Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:17:16 +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-farmer-wanting-one-more-good-rain/ Wisconsin farmer wanting one more good rain https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948481/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-farmer-wanting-one-more-good-rain/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948481/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-farmer-wanting-one-more-good-rain/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:17:06 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315492 A central Wisconsin farmer says he wouldn’t mind a few more rains to finish out his crops. Chad Bruss, who raises corn and alfalfa on a 180-head dairy in Green Lake County, says it’s been dry in his area. “We got a nice rain over a two-day period here at the end of July, and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948481/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-farmer-wanting-one-more-good-rain/feed/ 0A central Wisconsin farmer says he wouldn’t mind a few more rains to finish out his crops. Chad Bruss, who raises corn and alfalfa on a 180-head dairy in Green Lake County, says it’s been dry in his area. “We got a nice rain over a two-day period here at the end of July, and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/60-of-u-s-corn-61-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/ 60% of U.S. corn, 61% of soybeans good to excellent https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948460/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948460/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:16:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315440 U.S. crop condition ratings mostly declined over the past week. Last week was another generally mixed week of weather, near ideal in some areas, dry in others, and excessively wet in parts of the region. The USDA says 60% of U.S. corn is rated good to excellent, down 1%, with 97% of the crop silking, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948460/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-US-corn-of-soybeans-good-to-excellent/feed/ 0U.S. crop condition ratings mostly declined over the past week. Last week was another generally mixed week of weather, near ideal in some areas, dry in others, and excessively wet in parts of the region. The USDA says 60% of U.S. corn is rated good to excellent, down 1%, with 97% of the crop silking, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/dry-august-takes-toll-on-south-dakota-corn-and-soybeans/ Dry August takes toll on South Dakota corn and soybeans https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948457/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Dry-August-takes-toll-on-South-Dakota-corn-and-soybeans/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948457/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Dry-August-takes-toll-on-South-Dakota-corn-and-soybeans/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:15:31 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315474 A farmer in eastern South Dakota says the crops are mixed as the dry August continues. “If the whole country was looking like South Dakota, it’d be bringing back memories of 2012.” Scott VanderWal, who farms in Brookings County, tells Brownfield he was feeling bad about the corn and soybeans on his farm until he […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948457/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Dry-August-takes-toll-on-South-Dakota-corn-and-soybeans/feed/ 0A farmer in eastern South Dakota says the crops are mixed as the dry August continues. “If the whole country was looking like South Dakota, it’d be bringing back memories of 2012.” Scott VanderWal, who farms in Brookings County, tells Brownfield he was feeling bad about the corn and soybeans on his farm until he […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-august-17-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 17, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948322/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948322/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:14:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315438 Sep. corn $4.65, up 6 centsSep. soybeans $12.01, up 23 and 1/4 centsSep. soybean meal $312.10, up $1.90Sep. soybean oil 71.44, up 200 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.74 and 3/4, unchangedOct. live cattle $218.77, down 10 centsSep. feeder cattle $332.95, down $1.60Oct. lean hogs $81.72, down 2 centsSep. Class III milk closed at $17.26, down 17 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948322/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/feed/ 0Sep. corn $4.65, up 6 centsSep. soybeans $12.01, up 23 and 1/4 centsSep. soybean meal $312.10, up $1.90Sep. soybean oil 71.44, up 200 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.74 and 3/4, unchangedOct. live cattle $218.77, down 10 centsSep. feeder cattle $332.95, down $1.60Oct. lean hogs $81.72, down 2 centsSep. Class III milk closed at $17.26, down 17 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/timely-rains-help-nebraska-crop-conditions/ Timely rains help Nebraska crop conditions https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948325/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Timely-rains-help-Nebraska-crop-conditions/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948325/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Timely-rains-help-Nebraska-crop-conditions/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:13:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315452 Southeast Nebraska farmer Jay Hansen says his corn and soybean crops are in great shape heading into the final stretch of the season. “Corn looks like it will be one of our better years. Soybeans really look good.” He tells Brownfield both crops benefited from timely rains, and it appears that disease pressure has been […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948325/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Timely-rains-help-Nebraska-crop-conditions/feed/ 0Southeast Nebraska farmer Jay Hansen says his corn and soybean crops