Brownfield Ag News

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight losses in corn and wheat, the mostly lower move in soybeans, and how cattle and hogs could wrap up the week. 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: -A professor of weed science at the University of Illinois says a new analysis finds the economic cost of a glyphosate ban would be monumental. -The American Farm Bureau Federation says the financial pressure on U.S. crop producers is expected to intensify. -The founder of an ag market intelligence firm suggests agriculture has never faced so much uncertainty. -An...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight gains in corn and soybeans, the mixed move for wheat, and how cattle and hogs could begin the day 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 Thursday's gains in cattle and the mixed closes for corn, hogs, soybeans, and wheat 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: -Several state corn growers associations have asked the Senate Judiciary Committee to expedite an investigation into the U.S fertilizer industry.  -The cattle industry continues to look for any signs of herd expansion. -A grain merchandiser says having a marketing plan can help farmers take advantage of rallies.  -China has resumed buying U.S. ag goods, b...

Farmers and their crops are battling a series of challenges that threaten yield potential. In this Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update, agronomist Teal Mills says the company's latest genetics provide farmers a selection of hybrids fit for all conditions.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Can you build a successful farm if you don't inherit one? First-generation Virginia cattle producer Kevin Birt says yes—but it takes patience, sacrifice and a full-time career away from the farm. Brownfield's Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican hear how Kevin's medical device career has funded nearly every step of building his cattle operation from the ground up - and the challenges the idustry face...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher overnight moves for soybeans, corn, and wheat, and how cattle and hogs could open at midweek 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 wheat, soybeans, and corn, the drop in cattle, and the mixed close for hogs 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 United Soybean Board has named Courtney Knupp as its next CEO.  -As global leaders assess solutions to hunger and food insecurity, the head of the World Food Prize Foundation says the United States must also take a hard look at the amount of food wasted each year. -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s investigation into the source of a cyclospora outbr...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed overnight trade in corn, soybeans, and 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 .

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher closes in wheat, hogs, and corn, and the mixed finishes for cattle and soybeans 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 Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Ag Affairs says he’s confident the review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement can strengthen top U.S. export markets. -Bayer subsidiary Ruveon has withdrawn its petition to request antidumping and countervailing duties on glyphosate imports from China. -A U.S. EPA official says the agency’s proposal to end Diesel Exha...

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 talks with USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg about the latest developments in agricultural trade.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

A mid-year financial checkup can help farmers stay on track before the busy harvest season arrives. Austin Bailey, a commercial livestock lender with FCS Financial, says reviewing finances now allows producers to compare their current situation with the cash flow projections they made earlier this year. "We've had a few surprises, but I think for the most part, the cash flows are still close," Bai...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher overnight trade in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and how cattle and hogs might start the week 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 Monday's gains in soybeans, corn, and cattle, along with the mixed finishes for hogs and wheat 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: -A Michigan food safety official says lessons learned from the multistate Cyclosporiasis outbreak will likely shape food safety protocols long into the future. -A trade specialist believes trade between the U.S. and China will continue to decline.  -An ag economist says feeder cattle margins are expected to tighten heading into 2027. -A commodities economist s...

This week, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine talk about the recent drop in markets, some risk management strategies, and future outlooks for the livestock sector. They also preview next week's Cattle on Feed and Cattle Inventory reports from the USDA.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the end-of-week gains in wheat, soybeans, and corn, the decline in cattle, and the mixed close for hogs September corn $4.44 and ¾ up $.03 and 1/4 August soybeans $12.04 and ½ up $.09 and 1/2 August soybean meal 320.20 down $2.70 August soybean oil 74.81 up 238 points September Chicago wheat $6.82 and ¾ up $.08 August live cattle $...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the firm overnight trade in wheat, soybeans, and corn, 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 .

Stories on today's show include: -A state climatologist says this week’s heat dome and a strengthening low-pressure system have pushed dense wildfire smoke from Canada across the Great Lakes into the Northeast. -U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says President Trump’s decision to temporarily suspend duties on phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco could provide much-needed relief for American farmers...

As of midyear 2026, farmland values across Compeer Financial's Upper Midwest territory have held firm despite weak farm incomes. Today's guest is Brent Wiest, a Regional Manager Appraisal for Illinois at Compeer Financial. He works closely with appraisers across Compeer's territory and has a unique perspective on the trends we're seeing throughout the Upper Midwest farmland market. He will discuss...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the modest overnight gains in corn and soybeans, the mixed activity in 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 .

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins takes a daily look at the factors impacting commodity market trends, from trade news and weather to global politics and statistical projections. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .