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Illinois Corn Growers Association’s Precision Conservation Management program has released new data to help farmers profitability through conservation. In this Managing for Profit, Dr. Laura Gentry, director of water quality research for ICGA, discusses the latest in Precision Conservation Management. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the gains in soybeans and wheat, the mixed closes for corn and hogs, and the losses in cattle. Closing numbers: » September corn $4.07 down ½ cent » August soybeans $11.46 up $.12 and 1/2 » August soybean meal $349.00 up $3.00 » August soybean oil 46.03 up 196 points » September Chicago wheat $5.90 and ¼ up $.16 and 3/4 » August li...

Welcome to the first episode of the Missouri Spotlight on Soybeans podcast! Get a quick overview of what’s to come as we dive into the world of Missouri soybeans. We’ll cover the latest research, share practical farming tips, and hear from industry experts. Whether you’re a soybean veteran or new to the field, this podcast is packed with valuable insights to help your operation thrive. Tune in and...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed opens for soybeans, corn, and hogs, the gains in wheat, and the losses in cattle. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are watching development weather, with more rain in the forecast for some areas. » Wheat's waiting to see if India's going to import wheat. » Cattle are watching the distribution of the show list. » Hogs ar...

In this video, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett and ag economist Scott Brown talk hog inventory being up 1%. They also recap the USDA’s June Acreage Report that came out on Friday. This week in the markets: Live fed cattle prices are $0.90 lower on the week with only a light volume, while feeder cattle prices are steady to $3 higher this week. August live cattle were up $2.00 on the week, and August fee...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at what pressured corn, wheat, and cattle, why soybeans were mixed, and what helped hogs close higher. Closing numbers: » July corn $3.97 and ¼ down $.16 and 1/2 » July soybeans $11.50 and ½ down $.01 and 3/4 » July soybean meal $360.50 down $.60 » July soybean oil 43.77 up 28 points » July Chicago wheat $5.53 and ½ down $.06 and 1/4...

On the latest episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett talks to Noel Gandy from BuckVentures about the process of acquiring permission to hunt whitetail deer on other people’s private property. 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 gains in cattle and soybeans, the losses in corn, and the mixed opens for wheat and hogs. What to watch: » Impact from planted area numbers could be minimal » Quarterly grain stocks should be closely watched » Will direct cattle business wait until the last minute this week? » Hogs continue to question domestic pork deman...

Portable augers are workhorses when it comes to transferring grain and farmers rely on them year-round. In this Managing for Profit, Paul Brisebois, AGI Senior Vice President says now is the time to do a health-check on your auger and replace it if needed. 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 close in corn and the losses in soybeans, wheat, cattle, and hogs. Closing numbers: » July corn $4.13 and ¾ down $.06 and 1/4 » July soybeans $11.52 and ¼ down $.10 and 1/2 » July soybean meal $361.10 up $.20 » July soybean oil 43.49 up 4 points » July Chicago wheat $5.59 and ¾ up $.18 and 1/2 » August live cattle $186.45...

Deer and other wildlife contribute to millions of dollars in losses for crop growers every year in the U.S. On this episode of Managing for Profit, a crop protection specialist says a useful wildlife repellent can help growers deter animals from feeding on their crops. 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 starts in corn, cattle, and hogs, and the early gains in soybeans and wheat. What to watch: Cattle are waiting for packer inquiry to improve Wheat's oversold and looking for new demand Soybeans and corn are getting ready for Friday's USDA reports Hogs expect a higher inventory, but with a smaller breeding herd Connect wit...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the gains in cattle and hogs, the losses in soybeans and corn, and the mixed close for wheat. Closing numbers: » July corn $4.20 down $.05 and 1/2 » July soybeans $11.62 and ¾ down ½ cent » July soybean meal $360.90 down $4.40 » July soybean oil 43.45 up 69 points » July Chicago wheat $5.41 and ¼ down ½ cent » August live cattle $1...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed opens for soybeans, wheat, and hogs, the early weakness in corn, and the gains in cattle. What to watch: » How much stock will the market put into the USDA's planted acreage numbers? » Quarterly grain stocks could send some interesting demand signals. » Direct cattle trade might wait again this week. » Hog inventory is ex...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at Tuesday's declines in soybeans, corn, and wheat, while cattle and hogs were mixed. Closing numbers: » July corn $4.25 and ½ down $.08 » July soybeans $11.63 and ¼ down $.12 » July soybean meal $365.30 down $7.50 » July soybean oil 42.73 down 73 points » July Chicago wheat $5.41 and ¾ down $.10 and 3/4 » August live cattle $184.42 d...

This week Will and Ben dive into how upcoming acreage and stocks numbers could shake up the corn and soybean markets. Market recap (changes on week as of Monday's close): » July 2024 corn down $.10 at $4.33 » December 2024 corn down $.12 at $4.51 » July 2024 soybeans up $.18 at $11.75 » November 2024 soybeans flat at $11.30 » July soybean oil down .24 cents at 43.49 cents/lb » July soybean meal up...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in soybeans, corn, and wheat and the mixed opens in cattle and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn continue to monitor flooding and possible heat stress » The winter wheat harvest is moving forward with improved crop conditions » Will it be another late week for direct cash business? » Hogs focus on pork demand ahea...

Illinois corn farmers are investing in finding new uses for their commodity. In this Managing for Profit, Jon Rosenstiel, Illinois Corn Marketing Board Chairman and Stephenson County farmer, discusses how check off dollars are finding new ways to utilize Illinois-grown corn. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the gains in soybeans, the mixed closes for corn, wheat, and cattle, and the losses in hogs. Closing numbers: » July corn $4.33 and ½ down $.01 and 1/2 » July soybeans $11.75 and ¼ up $.14 and 3/4 » July soybean meal $372.80 up $11.00 » July soybean oil 43.49 down 45 points » July Chicago wheat $5.52 and ½ down $.09 » August live c...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the lower starts in corn and hogs and the early mostly lower moves in soybeans, wheat, and cattle. What to watch: » Grains and oilseeds are monitoring potential crop damage due to flooding and heat. » U.S. and world weather are questions for wheat. » Cattle and hogs are keeping an eye on how that hot weather could impact meat deman...

In this video, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and ag economist Scott Brown talk cattle placements being up 4%, outside the upper end of pre-report estimates. They also recap this week's markets including Weekly Slaughter, Livestock Slaughter, Cattle on Feed, and more. This week in the markets: Live fed cattle prices are $2.60 higher on the week with only a light volume, and feeder cattle prices are $...

Listen to this Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Podcast, where sellers from Seehafer Farm Creamery talks about their store and how they are celebrating June Dairy Month. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Farm budgets are tight this year and making any investments or upgrades won’t happen without some serious thought and consideration.  In this Managing for Profit, Scott McKernan, AGI senior vice president of US Farm says AGI is focused on working with farmers to find the solution that best works for their operation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Steve Reinhard, the chairman of the United Soybean Board, says enrollment is open for a new sustainability initiative designed to enhance soil health. In this Checkoff Chat, Reinhard has more about Farmers for Soil Health. 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 jump into wheat harvest and take a look at growing dryness in parts of the Cornbelt. Market recap (changes on week as of Monday's close): » July 2024 corn down $.08 at $4.43 » December 2024 corn down $.05 at $4.63 » July 2024 soybeans down $.31 at $11.57 » November 2024 soybeans down $.28 at $11.30 » July soybean oil up 1.11 cents at 43.73 cents/lb » July soybean meal down $...