Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:20:35 +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-futures-close-higher-lean-hogs-mixed/ Cattle futures close higher, lean hogs mixed https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968346752/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-close-higher-lean-hogs-mixed/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968346752/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-close-higher-lean-hogs-mixed/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:08:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=316071 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher on technical buying, with feeders see additional support from the losses in corn. October live cattle was up $2.15 at $212.92 and December was $2.22 higher at $214.80. September feeder cattle were $3.45 higher at $322.45 and October was up $3.82 at $318.07. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968346752/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-close-higher-lean-hogs-mixed/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher on technical buying, with feeders see additional support from the losses in corn. October live cattle was up $2.15 at $212.92 and December was $2.22 higher at $214.80. September feeder cattle were $3.45 higher at $322.45 and October was up $3.82 at $318.07. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/court-ruling-on-h-2a-farmworker-wages-could-boost-support-for-ag-workforce-act/ Court Ruling on H-2A Farmworker Wages Could Boost Support for Ag Workforce Act https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968346740/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Court-Ruling-on-HA-Farmworker-Wages-Could-Boost-Support-for-Ag-Workforce-Act/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968346740/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Court-Ruling-on-HA-Farmworker-Wages-Could-Boost-Support-for-Ag-Workforce-Act/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:04:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316069 A federal judge in California has ruled the Department of Labor’s new farmworker wage rules are unlawful and need to be rewritten. John Hollay with the National Council of Agricultural Employers tells Brownfield the Adverse Effect Wage Rate Interim Final Rule for the H-2A guest worker program is still in effect, but employers could be […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968346740/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Court-Ruling-on-HA-Farmworker-Wages-Could-Boost-Support-for-Ag-Workforce-Act/feed/ 0A federal judge in California has ruled the Department of Labor’s new farmworker wage rules are unlawful and need to be rewritten. John Hollay with the National Council of Agricultural Employers tells Brownfield the Adverse Effect Wage Rate Interim Final Rule for the H-2A guest worker program is still in effect, but employers could be […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/r-calf-calls-for-m-cool-amid-beeef-import-plan/ R-CALF calls for M-COOL amid beef import plan https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968346305/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~RCALF-calls-for-MCOOL-amid-beef-import-plan/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968346305/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~RCALF-calls-for-MCOOL-amid-beef-import-plan/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:52:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316067 The CEO of R-CALF USA says the decision to import more foreign beef underscores the need for Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling. Bill Bullard says President Trump’s recent proclamation to attempt to lower beef prices creates more competition for U.S. cattle producers and muddies the water for consumers. “If we had country of origin labeling […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968346305/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~RCALF-calls-for-MCOOL-amid-beef-import-plan/feed/ 0The CEO of R-CALF USA says the decision to import more foreign beef underscores the need for Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling. Bill Bullard says President Trump’s recent proclamation to attempt to lower beef prices creates more competition for U.S. cattle producers and muddies the water for consumers. “If we had country of origin labeling […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/biofuel-coalition-warns-against-larger-small-refinery-exemptions/ Biofuel coalition warns against larger small refinery exemptions https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968345966/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Biofuel-coalition-warns-against-larger-small-refinery-exemptions/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968345966/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Biofuel-coalition-warns-against-larger-small-refinery-exemptions/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:44:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316064 A coalition of farmers, biofuel producers, oilseed processors and others are asking President Donald Trump not to expand Small Refinery Exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard. “More than double what they predicted in March is what they’re contemplating granting,” says Kurt Kovarik with Clean Fuels Alliance America, part of that coalition. Kovarik says if more […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968345966/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Biofuel-coalition-warns-against-larger-small-refinery-exemptions/feed/ 0A coalition of farmers, biofuel producers, oilseed processors and others are asking President Donald Trump not to expand Small Refinery Exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard. “More than double what they predicted in March is what they’re contemplating granting,” says Kurt Kovarik with Clean Fuels Alliance America, part of that coalition. Kovarik says if more […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ah-ha-moments-farm-groups-share-the-story-of-modern-agriculture-at-minnesota-state-fair/ Ah-ha moments: farm groups share the story of modern agriculture at Minnesota State Fair https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968345945/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ahha-moments-farm-groups-share-the-story-of-modern-agriculture-at-Minnesota-State-Fair/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968345945/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ahha-moments-farm-groups-share-the-story-of-modern-agriculture-at-Minnesota-State-Fair/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:40:55 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316060 Farm groups use the state fair to enlighten the public about modern agriculture.  Ruth Meirick with Minnesota Farm Bureau says they’ve created an interactive experience at their booth at the Minnesota State Fair. “We get a lot of ‘ah ha’s’ like I didn’t realize something that was connected to beef cattle, I didn’t realize that […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968345945/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ahha-moments-farm-groups-share-the-story-of-modern-agriculture-at-Minnesota-State-Fair/feed/ 0Farm groups use the state fair to enlighten the public about modern agriculture.  