Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:10:10 +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/rain-delays-harvest-raises-concerns-for-soybean-losses/ Rain delays harvest, raises concerns for soybean losses https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970168076/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rain-delays-harvest-raises-concerns-for-soybean-losses/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970168076/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rain-delays-harvest-raises-concerns-for-soybean-losses/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:09:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317503 Persistent wet weather is expected to keep a north Iowa farmer out of the field through at least the first few days of October. Mike Yegge grows corn and soybeans in Winnebago County and says harvest is on hold. “As of (Friday), we’ve got rain in the forecast for the next week. I think we’ll […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970168076/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rain-delays-harvest-raises-concerns-for-soybean-losses/feed/ 0Persistent wet weather is expected to keep a north Iowa farmer out of the field through at least the first few days of October. Mike Yegge grows corn and soybeans in Winnebago County and says harvest is on hold. “As of (Friday), we’ve got rain in the forecast for the next week. I think we’ll […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2863/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970167974/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970167974/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:04:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317519 Direct cash cattle trade activity remains quiet.  Sellers appear to be holding out for better money.  Asking prices have surfaced in the South at $228 live, but are unclear in the North.  Bids are at $220 live in the South and $345 dressed in the North.  There’s been a handful of trade reported in Nebraska […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970167974/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity remains quiet.  Sellers appear to be holding out for better money.  Asking prices have surfaced in the South at $228 live, but are unclear in the North.  Bids are at $220 live in the South and $345 dressed in the North.  There’s been a handful of trade reported in Nebraska […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farm-financial-stress-appears-in-more-than-one-bankruptcy-category/ Farm financial stress appears in more than one bankruptcy category https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970167977/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-financial-stress-appears-in-more-than-one-bankruptcy-category/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970167977/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-financial-stress-appears-in-more-than-one-bankruptcy-category/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:03:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317520 A leader with the National Agricultural Law Center says understanding farm bankruptcy trends requires looking at more than just Chapter 12 filings. Senior staff attorney Elizabeth Rumley says Chapter 12 is specifically designed for family farmers and fishermen with regular annual income. “If you don’t have at least 50% of your income from an ag […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970167977/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-financial-stress-appears-in-more-than-one-bankruptcy-category/feed/ 0A leader with the National Agricultural Law Center says understanding farm bankruptcy trends requires looking at more than just Chapter 12 filings. Senior staff attorney Elizabeth Rumley says Chapter 12 is specifically designed for family farmers and fishermen with regular annual income. “If you don’t have at least 50% of your income from an ag […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/butter-leads-cash-dairy-prices-higher-while-cheese-blocks-slip-friday-at-cme/ Butter leads cash dairy prices higher while cheese blocks slip Friday at CME https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970166792/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Butter-leads-cash-dairy-prices-higher-while-cheese-blocks-slip-Friday-at-CME/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970166792/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Butter-leads-cash-dairy-prices-higher-while-cheese-blocks-slip-Friday-at-CME/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:56:01 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317518 Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday to end the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was unchanged at $0.8050. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.02 to $1.3075. Three sales were reported ranging from $1.3075 to $1.32. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.4525. No sales were reported.  Butter was up $0.0425 to $1.40. Twenty-one sales were reported […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970166792/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Butter-leads-cash-dairy-prices-higher-while-cheese-blocks-slip-Friday-at-CME/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday to end the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was unchanged at $0.8050. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.02 to $1.3075. Three sales were reported ranging from $1.3075 to $1.32. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.4525. No sales were reported.  Butter was up $0.0425 to $1.40. Twenty-one sales were reported […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/improving-u-s-china-relations-could-bolster-ag-trade/ Improving U.S.-China relations could bolster ag trade https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970164140/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Improving-USChina-relations-could-bolster-ag-trade/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970164140/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Improving-USChina-relations-could-bolster-ag-trade/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:42:36 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317513 The CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council says China’s panda gift is a goodwill gesture that signals an improvement in the U.S. and China relationship. “They talk about panda dipolmacy and historically, as China allows foreign countries to display their pandas, they don’t do that if they aren’t getting along well with the country,” […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970164140/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Improving-USChina-relations-could-bolster-ag-trade/feed/ 0The CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council says China’s panda gift is a goodwill gesture that signals an improvement in the U.S. and China relationship. “They talk about panda dipolmacy and historically, as China allows foreign countries to display their pandas, they don’t do that if they aren’t getting along well with the country,” […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/soybean-checkoff-investment-leads-to-new-soy-based-asphalt-product/ Soybean checkoff investment leads to new soy-based asphalt product https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970161671/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-checkoff-investment-leads-to-new-soybased-asphalt-product/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970161671/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-checkoff-investment-leads-to-new-soybased-asphalt-product/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:29:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317508 Airable Research Lab is creating new soy-based products to help grow demand for U.S. soybeans. Jerry Bambauer farms in Auglaize County and is a member of the United Soybean Board. “We’re making new uses for our soy products,” he says.  “The lab is working very hard to increase the demand for soy and are trying […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970161671/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-checkoff-investment-leads-to-new-soybased-asphalt-product/feed/ 0Airable Research Lab is creating new soy-based products to help grow demand for U.S. soybeans. Jerry Bambauer farms in Auglaize County and is a member of the United Soybean Board. “We’re making new uses for our soy products,” he says.  “The lab is working very hard to increase the demand for soy and are trying […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ada-mideast-program-helping-schools-navigate-the-updated-usda-meal-guidelines/ ADA Mideast program helping schools navigate the updated USDA meal guidelines https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970161650/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~ADA-Mideast-program-helping-schools-navigate-the-updated-USDA-meal-guidelines/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970161650/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~ADA-Mideast-program-helping-schools-navigate-the-updated-USDA-meal-guidelines/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:25:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317507 A new program from the American Dairy Association Mideast is helping schools navigate the USDA’s updated federal nutrition standards. Jenny Crabtree, senior vice president of communications, says Smart Swaps provides nutritionists with recipes and resources to help them meet the new guidelines. “We’re working with schools to show them how dairy can fit their business […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970161650/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~ADA-Mideast-program-helping-schools-navigate-the-updated-USDA-meal-guidelines/feed/ 0A new program from the American Dairy Association Mideast is helping schools navigate the USDA’s updated federal nutrition standards. Jenny Crabtree, senior vice president of communications, says Smart Swaps provides nutritionists with recipes and resources to help them meet the new guidelines. “We’re working with schools to show them how dairy can fit their business […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-funds-pfas-ag-research-declares-pfas-awareness-week/ Michigan funds PFAS ag research, declares PFAS Awareness Week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970156697/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-funds-PFAS-ag-research-declares-PFAS-Awareness-Week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970156697/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-funds-PFAS-ag-research-declares-PFAS-Awareness-Week/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:53:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317505 The state of Michigan is investing nearly $2 million in research projects to better understand the impacts of PFAS in agriculture. Laura Johnson is the Chief Science Officer at the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. “The science is ever evolving, and what we’ve started to notice was that a lot of the science […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970156697/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Michigan-funds-PFAS-ag-research-declares-PFAS-Awareness-Week/feed/ 0The state of Michigan is investing nearly $2 million in research projects to better understand the impacts of PFAS in agriculture. Laura Johnson is the Chief Science Officer at the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. “The science is ever evolving, and what we’ve started to notice was that a lot of the science […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/nebraska-rancher-says-diesel-costs-squeezing-cattle-operations/ Nebraska rancher says diesel costs squeezing cattle operations https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970155803/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nebraska-rancher-says-diesel-costs-squeezing-cattle-operations/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970155803/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nebraska-rancher-says-diesel-costs-squeezing-cattle-operations/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:42:53 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317504 A rancher in the Nebraska Sandhills says soaring diesel prices are hitting every part of her cattle operation.   Jaclyn Wilson says the run-up has been extremely discouraging. “We’re looking at it not only for input costs for our operation because anything that comes in for miles or hours, those costs are rising too. But, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970155803/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nebraska-rancher-says-diesel-costs-squeezing-cattle-operations/feed/ 0A rancher in the Nebraska Sandhills says soaring diesel prices are hitting every part of her cattle operation.   Jaclyn Wilson says the run-up has been extremely discouraging. “We’re looking at it not only for input costs for our operation because anything that comes in for miles or hours, those costs are rising too. But, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/snap-cost-shift-remains-key-hurdle-in-farm-bill-negotiations/ SNAP cost shift remains key hurdle in farm bill negotiations https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970150943/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~SNAP-cost-shift-remains-key-hurdle-in-farm-bill-negotiations/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970150943/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~SNAP-cost-shift-remains-key-hurdle-in-farm-bill-negotiations/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:13:03 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317502 The president of Minnesota Farmers Union hopes farm bill negotiators can find middle ground on the federal nutrition program. Gary Wertish says the biggest hangup is the cost shift on SNAP. “I know the Democrat side of the aisle is wanting a two-year delay on that. And really what that is (it) would allow the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970150943/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~SNAP-cost-shift-remains-key-hurdle-in-farm-bill-negotiations/feed/ 0The president of Minnesota Farmers Union hopes farm bill negotiators can find middle ground on the federal nutrition program. Gary Wertish says the biggest hangup is the cost shift on SNAP. “I know the Democrat side of the aisle is wanting a two-year delay on that. And really what that is (it) would allow the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/nebraska-farmers-ranchers-get-temporary-tax-and-transportation-relief/ Nebraska farmers, ranchers get temporary tax and transportation relief