Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:49:54 +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/managing-for_profit/how-farmers-can-protect-profitability-heading-into-harvest/ How farmers can protect profitability heading into harvest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968087237/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~How-farmers-can-protect-profitability-heading-into-harvest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968087237/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~How-farmers-can-protect-profitability-heading-into-harvest/#respond Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:59:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=315726 Profit margins remain tight heading into harvest, but Ben Brown with University of Missouri Extension says there are still opportunities for farmers to make the 2026 crop profitable. With yields variable, he says producers should focus on marketing opportunities, managing fixed costs and finding efficiencies across the operation.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968087237/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~How-farmers-can-protect-profitability-heading-into-harvest/feed/ 0Profit margins remain tight heading into harvest, but Ben Brown with University of Missouri Extension says there are still opportunities for farmers to make the 2026 crop profitable. With yields variable, he says producers should focus on marketing opportunities, managing fixed costs and finding efficiencies across the operation.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-farmers-urge-usda-to-streamline-data-collection-rebuild-trust/ Missouri farmers urge USDA to streamline data collection, rebuild trust https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968072459/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-farmers-urge-USDA-to-streamline-data-collection-rebuild-trust/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968072459/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-farmers-urge-USDA-to-streamline-data-collection-rebuild-trust/#respond Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:41:21 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315722 USDA is taking feedback from Missouri farmers on how to improve and modernize data collection and rebuild farmer trust during the Missouri State Fair. One common theme from a roundtable on Thursday — stop asking farmers for the same information multiple times. “The numbers are there, they have our data,” says Cody Brock, president of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968072459/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Missouri-farmers-urge-USDA-to-streamline-data-collection-rebuild-trust/feed/ 0USDA is taking feedback from Missouri farmers on how to improve and modernize data collection and rebuild farmer trust during the Missouri State Fair. One common theme from a roundtable on Thursday — stop asking farmers for the same information multiple times. “The numbers are there, they have our data,” says Cody Brock, president of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/north-iowa-ethanol-plant-makes-preparations-for-above-average-corn-crop/ North Iowa ethanol plant makes preparations for above-average corn crop https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968066645/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~North-Iowa-ethanol-plant-makes-preparations-for-aboveaverage-corn-crop/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968066645/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~North-Iowa-ethanol-plant-makes-preparations-for-aboveaverage-corn-crop/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:32:47 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315724 An ethanol plant in north-central Iowa is gearing up for harvest. Dave Sovereign is chairman of the board at Golden Grain Energy in Mason City. “We’re getting things cleaned up and making room. Making sure the bins are cleaned out (and) aeration system is working, conveyor system is working.” Speaking to Brownfield at the American […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968066645/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~North-Iowa-ethanol-plant-makes-preparations-for-aboveaverage-corn-crop/feed/ 0An ethanol plant in north-central Iowa is gearing up for harvest. Dave Sovereign is chairman of the board at Golden Grain Energy in Mason City. “We’re getting things cleaned up and making room. Making sure the bins are cleaned out (and) aeration system is working, conveyor system is working.” Speaking to Brownfield at the American […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/corn-extends-gains-as-soybeans-wheat-finish-mixed/ Corn extends gains as soybeans, wheat finish mixed https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968066510/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-extends-gains-as-soybeans-wheat-finish-mixed/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968066510/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-extends-gains-as-soybeans-wheat-finish-mixed/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:28:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315665 Soybeans were mixed, mostly higher. Soybeans were watching a major private crop tour, which has reported lower than a year ago pod counts in some areas. That would impact supply, and demand is good, but contracts are overbought and traders consolidated. While near-term development weather is largely seen as favorable, there are chances for severe […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968066510/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-extends-gains-as-soybeans-wheat-finish-mixed/feed/ 0Soybeans were mixed, mostly higher. Soybeans were watching a major private crop tour, which has reported lower than a year ago pod counts in some areas. That would impact supply, and demand is good, but contracts are overbought and traders consolidated. While near-term development weather is largely seen as favorable, there are chances for severe […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ag-policy-and-tradition-come-together-at-missouri-governors-ham-breakfast/ Ag policy and tradition come together at Missouri Governor’s Ham Breakfast https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968066315/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-policy-and-tradition-come-together-at-Missouri-Governor%e2%80%99s-Ham-Breakfast/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968066315/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-policy-and-tradition-come-together-at-Missouri-Governor%e2%80%99s-Ham-Breakfast/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:16:39 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315717 From farm policy and industry concerns to a longstanding fair tradition, ag was front and center at the Governor’s Ham Breakfast at the Missouri State Fair. It was cool and wet for the event after 2.5 inches of rain fell in central Missouri this week, but Garrett Riekhof, a farmer from Lafayette County and board […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968066315/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-policy-and-tradition-come-together-at-Missouri-Governor%e2%80%99s-Ham-Breakfast/feed/ 