Brownfield Ag News

On the latest episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett sits down with Jason Isabelle from the Missouri Department of Conservation to preview the state’s upcoming archery season that opens on September 15th. They also discuss some new regulation changes Missouri hunters should be aware of. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early gains in cattle, soybeans, and corn, and the mixed starts for wheat and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are looking at mostly dry weather into mid-month. » Wheat is watching planting and harvest activity. » Cattle are finding some support. » Hogs continue to follow demand signals. Connect with Brownfield Ag News:...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in corn, winter wheat, and cattle, the rebound in soybeans, and the mixed close for hogs. Closing numbers: » December corn $4.10 and ¾ down $.02 » November soybeans $10.23 and ½ up $.02 » October soybean meal $322.40 down $3.40 » October soybean oil 41.69 up 97 points » December Chicago wheat $5.74 and ¾ down $.06 » Octo...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early losses in soybeans, corn, wheat, and cattle, and the mixed open for hogs. What to watch: Soybeans and corn are watching late development weather. Wheat is monitoring the spring wheat harvest and winter wheat planting. Cattle continue to wait for direct business. Hogs remain influenced by pork demand. Connect with Brownfie...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed closes in cattle and hogs and the higher moves for soybeans, corn, and wheat. Closing numbers: » December corn $4.12 and ¾ up $.03 and 1/2 » November soybeans $10.21 and ½ up $.09 and 1/2 » October soybean meal $325.80 up $8.40 » October soybean oil 40.72 down 76 points » December Chicago wheat $5.80 and ¾ up $.14 » Octob...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter has your look at the initial losses in soybeans, the early gains in corn and wheat, and the mixed opens for cattle and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are waiting for next week's USDA numbers. » Wheat is supported by world crop issues. » Cattle are getting ready for direct business. » Hogs remain uncertain about pork demand. Connect with Brownfield Ag...

This week Will and Ben talk expectations for U.S. ag exports for the new marketing year. Market recap (changes on week as of Monday's close): » December 2024 corn up $.15 at $4.01 » December 2025 corn up $.08 at $4.38 » November 2024 soybeans up $.20 at $10.00 » November 2025 soybeans up $.15 at $10.45 » December soybean oil up 1.24 cents at 41.99 cents/lb » December soybean meal up $4.90 at $313....

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter has your look at the gains in soybeans, corn, wheat, cattle, and hogs. Closing numbers: » December corn $4.09 and ¼ up $.08 and 1/4 » November soybeans $10.12 up $.12 » October soybean meal $317.40 up $7.30 » October soybean oil 41.48 down 105 points » December Chicago wheat $5.52 up $.19 and 1/4 » October live cattle $179.27 up $.67 » October lean hogs $82.52...

Illinois corn farmers are feeling the pinch of lower commodity prices. That’s why the Illinois Corn Marketing Board is focused on expanding corn demand. Farmers have seen commodity prices decline rapidly over the past year. Rodney Weinzerl, executive director of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, says near term projections aren’t promising. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

The Inflation Reduction Act created two novel, federal carbon-intensity-based tax credits for biofuels known as the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit and the 40B Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit. On this episode of Seeds of Success, an Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) director says farmers have the chance to claim credits but there are some things they need to know. See Privacy Policy at http...

In this Pods for Profit, Michigan Soybean Committee board member John Burk explains how the checkoff is connecting college students and interns with potential agricultural employers.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Indiana corn and soybean checkoffs invest in programs that help farmers implement environmentally sustainable practices on their operations. Tyler Roush, Indiana field program rep for the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund says sustainability benefits farmers across the state. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Conservation plays a major role in Missouri's agriculture and keeps Missouri farms sustainable. In this Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast, Robert Alpers says his farm in Prairie Home, MO uses conservation methods as a way to save and improve their most valuable resource: their soil. Alpers talks more about what sustainability means to him and the impact it has on how he operates his farm. See Privacy...

While working his land, farmer Robert Alpers in Prairie Home, MO actively thinks about how important his farming methods are to those who will farm after him. Alpers says that conservation on their farm means keeping the soil in place, productive, and ready for the next generation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...

In this week’s Managing for Profit, a partnership with Brevant seeds and Brownfield Ag News, Area Product Manager Craig Solomon says new trait technologies will help farmers win big at harvest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this week's video, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and ag economist Scott Brown talk Quarterly Trade Outlook, U.S. and Canadian Hogs, and Restaurant Performance Index. This week in the markets: Live fed cattle prices are $1.80 lower on the week, while feeder cattle markets were $5.00 to $10.00 higher this week. October live cattle were up $3.10 on the week, and November feeder cattle were up $2.05...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the pre-holiday gains in soybeans, corn, wheat, cattle, and hogs. Closing numbers: » September corn $3.78 up $.06 and 1/4 » September soybeans $9.82 up $.08 and 1/4 » September soybean meal $311.60 up $3.00 » September soybean oil 43.14 down 3 points » September Chicago wheat $5.32 and ¾ up $.07 and 3/4 » October live cattle $178.6...

On the latest episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett talks with the executive director of the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation about the Missouri National Archery in Schools Program and its impact on the state’s youth. Tricia Burkhardt says the program’s state tournament will be held in Branson, Missouri on March 19-22. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher starts for soybeans and corn and the mixed opens in wheat, cattle, and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are seeing new demand. » Wheat's watching harvest and pre-planting weather. » Cattle want to see how much direct trade is left this week. » Hogs are waiting for holiday retail clearance numbers. Connect with Br...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the drop in cattle and the higher moves in soybeans, corn, wheat, and hogs. Closing numbers: » September corn $3.71 and ¾ up $.06 and 1/2 » September soybeans $9.73 and ¾ up $.15 and 1/4 » September soybean meal $308.60 down $2.20 » September soybean oil 43.17 up 137 points » September Chicago wheat $5.25 up $.10 and 3/4 » October...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher opens in soybeans and corn, the initial losses in cattle, and the mixed starts for wheat and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are oversold. » Wheat is consolidating. » Cattle are pressured by a drop in beef. » Hogs are monitoring demand ahead of Labor Day weekend. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in soybeans and corn, the gains in wheat, and mixed cattle and hogs. Closing numbers: » September corn $3.65 and ¼ down $.02 » September soybeans $9.58 and ½ down $.09 » September soybean meal $310.80 down $6.50 » September soybean oil 41.80 up 65 points » September Chicago wheat $5.14 and ¼ up $.06 » October live cattle...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early losses in cattle, soybeans, and corn, the higher start for wheat, and the mixed open in hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are reacting overnight rain. » Wheat is finding new interest near the lows. » Cattle continue to wait for direct business. » Hogs are monitoring pork demand. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » G...

This week Will and Ben discuss the outlook for harvest time grain marketing decisions. Market recap (changes on week as of Monday's close): » September 2024 corn down $.16 at $3.62 » December 2024 corn down $.14 at $3.86 » September 2024 soybeans up $.03 at $9.59 » November 2024 soybeans up $.04 at $9.80 » September soybean oil up 1.23 cents at 41.70 cents/lb » September soybean meal flat at $312....

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher finishes for soybeans, corn, wheat, cattle, and hogs. Closing numbers: » September corn $3.67 and ¼ up $.05 and 1/4 » September soybeans $9.67 and ½ up $.07 and 3/4 » September soybeans $317.30 up $5.20 » September soybean oil 41.15 down 55 points » September Chicago wheat $5.08 and ¼ up $.10 and 1/4 » October live cattl...