Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:57:08 +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/usda-hears-from-illinois-farmers-on-modernization-plan/ USDA hears from Illinois farmers on modernization plan https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967947956/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-hears-from-Illinois-farmers-on-modernization-plan/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967947956/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-hears-from-Illinois-farmers-on-modernization-plan/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:56:55 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315468 The USDA’s chief scientist says farmer input is vital to the department’s ongoing data modernization efforts. During a listening session at the Illinois State Fair, Dr. Scott Hutchins, who also serves as Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics, told attendees the goal is to reduce producer burden while improving the department’s accuracy. “We all […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967947956/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-hears-from-Illinois-farmers-on-modernization-plan/feed/ 0The USDA’s chief scientist says farmer input is vital to the department’s ongoing data modernization efforts. During a listening session at the Illinois State Fair, Dr. Scott Hutchins, who also serves as Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics, told attendees the goal is to reduce producer burden while improving the department’s accuracy. “We all […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/corn-performance/ Corn Performance https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967947509/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-Performance/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967947509/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-Performance/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:46:40 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=315483 Going into the final stretch of the growing season, Brevant Seeds retail sales agronomist Jason Welker says that despite a challenging spring, corn in central Nebraska looks really good. He tells Brownfield that staying consistent with management has been a major takeaway, and he expects above-average yields.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967947509/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-Performance/feed/ 0Going into the final stretch of the growing season, Brevant Seeds retail sales agronomist Jason Welker says that despite a challenging spring, corn in central Nebraska looks really good. He tells Brownfield that staying consistent with management has been a major takeaway, and he expects above-average yields.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rainy-iowa-state-fair-week-fuels-optimism-for-corn-soybean-yields/ Rainy Iowa State Fair week fuels optimism for corn, soybean yields https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967947152/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rainy-Iowa-State-Fair-week-fuels-optimism-for-corn-soybean-yields/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967947152/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rainy-Iowa-State-Fair-week-fuels-optimism-for-corn-soybean-yields/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:31:45 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315478 An economist points to a rainy week at the Iowa State Fair for his bright outlook when harvest gets underway next month.  Christopher Pudenz with Iowa Farm Bureau says rain is forecast the final six days of the fair. “There is an economic story behind that, Iowa is going to have a good corn crop.” […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967947152/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rainy-Iowa-State-Fair-week-fuels-optimism-for-corn-soybean-yields/feed/ 0An economist points to a rainy week at the Iowa State Fair for his bright outlook when harvest gets underway next month.  Christopher Pudenz with Iowa Farm Bureau says rain is forecast the final six days of the fair. “There is an economic story behind that, Iowa is going to have a good corn crop.” […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/high-input-costs-could-keep-farm-margins-tight-into-2027/ High input costs could keep farm margins tight into 2027 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967947104/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-input-costs-could-keep-farm-margins-tight-into/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967947104/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-input-costs-could-keep-farm-margins-tight-into/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:27:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315476 A chief marketplace officer with FCS Financial says high input costs are squeezing working capital and could keep farm margins tight into 2027. Chad Roberts tells Brownfield the biggest cost increases are expected to be in seed, chemicals, labor and possibly cash rents. “No doubt our customers are looking at what inputs are going to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967947104/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-input-costs-could-keep-farm-margins-tight-into/feed/ 0A chief marketplace officer with FCS Financial says high input costs are squeezing working capital and could keep farm margins tight into 2027. Chad Roberts tells Brownfield the biggest cost increases are expected to be in seed, chemicals, labor and possibly cash rents. “No doubt our customers are looking at what inputs are going to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/renovated-4-h-building-opens-at-missouri-state-fair/ Renovated 4-H Building opens at Missouri State Fair https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967946651/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Renovated-H-Building-opens-at-Missouri-State-Fair/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967946651/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Renovated-H-Building-opens-at-Missouri-State-Fair/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:09:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315461 The Missouri State Fair’s 4-H Building has had a major renovation. Rachel Augustine with the Missouri 4-H Foundation tells Brownfield the updates to the structure maintain the historic integrity of the 120-year-old building. “Increasing the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, making it safer for the the staff and the students that are staying in the building […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967946651/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Renovated-H-Building-opens-at-Missouri-State-Fair/feed/ 0The Missouri State Fair’s 4-H Building has had a major renovation. Rachel Augustine with the Missouri 4-H Foundation tells Brownfield the updates to the structure maintain the historic integrity of the 120-year-old building. “Increasing the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, making it safer for the the staff and the students that are staying in the building […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/indiana-declares-disaster-emergency-after-historic-flooding-damages-crops-and-communities/ Indiana declares disaster emergency after historic