Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:55:35 +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/news/climatologist-says-wet-weather-could-delay-harvest-weeks-possibly-months/ Climatologist says wet weather could delay harvest weeks, possibly months https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970208831/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Climatologist-says-wet-weather-could-delay-harvest-weeks-possibly-months/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970208831/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Climatologist-says-wet-weather-could-delay-harvest-weeks-possibly-months/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:55:21 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317545 The director of USDA’s Midwest Climate Hub says farmers will need patience this fall as repeated rainfall continues to cause harvest delays. Dennis Todey tells Brownfield, “What has happened now is going to affect us from a soils and harvest perspective for several weeks, if not a couple months at this point.” He says a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970208831/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Climatologist-says-wet-weather-could-delay-harvest-weeks-possibly-months/feed/ 0The director of USDA’s Midwest Climate Hub says farmers will need patience this fall as repeated rainfall continues to cause harvest delays. Dennis Todey tells Brownfield, “What has happened now is going to affect us from a soils and harvest perspective for several weeks, if not a couple months at this point.” He says a […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/diesel-fertilizer-prices-weigh-on-minnesota-farmers/ Diesel, fertilizer prices weigh on Minnesota farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970207526/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Diesel-fertilizer-prices-weigh-on-Minnesota-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970207526/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Diesel-fertilizer-prices-weigh-on-Minnesota-farmers/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:47:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317546 A U.S. Senator is hearing skepticism from farmers about a possible export ban on diesel. Minnesota Democrat Tina Smith visited a farm in southwest Minnesota Friday. “The price of diesel is upper most on everyone’s mind. And there was a lot of skepticism I would say amongst this group of farmers about whether some sort […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970207526/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Diesel-fertilizer-prices-weigh-on-Minnesota-farmers/feed/ 0A U.S. Senator is hearing skepticism from farmers about a possible export ban on diesel. Minnesota Democrat Tina Smith visited a farm in southwest Minnesota Friday. “The price of diesel is upper most on everyone’s mind. And there was a lot of skepticism I would say amongst this group of farmers about whether some sort […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-mostly-higher-to-finish-the-week/ Cattle futures mostly higher to finish the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970205810/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-mostly-higher-to-finish-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970205810/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-mostly-higher-to-finish-the-week/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:40:34 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317544 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mostly higher with boxed beef up at midday, waiting on direct business to develop. October live cattle closed $.20 lower at $218.87 and December live cattle closed $1.05 higher at $222.15.  October feeder cattle closed $3.17 higher at $334.92 and November feeder cattle closed $3.90 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970205810/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-mostly-higher-to-finish-the-week/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mostly higher with boxed beef up at midday, waiting on direct business to develop. October live cattle closed $.20 lower at $218.87 and December live cattle closed $1.05 higher at $222.15.  October feeder cattle closed $3.17 higher at $334.92 and November feeder cattle closed $3.90 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-corn-end-session-mixed-both-up-on-the-week/ Soybeans, corn end session mixed, both up on the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970204223/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-end-session-mixed-both-up-on-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970204223/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-end-session-mixed-both-up-on-the-week/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:35:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317494 Soybeans were mixed, mostly weak, but ended the week in solidly positive territory. Aside from the trade truce extension, there very little immediate news for commodities from the meeting with China, which put some early pressure on prices. There’s talk that actual details could be coming early next week. China has already picked up about […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970204223/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-end-session-mixed-both-up-on-the-week/feed/ 0Soybeans were mixed, mostly weak, but ended the week in solidly positive territory. Aside from the trade truce extension, there very little immediate news for commodities from the meeting with China, which put some early pressure on prices. There’s talk that actual details could be coming early next week. China has already picked up about […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wet-fall-may-lead-to-drier-corn-silage-at-harvest/ Wet fall may lead to drier corn silage at harvest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970201637/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-fall-may-lead-to-drier-corn-silage-at-harvest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970201637/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-fall-may-lead-to-drier-corn-silage-at-harvest/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:19:44 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317540 An extension forage specialist is concerned about how silage will be impacted by a wet fall in parts of the Corn Belt. Shelby Gruss is with Iowa State University. “This may seem backwards, but the longer we wait by the time we’re able to harvest most likely it’s going to be drier coming out of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970201637/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wet-fall-may-lead-to-drier-corn-silage-at-harvest/feed/ 0An extension forage specialist is concerned about how silage will be impacted by a wet fall in parts of the Corn Belt. Shelby Gruss is with Iowa State University. “This may seem backwards, but the longer we wait by the time we’re able to harvest most likely it’s going to be drier coming out of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-september-25-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 25, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970201565/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-September/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970201565/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-September/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:13:52 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317493 Dec. corn $5.28 and 1/4, up 3/4 centNov. soybeans $13.19, up 1 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $373.90, down $2.20Oct. soybean oil 67.26, up 33 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $7.03 and 1/4, down 3 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle $218.87, down 20 centsOct. feeder cattle $334.92, up $3.17Oct. lean hogs $78.22, down 97 centsOct. Class III […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970201565/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-September/feed/ 0Dec. corn $5.28 and 1/4, up 3/4 centNov. soybeans $13.19, up 1 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $373.90, down $2.20Oct. soybean oil 67.26, up 33 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $7.03 and 1/4, down 3 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle $218.87, down 20 centsOct. feeder cattle $334.92, up $3.17Oct. lean hogs $78.22, down 97 centsOct. Class III […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/rainfall-improving-conditions-for-wheat-growers-west-of-i-35/ Rainfall improving conditions for wheat growers west of I-35 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970196093/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rainfall-improving-conditions-for-wheat-growers-west-of-I/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970196093/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rainfall-improving-conditions-for-wheat-growers-west-of-I/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:48:17 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317539 An ag meteorologist says an active weather pattern could bring some long overdue drought relief to parts of the U.S. wheat belt. Matt Makens says regions west of Interstate 35 are improving. “We’re starting to see thunderstorms creeping into that region – in the panhandles and getting wetter. If the wheat is not in the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970196093/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Rainfall-improving-conditions-for-wheat-growers-west-of-I/feed/ 0An ag meteorologist says an active weather pattern could bring some long overdue drought relief to parts of the U.S. wheat belt. Matt Makens says regions west of Interstate 35 are improving. “We’re starting to see thunderstorms creeping into that region – in the panhandles and getting wetter. If the wheat is not in the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/u-s-turkey-numbers-up-on-year/ U.S. turkey numbers up on year https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970196048/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-turkey-numbers-up-on-year/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970196048/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-turkey-numbers-up-on-year/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:47:29 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317497 The U.S. is expected to raise more turkeys in 2026 than in 2025. That’s in-line with hatchery data and projections for rising production as the industry tries to meet demand. The USDA says 198.5 million turkeys will be raised in the U.S. this year, 3% more than last year, with only a couple of the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970196048/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-turkey-numbers-up-on-year/feed/ 0The U.S. is expected to raise more turkeys in 2026 than in 2025. That’s in-line with hatchery data and projections for rising production as the industry tries to meet demand. The USDA says 198.5 million turkeys will be raised in the U.S. this year, 3% more than last year, with only a couple of the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/poultry-production-pushed-higher-by-larger-processing-totals/ Poultry production pushed higher by larger processing totals https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970196024/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Poultry-production-pushed-higher-by-larger-processing-totals/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970196024/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Poultry-production-pushed-higher-by-larger-processing-totals/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:44:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317496 Poultry production was up last month. The USDA says 4.646 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome during August, rising 4% on the year. Chicken accounted for most of that total at 4.197 billion pounds, 3% more than a year ago, and turkey made up 438.458 million pounds, 8% higher. Processing rates and the total […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970196024/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Poultry-production-pushed-higher-by-larger-processing-totals/feed/ 0Poultry production was up last month. The USDA says 4.646 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome during August, rising 4% on the year. Chicken accounted for most of that total at 4.197 billion pounds, 3% more than a year ago, and turkey made up 438.458 million pounds, 8% higher. Processing rates and the total […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/retail-beef-prices-and-ranch-profits-arent-the-same/ Retail beef prices and ranch profits aren’t the same https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970196012/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Retail-beef-prices-and-ranch-profits-aren%e2%80%99t-the-same/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970196012/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Retail-beef-prices-and-ranch-profits-aren%e2%80%99t-the-same/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:42:54 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317538 An economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation says there’s a common misconception that cattle producers are benefiting from record-high beef prices. Faith Parum says the connection between grocery store prices and farm income isn’t always what consumers think. “I think the biggest thing, and this is not just beef but all of agriculture, when […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970196012/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Retail-beef-prices-and-ranch-profits-aren%e2%80%99t-the-same/feed/ 0An economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation says there’s a common misconception that cattle producers are benefiting from record-high beef prices. Faith Parum says the connection between grocery store prices and farm income isn’t always what consumers think. “I think the biggest thing, and this is not just beef but all of agriculture, when […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/red-meat-in-cold-storage-rises-as-poultry-shrinks/ Red meat in cold storage rises as poultry shrinks https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970194335/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Red-meat-in-cold-storage-rises-as-poultry-shrinks/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970194335/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Red-meat-in-cold-storage-rises-as-poultry-shrinks/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:40:51 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317495 Demand differences for red meat and poultry showed up in the USDA’s latest cold storage update. Red meat supplies at the end of August were up 8% on the year at 862.128 million pounds, including a 5% rise in beef to 407.115 million pounds and a 12% increase in pork to 436.268 million pounds, despite […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970194335/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Red-meat-in-cold-storage-rises-as-poultry-shrinks/feed/ 0Demand differences for red meat and poultry showed up in the USDA’s latest cold storage update. Red meat supplies at the end of August were up 8% on the year at 862.128 million pounds, including a 5% rise in beef to 407.115 million pounds and a 12% increase in pork to 436.268 million pounds, despite […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/2026-crop-year-optimism-fades-as-diesel-prices-continue-to-climb/ 2026 crop year optimism fades as diesel prices continue to climb https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970190417/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~crop-year-optimism-fades-as-diesel-prices-continue-to-climb/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970190417/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~crop-year-optimism-fades-as-diesel-prices-continue-to-climb/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:15:06 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317530 A group of Ohio farmers say record-high diesel prices could threaten the financial viability of their operations. “It’s really looking bad for our budgets.” West central Ohio farmer Scott Haerr says the current state of the ag economy is making it difficult for producers to secure their harvest needs. “We only pre-bought about 60 percent […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970190417/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~crop-year-optimism-fades-as-diesel-prices-continue-to-climb/feed/ 0A group of Ohio farmers say record-high diesel prices could threaten the financial viability of their operations. “It’s really looking bad for our budgets.” West central Ohio farmer Scott Haerr says the current state of the ag economy is making it difficult for producers to secure their harvest needs. “We only pre-bought about 60 percent […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-corn-disease-reported-in-michigan-scouting-encouraged-in-the-great-lakes/ New corn disease reported in Michigan, scouting encouraged in the Great Lakes https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970181429/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-corn-disease-reported-in-Michigan-scouting-encouraged-in-the-Great-Lakes/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970181429/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-corn-disease-reported-in-Michigan-scouting-encouraged-in-the-Great-Lakes/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:26:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317527 A new corn leaf disease has been identified in Michigan, and researchers say it’s likely widespread in the Great Lakes region. “We’re finding it pretty much in every field that we walk into at this point in time.” Michigan State University plant pathologist Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield, “It resembles white spots on the corn plant, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970181429/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-corn-disease-reported-in-Michigan-scouting-encouraged-in-the-Great-Lakes/feed/ 0A new corn leaf disease has been identified in Michigan, and researchers say it’s likely widespread in the Great Lakes region. “We’re finding it pretty much in every field that we walk into at this point in time.” Michigan State University plant pathologist Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield, “It resembles white spots on the corn plant, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farm-bill-action-likely-pushed-to-lame-duck-session/ Farm bill action likely pushed to lame-duck session https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970174742/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-bill-action-likely-pushed-to-lameduck-session/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970174742/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-bill-action-likely-pushed-to-lameduck-session/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:49:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317524 The CEO of the National Cotton Council says he’s not expecting Senate floor time for the farm bill before lawmakers leave for the October recess. Gary Adams says it’s not showing up on the Senate’s floor calendar yet. “This is an issue that’s going to be moved or pushed into the lame duck session.” U.S. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970174742/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-bill-action-likely-pushed-to-lameduck-session/feed/ 0The CEO of the National Cotton Council says he’s not expecting Senate floor time for the farm bill before lawmakers leave for the October recess. Gary Adams says it’s not showing up on the Senate’s floor calendar yet. “This is an issue that’s going to be moved or pushed into the lame duck session.” U.S. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/northern-plains-soybean-basis-strengthens-amid-tight-supplies/ Northern Plains soybean basis strengthens amid tight supplies https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970174700/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Northern-Plains-soybean-basis-strengthens-amid-tight-supplies/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970174700/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Northern-Plains-soybean-basis-strengthens-amid-tight-supplies/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:41:55 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317523 A market analyst says a combination of factors are strengthening soybean basis in the Northern Plains this fall. Randy Martinson with Martinson Ag Risk Management, based in eastern North Dakota, tells Brownfield a rise in exports means local crush plants are competing for products, and there’s other factors at play. “Harvest has been delayed a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970174700/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Northern-Plains-soybean-basis-strengthens-amid-tight-supplies/feed/ 0A market analyst says a combination of factors are strengthening soybean basis in the Northern Plains this fall. Randy Martinson with Martinson Ag Risk Management, based in eastern North Dakota, tells Brownfield a rise in exports means local crush plants are competing for products, and there’s other factors at play. “Harvest has been delayed a […]

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]]> 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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