Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:51:18 +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/market-news/cattle-hog-futures-mixed-to-start-the-week-2/ Cattle, hog futures mixed to start the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967949981/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-hog-futures-mixed-to-start-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967949981/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-hog-futures-mixed-to-start-the-week/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:51:11 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315506 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mixed, adjusting spreads. October live cattle closed $.10 lower at $218.77 and December live cattle closed $.02 higher at $218.40.  September feeder cattle closed $1.60 lower at $332.95 and October feeder cattle closed $.07 lower at $325.35.  Direct cash cattle trade activity was quiet, typical […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967949981/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-hog-futures-mixed-to-start-the-week/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mixed, adjusting spreads. October live cattle closed $.10 lower at $218.77 and December live cattle closed $.02 higher at $218.40.  September feeder cattle closed $1.60 lower at $332.95 and October feeder cattle closed $.07 lower at $325.35.  Direct cash cattle trade activity was quiet, typical […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/66-of-minnesota-corn-67-of-soybeans-rated-good-to-excellent/ 66% of Minnesota corn, 67% of soybeans rated good to excellent https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967949867/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-Minnesota-corn-of-soybeans-rated-good-to-excellent/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967949867/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-Minnesota-corn-of-soybeans-rated-good-to-excellent/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:43:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315505 A southern Minnesota farmer says he’s optimistic about harvest later this fall. Lawrence Sukalski grows corn and soybeans near Fairmont. “Of course August makes the soybeans, but the corn really looks excellent.” He tells Brownfield the weather has been timely. “We’ve been up and down. Dry and wet. Everything looks really good. We’ve been lucky. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967949867/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-Minnesota-corn-of-soybeans-rated-good-to-excellent/feed/ 0A southern Minnesota farmer says he’s optimistic about harvest later this fall. Lawrence Sukalski grows corn and soybeans near Fairmont. “Of course August makes the soybeans, but the corn really looks excellent.” He tells Brownfield the weather has been timely. “We’ve been up and down. Dry and wet. Everything looks really good. We’ve been lucky. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/78-of-iowa-corn-soybeans-rated-good-to-excellent/ 78% of Iowa corn, soybeans rated good to excellent https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967949870/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-Iowa-corn-soybeans-rated-good-to-excellent/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967949870/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-Iowa-corn-soybeans-rated-good-to-excellent/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:42:06 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315504 An Iowa-based agronomist says it’s been an impressive growing season in his coverage area. Greg Sheperd with Beck’s says crops in southeast Iowa look phenomenal. “It was a little bit cooler there through April and especially May. Got a little bit dried out and then into June we got some more heat and gained some […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967949870/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~of-Iowa-corn-soybeans-rated-good-to-excellent/feed/ 0An Iowa-based agronomist says it’s been an impressive growing season in his coverage area. Greg Sheperd with Beck’s says crops in southeast Iowa look phenomenal. “It was a little bit cooler there through April and especially May. Got a little bit dried out and then into June we got some more heat and gained some […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-up-domestic-demand-some-weather-concerns/ Soybeans up domestic demand, some weather concerns https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967949822/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-up-domestic-demand-some-weather-concerns/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967949822/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-up-domestic-demand-some-weather-concerns/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:40:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315439 Soybeans were sharply higher on fund and technical buying. Domestic demand continues to be solid, with the July NOPA member crush up on the month and year. The crush was smaller than expected at 216.647 million tons, that’s still 2.307 million above June and 20.948 million larger than July 2025. Soybean oil stocks fell 9% […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967949822/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-up-domestic-demand-some-weather-concerns/feed/ 0Soybeans were sharply higher on fund and technical buying. Domestic demand continues to be solid, with the July NOPA member crush up on the month and year. The crush was smaller than expected at 216.647 million tons, that’s still 2.307 million above June and 20.948 million larger than July 2025. Soybean oil stocks fell 9% […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/tighter-milk-supplies-raise-concerns-for-future-dairy-production/ Tighter milk supplies raise concerns for future dairy production https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967949825/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tighter-milk-supplies-raise-concerns-for-future-dairy-production/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967949825/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tighter-milk-supplies-raise-concerns-for-future-dairy-production/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:38:37 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315497 A dairy market analyst says tighter milk supplies could have an impact on the industry’s ability to produce dairy products moving forward. Sarah Jungman with AgMarket.net says the summer heat is making it more difficult to maintain production levels. “When the weather starts to heat up, and cow comfort makes it difficult for these cows to maintain […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967949825/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tighter-milk-supplies-raise-concerns-for-future-dairy-production/feed/ 0A dairy market analyst says tighter milk supplies could have an impact on the industry’s ability to produce dairy products moving forward. Sarah Jungman with AgMarket.net says the summer heat is making it more difficult to maintain production levels. “When the weather starts to heat up, and cow comfort makes it difficult for these cows to maintain […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-founding-farms-recognized-for-generations-of-family-ownership/ Missouri Founding Farms recognized for generations of family ownership https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948850/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Founding-Farms-recognized-for-generations-of-family-ownership/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948850/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Founding-Farms-recognized-for-generations-of-family-ownership/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:32:59 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315500 Several farm families that have been around since Missouri became a state are being recognized as Founding Farms at the Missouri State Fair. Andy Clay, the vice-president of Missouri Farm Bureau, is a seventh-generation farmer in Moniteau County. “We were originally settled in 1816,” he says. “At the MOFB building this fair, we have on […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948850/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-Founding-Farms-recognized-for-generations-of-family-ownership/feed/ 0Several farm families that have been around since Missouri became a state are being recognized as Founding Farms at the Missouri State Fair. Andy Clay, the vice-president of Missouri Farm Bureau, is a seventh-generation farmer in Moniteau County. “We were originally settled in 1816,” he says. “At the MOFB building this fair, we have on […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-dry-beans-under-stress-from-persistent-drought-like-conditions/ Michigan dry beans under stress from persistent drought-like conditions https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948688/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-dry-beans-under-stress-from-persistent-droughtlike-conditions/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948688/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-dry-beans-under-stress-from-persistent-droughtlike-conditions/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:27:47 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315496 The continued lack of rain has started to turn Michigan’s dry bean crop in parts of the Saginaw Bay region. Roger Hupfer with Freeland Bean and Grain tells Brownfield, “They’re stressing right now, and I think you’re starting to see some ripening, some of that is maybe a little bit premature ripening.” The region hasn’t […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948688/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-dry-beans-under-stress-from-persistent-droughtlike-conditions/feed/ 0The continued lack of rain has started to turn Michigan’s dry bean crop in parts of the Saginaw Bay region. Roger Hupfer with Freeland Bean and Grain tells Brownfield, “They’re stressing right now, and I think you’re starting to see some ripening, some of that is maybe a little bit premature ripening.” The region hasn’t […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/illinois-farmer-optimistic-about-crops-despite-excess-rain/ Illinois farmer optimistic about crops despite excess rain https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948655/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-farmer-optimistic-about-crops-despite-excess-rain/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948655/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-farmer-optimistic-about-crops-despite-excess-rain/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:23:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315494 An eastern Illinois farmer says he’s expecting a good harvest this year. Bryan Severs, who raises corn, soybeans, and cattle in Vermilion County and serves as chairman of the Illinois Soybean Association, says rain hasn’t been an issue. “Got a few holes and things, but all in all, a good crop.”  He says, “Getting plenty […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948655/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-farmer-optimistic-about-crops-despite-excess-rain/feed/ 0An eastern Illinois farmer says he’s expecting a good harvest this year. Bryan Severs, who raises corn, soybeans, and cattle in Vermilion County and serves as chairman of the Illinois Soybean Association, says rain hasn’t been an issue. “Got a few holes and things, but all in all, a good crop.”  He says, “Getting plenty […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-crops-get-timely-rain-as-corn-nears-harvest/ Missouri crops get timely rain as corn nears harvest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948526/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-crops-get-timely-rain-as-corn-nears-harvest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948526/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-crops-get-timely-rain-as-corn-nears-harvest/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:19:44 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315472 A farmer from Audrain County, Missouri says a state fair rain that happened over the weekend is welcome news. Beth Schnitker tells Brownfield “We’ve been out scouting and we’re seeing plants with a lot of pods. We’re hopeful all of those pods fill with some soybeans.” Schnitker says the corn is maturing. “It’s starting to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967948526/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-crops-get-timely-rain-as-corn-nears-harvest/feed/ 0A farmer from Audrain County, Missouri says a state fair rain that happened over the weekend is welcome news. Beth Schnitker tells Brownfield “We’ve been out scouting and we’re seeing plants with a lot of pods. We’re hopeful all of those pods fill with some soybeans.” Schnitker says the corn is maturing. “It’s starting to […]

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]]> 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. VanderWal says he was feeling bad about the corn and soybeans on his farm […]

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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. VanderWal says he was feeling bad about the corn and soybeans on his farm […]

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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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