Brownfield Ag News

Stories on today's show include: -The USDA has announced crop insurance changes to strengthen coverage and give farmers more flexibility.  -An agronomist says the role of artificial intelligence will have a larger role in the future of ag production. -A U.S. Senator from Nebraska says bipartisan support has positioned nationwide, year-round E15 to advance in the Senate’s farm bill. -Monitorin...

Starting a farm has never been easy—but what if you launched your operation during one of the toughest economic periods agriculture has seen in decades? This week on Brownfield's Next Gen Podcast with Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican, Eric Beals shares why he walked away from a steady career in agriculture to pursue his lifelong dream of farming. If you're a young farmer, beginning producer, or a...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight declines in corn and soybeans, the mostly modestly higher move 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 .

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the midweek losses in soybeans, corn, and hogs, the mixed close for wheat, and the gains in cattle 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: -A pair of ag economists say strong export demand could help tighten grain supplies and provide some price support for farmers.  -The general counsel of U.S. Hemp Roundtable says an extension to the November nationwide hemp ban is in the works. -Kansas could harvest its smallest wheat crop since the 1960s.   -The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Commit...

Facing challenges that threaten yield potential is a constant battle for farmers and their crops. In this Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update, agronomist Teal Mills says the company's latest genetics provide farmers a selection of hybrids fit for all conditions.  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, corn, and wheat, and what could move cattle and hogs at the open 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 higher moves in cattle and hogs, and the losses in corn, 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 .

Stories on today's show include: -The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says legislation for nationwide, year-round E15 was added to an updated draft of the farm bill because there wasn’t another legislative vehicle available. -The vice president of Nebraska-based Moving Parts, LLC says several factors have led to an overall positive price outlook in the wheat market.  -U.S. crop condi...

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 National Cattlemen's Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall about USDA's decision to reopen the U.S.-Mexico border to cattle imports after more than a year of closure due to New World Screwworm. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture...

As the calendar turns to August, Brevant Seeds retail sales agronomist John Long says farmers have faced numerous challenges so far this growing season. Long is based in Iowa and tells Brownfield that after adequate moisture during and right after planting, some crops are beginning to suffer from dry conditions.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at why soybeans, corn, and wheat were lower overnight, and how cattle and hogs might 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 Monday's losses in cattle, the gains in corn, soybeans, and wheat, and the mixed finish for hogs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Stories on this episode include: -The CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association says rail transportation delays into Mexico are just one issue being addressed as U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement negotiations continue. -The new CEO of the United Soybean Board says the organization is focused on creating new market opportunities for U.S. soy in 2027. -A group of researchers at Purdue University are...

In this episode, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and ag economist Charley Martinez discuss the latest in livestock market activity, the reopening of the Mexico-U.S. border for cattle imports, and its implications for beef production and the markets. 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 hogs, losses in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and mixed finish for cattle. September corn $4.40 and ¾ down $.05 August soybeans $11.72 down $.05 and 1/4 August soybean meal $312.20 down $1.90 August soybean oil 67.12 down 123 points September Chicago wheat $6.39 and ¼ down $.24 and 1/4 August live cattle $231.75 up $...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight declines for wheat, soybeans, and corn, along with how cattle and hogs could start the last session of July 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:  -In-depth look at reopening the southern border to live cattle imports -What’s moving markets -Competition for U.S. producers -Disease and pest pressure across the Midwest -Crop development conditions 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 gains in cattle and wheat, the losses in soybeans and hogs, and the mixed finish for corn. September corn $4.45 and ¾ down $.03 and 1/4 August soybeans $11.77 and ¼ down ¾ cent August soybean meal $314.10 down $1.20 August soybean oil 68.35 down 82 points September Chicago wheat $6.63 and ½ up $.02 and 3/4 August live cattle $2...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight gains in wheat and corn, the mostly firm trade in soybeans, and how cattle and hogs might 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 .

Headlines on today’s episode include: - USDA continues implementation of reorganization  - Record El Nino likely to impact Midwestern harvest season  - Thoughts on another round of economic relief  - USDA working to improve data collection - Drought expansion in the Dakotas   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the gains in cattle, the losses in corn, hogs, and soybeans, and the mixed finish for wheat. September corn $4.49 down $.09 and 1/2 August soybeans $11.78 down $.34 August soybean meal $315.30 down $5.00 August soybean oil 69.17 down 159 points September Chicago wheat $6.60 and ¾ down $.01 and 3/4 August live cattle $227.90 up $.42...

For Dana Grundy, it started with a backyard garden. In this week’s NextGen Podcast, Brownfield’s Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican learn about Grundy’s story. After family circumstances changed, Dana transformed two residential lots in Tulsa, Oklahoma, into an urban farm and orchard. Today she's growing specialty crops, helping improve access to fresh food in her community, and proving you don't n...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight losses in soybeans and corn, the mixed trade in wheat, and what the open could look like for 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 .

Headlines on today’s episode include: - Hot July brings pollination concerns - Price decline in the cattle sector - Grassley encouraged by latest USMCA comments  - Farmer Aid….Again - Buy inputs now and later   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .