Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:49:18 +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/soybeans-mostly-higher-but-finish-well-off-the-days-highs/ Soybeans mostly higher, but finish well off the day’s highs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967989041/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-mostly-higher-but-finish-well-off-the-days-highs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967989041/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-mostly-higher-but-finish-well-off-the-days-highs/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:49:10 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315572 Soybeans finished the day mostly higher, as the market held on late in the day.  The trade continues to monitor crop development weather as 85 percent of the crop is in the pod setting stage. The USDA reported a sale of 136,000 tons of soybeans to China.  Other global soybean news has been relatively quiet.  […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967989041/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-mostly-higher-but-finish-well-off-the-days-highs/feed/ 0Soybeans finished the day mostly higher, as the market held on late in the day.  The trade continues to monitor crop development weather as 85 percent of the crop is in the pod setting stage. The USDA reported a sale of 136,000 tons of soybeans to China.  Other global soybean news has been relatively quiet.  […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farm-bureau-calls-for-lower-regulatory-costs-reforms-to-strengthen-produce-sector/ Farm Bureau calls for lower regulatory costs, reforms to strengthen produce sector https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967989032/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Bureau-calls-for-lower-regulatory-costs-reforms-to-strengthen-produce-sector/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967989032/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Bureau-calls-for-lower-regulatory-costs-reforms-to-strengthen-produce-sector/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:47:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315573 The American Farm Bureau says the 70 percent increase in fresh fruit and vegetable imports since 2010 is a direct reflection of challenges across the specialty crop sector. Danny Munch tells Brownfield, “There’s sort of a regulatory-imposed cost differential that makes growing in one part of the world much harder than other parts of the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967989032/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Bureau-calls-for-lower-regulatory-costs-reforms-to-strengthen-produce-sector/feed/ 0The American Farm Bureau says the 70 percent increase in fresh fruit and vegetable imports since 2010 is a direct reflection of challenges across the specialty crop sector. Danny Munch tells Brownfield, “There’s sort of a regulatory-imposed cost differential that makes growing in one part of the world much harder than other parts of the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/growing-fuel-expenses-could-impact-cattle-prices-and-beef-demand/ Growing fuel expenses could impact cattle prices and beef demand https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967988633/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Growing-fuel-expenses-could-impact-cattle-prices-and-beef-demand/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967988633/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Growing-fuel-expenses-could-impact-cattle-prices-and-beef-demand/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:42:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315574 Higher fuel prices continue to add pressure to the cattle business.   Ag economist Charley Martinez, director of the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management, says rising diesel costs are increasing expenses throughout the supply chain.  “We’re in an environment where a loaded truck mile is so expensive right now,” he says.  “And I think we’re starting to see […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967988633/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Growing-fuel-expenses-could-impact-cattle-prices-and-beef-demand/feed/ 0Higher fuel prices continue to add pressure to the cattle business.   Ag economist Charley Martinez, director of the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management, says rising diesel costs are increasing expenses throughout the supply chain.  “We’re in an environment where a loaded truck mile is so expensive right now,” he says.  “And I think we’re starting to see […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-higher-supported-by-sharply-higher-beef-values/ Cattle futures higher, supported by sharply higher beef values https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967987472/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-supported-by-sharply-higher-beef-values/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967987472/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-supported-by-sharply-higher-beef-values/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:30:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315571 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher ahead of widespread direct business.  Boxed beef was also sharply higher during the session.  October live cattle closed $.15 higher at $218.92 and December live cattle closed $.80 higher at $219.20.  September feeder cattle closed $.40 higher at $333.35 and October feeder cattle closed […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967987472/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-supported-by-sharply-higher-beef-values/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher ahead of widespread direct business.  Boxed beef was also sharply higher during the session.  October live cattle closed $.15 higher at $218.92 and December live cattle closed $.80 higher at $219.20.  September feeder cattle closed $.40 higher at $333.35 and October feeder cattle closed […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/high-rates-volatile-prices-create-uncertainty-for-farmers/ High rates, volatile prices create uncertainty for farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967987394/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-rates-volatile-prices-create-uncertainty-for-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967987394/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-rates-volatile-prices-create-uncertainty-for-farmers/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:24:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315569 The president of a crop insurance company is concerned as farmers face mounting uncertainty. Dalynn Hoch with RCIS says interest rates highlight the risk of farming. “Most of us get our paycheck, we pay our expenses and we continue through life. As a farmer, we have to pay for all of our expenses upfront, before […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967987394/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-rates-volatile-prices-create-uncertainty-for-farmers/feed/ 0The president of a crop insurance company is concerned as farmers face mounting uncertainty. Dalynn