Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:06:25 +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/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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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/broiler-placements-hold-faster-than-last-year-pace/ Broiler placements hold faster than last year pace https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966662390/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Broiler-placements-hold-faster-than-last-year-pace/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966662390/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Broiler-placements-hold-faster-than-last-year-pace/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:48:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314891 The USDA’s weekly hatchery numbers continue to point to rising chicken production in 2026. 254.134 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation last week, 267,000 less than the previous week, but 2% more than a year ago, even as the average rate of hatchability declined slightly to 79.1%. 194.392 million broiler-type chicks were placed into […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966662390/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Broiler-placements-hold-faster-than-last-year-pace/feed/ 0The USDA’s weekly hatchery numbers continue to point to rising chicken production in 2026. 254.134 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation last week, 267,000 less than the previous week, but 2% more than a year ago, even as the average rate of hatchability declined slightly to 79.1%. 194.392 million broiler-type chicks were placed into […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/tar-spot-confirmations-highlight-need-for-increased-scouting/ Tar spot confirmations highlight need for increased scouting https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966642812/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tar-spot-confirmations-highlight-need-for-increased-scouting/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966642812/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tar-spot-confirmations-highlight-need-for-increased-scouting/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:33:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314923 An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says growers should be scouting for tar spot. Robby Meeker, who covers the eastern half of Illinois and all of Indiana, says he expects reports of the disease to become more prevalent as August progresses. “Not super alarming, but it’s definitely here.”  He says, “We all saw it coming. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966642812/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tar-spot-confirmations-highlight-need-for-increased-scouting/feed/ 0An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says growers should be scouting for tar spot. Robby Meeker, who covers the eastern half of Illinois and all of Indiana, says he expects reports of the disease to become more prevalent as August progresses. “Not super alarming, but it’s definitely here.”  He says, “We all saw it coming. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ethanol-production-stocks-exports-top-year-ago-levels/ Ethanol production, stocks, exports top year ago levels https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966634361/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-production-stocks-exports-top-year-ago-levels/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966634361/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-production-stocks-exports-top-year-ago-levels/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:03:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314916 U.S. ethanol production backed off a little bit last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.107 million barrels per day, down 26,000 from the previous week, which was the second highest weekly average on record. That was still up 26,000 from a year ago as the industry tries to meet domestic and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966634361/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ethanol-production-stocks-exports-top-year-ago-levels/feed/ 0U.S. ethanol production backed off a little bit last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.107 million barrels per day, down 26,000 from the previous week, which was the second highest weekly average on record. That was still up 26,000 from a year ago as the industry tries to meet domestic and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ai-expected-could-reshape-agronomic-decision-making/ AI expected could reshape agronomic decision-making https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966634325/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~AI-expected-could-reshape-agronomic-decisionmaking/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966634325/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~AI-expected-could-reshape-agronomic-decisionmaking/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:58:24 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314921 An agronomist says the role of artificial intelligence will have a larger role in the future of ag production. Ryan Wolf with WinField United says some farmers are already using the technology, but more could be done with it. “It’s going to increase production. It’s all about ROI and that’s about increasing bushels out there […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966634325/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~AI-expected-could-reshape-agronomic-decisionmaking/feed/ 0An agronomist says the role of artificial intelligence will have a larger role in the future of ag production. Ryan Wolf with WinField United says some farmers are already using the technology, but more could be done with it. “It’s going to increase production. It’s all about ROI and that’s about increasing bushels out there […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-canadian-dairy-tariffs-highlight-long-running-usmca-market-access-dispute/ New Canadian dairy tariffs highlight long-running USMCA market access dispute https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966632099/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-Canadian-dairy-tariffs-highlight-longrunning-USMCA-market-access-dispute/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966632099/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-Canadian-dairy-tariffs-highlight-longrunning-USMCA-market-access-dispute/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:53:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314919 An ag economist says the Trump administration’s recently announced tariffs on Canadian dairy products could help expand market access for U.S. dairy exports.  