Brownfield Ag News

Brownfield's Meghan Grebner interviews Mary Kay Thatcher, senior lead for federal government relations at Syngenta, during the Syngenta Media Summit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week Will and Ben cover the impact of general market factors and upcoming USDA production estimates on crop prices. Market recap (changes on week as of Monday's close): » December 2024 corn up $.02 at $4.26 » December 2025 corn up $.01 at $4.55 » November 2024 soybeans down $.13 at $10.34 » November 2025 soybeans down $.14 at $10.80 » December soybean oil up 1.26 cents at 44.57 cents/lb » Dec...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher finishes in cattle and hogs, the losses in soybeans and corn, and the mixed close for wheat. Closing numbers: » December corn $4.20 and ¾ down $.05 and 1/4 » November soybeans $10.16 and ¼ down $.17 and 3/4 » December soybean meal $323.00 down $1.00 » December soybean oil 43.09 down 148 points » December Chicago wheat $5...

Brownfield's Larry Lee interviews Corey Geiger, CoBank dairy economist, at the 2024 World Dairy Expo. 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 early losses in soybeans, corn, wheat, and the mixed starts in cattle and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are watching the harvest. » Wheat is seeing some profit taking. » Cattle are waiting for direct business. » Hogs are monitoring demand. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfi...

The Illinois Corn Marketing Board utilizes corn checkoff dollars to support the work of the Illinois Livestock Development Group. In this Managing for Profit, Ellen Rahn, board member for the Illinois Corn Growers and Illinois Livestock Development Group, discusses the group’s latest efforts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we'll have an in depth look at the national crop progress report that was released Monday afternoon, a state by state breakdown of state crop reports throughout the Brownfield coverage area, updates on recovery and assistance stemming from Hurricane Helene, and the push for a resolution regarding Mexico's ban on GM corn. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...

In this edition of "Innovations in Agriculture," Brownfield's Brent Barnett talks with Francisco Manzano with Loveland Products, the proprietary company for Nutrien, about a new biocontrol tool for integrated pest management that is in the product pipeline.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brownfield's Carah Hart interviews Missouri cow-calf producer Ketih Baxter at the 2024 Ozark Farm Fest. 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 gains in corn and wheat, and the mixed closes for soybeans, cattle, and hogs. Closing numbers: » December corn $4.26 up $.01 and 1/4 » November soybeans $10.34 down $.03 and 3/4 » December soybean meal $324.00 down $6.50 » December soybean oil 44.57 up 60 points » December Chicago wheat $5.92 and ½ up $.02 and 3/4 » December li...

Missouri Soybeans Merchandising Council Chairmen Mark Lehenbauer says education about the checkoff does a better job of telling the story to the owners of the checkoff. Lehenbauer also says being on the board has helped him understand that these funds are being spent for to further research, demand, and education. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early losses in soybeans and hogs, the gains in cattle, and the mixed opens for corn and wheat. What to watch: Soybeans and corn are watching harvest activity. Wheat is supported by weather concerns. Cattle are watching the distribution of the show list. Hogs are pressured by slow pork demand. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: »...

As farmers make plans for next year’s growing season, Brad Burkhart with Corteva Agriscience says weed management needs to be a priority. He tells Brownfield the types of weeds and when they emerge are considerations, as well as herbicide resistance. And Burkhart says Corteva is launching a Group 15 product called Enversa new for 2025! Learn more at Corteva.us/Enversa .  See Privacy Poli...

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we hear from industry experts regarding the stoppage of a port strike along the East and Gulf Coast, farm organizations discussing proposed changes to the federal milk marketing order system, legislative updates regarding the 45Z tax credit for biofuels, crop harvest updates throughout the Midwest, and efforts to push back against Proposition 12. See Privacy P...

Brownfield's Larry Lee interviews Damir Abitayev, a dairy farmer from Kazakhstan, at the 2024 World Dairy Expo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On the latest episode of Outdoor Adventures, it’s part 2 of our conversation with Iowa hunter Kent Boucher, host of the First Gen Hunter Podcast. He talks with Brownfield’s Brent Barnett about how he maps out his hunts during Iowa’s early muzzleloader season in mid-October. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...

Brownfield's Meghan Grebner interviews Ram Ramalingam about ATLAS at the 2024 Syngenta Media Summit in Greensboro, North Carolina. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Tatum Hunt was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field and court. The thing she loves most about high school sports is her teammates and how unified her teams are. To her, it feels like a family. Tatum is involved in both travel and school softball, volleyball, Athletic Ambassadors, SALT, DECA, National Art and Honors Society. She also participat...

Brownfield's Larry Lee interviews South Carolina Farm Bureau president Harry Ott at the 2024 World Dairy Expo. 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 sessions for cattle and hogs and the down days for soybeans, corn, and wheat. Closing numbers: » December corn $4.28 and ¼ down $.04 and 1/4 » November soybeans $10.46 down $.10 » December soybean meal $332.50 down $7.90 » December soybean oil 44.53 up 89 points » December Chicago wheat $6.03 and ½ down $.11 and 3/4 » Dec...

Brownfield's Meghan Grebner interviews Jeff Cecil, head of marketing for crop protection at Syngenta, during the 2024 Syngenta Media Summit in Greensboro, North Carolina. 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 declines in soybeans, cattle, and hogs, and the mixed opens for corn and wheat. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are watching U.S. harvest activity. » Wheat is monitoring weather issues. » Cattle are waiting for direct business. » Hogs are down on cash and wholesale pressure. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest...

Brownfield's Larry Lee interviews Audrey Donahoe, National Dairy Council president, at the 2024 World Dairy Expo. 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 gains in corn, wheat, and cattle, and the mixed finishes for soybeans and hogs. Closing numbers: » December corn $4.32 and ½ up $.03 and 1/2 » November soybeans $10.56 down $.01 and 1/4 » December soybean meal $340.40 down $7.10 » December soybean oil 43.64 up 73 points » December Chicago wheat $6.15 and ¼ up $.16 and 1/4 » Dec...