Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:46:29 +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/wisconsin-drought-threatens-crop-conditions-dairy-farmer-grateful-for-stockpiles/ Wisconsin drought threatens crop conditions, dairy farmer grateful for stockpiles https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968333279/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-drought-threatens-crop-conditions-dairy-farmer-grateful-for-stockpiles/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968333279/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-drought-threatens-crop-conditions-dairy-farmer-grateful-for-stockpiles/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:46:16 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316029 A northeast Wisconsin dairy farmer says he’s thankful for last year’s bumper crop as drought conditions intensify Travis Speirs milks 2,800 cows with his father south of Green Bay. “We’ve got a lot sitting there in carryover,” he shares. “We’ve harvested more alfalfa acres the last two years than ever before and have created a stockpile. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968333279/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-drought-threatens-crop-conditions-dairy-farmer-grateful-for-stockpiles/feed/ 0A northeast Wisconsin dairy farmer says he’s thankful for last year’s bumper crop as drought conditions intensify Travis Speirs milks 2,800 cows with his father south of Green Bay. “We’ve got a lot sitting there in carryover,” he shares. “We’ve harvested more alfalfa acres the last two years than ever before and have created a stockpile. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-producers-renew-call-for-prop-12-relief/ Iowa producers renew call for Prop 12 relief https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968332652/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-producers-renew-call-for-Prop-relief/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968332652/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-producers-renew-call-for-Prop-relief/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:33:45 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316027 Some Iowa producers are urging Congress to address Proposition 12 as lawmakers work toward a new five-year farm bill. Rob Brenneman, a pork producer from southeast Iowa and current president of the National Pork Producers Council, says Prop 12 could put additional financial pressure on family-owned hog operations that are unable to absorb the cost […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968332652/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-producers-renew-call-for-Prop-relief/feed/ 0Some Iowa producers are urging Congress to address Proposition 12 as lawmakers work toward a new five-year farm bill. Rob Brenneman, a pork producer from southeast Iowa and current president of the National Pork Producers Council, says Prop 12 could put additional financial pressure on family-owned hog operations that are unable to absorb the cost […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/optimistic-about-illinois-estate-tax-relief/ Optimistic about Illinois estate tax relief https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968332397/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Optimistic-about-Illinois-estate-tax-relief/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968332397/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Optimistic-about-Illinois-estate-tax-relief/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:31:25 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316026 The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says he’s optimistic that the state’s farmers could soon see estate tax relief. Phillip Nelson, who farms in LaSalle County, says Governor J.B. Pritzker and other state leaders are voicing their support for the Family Farm Preservation Act. “I was very pleased to see that was addressed at […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968332397/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Optimistic-about-Illinois-estate-tax-relief/feed/ 0The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says he’s optimistic that the state’s farmers could soon see estate tax relief. Phillip Nelson, who farms in LaSalle County, says Governor J.B. Pritzker and other state leaders are voicing their support for the Family Farm Preservation Act. “I was very pleased to see that was addressed at […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/how-artificial-intelligence-can-improve-crop-performance/ How Artificial Intelligence can improve crop performance https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968331767/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~How-Artificial-Intelligence-can-improve-crop-performance/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968331767/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~How-Artificial-Intelligence-can-improve-crop-performance/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:12:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316023 The director of research agronomy and Practical Farm Research for Beck’s says the future of farming will be more prescriptive.  Jim Schwartz says corn hybrids build yield in different ways. “How we manage those hybrids has a great impact on the success we experience on our farm,” he says. He tells Brownfield technology, like Beck’s […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968331767/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~How-Artificial-Intelligence-can-improve-crop-performance/feed/ 0The director of research agronomy and Practical Farm Research for Beck’s says the future of farming will be more prescriptive.  Jim Schwartz says corn hybrids build yield in different ways. “How we manage those hybrids has a great impact on the success we experience on our farm,” he says. He tells Brownfield technology, like Beck’s […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/red-crown-rot-detected-in-17-indiana-counties-in-2026-as-researchers-continue-to-evaluate-management-options/ Red Crown Rot detected in 17 Indiana counties in 2026 as researchers continue to evaluate management options https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968331458/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Red-Crown-Rot-detected-in-Indiana-counties-in-as-researchers-continue-to-evaluate-management-options/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968331458/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Red-Crown-Rot-detected-in-Indiana-counties-in-as-researchers-continue-to-evaluate-management-options/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:07:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316019 A Purdue Extension field pathologist says red crown rot has expanded across the Midwest in 2026. Darcy Telenko says it has already been found in 17 counties in Indiana and can be difficult to detect. “The foliar symptoms mimic some of our other major diseases like sudden death syndrome,” she says. “Go look at those […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968331458/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Red-Crown-Rot-detected-in-Indiana-counties-in-as-researchers-continue-to-evaluate-management-options/feed/ 