Brownfield Ag News

Cover crops are a great tool for farmers to keep fertilizers in the field to benefit the environment and help improve the bottom line. In this Managing for Profit, Illinois farmer and Production Committee Chair for the Illinois Soybean Association Brady Holst talks about how the Farmers for Soil Health program encourages cover crop adoption. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

Adding nutrients in the seed bed when planting soybeans early is meant to increase yields. In this Pods for Profit, Soybean Extension Educator Mike Staton with Michigan State University shares what on-farm research trials actually found. 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 how corn and soybeans closed higher while wheat, cattle, and hogs were mixed. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ The latest commodity and livestock futures: ➡︎ March corn $4.30 and ½ up $.01 and ½ ➡︎...

As weeds become more resistant to herbicides, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Brad Burkhart says soybean growers should implement a program approach to weed control. He tells Brownfield that can help prevent herbicide resistance and protect against tough weeds. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri Market Analyst Scott Brown give a weekly recap of the markets and discuss how it can impact farmers’ bottom lines. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ This week in the markets: Live fed cattle prices...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the modestly higher finish in hogs, the losses in corn and soybeans, and the mixed closes for wheat and cattle. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ The latest commodity and livestock futures: ➡︎ March...

Northwest Missouri farmer Jordan Bottiger says he runs two John Deere tractors, a John Deere sprayer, and his planter is a Deere 1790. He tells Brownfield the technology continues to impress him, and allows him to find “a lot of yield in the little things.” 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, corn, and hogs, the firm finish for soybeans, and the mostly higher close in cattle. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ The latest commodity and livestock futures: ➡︎ March corn $...

Every grower has a budget for fertilizer, but on this week’s episode of Managing for Profit, an expert with AgroLiquid discusses how farmers can develop a fertilizer plan that can maximize returns. 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 looks at what pressured soybeans, corn, and cattle, and how wheat and hogs closed mixed. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ The latest commodity and livestock futures: ➡︎ March corn $4.34 and ¼ down $.04 and ½ ➡︎ Marc...

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 .

Too often, farmers forget that soil pH can impact soybean yield potential. In this Managing for Profit, we check in with Todd Vagts, Channel Technical Agronomist who reminds farmers that soil pH is actually a big factor in yield success.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Listen to this episode of the Compeer Financial Podcast where Glenn Wachtler, a member of the grain team, discusses what's next for grain futures. 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 moves in soybeans and cattle, the mixed closes for corn and wheat, and the decline in hogs. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ The latest commodity and livestock futures: ➡︎ March corn $4.3...

This week Will and Ben take a look back at the trade war with China and what a second one could look like. Market recap (Changes on week as of Monday's close):    - March 2024 corn up $0.02 at $4.42  - December 2024 corn up $.03 $4.77   - March 2024 soybeans up $.02 at $11.95  - November 2024 soybeans down $.04 at $11.76  - March soybean oil down .23 cents at 45....

Reliable infrastructure is the biggest advantage for US farmers over its global competitors.  In this Managing for Profit, Illinois farmer and Illinois Soybean Association board member David Niekamp talks about the vital role railways, roadways, and waterways play in ag. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...

In this week’s Soil Health Hotline, a partnership with Sound Agriculture and Brownfield Ag News, Sound Ag’s Senior Director of Agronomy Jeff Divan has more about what farmers can expect to learn about soil health at the 2024 Commodity Classic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Are early planted soybeans worth the risk? In this Pods for Profit, Soybean Extension Educator Mike Staton with Michigan State University discusses the results of on-farm research trials that compare different planting dates across the state. 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 bounce in soybeans, the mixed close in corn, and the losses for wheat, cattle, and hogs. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ The latest commodity and livestock futures: ➡︎ March corn $4.42 and ¾ un...

In this episode of the Compeer Financial Home Sweet Home podcast, Lindsey Anderson discusses the ins and outs of rural property financing. To qualify for Compeer's First-Time Homebuyer Loan Program, the property and applicant(s) must meet eligibility and underwriting requirements as determined by Compeer. This is not a commitment to lend or extend credit. Program terms, requirements and conditions...

Enlist Field Specialist, Steve Snyder, says farmers plan on a daily basis, and he encourages them to take a deep look at weed management. He tells Brownfield, Enlist herbicides are effective at controlling troublesome weeds like Palmer amaranth, waterhemp, and kochia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 Anchor/Reporter Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri Market Analyst Scott Brown give a weekly recap of the markets and discuss how it can impact farmers’ bottom lines. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ This week in the markets: Live fed cattle prices...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at what pressured soybeans and corn, while wheat, cattle, and hogs were mixed. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ The latest commodity and livestock futures: ➡︎ March corn $4.42 and ¾ down $.04 and ½ ➡︎...

Southwest Iowa farmer Jeff Jorgenson says 2023 was a good year on his farm, with some record yields. But he tells Brownfield there were challenges during the growing season, including a lack of moisture and insect pressure. Jorgenson says John Deere technology helped him deal with those challenges. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....