Hoch with RCIS says interest rates highlight the risk of farming. “Most of us get our paycheck, we pay our expenses and we continue through life. As a farmer, we have to pay for all of our expenses upfront, before […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/red-crown-rot-expanding-footprint/ Red Crown Rot expanding footprint https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967987181/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Red-Crown-Rot-expanding-footprint/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967987181/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Red-Crown-Rot-expanding-footprint/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:16:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315567 The agronomy education lead with Beck’s Hybrids says more soybean fields across the Midwest are being impacted by red crown rot. Matt Montgomery tells Brownfield some infections were discovered three weeks earlier this year than in the past. It’s now in southeast Minnesota, out into Ohio, more counties in Missouri that are showing up with […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967987181/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Red-Crown-Rot-expanding-footprint/feed/ 0The agronomy education lead with Beck’s Hybrids says more soybean fields across the Midwest are being impacted by red crown rot. Matt Montgomery tells Brownfield some infections were discovered three weeks earlier this year than in the past. It’s now in southeast Minnesota, out into Ohio, more counties in Missouri that are showing up with […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-august-18-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 18, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967987166/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967987166/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:15:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315566 Sep. corn $4.63 and 1/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans $12.00 and 3/4, down 1/4 centSep. soybean meal $313.00, up 90 centsSep. soybean oil 69.69, down 175 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.64 and 1/2, down 10 and 1/4 centsOct. live cattle $218.92, up 15 centsSep. feeder cattle $333.35, up 40 centsOct. lean hogs $80.72, down […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967987166/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/feed/ 0Sep. corn $4.63 and 1/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans $12.00 and 3/4, down 1/4 centSep. soybean meal $313.00, up 90 centsSep. soybean oil 69.69, down 175 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.64 and 1/2, down 10 and 1/4 centsOct. live cattle $218.92, up 15 centsSep. feeder cattle $333.35, up 40 centsOct. lean hogs $80.72, down […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/east-central-wisconsin-land-values-surge-25-as-demand-outpaces-supply/ East-central Wisconsin land values surge 25% as demand outpaces supply https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967986506/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Eastcentral-Wisconsin-land-values-surge-as-demand-outpaces-supply/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967986506/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Eastcentral-Wisconsin-land-values-surge-as-demand-outpaces-supply/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:46:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315565 An ag real estate specialist says farmland values are exploding in east-central Wisconsin. Compeer Financial certified appraiser Jeff Jens tells Brownfield he tracks a benchmark property in Calumet County. “My year-end benchmark showed a year over year increase of about 25 percent in cropland values, and if I go year-over-year in that timeframe we’re probably […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967986506/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Eastcentral-Wisconsin-land-values-surge-as-demand-outpaces-supply/feed/ 0An ag real estate specialist says farmland values are exploding in east-central Wisconsin. Compeer Financial certified appraiser Jeff Jens tells Brownfield he tracks a benchmark property in Calumet County. “My year-end benchmark showed a year over year increase of about 25 percent in cropland values, and if I go year-over-year in that timeframe we’re probably […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/indycar-and-indiana-dairy-team-up-to-reach-thousands-of-state-fair-visitors/ IndyCar and Indiana Dairy team up to reach thousands of state fair visitors https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967986173/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~IndyCar-and-Indiana-Dairy-team-up-to-reach-thousands-of-state-fair-visitors/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967986173/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~IndyCar-and-Indiana-Dairy-team-up-to-reach-thousands-of-state-fair-visitors/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:33:54 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315559 One of the Indiana State Fair’s most popular food stands is helping highlight the state’s dairy industry. Brooke Williams with the American Dairy Association Indiana says the organization’s partnership with IndyCar is helping introduce thousands of fairgoers to dairy.  “With the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, people know about the drink of milk,” she says. “To come […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967986173/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~IndyCar-and-Indiana-Dairy-team-up-to-reach-thousands-of-state-fair-visitors/feed/ 0One of the Indiana State Fair’s most popular food stands is helping highlight the state’s dairy industry. Brooke Williams with the American Dairy Association Indiana says the organization’s partnership with IndyCar is helping introduce thousands of fairgoers to dairy.  “With the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, people know about the drink of milk,” she says. “To come […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/optimistic-outlook-for-soybean-sustainability/ Optimistic outlook for soybean sustainability https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967986176/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Optimistic-outlook-for-soybean-sustainability/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967986176/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Optimistic-outlook-for-soybean-sustainability/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:33:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315562 The chairman of the Illinois Soybean Association says he’s excited about several new demand opportunities for soybeans. Bryan Severs, who farms in Vermilion County, says soy crush facilities across the country are increasing production to meet higher biodiesel requirements in the updated Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs). “With all of their new expansions that they had, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967986176/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Optimistic-outlook-for-soybean-sustainability/feed/ 0The chairman of the Illinois Soybean Association says he’s excited about several new demand opportunities for soybeans. Bryan Severs, who farms in Vermilion County, says soy crush facilities across the country are increasing production to meet higher biodiesel requirements in the updated Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs). “With all of their new expansions that they had, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/mixed-day-for-dairy-prices-tuesday/ Mixed day for dairy prices Tuesday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967986158/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Mixed-day-for-dairy-prices-Tuesday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967986158/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Mixed-day-for-dairy-prices-Tuesday/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:30:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315563 Cash dairy prices settled mixed at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Tuesday Dry whey closed steady at $0.6950.