Brownfield Ag News

Headlines on this episode include: The latest from the USDA’s September supply and demand report Preparing for another farm bill vote Fuel surcharges eating into farmer profitability Trump administration meeting with farmers on fertilizer Ukraine export woes could offset some of the record corn production in South America See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

In this episode, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine talk current livestock market trends, dig into the USDA's supply and demand report, and talk about the impact of fuel prices on agriculture. The also talk long-term herd expansion prospects and preview the upcoming Cattle on Feed report.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight decline in soybeans, the mostly lower trade for corn and wheat, and what might move cattle and hogs during Friday's session 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 Friday's gains in cattle, along with the losses in corn, hogs, soybeans, and wheat See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Recreational land prices are climbing in west central Illinois, while strong yields and buyer demand help support farmland values despite economic headwinds. Join us as we talk with Durkin Young, Senior Certified Appraiser, about what makes the west central Illinois land market so interesting right now. Depending on the property, different forces can be driving value. Whether you’re preparing to b...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher overnight trade in soybeans and corn, the mixed business in wheat, and what might influence cattle and hogs. 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 Thursday's gains in cattle, corn, soybeans, and wheat, along with the mostly lower close in hogs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

What does the next generation want from pork—and how are producers responding? On this week’s Next Gen Podcast, Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican talk with Illinois Pork Producers President Katie Brown and Director of Marketing Mikayla Schaefer about the changing pork consumer. From convenience and affordability to new flavors, cultural influences and the growing importance of protein, younger con...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight losses in soybeans and corn, the mixed trade in wheat, and how cattle and hogs could start the day 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 mixed midweek close in cattle and the losses in corn, hogs, soybeans, and wheat 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: Canadian tariffs take effect and economist says it could recreate North American trade flows High inputs mean high break-evens for 2027 crop More challenges facing cattle producers More on mandatory country of origin labeling The latest USDA state and national crop condition reports See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher overnight trade in wheat, the mixed business in corn, and the losses in soybeans, along with how cattle and hogs could begin 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 has your look at the losses in corn and the gains in cattle, hogs, soybeans, and wheat 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 show include: Creating opportunities for the next generation of cattle producers Market rally likely to reduce some producer payments El Nino could limit harvest windows across the Midwest Fordyce on building domestic fertilizer production Inconsistent summer weather limits corn disease impact See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

Headlines on today’s show include: Trump signs beef executive order WOTUS rule gets feedback Stormy summer leading to crop insurance reminders ahead of harvest Higher fuel and fertilizer costs pressure 2026 farm income See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this episode, Brownfield’s Meghan Grebner and ag economist Charley Martinez, the director of the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management explore the latest in livestock market trends, including cattle prices, trade policies, and the impact of fuel costs on the industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight losses in soybeans, the mixed trade in corn and wheat, and how cattle and hogs might trade ahead of Labor Day weekend 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 mixed close in cattle Friday and the losses in corn, hogs, soybeans, and wheat 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 program include: ·     Unanswered questions about the Trump administration’s plan to import up to 300,000 metric tons of beef ·     Farmer sentiment improves ·     Farmers reflect on the 2026 growing season ·     2026 corn and soybean production could end up being highly regiona...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at what pressured wheat, soybeans, and corn overnight, and how cattle and hogs could start the session. 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 Thursday's gains in cattle and soybeans, the losses in hogs and wheat, and the mixed finish for corn 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 program include: ·     USDA rolls out its data modernization plan ·     The Ag bioeconomy and national security ·     Potential changes to the CRP program ·     Rising costs are making it harder for food banks to meet increased demand ·     Corn and soyb...

Confused by all the news surrounding the economy right now and how it affects you? In this episode, Compeer Economic Analyst Megan Roberts explains the factors currently impacting the economy and what this means for both rural communities and the rural housing market. If you’re interested in buying or selling a home, or you just want to better understand how economic fluctuations are affecting lif...

Beef is having a moment—and the next generation of consumers could have a lot to do with what comes next. On this episode of Brownfield’s Next Gen Podcast, Lindsay Runft of Certified Angus Beef joins Kellan Heavican and Erin Anderson to unpack what younger consumers are looking for when they buy beef—and what those changing habits mean for the next generation of cattle producers. See Privacy Polic...

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