Brownfield Ag News

 Top stories on this episode include: - Oilseed processors exploring crops beyond soybeans - More reaction on the Harvest Fuel Relief Program - Farmers continue to contemplate when to purchase inputs - Crop diversity key to global food security - And more from the National FFA Convention & 2026 Borlaug International Dialogue See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...

What does it take to build a dairy legacy that lasts for generations? On this episode of the Next Gen Podcast, Brownfield’s Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican talk with Indiana dairy farmer Sanne Goltstein, whose family moved from the Netherlands to the United States in pursuit of opportunity and built a thriving dairy operation that now milks 1,750 cows. Goltstein shares how her family's passion f...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight losses in corn, soybeans, and wheat, along with what might influence cattle and hogs 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 gains in cattle, the mixed close for corn, and the losses in hogs, soybeans, and wheat December corn $4.63 and ¼ up $.01 and 1/4 November soybeans $12.45 and ¼ down $.03 December soybean meal $348.30 down $.40 December soybean oil 65.97 down 76 points December Chicago wheat $6.28 and ¼ down $.15 December live cattle $23...

Stories on this episode include: - Details on the administration’s Harvest Relief Program - Farmers: Input cost hikes negating pre-harvest rally gains - Ag behind pace to meet global demand in 2050 - The latest from the National FFA Convention - Reports from the 2026 Borlaug International Dialogue See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...

A primary goal of the Illinois corn checkoff is driving corn demand. Terry Smith, vice chair of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board and Adams County farmer, explains some of that work is investing in new uses. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Minnesota pig farmer Todd Selvick serves as president of the Minnesota Pork Board and Minnesota Pork Producers Association. He says with October being Pork Month, this is a great time to celebrate pork producers and the versatility of pork products. 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 gain in cattle, mixed session for hogs, and the losses in corn, soybeans, and wheat December corn $4.62 down $.05 November soybeans $12.48 and ¼ down $.05 and 1/4 December soybean meal $348.70 down $6.10 December soybean oil 66.73 up 4 points December Chicago wheat $6.43 and ¼ down $.12 December live cattle $230.17 up $2.15 Dec...

Stories on this episode include: The lead dairy economist at CoBank says he expects dairy replacement numbers to rebound in 2027. All eyes are on the placement number in Friday’s Cattle on Feed report. A former chief economist with the USDA says it’s likely U.S. farmers will plant more winter wheat acres this fall.  Tight margins continue to make rising input costs a major source of frustrati...

Farmland sales appear to be lagging in southeastern Minnesota, but values remain strong. Will year-end activity change the picture? Explore the 2026 outlook! For now, land values in southeastern Minnesota continue to show strength, even as the pace of sales has slowed. The question is whether the coming months will bring enough activity to close the gap and provide a more complete view of 2026. Wh...

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 Minnesota Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen about mounting farm financial pressures, rising input costs, trade uncertainty, and the importance of a long-term U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement renewal.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva...

Corteva Agriscience Technical Field Agronomist Joe Bolte says the first thing new users of the Enlist weed control system need to know is that it offers the best platform for current and future control of the toughest weeds they face.   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 modest overnight losses in corn and soybeans, the mixed trade in wheat, and what cattle and hogs will be watching 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 .

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at Monday's mostly higher trade 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 .

In this episode of Innovations in Agriculture, Brownfield’s Carah Hart visits with Marcus Broughton, senior technical agronomist at Yara North America, about the importance of soil sampling after harvest. They discuss best practices for collecting representative samples, interpreting soil test results, evaluating pH and nutrient levels, and using the information to fine-tune fertility programs. Br...

Stories on this episode include: The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is asking farmers to share their concerns about the impacts of proposed transmission line projects that stretch across three states in the Upper Midwest. An ag economist says this year's large crop is forcing farmers to rethink how they market and move grain.  Jackie Moore with Joplin Regional Stockyards in Missouri says he...

In this episode, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and ag economist, Charley Martinez, Director of the King Ranch Institute of Ranch Management discuss current livestock market trends, feed outlooks, retail beef prices, and input costs. Martinez provides valuable insights for producers navigating market fluctuations and planning for the future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at Friday's mostly higher move in cattle, the gains in hogs, and the losses in corn, soybeans, and wheat December corn $4.74 and ¼ down $.03 and 3/4 November soybeans $12.61 and ¼ down $.01 and 3/4 December soybean meal $357.10 down $2.70 December soybean oil 67.13 down 2 points December Chicago wheat $6.60 and ½ down $.09 and 1/2 Dec...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight losses in corn and soybeans, the mixed trade in wheat, and what might influence cattle and hog trade 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 John Deere Foundation is investing $18.5 million over the next three years to help strengthen the connection between farmers and food banks. Some Nebraska farmers say they’re in disbelief that USDA sharply increased the state’s projected corn yield in the latest supply and demand report. A long-time agricultural economist says global food production faces two p...

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

As combines continue rolling across the Corn Belt, growers are gathering some of the most valuable information they’ll use to make decisions for next season. On this episode of Digging into Innovation, Syngenta Corn Technical Product Lead Todd McRoberts explains why this year's top-performing hybrid may not necessarily be the best choice for 2027. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at Thursday's gains 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 this episode include: -An ag economist says record-high diesel prices are forcing farmers to take a closer look at their grain marketing plans this fall. -The US Department of Energy is investing $60 million dollars to help the ag industry diversify its chemical and fertilizer production.  -Record farm program payments are raising questions about the effectiveness of the federal fa...

What does the next generation of agriculture need to succeed? In this episode of the Next Gen Podcast, Brownfields Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican explore how one Michigan pilot project is challenging traditional thinking around risk, profitability and crop insurance. Tina Owens with TIFF and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Tim Boring discuss a first-of-its-kind...