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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the declines in soybeans, wheat, cattle, and hogs, and the mixed close for corn. Closing numbers: » September corn $3.95 and ¾ up $.01 and 3/4 » August soybeans 11.13 and ¼ down $.18 » August soybean meal $339.20 down $6.10 » August soybean oil 46.34 down 61 points » September Chicago wheat $5.61 and ½ down $.10 and 1/2 » August li...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early bounce in soybeans, the losses in corn, wheat, and hogs, and the mostly lower open in cattle. What to watch: » Corn and soybean development weather looks mostly favorable. » First new crop sale of U.S. soybeans to China. » Wheat's looking for demand. » Will widespread direct cattle business start earlier this week? » Up a...

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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in soybeans, corn, and cattle, and the mixed closes for wheat and hogs. Closing numbers: » September corn $3.94 up ¾ cent » August soybeans $11.31 and ¼ down $.17 and 3/4 » August soybean meal 345.30 down $4.70 » August soybean oil 46.95 down 214 points » September Chicago wheat $5.72 up $.01 and 1/2 » August live cattle...

This week Will and Ben look at how USDA might adjust trade estimates to accommodate its recent increase in stocks. Market recap (changes on week as of Monday's close): » September 2024 corn down $.14 at $4.07 » December 2024 corn down $.13 at $4.20 » September 2024 soybeans down $.11 at $11.07 » November 2024 soybeans down $.12 at $11.11 » September soybean oil up 2.89 cents at 48.87 cents/lb » Se...

A new strategic plan is helping the Iowa Soybean Association sharpen its focus and actions. On this episode of Seeds of Success, ISA’s chief officer of brand management and engagement outlines the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats facing soybean farmers over the next 3-5 years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early gains in corn and wheat and the mixed starts for soybeans, cattle, and hogs. What to watch: » How much rain will Beryl bring to parts of the Corn Belt? » Wheat is watching some world weather issues » Cattle are waiting for direct cash business » Inconsistent cash and wholesale demand remains a factor for hogs Connect with...

In this Pods for Profit, we’ll hear from the president of the Michigan Soybean Committee, Mark Senk, on why farmers are investing in research to develop new soy-based products. Senk recently toured Ohio-based Airable Research Lab which provides early-stage soy-based material research to see checkoff research dollars at work. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

A  new study  shows that a plug-in hybrid flex fuel vehicle has major advantages over full battery electric vehicles, says RFA Senior Vice President, Industry Relations and Market Development Robert White. Last year, RFA outfitted a 2022 Ford Escape plug-in hybrid electric vehicle with a kit that allowed it to run on flex fuels like E85. RFA conducted rigorous emissions testing and a lif...

The soybean checkoff helps build demand. Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council Vice Chairman Mark Lehenbauer of Hannibal, Missouri says it also builds profitability through production research. As a farmer leader, Lehenbauer has also seen what the checkoff does to build foreign demand. Learn more at  mosoy.org  and on the new  Spotlight podcast  for Missouri soybean farmers an...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter has your look the losses in soybeans, corn, wheat, and cattle, and the mixed finish for hogs. Closing numbers: » September corn $3.93 and ¼ down $.17 and 1/4 » August soybeans $11.49 down $.17 and 1/4 » August soybean meal $350.00 down $7.20 » August soybean oil 49.09 down 46 points » September Chicago wheat $5.70 and ½ down $.20 » August live cattle $184.35 do...

Every growing season is unique, and Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Jeff Moon, says this year is presenting some unique challenges. He tells Brownfield growers need to be aware of the crop disease triangle, which consists of a pathogen, the right environment, and a susceptible host crop. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early losses in soybeans, corn, and wheat, the mostly higher open in cattle, and mostly lower start for hogs. What to watch: » What will the rain coverage from Hurricane Beryl look like? » Hard red winter yield results continue to look better than expected » Is it going to be another week of waiting for direct cattle? » Hogs ar...

This week, Meghan Grebner and ag economist Scott Brown talk about the slight decline in fed cattle prices. They also look at Weekly Slaughter, Monthly Trade Data, and the most recent Jobs Report. This week in the markets: Live fed cattle prices are $0.50 lower on the week with only a light volume, and feeder cattle markets were mostly closed due to the July 4th holiday week. August live cattle wer...

There is a lot for farmers to consider when contemplating the right grain handling system for a farm. In this Managing for Profit, Paul Brisebois, AGI Senior Vice President says farmers are often looking to increase productivity and make sure their system operates efficiently. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

On the latest episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett talks to Wisconsin DNR wildlife biologist Josh Spiegel about the state’s upcoming elk hunting season. Eight lucky residents recently won a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hunt elk later this fall. More than 20,000 hunters applied for the licenses. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the pre-holiday gains in soybeans and cattle, the losses in corn and wheat, and the mixed close for hogs. Closing numbers: » September corn $4.05 and ½ down $.02 and 1/2 » August soybeans $11.57 and ¾ up $.07 and 1/2 » August soybean meal $350.10 down $.20 » August soybean oil 48.64 up 160 points » September Chicago wheat $5.74 dow...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher starts in soybeans and hogs, the mixed open for cattle, and the initial losses in corn and wheat. What to watch: » Soybeans are seeing more support from bean oil and crush margins. » Corn is monitoring development weather. » Wheat is seeing some profit taking, despite world weather issues. » Cattle continue to wait for t...

Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council Director, Glen Groth, discusses the importance of the soybean checkoff and tells of key priorities for this year's checkoff dollars. 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 breakdown how a narrow ceiling and floor might be set for feed grains. Market recap (changes on week as of Monday's close): » September 2024 corn down $.26 at $4.07 » December 2024 corn down $.31 at $4.20 » September 2024 soybeans down $.23 at $11.07 » November 2024 soybeans down $.19 at $11.11 » September soybean oil up 2.13 cents at 45.98 cents/lb » September soybean meal...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the strength in cattle, the weakness in wheat, and the mixed closes for soybeans, corn, and hogs. Closing numbers: » September corn $4.08 up $.01 » August soybeans $11.50 and ¼ up $.04 and 1/4 » August soybean meal $350.30 up $1.30 » August soybean oil 47.04 up 101 points » September Chicago wheat $5.81 down $.09 and 1/4 » August l...

Missouri Soybeans constantly provides information on where checkoff dollars are being spent. Outreach and Education Director Baylee Asbury says part of the organization’s transparency is referred to as Checkoff Sellback. They offer many opportunities throughout the year for farmers to provide their feedback on how the dollars can be better spent. Missouri Soybeans sees the Checkoff Sellback as sim...

In this Pods for Profit, Michigan Soybean Committee Chief Executive Officer Ben Steyer explains how the checkoff works and how it’s been increasing the value of soybeans for nearly 50 years for farmers in the state. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Since the Iowa Soybean Association was founded 60 years ago, the state’s soybean farmers and their checkoff have prioritized research. On this episode of Seeds of Success, an ISA director discusses the importance of research trials and how the information benefits growers. 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 soybeans, corn, and cattle, and the mostly lower opens in wheat and hogs. What to watch: » Corn and soybeans continue to watch development conditions. » Wheat's watching the U.S. winter harvest and weather in the Black Sea region. » Cattle are waiting for direct cash business to get established. » Hogs remain...