Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:29:51 +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-move-lower-to-finish-the-week/ Cattle futures move lower to finish the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968387834/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-move-lower-to-finish-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968387834/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-move-lower-to-finish-the-week/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:29:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=316139 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on profit-taking and the weak cash business.   It was another fairly light week of direct cash cattle business.  Live deals were marked at $222 in the South, $3 lower than the previous week’s weighted averages.  Dressed deals in the North were at $345, $10 lower than […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968387834/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-move-lower-to-finish-the-week/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on profit-taking and the weak cash business.   It was another fairly light week of direct cash cattle business.  Live deals were marked at $222 in the South, $3 lower than the previous week’s weighted averages.  Dressed deals in the North were at $345, $10 lower than […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/wheat-soybeans-corn-see-more-gains-to-end-bullish-week/ Wheat, soybeans, corn see more gains to end bullish week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968387405/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-soybeans-corn-see-more-gains-to-end-bullish-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968387405/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-soybeans-corn-see-more-gains-to-end-bullish-week/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:03:44 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=316075 Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, seeing a solid week-to-week rise. Unknown destinations and China bought 226,000 tons and 182,000 tons, respectively, of 2026/27 U.S. soybeans ahead of the open. That continues the hot streak for global soybean demand ahead of the start of the new marketing year. Chinese grain storage firm Sinograin […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968387405/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wheat-soybeans-corn-see-more-gains-to-end-bullish-week/feed/ 0Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, seeing a solid week-to-week rise. Unknown destinations and China bought 226,000 tons and 182,000 tons, respectively, of 2026/27 U.S. soybeans ahead of the open. That continues the hot streak for global soybean demand ahead of the start of the new marketing year. Chinese grain storage firm Sinograin […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-illinois-fertilizer-chemical-association-president-ready-to-build-relationships/ New Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association president ready to build relationships https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968387126/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-Illinois-Fertilizer-Chemical-Association-president-ready-to-build-relationships/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968387126/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-Illinois-Fertilizer-Chemical-Association-president-ready-to-build-relationships/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:48:54 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316127 The new president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association says she’s ready to get to work advocating for the organization’s membership. Jenny Webb, who most recently served as the associate director of industry affairs with the Illinois Farm Bureau, tells Brownfield, “I’m really excited to join the team at IFCA and looking forward to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968387126/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-Illinois-Fertilizer-Chemical-Association-president-ready-to-build-relationships/feed/ 0The new president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association says she’s ready to get to work advocating for the organization’s membership. Jenny Webb, who most recently served as the associate director of industry affairs with the Illinois Farm Bureau, tells Brownfield, “I’m really excited to join the team at IFCA and looking forward to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-august-28-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 28, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968385263/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968385263/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:07:59 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=316074 Sep. corn $5.12, up 1 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans $12.76 and 1/4, up 19 and 3/4 centsSep. soybean meal $338.20, up $8.00Sep. soybean oil 70.59, up 259 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $7.67, up 24 and 1/4 centsOct. live cattle $211.72, down $1.20Sep. feeder cattle $320.90, down $1.55Oct. lean hogs $81.90, up $1.27Sep. Class III milk closed […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968385263/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-August/feed/ 0Sep. corn $5.12, up 1 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans $12.76 and 1/4, up 19 and 3/4 centsSep. soybean meal $338.20, up $8.00Sep. soybean oil 70.59, up 259 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $7.67, up 24 and 1/4 centsOct. live cattle $211.72, down $1.20Sep. feeder cattle $320.90, down $1.55Oct. lean hogs $81.90, up $1.27Sep. Class III milk closed […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/patience-preparation-key-for-young-farmers-buying-land/ Patience, preparation key for young farmers buying land https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968384321/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Patience-preparation-key-for-young-farmers-buying-land/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968384321/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Patience-preparation-key-for-young-farmers-buying-land/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:26:31 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316124 An ag real estate expert says young farmers need a long-term strategy when it comes to buying farmland. Paul Schadegg with Farmers National Company says patience is key. “A typical land transfer after the day of the auction, 30 to 45 days later we’ll probably be able to close that,” he said. “But some of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968384321/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Patience-preparation-key-for-young-farmers-buying-land/feed/ 0An ag real estate expert says young farmers need a long-term strategy when it comes to buying farmland. Paul Schadegg with Farmers National Company says patience is key. “A typical land transfer after the day of the auction, 30 to 45 days later we’ll probably be able to close that,” he said. “But some of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/using-soil-sampling-to-manage-input-costs/ Using soil sampling to manage input costs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968384324/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Using-soil-sampling-to-manage-input-costs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968384324/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Using-soil-sampling-to-manage-input-costs/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:24:39 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316123 With margins tight, a north-central Iowa farmer says keeping input costs in check is critical. Joe Roberts, who raises corn, soybeans and cover crops in Belmond, says soil sampling plays a big part in his management decisions. “Making sure we know what’s out there and using just what we need,” he said. “And then also […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968384324/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Using-soil-sampling-to-manage-input-costs/feed/ 0With margins tight, a north-central Iowa farmer says keeping input costs in check is critical. Joe Roberts, who raises corn, soybeans and cover crops in Belmond, says soil sampling plays a big part in his management decisions. “Making sure we know what’s out there and using just what we need,” he said. “And then also […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/central-plains-drought-takes-toll-on-pasture-cattle-herds/ Central Plains drought takes toll on pasture, cattle herds https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968383319/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Central-Plains-drought-takes-toll-on-pasture-cattle-herds/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968383319/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Central-Plains-drought-takes-toll-on-pasture-cattle-herds/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:45:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316118 A rangeland forage specialist says some producers are culling their herds due to the ongoing drought in the Central Plains. Mitch Stephenson with the University of Nebraska says limited feed supplies continue to be a factor. “I do think that people are culling a little bit heavier than they have. They’re either finding other pasture, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968383319/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Central-Plains-drought-takes-toll-on-pasture-cattle-herds/feed/ 0A rangeland forage specialist says some producers are culling their herds due to the ongoing drought in the Central Plains. Mitch Stephenson with the University of Nebraska says limited feed supplies continue to be a factor. “I do think that people are culling a little bit heavier than they have. They’re either finding other pasture, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/indiana-farm-bureau-members-discuss-energy-data-centers-and-taxes-during-2027-delegate-session/ Indiana Farm Bureau members discuss energy, data centers, and taxes during 2027 delegate session https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968383034/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-Farm-Bureau-members-discuss-energy-data-centers-and-taxes-during-delegate-session/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968383034/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-Farm-Bureau-members-discuss-energy-data-centers-and-taxes-during-delegate-session/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:34:21 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316111 The executive director for public policy at Indiana Farm Bureau says data centers and property taxes are two of the biggest priorities for the organization in 2027. Katie Nelson says members approved several policy updates during this year’s delegate session. “One of those included repealing some of the tax exemptions that data center developments currently […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968383034/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Indiana-Farm-Bureau-members-discuss-energy-data-centers-and-taxes-during-delegate-session/feed/ 0The executive director for public policy at Indiana Farm Bureau says data centers and property taxes are two of the biggest priorities for the organization in 2027. Katie Nelson says members approved several policy updates during this year’s delegate session. “One of those included repealing some of the tax exemptions that data center developments currently […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/alabama-farmer-improving-nutrient-use-efficiency-by-utilizing-4r-nutrient-stewardship-practices/ Alabama farmer improving nutrient use efficiency by utilizing 4R nutrient stewardship practices https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968382890/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Alabama-farmer-improving-nutrient-use-efficiency-by-utilizing-R-nutrient-stewardship-practices/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968382890/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Alabama-farmer-improving-nutrient-use-efficiency-by-utilizing-R-nutrient-stewardship-practices/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:30:21 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316113 A fourth-generation Alabama farmer says implementing the 4R nutrient stewardship strategy has helped improve fertilizer efficiency on his operation.  Drew Wendland says soils in his part of the state have limited nutrient holding capacity.  “Getting the right products in the right places at the right time adds that consideration to help you be more economically […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968382890/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Alabama-farmer-improving-nutrient-use-efficiency-by-utilizing-R-nutrient-stewardship-practices/feed/ 0A fourth-generation Alabama farmer says implementing the 4R nutrient stewardship strategy has helped improve fertilizer efficiency on his operation.  Drew Wendland says soils in his part of the state have limited nutrient holding capacity.  “Getting the right products in the right places at the right time adds that consideration to help you be more economically […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-pilot-works-to-increase-local-food-purchases-and-farm-partnerships/ Michigan pilot works to increase local food purchases and farm partnerships https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968382629/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-pilot-works-to-increase-local-food-purchases-and-farm-partnerships/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968382629/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-pilot-works-to-increase-local-food-purchases-and-farm-partnerships/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:12:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316112 Four Michigan institutions are evaluating how they can buy more local food and strengthen partnerships with farmers and suppliers. Melanie Tran is the Michigan impact manager at the Center for Good Food Purchasing. “The idea is really simple, and it is to help Michigan institutions connect with local farmers, producers and distributors to get fresher, better food into […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968382629/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-pilot-works-to-increase-local-food-purchases-and-farm-partnerships/feed/ 0Four Michigan institutions are evaluating how they can buy more local food and strengthen partnerships with farmers and suppliers. Melanie Tran is the Michigan impact manager at the Center for Good Food Purchasing. “The idea is