flooding damages crops and communities https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967946258/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-declares-disaster-emergency-after-historic-flooding-damages-crops-and-communities/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967946258/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-declares-disaster-emergency-after-historic-flooding-damages-crops-and-communities/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:46:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315467 Indiana Governor Mike Braun has declared a disaster emergency due to historic flooding, tornado, and derecho activity across the state. He says the Indiana Department of Homeland Security will disperse funds for impacted communities under the state’s Disaster Relief Fund program. On Friday, Braun requested a Presidential Emergency Declaration through FEMA to bring additional federal […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967946258/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-declares-disaster-emergency-after-historic-flooding-damages-crops-and-communities/feed/ 0Indiana Governor Mike Braun has declared a disaster emergency due to historic flooding, tornado, and derecho activity across the state. He says the Indiana Department of Homeland Security will disperse funds for impacted communities under the state’s Disaster Relief Fund program. On Friday, Braun requested a Presidential Emergency Declaration through FEMA to bring additional federal […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/retired-iowa-ffa-state-president-reflects-on-importance-of-iowa-state-fair/ Retired Iowa FFA state president reflects on importance of Iowa State Fair https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967946087/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Retired-Iowa-FFA-state-president-reflects-on-importance-of-Iowa-State-Fair/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967946087/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Retired-Iowa-FFA-state-president-reflects-on-importance-of-Iowa-State-Fair/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:41:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315464 The recently retired Iowa FFA state president says the Iowa State Fair gives members a unique opportunity to showcase their hard work and achievements. Chloe Zittergruen wrapped up her term as state president in April, and she tells Brownfield she’s always looked forward to the prep work that goes into showing at the state fair. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967946087/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Retired-Iowa-FFA-state-president-reflects-on-importance-of-Iowa-State-Fair/feed/ 0The recently retired Iowa FFA state president says the Iowa State Fair gives members a unique opportunity to showcase their hard work and achievements. Chloe Zittergruen wrapped up her term as state president in April, and she tells Brownfield she’s always looked forward to the prep work that goes into showing at the state fair. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/corn-export-inspections-maintain-strong-push/ Corn export inspections maintain strong push https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967944311/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-export-inspections-maintain-strong-push/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967944311/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-export-inspections-maintain-strong-push/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:35:06 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315459 Corn export inspections remain on pace to meet USDA’s estimate for the current marketing year. The USDA says the top destinations for U.S. corn during the week ending August 13th were key trading partners Mexico and Japan, both of which import primarily for livestock feed usage. While sorghum and soybeans were both down on the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967944311/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-export-inspections-maintain-strong-push/feed/ 0Corn export inspections remain on pace to meet USDA’s estimate for the current marketing year. The USDA says the top destinations for U.S. corn during the week ending August 13th were key trading partners Mexico and Japan, both of which import primarily for livestock feed usage. While sorghum and soybeans were both down on the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2836/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967943603/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967943603/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:07:53 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315458 Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet, typical for a Monday.  Bids and asking prices have yet to surface.  Showlists this week are mostly steady in Texas and Nebraska, but higher in Kansas.  Look for significant trade volume to take place in the back half of the week.  Deals last week were marked at $228 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967943603/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet, typical for a Monday.  Bids and asking prices have yet to surface.  Showlists this week are mostly steady in Texas and Nebraska, but higher in Kansas.  Look for significant trade volume to take place in the back half of the week.  Deals last week were marked at $228 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/butter-nonfat-dry-milk-lead-higher-cash-dairy-prices-at-cme-monday/ Butter, nonfat dry milk lead higher cash dairy prices at CME Monday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967943342/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Butter-nonfat-dry-milk-lead-higher-cash-dairy-prices-at-CME-Monday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967943342/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Butter-nonfat-dry-milk-lead-higher-cash-dairy-prices-at-CME-Monday/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:59:11 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315457 Cash dairy prices were mostly up Monday to start the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.0050 to $0.6950. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0025 to $1.5975. No sales were reported.  Cheese barrels were up $0.0025 to $1.5650. No sales were reported.  Butter was up $0.0125 to $1.4725. Twenty-one sales were reported ranging from […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967943342/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Butter-nonfat-dry-milk-lead-higher-cash-dairy-prices-at-CME-Monday/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mostly up Monday to start the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.0050 to $0.6950. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0025 to $1.5975. No sales were reported.  Cheese barrels were up $0.0025 to $1.5650. No sales were reported.  Butter was up $0.0125 to $1.4725. Twenty-one sales were reported ranging from […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/thousands-of-4-h-projects-on-display-at-iowa-state-fair/ Thousands of 4-H projects on display at Iowa State Fair https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967942931/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Thousands-of-H-projects-on-display-at-Iowa-State-Fair/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967942931/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Thousands-of-H-projects-on-display-at-Iowa-State-Fair/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:41:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315454 The Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair has been a popular attraction for fairgoers this year. Iowa 4-H Foundation executive director Emily Saveraid says the facility is packed with thousands of high-quality projects. “It’s really the best of the best of what young people have been working on,” she said. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967942931/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Thousands-of-H-projects-on-display-at-Iowa-State-Fair/feed/ 0The Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair has been a popular attraction for fairgoers this year. Iowa 4-H Foundation executive director Emily Saveraid says the facility is packed with thousands of high-quality projects. “It’s really the best of the best of what young people have been working on,” she said. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/insect-pressure-varies-across-nebraska-soybean-fields/ Insect pressure varies across Nebraska soybean fields https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967941503/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Insect-pressure-varies-across-Nebraska-soybean-fields/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967941503/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Insect-pressure-varies-across-Nebraska-soybean-fields/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:52:55 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315449 A crop protection cropping systems specialist says Nebraska soybean growers are seeing varying levels of losses from the state’s top two insects. Justin McMechan with the University of Nebraska says soybean gal midge continues to impact yield potential. “This year it’s out there. It’s very abundant, but our soybeans are staying alive. The wet weather […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967941503/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Insect-pressure-varies-across-Nebraska-soybean-fields/feed/ 0A crop protection cropping systems specialist says Nebraska soybean growers are seeing varying levels of losses from the state’s top two insects. Justin McMechan with the University of Nebraska says soybean gal midge continues to impact yield potential. “This year it’s out there. It’s very abundant, but our soybeans are staying alive. The wet weather […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ustr-greer-defends-tariffs-pushes-for-more-ag-trade-opportunities/ USTR Greer defends tariffs, pushes for more ag trade opportunities https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967939724/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USTR-Greer-defends-tariffs-pushes-for-more-ag-trade-opportunities/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967939724/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USTR-Greer-defends-tariffs-pushes-for-more-ag-trade-opportunities/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:55:11 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315446 The US Trade Representative says expanding export opportunities for US agriculture remains a top priority for the Trump administration. Ambassador Jamieson Greer says previous trade policies focused too heavily on imports. “Including from adversaries like China,” he said. “President Trump has focused on reversing that. For the past year and a half, we’ve been really […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967939724/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USTR-Greer-defends-tariffs-pushes-for-more-ag-trade-opportunities/feed/ 0The US Trade Representative says expanding export opportunities for US agriculture remains a top priority for the Trump administration. Ambassador Jamieson Greer says previous trade policies focused too heavily on imports. “Including from adversaries like China,” he said. “President Trump has focused on reversing that. For the past year and a half, we’ve been really […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/proposed-rail-merger-adds-to-ag-consolidation-concerns/ Proposed rail merger adds to ag consolidation concerns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967939559/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Proposed-rail-merger-adds-to-ag-consolidation-concerns/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967939559/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Proposed-rail-merger-adds-to-ag-consolidation-concerns/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:53:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315443 The vice president elect with the National Corn Growers Association says the proposed merger of two major rail companies is another example of consolidation impacting agriculture. “When the Surface Transportation Board started with this, there were 30 class one railroads and we’re down to six.” Bill Leigh, who farms in north-central Illinois, says he’s worried […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967939559/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Proposed-rail-merger-adds-to-ag-consolidation-concerns/feed/ 0The vice president elect with the National Corn Growers Association says the proposed merger of two major rail companies is another example of consolidation impacting agriculture. “When the Surface Transportation Board started with this, there were 30 class one railroads and we’re down to six.” Bill Leigh, who farms in north-central Illinois, says he’s worried […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/tyson-plant-closures-raise-concerns-over-cattle-market-competition/ Tyson plant closures raise concerns over cattle market competition https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967936895/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tyson-plant-closures-raise-concerns-over-cattle-market-competition/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967936895/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tyson-plant-closures-raise-concerns-over-cattle-market-competition/#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:48:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315442 The cattle industry continues to digest the news that Tyson has shuttered additional beef processing plants.  Illinois Beef Association Executive Vice President Josh St. Peters says the abrupt closure of Tyson’s Joslin, Illinois facility is problematic. “When they closed facilities in Nebraska, they were given a couple months notice. When they closed facilities in Texas, they were […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967936895/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tyson-plant-closures-raise-concerns-over-cattle-market-competition/feed/ 1The cattle industry continues to digest the news that Tyson has shuttered additional beef processing plants.  