Brownfield Ag News

Brownfield Ag News produces and shares unique content through various media channels. It boasts the largest and one of the longest-running agricultural news radio networks in the United States. Over 500 affiliate radio stations across states like Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin broadcast Brownfield’s news on agriculture, market updates, weather information, commentary, and special feature programs.

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Minnesota Farmers Union VP concerned with farm bill separation

1 day ago | brownfieldagnews.com | Mark Dorenkamp

News Minnesota Farmers Union VP concerned with farm bill separation May 13, 2025 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: Ag Policy, Ag Policy, Congress, Farm Bill, Minnesota, NewsThere’s concern moving key pieces of the farm bill into a reconciliation package could negatively impact agriculture. Minnesota Farmers Union vice president Anne Schwagerl joined other members in Washington D.C. last week to urge Congress to pass a new comprehensive five-year farm bill.
Iowa farmers take advantage of warm, dry week

2 days ago | brownfieldagnews.com | Mark Dorenkamp

News Iowa farmers take advantage of warm, dry week May 12, 2025 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: 2025 Planting Season, alfalfa, Corn, crops, Crops, Harvest, Hay/Forage, Iowa, News, SoybeansWarm and dry conditions allowed Iowa farmers to make significant planting progress last week. USDA’s latest crop update says corn is now 76 percent planted, eight days ahead of last year and three days ahead of the five-year average.
Planting about a week ahead of normal in Minnesota

2 days ago | brownfieldagnews.com | Mark Dorenkamp

News Planting about a week ahead of normal in Minnesota May 12, 2025 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: 2025 Planting Season, Corn, Crops, crops, Minnesota, News, Plant25, SoybeansCorn and soybean planting is running about a week faster than normal in Minnesota. USDA’s latest crop progress report says corn is 75 percent planted, compared to 54 percent a year ago and the five-year average of 61 percent.
Some Upper Midwest farmers seeing minimal weed and pest pressure

2 days ago | brownfieldagnews.com | Mark Dorenkamp

News Some Upper Midwest farmers seeing minimal weed and pest pressure May 12, 2025 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: Agronomy, Corn, crops, Crops, Iowa, News, Pest Management, Soybeans, Weed managementFarmers in north-central and northeast Iowa are seeing minimal weed and pest pressure.
Farmers for Free Trade welcomes temporary tariff truce with China

2 days ago | brownfieldagnews.com | Mark Dorenkamp

News Farmers for Free Trade welcomes temporary tariff truce with China May 12, 2025 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: Ag Exports, Ag Policy, News, TradeThe executive director of Farmers for Free Trade is encouraged by the U.S. and China agreeing to drastically roll back tariffs. Brian Kuehl calls Monday’s announcement a step in the right direction. “Any progress with China is good.
Significant black cutworm moth flights in parts of Minnesota

5 days ago | brownfieldagnews.com | Mark Dorenkamp

News Significant black cutworm moth flights in parts of Minnesota May 9, 2025 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: Corn, Crops, crops, Minnesota, News, Pest Management, SoybeansMore significant black cutworm moth flights are being reported in parts of the Upper Midwest. Bruce Potter with the Minnesota Cooperative Black Cutworm Trapping Network says the bulk of captures are happening in south-central and southeastern Minnesota.
Minnesota farmer concerned for emerging crops in weekend heat

5 days ago | brownfieldagnews.com | Mark Dorenkamp

News Minnesota farmer concerned for emerging crops in weekend heat May 9, 2025 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: 2025 Planting Season, Ag Weather, Corn, crops, Crops, Minnesota, News, SoybeansUnseasonably warm conditions are causing some concern for emerging crops in west-central Minnesota. Anne Schwagerl farms in Big Stone County and says temperatures could reach the 90’s this weekend.
Live cattle futures mostly lower to end the week

5 days ago | brownfieldagnews.com | Meghan Grebner

Market News Live cattle futures mostly lower to end the week May 9, 2025 By Meghan Grebner Filed Under: Closing Futures / Livestock Briefs, Livestock, Livestock Markets, Livestock Markets, Market NewsAt the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly lower, and feeders were lower with boxed beef down at midday. June live cattle closed $.42 higher at $214.67 and August live cattle closed $.42 lower at $209.57.
Food fraud prevention expanding with AI

5 days ago | brownfieldagnews.com | Nicole Heslip

News Food fraud prevention expanding with AI May 9, 2025 By Nicole Heslip Filed Under: 2025 Events, Food, Food labeling, Food safety, Food Security, Michigan, NewsThe Director of the Food Fraud Prevention Academy says efforts are increasing to identify artificial intelligence supply chain risk factors.
Illinois lawmakers considering fee to benefit conservation

5 days ago | brownfieldagnews.com | Jared White

News Illinois lawmakers considering fee to benefit conservation May 9, 2025 By Jared White Filed Under: Conservation, Cover crops, Crops, crops, Crops, Environment, Illinois, News, state ag departments, State Departments of Agriculture, State Legislature, SustainabilityThe deputy director of the Illinois Stewardship Alliance says a proposal to introduce a new per acre fee for taking agricultural land out of production is gaining momentum in the General Assembly.