Brownfield Ag News

Partnerships in the soybean industry are helping diversify US trade markets while helping improve global nutrition in several countries around the world. In this Managing for Profit, learn how checkoff dollars create a sustainable market for US farmers and global consumers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at what supported soybeans, corn, and cattle, why wheat was mixed, and what sent hogs lower. ----- - May corn $6.775 up $0.01 - May soybeans $15.1925 up $0.0225 - May soybean meal $461.10 down $4.60 - May soybean oil 55.36 up 79 points - May Chicago wheat $6.98 up $0.015 - June live cattle $165.20 up $0.32 - June lean hogs $85.75 down...

This week, Will and Ben check in on the early part of planting season across the cornbelt. ----- Market recap (changes on week): - May corn up $.22 at $6.76 - December 2023 corn up $.04 at $5.66 - May soybeans up $.35 at $15.87 - November soybeans up $.02 at $13.11 - May soybean oil flat at 54.57 cents/lb - May soybean meal up $15.00 at $465.70/short ton - May wheat up $.18 at $6.96 - July wheat u...

In this episode of Missouri Corn Talk, National Corn Growers Association board member and Missouri Corn Growers Association Past President Gary Porter talks about priorities for the upcoming farm bill. 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’s Public Policy Manager gives an overview of biodiesel production and use in Illinois, highlighting its benefits to the environment and Illinois soybean farmers. He also gives an update on checkoff investments toward biodiesel expansion including the B20 club. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

Plenty of moisture and the recent warm up is giving weeds a head start this season. In this Pods for Profits, weed extension specialist Christy Sprague with Michigan State University discusses how starting your season with clean fields can give soybeans the best start. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A little competition never hurt anyone. Corn and Soybean researchers in Ohio are gearing up for a competition to see which crop should be planted first. In this Voice of Soy, Tom Fontana, Director of Research and Education for the Ohio Soybean Council talks about the competition and how it benefits Ohio’s soybean farmers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at what supported soybeans, corn, wheat, cattle, and hogs. ----- - May corn $6.765 up $0.1025 - May soybeans $15.17 up $0.165 - May soybean meal $465.70 up $6.00 - May soybean oil 54.57 up 91 points - May Chicago wheat $6.965 up $0.14 - June live cattle $164.87 up $1.15 - June lean hogs $88.17 up $1.30 ----- Find more agriculture news...

Farmers are in the field working ground, planting, and making herbicide applications. Enlist field specialist Greg Young says before getting in the sprayer, he has a few recommendations for post-emergence application to help maximize weed control results. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Discovery Farms Minnesota Coordinator Tim Radatz talks about the program's history, what they've learned from 15 years of data collection, and how farmers can reduce nutrient movement without compromising yield. Funded in part by farmers' investment in the  Minnesota corn check-off ,  Discovery Farms Minnesota  is an on-farm, edge-of-field water quality monitoring program. See Priva...

Listen to this episode of the Compeer Financial podcast where where Mike Morris, Compeer Financials VP of Appraisal, discusses what's happening with land values. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

John Deere Performance Upgrade Marketing Manager Jordan Lang says See and Spray Premium is a vision system that utilizes artificial intelligence to see and spray weeds. He tells Brownfield the results can lead to significant savings on input costs and time when compared to broadcast applications. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

The Biobased Academy is a comprehensive training program that aims to educate fleet and facility professionals and technicians on the operational, health, safety, and environmental benefits of biobased fleet and facilities products. Clean fuels are promoted through the program.  This episode of Fueling Conversations features Bailey Arnold, director of clean air initiatives with the American L...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed closes in soybeans, corn, and wheat, the gains in cattle, and the losses in hogs. ----- - May corn $6.56 up $0.05 - May soybeans $15.0425 up $0.07 - May soybean meal $460.20 up $2.40 - May soybean oil 54.00 down 89 points - May Chicago wheat $6.795 up $0.055 - June live cattle $164.85 up $0.90 - June lean hogs $87.55 down...

As summer grilling season approaches, the demand for US beef is increasing. Lance Zimmerman, Senior Beef Analyst for Rabo AgriFinance, discusses how this demand is reflected within the market. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Consumers and farmers are racing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce carbon from the fuel supply with alternative forms of diesel and gasoline. In this Managing For Profit, a farmer and a USB Board Member discusses the importance of using soybeans to diversify the fuel supply. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at how soybeans, corn, and wheat fared after the USDA numbers, what supported cattle, and why hogs were lower. ----- - May corn $6.51 down $0.03 - May soybeans $14.9725 up $0.10 - May soybean meal $457.80 up $7.10 - May soybean oil 54.89 up 41 points - May Chicago wheat $6.74 down $0.045 - June live cattle $163.95 up $0.25 - June lean...

Airable Research Lab is equipped to research and develop new products that utilize soy-based oils and feedstocks to solve both industry and consumer challenges. In this Voice of Soy, Connor Young, an Airable Research Lab chemist shares some of the successes that have come from the lab and why soy is a good fit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...

In this episode of Missouri Corn Talk, Missouri Corn Growers Association Treasurer and Northwest Missouri Grower Dylan Rosier says he’s supportive of the United States challenging Mexico’s ban on GMO-corn. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Many Michigan farmers are facing wet fields as planting season approaches. In this Pods for Profits, plant pathologist Marty Chilvers with Michigan State University talks about the benefits of seed treatments and where they might provide greater returns. 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 look at the impact USDA's April supply and demand report might have as farmers ratchet up planting. ----- Market recap (changes on week): - May corn down $.03 at $6.54 - December 2023 corn down $.05 at $5.62 - May soybeans up $.35 at $15.87 - November soybeans down $.23 at $13.09 - May soybean oil down 2.20 cents at 54.48 cents/lb - May soybean meal down $13.50 at $450.70/s...

This week Illinois Soybean Association Research Agronomist Jennifer Jones explains why they invest checkoff dollars in soybean related research and the return to farmers. She also highlights current research projects and upcoming investments. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Activity on the farm is ramping up and corn growers are prioritizing early season weed control. Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Jason Gibson says the easiest weed to control is one that never emerges, and adding a residual herbicide to a postemergence tank mix creates a protective barrier to stop weeds before they emerge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at what supported corn, wheat, and cattle and why soybeans and hogs were mixed. ----- - May corn $6.54 up $0.105 - May soybeans $14.8725 down $0.0525 - May soybean meal $450.70 down $3.60 - May soybean oil 54.48 down 5 points - May Chicago wheat $6.785 up $0.03 - June live cattle $163.70 up $0.60 - June lean hogs $89.15 up $0.97 -----...