wisconsin-crops/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:13:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315871 A west central Wisconsin farmer says nearly ideal growing conditions have farmers in his area optimistic for the coming harvest. Darin Von Ruden, whose family operates an organic dairy farm in Vernon County, tells Brownfield, “Right now we’re in one of those belts where we’ve had an exceptional year for moisture and with the heat, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968185406/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Abundant-optimism-for-west-central-Wisconsin-crops/feed/ 0A west central Wisconsin farmer says nearly ideal growing conditions have farmers in his area optimistic for the coming harvest. Darin Von Ruden, whose family operates an organic dairy farm in Vernon County, tells Brownfield, “Right now we’re in one of those belts where we’ve had an exceptional year for moisture and with the heat, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/57-of-u-s-corn-60-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/ 57% of U.S. corn, 60% of soybeans good to excellent https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968185409/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968185409/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:13:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315804 U.S. crop ratings generally declined over the past week. That followed another widely mixed week of weather, and falling condition ratings are not uncommon ahead of or during harvest. The USDA says 57% of U.S. corn is good to excellent, down 3% on the week, with 86% at the dough making stage, 45% dented, and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968185409/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/feed/ 0U.S. crop ratings generally declined over the past week. That followed another widely mixed week of weather, and falling condition ratings are not uncommon ahead of or during harvest. The USDA says 57% of U.S. corn is good to excellent, down 3% on the week, with 86% at the dough making stage, 45% dented, and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/bill-to-delist-gray-wolf-sits-in-senate-committee/ Bill to delist gray wolf sits in Senate committee https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968185241/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bill-to-delist-gray-wolf-sits-in-Senate-committee/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968185241/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bill-to-delist-gray-wolf-sits-in-Senate-committee/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:11:42 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315868 Legislation to delist the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List remains stalled in the U.S. Senate. Northern Minnesota rancher Miles Kuschel says the Pet and Livestock Protection Act has cleared the House. “And it’s currently trying to get on the Floor in the Senate, so I’d call and urge all your senators to really […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968185241/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Bill-to-delist-gray-wolf-sits-in-Senate-committee/feed/ 0Legislation to delist the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List remains stalled in the U.S. Senate. Northern Minnesota rancher Miles Kuschel says the Pet and Livestock Protection Act has cleared the House. “And it’s currently trying to get on the Floor in the Senate, so I’d call and urge all your senators to really […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/more-than-9-inches-of-rain-causing-yield-concerns-for-some-indiana-farmers/ More than 9 Inches of rain causing yield concerns for some Indiana farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968185244/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~More-than-Inches-of-rain-causing-yield-concerns-for-some-Indiana-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968185244/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~More-than-Inches-of-rain-causing-yield-concerns-for-some-Indiana-farmers/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:07:39 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315807 A central Indiana farmer says he’s concerned recent flooding could have an impact on this year’s corn and soybean crop. Alan Dunn says his area has gotten more than nine inches of rain since August 9th. “When you look at it from the road, it looks remarkably good,” he says. “We haven’t started to see the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968185244/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~More-than-Inches-of-rain-causing-yield-concerns-for-some-Indiana-farmers/feed/ 0A central Indiana farmer says he’s concerned recent flooding could have an impact on this year’s corn and soybean crop. Alan Dunn says his area has gotten more than nine inches of rain since August 9th. “When you look at it from the road, it looks remarkably good,” he says. “We haven’t started to see the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/widespread-variablity-for-crops-in-western-nebraska/ Widespread variablity for crops in western Nebraska https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968185232/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Widespread-variablity-for-crops-in-western-Nebraska/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968185232/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Widespread-variablity-for-crops-in-western-Nebraska/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:06:42 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315849 A southwest Nebraska farmer says his crop conditions are a mixed bag. Roric Paulman says his irrigated crops are in great shape. “I think we’re going to have as good of a crop as we’ve ever had.” However, he tells Brownfield, dryland crops are a drastically different story. “I’d be surprised if any of us […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968185232/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Widespread-variablity-for-crops-in-western-Nebraska/feed/ 0A southwest Nebraska farmer says his crop conditions are a mixed bag. Roric Paulman says his irrigated crops are in great shape. “I think we’re going to have as good of a crop as we’ve ever had.” However, he tells Brownfield, dryland crops are a drastically different story. “I’d be surprised if any of us […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ohio-farmer-monitoring-crop-quality-after-weeks-of-frequent-rainfall/ Ohio farmer monitoring crop quality after weeks of frequent rainfall https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968185247/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-farmer-monitoring-crop-quality-after-weeks-of-frequent-rainfall/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968185247/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-farmer-monitoring-crop-quality-after-weeks-of-frequent-rainfall/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:06:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315834 A northwest Ohio farmer says he’s concerned about the quality of the 2026 crop. Justin Gravatt tells Brownfield, “We’ve been getting about an inch of timely rainfall every week this month,” he says. “That’s what has been keeping the crops going for the most part.” According to the latest USDA crop progress and conditions report, Ohio […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968185247/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-farmer-monitoring-crop-quality-after-weeks-of-frequent-rainfall/feed/ 0A northwest Ohio farmer says he’s concerned about the quality of the 2026 crop. Justin Gravatt tells Brownfield, “We’ve been getting about an inch of timely rainfall every week this month,” he says. “That’s what has been keeping the crops going for the most part.” According to the latest USDA crop progress and conditions report, Ohio […]

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