Brownfield Ag News

How well did soybean planting go? In this Pods for Profits, soybean extension educator Mike Staton with Michigan State University shares how to evaluate soybean stands after planting and what populations can still be profitable if there was poor emergence.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Jason Gibson says the diseases farmers should have on their radar this season are tar spot in corn and white mold for soybeans. He tells Brownfield both crop diseases have been prevalent in new areas and says fungicides are a valuable tool in defending yield. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...

Parts marketing specialist Phil Lauer says John Deere dealers offer a tiered parts portfolio that includes same-as-new John Deere parts as well as a broad selection of REMAN and other products. He tells Brownfield giving farmers more choice ensures they get what they need at affordable prices. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

Red Lake County farmer Mikayla Tabert explains research into how cover crops and an extended five-year crop rotation affect yields, economics, and soil health. Her work has been funded in part by Minnesota Corn. 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 hogs and soybeans, why corn and wheat were mixed, and how cattle closed higher. ----- - July corn $5.9075 up $0.035 - July soybeans $13.24 down $0.0025 - July soybean meal $397.20 down $5.00 - July soybean oil 48.52 up 52 points - July Chicago wheat $6.0425 down $0.02 - June live cattle $167.30 up $1.20 - June lean hogs $77....

Biofuel investments and the current expansion of U.S. soybean crush capacity are helping to improve farmers' bottom lines, especially in areas that were previously underserved. In this episode of Fueling Conversations, Mac Marshall, vice president of market intelligence for the United Soybean Board, discusses growth in biodiesel and renewable diesel that has allowed soybean farmers to build upon t...

Dry weather could make early season weeds a greater issue in Michigan. In this Pods for Profits, agronomist Ed Benkurt discusses how April and May planted soybeans will lead to two different management plans. Hear his advice on what that means for weeds, nutrients and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins looks at the losses in soybeans and cattle, the support in corn and wheat, and why hogs were mixed. ----- - July corn $5.775 up $0.065 - July soybeans $13.225 down $0.1875 - July soybean meal $406.40 down $5.80 - July soybean oil 47.76 down 101 points - July Chicago wheat $6.2225 up $0.16 - June live cattle $164.27 down $0.77 - June lean hogs $80.6...

This week, Will and Ben check up on planting progress. ----- Market recap (changes on week): - July corn down $.21 at $5.71 - December 2023 corn down $.06 at $5.09 - July soybeans down $.59 at $14.41 - November soybeans down $.34 at $11.97 - July soybean oil down less than 1 cent at 48.77 cents/lb - July soybean meal down $18.70 at $412.20/short ton - July 2023 wheat down $.54 at $6.06 - July 2024...

This week Illinois Soybean Association Communications Manager Claire Weinzierl highlights the benefits of biodiesel for farmers, fleets, fuel retailers and drivers and opportunities for everyone to expand use of the fuel. She also explains how the state soybean checkoff continues to invest in biodiesel initiatives.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Did you know that investing soybean checkoff dollars helps to improve global demand for US meat products around the globe brings added value to Ohio’s soybean farmers? In this Voice of Soy, Ohio Soybean Council’s Madison Layman shares the benefits of investing checkoff dollars in soybean’s top customer.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://...

In this week’s Missouri Corn Talk, Missouri Corn Growers Association’s Jacob Knaebel recaps the Missouri state legislative session and explains the importance of grassroots efforts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Minnesota Farm Bureau Foundation director Ruth Meirick says one of the primary focuses of the organization is mental health. She tells Brownfield Minnesota Farm Bureau is bring awareness to death by suicide among farm families in the state and reduce the stigma around mental health. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins looks at the gains in soybeans and corn, the mixed finishes for wheat and cattle, and the losses in hogs. ----- - July corn $5.71 up $0.165 - July soybeans $13.4125 up $0.34 - July soybean meal $412.20 up $3.10 - July soybean oil 48.77 up 150 points - July Chicago wheat $6.0625 up $0.0125 - June live cattle $165.05 down $0.67 - June lean hogs $81.8...

Enlist field specialist Scott Jungmann says unlike some other herbicides, Enlist does not have a calendar cutoff date, which he calls a great advantage. He tells Brownfield there are some application requirements growers should know, including growth stage for soybeans and utilizing the proper nozzles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...

John Deere go to market manager for digital products Ryan Stien says JD Link gives farmers the ability to analyze machine and agronomic data. He tells Brownfield a connected machine equips farmers to see how the dollars they put into their farm are generating dollars into their own pocket.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the gains in cattle, the losses in soybeans and wheat, and why corn and hogs were mixed. ----- - July corn $5.5525 down $0.0625 - July soybeans $13.3325 down $0.0375 - July soybean meal $414.10 down $11.20 - July soybean oil 47.29 up 88 points - July Chicago wheat $6.1175 down $0.1375 - June live cattle $165.52 up $0.70 - June lean...

In this episode of Fueling Conversations, Steve Howell, founding partner of MARC-IV Consulting and senior technical advisor to Clean Fuels Alliance America, will discuss some of the history behind the ASTM standard for biodiesel and share information about the new Low Metals Grade that was recently approved. Visit cleanfuels.org for more information.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in soybeans, corn, wheat, and hogs, and the mixed finish for cattle. ----- - July corn $5.615 down $0.1975 - July soybeans $13.37 down $0.27 - July soybean meal $425.30 down $1.60 - July soybean oil 46.41 down 104 points - July Chicago wheat $6.255 down $0.22 - June live cattle $164.82 up $0.95 - June lean hogs $84.87 do...

USB’s Communication and Education Committee is focusing on educating farmers and end users about the benefits of soy and soy-based products. USB programs impact everything from improving production on the farm to expanding markets across animal agriculture and soy foods and providing a renewable alternative for biofuels and nonfood uses.  In this episode of Managing for Profit, learn about th...

Minnesota Farm Bureau director of public policy Pierce Bennett says membership provides direction on policy starting at the county level. He tells Brownfield those policies are discussed and voted on during Minnesota Farm Bureau’s annual meeting each November. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Members of the Ohio Soybean Council were recently in South Korea and Thailand talking about and promoting Ohio soybeans. In this Voice of Soy, Madison Layman, Ohio Soybean Council’s manager of demand and market development says trips like this help add value to Ohio soybeans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...

This week Illinois Soybean Association Outreach Agronomist Stephanie Porter reviews why the association created the ILSoyAdvisor website, and the benefits soybean farmers can redeem by visiting it. She also highlights new resources coming to the site including updates from ISA’s newest class of Soy Envoys.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in soybeans and corn and the mixed finishes for wheat, cattle, and hogs. ----- - July corn $5.8125 down $0.1125 - July soybeans $13.64 down $0.3675 - July soybean meal $426.90 down $4.00 - July soybean oil 47.45 down 224 points - July Chicago wheat $6.475 down $0.1325 - June live cattle $163.87 down $0.45 - June lean hog...