Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:26:50 +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-farm-fatalities-report-highlights-need-for-suicide-prevention-aging-farmer-resources/ Wisconsin farm fatalities report highlights need for suicide prevention, aging farmer resources https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968035427/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-farm-fatalities-report-highlights-need-for-suicide-prevention-aging-farmer-resources/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968035427/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-farm-fatalities-report-highlights-need-for-suicide-prevention-aging-farmer-resources/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:42:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315651 New analysis finds farmers 65 and older account for the majority of farm fatalities in Wisconsin. Roger Aby with the National Farm Medicine Center tells Brownfield, “We notice aging farmers are at significant risk, and we see a lot of roadway collisions involving slow-moving farm equipment.” Since 2017, about half of fatalities have involved farmers […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968035427/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wisconsin-farm-fatalities-report-highlights-need-for-suicide-prevention-aging-farmer-resources/feed/ 0New analysis finds farmers 65 and older account for the majority of farm fatalities in Wisconsin. Roger Aby with the National Farm Medicine Center tells Brownfield, “We notice aging farmers are at significant risk, and we see a lot of roadway collisions involving slow-moving farm equipment.” Since 2017, about half of fatalities have involved farmers […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-lower-at-midweek-9/ Cattle futures lower at midweek https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968034407/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-at-midweek/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968034407/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-at-midweek/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:34:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315662 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower waiting for direct business to develop.  Feeders led the way down on the higher move in corn. October live cattle closed $1.70 lower at $217.22 and December live cattle closed $2.05 lower at $217.15.  September feeder cattle closed $4.22 lower at $329.12 and October […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968034407/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-at-midweek/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower waiting for direct business to develop.  Feeders led the way down on the higher move in corn. October live cattle closed $1.70 lower at $217.22 and December live cattle closed $2.05 lower at $217.15.  September feeder cattle closed $4.22 lower at $329.12 and October […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-corn-up-watching-crop-tour-numbers/ Soybeans, corn up, watching crop tour numbers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968034410/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-up-watching-crop-tour-numbers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968034410/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-up-watching-crop-tour-numbers/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:33:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315583 Soybeans were sharply higher on fund and technical buying. Traders are watching a major private crop tour, with results generally below a year ago. Still, near-term development weather does look favorable and there’s a long way to go until harvest gets underway on a widespread basis. Demand is solid, with improved export business and strong […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968034410/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-up-watching-crop-tour-numbers/feed/ 0Soybeans were sharply higher on fund and technical buying. Traders are watching a major private crop tour, with results generally below a year ago. Still, near-term development weather does look favorable and there’s a long way to go until harvest gets underway on a widespread basis. Demand is solid, with improved export business and strong […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/taste-from-indiana-farms-draws-crowds-during-2026-state-fair/ Taste From Indiana Farms draws crowds during 2026 state fair https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968034056/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Taste-From-Indiana-Farms-draws-crowds-during-state-fair/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968034056/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Taste-From-Indiana-Farms-draws-crowds-during-state-fair/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:15:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315659 Indiana Farm Bureau’s Taste From Indiana Farms is an opportunity to connect fairgoers to the state’s agricultural industry. Mindy Orschell with the Women’s Leadership Committee says the annual exhibit allows consumers to sample products that local farmers produce.  “We love educating fairgoers about where their food comes from,” she says. “It’s so interesting to see […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968034056/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Taste-From-Indiana-Farms-draws-crowds-during-state-fair/feed/ 0Indiana Farm Bureau’s Taste From Indiana Farms is an opportunity to connect fairgoers to the state’s agricultural industry. Mindy Orschell with the Women’s Leadership Committee says the annual exhibit allows consumers to sample products that local farmers produce.  “We love educating fairgoers about where their food comes from,” she says. “It’s so interesting to see […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/china-appetite-for-u-s-soybeans-returns-but-minnesota-grower-remains-concerned/ China appetite for U.S. soybeans returns, but Minnesota grower remains concerned https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968034059/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-appetite-for-US-soybeans-returns-but-Minnesota-grower-remains-concerned/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968034059/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-appetite-for-US-soybeans-returns-but-Minnesota-grower-remains-concerned/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:13:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315658 The president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association is cautiously optimistic China will continue buying U.S. soybeans. Ryan Mackenthun farms near Brownton and says China has been an active buyer despite ongoing trade disruptions. “With the Section 301 tariffs, I just heard they bought (more) cargo loads. So they’re still buying so that makes me […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968034059/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-appetite-for-US-soybeans-returns-but-Minnesota-grower-remains-concerned/feed/ 0The president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association is cautiously optimistic China will continue buying U.S. soybeans. Ryan Mackenthun farms near Brownton and says