Brownfield Ag News

Stories on today's show include: -A farm business management instructor says several factors are currently influencing the grain markets. -The state climatologist for Iowa says river levels have been a mixed bag across the Corn Belt. -The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association amended its policy on the Asian longhorned tick during this week’s summer meeting, noting the tick has now spread halfway a...

What do you do when your family's industry disappears? Florida citrus grower Zack Farr watched the state's citrus industry shrink by 95%, forcing producers to rethink everything they knew about farming. Instead of walking away, Zack returned home to explore new opportunities—from industrial hemp and biochar to regenerative agriculture and alternative crops. In this episode, Brownfield’s Kellan Hea...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight gains in soybeans, corn, and wheat, along with 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 .

Stories on today's show include: -The 2026 Water Resources Development Act is on its way to the full U.S. House.  -USDA Undersecretary Richard Fordyce says the department’s One Farmer, One File program will be transformative for producers.  -Cattle producers are wondering when the stretch of high beef prices might come to an end.  -U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley suggests time could be...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight losses in soybeans, corn, and wheat, along with 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 .

Stories on today's show include: -An environmental group is petitioning the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to uphold the Trump administration’s MAHA mandate and add cancer warning labels on all pesticides. -A farm management analyst suggests there were some positives in Friday’s USDA supply and demand report. -Trade experts say tariffs are likely to remain a key part of U.S. trade policy des...

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 attorney Brigit Rollins about what the U.S. Supreme Court's recent glyphosate ruling means for farmers, pesticide labels, and the future of crop protection tools. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownf...

Corn growers are gearing up to face several foliar disease threats, and Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Jeff Moon, says gray leaf spot could definitely be a problem this summer. He tells Brownfield while the impact varies, damage caused by the lesions can result in as much as 50 percent yield loss. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://b...

Brownfield’s Meghan Grebner has a look at the higher moves in soybeans and corn, the mixed session for wheat, and where cattle and hogs might head in the new 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 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 .

Stories on today's show include: -The USDA has raised its 2026 corn and soybean production estimates, while trimming the outlook for wheat. -The U.S. EPA has proposed changes to federal diesel emissions regulations that would eliminate vehicle deratements caused by Diesel Exhaust Fluid system failures. -The CME Group will launch two new futures contracts to help manage risk across the cattle suppl...

This week, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine dig into the crucial dynamics of supply and demand in the livestock market, looking at recent trends and what they mean for consumers and producers alike. They explore the latest market numbers, the impact of recent slaughter data, and what these trends indicate for the future of beef and pork prices. See...

What does it take to capture incredible wildlife photos? In this episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brent Barnett sits down with Judd McCullum, an avid bowhunter, wildlife photographer, and prairie reconstructionist with Hoksey Native Seeds. Judd shares how his love for the outdoors inspired his passion for photography and offers practical advice for anyone interested in getting started. See Privacy P...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the end-of-week decline in cattle, the gains in corn, soybeans, and wheat, and the mixed Friday finish in hogs. September corn $4.39 and ½ up $.08 August soybeans $11.91 and ¾ up $.14 August soybean meal $320.40 up $3.00 August soybean oil 70.46 up 54 points September Chicago wheat $6.40 and ¼ up $.20 and 1/2 August live cattle $23...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight gains in wheat, mixed moves for soybeans and corn, and how cattle and hogs could end 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: -The USDA is expanding disaster assistance coverage to help producers recover from losses.  -The director of the University of Missouri’s Food and Agricultural Policy Institute says tight margins have U.S. farmers exploring all avenues of affordability.  -An ag economist says the profitability prospects for the 2026 soybean crop have improved due to the r...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the declines in cattle, corn, and soybeans, the gains in wheat, and the mixed finish for hogs. September corn $4.31 and ½ down $.03 and 1/2 August soybeans $11.77 and ¾ down $.15 and 1/2 August soybean meal $317.40 up $5.10 August soybean oil 69.92 down 93 points September Chicago wheat $6.19 and ¾ up $.12 August live cattle $235.2...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed overnight trade in wheat, the losses in 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 .

Headlines on today’s episode include: - Weather fueling this week’s rally - Phosphate supplies questioned as conflict continues to disrupt global market - Misuse of 2-4-D could threaten future weed control  - John Deere agrees to 10-year right-to-repair deal in FTC antitrust lawsuit - Latest EPA update on Gulf hypoxia zone shows mixed results   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at Wednesday's strength in hogs, mixed close for cattle, and declines in corn, soybeans, and wheat. September corn $4.35 down $.08 and 3/4 August soybeans $11.93 and ¼ down ½ cent August soybean meal $312.30 down $3.90 August soybean oil 70.85 up 226 points September Chicago wheat $6.07 and ¾ down $.10 and 3/4 August live cattle $237....

Katie Lacey never planned to return to her family's fifth-generation California cattle ranch. After earning degrees at Oklahoma State University and building a career away from home, life took an unexpected turn that brought her back to the ranch. In this episode of Next Gen Podcast with Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican, Katie shares how she's finding her place in the family operation while balan...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight gains in soybeans and wheat, the mixed trade in corn, and what might influence cattle and 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: -An ag economist says producers remain concerned about the future of the farm economy according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. -Sterile flies are crucial as the cattle industry fights New World screwworm, and a new technology could play a key role in eradicating the pest.   -The president of the Illinois Corn Growers Assoc...