Brownfield Ag News

In this Weekly Livestock Market Update, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri ag economist Scott Brown provide insight on Restaurant Performance, land values, jobs data and more. This week in the markets: Live fed cattle prices are $0.50 lower on the week, and feeder cattle markets were uneven this week from down $4.00 to up $4.00. October live cattle...

On the latest episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett sits down with John Tate, a man who spent many years filming and producing deer hunts for Team Realtree and the Monster Bucks video series. From the Perlitz Ranch in Texas, to the Milk River in Montana, John takes us on a journey of memories working alongside Bill Jordan, David Blanton, and Michael Waddell. See Privacy Policy...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the end of the week losses in cattle and hogs and the gains in soybeans, corn, and wheat. Closing numbers: » September corn $3.86 and ½ up $.04 and 1/2 » September soybeans $10.18 up $.09 » September soybean meal $333.70 up $5.70 » September soybean oil 41.68 down 79 points » September Chicago wheat $5.39 up $.07 » October live cat...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher moves in soybeans, corn, and wheat, the losses in cattle, and the mixed start for hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and wheat continue to focus on crop weather » Corn is due for a bounce » Cattle are waiting for direct business » Hogs are watching demand factors Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: ht...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher close in wheat, the mixed finish for hogs, and the losses in soybeans, corn, and cattle. Closing numbers: » September corn $3.82 down ¾ cent » September soybeans $10.09 down $.05 and 1/2 » September soybean meal $328.00 up $.70 » September soybean oil 42.47 down 79 points » September Chicago wheat $5.32 up $.04 and 3/4 »...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early gains in hogs, the initial losses in soybeans, corn, and cattle, and the mixed start for wheat. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are keeping an eye on weather impacts. » Wheat continues to keep an eye on development weather and harvest activity. » Cattle are waiting for direct business to get underway. » Hogs are seeing...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the gains in soybeans and hogs, the losses in corn, and the mixed closes in wheat and cattle. Closing numbers: » September corn $3.82 and ¾ down $.06 » August soybeans $10.28 and ½ up $.01 and 1/4 » August soybean meal $354.10 up $2.10 » August soybean oil 43.30 up 55 points » September Chicago wheat $5.27 and ¼ up $.03 and 1/4 » A...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early gains in soybeans, the losses in cattle, and the mixed opens for corn, wheat, and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans, corn continue to monitor development conditions » Wheat is consolidating, also with an eye on weather » Cattle continue to wait for direct business » Hogs are monitoring demand Connect with Brownfield Ag News...

Will and Ben look at several economic factors influencing ag markets, and a potential spark in wheat markets. Market recap (changes on week as of Monday's close): » September 2024 corn down $.04 at $3.96 » December 2024 corn down $.03 at $4.12 » September 2024 soybeans down $.34 at $10.30 » November 2024 soybeans down $.29 at $10.39 » September soybean oil down 3.64 cents at 42.58 cents/lb » Septe...

Demand is on the rise for soybean oil, but more production also means more soybean meal.  In this Pods for Profit, Michigan Soybean Committee President Mark Senk discusses what that means for farmers and the role of exports. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In August, Soybean Month in Iowa brings attention to the versatile crop responsible for feeding and fueling the world. On this episode, an ISA director discusses the different ways soy impacts consumers around the world. 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 wheat, the mostly firm finish for corn, and the losses in soybeans, cattle, and hogs. Closing numbers: » September corn $3.96 and ¼ up $.01 and 3/4 » August soybeans $10.54 and ¾ down $.22 and 3/4 » August soybean meal $355.50 up $2.20 » August soybean oil 42.84 down 82 points » September Chicago wheat $5.31 up $.07 an...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early losses in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and the mixed opens for cattle and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are down, still wary of crop stress. » Wheat also looking at potential crop stress in some areas. » Cattle are waiting to see how this week's direct business shapes up. » Hogs continue to monitor domestic deman...

Missouri Soybeans Farm Operations Director Clayton Light reveals that the Bay Farm Research Facility has been renamed Farm for Soy Innovation. He says this new name accurately conveys their research mission to keep soybean farmers competitive into the future with other states and countries. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

This week, Meghan Grebner and University of Tennessee ag economist Charley Martinez talk live cattle futures jumping more than $5 on the week, Livestock Slaughter, and Cold Storage. This week in the markets: Live fed cattle prices were up $2 compared to a week ago. August live cattle were up $5.47 compared to week, and August feeder cattle were up $2.23 on the week. Choice box beef was $313.11 at...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mostly higher closes in cattle and hogs and the losses in soybeans, corn, and wheat. Closing numbers: » September corn $3.94 and ½ down $.11 and 1/2 » August soybeans $10.77 and ½ down $.38 and 1/2 » August soybean meal $353.30 up $.90 » August soybean oil 43.66 down 215 points » September Chicago wheat $5.23 and ½ down $.14 an...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed opens in wheat, cattle, and hogs, and the initial losses in corn and soybeans. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn continue to follow weather forecasts. » Wheat's watching late winter wheat harvest and spring wheat development. » Cattle are waiting for the rest of the week's direct business. » Hogs are monitoring domestic...

There is a growing interest in mixed flow dryers as farmers continue to navigate narrow farm margins. In this Managing for Profit, Jeff Cruzen, AGI dryer business development representative says there’s a way to make energy efficient mixed flow grain dryers even more eco-friendly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher moves in soybeans, corn, and cattle, the losses in wheat, and the mixed close for hogs. Closing numbers: » September corn $4.06 up $.02 and 1/4 » August soybeans $11.16 up $.05 » August soybean meal $352.40 up $9.00 » August soybean oil 45.81 down 21 points » September Chicago wheat $5.37 and ¾ down $.09 and 1/4 » August...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher opens in soybeans, corn, and hogs, the early losses in wheat, and the mixed start for cattle. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn continue to watch development weather » Wheat is down on a slow week for exports » Cattle want to see direct business develop » Hogs continue to follow the wholesale trend Connect with Brownfie...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the modestly higher moves in corn and hogs, the lower trade in soybeans, and the mixed sessions for wheat and cattle. Closing numbers: » September corn $4.03 and ¾ up $.01 and 1/4 » August soybeans $11.11 down $.06 and 1/2 » August soybean meal $343.40 up $.70 » August soybean oil 46.02 down 64 points » September Chicago wheat $5.4...

On the latest episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett talks to Iowa DNR biologist Jim Coffey about the state’s deer, turkey, and pheasant populations. Coffey also shares some tips for first-time public land hunters. 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 weakness in soybeans, the firm move in corn, and the mixed starts for wheat, cattle, and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn continue to watch development weather » The wildcard for wheat is global weather » Cattle futures are waiting for direct business to get defined » Hogs are monitoring wholesale pork business Co...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the gains in cattle and hogs, the losses in wheat, and the mostly higher closes for soybeans and corn. Closing numbers: » September corn $4.02 and ½ up $.02 and 1/4 » August soybeans $11.17 and ½ down ¼ cent » August soybean meal $342.70 down $.90 » August soybean oil 46.66 down 34 points » September Chicago wheat $5.42 and ¾ down...

This week Will and Ben breakdown the future role of U.S. crops in the Chinese export market. Market recap (changes on week as of Monday's close): » September 2024 corn up $.10 at $4.00 » December 2024 corn up $.11 at $4.15 » September 2024 soybeans up $.31 at $10.64 » November 2024 soybeans up $.28 at $10.68 » September soybean oil flat 2.8 cents at 46.22 cents/lb » September soybean meal up $11.7...