Ian Sheldon with Ohio State University says President Trump is trying to level the playing field for U.S. dairy producers. “The U.S. believes it has been discriminated against in terms of the amount of dairy […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966632099/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-Canadian-dairy-tariffs-highlight-longrunning-USMCA-market-access-dispute/feed/ 0An ag economist says the Trump administration’s recently announced tariffs on Canadian dairy products could help expand market access for U.S. dairy exports.  Ian Sheldon with Ohio State University says President Trump is trying to level the playing field for U.S. dairy producers. “The U.S. believes it has been discriminated against in terms of the amount of dairy […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ohio-farm-bureau-says-current-data-center-permitting-process-protects-states-water-resources/ Ohio Farm Bureau says current data center permitting process protects state’s water resources https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966629897/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-Farm-Bureau-says-current-data-center-permitting-process-protects-states-water-resources/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966629897/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-Farm-Bureau-says-current-data-center-permitting-process-protects-states-water-resources/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:49:06 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314915 The director of state policy for Ohio Farm Bureau says protecting water quality remains a top priority as data center development continues across the state. Evan Callicoat tells Brownfield, “How much water are these taking in daily,” he says. “Are they plugged into a municipal water system? As long as our members are asking these […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966629897/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ohio-Farm-Bureau-says-current-data-center-permitting-process-protects-states-water-resources/feed/ 0The director of state policy for Ohio Farm Bureau says protecting water quality remains a top priority as data center development continues across the state. Evan Callicoat tells Brownfield, “How much water are these taking in daily,” he says. “Are they plugged into a municipal water system? As long as our members are asking these […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/finstad-farm-bill-must-include-prop-12-language-and-year-round-e15/ Finstad: farm bill must include Prop 12 language and year-round E15 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966621125/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Finstad-farm-bill-must-include-Prop-language-and-yearround-E/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966621125/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Finstad-farm-bill-must-include-Prop-language-and-yearround-E/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:16:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314908 A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is pushing for a farm bill that addresses Proposition 12 and includes year-round nationwide E15.  Minnesota Republican Brad Finstad says when it comes to passing a farm bill with Prop 12 and E15 language. “I want them both, and that’s the position we’re going to take in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966621125/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Finstad-farm-bill-must-include-Prop-language-and-yearround-E/feed/ 0A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is pushing for a farm bill that addresses Proposition 12 and includes year-round nationwide E15.  Minnesota Republican Brad Finstad says when it comes to passing a farm bill with Prop 12 and E15 language. “I want them both, and that’s the position we’re going to take in […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cattle-inspections-will-be-key-when-live-imports-from-mexico-resume/ Cattle inspections will be key when live imports from Mexico resume https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966621128/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-inspections-will-be-key-when-live-imports-from-Mexico-resume/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966621128/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-inspections-will-be-key-when-live-imports-from-Mexico-resume/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:14:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314909 Monitoring cattle for signs in infestations remains a priority as the industry continues to navigate New World screwworm. Tucson, Arizona feedyard owner Barbara Jackson says when live cattle imports from Mexico resume, cattle will be thoroughly inspected before crossing the border.  “When they come into the feed yard and if they’re not processed off truck, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966621128/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-inspections-will-be-key-when-live-imports-from-Mexico-resume/feed/ 0Monitoring cattle for signs in infestations remains a priority as the industry continues to navigate New World screwworm. Tucson, Arizona feedyard owner Barbara Jackson says when live cattle imports from Mexico resume, cattle will be thoroughly inspected before crossing the border.  “When they come into the feed yard and if they’re not processed off truck, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2828/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966618845/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966618845/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:05:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314902 Direct cash cattle trade activity was quiet on Wednesday.  Bids and asking prices haven’t surfaced.  Packer interest could improve as the day progresses.  But, significant trade volume isn’t expected until sometime Thursday or Friday.  Boxed beef was mixed at midday with light and solid demand for moderate offerings.  Choice was $.40 lower at $369.25 and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966618845/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity was quiet on Wednesday.  Bids and asking prices haven’t surfaced.  Packer interest could improve as the day progresses.  But, significant trade volume isn’t expected until sometime Thursday or Friday.  Boxed beef was mixed at midday with light and solid demand for moderate offerings.  Choice was $.40 lower at $369.25 and […]

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