really simple, and it is to help Michigan institutions connect with local farmers, producers and distributors to get fresher, better food into […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/minnesota-ag-commissioner-warns-of-yield-losses-from-drought/ Minnesota Ag Commissioner warns of yield losses from drought https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968382041/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-Ag-Commissioner-warns-of-yield-losses-from-drought/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968382041/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-Ag-Commissioner-warns-of-yield-losses-from-drought/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:49:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316108 A dry August is raising concerns as crops near maturity in Minnesota. Thom Petersen, the Department of Agriculture Commissioner for the state, tells Brownfield corn and soybeans are struggling. “Unfortunately it’s going south fast. I think as we saw with the Drought Monitor, central Minnesota is just drying up. We’re seeing that drought slip into […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968382041/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Minnesota-Ag-Commissioner-warns-of-yield-losses-from-drought/feed/ 0A dry August is raising concerns as crops near maturity in Minnesota. Thom Petersen, the Department of Agriculture Commissioner for the state, tells Brownfield corn and soybeans are struggling. “Unfortunately it’s going south fast. I think as we saw with the Drought Monitor, central Minnesota is just drying up. We’re seeing that drought slip into […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/magnets-leading-to-more-efficient-spray-applications/ Magnets leading to more efficient spray applications https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968381459/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Magnets-leading-to-more-efficient-spray-applications/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968381459/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Magnets-leading-to-more-efficient-spray-applications/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:25:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316104 The Midwest regional manager with MagrowTec says magnet technology is leading to more efficient chemical applications on the farm. Nathan Keppler says the Ireland -based company’s magnetic conditioning system has been proven to greatly reduce spray drift. “So as the water flows over those magnets, the calcium carbonate starts to stick together, and as a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968381459/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Magnets-leading-to-more-efficient-spray-applications/feed/ 0The Midwest regional manager with MagrowTec says magnet technology is leading to more efficient chemical applications on the farm. Nathan Keppler says the Ireland -based company’s magnetic conditioning system has been proven to greatly reduce spray drift. “So as the water flows over those magnets, the calcium carbonate starts to stick together, and as a […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/chs-ocp-target-2028-startup-for-louisiana-phosphate-fertilizer-plant/ CHS, OCP target 2028 startup for Louisiana phosphate fertilizer plant https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968381450/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CHS-OCP-target-startup-for-Louisiana-phosphate-fertilizer-plant/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968381450/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CHS-OCP-target-startup-for-Louisiana-phosphate-fertilizer-plant/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:24:05 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316098 The nation’s largest ag cooperative, CHS, is partnering with a major phosphate fertilizer producer to build a fertilizer production facility in Louisiana by the end of the decade. CHS CEO Jay Debertin tells Brownfield the joint venture is with Moroccan-based OCP. “A company that focuses primarily in the production of phosphate fertilizer and all aspects […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968381450/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~CHS-OCP-target-startup-for-Louisiana-phosphate-fertilizer-plant/feed/ 0The nation’s largest ag cooperative, CHS, is partnering with a major phosphate fertilizer producer to build a fertilizer production facility in Louisiana by the end of the decade. CHS CEO Jay Debertin tells Brownfield the joint venture is with Moroccan-based OCP. “A company that focuses primarily in the production of phosphate fertilizer and all aspects […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2844/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968381144/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968381144/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:06:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=316096 There’s a light round of direct cash cattle trade underway.  Live deals in the South are at $222, that’s $3 lower than the previous week’s weighted averages.  Bids in other areas are at $218 live and $345 dressed.  There could be a little more business develop before the end of the day.  So far this […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968381144/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0There’s a light round of direct cash cattle trade underway.  Live deals in the South are at $222, that’s $3 lower than the previous week’s weighted averages.  Bids in other areas are at $218 live and $345 dressed.  There could be a little more business develop before the end of the day.  So far this […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/butter-nonfat-dry-milk-rise-while-cheese-slips-at-cme-friday/ Butter, nonfat dry milk rise while cheese slips at CME Friday https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968380916/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Butter-nonfat-dry-milk-rise-while-cheese-slips-at-CME-Friday/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968380916/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Butter-nonfat-dry-milk-rise-while-cheese-slips-at-CME-Friday/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:55:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=316097 Cash dairy prices were mostly up Friday to end the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was down $0.0075 to $0.7375. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0125 to $1.4825. Ten sales were reported ranging from $1.4625 to $1.4850.  Cheese barrels were down $0.01 to $1.5650. No sales were reported.  Butter was up $0.0025to $1.46. Three sales […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968380916/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Butter-nonfat-dry-milk-rise-while-cheese-slips-at-CME-Friday/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mostly up Friday to end the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was down $0.0075 to $0.7375. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0125 to $1.4825. Ten sales were reported ranging from $1.4625 to $1.4850.  Cheese barrels were down $0.01 to $1.5650. No sales were reported.  Butter was up $0.0025to $1.46. Three sales […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farmers-question-trump-administrations-biofuels-policy/ Farmers question Trump administration’s biofuels policy https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968379743/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-question-Trump-administration%e2%80%99s-biofuels-policy/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968379743/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-question-Trump-administration%e2%80%99s-biofuels-policy/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:07:42 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316095 A pair of farmers say they’re frustrated by the lack of clarity surrounding the Trump administration’s biofuels policy. Northeast Nebraska farmer Greg Anderson says the Renewable Volume Obligations announced in March helped set the stage for record biodiesel and renewable diesel production this summer. “And now, we have the uncertainty and this cloud hanging over […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968379743/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-question-Trump-administration%e2%80%99s-biofuels-policy/feed/ 1A pair of farmers say they’re frustrated by the lack of clarity surrounding the Trump administration’s biofuels policy. Northeast Nebraska farmer Greg Anderson says the Renewable Volume Obligations announced in March helped set the stage for record biodiesel and renewable diesel production this summer. “And now, we have the uncertainty and this cloud hanging over […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/armyworm-reports-increase-in-parts-of-missouri/ Armyworm reports increase in parts of Missouri https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968379335/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Armyworm-reports-increase-in-parts-of-Missouri/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968379335/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Armyworm-reports-increase-in-parts-of-Missouri/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:49:56 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316090 An agronomist says there have been reports of armyworms across portions of Missouri. “We’re always watching for it and so far this year, we’ve had some reports,” says Travis Harper, with University of Missouri Extension in Clinton County. “We have seen some high populations, especially in some summer annual forage crops like pearl millet.” Once […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968379335/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Armyworm-reports-increase-in-parts-of-Missouri/feed/ 0An agronomist says there have been reports of armyworms across portions of Missouri. “We’re always watching for it and so far this year, we’ve had some reports,” says Travis Harper, with University of Missouri Extension in Clinton County. “We have seen some high populations, especially in some summer annual forage crops like pearl millet.” Once […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/mmpa-young-dairy-cooperators-build-farm-and-family-after-a-blazing-beginning/ MMPA Young Dairy Cooperators build farm and family after a blazing beginning https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968378774/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MMPA-Young-Dairy-Cooperators-build-farm-and-family-after-a-blazing-beginning/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968378774/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MMPA-Young-Dairy-Cooperators-build-farm-and-family-after-a-blazing-beginning/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:37:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316091 A young dairy farming couple says they had to build the farm of their dreams twice before taking over as the fifth generation of their family operation. Bryan and Molly Benson milk almost 500 cows in northern Michigan. Just weeks before a new robotic barn was set to open—and the week they got engaged—the barn […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968378774/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~MMPA-Young-Dairy-Cooperators-build-farm-and-family-after-a-blazing-beginning/feed/ 0A young dairy farming couple says they had to build the farm of their dreams twice before taking over as the fifth generation of their family operation. Bryan and Molly Benson milk almost 500 cows in northern Michigan. Just weeks before a new robotic barn was set to open—and the week they got engaged—the barn […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/economist-says-financial-flexibility-can-help-create-more-marketing-opportunities/ Economist says financial flexibility can help create more marketing opportunities https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968378231/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-says-financial-flexibility-can-help-create-more-marketing-opportunities/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968378231/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-says-financial-flexibility-can-help-create-more-marketing-opportunities/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:10:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316088 An ag economist says farmers should keep their long-term financial goals in mind as they’re making grain marketing decisions this fall.  David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says there are costs associated with storing grain on farm after harvest.  “If I’m keeping my grain in these grain bins, I’m making an investment,” he says. “Do […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968378231/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Economist-says-financial-flexibility-can-help-create-more-marketing-opportunities/feed/ 0An ag economist says farmers should keep their long-term financial goals in mind as they’re making grain marketing decisions this fall.  David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says there are costs associated with storing grain on farm after harvest.  “If I’m keeping my grain in these grain bins, I’m making an investment,” he says. “Do […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/illinois-land-values-survey-shows-slight-softening/ Illinois land values survey shows slight softening https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968376230/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-land-values-survey-shows-slight-softening/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968376230/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-land-values-survey-shows-slight-softening/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:38:15 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=316086 An official with the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers says Illinois land values showed signs of a decline in the first half of 2026. During a recent FarmDoc webinar, Luke Worrell, who co-owns Worrell Land Services in Jacksonville, says the results of a mid-year survey of land professionals are not too […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968376230/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Illinois-land-values-survey-shows-slight-softening/feed/ 0An official with the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers says Illinois land values showed signs of a decline in the first half of 2026. During a recent FarmDoc webinar, Luke Worrell, who co-owns Worrell Land Services in Jacksonville, says the results of a mid-year survey of land professionals are not too […]

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