Brownfield Ag News

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 Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg about the latest developments in agricultural trade.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

A mid-year financial checkup can help farmers stay on track before the busy harvest season arrives. Austin Bailey, a commercial livestock lender with FCS Financial, says reviewing finances now allows producers to compare their current situation with the cash flow projections they made earlier this year. "We've had a few surprises, but I think for the most part, the cash flows are still close," Bai...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher overnight trade in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and 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 .

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at Monday's gains in soybeans, corn, and cattle, along with the mixed finishes for hogs 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: -A Michigan food safety official says lessons learned from the multistate Cyclosporiasis outbreak will likely shape food safety protocols long into the future. -A trade specialist believes trade between the U.S. and China will continue to decline.  -An ag economist says feeder cattle margins are expected to tighten heading into 2027. -A commodities economist s...

This week, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine talk about the recent drop in markets, some risk management strategies, and future outlooks for the livestock sector. They also preview next week's Cattle on Feed and Cattle Inventory reports from the USDA.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the end-of-week gains in wheat, soybeans, and corn, the decline in cattle, and the mixed close for hogs September corn $4.44 and ¾ up $.03 and 1/4 August soybeans $12.04 and ½ up $.09 and 1/2 August soybean meal 320.20 down $2.70 August soybean oil 74.81 up 238 points September Chicago wheat $6.82 and ¾ up $.08 August live cattle $...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the firm overnight trade in wheat, soybeans, and corn, 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 .

Stories on today's show include: -A state climatologist says this week’s heat dome and a strengthening low-pressure system have pushed dense wildfire smoke from Canada across the Great Lakes into the Northeast. -U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says President Trump’s decision to temporarily suspend duties on phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco could provide much-needed relief for American farmers...

As of midyear 2026, farmland values across Compeer Financial's Upper Midwest territory have held firm despite weak farm incomes. Today's guest is Brent Wiest, a Regional Manager Appraisal for Illinois at Compeer Financial. He works closely with appraisers across Compeer's territory and has a unique perspective on the trends we're seeing throughout the Upper Midwest farmland market. He will discuss...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the modest overnight gains in corn and soybeans, the mixed activity 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 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: -A farm business management instructor says several factors are currently influencing the grain markets. -The state climatologist for Iowa says river levels have been a mixed bag across the Corn Belt. -The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association amended its policy on the Asian longhorned tick during this week’s summer meeting, noting the tick has now spread halfway a...

What do you do when your family's industry disappears? Florida citrus grower Zack Farr watched the state's citrus industry shrink by 95%, forcing producers to rethink everything they knew about farming. Instead of walking away, Zack returned home to explore new opportunities—from industrial hemp and biochar to regenerative agriculture and alternative crops. In this episode, Brownfield’s Kellan Hea...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight gains in soybeans, corn, and wheat, 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 .

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: -The 2026 Water Resources Development Act is on its way to the full U.S. House.  -USDA Undersecretary Richard Fordyce says the department’s One Farmer, One File program will be transformative for producers.  -Cattle producers are wondering when the stretch of high beef prices might come to an end.  -U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley suggests time could be...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight losses in soybeans, corn, and wheat, 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 .

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 environmental group is petitioning the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to uphold the Trump administration’s MAHA mandate and add cancer warning labels on all pesticides. -A farm management analyst suggests there were some positives in Friday’s USDA supply and demand report. -Trade experts say tariffs are likely to remain a key part of U.S. trade policy des...

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 attorney Brigit Rollins about what the U.S. Supreme Court's recent glyphosate ruling means for farmers, pesticide labels, and the future of crop protection tools. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownf...

Corn growers are gearing up to face several foliar disease threats, and Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Jeff Moon, says gray leaf spot could definitely be a problem this summer. He tells Brownfield while the impact varies, damage caused by the lesions can result in as much as 50 percent yield loss. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://b...

Brownfield’s Meghan Grebner has a look at the higher moves in soybeans and corn, the mixed session for wheat, and where cattle and hogs might head in the new 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: -The USDA has raised its 2026 corn and soybean production estimates, while trimming the outlook for wheat. -The U.S. EPA has proposed changes to federal diesel emissions regulations that would eliminate vehicle deratements caused by Diesel Exhaust Fluid system failures. -The CME Group will launch two new futures contracts to help manage risk across the cattle suppl...