0A Purdue Extension field pathologist says red crown rot has expanded across the Midwest in 2026. Darcy Telenko says it has already been found in 17 counties in Indiana and can be difficult to detect. “The foliar symptoms mimic some of our other major diseases like sudden death syndrome,” she says. “Go look at those […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/lack-of-meaningful-farm-bill-solutions-frustrating/ Lack of meaningful farm bill solutions frustrating https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968328839/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lack-of-meaningful-farm-bill-solutions-frustrating/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968328839/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lack-of-meaningful-farm-bill-solutions-frustrating/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:18:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316017 The president of Wisconsin Farmers Union says frustration continues to mount over Congress’ inability to pass a new farm bill. Darin Von Ruden, who farms in Vernon County, tells Brownfield, “We’re already three years behind schedule and doesn’t look like there’s going to be much action here in the next couple months to get it […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968328839/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lack-of-meaningful-farm-bill-solutions-frustrating/feed/ 0The president of Wisconsin Farmers Union says frustration continues to mount over Congress’ inability to pass a new farm bill. Darin Von Ruden, who farms in Vernon County, tells Brownfield, “We’re already three years behind schedule and doesn’t look like there’s going to be much action here in the next couple months to get it […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/how-to-handle-grain-marketing-right-now/ How to handle grain marketing right now https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968317856/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~How-to-handle-grain-marketing-right-now/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968317856/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~How-to-handle-grain-marketing-right-now/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=316012 The president of Heartland Farm Partners says there’s opportunities for farmers take advantage of the recent strength in commodity markets. On this episode of Managing for Profit, Jeff Peterson says producers should focus on marketing their old crop grain heading into harvest first.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968317856/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~How-to-handle-grain-marketing-right-now/feed/ 0The president of Heartland Farm Partners says there’s opportunities for farmers take advantage of the recent strength in commodity markets. On this episode of Managing for Profit, Jeff Peterson says producers should focus on marketing their old crop grain heading into harvest first.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-mixed-lean-hogs-higher-on-wednesday/ Cattle futures mixed, lean hogs higher on Wednesday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968280776/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-mixed-lean-hogs-higher-on-Wednesday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968280776/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-mixed-lean-hogs-higher-on-Wednesday/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:59:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=316011 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were mixed, mostly higher on spread trade and oversold signals after the recent steep drop. October live was down $.17 at $210.77 and December was up $.45 at $212.57. September feeders were $.27 lower at $319.00 and October was $.92 higher at $314.25. Direct cash cattle […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968280776/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-mixed-lean-hogs-higher-on-Wednesday/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were mixed, mostly higher on spread trade and oversold signals after the recent steep drop. October live was down $.17 at $210.77 and December was up $.45 at $212.57. September feeders were $.27 lower at $319.00 and October was $.92 higher at $314.25. Direct cash cattle […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-farmer-encouraged-by-usda-data-modernization-effort/ Iowa farmer encouraged by USDA data modernization effort https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968280437/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-farmer-encouraged-by-USDA-data-modernization-effort/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968280437/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-farmer-encouraged-by-USDA-data-modernization-effort/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:49:39 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316010 An eastern Iowa farmer says USDA’s effort to gather producer feedback could help improve agricultural data collection. Lance Lillibridge raises corn and red angus cattle in Benton County, and is a past president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association. “USDA and our Secretary Rollins are very motivated to change what’s going on within our data […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968280437/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-farmer-encouraged-by-USDA-data-modernization-effort/feed/ 0An eastern Iowa farmer says USDA’s effort to gather producer feedback could help improve agricultural data collection. Lance Lillibridge raises corn and red angus cattle in Benton County, and is a past president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association. “USDA and our Secretary Rollins are very motivated to change what’s going on within our data […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/glessing-stagnant-milk-prices-continue-to-pressure-dairy-margins/ Glessing: stagnant milk prices continue to pressure dairy margins https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968280092/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Glessing-stagnant-milk-prices-continue-to-pressure-dairy-margins/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968280092/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Glessing-stagnant-milk-prices-continue-to-pressure-dairy-margins/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:42:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316007 A Minnesota dairy farmer says milk prices have flattened. Dan Glessing of Waverly tells Brownfield the market is stagnant. “We did see some hope here a few months ago, and then it dropped back off a little bit. But (we need) to continue to figure out how to get more on the backside with putting […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968280092/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Glessing-stagnant-milk-prices-continue-to-pressure-dairy-margins/feed/ 0A Minnesota dairy farmer says milk prices have flattened. Dan Glessing of Waverly tells Brownfield the market is stagnant. “We did see some hope here a few months ago, and then it dropped back off a little bit. But (we need) to continue to figure out how to get more on the backside with putting […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/wheat-surges-on-black-sea-export-problems/ Wheat surges on Black Sea export problems https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968280095/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-surges-on-Black-Sea-export-problems/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968280095/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-surges-on-Black-Sea-export-problems/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:41:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315957 Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. China bought another 333,000 tons of new crop U.S. beans ahead of the open. Combined with Tuesday’s sale to unknown destinations, that puts the 2-day running total at 465,000 tons, all for 2026/27 delivery. The trade continues to monitor late development weather and yield potential ahead of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968280095/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-surges-on-Black-Sea-export-problems/feed/ 0Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. China bought another 333,000 tons of new crop U.S. beans ahead of the open. Combined with Tuesday’s sale to unknown destinations, that puts the 2-day running total at 465,000 tons, all for 2026/27 delivery. The trade continues to monitor late development weather and yield potential ahead of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cattle-groups-urge-president-trump-to-reverse-beef-import-plan/ Cattle groups urge President Trump to reverse beef import plan https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968280059/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-groups-urge-President-Trump-to-reverse-beef-import-plan/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968280059/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-groups-urge-President-Trump-to-reverse-beef-import-plan/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:40:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316006 Some ag groups are asking President Trump to reverse a proposed plan to import beef that he says would lower prices for consumers. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Gene Copenhaver tells Brownfield the move isn’t going to lower prices for consumers. “What he’s going to import is trim, and it’s going to be with a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968280059/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-groups-urge-President-Trump-to-reverse-beef-import-plan/feed/ 0Some ag groups are asking President Trump to reverse a proposed plan to import beef that he says would lower prices for consumers. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Gene Copenhaver tells Brownfield the move isn’t going to lower prices for consumers. “What he’s going to import is trim, and it’s going to be with a […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wisconsin-dairy-group-calls-for-policies-to-support-farms-efficiency-improvements/ Wisconsin dairy group calls for policies to support farms, efficiency improvements https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968278817/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-dairy-group-calls-for-policies-to-support-farms-efficiency-improvements/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968278817/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-dairy-group-calls-for-policies-to-support-farms-efficiency-improvements/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:20:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316003 The vice president of the Dairy Business Association says producers need elected officials to support policies that strengthen agriculture for farms of all sizes. Fourth-generation dairy farmer Travis Speirs tells Brownfield the milk price alone isn’t enough to make a profit. “Beef-on-dairy is the only reason most dairy farms are even breaking even today,” he shares. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968278817/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-dairy-group-calls-for-policies-to-support-farms-efficiency-improvements/feed/ 0The vice president of the Dairy Business Association says producers need elected officials to support policies that strengthen agriculture for farms of all sizes. Fourth-generation dairy farmer Travis Speirs tells Brownfield the milk price alone isn’t enough to make a profit. “Beef-on-dairy is the only reason most dairy farms are even breaking even today,” he shares. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-august-26-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 26, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968278820/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968278820/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:16:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315956 Sep. corn $5.14, up 13 and 1/2 centsSep. soybeans $12.54 and 1/4, up 26 and 1/4 centsSep. soybean meal $328.70, up $8.40Sep. soybean oil 67.22, down 30 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $7.30 and 1/2, up 45 centsOct. live cattle $210.77, down 17 centsSep. feeder cattle $319.00, down $.27Oct. lean hogs $80.90, up 45 centsSep. Class III […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968278820/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/feed/ 0Sep. corn $5.14, up 13 and 1/2 centsSep. soybeans $12.54 and 1/4, up 26 and 1/4 centsSep. soybean meal $328.70, up $8.40Sep. soybean oil 67.22, down 30 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $7.30 and 1/2, up 45 centsOct. live cattle $210.77, down 17 centsSep. feeder cattle $319.00, down $.27Oct. lean hogs $80.90, up 45 centsSep. Class III […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/u-s-apple-growers-face-smaller-crop-trade-challenges-with-canada/ U.S. apple growers face smaller crop, trade challenges with Canada https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968278583/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-apple-growers-face-smaller-crop-trade-challenges-with-Canada/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968278583/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-apple-growers-face-smaller-crop-trade-challenges-with-Canada/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:10:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315999 USApples is forecasting a smaller crop this year following a once-in-a-generation freeze that hit the Eastern U.S. Vice President, Insights & Analytics Chris Gerlach tells Brownfield a three-day freeze stretching from the Great Lakes to North Carolina reduced total production by about seven percent. “Not only will the total crop size be down, but they […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968278583/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-apple-growers-face-smaller-crop-trade-challenges-with-Canada/feed/ 0USApples is forecasting a smaller crop this year following a once-in-a-generation freeze that hit the Eastern U.S. Vice President, Insights & Analytics Chris Gerlach tells Brownfield a three-day freeze stretching from the Great Lakes to North Carolina reduced total production by about seven percent. “Not only will the total crop size be down, but they […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-soybean-pest-confirmed-in-missouri-mu-extension-urges-scouting/ New soybean pest confirmed in Missouri, MU Extension urges scouting https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968278367/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-soybean-pest-confirmed-in-Missouri-MU-Extension-urges-scouting/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968278367/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-soybean-pest-confirmed-in-Missouri-MU-Extension-urges-scouting/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:00:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316000 University of Missouri Extension says a new soybean pest has been confirmed in Missouri. The soybean tentiform leafminer was first confirmed in Cooper County in early August and another case was confirmed in Macon County on August 19.  It’s a pest that’s been confirmed in northern states, like Minnesota, since 2021. It’s a small white […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968278367/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-soybean-pest-confirmed-in-Missouri-MU-Extension-urges-scouting/feed/ 0University of Missouri Extension says a new soybean pest has been confirmed in Missouri. The soybean tentiform leafminer was first confirmed in Cooper County in early August and another case was confirmed in Macon County on August 19.  It’s a pest that’s been confirmed in northern states, like Minnesota, since 2021. It’s a small white […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/big-weekly-swings-for-broiler-sets-placements/ Big weekly swings for broiler sets, placements https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968278142/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Big-weekly-swings-for-broiler-sets-placements/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968278142/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Big-weekly-swings-for-broiler-sets-placements/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:54:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315960 Broiler hatchery numbers were mixed on the week while maintaining a faster than last year trend. The USDA says 251.518 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, an increase of 1.521 million from a week ago following a moderation in weather in some areas, and 1% above a year ago due to a higher number […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968278142/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Big-weekly-swings-for-broiler-sets-placements/feed/ 0Broiler hatchery numbers were mixed on the week while maintaining a faster than last year trend. The USDA says 251.518 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, an increase of 1.521 million from a week ago following a moderation in weather in some areas, and 1% above a year ago due to a higher number […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/blue-point-ammonia-plant-groundbreaking-marks-step-toward-more-u-s-fertilizer-supply/ Blue Point ammonia plant groundbreaking marks step toward more U.S. fertilizer supply https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968278127/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Blue-Point-ammonia-plant-groundbreaking-marks-step-toward-more-US-fertilizer-supply/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968278127/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Blue-Point-ammonia-plant-groundbreaking-marks-step-toward-more-US-fertilizer-supply/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:52:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315995 Construction has officially started on what’s expected to be the world’s largest low-carbon ammonia plant in Louisiana. CF Industries CEO Chris Bohn said the new $3.7 billion Blue Point Project will provide reliable domestic nitrogen fertilizer supplies for American farmers, exportable products, and it’s only the beginning. “Blue Point is built with the shared infrastructure […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968278127/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Blue-Point-ammonia-plant-groundbreaking-marks-step-toward-more-US-fertilizer-supply/feed/ 0Construction has officially started on what’s expected to be the world’s largest low-carbon ammonia plant in Louisiana. CF Industries CEO Chris Bohn said the new $3.7 billion Blue Point Project will provide reliable domestic nitrogen fertilizer supplies for American farmers, exportable products, and it’s only the beginning. “Blue Point is built with the shared infrastructure […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/lindberg-discusses-trade-outlook-with-china/ Lindberg discusses trade outlook with China https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968277929/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lindberg-discusses-trade-outlook-with-China/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968277929/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lindberg-discusses-trade-outlook-with-China/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:40:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315996 The USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says soybean sales to China remain an important part of the U.S. export outlook. Luke Lindberg says China met its 12 million metric ton commitment that was made last fall. “Right now they’ve procured about 6 million metric tons for the next marketing year we’re […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968277929/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lindberg-discusses-trade-outlook-with-China/feed/ 0The USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says soybean sales to China remain an important part of the U.S. export outlook. Luke Lindberg says China met its 12 million metric ton commitment that was made last fall. “Right now they’ve procured about 6 million metric tons for the next marketing year we’re […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/skor-says-45z-process-continues-following-usda-action/ Skor says 45Z process continues following USDA action https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968277701/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Skor-says-Z-process-continues-following-USDA-action/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968277701/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Skor-says-Z-process-continues-following-USDA-action/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:38:55 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315994 The CEO of Growth Energy says additional work is needed before the 45Z clean fuel tax credit can be fully implemented. Emily Skor tells Brownfield, “What we need is for that tax credit to allow us to factor in the innovations and improvements that take place on the farm.” She says the next step is […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968277701/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Skor-says-Z-process-continues-following-USDA-action/feed/ 0The CEO of Growth Energy says additional work is needed before the 45Z clean fuel tax credit can be fully implemented. Emily Skor tells Brownfield, “What we need is for that tax credit to allow us to factor in the innovations and improvements that take place on the farm.” She says the next step is […]

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