Brownfield Ag News

In this week’s Missouri Corn Talk, Missouri Department of Agriculture Director Chris Chinn talks about expansion of biofuel infrastructure in Missouri and support for growing ethanol use nationwide. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Research is finding using starter fertilizer on early planted soybeans leads to a yield benefit. In this Pods for Profits, soil fertility and nutrient management specialist Kurt Steinke with Michigan State University explains how a nutrition program for soybeans can help farmers capitalize on additional gains. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...

Feral swine disrupt native species and ecosystems. They destroy habitat and young wildlife and their rooting causes issues from soil erosion to reduced water quality. In this episode, State Wildlife Veterinarian Dr. Sherri Russel explains why it’s important to eradicate this invasive species. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

Enlist field specialist Greg Young says farmers can set themselves up for success this growing season by tank mixing in the correct order. He tells Brownfield using the right amount of water is also important, and so is a thorough tank clean out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Fulda, Minnesota, farmer Mark Enninga explains his upcoming study of how application of a compost extract affects corn yields and crop health. Mark’s work is supported by Minnesota Corn through its Innovation Grant program. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

John Deere go-to-market manager for digital products Ryan Stien says there are several ways farmers can get support for JDLink. He tells Brownfield remote display access, expert alerts, and partnering with local dealers all help customers gain valuable insights. 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 the lower closes in corn, wheat, and hogs, and the mixed finishes in soybeans and cattle. ----- - July corn $5.8225 down $0.1175 - July soybeans $14.055 up $0.015 - July soybean meal $431.40 up $11.90 - July soybean oil 51.15 down 90 points - July Chicago wheat $6.2725 down $0.14 - June live cattle $162.95 down $0.05 - June lean hogs $83.8...

Greater Indiana Clean Cities is a standalone nonprofit focused on advancing communities with education and resources on alternative fuel vehicles. For 24 years, the organization has helped foster partnerships between fleets and industry providers in the Hoosier state. In this episode of Fueling Conversations, Greater Indiana Clean Cities Executive Director Kerri Garvin and Indiana Soybean Alliance...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the steady to higher finish in corn, the mixed close in wheat, and the losses in soybeans, cattle, and hogs. ----- - July corn $5.94 up $0.0925 - July soybeans $14.04 down $0.1025 - July soybean meal $419.50 up $0.50 - July soybean oil 52.05 down 99 points - July Chicago wheat $6.4125 down $0.0225 - June live cattle $163.00 down $0...

Education coordinator Pam Debele says Minnesota Farm Bureau has a goal of increasing the positive public perception of agriculture. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council Secretary Pat Sullivan, who farms in Renville County, says MSRPC is sponsoring a Checkoff Fund towards reimbursing young farmers who complete the Minnesota Private Pesticide Applicator Certification. He tells Brownfield the reimbursement will be available to the first 200 Minnesota farmers between the ages of 18 and 35 who apply. Visit https://mnsoy...

Consumer desire for renewable and sustainable raw materials is helping make soybeans an ideal ingredient for nonfood uses. In this episode, a farmer leader from Kentucky discusses nonfood uses, products, and partnerships.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The ag industry is constantly evolving and tools to help farmers better manage their business are crucial to the bottom line. In this Managing for Profit, Kirk Merritt, executive director of the Ohio Soybean Council talks about how the Ohio State University’s Farm Financial Management and Policy Institute can benefit producers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

This spring has offered short and sporadic planting windows for farmers.  In this Pods for Profit, cropping systems agronomist Manni Singh with Michigan State University will break down what to consider when planting soybeans and other management decisions that impact emergence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

This week, Will and Ben discuss strong planting progress. ----- Market recap (changes on week): - July corn up $.12 at $5.96 - December 2023 corn up $.04 at $5.29 - July soybeans up $.06 at $14.33 - November soybeans down $.03 at $12.72 - July soybean oil up 1.84 cents at $53.65 - July soybean meal down $6.70 at $426.90/short ton - July wheat up $.36 at $6.54 - June WTI Crude Oil down $2.87 at $72...

In this week’s Missouri Corn Talk, Missouri Corn’s Associate Director of Market Development Lane Howard talks about growing demand for ethanol and year-round E15. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week Illinois Soybean Association Market Development Director Todd Main gives an update on the current state of Illinois waterways and explains why waterways are important to Illinois soybean farmers. He also highlights checkoff partnerships that help make improvements to waterway infrastructure.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

Listen to this episode of the Compeer Financial podcast where where Steve Leffew, a lending officer with Compeer Financial, discusses what's next for rural and rec property financing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Corteva Agriscience U.S. product manager for Enlist herbicides Shane Hyman says there are several ways farmers can successfully manage weeds in 2023, beginning with spraying when weeds are small. He tells Brownfield proper tank mixing is another key when it comes to weed control.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

Parts marketing specialist Phil Lauer says John Deere has added a service that allows customers to bring in-cab monitors and GPS receivers to their local dealership to be repaired and returned by Deere’s REMAN Service. In other words, he tells Brownfield it’s a repair service utilizing factory technicians. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...

As demand rises for clean fuels, there is continued investment and growth in U.S. oilseed crush capacity. This episode of Fueling Conversations features Tom Hammer, president and CEO of the National Oilseed Processors Association. He’ll discuss how processors are making significant investments – in part because of positive signals from the biodiesel and renewable diesel industry – to produce the v...

Three of the largest commodity groups have formed a partnership to ensure growers have financial tools, technical resources, and develop market opportunities. In this episode, learn about the Farmers for Soil Health Initiative. 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 why hogs were mixed while soybeans, corn, wheat, and cattle were lower. ----- - July corn $5.80 down $0.045 - July soybeans $14.1075 down $0.1675 - July soybean meal $427.90 down $5.70 - July soybean oil 51.79 down 2 points - July Chicago wheat $6.0925 down $0.09 - June live cattle $162.90 down $1.97 - June lean hogs $89.95 up $0.25 -----...