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Grace Anderson was selected as a winner of the Wyffels Corn Belt Award because of her involvement and hard work in school, sports, and throughout her community. In school, Grace is captain of her high school volleyball and basketball teams, class secretary, and secretary of the Mallard Athletic Club. She is also a member of student council, FCA, Mallards Driving With A Purpose, and part of the HSH...

As a Wyffels Corn Belt Award winner, Cash Rumple shows his passion and commitment through his involvement in his school, community, and the agriculture industry. Cash currently participates in FFA, Business Professionals of America (BPA), and the National Honor Society, saying he enjoys being able to continually grow. Through these activities Cash has been able to develop as a leader and as an ind...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the declines Monday in soybeans, corn, wheat, and cattle, and the mixed finish in 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: -A new corn leaf disease has been identified in Michigan and researchers say it’s likely widespread in the Great Lakes Region. -The president of Minnesota Farmers Union hopes farm bill negotiators can find middle ground on the federal nutrition program. -A rancher in the Nebraska Sandhills says soaring diesel prices are hitting every part of her cattle operation.&n...

In this episode, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and ag economist Charley Martinez the director of the the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management discuss the latest livestock market data, including cattle and hog markets, and beef and pork production. The also touch on some of the external factors that are impacting the industry.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight losses in corn, soybeans, and wheat, and what might 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 mixed Friday finishes in cattle, corn, and soybeans, along with the losses in 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 this episode include: -The American Farm Bureau Federation says President Trump’s action to increase beef imports has yet to provide meaningful savings for consumers. -Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts has introduced a bill that he says would provide producers the right to own their data.  -U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says there’s a way to alleviate high diesel prices.  -The CEO...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher overnight trade in soybeans, the losses in corn, and mixed trade in 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 has your look at the day's losses in soybeans, corn, wheat, and hogs, and the mixed close for cattle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

What should young, beginning and small producers know before signing a renewable energy lease? On this episode of Brownfield’s Next Gen Podcast, Kellan Heavican and Erin Anderson talk with Laura Priest of the Center for Rural Affairs about what farmers and landowners need to know when considering wind and solar lease agreements. Laura walks through the process from the initial conversation with a...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight declines in corn, soybeans, and wheat, along with how cattle and hogs might 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 gain in cattle, the losses 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: -An ag lending expert says early financial planning could help farmers manage economic uncertainty heading into 2027. -President Trump says the U.S. is working on a deal to buy potash from Belarus (Bella-ruse) instead of Canada, and a fertilizer expert says it’s a negotiation tactic. -The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says he’s still bullish...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the lower overnight moves in soybeans, corn, and 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 Tuesday's higher move for hogs, the mixed finish in soybeans, and the losses in cattle, corn, 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 this episode include: -Cattle placed into feedyards in August were down 9 percent from last year.  -The chief marketing strategist with Zaner Ag Hedge says he wants more clarity on China’s $17 billion U.S. ag purchase commitment as the two countries meet this week. -An agricultural economist with the University of Illinois says the pre-harvest market rally can be attributed to seve...

FCS Financial Vice President of Ag and Rural Lending Scott Schaumburg says cattle producers should take a closer look at input costs and feed resources as they head into a potentially riskier period for the cattle market. Schaumburg says lines of credit can help producers take advantage of purchasing opportunities, and FCS Financial offers different loan products designed for different classes of...

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 Scott Irwin at the University of Illinois about record-high diesel prices, what’s driving them, and how biofuels policy could help ease costs at the pump.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...

As a Wyffels Corn Belt Award winner, Logan Wilson shows his passion and commitment through involvement in his school, community, and the agriculture industry. Logan currently plays football, competes in track & field, and is part of the National Honor Society (NHS), saying he loves competing alongside some of his best friends. Logan is involved in his community through his football team and he...

Tyler Heinje has been named as a Wyffels Corn Belt Award winner due to his commitment to his school, community, and the agriculture industry. To Tyler, the agriculture industry is both tradition and acts as a driving force throughout the world. He is involved in basketball, football, baseball, track, student council, FFA, the National Honor Society, FCA, and 4-H. Tyler enjoys the competitive edge...

Brooke Mueller has been named as a Wyffels Corn Belt Award winner due to her commitment to her school, community, and the agriculture industry. To Brooke, those in the agriculture industry work tirelessly to provide food for people across the world, shaping the economy and promoting how agriculture supports communities everywhere. She shows cattle and helps on her family farm, developing time mana...

Cacey Shorter was selected as a winner of the Wyffels Corn Belt Award because of her involvement and hard work in school, sports, and throughout her community. Cacey is a catcher/utility on her school’s varsity softball team and is involved in FFA, the National Honor Society, FCA, student council, and other clubs and leadership activities. Through these opportunities, Cacey has learned a lot about...

As a Wyffels Corn Belt Award winner, Kade Wigern shows his passion and commitment through his involvement in his school, community, and the agriculture industry. Kade currently plays football, basketball, golf, and participates in FFA, saying he enjoys the bond he builds with his teammates. From the high energy of team sports to the individual focus, these activities have taught Kade how to lead b...

Every growing season is an opportunity for farmers to learn how they can improve weed management. Corteva Agriscience technical field agronomist Jeff Bode says 2026 offered plenty of opportunities to evaluate weed control strategies to help better prepare for next season.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...