Brownfield Ag News

The combination of elite genetics and excellent agronomic traits gives farmers the advantage they need to better control weeds and maximize yield potential.  In this Managing for Profit, Asgrow Brand Manager Clint Chaffer talks about the benefits of planting Asgrow XtendFlex soybeans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

U.S. Grains Council Vice President Cary Sifferath explains how the 2023 market year saw some encouraging signs for corn exports, including from the top U.S. trading partner. Minnesota Corn supports USGC as part of its efforts to develop international markets for corn growers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...

This week Will and Ben look at South America's crop market position as its planting season rolls on. Market recap (Changes on week as of Monday's close): - December 2023 corn $0.30 at $4.85 - December 2024 corn up $0.09 $5.13 - January 2024 soybeans down $.24 at $13.06 - November 2024 soybeans down $.07 at $12.73 - December soybean oil up 0.18 cents at 51.24 cents/lb - December soybean meal down $...

In this Pods for Profit, we’ll hear about how farmers are investing in research to use soybeans as a petroleum replacement in food packaging. Dr. Eva Almenar with Michigan State University’s School of Packaging and Master’s student Adian McArdle discuss initial research steps. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

In this week’s Soil Health Hotline, a partnership with Sound Agriculture and Brownfield Ag News, Sound Agriculture Senior Agronomist Nate Couillard Sr. has more about stimulating soil health to optimize nutrition in soybeans. 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 what pressured soybeans and cattle, why corn and hogs were mixed, and how wheat closed higher. - March corn $4.85 and ½ up ¾ cent - January soybeans $13.06 and ¼ down $.18 and ¾ - January soybean meal $408.30 down $4.40 - January soybean oil 51.24 down 21 points - March Chicago wheat $6.20 and ½ up $.17 and ¾ - February live cattle...

Greg Young is an Enlist field specialist covering Nebraska for Corteva Agriscience and says as farmers make their weed control plans, there are certain pre and post options to consider. He tells Brownfield that Enlist One and Liberty herbicides pack a punch when tank mixed by offering two sites of action to fight against tough, resistant weeds like Palmer amaranth, waterhemp, and kochia. See Priva...

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. This week in the markets –  Live fed cattle prices are $2.40 lower on the week, while feeder cattle prices were largely untested due to the Thanksgiving holiday. February...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at what sent soybeans and cattle lower, why corn closed higher, and how wheat and hogs finished mixed. - December corn $4.64 and ½ up $.02 and ¾ - January soybeans $13.25 down $0.17 and ¾ - December soybean meal $425.30 down $16.90 - December soybean oil 51.38 down 91 points - December Chicago wheat $5.77 up $.06 and ¾ - December live...

Shelby Lang was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the course. Her favorite part about high school sports is the learning experience. Every practice, match and tournament are another opportunity for her to learn more about her teammates, opponents, and the sport. To Shelby, agriculture is life. Not only does agriculture bring food and products to cons...

As farmers embrace technology, John Deere Precision Ag Manager Matt Olson says the journey started with yield monitors on combines that leveraged data. He tells Brownfield, data also helps farmers manage risk by helping them understand what’s working and what’s not. 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 what supported corn and wheat, why soybeans and hogs were mixed, and how cattle closed lower. - December corn $4.61 and ¾ up $.12 - January soybeans $13.42 and ¾ down $.04 ¼ - December soybean meal $442.20 down $2.10 - December soybean oil 52.29 down 39 points - December Chicago wheat $5.70 and ¼ up $.14 and ¼ - December live cattl...

Kaden Barlow was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the court. His favorite part about high school sports is being able to be a part of something fun and exciting. To Kaden, there is nothing more exciting than sports, whether you are playing or watching them. Agriculture is Kaden’s home and future. Growing up on a family farm, he has learned a lot of...

Alaina Allyn was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field. Her favorite part about high school sports is the competition between all the local schools in her conference. She also enjoys the support from the school and community when her team competes. To Alaina, agriculture has always been a big part of her life. She grew up on a family farm and s...

This is the time of the year growers are encouraged to conduct soil tests. In this Managing for Profit episode, an expert with the Mosaic Company says those results will be coming back soon, and there are several things that growers should be doing with them. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Earlier this year, 10 regional seed brands joined together with Channel to create the enhanced Channel seed brand. In this Managing for Profit, Channel's Area Business Manager Chris Smith shares how the move will provide farmers with leading-edge solutions for years to come. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

This week Will and Ben breakdown a court's overturning of more than 100 of the EPA's small refinery exemption denials. Market recap (Changes on week as of Monday's close):    - December 2023 corn down $0.12 at $4.55  - December 2024 corn down $0.06 $5.04   - January 2024 soybeans down $.33 at $13.30  - November 2024 soybeans down $.21 at $12.80  - December soybea...

Late season rains will leave a lasting impact on soybean production this year. In this Pods for Profit, we’ll hear from Michigan Agricultural Commodities about how soybean potential was limited in the state because of white mold and what opportunities the market is encouraging. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

In this week’s Soil Health Hotline, a partnership with Sound Agriculture and Brownfield Ag News, Sound Agriculture’s Agronomy Manager Rich Haynes says there are ways to improve nutrient use in corn. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

As farmers make plans for 2024, Enlist Field Specialist Tony Goede says there are several things farmers should consider for managing weeds. He tells Brownfield timing is crucial, and so is mitigating herbicide drift. Tank mix flexibility is another box Goede encourages growers to check. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

Anthony Styczinksi, John Deere’s planting and seeding manager, says farmers are constantly trying to be more productive and efficient with each pass. He tells Brownfield John Deere’s ExactEmerge and ExactRate technologies continue to advance, allowing growers to plant more productively. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

Trivolt performed tremendously well for growers in 2023. In this Managing for Profit, John Buol, North America Technical Manager for Bayer, shares grower feedback and highlights a pilot program Bayer will be offering in 2024. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week Will and Ben dive into several supporting factors for the soybean complex Market recap (Changes on week as of Monday's close):    - December 2023 corn down $0.10 at $4.67  - December 2024 corn down $0.07 $5.10   - January 2024 soybeans down $.19 at $13.63  - November 2024 soybeans down $.06 at $13.01  - December soybean oil up 1.15 cents at 52.69 cents/...

In this week’s Soil Health Hotline, a partnership with Sound Agriculture and Brownfield Ag News, Sound Agriculture Agronomy Manager Zach Carlson says there are advantages to making input decisions early. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .