Brownfield Ag News

Jason Zeeb was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the court and field. What he loves most about high school sports is being able to compete with his teammates. Playing high school sports has taught him how important teamwork, leadership, discipline, self-confidence, dedication, and respect are to having a successful season. Jason expressed how sports...

Owen Willoby was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field and course. What he loves most about high school sports is the competition. He enjoys competing against other people and wants to challenge himself to be better in each race. Owen has enjoyed becoming a leader on both teams and likes encouraging the younger teammates. Owen is involved in cr...

Kylie Mann was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court and field. High school sports are special to her because they offer a unique blend of passion, community, and personal growth. What she loves most is seeing how they bring people together. Athletes can discover their strengths and learn important life lessons, all while having fun and making...

Sidney Erickson was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court and course. What Sidney loves most about high school sports is that they give her beneficial life skills and have taught her to work hard with teammates and develop connections. She has had the opportunity to learn something new every day, just like in class. Sidney is involved in basket...

Korbin Mastin was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite things about high school sports are being part of a team and pushing himself and his team to improve and reach their goals. Korbin participates in soccer, FFA, FCA, 4-H, and community activities, including the fair. To Korbin, agriculture means life. He and his family use the...

Noah Walker was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the course and track. He participates in cross country, track, and soccer. Noah's favorite thing about high school sports is representing his school and community as well as making friends outside of competition. Outside of sports, Noah participates in student council, Key Club, 4-H, his church youth...

Elizabeth Brunswick was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the course and court. The thing she loves most about high school sports is developing real bonds with her teammates and competing with community support. Elizabeth participates in basketball, cross country, National Honor Society, FFA, 4-H, livestock judging, and travel basketball. She also vo...

Preston Kennedy was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field and court. What he enjoys most about high school sports is the friends he makes along the way. Preston is involved in football and track and is the manager for girls’ basketball team. Outside of sports, he participates in FFA, 4-H and shows livestock, including being a 2022 Governor's Ch...

Jace Johnson was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field and court. Something he loves most about high school sports is his team’s encouragement to push and work harder every day. Jace participates in football, basketball, track, FFA, and 4-H, while also volunteering in the community. To Jace, agriculture means dedication and commitment every sin...

Cole Fehr was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field and court. Cole loves being part of a team, having his teammates’ backs, and spending time with his best friends while playing sports. Cole is involved in football, track, speech, FFA, National Honor Society, choir, drama, and weightlifting. In his free time, he volunteers for his church and w...

Lucas Kral was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field and mat. The things he loves most about high school sports are competing, representing his community, and serving as a good role model for younger kids. He has gained leadership skills and good work ethic and determination through sports. Lucas participates in football, wrestling, track, and...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher start to the week for soybeans, corn, wheat, cattle, and hogs. Closing numbers: » December corn $4.13 and ½ up $.11 and 3/4 » November soybeans $10.39 and ¼ up $.27 and 1/4 » October soybean meal $328.70 up $9.50 » October soybean oil 42.62 up 46 points » December Chicago wheat $5.82 and ½ up $.14 » October live cattle $...

Brownfield's Mark Dorenkamp interviews Michael Porter, John Deere's go to market manger for large tractors and tillage, at the 2024 Farm Progress Show. 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 in soybeans, corn, wheat, and cattle, and the mixed open for hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are watching harvest delays. » Wheat is finding some new buying interest. » Cattle are getting a look at the show list. » Hogs are waiting for key USDA reports. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag...

Missouri farmer Robert Alpers gives Brownfield advice about applying conservation farming practices and says a good way to measure success is to look at the soil. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Before making a seed purchasing decision, Corteva Agriscience Enlist field specialist Scott Jungman says there are several questions a grower should ask. He gives 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 .

This week, Meghan Grebner and livestock economist Scott Brown talk Livestock Slaughter and Cattle on Feed numbers. This week in the markets: Live fed cattle prices are $0.70 higher on the week, and feeder cattle markets were $2.00 to $7.00 higher this week. October live cattle were up $4.95 on the week, and October feeder cattle were up $4.55 on the week. Choice box beef was $5.30 lower this week....

On the latest episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett sits down with Minnesota hunter Shane Simpson to talk about archery season, dog tracking, and some of the features hunters can use on the TRAKR app. 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 closes in cattle, hogs, and wheat, and the lower finishes for soybeans and corn. Closing numbers: » December corn $4.01 and ¾ down $.04 » November soybeans $10.12 down $.01 and 1/4 » October soybean meal $317.40 down $2.50 » October soybean oil 41.36 up 43 points » December Chicago wheat $5.68 and ½ up $.03 » October live...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the lower opens in soybeans, corn, and cattle, the gains in wheat, and the mixed start for hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are watching the harvest. » Wheat is oversold. » Cattle are waiting for direct trade, on feed numbers. » Hogs remain uncertain about pork demand. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag ne...

The farm bill covers more than just crops and livestock. In this episode of the Compeer Financial Podcast, Perry Aasness, vice president of legislative affairs, talks about the current and future farm bills, the priorities legislation should focus on, and how farm bill fatigue may affect the legislation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher close in cattle, the losses in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and the mixed end to the day for hogs. Closing numbers: » December corn $4.05 and ¾ down $.07 » November soybeans $10.13 and ¼ down ¾ cent » October soybean meal $319.90 up $2.00 » October soybean oil 41.75 up 76 points » December Chicago wheat $5.65 and ½ down $....

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early losses in soybeans and wheat, the gains in cattle, and the mixed opens for corn and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are watching yield results. » Wheat's seeing a correction. » Cattle are waiting for direct trade and the on feed numbers. » Hogs continue to monitor domestic demand. Connect with Brownfield Ag News:...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed finishes for cattle, hogs, corn, and wheat, and the higher close in soybeans. Closing numbers: » December corn $4.12 and ¾ up ¼ cent » November soybeans $10.14 up $.08 » October soybean meal $317.90 down $.10 » October soybean oil 40.99 up 44 points » December Chicago wheat $5.75 and ¾ unchanged » October live cattle $178...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher opens in soybeans, corn, and wheat, the lower start in cattle, and the mixed hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are watching early yield reports. » Wheat's a little oversold. » Cattle are waiting for direct cash business. » Hogs are monitoring cash and wholesale trade. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the lat...