0From farm policy and industry concerns to a longstanding fair tradition, ag was front and center at the Governor’s Ham Breakfast at the Missouri State Fair. It was cool and wet for the event after 2.5 inches of rain fell in central Missouri this week, but Garrett Riekhof, a farmer from Lafayette County and board […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-august-20-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 20, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968066213/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968066213/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:11:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315664 Sep. corn $4.78 and 3/4, up 5 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans $12.20 and 3/4, down 1 and 1/2 centsSep. soybean meal $315.70, down $2.40Sep. soybean oil 71.18, up 132 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.82 and 3/4, up 2 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle $218.00, up 77 centsSep. feeder cattle $328.92, down 20 centsOct. lean hogs $80.22, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968066213/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/feed/ 0Sep. corn $4.78 and 3/4, up 5 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans $12.20 and 3/4, down 1 and 1/2 centsSep. soybean meal $315.70, down $2.40Sep. soybean oil 71.18, up 132 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.82 and 3/4, up 2 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle $218.00, up 77 centsSep. feeder cattle $328.92, down 20 centsOct. lean hogs $80.22, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/thousands-of-cattle-impacted-by-tysons-illinois-closure/ Thousands of cattle impacted by Tyson’s Illinois closure https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968066177/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Thousands-of-cattle-impacted-by-Tyson%e2%80%99s-Illinois-closure/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968066177/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Thousands-of-cattle-impacted-by-Tyson%e2%80%99s-Illinois-closure/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:09:43 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315714 The executive vice president of the Illinois Beef Association says work continues to assist producers impacted by the abrupt closure of the Tyson beef processing facility in Joslin, Illinois. Josh St. Peters says thousands of head of cattle that were committed to the western Illinois plant have been left without a final destination. “We did […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968066177/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Thousands-of-cattle-impacted-by-Tyson%e2%80%99s-Illinois-closure/feed/ 0The executive vice president of the Illinois Beef Association says work continues to assist producers impacted by the abrupt closure of the Tyson beef processing facility in Joslin, Illinois. Josh St. Peters says thousands of head of cattle that were committed to the western Illinois plant have been left without a final destination. “We did […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/boxed-beef-declines-as-cattle-futures-gain-ground/ Boxed beef declines as cattle futures gain ground https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968066078/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Boxed-beef-declines-as-cattle-futures-gain-ground/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968066078/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Boxed-beef-declines-as-cattle-futures-gain-ground/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:05:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315718 Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were up and feeders were mostly higher, preparing for widespread direct business and Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed report. October live cattle was $.77 higher at $218.00 and December was up $1.12 at $218.27. September feeders were $.20 lower at $328.92 and October was $.65 higher at $322.70. Direct […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968066078/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Boxed-beef-declines-as-cattle-futures-gain-ground/feed/ 0Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were up and feeders were mostly higher, preparing for widespread direct business and Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed report. October live cattle was $.77 higher at $218.00 and December was up $1.12 at $218.27. September feeders were $.20 lower at $328.92 and October was $.65 higher at $322.70. Direct […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cme-cash-dairy-prices-mixed-61/ CME cash dairy prices mixed https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968065730/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-cash-dairy-prices-mixed/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968065730/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-cash-dairy-prices-mixed/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:45:24 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315715 Cash dairy prices were mixed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Thursday in light trade. Dry whey up $0.01 at $0.7025. One sale was made at that price. Blocks down $0.0425 at $1.5325. Eight sales were made from $1.5325 to $1.5525. Barrels unchanged at $1.5650. Butter unchanged at $1.43. Nonfat dry milk up $0.01 at […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968065730/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CME-cash-dairy-prices-mixed/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mixed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Thursday in light trade. Dry whey up $0.01 at $0.7025. One sale was made at that price. Blocks down $0.0425 at $1.5325. Eight sales were made from $1.5325 to $1.5525. Barrels unchanged at $1.5650. Butter unchanged at $1.43. Nonfat dry milk up $0.01 at […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/tight-cattle-numbers-pull-july-red-meat-production-lower/ Tight cattle numbers pull July red meat production lower https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968065403/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tight-cattle-numbers-pull-July-red-meat-production-lower/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968065403/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tight-cattle-numbers-pull-July-red-meat-production-lower/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:27:44 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315672 Commercial red meat production saw a year-over-year decline in July. The USDA says 4.287 billion pounds of red meat were produced last month, down 2% on the year, with a 5% decrease for beef against to 2.085 billion pounds against a 1% increase in pork to 2.191 billion pounds. Cattle slaughter fell 7% due to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968065403/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Tight-cattle-numbers-pull-July-red-meat-production-lower/feed/ 0Commercial red meat production saw a year-over-year decline in July. The USDA says 4.287 billion pounds of red meat were produced last month, down 2% on the year, with a 5% decrease for beef against to 2.085 billion pounds against a 1% increase in pork to 2.191 billion pounds. Cattle slaughter fell 7% due to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/economist-urges-farmers-to-focus-on-financial-strengths-amid-market-volatility/ Economist urges farmers to focus on financial strengths amid market volatility https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968065298/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-urges-farmers-to-focus-on-financial-strengths-amid-market-volatility/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968065298/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-urges-farmers-to-focus-on-financial-strengths-amid-market-volatility/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:25:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315706 An ag economist says managing risk starts with understanding farm financials. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says having a strong risk management plan can help producers navigate uncertainty. “I think we have to take the data that we see,” he says. “We need to look at November 27 prices, December 27 prices, and step […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968065298/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-urges-farmers-to-focus-on-financial-strengths-amid-market-volatility/feed/ 0An ag economist says managing risk starts with understanding farm financials. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says having a strong risk management plan can help producers navigate uncertainty. “I think we have to take the data that we see,” he says. “We need to look at November 27 prices, December 27 prices, and step […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/fiscbach-year-round-e15-would-give-corn-farmers-a-stronger-market-floor/ Fiscbach: year-round E15 would give corn farmers a stronger market floor https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968065301/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fiscbach-yearround-E-would-give-corn-farmers-a-stronger-market-floor/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968065301/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fiscbach-yearround-E-would-give-corn-farmers-a-stronger-market-floor/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:25:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315709 A U.S. Representative says farmers need stable policies and expanded domestic demand.  Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach says biofuels are critical to the success of agriculture. “It’s the strongest domestic demand driver our corn growers have, and when biofuels succeed growers have a stable floor under their prices. Rural processing plants thrive, and rural main streets […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968065301/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fiscbach-yearround-E-would-give-corn-farmers-a-stronger-market-floor/feed/ 0A U.S. Representative says farmers need stable policies and expanded domestic demand.  Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach says biofuels are critical to the success of agriculture. “It’s the strongest domestic demand driver our corn growers have, and when biofuels succeed growers have a stable floor under their prices. Rural processing plants thrive, and rural main streets […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/fertilizer-costs-will-stay-high-economist-says/ Fertilizer costs will stay high, economist says https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968065145/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fertilizer-costs-will-stay-high-economist-says/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968065145/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fertilizer-costs-will-stay-high-economist-says/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:14:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315707 An ag economist says farmers should be more proactive purchasing fertilizer for 2027. “Just from my pessimistic perspective, I really think this thing with the Strait (of Hormuz) and Iran is going to carry forward here,” Gregg Ibendahl said. Ibendahl tells Brownfield he doesn’t expect relief in prices anytime soon. “I don’t think I would […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968065145/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Fertilizer-costs-will-stay-high-economist-says/feed/ 0An ag economist says farmers should be more proactive purchasing fertilizer for 2027. “Just from my pessimistic perspective, I really think this thing with the Strait (of Hormuz) and Iran is going to carry forward here,” Gregg Ibendahl said. Ibendahl tells Brownfield he doesn’t expect relief in prices anytime soon. “I don’t think I would […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/low-ethanol-prices-fuel-strong-blending-demand-ace-ceo-says/ Low ethanol prices fuel strong blending demand, ACE CEO says https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968064266/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Low-ethanol-prices-fuel-strong-blending-demand-ACE-CEO-says/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968064266/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Low-ethanol-prices-fuel-strong-blending-demand-ACE-CEO-says/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:36:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315704 The CEO of the American Coalition for Ethanol says the biofuels industry is in a good place.  “Overall, the health of the industry I think is very strong right now.” Brian Jennings says that’s despite low ethanol prices. “It makes ethanol blending so attractive, ethanol is trading wholesale about $1 under gasoline.” Speaking to Brownfield […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968064266/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Low-ethanol-prices-fuel-strong-blending-demand-ACE-CEO-says/feed/ 0The CEO of the American Coalition for Ethanol says the biofuels industry is in a good place.  “Overall, the health of the industry I think is very strong right now.” Brian Jennings says that’s despite low ethanol prices. “It makes ethanol blending so attractive, ethanol is trading wholesale about $1 under gasoline.” Speaking to Brownfield […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farmers-feeling-impact-of-aca-changes/ Farmers feeling impact of ACA changes https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968062130/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-feeling-impact-of-ACA-changes/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968062130/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-feeling-impact-of-ACA-changes/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:48:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315689 The government relations director with the Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) says rising health insurance costs are adding to the financial squeeze on farmers. Michelle Ramirez-White says the subsidy changes within the Affordable Care Act (ACA) through last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill are being felt by producers. “We put out a survey as Wisconsin Farmers […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968062130/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-feeling-impact-of-ACA-changes/feed/ 