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.02 at $1.5775. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5650. Butter finished $0.0125 lower at $1.46. Nonfat dry milk settled $0.0275 higher at $1.78.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967986158/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Mixed-day-for-dairy-prices-Tuesday/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices settled mixed at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Tuesday Dry whey closed steady at $0.6950.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.02 at $1.5775. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5650. Butter finished $0.0125 lower at $1.46. Nonfat dry milk settled $0.0275 higher at $1.78.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cover-crops-could-help-manage-pests-in-corn-and-soybeans/ Cover crops could help manage pests in corn and soybeans https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967985972/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cover-crops-could-help-manage-pests-in-corn-and-soybeans/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967985972/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cover-crops-could-help-manage-pests-in-corn-and-soybeans/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:19:40 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315558 Researchers at the University of Minnesota are studying how certain cover crops could play a role in pest management. Extension entomologist Bob Koch says cover crop adoption has been largely attributed to reducing erosion, minimizing leaching, and helping pollinators. “But what we’re trying to do is to see if incorporating these cover crops into our […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967985972/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cover-crops-could-help-manage-pests-in-corn-and-soybeans/feed/ 0Researchers at the University of Minnesota are studying how certain cover crops could play a role in pest management. Extension entomologist Bob Koch says cover crop adoption has been largely attributed to reducing erosion, minimizing leaching, and helping pollinators. “But what we’re trying to do is to see if incorporating these cover crops into our […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/indiana-conservation-leaders-recognized-for-protecting-soil-and-water-resources-at-this-years-state-fair/ Indiana conservation leaders recognized for protecting soil and water resources at this year’s state fair https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967985804/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-conservation-leaders-recognized-for-protecting-soil-and-water-resources-at-this-years-state-fair/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967985804/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-conservation-leaders-recognized-for-protecting-soil-and-water-resources-at-this-years-state-fair/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:09:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315554 Thirty-nine farmers were recognized for their contributions to conservation during the 2026 Indiana State Fair. Spencer County farmer Larry Groves is one of this year’s River Friendly Farmer Award winners.  “I was away living in the big city retired and decided to come back to the farm and discovered that the soil just needed to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967985804/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-conservation-leaders-recognized-for-protecting-soil-and-water-resources-at-this-years-state-fair/feed/ 0Thirty-nine farmers were recognized for their contributions to conservation during the 2026 Indiana State Fair. Spencer County farmer Larry Groves is one of this year’s River Friendly Farmer Award winners.  “I was away living in the big city retired and decided to come back to the farm and discovered that the soil just needed to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-staffing-concerns-emerge-ahead-of-missouri-state-fair-listening-session/ USDA staffing concerns emerge ahead of Missouri State Fair listening session https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967984862/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-staffing-concerns-emerge-ahead-of-Missouri-State-Fair-listening-session/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967984862/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-staffing-concerns-emerge-ahead-of-Missouri-State-Fair-listening-session/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315545 Missouri farm groups are expected to raise concerns about USDA staffing during a listening session Thursday at the Missouri State Fair. Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins says there have been some Farm Service Agency offices in Missouri that are going to be operating with reduced staff and hours. “I’ve heard from several of our […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967984862/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-staffing-concerns-emerge-ahead-of-Missouri-State-Fair-listening-session/feed/ 0Missouri farm groups are expected to raise concerns about USDA staffing during a listening session Thursday at the Missouri State Fair. Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins says there have been some Farm Service Agency offices in Missouri that are going to be operating with reduced staff and hours. “I’ve heard from several of our […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/family-values-drive-michigan-ag-exporter-of-the-year-freeland-bean-and-grain/ Family values drive Michigan Ag Exporter of the Year Freeland Bean and Grain https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967984604/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Family-values-drive-Michigan-Ag-Exporter-of-the-Year-Freeland-Bean-and-Grain/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967984604/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Family-values-drive-Michigan-Ag-Exporter-of-the-Year-Freeland-Bean-and-Grain/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:27:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315551 This year’s Michigan Ag Exporter of the Year has been shipping black beans internationally for more than 20 years. Freeland Bean and Grain marketing manager Roger Hupfer tells Brownfield the company transitioned exclusively to black beans in 2005 as demand preferences were shifting away from navy beans. “We went to strictly black beans, and our […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967984604/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Family-values-drive-Michigan-Ag-Exporter-of-the-Year-Freeland-Bean-and-Grain/feed/ 0This year’s Michigan Ag Exporter of the Year has been shipping black beans internationally for more than 20 years. Freeland Bean and Grain marketing manager Roger Hupfer tells Brownfield the company transitioned exclusively to black beans in 2005 as demand preferences were shifting away from navy beans. “We went to strictly black beans, and our […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2837/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967981622/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967981622/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:06:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315538 Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet. Bids and asking prices have yet to surface this week.  Showlists 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, especially with Friday’s Cattle on Feed report. Boxed beef was sharply […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967981622/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet. Bids and asking prices have yet to surface this week.  Showlists 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, especially with Friday’s Cattle on Feed report. Boxed beef was sharply […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/drive-to-feed-kids-to-pack-250000-meals-at-missouri-state-fair/ Drive to Feed Kids sets out to pack 250,000 meals at Missouri State Fair https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967982807/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drive-to-Feed-Kids-sets-out-to-pack-meals-at-Missouri-State-Fair/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967982807/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drive-to-Feed-Kids-sets-out-to-pack-meals-at-Missouri-State-Fair/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:05:16 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315539 It’s the tenth year for Missouri Farmers Care’s Drive to Feed Kids, and this year, FFA members and ag organizations from across the state are packing 250,000 meals in honor of America’s 250th Birthday. Ashley McCarty is with Missouri Farmers Care. “We kicked it off on Monday and packed 67,000 meals with 300 FFA students,” […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967982807/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drive-to-Feed-Kids-sets-out-to-pack-meals-at-Missouri-State-Fair/feed/ 0It’s the tenth year for Missouri Farmers Care’s Drive to Feed Kids, and this year, FFA members and ag organizations from across the state are packing 250,000 meals in honor of America’s 250th Birthday. Ashley McCarty is with Missouri Farmers Care. “We kicked it off on Monday and packed 67,000 meals with 300 FFA students,” […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-cattlemen-focused-on-building-next-generation-of-beef-industry-leaders/ Iowa Cattlemen focused on building next generation of beef industry leaders https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967980653/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-Cattlemen-focused-on-building-next-generation-of-beef-industry-leaders/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967980653/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-Cattlemen-focused-on-building-next-generation-of-beef-industry-leaders/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:33:11 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315536 The CEO of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association says the Iowa State Fair provides a valuable opportunity to connect with the next generation of cattle producers. Bryan Whaley says launching a cattle operation can be difficult. “If you want to go out and try to buy bred heifers or bred cows, the cost of those to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967980653/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-Cattlemen-focused-on-building-next-generation-of-beef-industry-leaders/feed/ 0The CEO of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association says the Iowa State Fair provides a valuable opportunity to connect with the next generation of cattle producers. Bryan Whaley says launching a cattle operation can be difficult. “If you want to go out and try to buy bred heifers or bred cows, the cost of those to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/nebraska-specialist-urges-careful-consideration-of-insecticide-costs/ Nebraska specialist urges careful consideration of insecticide costs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967979624/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nebraska-specialist-urges-careful-consideration-of-insecticide-costs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967979624/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nebraska-specialist-urges-careful-consideration-of-insecticide-costs/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:04:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315535 A cropping systems specialist says farmers should weigh the cost of pest control versus the return on investment. Justin McMechan with the University of Nebraska says confirmations of soybean tentiform leafminer are on the rise. The bug feeds on leaves and creates pale, blotchy or tent-link areas. “We’re talking about it because growers are going […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967979624/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nebraska-specialist-urges-careful-consideration-of-insecticide-costs/feed/ 0A cropping systems specialist says farmers should weigh the cost of pest control versus the return on investment. Justin McMechan with the University of Nebraska says confirmations of soybean tentiform leafminer are on the rise. The bug feeds on leaves and creates pale, blotchy or tent-link areas. “We’re talking about it because growers are going […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/naig-iowa-expanding-cattle-and-conservation-working-lands-program/ Naig: Iowa expanding Cattle and Conservation Working Lands program https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967977857/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Naig-Iowa-expanding-Cattle-and-Conservation-Working-Lands-program/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967977857/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Naig-Iowa-expanding-Cattle-and-Conservation-Working-Lands-program/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:18:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315530 More Iowa cattle producers will soon be eligible for a cost-share program designed to improve water quality. Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says the Cattle and Conservation Working Lands Program is expanding into 22 counties within the Greater Des Moines watershed. “The highest and best use of an acre of farm ground in the state […]

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