Brownfield Ag News

In this week’s checkoff chat, we’re looking back at 35 years of building demand and new opportunities for soybean farmers with Greg Anderson. 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 higher overnight trade in soybeans, the losses in corn, mostly lower move in wheat, and how cattle and hogs could start the 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 recaps the USDA's latest WASDE report, how farmers are navigating high inputs during planting season, legislation in the Minnesota Legislature that would provide aid to dairy farmers, Luke Lindberg's recent nomination to lead the World Food Program, and more. 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 gains in cattle and soybeans and the losses in corn, hogs, and wheat. May corn $4.44 down $.03 and 1/4 May soybeans $11.65 and ¾ up $.03 and 1/4 May soybean meal $317.60 up $3.50 May soybean oil 67.70 up 28 points May Chicago wheat $5.74 and ½ down $.05 and 3/4 June live cattle $247.20 up $1.27 June lean hogs $104.12 down $.52...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look why corn, soybeans, and wheat were up overnight and how cattle and hogs could 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 news reports on John Deere's right to repair settlement, the outlook for U.S. fuel and fertilizer prices, a surge in calls to the nation's longest-running farm crisis hotline, and the strong upward trajectory of U.S. ethanol exports. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this episode of the NexGen Podcast on Brownfield, Kellan Heavican and Erin Anderson sit down with Oklahoma cattle producers Kelli Payne and Cody Beach to talk about a creative approach to helping young and beginning ranchers get started in the beef industry. 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 trade in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and how cattle and hogs might 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 news reports on counterveiling duties being under review, E15 sales breaking a record in 2025, farmers cashing in on the March rally, and more. 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 cattle, corn, and soybeans, and the mixed finishes in hogs and wheat. May corn $4.49 down $.05 May soybeans $11.58 and ¼ down $.08 and 1/2 May soybean meal $311.80 down $4.80 May soybean oil 69.72 down 23 points May Chicago wheat $5.98 up $.02 and 3/4 June live cattle $245.80 down $1.22 June lean hogs $107.05 down $.6...

Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council CEO, Tom Sluneca, says he’s excited about the Council’s checkoff investments in research, development of value-added uses, and building markets. He tells Brownfield trade is a major focus in 2026, with several projects in the works.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed overnight business in corn, soybeans, and wheat, and how cattle and hogs could 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 news updates on fertilizer purchases as the planting season begins, Middle East conflict impacts on the food supply chain, a corn grower leader discussing the importance of diversifying export markets, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 a panel of extension weed scientists dive into the return of over-the-top dicamba, tighter EPA restrictions, and uncertainty farmers face. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the Monday gains in hogs, corn, and soybeans, and the mixed finishes for cattle and wheat. May corn $4.54 up $.01 and 3/4 May soybeans $11.66 and ¾ up $.03 and 1/4 May soybean meal $316.60 up $1.40 May soybean oil 69.95 up 101 points May Chicago wheat $5.95 and ¼ down $.03 June live cattle $247.02 up $.70 June lean hogs $107.70 up...

Scientists have identified a gene, GM SNAP 14, that plays a key role in how soybean plants respond to SCN infection. The Director of Licensing and Commercialization Bryan Stobaugh says the finding from checkoff funded research turns a costly problem into something farmers can better control.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...

Weed control is coming into focus as farmers begin the 2026 growing season. Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Dennis Holland, says post-emergence herbicide applications and layering residuals are vital to a successful program. He tells Brownfield growers can prevent weeds and seedlings from emerging, as well as take out any escapes.  See Privacy Policy at https://ar...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight gains in soybeans, the losses in corn and wheat, and how cattle and hogs could start the week. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag new...

This week's show features 2 interviews from the 2026 Iowa Deer Classic. We were joined by Josh Sparks from Midwest Whitetail, and Brandon Dahms with the popular Trophy Bucks of Iowa organization. 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 news reports on biogas capturing on U.S. farms, the latest prices in the fertilizer market, the state of New World screwworm detections in northern Mexico, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and Mississippi State University Extension Ag Economist Josh Maples discuss recent livestock market trends, dairy production, input costs, and economic indicators affecting the agriculture sector. They recap what's been driving cattle, hog, and dairy markets, as well as the impact of current economic conditions on livestock producers. See Privacy Policy at ht...

This week, we’re looking back at more than three decades of farmer-led investments in research, innovation, and market development with Byron Lemoine. USB is celebrating 35 years of building demand and creating new opportunities for soybean farmers. Learn more in today’s checkoff chat. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at what the markets will be watching when trade resumes Monday, April 6th See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Listen to Compeer's Economic Minute Podcast as Megan Roberts, Agriculture Economist with Compeer Financial, talks with Brownfield about the changes we are seeing at home due to changes overseas and the importance of risk management. She also touches on renewable volume oblications, expectations for future market numbers, and ideal legislative timelines in regards to the farm bill. Roberts suggests...

Today's show features updates on ad hoc assistance, the slaughter cattle market, USDA's grazing plan, women empowerment in agriculture, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .