Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:30:49 +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/erratic-weather-driving-insect-pressure/ Erratic weather driving insect pressure https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966965975/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Erratic-weather-driving-insect-pressure/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966965975/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Erratic-weather-driving-insect-pressure/#respond Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:30:47 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314967 Weather extremes are influencing pest pressure across the Midwest. Iowa State University Extension entomologist Erin Hodgson calls growing conditions “erratic.” “We’ve had really wet, really dry. We’ve had hail and tornadoes, so some of that has been impacting not only the pest community, but also crop quality.” She tells Brownfield spider mites are a problem […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966965975/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Erratic-weather-driving-insect-pressure/feed/ 0Weather extremes are influencing pest pressure across the Midwest. Iowa State University Extension entomologist Erin Hodgson calls growing conditions “erratic.” “We’ve had really wet, really dry. We’ve had hail and tornadoes, so some of that has been impacting not only the pest community, but also crop quality.” She tells Brownfield spider mites are a problem […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/klobuchar-snap-cost-sharing-remains-biggest-obstacle-to-senate-farm-bill/ Klobuchar: SNAP cost-sharing remains biggest obstacle to Senate farm bill https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966956753/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Klobuchar-SNAP-costsharing-remains-biggest-obstacle-to-Senate-farm-bill/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966956753/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Klobuchar-SNAP-costsharing-remains-biggest-obstacle-to-Senate-farm-bill/#respond Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:47:05 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314966 The ranking member of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says the proposed changes to state cost sharing in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program remains the biggest sticking point as the farm bill is marked up. Amy Klobuchar from Minnesota says the improvements giving states one more year to comply is only a band-aid. “Because one […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966956753/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Klobuchar-SNAP-costsharing-remains-biggest-obstacle-to-Senate-farm-bill/feed/ 0The ranking member of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says the proposed changes to state cost sharing in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program remains the biggest sticking point as the farm bill is marked up. Amy Klobuchar from Minnesota says the improvements giving states one more year to comply is only a band-aid. “Because one […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/all-eyes-on-the-august-wasde/ All eyes on the August WASDE https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966945257/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~All-eyes-on-the-August-WASDE/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966945257/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~All-eyes-on-the-August-WASDE/#respond Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:20:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314965 The vice president of Nebraska-based Moving Parts, LLC says the commodity market will soon get its first official look at the size of the current U.S. crop. Scott Custard says he expects the USDA’s August supply and demand report to show production down from last year. “We’re setting ourselves up for probably a 16-billion-bushel corn crop.”  […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966945257/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~All-eyes-on-the-August-WASDE/feed/ 0The vice president of Nebraska-based Moving Parts, LLC says the commodity market will soon get its first official look at the size of the current U.S. crop. Scott Custard says he expects the USDA’s August supply and demand report to show production down from last year. “We’re setting ourselves up for probably a 16-billion-bushel corn crop.”  […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ohio-state-fair-unveils-new-agriculture-center-to-connect-producers-to-consumers/ Ohio State Fair unveils new agriculture center to connect producers to consumers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966928655/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-State-Fair-unveils-new-agriculture-center-to-connect-producers-to-consumers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966928655/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-State-Fair-unveils-new-agriculture-center-to-connect-producers-to-consumers/#respond Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:16:24 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314962 Ohio’s director of agriculture says a new center at the state fair is highlighting each sector of the industry. Brian Baldridge says the Ohio Agriculture Center is now open. “This is a 177,000 square feet building,” he says. “Whether it’s pork, lamb, beef, dairy, and poultry, it’s truly showcasing everything Ohio agriculture has to offer.” […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966928655/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-State-Fair-unveils-new-agriculture-center-to-connect-producers-to-consumers/feed/ 0Ohio’s director of agriculture says a new center at the state fair is highlighting each sector of the industry. Brian Baldridge says the Ohio Agriculture Center is now open. “This is a 177,000 square feet building,” he says. “Whether it’s pork, lamb, beef, dairy, and poultry, it’s truly showcasing everything Ohio agriculture has to offer.” […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/fordyce-usda-evaluating-temporary-service-reductions-at-missouri-fsa-offices/ Fordyce: USDA evaluating temporary service reductions at Missouri FSA offices https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966928649/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fordyce-USDA-evaluating-temporary-service-reductions-at-Missouri-FSA-offices/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966928649/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fordyce-USDA-evaluating-temporary-service-reductions-at-Missouri-FSA-offices/#respond Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314939 The USDA’s Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation confirms temporary service reductions are being considered at some Missouri Farm Service Agency offices as the agency evaluates staffing. Richard Fordyce tells Brownfield he’s not sure which locations are impacted, but the decisions being made are being done to provide the best service with existing funds. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966928649/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fordyce-USDA-evaluating-temporary-service-reductions-at-Missouri-FSA-offices/feed/ 0The USDA’s Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation confirms temporary service reductions are being considered at some Missouri Farm Service Agency offices as the agency evaluates staffing. Richard Fordyce tells Brownfield he’s not sure which locations are impacted, but the decisions being made are being done to provide the best service with existing funds. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/seasonal-warmth-heat-across-the-heartland-scattered-showers-storms-developing-on-parts-of-the-plains/ Near-seasonal warmth to extreme heat covers much of the Heartland; scattered showers & t-storms for some https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964603577/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nearseasonal-warmth-to-extreme-heat-covers-much-of-the-Heartland-scattered-showers-tstorms-for-some/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964603577/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nearseasonal-warmth-to-extreme-heat-covers-much-of-the-Heartland-scattered-showers-tstorms-for-some/#respond Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=314631 Across the Corn Belt, showers and thunderstorms in the vicinity of a cold front extend southwestward from the Great Lakes region. The front separates cool air across the upper Midwest from warm, humid conditions in the eastern Corn Belt. Recent and ongoing rain showers, along with near- or below-normal temperatures, have benefited corn and soybeans. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964603577/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nearseasonal-warmth-to-extreme-heat-covers-much-of-the-Heartland-scattered-showers-tstorms-for-some/feed/ 0Across the Corn Belt, showers and thunderstorms in the vicinity of a cold front extend southwestward from the Great Lakes region. The front separates cool air across the upper Midwest from warm, humid conditions in the eastern Corn Belt. Recent and ongoing rain showers, along with near- or below-normal temperatures, have benefited corn and soybeans. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/very-to-hot-weather-to-expand-across-the-nation/ Cooler air on the move for some; rainfall to favor the Corn Belt, parts of the Plains https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961286690/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cooler-air-on-the-move-for-some-rainfall-to-favor-the-Corn-Belt-parts-of-the-Plains/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961286690/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cooler-air-on-the-move-for-some-rainfall-to-favor-the-Corn-Belt-parts-of-the-Plains/#respond Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=314176 Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of hotter-than-normal weather nationwide, except for near-normal temperatures along and near the Canadian border from northeastern Montana to northern New England. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal rainfall across most of the country should contrast with drier-than-normal conditions across Florida’s peninsula.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961286690/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cooler-air-on-the-move-for-some-rainfall-to-favor-the-Corn-Belt-parts-of-the-Plains/feed/ 0Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of hotter-than-normal weather nationwide, except for near-normal temperatures along and near the Canadian border from northeastern Montana to northern New England. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal rainfall across most of the country should contrast with drier-than-normal conditions across Florida’s peninsula.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/brownfield-ag-weather-today-1328/ Brownfield Ag Weather Today https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966895538/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966895538/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/#respond Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=314949 The Northwestern wildfire crisis may worsen later this week, as temperatures rise, humidity levels drop, and winds increase. New fires may occur and existing fires could rapidly spread. Fire-weather concerns could extend as far east as the northern High Plains. Meanwhile, the North American monsoon circulation should become more fully re-established during the weekend, with […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966895538/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/feed/ 0The Northwestern wildfire crisis may worsen later this week, as temperatures rise, humidity levels drop, and winds increase. New fires may occur and existing fires could rapidly spread. Fire-weather concerns could extend as far east as the northern High Plains. Meanwhile, the North American monsoon circulation should become more fully re-established during the weekend, with […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/usda-taking-steps-to-help-farmers-manage-tight-margins/ USDA taking steps to help farmers manage tight margins https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966895541/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-taking-steps-to-help-farmers-manage-tight-margins/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966895541/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-taking-steps-to-help-farmers-manage-tight-margins/#respond Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=314941 The USDA’s Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation says the agency is taking steps to help producers manage financial challenges. Richard Fordyce tells Brownfield the department recently announced changes to crop insurance to help producers who are facing high input costs and continued market uncertainty.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966895541/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-taking-steps-to-help-farmers-manage-tight-margins/feed/ 0The USDA’s Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation says the agency is taking steps to help producers manage financial challenges. Richard Fordyce tells Brownfield the department recently announced changes to crop insurance to help producers who are facing high input costs and continued market uncertainty.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/two-cents/do-data-centers-belong-in-rural-america/ Do Data Centers belong in Rural America? https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966689747/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Do-Data-Centers-belong-in-Rural-America/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966689747/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Do-Data-Centers-belong-in-Rural-America/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:31:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=cyndi_cents&p=314610 Every generation has seen the countryside change. My grandparents saw tractors replace horses. My parents embraced hybrid seed and larger equipment. I’ve watched agriculture evolve with biotechnology, GPS guidance, drones, and precision farming. Change has always been part of rural America. Another change is knocking on the door. A data center is a large, windowless […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966689747/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Do-Data-Centers-belong-in-Rural-America/feed/ 0Every generation has seen the countryside change. My grandparents saw tractors replace horses. My parents embraced hybrid seed and larger equipment. I’ve watched agriculture evolve with biotechnology, GPS guidance, drones, and precision farming. Change has always been part of rural America. Another change is knocking on the door. A data center is a large, windowless […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/fischer-senate-farm-bill-positions-year-round-e15-for-advancement/ Fischer: senate farm bill positions year-round E15 for advancement https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966683411/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fischer-senate-farm-bill-positions-yearround-E-for-advancement/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966683411/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fischer-senate-farm-bill-positions-yearround-E-for-advancement/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:02:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314936 A U.S. senator from Nebraska says bipartisan support has positioned nationwide, year-round E15 to advance through the Senate farm bill. Deb Fischer tells Brownfield “That is just huge to be able to get this close to getting it in the farm bill and then hopefully to the president’s desk.” Fischer is the sponsor of the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966683411/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fischer-senate-farm-bill-positions-yearround-E-for-advancement/feed/ 0A U.S. senator from Nebraska says bipartisan support has positioned nationwide, year-round E15 to advance through the Senate farm bill. Deb Fischer tells Brownfield “That is just huge to be able to get this close to getting it in the farm bill and then hopefully to the president’s desk.” Fischer is the sponsor of the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cotton-growers-seek-financial-assistance-buy-american-cotton-act-in-senate-budget-package/ Cotton growers seek financial assistance, Buy American Cotton Act in Senate budget package https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966683417/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cotton-growers-seek-financial-assistance-Buy-American-Cotton-Act-in-Senate-budget-package/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966683417/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cotton-growers-seek-financial-assistance-Buy-American-Cotton-Act-in-Senate-budget-package/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314938 The U.S. cotton industry is asking the chairman of the U.S. Senate Budget Committee to include financial assistance for cotton farmers in its budget reconciliation framework. In a letter to Ron Johnson, the National Cotton Council says it supports the recently approved U.S. House budget resolution, and hopes the U.S. Senate will provide a directive […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966683417/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cotton-growers-seek-financial-assistance-Buy-American-Cotton-Act-in-Senate-budget-package/feed/ 0The U.S. cotton industry is asking the chairman of the U.S. Senate Budget Committee to include financial assistance for cotton farmers in its budget reconciliation framework. In a letter to Ron Johnson, the National Cotton Council says it supports the recently approved U.S. House budget resolution, and hopes the U.S. Senate will provide a directive […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/boozman-says-farm-bill-updates-respond-to-state-stakeholder-concerns/ Boozman says farm bill updates respond to state, stakeholder concerns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966681431/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Boozman-says-farm-bill-updates-respond-to-state-stakeholder-concerns/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966681431/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Boozman-says-farm-bill-updates-respond-to-state-stakeholder-concerns/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:57:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314935 U.S. Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman says there have been updates made to the draft text of the farm bill that’s scheduled to be marked up on Thursday. Two updates have been made “as a good faith effort” in the nutrition program, adding more flexibility to state cost shares and increasing funding for commodity […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966681431/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Boozman-says-farm-bill-updates-respond-to-state-stakeholder-concerns/feed/ 0U.S. Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman says there have been updates made to the draft text of the farm bill that’s scheduled to be marked up on Thursday. Two updates have been made “as a good faith effort” in the nutrition program, adding more flexibility to state cost shares and increasing funding for commodity […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/livestock-entries-on-track-for-missouri-state-fair-officials-say/ Livestock entries on track for Missouri State Fair, officials say https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966681413/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Livestock-entries-on-track-for-Missouri-State-Fair-officials-say/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966681413/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Livestock-entries-on-track-for-Missouri-State-Fair-officials-say/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:54:31 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314934 Missouri State Fair Director Jason Moore says livestock entries for the Missouri State Fair look promising ahead of the 10-day event. “We’re right on track, if not up in a few different areas.We’re so excited to see all our friends back in the barns, and livestock buildings and watch them showcase what they’ve been working […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966681413/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Livestock-entries-on-track-for-Missouri-State-Fair-officials-say/feed/ 0Missouri State Fair Director Jason Moore says livestock entries for the Missouri State Fair look promising ahead of the 10-day event. “We’re right on track, if not up in a few different areas.We’re so excited to see all our friends back in the barns, and livestock buildings and watch them showcase what they’ve been working […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ag-economist-chinas-soybean-buying-encouraging-not-unusual/ Ag economist: China’s soybean buying encouraging, not unusual https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966679283/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-economist-China%e2%80%99s-soybean-buying-encouraging-not-unusual/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966679283/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-economist-China%e2%80%99s-soybean-buying-encouraging-not-unusual/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:50:47 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314933 China has continued its purchases of U.S. soybeans as the new crop marketing year gets closer, and an ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says it’s encouraging, but not unusual. Ben Brown tells Brownfield “In some regards, like you can look at historical context and say, ok, they’re buying now. They’re usually buying at […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966679283/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-economist-China%e2%80%99s-soybean-buying-encouraging-not-unusual/feed/ 0China has continued its purchases of U.S. soybeans