Brownfield Ag News

Headlines on the latest episode of Agriculture Today on Brownfield include: A preview of this week’s Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa Credit conditions remain tight as bankruptcies continue to rise The latest USDA crop conditions reports from across the Midwest A check-in from the Nebraska State Fair Illinois cash rents expected to decline slightly…maybe See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...

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 David Wasserman of the Cook Political Report about what the 2026 elections could mean for control of Congress and the future of ag policy, including the farm bill. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight losses in wheat, the mostly lower trade in soybeans and corn, and how cattle and hogs could start the last trading day of August 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 cattle, corn, and hogs, the losses in wheat, and the mixed close for soybeans See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

What would make an experienced bowhunter put down modern equipment and pick up a traditional longbow? In this episode of the Outdoor Adventures Podcast , host Brent Barnett sits down with Iowa outdoorsman Caleb Drake to discuss his journey into traditional archery ahead of the upcoming deer season. Caleb shares what inspired him to make the switch to a longbow, the challenges he's faced while lear...

Stories on this episode include: -The nation’s largest ag cooperative, CHS, is partnering with a major phosphate fertilizer producer to build a fertilizer production facility in Louisiana by the end of the decade. -A market analyst says the rally in corn heading into harvest is unusual.  -A pair of farmers say they’re frustrated by the lack of clarity surrounding the Trump administration’s bi...

This week Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and Mississippi State University Extension ag economist Josh Maples discuss recent trends in cattle and beef markets, impacts of trade policies, drought conditions, and market uncertainties. They provide essential insights for producers and industry stakeholders navigating volatile market conditions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

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

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the Friday gains in wheat, soybeans, hogs, and corn, and the end-of-the-week decline 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: -The CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation says increased dairy processing in the U.S. is helping increase demand for producers.  -Some Iowa producers are urging Congress to address Proposition 12 as lawmakers work toward a new five-year farm bill. -The recent runup in commodity prices is providing opportunity for farmers to mitigate some risk.  -...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mostly higher overnight trade in wheat, the profit taking in corn and soybeans, 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 higher moves in cattle, soybeans, and wheat, the lower trade in corn, 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 today's show include: -Some ag groups are asking President Trump to reverse a proposed plan to import beef that he says would lower prices for consumers.  -A California cattle feeder says the reopening of the border to live cattle imports from Mexico is a welcome first step.  -An ag economist says global export and shipping challenges could continue to be supportive for the U....

What if getting a four-year ag degree didn't mean leaving your community—or your operation? On this week's episode of Brownfield's Next Gen Podcast, Kellan Heavican and Erin Anderson sit down with Jason Ellis and Sydney Flax of Kansas State University to talk about K-State's new bachelor's degree in diversified agriculture. The program is designed to give students a broad foundation across agricul...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher overnight trade in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and how cattle and hogs could open 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 wheat, soybeans, hogs, and corn, along with the mostly higher finish for 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: -An ag economist says he doesn’t expect much relief from high diesel prices anytime soon.  -The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says diesel prices are eroding margins for cattle producers. -There’s potential for some corn and soybean varieties to be in tight supply next year.  -U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is criticizing the Trump adm...

In this episode of Innovations in Agriculture, Markus Braaten, senior technical agronomist at Yara North America talks with Brownfield anchor/reporter Carah Hart. The topic: Did it Pay? Measuring Nutrient Efficiency.  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 declines in soybeans, corn, and wheat, 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 .

Facing challenges that threaten yield potential is a constant battle for farmers and their crops. In this Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update, agronomist Craig Langemeier says the company's latest genetics provide farmers with a selection of hybrids 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 losses in cattle and hogs, the gains in corn and soybeans, and the mixed close for 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: -US Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says she supports President Trump's proposal to temporarily ease restrictions on imported beef. -Some members of Iowa's congressional delegation are raising concerns about President Trump's proposal to temporarily increase imported beef supplies. -A dairy market analyst says recent closures of beef processing plants are pressuring pr...

Minnesota Pork director of public policy and strategy Lauren Servick says producers can participate in an on-farm sustainability report and qualify for a grant. Minnesota Pork president Todd Selvick, a pig farmer from southern Minnesota, says he’s completed the report and sees several practical benefits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://...

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 Don Hannaford of Rural Minds about financial stress in farm country, rural mental health, and how federal policy can help address those challenges.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...

As the growing season nears the finish line, Brevant Seeds retail sales agronomist Brianna Gehrig says farmers in northwestern Illinois dealt with a wet spring and rainy June. She tells Brownfield growers can use those challenges to help make strategic seed selections for next year.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...