0The government relations director with the Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) says rising health insurance costs are adding to the financial squeeze on farmers. Michelle Ramirez-White says the subsidy changes within the Affordable Care Act (ACA) through last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill are being felt by producers. “We put out a survey as Wisconsin Farmers […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2839/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968061437/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968061437/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:23:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=315688 Direct cash cattle trade activity has been slow on Thursday following some light trading that developed on Wednesday. Sources say some business was noted in parts of Nebraska and Iowa at mostly $355 to $356, but no other deals were reported. Packer interest should improve as the week progresses, especially in the South. Boxed beef […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968061437/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity has been slow on Thursday following some light trading that developed on Wednesday. Sources say some business was noted in parts of Nebraska and Iowa at mostly $355 to $356, but no other deals were reported. Packer interest should improve as the week progresses, especially in the South. Boxed beef […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farmers-should-consider-old-crop-sales-before-harvest/ Farmers should consider old-crop sales before harvest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968061281/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-should-consider-oldcrop-sales-before-harvest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968061281/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-should-consider-oldcrop-sales-before-harvest/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:15:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315592 The president of Heartland Farm Partners says there’s opportunities for farmers take advantage of the recent strength in commodity markets.   Jeff Peterson says producers should focus on marketing their old crop grain heading into harvest first, and then, “Secondly, maybe if you’re behind on forward selling, use a bounce in the market based on […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968061281/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-should-consider-oldcrop-sales-before-harvest/feed/ 0The president of Heartland Farm Partners says there’s opportunities for farmers take advantage of the recent strength in commodity markets.   Jeff Peterson says producers should focus on marketing their old crop grain heading into harvest first, and then, “Secondly, maybe if you’re behind on forward selling, use a bounce in the market based on […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/china-continues-to-drive-26-27-soybean-export-sales/ China continues to drive 26/27 soybean export sales https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968060195/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-continues-to-drive-soybean-export-sales/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968060195/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-continues-to-drive-soybean-export-sales/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:36:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315687 Global demand for new crop U.S. soybeans continues to be strong thanks largely to one key buyer. The USDA says new crop soybean sales during the week ending August 13th were nearly steady with the week before that and China purchased about two thirds of the total. Unknown destinations took the second spot and that […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968060195/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-continues-to-drive-soybean-export-sales/feed/ 0Global demand for new crop U.S. soybeans continues to be strong thanks largely to one key buyer. The USDA says new crop soybean sales during the week ending August 13th were nearly steady with the week before that and China purchased about two thirds of the total. Unknown destinations took the second spot and that […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/dairy-exports-expected-to-continue-at-record-pace/ Dairy exports expected to continue at record pace https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968059802/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Dairy-exports-expected-to-continue-at-record-pace/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968059802/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Dairy-exports-expected-to-continue-at-record-pace/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:19:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315684 Increasing global demand for U.S. dairy is a key topic at this week’s K-State Risk and Profit Conference in Manhattan. “Our cheese exports are extraordinary,” said Gregg Doud, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation. “Way beyond what we’ve seen or done before.” Doud says dairy is third in exports behind corn and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968059802/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Dairy-exports-expected-to-continue-at-record-pace/feed/ 0Increasing global demand for U.S. dairy is a key topic at this week’s K-State Risk and Profit Conference in Manhattan. “Our cheese exports are extraordinary,” said Gregg Doud, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation. “Way beyond what we’ve seen or done before.” Doud says dairy is third in exports behind corn and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/lindberg-awaits-decision-on-nomination-to-lead-un-world-food-program/ Lindberg awaits decision on nomination to lead UN World Food Program https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968059181/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lindberg-awaits-decision-on-nomination-to-lead-UN-World-Food-Program/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968059181/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lindberg-awaits-decision-on-nomination-to-lead-UN-World-Food-Program/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:56:24 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=315683 President Trump’s nominee to lead the United Nations World Food Program says he stands ready to serve if selected for the position. “The president actually called me on the phone to offer me the opportunity to be the US nominee, which was incredibly special for me.” Luke Lindberg, who’s currently the USDA’s Under Secretary for […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968059181/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Lindberg-awaits-decision-on-nomination-to-lead-UN-World-Food-Program/feed/ 0President Trump’s nominee to lead the United Nations World Food Program says he stands ready to serve if selected for the position. “The president actually called me on the phone to offer me the opportunity to be the US nominee, which was incredibly special for me.” Luke Lindberg, who’s currently the USDA’s Under Secretary for […]

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