are in great shape heading into the final stretch of the season. “Corn looks like it will be one of our better years. Soybeans really look good.” He tells Brownfield both crops benefited from timely rains, and it appears that disease pressure has been […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/hot-dry-weather-speeds-up-kansas-corn-harvest/ Hot, dry weather speeds up Kansas corn harvest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948328/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hot-dry-weather-speeds-up-Kansas-corn-harvest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948328/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hot-dry-weather-speeds-up-Kansas-corn-harvest/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:12:05 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315453 Corn harvest is underway for south-central Kansas farmer James Moreland. “Dryland in this area has been somewhere between 80 and 100 bushel an acre. For our area, that’s pretty good. Test weights have been acceptable. I’m pretty happy after the second half of the summer to do something like we’ve had here.” He tells Brownfield […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948328/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Hot-dry-weather-speeds-up-Kansas-corn-harvest/feed/ 0Corn harvest is underway for south-central Kansas farmer James Moreland. “Dryland in this area has been somewhere between 80 and 100 bushel an acre. For our area, that’s pretty good. Test weights have been acceptable. I’m pretty happy after the second half of the summer to do something like we’ve had here.” He tells Brownfield […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/tyson-closures-add-new-hurdle-for-beef-industry/ Tyson closures add new hurdle for beef industry https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948268/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tyson-closures-add-new-hurdle-for-beef-industry/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948268/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tyson-closures-add-new-hurdle-for-beef-industry/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:09:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315484 The president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is concerned following the abrupt closure of a beef processing facility in Illinois.  Gene Copenhaver says while this is an exciting time for the beef industry, there are hurdles to overcome. “In eastern Iowa and western Illinois with the Tyson announcement on Thursday, it’s going to not […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948268/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tyson-closures-add-new-hurdle-for-beef-industry/feed/ 0The president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is concerned following the abrupt closure of a beef processing facility in Illinois.  Gene Copenhaver says while this is an exciting time for the beef industry, there are hurdles to overcome. “In eastern Iowa and western Illinois with the Tyson announcement on Thursday, it’s going to not […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/heavy-august-rains-boost-ohio-corn-and-soybeans-also-creating-disease-concerns/ Heavy August rains boost Ohio corn and soybeans, also creating disease concerns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948121/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heavy-August-rains-boost-Ohio-corn-and-soybeans-also-creating-disease-concerns/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948121/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heavy-August-rains-boost-Ohio-corn-and-soybeans-also-creating-disease-concerns/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:05:54 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315462 A north central Ohio farmer says the recent rainfall has helped advance this year’s corn and soybean crop. Patty Mann says they have gotten over 9 inches of rain in the last 10 days. “The moisture has really added some additional growth on the top,” she says. “If we get some favorable conditions from here on […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948121/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heavy-August-rains-boost-Ohio-corn-and-soybeans-also-creating-disease-concerns/feed/ 0A north central Ohio farmer says the recent rainfall has helped advance this year’s corn and soybean crop. Patty Mann says they have gotten over 9 inches of rain in the last 10 days. “The moisture has really added some additional growth on the top,” she says. “If we get some favorable conditions from here on […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/indiana-growers-evaluate-long-term-crop-impacts-from-severe-weather/ Indiana growers evaluate long-term crop impacts from severe weather https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948076/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-growers-evaluate-longterm-crop-impacts-from-severe-weather/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948076/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-growers-evaluate-longterm-crop-impacts-from-severe-weather/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:02:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315486 A southeast Indiana farmer says recent severe weather has led to widespread flooding across the state. Roger Wenning says his area has gotten more than 8 inches of rain in the last two weeks. “A little narrow downburst of wind came through and ripped a bunch of trees out,” he says. “It took down a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948076/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-growers-evaluate-longterm-crop-impacts-from-severe-weather/feed/ 0A southeast Indiana farmer says recent severe weather has led to widespread flooding across the state. Roger Wenning says his area has gotten more than 8 inches of rain in the last two weeks. “A little narrow downburst of wind came through and ripped a bunch of trees out,” he says. “It took down a […]

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]]> 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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