Illinois Beef Association Executive Vice President Josh St. Peters says the abrupt closure of Tyson’s Joslin, Illinois facility is problematic. “When they closed facilities in Nebraska, they were given a couple months notice. When they closed facilities in Texas, they were […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/wheat-solidly-higher-watching-global-grain-movement/ Wheat solidly higher, watching global grain movement https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967847684/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-solidly-higher-watching-global-grain-movement/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967847684/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-solidly-higher-watching-global-grain-movement/#respond Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:36:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315391 Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, cementing a higher weekly finish. Crop weather continues to generally look favorable, but there are some areas of concern and August is the key month for bean development. While the USDA lowered its yield guess this week, the production estimate was higher, following an upward revision to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967847684/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-solidly-higher-watching-global-grain-movement/feed/ 0Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, cementing a higher weekly finish. Crop weather continues to generally look favorable, but there are some areas of concern and August is the key month for bean development. While the USDA lowered its yield guess this week, the production estimate was higher, following an upward revision to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-hog-futures-finish-the-week-lower/ Cattle, hog futures finish the week lower https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967847681/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-hog-futures-finish-the-week-lower/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967847681/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-hog-futures-finish-the-week-lower/#respond Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:34:47 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315437 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on fund liquidation, waiting for the rest of the week’s direct business to develop. October live cattle closed $1.17 lower at $218.87 and December live cattle closed $1.07 lower at $218.37.  September feeder cattle closed $2.65 lower at $334.55 and October feeder cattle closed […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967847681/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-hog-futures-finish-the-week-lower/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on fund liquidation, waiting for the rest of the week’s direct business to develop. October live cattle closed $1.17 lower at $218.87 and December live cattle closed $1.07 lower at $218.37.  September feeder cattle closed $2.65 lower at $334.55 and October feeder cattle closed […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/grain-groups-call-for-union-pacific-norfolk-southern-merger-to-be-rejected/ Grain groups call for Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger to be rejected https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967847117/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grain-groups-call-for-Union-PacificNorfolk-Southern-merger-to-be-rejected/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967847117/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grain-groups-call-for-Union-PacificNorfolk-Southern-merger-to-be-rejected/#respond Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:08:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315433 U.S. grain shippers say two major rail companies have failed to meet minimum standards in their revised application to merge. Soy Transportation Coalition executive director Mike Steenhoek tells Brownfield Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads recently revised their proposals for the Surface Transportation Board. “Will this actually enhance competition?” he says is the question. “There […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967847117/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grain-groups-call-for-Union-PacificNorfolk-Southern-merger-to-be-rejected/feed/ 0U.S. grain shippers say two major rail companies have failed to meet minimum standards in their revised application to merge. Soy Transportation Coalition executive director Mike Steenhoek tells Brownfield Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads recently revised their proposals for the Surface Transportation Board. “Will this actually enhance competition?” he says is the question. “There […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-august-14-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 14, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967847120/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967847120/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/#respond Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:06:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315360 Sep. corn $4.59, up 11 centsSep. soybeans $11.77 and 3/4, up 11 and 3/4 centsSep. soybean meal $310.20, up $2.80Sep. soybean oil 69.44, up 65 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.74 and 3/4, up 22 centsOct. live cattle $218.87, down $1.17Sep. feeder cattle $334.55, down $2.65Oct. lean hogs $81.75, down 37 centsSep. Class III milk closed at […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967847120/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/feed/ 0Sep. corn $4.59, up 11 centsSep. soybeans $11.77 and 3/4, up 11 and 3/4 centsSep. soybean meal $310.20, up $2.80Sep. soybean oil 69.44, up 65 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.74 and 3/4, up 22 centsOct. live cattle $218.87, down $1.17Sep. feeder cattle $334.55, down $2.65Oct. lean hogs $81.75, down 37 centsSep. Class III milk closed at […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/nonfat-dry-milk-dry-whey-higher-as-cme-dairy-markets-trade-mixed/ Nonfat dry milk, dry whey higher as CME dairy markets trade mixed https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967846721/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nonfat-dry-milk-dry-whey-higher-as-CME-dairy-markets-trade-mixed/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967846721/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nonfat-dry-milk-dry-whey-higher-as-CME-dairy-markets-trade-mixed/#respond Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:52:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315432 Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.02 to $0.69. One sale was reported at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.01 to $1.60. No sales were reported.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5625. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.0275 to $1.46. Nine sales were reported ranging from $1.4525 to $1.47.  Nonfat dry milk was up […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967846721/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nonfat-dry-milk-dry-whey-higher-as-CME-dairy-markets-trade-mixed/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was up $0.02 to $0.69. One sale was reported at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.01 to $1.60. No sales were reported.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5625. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.0275 to $1.46. Nine sales were reported ranging from $1.4525 to $1.47.  Nonfat dry milk was up […]

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