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Missouri Soybeans is inviting farmers and ag professionals to a full day of research, technology, and hands-on innovation at the Crop and Pest Management Field Day and Ag Innovation Showcase at MU’s Bradford Research Farm on July 8. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight losses in soybeans and corn, and the mixed trade in wheat, along with how cattle and hogs might kick off the week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins takes a daily look at the factors impacting commodity market trends, from trade news and weather to global politics and statistical projections. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Stories on today's show include: -An agriculture lender says ongoing volatility makes reviewing crop budgets more important than ever.  -A north Iowa grain farmer suggests there are few if any pathways to profitability this year. -Wisconsin’s agriculture secretary wants to see the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement renewed.  -An ag economist says uncertainty continues to surround a memorandum...

This week's show is Part 2 of our conversation with Dan Infalt from The Hunting Beast! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in cattle and wheat, and the mixed Friday closes in corn, hogs, and soybeans. July corn $4.12 and ¾ down $.02 July soybeans $11.26 and ¼ down $.01 and 1/4 July soybean meal $307.00 down $1.20 July soybean oil 71.30 up 49 points July Chicago wheat $5.78 and ¼ down $.12 and 3/4 August live cattle $245.82 down $1.40 July le...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in cattle and wheat, and the mixed Friday closes in corn, hogs, and soybeans. July corn $4.12 and ¾ down $.02 July soybeans $11.26 and ¼ down $.01 and 1/4 July soybean meal $307.00 down $1.20 July soybean oil 71.30 up 49 points July Chicago wheat $5.78 and ¼ down $.12 and 3/4 August live cattle $245.82 down $1.40 July le...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at what pressured corn, soybeans, and wheat overnight, in addition to how cattle and hogs might end the week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Stories on today's show include: -The Trump administration is asking Congress to pass a spending bill that includes priorities for the ag sector.   -The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled federal pesticide law takes precedence over added state labeling requirements.  -A central Iowa farmer says breaking into agriculture isn’t easy for young producers, but it can be done. -The vice preside...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at Thursday's gains in soybeans and corn, and the mixed closes for cattle, hogs, and wheat. July corn $4.41 and ¾ up $.07 and 3/4 July soybeans $11.27 and ½ up $.18 and 3/4 July soybean meal $308.20 up $4.60 July soybean oil 70.81 up 135 points July Chicago wheat $5.91 up $.05 and 1/4 August live cattle $247.22 up $.70 July lean hogs...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight gains in soybeans, the mostly lower activity in corn and wheat, and what might move cattle and hogs Thursday See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Headlines on today’s episode include: - Strong El Nino expected to impact global crop production - Farm Bureau leader sees farm bill momentum   - Sulfur woes leading to phosphate worries - Wet cool stretch results in tar spot   - Factors impacting volatility in cattle placements   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at Wednesday's gains in cattle, losses in soybeans, and mixed finishes for corn, hogs, and wheat. July corn $4.07 down $.02 and 3/4 July soybeans $11.08 and ¾ down $.08 and 1/4 July soybean meal $303.60 up $.70 July soybean oil 69.46 down 113 points July Chicago wheat $5.85 and ¾ down $.01 August live cattle $246.52 up $.52 July lean...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher overnight business in wheat, soybeans, and corn, along with how cattle and hogs could open. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

What happens when you want to build a farm operation and a family at the same time? In this episode of Brownfield's Next Gen Podcast, Minnesota farmer Anne Schwagerl shares her experience navigating childcare, healthcare access, and raising two children while farming full-time. Anne discusses: ✅ The struggle to find childcare in rural communities ✅ Long daycare waitlists and limited options ✅ T...

Stories on today's show include: -Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman has released the Agricultural Act of 2026, which he says provides long-overdue stability to the industry.  -Nationwide labor shortages continue to put pressure on the U.S. dairy industry. -As disease pressure ramps up across the Corn Belt, many growers are trying to determine the return on investment for fungicide. -S...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in cattle and wheat, and the mixed closes for corn, hogs, and soybeans. July corn $4.09 and ¾ down $.01 and 3/4 July soybeans $11.17 up $.01 and 1/4 July soybean meal $302.90 up $3.10 July soybean oil 70.59 down 56 points July Chicago wheat $5.86 and ¾ down $.10 and 3/4 August live cattle $246.00 down $1.35 July lean hog...

Farmers across Illinois are better managing their fields through the work of the Precision Conservation Management program. In this Managing for Profit, Heather Hampton Knodle, a Montgomery Country farmer, discusses the benefits her operation has seen from using this checkoff funded program. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the modest overnight gains in corn and soybeans, the losses in wheat, and how cattle and hogs could open.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Top stories on today's show include: -The president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association says the review of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement could boost U.S. ethanol exports. -The USDA has confirmed three more cases of New World screwworm in Texas, bringing the total to fifteen.  -U.S. corn and soybean condition ratings held over the past week. -A southwest Iowa crop insurance agent say...

Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how decisions in Washington shape the tools you use on your farm. This week, Brownfield’s Carah Hart talks with USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Dudley Hoskins about the federal response to New World screwworm, including sterile fly production, containment efforts, and what livestock producers need to know. Learn more about what...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at Monday's gains in cattle, losses in corn and wheat, and mixed closes for hogs and soybeans. July corn $4.11 and ½ down $.06 July soybeans $11.15 and ¾ down $.07 July soybean meal $299.80 down $1.50 July soybean oil 71.15 up 146 points July Chicago wheat $5.97 and ½ down $.08 and 1/4 August live cattle $247.35 up $.72 July lean hogs...

FCS Financials’ senior vice president of marketing, Kate Lambert, says resources are available for young and beginning farmers, including the Connect program. “Today's farming environment doesn't allow somebody just to come in and just focus on production. They've really got to come in and be a CEO. They have to be thinking about all of the business risks, how they can mitigate those risks. And we...

Mandy Bish with University of Missouri Extension says she’s looking forward to the Crop and Pest Management Field Day and Ag Innovation Showcase, scheduled for July 8. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight gains in soybeans, the mixed move in corn, and the losses in wheat, along with how cattle and hogs might start the week See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .