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In this Behind the Dollar Podcast, Joe Serbus, a Renville County farmer and former Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council chair, talks more about checkoff efforts and getting the youth more involved with the agriculture industry. 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 what USDA's strong corn production estimates mean for the market. Market recap (changes on week as of Monday's close): » December 2024 corn up $.03 at $4.10 » December 2025 corn up $.03 at $4.48 » November 2024 soybeans down $.14 at $10.04 » November 2025 soybeans down $.06 at $10.57 » December soybean oil down 1.37 cents at 39.11 cents/lb » December soybean meal up...

Keely Wasteney was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court and field. Her favorite things about high school sports are the community support, the competitiveness of the sports, bonding with her teammates, and spending time with friends. Keely is involved in softball, basketball, track, and FFA. She is also involved in Ringgold Ranchers 4H Club an...

The Illinois Corn Marketing Board continues to utilize corn checkoff dollars to support the Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom program. In this Managing for Profit, Kevin Daugherty, director of Illinois Ag in the Classroom, discusses the importance of this effort. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The third week of September is National Farm Safety Week. On this episode of Seeds of Success, an Iowa Soybean Association leader discusses the importance of on-farm safety for soybean farmers during harvest season and throughout the year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this Pods for Profit, we’ll hear from the Michigan Soybean Committee about sponsoring the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition’s recent Biodiesel on the Riverwalk event and work decarbonizing Detroit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jordan Berg was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field and rink. What she loves most about high school sports is the opportunity to grow as an individual. Throughout her time in sports, she has learned the value of hard work, persistence, and teamwork. These traits have allowed Jordan to grow into the person she is today. She is involved in FFA,...

Macy Cross was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court and field. She loves high school sports because she enjoys playing as a team for a bigger purpose. She is grateful for all the life lessons that team sports have taught her and the bond she and her teammates form throughout the season. Macy is involved in FFA as the Co-President, National Hon...

Tate Miller was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. One thing he loves most about high school sports is being able to compete with his brothers, cousins, and closest friends. He also loves representing his town and school. Tate participates in football, wrestling, track and field, National Honor Society, FFA, and student council, and is his...

Trevor Stearns was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the court and field. The thing he loves most about high school sports is the competition and giving his best every day. Trevor is involved in many activities, including cross country, basketball, track and field, band, foreign language club, FFA, church youth group, and a competitive basketball clu...

Lindsey Lund was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Lindsey enjoys the atmosphere and community she has found in high school sports. She has found that you have to work for what you want, as nothing is freely given to you. She has learned these lessons while playing volleyball, basketball, and golf and while participating in choir and orche...

Philip Vander Lugt was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the court, field, and course. He loves high school sports because of the relationships he’s developed with his teammates, and he enjoys the competitiveness. Philp stays busy with football, basketball, and golf, but in his spare time, he’s involved in the school play, school band, and National H...

Ace Studer was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. The thing he loves most about high school sports is that it gives him the opportunity to better himself as a human, enjoy a sport, and represent his community. Ace is involved in FFA, band, jazz band, choir, Quizbowl, and baseball. He also participates in Boy Scouts, 4-H, Sons of the America...

Jamison Kramersmeier was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the court and field. One thing he loves most about high school sports is the rewarding feeling of hard work and seeing it pay off when he wins. Jamison competes in football, baseball, basketball, track and field, and golf. He is also involved in the fall play and the spring musical. In his fr...

Morgan Brown was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the mat and field. She enjoys working with her teammates to accomplish their goals. The satisfaction of being on a team with respect and love of the sports she plays is a tremendous feeling to her. Morgan is involved in FFA, FCCLA, Green Bandana Project, robotics, soccer, wrestling, cheerleading, stu...

Hayden Steele 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 high school sports is how they are constantly pushing her to be better. Whether that is being a better person, friend, or dancer, the coaches and the sport help her grow. Hayden loves this about her team because it translates into her other passions such as...

On the latest episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett sits down with Nebraska hunter Jake Wilkins, founder and CEO of Exact Archery. More than a year ago, Jake was on our show discussing his leap of faith developing his own archery company that specializes in broadhead production. He tells Brownfield he’s seen significant growth over the past year as he continues his mission to i...

Sustainable soybean production is within reach. Missouri Soybeans staff is dedicated to helping farmers with conservation farming to achieve sustainability. MO Soybeans offers assistance with the adoption of conservation-related practices, such as how to navigate cost-share programs, helps farmers get in touch with local technical assistance providers in their area who can walk the farm with them,...

Missouri Soybeans Conservation Programs Manager Brady Lichtenberg says every acre of the Farm for Soy Innovation is being put to productive use. He says they are using the land as a test bed for cover crops, no-till, and wildlife habitats. Producers are also encouraged to visit the farm to see how conservation strategies can be used on their own farmland. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...

Heavy rains occurred across the Midwest this spring, and Corteva Agriscience Nutrient Maximizer Strategic Account Manager Ty Stender says depending on when fertilizer was applied and total rainfall, corn fields might have lost more nitrogen this season. He tells Brownfield that fall applications will be important this year.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

The Indiana Corn Marketing Council and the corn checkoff helps create demand and expand marketing opportunities for Indiana farmers. JR Roesner, a farmer and board member says they're promoting different uses of corn. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this livestock market update video, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and agriculture economist Scott Brown talk about Retail Prices, Supply and Demand numbers, Consumer Sentiment, and more. This week in the markets: Live fed cattle prices are $0.50 lower on the week, and feeder cattle markets were $1.00 to $3.00 lower this week. October live cattle were up $2.30 on the week, and October feeder cattl...

The Compeer Financial Appraisal Report discusses all things farm real estate including land prices, auction information, and appraisal analysis. Listen to this episode with Compeer Financial Certified Appraiser Andrew Wendlandt, based in central Minnesota. Compeer is dedicated to enhancing life and agriculture in rural America. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins looks at the higher closes in cattle and soybeans, the losses in hogs, and the mixed closes for wheat and hogs. Closing numbers: » December corn $4.06 up $.01 and 1/4 » November soybeans $10.10 and ¾ up $.10 and 1/4 » October soybean meal $318.90 up $2.90 » October soybean oil 40.33 up 55 points » December Chicago wheat $5.78 and ½ down ¾ cent » Oc...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early gains in soybeans, corn, and wheat, the mixed start for cattle, and the initial losses in hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are waiting for yield changes. » Wheat could see smaller U.S. ending stocks. » Cattle are getting ready for widespread direct trade. » Hogs are down on slow domestic pork demand. Connect with...