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AI innovation creating additional privacy concerns in agriculture
AI innovation creating additional privacy concerns in agriculture - Brownfield Ag News
An ag attorney says the increased use of artificial intelligence is creating additional data privacy concerns. Todd Janzen is a managing partner with Janzen Schroeder Ag Law. “It takes a lot of data...
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November 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
AI innovation creating additional privacy concerns in agriculture
Post-harvest makes prime time for farmland rental negotiations
Post-harvest makes prime time for farmland rental negotiations - Brownfield Ag News
Farmland rental rate negotiations are picking up as harvest winds down across the Midwest. University of Minnesota Extension educator Nathan Hulinksy says many farmers like to wait until harvest is complete...
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November 10, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Post-harvest makes prime time for farmland rental negotiations
Corn leads export inspections with year-over-year gains; wheat and soybeans lag
Corn leads export inspections with year-over-year gains; wheat and soybeans lag - Brownfield Ag News
The USDA is reporting another strong week for corn export inspections. Corn inspections during the week ending November 6th were up on the year, mainly to Mexico, and the overall pace is ahead of a year...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Corn leads export inspections with year-over-year gains; wheat and soybeans lag
Northern Illinois farmer says 2025 crop yields strong despite disease pressure
Northern Illinois farmer says 2025 crop yields strong despite disease pressure - Brownfield Ag News
A northern Illinois farmer says it was a good growing season in his area. Brian Duncan, who farms in Ogle County and currently serves as the Illinois Farm Bureau president, tells Brownfield… “Disease...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Northern Illinois farmer says 2025 crop yields strong despite disease pressure
Midday cash livestock markets
Midday cash livestock markets - Brownfield Ag News
Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet to start the week. Bids and asking prices have yet to surface as buyers are busy preparing for the week ahead. Significant trade volume isn’t expected before...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Midday cash livestock markets
Bipartisan bill aims to protect U.S. fruit and vegetable growers from unfair trade
Bipartisan bill aims to protect U.S. fruit and vegetable growers from unfair trade - Brownfield Ag News
Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate to better safeguard specialty crop growers from unfair trading practices. Introduced by Michigan Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Maine Republican...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Bipartisan bill aims to protect U.S. fruit and vegetable growers from unfair trade
Cash dairy prices mixed to open the week
Cash dairy prices mixed to open the week - Brownfield Ag News
Cash dairy prices were mixed to open the week Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.02 at $0.73. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks remained unchanged...
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November 10, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Cash dairy prices mixed to open the week
High inputs costs remain top concern for farmers heading into 2026
High inputs costs remain top concern for farmers heading into 2026 - Brownfield Ag News
An ag economist says high input costs continue to be the number one concern for some farmers heading into 2026. Professor emeritus Jim Mintert tells Brownfield, “They’re looking for ways to try to...
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November 10, 2025 at 7:34 PM
High inputs costs remain top concern for farmers heading into 2026
Weekly Grain Movement: Corn continues its strong run
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November 10, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Weekly Grain Movement: Corn continues its strong run
7 financial steps up for farmers
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November 10, 2025 at 6:19 PM
7 financial steps up for farmers
Government shutdown ending soon?
Government shutdown ending soon? - Brownfield Ag News
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history could be ending soon. The Senate Republicans made some concessions over the weekend which drew the support of eight Democrats, enough to pass the bill Sunday...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Government shutdown ending soon?
Keeping Weeds Down: Residual Herbicides Take Pressure Off Postemergence Spraying
Keeping Weeds Down: Residual Herbicides Take Pressure Off Postemergence Spraying - Brownfield Ag News
As corn farmers think about how to successfully control troublesome weeds like waterhemp, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Ron Geis, says residual herbicides can play a critical role....
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November 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Keeping Weeds Down: Residual Herbicides Take Pressure Off Postemergence Spraying
‘Scary dry’ conditions limiting fall tillage in western Illinois
‘Scary dry’ conditions limiting fall tillage in western Illinois - Brownfield Ag News
A Dekalb / Asgrow agronomist says the late-season drought continues to have an impact. “It is scary dry.” Lance Tarochione, who covers western Illinois, says many farmers are still waiting for rain....
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November 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
‘Scary dry’ conditions limiting fall tillage in western Illinois
Eastern Iowa corn yields swing widely amid weather and disease pressures
Eastern Iowa corn yields swing widely amid weather and disease pressures - Brownfield Ag News
Many corn farmers are seeing large yield swings this harvest. Dalton Webster, an agronomic service representative with Syngenta, says weather and disease pressure were major factors in eastern Iowa. “Absolutely...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Eastern Iowa corn yields swing widely amid weather and disease pressures
HPAI hits Allegan County commercial flock
HPAI hits Allegan County commercial flock - Brownfield Ag News
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in Allegan County. The state says the commercial flock is the county’s second this fall,...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
HPAI hits Allegan County commercial flock
Trinidad shutdown could push ammonia price
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November 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Trinidad shutdown could push ammonia price
Seven new cases of HPAI confirmed in LaGrange County, Indiana
Seven new cases of HPAI confirmed in LaGrange County, Indiana - Brownfield Ag News
Seven new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been confirmed in LaGrange County, Indiana. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the latest cases have been detected on four commercial...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Seven new cases of HPAI confirmed in LaGrange County, Indiana
Farm Progress America, November 10, 2025
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November 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Farm Progress America, November 10, 2025
Extension will lead Endangered Species Act compliance
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November 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Extension will lead Endangered Species Act compliance
South Central FFA Participates In Lincoln Land Greenhand Conference
South Central FFA Participates In Lincoln Land Greenhand Conference
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- On October 15th, the South Central FFA Chapter participated in the Lincoln La...
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November 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
South Central FFA Participates In Lincoln Land Greenhand Conference
Several ‘firsts’ featured in Fresno farm reports
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November 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Several ‘firsts’ featured in Fresno farm reports
Risky farm legacy: Handing down wealth without wisdom
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November 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Risky farm legacy: Handing down wealth without wisdom
How the 2025 land market has changed — and how it hasn’t
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November 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
How the 2025 land market has changed — and how it hasn’t
Free and forever: Better capture of farm data
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November 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Free and forever: Better capture of farm data
Prices might affect Oklahoma pecan harvest
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November 10, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Prices might affect Oklahoma pecan harvest