as the new crop marketing year gets closer, and an ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says it’s encouraging, but not unusual. Ben Brown tells Brownfield “In some regards, like you can look at historical context and say, ok, they’re buying now. They’re usually buying at […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/fordyce-usda-takes-steps-to-help-farmers-manage-tight-margins/ Fordyce: USDA takes steps to help farmers manage tight margins https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966677372/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fordyce-USDA-takes-steps-to-help-farmers-manage-tight-margins/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966677372/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fordyce-USDA-takes-steps-to-help-farmers-manage-tight-margins/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314928 The USDA’s Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation says the agency is taking steps to help producers manage financial challenges. Richard Fordyce tells Brownfield the department recently announced changes to crop insurance to help producers who are facing high input costs and continued market uncertainty. “This is really probably more of a cash flow […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966677372/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fordyce-USDA-takes-steps-to-help-farmers-manage-tight-margins/feed/ 0The USDA’s Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation says the agency is taking steps to help producers manage financial challenges. Richard Fordyce tells Brownfield the department recently announced changes to crop insurance to help producers who are facing high input costs and continued market uncertainty. “This is really probably more of a cash flow […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-corn-see-another-round-of-weather-pressure/ Soybeans, corn see another round of weather pressure https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966672764/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-see-another-round-of-weather-pressure/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966672764/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-see-another-round-of-weather-pressure/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:29:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314890 Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The trade is monitoring near-term weather, including seasonal temperatures and rain in some areas. Contracts did finish towards the middle of the day’s session, which might be a sign the downside objectives have been met. The USDA will update their U.S. production estimates on the 12th in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966672764/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-see-another-round-of-weather-pressure/feed/ 0Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The trade is monitoring near-term weather, including seasonal temperatures and rain in some areas. Contracts did finish towards the middle of the day’s session, which might be a sign the downside objectives have been met. The USDA will update their U.S. production estimates on the 12th in […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-higher-watching-direct-business-develop-2/ Cattle futures higher watching direct business develop https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966670778/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-watching-direct-business-develop/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966670778/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-watching-direct-business-develop/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:21:05 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314932 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder were higher, optimistic about direct business.  October live cattle closed $1.57 higher at $229.47 and December live cattle closed $1.40 higher at $228.67.  September feeder cattle closed $2.22 higher at $348.37 and October feeder cattle closed $2.27 higher at $339.42.  There was a light round of direct […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966670778/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-watching-direct-business-develop/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder were higher, optimistic about direct business.  October live cattle closed $1.57 higher at $229.47 and December live cattle closed $1.40 higher at $228.67.  September feeder cattle closed $2.22 higher at $348.37 and October feeder cattle closed $2.27 higher at $339.42.  There was a light round of direct […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-august-5-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 5, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966668777/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966668777/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:12:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314889 Sep. corn $4.36 and 3/4, down 5 and 1/2 centsSep. soybeans $11.56 and 1/2, down 2 and 1/4 centsSep. soybean meal $310.20, down $2.50Sep. soybean oil 67.72, down 48 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.42 and 1/4, up 3 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle $229.47, up $1.57Sep. feeder cattle $348.37, up $2.22Oct. lean hogs $83.02, down $1.32Sep. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966668777/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/feed/ 0Sep. corn $4.36 and 3/4, down 5 and 1/2 centsSep. soybeans $11.56 and 1/2, down 2 and 1/4 centsSep. soybean meal $310.20, down $2.50Sep. soybean oil 67.72, down 48 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.42 and 1/4, up 3 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle $229.47, up $1.57Sep. feeder cattle $348.37, up $2.22Oct. lean hogs $83.02, down $1.32Sep. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/illinois-distributes-4-million-to-strengthen-local-food-system/ Illinois distributes $4 million to strengthen local food system https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966668729/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-distributes-million-to-strengthen-local-food-system/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966668729/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-distributes-million-to-strengthen-local-food-system/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:03:57 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314930 The acting assistant director at the Illinois Department of Agriculture says the state’s local food system is receiving a boost. Kristi Jones says nearly $4 million has been awarded through the Local Food Infrastructure Program. “It needed to be a project where you were increasing storage, processing, packaging, or aggregation to distribute locally grown products, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966668729/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-distributes-million-to-strengthen-local-food-system/feed/ 0The acting assistant director at the Illinois Department of Agriculture says the state’s local food system is receiving a boost. Kristi Jones says nearly $4 million has been awarded through the Local Food Infrastructure Program. “It needed to be a project where you were increasing storage, processing, packaging, or aggregation to distribute locally grown products, […]

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