Brownfield Ag News

On today's show, my good friend Caleb Drake tells the story of his early season gobbler that he harvested in Iowa on April 16th. 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 firm Friday close in soybeans, the mixed business in corn and wheat, and the losses for cattle and hogs. May corn $4.48 and ¾ up ¼ cent May soybeans $11.67 and ¼ up $.03 and 1/2 May soybean meal $331.80 down $.80 May soybean oil 68.16 down 117 points May Chicago wheat $5.91 and ¼ down $.07 and 1/4 June live cattle $247.35 down...

In this week’s checkoff chat, we’re looking back at 35 years of building demand and new opportunities for soybean farmers with Chuck Myers. Listen as we talk about farmer-led investments in research, innovation, and market development with U.S. Soy. 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 lower overnight business in soybeans, the mixed trade in corn and wheat, and how cattle and hogs could start the day See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Stories on today's show include: -The USDA says it wants help from farmers as the department investigates soaring fertilizer prices. -There are mixed feelings in farm country about another round of financial aid from the government.  -The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says he’s confident a “skinny farm bill” will happen this year. -A southwest Indiana farmer says the current spike...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at Thursday's gains in wheat, losses in cattle and corn, and mixed finishes for soybeans and hogs. May corn $4.48 and ½ down $.02 and 3/4 May soybeans $11.63 and ¾ down $.03 and 1/4 May soybean meal $332.70 down $1.70 May soybean oil 69.33 up 173 points May Chicago wheat $5.98 and ½ up $.04 and 3/4 June live cattle $247.62 down $3.45...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher overnight trade for wheat, the mixed move in corn, and the dip in soybeans, along with how cattle and hogs will be watching. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Stories on today's show include: -The USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says the administration is working to improve market access in southeast Asia. -An ag law specialist says the industry is still assessing how the U.S. Supreme Court’s tariff ruling could affect international trade. -U.S. turkey growers have a vested interest in this summer’s review of the U.S. Mexi...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the midweek gains in soybeans, corn, and wheat, the losses in cattle, and the mixed close in hogs. May corn $4.51 and ¼ up $.08 and 1/4 May soybeans $11.67 up $.09 May soybean meal $334.40 up $4.70 May soybean oil 67.60 up 116 points May Chicago wheat $5.93 and ¾ up $.01 and 3/4 June live cattle $251.07 down $.35 June lean hogs $10...

As farmers plant spring wheat, durum, and barley, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Grant Harms says the weeds they’ll be dealing with throughout the growing season are similar to weeds seen in corn and soybeans. He tells Brownfield that Corteva offers crop protection solutions like Tolvera herbicide. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Access to capital is one of the biggest hurdles for young and beginning farmers—Brownfield’s Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican dig into how the Farm Service Agency is helping bridge that gap. Nebraska FSA State Executive Director Hilary Maricle and Farm Loan Specialist Paul Guenther break down the tools available for beginning producers, from operating loans to real estate financing and microloans...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at what supported soybeans and corn overnight, why wheat was mixed, and how cattle and hogs could start the midweek session. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today's show features updates on: -An ag economist says the conflict in the Middle East could lead to a rise in interest rates over the next year. -The president of U.S. Custom Harvesters says widespread drought is having a significant impact on operations. -Some farmers say they’re continuing to assess how expenses are impacting their bottom lines. -USDA officials are criticizing fertil...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher moves in cattle and wheat, the losses in hogs and soybeans, and the mixed close for corn. May corn $4.43 up $.02 and 3/4 May soybeans $11.58 down $.04 and 1/4 May soybean meal $329.70 down $2.20 May soybean oil 66.44 down 6 points May Chicago wheat $5.92 up $.09 and 3/4 June live cattle $251.42 up $2.90 June lean hogs $1...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the modest overnight gains in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and what might influence cattle and hogs at the open. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today's show features reports on: -The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture says the agency is making significant investments in specialty crop research. -The co-director of the Ag and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M University says Congress is still talking about more farmer assistance. -Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says livestock producers need to be on high alert following the detecti...

Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how decisions in Washington shape the tools you use on your farm. This week, Brownfield’s Carah Hart and panelists explore rising input costs tied to the Middle East conflict—and what policy solutions could help farmers weather the storm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at Monday's gains in wheat, losses in soybeans, and the mixed finishes for cattle, corn, and hogs. May corn $4.40 and ¼ down ¾ cent May soybeans $11.62 and ¼ down $.13 and 1/2 May soybean meal $331.90 up $.10 May soybean oil 66.50 down 59 cents May Chicago wheat $5.82 and ¼ up $.11 and 1/4 June live cattle $248.52 down $.67 June lean...

In this episode, we talk with Cortney Freeland, Vice President of Engagement and Outreach for the United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM) and Florida Dairy Farmers (FDF). She discusses why 70% of the dairy distributed through Michigan food banks is now purchased, which means that they are no longer primarily relying on surplus or donations, but instead becoming consistent customers of dairy. For...

Beck’s Hybrids now has exclusive rights to sell and develop soybean varieties using SOYLEIC technology from the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council. Missouri Soybean CEO Casey Wasser says it's a great next step to expand high oleic soybeans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today's show features reports on: Minnesota’s commissioner of agriculture tells Brownfield some farmers are sitting out the 2026 crop year, USDA officials are still weighing when, or if, live cattle imports from Mexico can resume, An ag economist says President Trump’s 2027 budget proposal could impact several USDA programs that are needed by farmers and ranchers, and more. See Privacy Policy at h...

On this week's show, Brent Barnett sits down with his friend Miah Bolyard from Illinois about their crappie fishing experiences this spring. Miah recently pulled in a giant crappie that passed the 4 pound mark, and he says he's noticed an uptick in very large crappie being caught across the region. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

This week Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and University of Tennessee ag economist Charley Martinez discuss current livestock market trends, supply and demand dynamics, and the impact of fuel and input prices on the agricultural economy. They talk cattle and hog market forecasts, retail beef prices, and risk management strategies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at Friday's higher moves in soybeans and cattle, the losses in corn and hogs, and the mixed close in wheat. May corn $4.41 down $.03 May soybeans $11.75 and ¾ up $.10 and 1/2 May soybean meal $331.80 up $14.20 May soybean oil 67.09 down 61 points May Chicago wheat $5.71 down $.03 and 1/2 June live cattle $249.20 up $2.00 June lean hog...

What’s driving farmland values in western Illinois? Learn how buyer trends, land use, and market conditions are shaping prices across the region in this episode with Justin Martin, Senior Certified Appraiser with Compeer Financial. Farmland markets in western Illinois remain active and resilient, but they are increasingly shaped by localized factors. In today’s market, understanding what drives va...