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Brownfield's Meghan Grebner interviews Heath Billingsley, Syngenta's head of supply chain operations for North America, at the 2024 Syngenta Media Summit in Greensboro, NC. 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 starts for corn and wheat, the mixed opens in cattle and hogs, and the early losses in soybeans. What to watch: » Corn and soybeans are watching the U.S. harvest. » Wheat is supported by world weather issues. » Cattle are waiting for direct business. » Hogs continue to monitor wholesale trade. Connect with Brownfield Ag...

The DEKALB brand will offer 25 new corn products for next season, including expanded SmartStax PRO products and more. In this Managing for Profit, DEKLAB Brand Manager Jamie Horton discusses the brand's product lineup for 2025.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brownfield's Larry Lee interviews Zippy Duvall, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, 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 .

This week Will and Ben look at the importance of U.S. port strikes and the impact of the farm bill's expiration. Market recap (changes on week as of Monday's close): » December 2024 corn up $.11 at $4.24 » December 2025 corn up $.04 at $4.54 » November 2024 soybeans up $.18 at $10.57 » November 2025 soybeans up $.15 at $10.94 » December soybean oil up 1.47 cents at 43.31 cents/lb » December soybea...

Brownfield's Erin Anderson interviews NASDA CEO Ted McKinney at the 2024 NASDA Annual Meeting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Illinois Corn Marketing Board utilizes corn checkoff dollars to support the work of the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center. In this Managing for Profit, Daniel Mahoney, president of Southern Illinois University, which houses the Center, discusses the group’s latest efforts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

Brownfield's Meghan Grebner interviews Seth Crawford, senior vice president and general manager for PTx. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Blake Brancel was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field and course. What she loves most about high school sports is the sense of community she creates with her teammates and coaches. Being part of track and field and cross country gives her a sense of belonging. The support of everyone on her team pushes her to become better and better as the y...

Everett Larsen was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field and court. What he loves most about high school sports is competing while playing alongside his friends. Everett is involved in soccer and basketball and is an FFA officer. He has done many state and national activities through FFA such as State and National Convention. While he is not pl...

Jerrad Wallman was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the court and course. The thing he loves most about high school sports is how it brings people together. The social connections he makes throughout the winter are a fun part of basketball. Whether he is having a winning season or a challenging season, people come together to cheer him and his team...

Taylor Barton was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court and field. What she loves most about high school sports is participating as a part of a team where she can work alongside other people who have the same goals as her. She also enjoys teaching and working with the young athletes in her community through camps and youth leagues. Taylor is a...

Charlie Holmes was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. The thing she loves most about playing a high school sport is her teammates. She has spent the last four years working hard and playing her best alongside 16 players who genuinely feel like a second family to her. Charlie is involved in volleyball and helps run the camps for the younger...

Brennen Thooft was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion in and out of band. He feels it is important to be active in high school activities and loves being a part of a group that all have similar goals and interests and work together as a team. Additionally, activities encourage him to step out of his comfort zone and try something new. As a part of the pep band,...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed closes in cattle and hogs, the gains in corn and wheat, and the losses in soybeans. Closing numbers: » December corn $4.24 and ¾ up $.06 and 3/4 » November soybeans $10.57 down $.08 and 3/4 » October soybean meal $344.30 up $.60 » October soybean oil 43.51 up 133 points » December Chicago wheat $5.84 up $.04 » October liv...

Adysen Poppen was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field and court. What she loves most about high school sports is spending time together, lifting weights, working out, practicing, and playing games with her teammates. The friendships she has formed on the court continue off the court as well. Sports have also taught her important lessons about...

Adysen Poppen was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field and court. What she loves most about high school sports is spending time together, lifting weights, working out, practicing, and playing games with her teammates. The friendships she has formed on the court continue off the court as well. Sports have also taught her important lessons about...

Azaria McDonough was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field and court. What she loves most about high school sports is the team aspect and working together to achieve a goal. Azaria is involved in volleyball, softball, basketball, track, student council, and the National Honor Society. In her free time, she volunteers at her local town celebrati...

Brayden Rice was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field and mat. What he loves most about high school sports are the life lessons he learns and the bonds he creates with his teammates. Brayden competes in football, wrestling, and track. He also participates in 4-H, aiding a classroom and helping coach a club of younger wrestlers. He is also invo...

Brownfield's Erin Anderson interviews Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig at the 2024 NASDA Annual Meeting. 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 and corn, the gains in cattle and wheat, and the mixed open for hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are watching the harvest. » Wheat is monitoring winter wheat planting. » Cattle are waiting for this week's show list. » Hogs want to see sustained pork demand. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get...

In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Director of Outreach and Education Baylee Asbury talks more about harvest lunch giveaways and the discussions they are having with farmers about the checkoff affecting their bottom line. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council wants to show gratitude to those who pay the checkoff. One of the ways Missouri Soybeans connects with soybean farmers and their crews face-to-face is through harvest lunches. Staff members can talk with farmers and answer questions regarding the soy checkoff. One of the major talking points this season is checkoff sellback. Learn more about checkoff inve...

Before making a seed purchasing decision, Corteva Agriscience Enlist field specialist Scott Jungman says there are several questions a grower should ask. He tells Brownfield answers to weed control, pest management, and yield potential need to be sought.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and livestock economist Scott Brown talks Cold Storage and the USDA's Quarterly Hog Inventory reports. This week in the markets: Live fed cattle prices are $2.10 higher on the week, and feeder cattle markets were steady to $2.00 higher this week. October live cattle were up $1.25 on the week, and October feeder cattle were up $3.45 on the week. Choice box beef was $2.90...