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Bill Oppreicht, senior dairy lending specialist for Compeer Financial, talks about the current state of the dairy industry, what he likes most about June Dairy Month, and how people have been implementing different risk management strategies in this Compeer Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Illinois corn farmers enrolled in the PCM program are making conservation pay. In this Managing for Profit, Dr. Laura Gentry, director of water quality research for the Illinois Corn Growers Association, discusses the latest in Precision Conservation Management. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On this week's episode of Weekly Livestock Market Update, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and ag economist Scott Brown talk August feeder cattle futures jumping $7 on the week, and more. This week in the markets: Live fed cattle prices are $2.75 higher on the week, and feeder cattle prices are steady to $4 higher this week. August live cattle were up $5.70 on the week, and August feeder cattle were up...

On this week’s episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett talks with Alissa Kakatsch, assistant game bird specialist with Wisconsin DNR, about the results of the state’s 2024 spring turkey season. 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 end-of-week gains in cattle, the mixed close for hogs, and the lower finishes for soybeans, corn, and wheat. Closing numbers: » July corn $4.50 down $.08 and 1/2 » July soybeans $11.79 and ¾ down $.09 and 3/4 » July soybean meal $368.40 up $.10 » July soybean oil 43.68 down 18 points » July Chicago wheat $6.12 and ¾ down $.07 a...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early gains in cattle and the losses in soybeans, corn, wheat, and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are waiting to see how intense the expected heat ridge will get. » Wheat continues to watch winter wheat harvest activity and spring wheat development. » Direct cattle traded at higher prices - does that continue next wee...

Grain farmers are continually looking for ways to future-proof their operations to increase efficiency, improve operations, and ultimately improve their bottom line. In this Managing for Profit, Erin Squires with AGI says one way to do that is through adoptable, affordable, and easy-to-install sensor technology. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher moves in soybeans and corn, the mixed sessions in wheat and cattle, and the losses for hogs. Closing numbers: » July corn $4.58 and ½ up $.04 and 1/4 » July soybeans $11.89 and ½ up $.12 and 1/4 » July soybean meal $368.30 up $8.10 » July soybean oil 43.86 up 7 points » July Chicago wheat $6.20 up $.03 » August live catt...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early gains in soybeans, corn, and cattle, the mixed open for wheat, and the initial losses in hogs. Market highlights: » Soybeans, corn, and wheat continue to watch the weather. » Cattle are waiting for the week's direct business to start. » Hogs remain uncertain about sustained pork demand. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: »...

Reaching full crop yield potential is a goal for every farmer. On this episode of Managing for Profit, an expert with Helena discusses how Fullscale equips crops with a combination of beneficial plant extracts and micronutrients at critical growth stages. 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 midweek gains in corn and hogs and the losses in soybeans, wheat, and cattle. Market recap: » July corn $4.54 and ¼ up $.04 and 3/4 » July soybeans $11.77 and ¼ down ¾ cent » July soybean meal $360.20 up $.90 » July soybean oil 43.79 up 12 points » July Chicago wheat $6.17 down $.09 and 1/2 » August live cattle $178.32 down $.6...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early gains in corn, cattle, and hogs, the mixed start in soybeans, and the losses in wheat. Market highlights: » Supply and demand numbers are out later today - what changes will the USDA make this month? » What adjustments will CONAB make Thursday? » Cattle are waiting for direct business to get defined. » Hogs looking at som...

Lawrence Sukalski, a director on the United Soybean Board and the Infrastructure & Connectivity Priority Area Coordinator, says there are many ways a whole soybean can be used. In this Checkoff Chat, Sukalski also talks about growing demand for U.S. soybeans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On this episode of Weekly Commodity Market Update, Will Robinson and Ben Brown dive into employment numbers and preview USDA's June supply and demand numbers. Market recap (changes on week as of Monday's close): » July 2024 corn up $.08 at $4.51 » December 2024 corn up $.06 at $4.68 » July 2024 soybeans up $.04 at $11.88 » November 2024 soybeans down $.05 at $11.58 » July soybean oil down 1.48 cen...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the gains in wheat and the losses in soybeans, corn, cattle, and hogs. » July corn $4.49 and ½ down $.02 and 1/4 » July soybeans $11.78 down $.10 and 1/4 » July soybean meal $359.30 down $8.70 » July soybean oil 43.67 up 1 point » July Chicago wheat $6.26 and ½ up $.19 » August live cattle $178.92 down $1.05 » July lean hogs $92.27...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the lower opening for soybeans and the mixed starts in corn, wheat, cattle, and hogs. Opening highlights: » Grains and oilseeds are reacting to the weekly crop numbers. » Traders are getting ready for Wednesday's ethanol numbers and supply and demand report. » CONAB's new outlook for Brazil is Thursday, along with the weekly export...

Illinois corn farmers are taking the message of corn to lawmakers in Washington, D.C. In this Managing for Profit, Lindsay Mitchell-Croke, director of communications and marketing at the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, discusses the impact of the Corn Reputation Campaign. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The United Dairy Industry of Michigan's Health and Wellness Sr. Manager, Sandy Sellers, explains the UDIM outreach efforts to educate pediatricians about dairy and how they can support their patients. UDIM aims to provide up to date evidence-based information to medical professionals about how dairy is a wholesome, healthy product they can utilize in their practice. See Privacy Policy at https://a...

The Compeer Financial Appraisal Report is a podcast discussing all things farm real estate including land prices, auction information, and appraisal analysis. 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 losses in wheat and hogs, the gains in corn and cattle, and the mixed finish for soybeans. » July corn $4.51 and ¾ up $.03 » July soybeans $11.88 and ¼ up $.09 » July soybean meal $368.00 up $7.30 » July soybean oil 43.66 up 3 points » July Chicago wheat $6.07 and ½ down $.20 » August live cattle $179.97 up $2.80 » July lean ho...

In this Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Podcast, Katie Haas talks about how her dairy farm implements several sustainability practices to ensure their land and resources can be used for the generations to come, as well as what people can expect during their dairy breakfast in Colby, Wisconsin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher starts for soybeans, corn, and cattle, and the lower opens in wheat and hogs. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ » Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield » Follow B...

Pioneer Agronomy Innovation Lead Matt Essick says significant corn rootworm pressure has occurred the past two growing seasons, and with a mild winter he’s concerned numbers could be even higher this year. He tells Brownfield growers should scout and incorporate best management practices, even when using traited products. Find more resources on this topic at Enlist.com . See Privacy Policy at http...

On this episode of Weekly Livestock Market Update, Meghan Grebner and Scott Brown talk Monthly Trade Data, this month’s Jobs report, and another down week for cattle. This week in the markets: Live fed cattle prices are $2.20 lower on the week, while feeder cattle prices are steady to $3 lower this week. August live cattle were down $1.05 on the week, and August feeder cattle were down $1.60 on th...

On this week’s episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett talks with Kent Boucher from the First Gen Hunter podcast about some of his preparations for the upcoming 2024 deer hunting season. Archery practice, tree stand inspections, and scouting are among the topics discussed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...