China has been an active buyer despite ongoing trade disruptions. “With the Section 301 tariffs, I just heard they bought (more) cargo loads. So they’re still buying so that makes me […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-august-19-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 19, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968033963/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968033963/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:10:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315582 Sep. corn $4.73, up 9 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans $12.22 and 1/4, up 21 and 1/2 centsSep. soybean meal $318.90, up $5.90Sep. soybean oil 69.86, up 17 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.80 and 1/4, up 15 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle $217.22, down $1.70Sep. feeder cattle $329.12, down $4.22Oct. lean hogs $81.50, up 77 centsSep. Class […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968033963/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/feed/ 0Sep. corn $4.73, up 9 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans $12.22 and 1/4, up 21 and 1/2 centsSep. soybean meal $318.90, up $5.90Sep. soybean oil 69.86, up 17 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.80 and 1/4, up 15 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle $217.22, down $1.70Sep. feeder cattle $329.12, down $4.22Oct. lean hogs $81.50, up 77 centsSep. Class […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/u-s-broiler-sets-placements-stay-ahead-of-last-year/ U.S. broiler sets, placements stay ahead of last year https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968033654/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-broiler-sets-placements-stay-ahead-of-last-year/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968033654/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-broiler-sets-placements-stay-ahead-of-last-year/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:51:43 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315584 Broiler hatchery numbers continued their faster than a year ago pace as the industry continues to try to meet demand. The USDA says 250.381 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, down 591,000 on the week with laying at least somewhat impacted by high temperatures, but up slightly on the year. 196.571 million broiler-type chicks […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968033654/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-broiler-sets-placements-stay-ahead-of-last-year/feed/ 0Broiler hatchery numbers continued their faster than a year ago pace as the industry continues to try to meet demand. The USDA says 250.381 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, down 591,000 on the week with laying at least somewhat impacted by high temperatures, but up slightly on the year. 196.571 million broiler-type chicks […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farmer-looks-to-trim-fertilizer-costs-without-sacrificing-yield/ Farmer looks to trim fertilizer costs without sacrificing yield https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968033561/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmer-looks-to-trim-fertilizer-costs-without-sacrificing-yield/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968033561/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmer-looks-to-trim-fertilizer-costs-without-sacrificing-yield/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:49:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315657 A southeast Nebraska farmer says he’s considering changes to his crop management plan because of tight margins in 2027.    Jay Hansen says he usually locks in prices in the fall, but, “We’re going to watch things. It looks like now is the time to be looking at nitrogen. For phosphate, we’re going to hold […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968033561/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmer-looks-to-trim-fertilizer-costs-without-sacrificing-yield/feed/ 0A southeast Nebraska farmer says he’s considering changes to his crop management plan because of tight margins in 2027.    Jay Hansen says he usually locks in prices in the fall, but, “We’re going to watch things. It looks like now is the time to be looking at nitrogen. For phosphate, we’re going to hold […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/proactive-management-helping-farmers-weather-financial-storm/ Proactive management helping farmers weather financial storm https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968032445/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Proactive-management-helping-farmers-weather-financial-storm/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968032445/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Proactive-management-helping-farmers-weather-financial-storm/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:47:49 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315652 The chief credit officer with Farm Credit Illinois says producers that are proactively managing their bottom line seem to be weathering the current financial storm better than their counterparts. Mike Gunderson tells Brownfield, “Producers that made good decisions in ‘25 came out of that season in a really good position for ‘26. I think if […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968032445/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Proactive-management-helping-farmers-weather-financial-storm/feed/ 0The chief credit officer with Farm Credit Illinois says producers that are proactively managing their bottom line seem to be weathering the current financial storm better than their counterparts. Mike Gunderson tells Brownfield, “Producers that made good decisions in ‘25 came out of that season in a really good position for ‘26. I think if […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/timely-weather-supports-yield-potential-across-iowa/ Timely weather supports yield potential across Iowa https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968032325/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Timely-weather-supports-yield-potential-across-Iowa/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968032325/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Timely-weather-supports-yield-potential-across-Iowa/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:45:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315653 A north-central Iowa farmer says his crops are in excellent condition as the growing season enters its final stages. Stu Swanson tells Brownfield, “We finally have turned the corner. It’s been either too dry or too wet the last few years. It’s nice to see a good crop growing out there.” He says conditions across […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968032325/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Timely-weather-supports-yield-potential-across-Iowa/feed/ 0A north-central Iowa farmer says his crops are in excellent condition as the growing season enters its final stages. Stu Swanson tells Brownfield, “We finally have turned the corner. It’s been either too dry or too wet the last few years. It’s nice to see a good crop growing out there.” He says conditions across […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/central-missouri-farmer-prepares-for-early-corn-harvest/ Central Missouri farmer prepares for early corn harvest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031824/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Central-Missouri-farmer-prepares-for-early-corn-harvest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031824/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Central-Missouri-farmer-prepares-for-early-corn-harvest/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:21:36 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315648 A farmer in central Missouri says corn harvest is expected to begin soon. Andy Clay from Moniteau County tells Brownfield… “We’re gonna try to get the combine and the grain dryer rolling. But then, you know, we were still planting beans in July, too, a little replanting, because all the June rain. But you know, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031824/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Central-Missouri-farmer-prepares-for-early-corn-harvest/feed/ 0A farmer in central Missouri says corn harvest is expected to begin soon. Andy Clay from Moniteau County tells Brownfield… “We’re gonna try to get the combine and the grain dryer rolling. But then, you know, we were still planting beans in July, too, a little replanting, because all the June rain. But you know, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/south-dakota-lawmakers-weigh-difficult-path-to-passing-farm-bill-in-2026/ South Dakota lawmakers weigh difficult path to passing farm bill in 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031491/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-lawmakers-weigh-difficult-path-to-passing-farm-bill-in/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031491/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-lawmakers-weigh-difficult-path-to-passing-farm-bill-in/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:58:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315642 The South Dakota Congressional delegation says a farm bill will need bipartisan support if it’s going to cross the finish line by the end of the year. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a member of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee, says lawmakers are still trying to find a path forward on a farm bill. “We’re […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031491/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-lawmakers-weigh-difficult-path-to-passing-farm-bill-in/feed/ 0The South Dakota Congressional delegation says a farm bill will need bipartisan support if it’s going to cross the finish line by the end of the year. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a member of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee, says lawmakers are still trying to find a path forward on a farm bill. “We’re […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/northwest-missouri-youth-exhibit-champion-steers-at-missouri-state-fair/ Northwest Missouri youth exhibit champion steers at Missouri State Fair https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031365/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Northwest-Missouri-youth-exhibit-champion-steers-at-Missouri-State-Fair/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031365/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Northwest-Missouri-youth-exhibit-champion-steers-at-Missouri-State-Fair/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:50:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315633 Two northwest Missouri youth exhibitors have the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Steers at the Missouri State Fair. “It’s really a dream come true,” says Reagan Rodgers, a member of the Savannah FFA Chapter. Rodger’s steer was Grand Champion and will be in the Sale of Champions on Saturday. She says it’s not her […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031365/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Northwest-Missouri-youth-exhibit-champion-steers-at-Missouri-State-Fair/feed/ 0Two northwest Missouri youth exhibitors have the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Steers at the Missouri State Fair. “It’s really a dream come true,” says Reagan Rodgers, a member of the Savannah FFA Chapter. Rodger’s steer was Grand Champion and will be in the Sale of Champions on Saturday. She says it’s not her […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/nonfat-dry-milk-jumps-higher-while-butter-slides-in-wednesday-cme-dairy-trade/ Nonfat dry milk jumps higher while butter slides in Wednesday CME dairy trade https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031044/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nonfat-dry-milk-jumps-higher-while-butter-slides-in-Wednesday-CME-dairy-trade/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031044/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nonfat-dry-milk-jumps-higher-while-butter-slides-in-Wednesday-CME-dairy-trade/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:37:36 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315638 Cash dairy prices were mostly down Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was down $0.0025 to $0.6925. One sale was reported at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0025 to $1.5750. Two sales were reported at $1.58 and $1.5825.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5650. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.03 to $1.43. Six sales were reported ranging […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031044/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nonfat-dry-milk-jumps-higher-while-butter-slides-in-Wednesday-CME-dairy-trade/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mostly down Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was down $0.0025 to $0.6925. One sale was reported at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0025 to $1.5750. Two sales were reported at $1.58 and $1.5825.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5650. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.03 to $1.43. Six sales were reported ranging […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/high-heat-restricts-ethanol-production-margins-solid/ High heat restricts ethanol production, margins solid https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031008/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-heat-restricts-ethanol-production-margins-solid/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031008/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-heat-restricts-ethanol-production-margins-solid/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:34:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315635 U.S. ethanol production declined over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol production averaged 1.089 million barrels per day, down 28,000 on the week as high temperatures in parts of the region reduced plant efficiency, but up 17,000 on the year as producers respond to demand expectations and margins. The Iowa State […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031008/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~High-heat-restricts-ethanol-production-margins-solid/feed/ 0U.S. ethanol production declined over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol production averaged 1.089 million barrels per day, down 28,000 on the week as high temperatures in parts of the region reduced plant efficiency, but up 17,000 on the year as producers respond to demand expectations and margins. The Iowa State […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cropvoice-whole-farm-helping-corn-and-soybean-farmers-with-earlier-disease-detection/ CropVoice Whole Farm helping corn and soybean farmers with earlier disease detection https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031011/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CropVoice-Whole-Farm-helping-corn-and-soybean-farmers-with-earlier-disease-detection/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031011/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CropVoice-Whole-Farm-helping-corn-and-soybean-farmers-with-earlier-disease-detection/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:32:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315634 A new digital platform could help farmers make more informed management decisions in corn and soybeans.  Gary Schaefer, chief commercial officer with InterPlant, says CropVoice Whole Farm is another tool to help farmers evaluate fungicide timing. “With InnerSoy and InnerCorn, they actually confirm to us, in real-time, when an infection happens,” he says. “This allows […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968031011/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CropVoice-Whole-Farm-helping-corn-and-soybean-farmers-with-earlier-disease-detection/feed/ 0A new digital platform could help farmers make more informed management decisions in corn and soybeans.  Gary Schaefer, chief commercial officer with InterPlant, says CropVoice Whole Farm is another tool to help farmers evaluate fungicide timing. “With InnerSoy and InnerCorn, they actually confirm to us, in real-time, when an infection happens,” he says. “This allows […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2838/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968030270/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968030270/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:05:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315631 Direct cash cattle trade activity is still relatively quiet.  Bids are being offered in the North at $225 live and $355 dressed, and in Texas at $225 live.  Asking prices have been noted in Texas at $230, but it has been quiet in other parts of cattle country. Look for more business to develop over […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968030270/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity is still relatively quiet.  Bids are being offered in the North at $225 live and $355 dressed, and in Texas at $225 live.  Asking prices have been noted in Texas at $230, but it has been quiet in other parts of cattle country. Look for more business to develop over […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/prop-12-fix-vital-omission-from-senate-farm-bill/ Prop 12 fix vital omission from Senate farm bill https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968030150/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Prop-fix-vital-omission-from-Senate-farm-bill/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968030150/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Prop-fix-vital-omission-from-Senate-farm-bill/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:58:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315623 The president of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says the industry needs a new farm bill to include a legislative fix for California’s Prop 12. Katie Brown, a fifth-generation hog farmer in Christian County, says the House passed a bill addressing the animal confinement law, but it was not included in the stalled Senate version. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968030150/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Prop-fix-vital-omission-from-Senate-farm-bill/feed/ 0The president of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says the industry needs a new farm bill to include a legislative fix for California’s Prop 12. Katie Brown, a fifth-generation hog farmer in Christian County, says the House passed a bill addressing the animal confinement law, but it was not included in the stalled Senate version. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farm-bill-economic-aid-face-narrow-september-window-farm-bureau-economist-says/ Farm bill, economic aid face narrow September window, Farm Bureau economist says https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968029265/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-bill-economic-aid-face-narrow-September-window-Farm-Bureau-economist-says/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968029265/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-bill-economic-aid-face-narrow-September-window-Farm-Bureau-economist-says/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:27:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315614 An American Farm Bureau economist is eyeing a small window for Congress to provide certainty for agriculture. John Newton tells Brownfield the clock is ticking once the August Recess concludes. “And I think folks in farm country need to talk to their members of Congress while they’re back home this August. When they come back […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968029265/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-bill-economic-aid-face-narrow-September-window-Farm-Bureau-economist-says/feed/ 0An American Farm Bureau economist is eyeing a small window for Congress to provide certainty for agriculture. John Newton tells Brownfield the clock is ticking once the August Recess concludes. “And I think folks in farm country need to talk to their members of Congress while they’re back home this August. When they come back […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/skor-says-time-is-now-for-permanent-year-round-e15-fix/ Skor says time is now for permanent year-round E15 fix https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968029268/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Skor-says-time-is-now-for-permanent-yearround-E-fix/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968029268/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Skor-says-time-is-now-for-permanent-yearround-E-fix/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:26:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315615 The CEO of Growth Energy says year-round E15 legislation currently has the most momentum its ever had. Emily Skor says the issue has been debated for more than a decade. “We have incredibly strong bipartisan support in the House and Senate,” she said. “We had our E15 compromise bill pass the House in a very […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968029268/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Skor-says-time-is-now-for-permanent-yearround-E-fix/feed/ 0The CEO of Growth Energy says year-round E15 legislation currently has the most momentum its ever had. Emily Skor says the issue has been debated for more than a decade. “We have incredibly strong bipartisan support in the House and Senate,” she said. “We had our E15 compromise bill pass the House in a very […]

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