Ruth Meirick with Minnesota Farm Bureau says they’ve created an interactive experience at their booth at the Minnesota State Fair. “We get a lot of ‘ah ha’s’ like I didn’t realize something that was connected to beef cattle, I didn’t realize that […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/wheat-builds-on-gains-soybeans-manage-a-firm-finish/ Wheat builds on gains, soybeans manage a firm finish https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968344925/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-builds-on-gains-soybeans-manage-a-firm-finish/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968344925/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-builds-on-gains-soybeans-manage-a-firm-finish/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:35:20 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=316016 Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. Beans are watching late development weather, with the potential for late heat stress in parts of the region. Harvest activity is already underway in some areas, but for later developing beans, this could impact yield at a time when every bushel counts. The USDA’s updated […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968344925/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-builds-on-gains-soybeans-manage-a-firm-finish/feed/ 0Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. Beans are watching late development weather, with the potential for late heat stress in parts of the region. Harvest activity is already underway in some areas, but for later developing beans, this could impact yield at a time when every bushel counts. The USDA’s updated […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-august-27-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 27, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968344211/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968344211/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:15:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=316015 Sep. corn $5.10 and 1/4, down 3 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans $12.56 and 1/2, up 2 and 1/4 centsSep. soybean meal $330.20, up $1.50Sep. soybean oil 68.00, up 78 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $7.42 and 3/4, up 12 and 1/4 centsOct. live cattle $212.92, up $2.15Sep. feeder cattle $322.45, up $3.45Oct. lean hogs $80.62, down 27 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968344211/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/feed/ 0Sep. corn $5.10 and 1/4, down 3 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans $12.56 and 1/2, up 2 and 1/4 centsSep. soybean meal $330.20, up $1.50Sep. soybean oil 68.00, up 78 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $7.42 and 3/4, up 12 and 1/4 centsOct. live cattle $212.92, up $2.15Sep. feeder cattle $322.45, up $3.45Oct. lean hogs $80.62, down 27 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/dairy-labor-shortages-fuel-push-for-securing-ag-workforce-act-in-congress/ Dairy labor shortages fuel push for Securing Ag Workforce Act in Congress https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968343803/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Dairy-labor-shortages-fuel-push-for-Securing-Ag-Workforce-Act-in-Congress/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968343803/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Dairy-labor-shortages-fuel-push-for-Securing-Ag-Workforce-Act-in-Congress/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:03:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316055 A policy advisor for the American Dairy Coalition says there’s still hope the bipartisan Securing Ag Workforce Act can pass through Congress by the end of the year.   “We’ve really failed as a nation, we’ve failed all of year-round agriculture, not just dairy.” Sherry Bunting tells Brownfield lawmakers need to read the bill. “If we can get another […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968343803/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Dairy-labor-shortages-fuel-push-for-Securing-Ag-Workforce-Act-in-Congress/feed/ 0A policy advisor for the American Dairy Coalition says there’s still hope the bipartisan Securing Ag Workforce Act can pass through Congress by the end of the year.   “We’ve really failed as a nation, we’ve failed all of year-round agriculture, not just dairy.” Sherry Bunting tells Brownfield lawmakers need to read the bill. “If we can get another […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/nonfat-dry-milk-jumps-while-cheese-blocks-and-butter-move-lower-thursday-at-cme/ Nonfat dry milk jumps while cheese blocks and butter move lower Thursday at CME https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968343806/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nonfat-dry-milk-jumps-while-cheese-blocks-and-butter-move-lower-Thursday-at-CME/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968343806/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nonfat-dry-milk-jumps-while-cheese-blocks-and-butter-move-lower-Thursday-at-CME/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:00:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=316056 Cash dairy prices were mixed Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was down $0.01 to $0.73. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0150 to $1.4950. Thirteen sales were reported ranging from $1.49 to $1.5050.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5750. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.0050 to $1.46. Nineteen sales were reported ranging […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968343806/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nonfat-dry-milk-jumps-while-cheese-blocks-and-butter-move-lower-Thursday-at-CME/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mixed Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was down $0.01 to $0.73. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0150 to $1.4950. Thirteen sales were reported ranging from $1.49 to $1.5050.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5750. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.0050 to $1.46. Nineteen sales were reported ranging […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/corn-harvest-expected-to-show-impacts-of-mid-season-stress/ Corn harvest expected to show impacts of mid-season stress https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968343455/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-harvest-expected-to-show-impacts-of-midseason-stress/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968343455/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-harvest-expected-to-show-impacts-of-midseason-stress/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:54:06 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316052 The corn product manager with Renk Seed says he expects stress to limit corn yields in some areas this season. Karl Bobholz says most of the Midwest saw nearly a month of warmer than ideal overnight temperatures this summer.  “A lot of especially warm nights, about 28 days above 70 degrees.”  He says, “And really […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968343455/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-harvest-expected-to-show-impacts-of-midseason-stress/feed/ 0The corn product manager with Renk Seed says he expects stress to limit corn yields in some areas this season. Karl Bobholz says most of the Midwest saw nearly a month of warmer than ideal overnight temperatures this summer.  “A lot of especially warm nights, about 28 days above 70 degrees.”  He says, “And really […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/walz-points-to-water-quality-sustainable-aviation-fuel-as-key-legacies/ Walz points to water quality, sustainable aviation fuel as key legacies https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968342966/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Walz-points-to-water-quality-sustainable-aviation-fuel-as-key-legacies/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968342966/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Walz-points-to-water-quality-sustainable-aviation-fuel-as-key-legacies/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:36:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316047 Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is highlighting efforts to improve water quality and support biofuels as his term comes to an end.  Walz attended the first day of the Minnesota State Fair and tells Brownfield the state’s water quality certification program continues to grow. “We can not only, feed, fuel, and clothe the world, we can […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968342966/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Walz-points-to-water-quality-sustainable-aviation-fuel-as-key-legacies/feed/ 0Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is highlighting efforts to improve water quality and support biofuels as his term comes to an end.  Walz attended the first day of the Minnesota State Fair and tells Brownfield the state’s water quality certification program continues to grow. “We can not only, feed, fuel, and clothe the world, we can […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/harvest-begins-in-southern-indiana-with-strong-yield-expectations/ Harvest begins in southern Indiana with strong yield expectations https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968340560/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-begins-in-southern-Indiana-with-strong-yield-expectations/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968340560/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-begins-in-southern-Indiana-with-strong-yield-expectations/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:29:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316049 The branch manager at Posey County Coop says it could be a record-breaking harvest for some farmers in southwest Indiana. Bryce Martin says this year’s crop got off to a strong start early in the season. “It was one of the best springs that I’ve ever seen as far as crops getting put in the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968340560/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Harvest-begins-in-southern-Indiana-with-strong-yield-expectations/feed/ 0The branch manager at Posey County Coop says it could be a record-breaking harvest for some farmers in southwest Indiana. Bryce Martin says this year’s crop got off to a strong start early in the season. “It was one of the best springs that I’ve ever seen as far as crops getting put in the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/heat-stress-challenges-some-of-the-minnesota-dry-bean-crop/ Heat stress challenges some of the Minnesota dry bean crop https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968337050/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-stress-challenges-some-of-the-Minnesota-dry-bean-crop/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968337050/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-stress-challenges-some-of-the-Minnesota-dry-bean-crop/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:23:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316040 Dry bean harvest is starting in western Minnesota, and the chief of procurement at Bonanza Bean says the hot growing season has reduced the size of the crop. “We have good quality, we just don’t have a big quantity,” Andy Hacker tells Brownfield. He says there was a lot of heat in July, which brought […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968337050/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-stress-challenges-some-of-the-Minnesota-dry-bean-crop/feed/ 0Dry bean harvest is starting in western Minnesota, and the chief of procurement at Bonanza Bean says the hot growing season has reduced the size of the crop. “We have good quality, we just don’t have a big quantity,” Andy Hacker tells Brownfield. He says there was a lot of heat in July, which brought […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rising-grain-prices-provide-risk-management-opportunities-for-farmers/ Rising grain prices provide risk management opportunities for farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968336621/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rising-grain-prices-provide-risk-management-opportunities-for-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968336621/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rising-grain-prices-provide-risk-management-opportunities-for-farmers/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:13:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316041 The recent runup in commodity prices is providing opportunity for farmers to mitigate some risk. Tim Persinger who farms in southwest Indiana says three months ago he wasn’t this chipper. “It’s coming around where hopefully everybody can make a little bit of money,” he says.  “That’s we all got to make money or we’ll all […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968336621/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rising-grain-prices-provide-risk-management-opportunities-for-farmers/feed/ 0The recent runup in commodity prices is providing opportunity for farmers to mitigate some risk. Tim Persinger who farms in southwest Indiana says three months ago he wasn’t this chipper. “It’s coming around where hopefully everybody can make a little bit of money,” he says.  “That’s we all got to make money or we’ll all […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-crop-soybean-exports-soar-new-crop-corn-sales-solid/ New crop soybean exports soar, new crop corn sales solid https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968336054/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-crop-soybean-exports-soar-new-crop-corn-sales-solid/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968336054/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-crop-soybean-exports-soar-new-crop-corn-sales-solid/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:57:36 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316037 Last week was a big week for new crop U.S. soybean export demand. The USDA says those soybean sales during the week ending August 20th topped 90 million bushels, nearly all of that to either China or unknown destinations. Global demand for new crop beans has surged over the past several weeks thanks to more […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968336054/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-crop-soybean-exports-soar-new-crop-corn-sales-solid/feed/ 0Last week was a big week for new crop U.S. soybean export demand. The USDA says those soybean sales during the week ending August 20th topped 90 million bushels, nearly all of that to either China or unknown destinations. Global demand for new crop beans has surged over the past several weeks thanks to more […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/drought-concerns-prompt-northern-plains-farmers-to-slow-some-crop-sales/ Drought concerns prompt Northern Plains farmers to slow some crop sales https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968335757/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drought-concerns-prompt-Northern-Plains-farmers-to-slow-some-crop-sales/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968335757/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drought-concerns-prompt-Northern-Plains-farmers-to-slow-some-crop-sales/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:49:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316038 A market analyst says some Northern Plains farmers are starting to back off from making aggressive crop sales ahead of harvest. “We’re a little more worried about where production’s going to fall and whether we’ll have production to meet the sales that are already done,” says Randy Martinson, Martinson Ag Risk Management. The Fargo, North […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968335757/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Drought-concerns-prompt-Northern-Plains-farmers-to-slow-some-crop-sales/feed/ 0A market analyst says some Northern Plains farmers are starting to back off from making aggressive crop sales ahead of harvest. “We’re a little more worried about where production’s going to fall and whether we’ll have production to meet the sales that are already done,” says Randy Martinson, Martinson Ag Risk Management. The Fargo, North […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/more-buyers-than-sellers-supporting-farmland-market/ More buyers than sellers supporting farmland market https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968335139/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~More-buyers-than-sellers-supporting-farmland-market/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968335139/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~More-buyers-than-sellers-supporting-farmland-market/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:32:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316036 The president of Farmers National Company says land values have been resilient despite the downturn in the ag economy. Paul Schadegg tells Brownfield, “We simply just have more willing buyers than willing sellers,” he said. “There’s a lot of landowners that have decided to retain ownership, keeping land off the market. That creates a stronger […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968335139/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~More-buyers-than-sellers-supporting-farmland-market/feed/ 0The president of Farmers National Company says land values have been resilient despite the downturn in the ag economy. Paul Schadegg tells Brownfield, “We simply just have more willing buyers than willing sellers,” he said. “There’s a lot of landowners that have decided to retain ownership, keeping land off the market. That creates a stronger […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/13-billion-in-dairy-processing-investment-reshapes-u-s-industry/ $13 billion in dairy processing investment reshapes U.S. industry https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968334755/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~billion-in-dairy-processing-investment-reshapes-US-industry/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968334755/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~billion-in-dairy-processing-investment-reshapes-US-industry/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:24:49 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316035 The CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation says increased dairy processing in the U.S. is helping increase demand for producers. Gregg Doud says the industry has invested $13 billion over the last year. “I don’t think there has ever been anything quite like in the history of agriculture or the world. That is a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968334755/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~billion-in-dairy-processing-investment-reshapes-US-industry/feed/ 0The CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation says increased dairy processing in the U.S. is helping increase demand for producers. Gregg Doud says the industry has invested $13 billion over the last year. “I don’t think there has ever been anything quite like in the history of agriculture or the world. That is a […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-livestock-markets-65/ Midday livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968334542/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968334542/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-livestock-markets/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:22:49 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=316034 Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet. At Thursday’s start, no bids have been renewed yet. Some trade has developed in the North at $345 dressed, which is $10.00 lower than the previous week’s weighted average. But there’s yet to be a good test in the South. Boxed beef is lower. Choice is $1.66 lower at $383.47. Select […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968334542/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet. At Thursday’s start, no bids have been renewed yet. Some trade has developed in the North at $345 dressed, which is $10.00 lower than the previous week’s weighted average. But there’s yet to be a good test in the South. Boxed beef is lower. Choice is $1.66 lower at $383.47. Select […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/economist-says-inflation-is-still-impacting-the-ag-economy/ Economist says inflation is still impacting the ag economy https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968333600/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-says-inflation-is-still-impacting-the-ag-economy/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968333600/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-says-inflation-is-still-impacting-the-ag-economy/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:55:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316032 An ag economist says inflation and higher interest rates continue to impact farm profitability. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says producers are expected to face additional financial pressure.  “The Fed is now positioning themselves to raise interest rates as we wrap up 2026 and head into 2027,” he says. “For farmers, that means higher borrowing costs.” […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968333600/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-says-inflation-is-still-impacting-the-ag-economy/feed/ 0An ag economist says inflation and higher interest rates continue to impact farm profitability. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says producers are expected to face additional financial pressure.  “The Fed is now positioning themselves to raise interest rates as we wrap up 2026 and head into 2027,” he says. “For farmers, that means higher borrowing costs.” […]

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