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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the firm overnight trade in soybeans, the mixed moves for corn and wheat, and how cattle and hogs could 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 .

As harvest continues across much of the Corn Belt, growers are collecting valuable information that can help shape decisions for next season. On this episode of Digging into Innovation, Justin Welch, head of commercial agronomy for Syngenta Seeds, discusses how farmers can use decision science when they sit down to plan for 2027. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the modest overnight losses in soybeans, the mixed trade in corn and wheat, and 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 what pressured cattle, corn, hog, soybean, and wheat futures Thursday 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 global equipment manufacturer says tariff disputes are continuing to drive up farm equipment costs. -The associate director of transportation and infrastructure with the Illinois Farm Bureau says executive orders at the state and federal level to allow highway use of dyed diesel could help farmers save money this fall, but questions remain.  -The president...

Access to farmland remains one of the biggest challenges facing the next generation of agriculture. In this episode of the Next Gen Podcast, Brownfield’s Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican sit down with Mike Yoder of Woodland Lakes Resource Conservation & Development to discuss conservation easements, land trusts, and how they can play a role in farm succession planning. While conservation ease...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight losses in corn, soybeans, and wheat, and what might move cattle and hog futures at midweek. 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 declines in cattle, 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 .

Stories on this episode include: -President Donald Trump is taking steps that he says could lower fuel costs for America’s farmers and ranchers.  -Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says President Trump’s latest action on dyed-diesel is aimed at helping farmers navigate short-term economic challenges. -The administrator for U.S. EPA Region 7 says getting the revised definition of Waters of the Unite...

Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp talks with Dr. Megan Roberts, Agricultural Economist with Compeer Financial, about where farmers should be looking at as they start planning for the coming crop year. From the latest harvest projections to the WASDE price outlooks for new crop markets, Roberts says there's a positive outlook for corn and soybeans. When comparing yields and production compars to the...

Biotechnology is giving scientists new tools to improve crop genetics and help farmers manage risk. In this episode, Cyndi Young talks with Amanda McClerren, Bayer’s head of biotechnology, about the company’s work combining traditional breeding, biotech traits and genome editing. She discusses the potential for more standable soybeans, climate resilience and how artificial intelligence could help...

For decades, the Illinois corn checkoff has partnered with organizations like the U.S. Meat Export Federation to help develop overseas markets for corn-fed meat products. In this Managing for Profit, John Klemm, a DeWitt County farmer and director with the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, discusses seeing these efforts firsthand on a recent trade mission to Japan.  See Privacy Policy at https:/...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher overnight trade in corn, soybeans, and wheat, and how cattle and hogs might 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 higher moves in cattle, 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 economist is sounding the alarm over the widespread suspension of restrictions on red dyed diesel. -A Dekalb / Asgrow agronomist says many producers are discovering the results of less-than-ideal summer growing conditions this harvest season.  -House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson told farmers in northern Missouri late last week the U.S. Hous...

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 John Hollay, president and CEO of the National Council of Agricultural Employers, about the push for ag labor reform, the future of the H-2A program, and why the final months of the year could be critical for getting legislation passed. See Pri...

As a Wyffels Corn Belt Award winner, Drew Tratar shows his passion and commitment through his involvement in his school, community, and the agriculture industry. Drew currently plays varsity football, basketball, and is involved in trap shooting. He also participates in golf, FFA, and a youth apprenticeship, saying he loves competing against friends to help each other improve. Drew likes helping y...

Grace Finnegan was nominated for the Wyffels Corn Belt Award for her dedication and commitment in the classroom and on the court. In school, Grace is on the volleyball team and part of the student senate. She is also part of FLA, FBLA, One Act, and the National Honor Society. Grace loves the bonds she makes with teammates as well as competitors through these activities, creating friendships even i...

As a Wyffels Corn Belt Award winner, Chase Jones shows his passion and commitment through his involvement in his school, community, and the agriculture industry. Chase currently plays basketball and is involved in the National Honor Society and FFA, saying he has a lot of fun competing in FFA and basketball. Chase is very involved in his community, volunteering to teach Sunday School at church, cl...

Corteva Agriscience U.S. agronomy leader Eric Scherder says Enclosa herbicide provides the first-ever combination of a proprietary encapsulated acetochlor and cloransulam to deliver exceptional weed control with up to four weeks of residual activity. He tells Brownfield farmers will appreciate the systemic control of tough broadleaf weeds and grasses in pre and postemergence applications.&nbs...

Alexis Gotshall was chosen for the Wyffels Corn Belt Award because she shows excellent character and dedication to her school and community. Alexis is currently part of the basketball team, the National Honor Society, and student council. She is also invloved in SADD club, Spanish club, Champions Together, the Kings Courier, 4-H, and serves as president for her FFA chapter. These activities has de...

Brielle Brown was nominated for the Wyffels Corn Belt Award for her dedication and commitment in the classroom and on the court. In school, Brielle plays tennis and participates in track and field. She is also president of her FFA chapter, president of the National Honor Society (NHS), and senior class secretary. Brielle is involved in speech, symphonic band, FCA, and is co-president of Serteen, a...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight gains for corn, soybeans, and wheat, along with what cattle and hogs are looking at to 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 .

As a Wyffels Corn Belt Award winner, Remyngton Fuller shows his passion and commitment through his involvement in his school, community, and the agriculture industry. Remyngton currently plays football and participates in FFA, saying he is a part of organizations and programs he would otherwise not be able to. With football, he has learned to respect his community and represent them with pride. In...

Samantha Nauman was chosen for the Wyffels Corn Belt Award because she shows excellent character and dedication to her school and community. Samantha is involved in swimming, for both her school and club teams, is the president of Student Council, and is class president. She is part of many school organizations, including Robotics Club, Art Club, FCA, the National Honor Society, FBLA, and Mallards...