https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970124228/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nebraska-farmers-ranchers-get-temporary-tax-and-transportation-relief/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970124228/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nebraska-farmers-ranchers-get-temporary-tax-and-transportation-relief/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:14:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317498 Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen is taking steps to provide economic relief for the state’s farmers and ranchers. Speaking with reporters Thursday evening, he said he signed two executive orders that included suspending the state tax on diesel fuel for any ag transportation needs. “You don’t have to have the red diesel like you do in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970124228/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nebraska-farmers-ranchers-get-temporary-tax-and-transportation-relief/feed/ 0Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen is taking steps to provide economic relief for the state’s farmers and ranchers. Speaking with reporters Thursday evening, he said he signed two executive orders that included suspending the state tax on diesel fuel for any ag transportation needs. “You don’t have to have the red diesel like you do in […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/higher-reference-prices-shape-2025-farm-program-payments/ Higher reference prices shape 2025 farm program payments https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970104719/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Higher-reference-prices-shape-farm-program-payments/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970104719/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Higher-reference-prices-shape-farm-program-payments/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:59:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=317490 Widespread 2025 farm program payments are expected to reach farmers next month. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says higher reference prices are helping trigger payments, while a one-time change means farmers will automatically receive the higher of their Ag Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage payment. “The election that producers initially made is now […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970104719/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Higher-reference-prices-shape-farm-program-payments/feed/ 0Widespread 2025 farm program payments are expected to reach farmers next month. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says higher reference prices are helping trigger payments, while a one-time change means farmers will automatically receive the higher of their Ag Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage payment. “The election that producers initially made is now […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rural-advocates-highlight-need-for-more-focused-policy/ Rural advocates highlight need for more focused policy   https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969959507/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rural-advocates-highlight-need-for-more-focused-policy/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969959507/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rural-advocates-highlight-need-for-more-focused-policy/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:55:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317489 The nonpartisan policy institute Center for American Progress says rural communities have been disproportionately affected by the current policy environment. President and CEO Nerra Tanden says, “We’ve got farmers that can’t stay above water, and we have consumers that can’t afford food, so that system is not working,” she says. Senate Ag Committee member Peter Welch […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969959507/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rural-advocates-highlight-need-for-more-focused-policy/feed/ 0The nonpartisan policy institute Center for American Progress says rural communities have been disproportionately affected by the current policy environment. President and CEO Nerra Tanden says, “We’ve got farmers that can’t stay above water, and we have consumers that can’t afford food, so that system is not working,” she says. Senate Ag Committee member Peter Welch […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-decline-with-no-real-fresh-news-from-china-meeting/ Soybeans decline with no real fresh news from China meeting https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969954317/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-decline-with-no-real-fresh-news-from-China-meeting/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969954317/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-decline-with-no-real-fresh-news-from-China-meeting/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:34:39 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317440 Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Beans were waiting to see what comes out of the high-level face-to-face meeting with China. Aside from the announced extension of the trade truce through January 2027, including a cap on tariffs, there were no significant developments for ag reported during Thursday’s session. China did buy 120,000 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969954317/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-decline-with-no-real-fresh-news-from-China-meeting/feed/ 0Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Beans were waiting to see what comes out of the high-level face-to-face meeting with China. Aside from the announced extension of the trade truce through January 2027, including a cap on tariffs, there were no significant developments for ag reported during Thursday’s session. China did buy 120,000 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/live-cattle-futures-mixed-ahead-of-direct-business-2/ Live cattle futures mixed ahead of direct business https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969951986/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Live-cattle-futures-mixed-ahead-of-direct-business/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969951986/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Live-cattle-futures-mixed-ahead-of-direct-business/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:25:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317488 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, feeders were lower waiting on widespread direct business. October live cattle closed $1.85 lower at $219.07 and December live cattle closed $1.25 lower at $221.10.  October feeder cattle closed $1.57 lower at $331.75 and November feeder cattle closed $1.42 lower at $328.07.  Direct cash cattle trade […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969951986/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Live-cattle-futures-mixed-ahead-of-direct-business/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, feeders were lower waiting on widespread direct business. October live cattle closed $1.85 lower at $219.07 and December live cattle closed $1.25 lower at $221.10.  October feeder cattle closed $1.57 lower at $331.75 and November feeder cattle closed $1.42 lower at $328.07.  Direct cash cattle trade […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farm-family-resource-initiative-officially-becomes-farm-sos/ Farm Family Resource Initiative officially becomes Farm SOS https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969951944/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Family-Resource-Initiative-officially-becomes-Farm-SOS/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969951944/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Family-Resource-Initiative-officially-becomes-Farm-SOS/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:22:05 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317484 The mental health specialist with Farm SOS, formerly the Farm Family Resource Initiative, says the organization’s recently announced rebranding should make it easier for farmers to access specialized resources. Rachel Brown says any Illinois ag professional can access free mental health services by calling the agency’s helpline. “That name change was made to better align […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969951944/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Family-Resource-Initiative-officially-becomes-Farm-SOS/feed/ 0The mental health specialist with Farm SOS, formerly the Farm Family Resource Initiative, says the organization’s recently announced rebranding should make it easier for farmers to access specialized resources. Rachel Brown says any Illinois ag professional can access free mental health services by calling the agency’s helpline. “That name change was made to better align […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/30-foot-wisconsin-christmas-tree-from-silent-night-evergreens-tagged-for-white-house/ 30-foot Wisconsin Christmas tree from Silent Night Evergreens tagged for White House https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969951947/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~foot-Wisconsin-Christmas-tree-from-Silent-Night-Evergreens-tagged-for-White-House/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969951947/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~foot-Wisconsin-Christmas-tree-from-Silent-Night-Evergreens-tagged-for-White-House/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:21:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317483 A Wisconsin grower will deliver the National Christmas Tree to the White House this year. Third-generation farmer David Chapman of Silent Night Evergreens tells Brownfield it’s a tradition his family has been honored with five times during their 50-plus years of growing trees. “We try to make every tree a very high-quality contest tree,” he […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969951947/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~foot-Wisconsin-Christmas-tree-from-Silent-Night-Evergreens-tagged-for-White-House/feed/ 0A Wisconsin grower will deliver the National Christmas Tree to the White House this year. Third-generation farmer David Chapman of Silent Night Evergreens tells Brownfield it’s a tradition his family has been honored with five times during their 50-plus years of growing trees. “We try to make every tree a very high-quality contest tree,” he […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-september-24-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 24, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969949154/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-September/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969949154/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-September/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:10:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317439 Dec. corn $5.27 and 1/2, down 1 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $13.17 and 1/2, down 1/2 centOct. soybean meal $376.10, up $5.80Oct. soybean oil 66.93, down 32 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $7.07, down 1 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle $219.07, down $1.85Oct. feeder cattle $331.75, down $1.57Oct. lean hogs $79.20, down 67 centsOct. Class III milk […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969949154/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-September/feed/ 0Dec. corn $5.27 and 1/2, down 1 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $13.17 and 1/2, down 1/2 centOct. soybean meal $376.10, up $5.80Oct. soybean oil 66.93, down 32 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $7.07, down 1 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle $219.07, down $1.85Oct. feeder cattle $331.75, down $1.57Oct. lean hogs $79.20, down 67 centsOct. Class III milk […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/agriculture-awaits-details-from-u-s-china-trade-talks/ Agriculture awaits details from U.S.-China trade talks https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969949136/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agriculture-awaits-details-from-USChina-trade-talks/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969949136/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agriculture-awaits-details-from-USChina-trade-talks/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:09:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317481 American Soybean Association President Scott Metzger says soybean farmers are looking for any positive news coming out of the U.S. and China trade meeting. “Whether that’s a commitment to more bushels in the future, doing away with the tariffs or extending the Section 301 stuff with ship building.” He tells Brownfield the two-month extension of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969949136/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agriculture-awaits-details-from-USChina-trade-talks/feed/ 0American Soybean Association President Scott Metzger says soybean farmers are looking for any positive news coming out of the U.S. and China trade meeting. “Whether that’s a commitment to more bushels in the future, doing away with the tariffs or extending the Section 301 stuff with ship building.” He tells Brownfield the two-month extension of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wet-conditions-raise-soil-compaction-concerns-across-corn-belt/ Wet conditions raise soil compaction concerns across Corn Belt https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969947435/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-conditions-raise-soil-compaction-concerns-across-Corn-Belt/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969947435/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-conditions-raise-soil-compaction-concerns-across-Corn-Belt/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:02:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317480 An extension agronomist warns of long-term consequences if farmers don’t wait until conditions are fit to harvest. Angie Rieck-Hinz with Iowa State University says activity is stalled in many areas because of wet weather. “Even the people that I’ve seen that have been in the field, there are already some tracks and ruts out there […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969947435/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-conditions-raise-soil-compaction-concerns-across-Corn-Belt/feed/ 0An extension agronomist warns of long-term consequences if farmers don’t wait until conditions are fit to harvest. Angie Rieck-Hinz with Iowa State University says activity is stalled in many areas because of wet weather. “Even the people that I’ve seen that have been in the field, there are already some tracks and ruts out there […]

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