Brownfield Ag News

Utilizing fungicide can help farmers control soybean diseases like white mold.  In this Managing for Profit, Lynn Justesen UPL Technical Services Lead for row crops talks about how applications of a fungicide, like Zolera FX provides more robust disease control, more plant health benefits, and higher yields. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...

U.S. product manager for soybean herbicides Aaron Smith says Corteva Agriscience has developed a novel herbicide solution called Enversa that will provide powerful weed control, plus excellent crop safety once registered. He tells Brownfield Enversa will also have a wide application window and compatibility with a variety of tank mix partners. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

Go-to-market manager for large tractors and tillage equipment Ryan Jardon says John Deere has introduced autonomy prep packages to help customers take the next step. He tells Brownfield time constraints and a lack of skilled labor are two reasons farmers might consider autonomous tractors.   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 losses in soybeans and the mixed finishes in corn, wheat, cattle, and hogs. ----- - May corn $6.3175 down $0.0175 - May soybeans $14.195 down $0.29 - May soybean meal $438.30 down $13.30 - May soybean oil 52.17 down 247 points - May Chicago wheat $6.62 down $0.0125 - April live cattle $162.15 down $0.15 - April lean hogs $75.75...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has several Rural Development Energy Programs aimed at increasing production of advanced biofuels and expanding the infrastructure for clean fuels like biodiesel derived from U.S. agricultural feedstocks. In this episode of Fueling Conversations with Clean Fuels Alliance America, Rural Business-Cooperative Service Administrator Karama Neal discusses the Higher Bl...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at how corn finished mixed while soybeans, wheat, cattle, and hogs were lower. ----- - May corn $6.335 up $0.035 - May soybeans $14.485 down $0.185 - May soybean meal $451.60 down $9.00 - May soybean oil 54.64 down 160 points - May Chicago wheat $6.635 down $0.1975 - April live cattle $162.30 down $0.12 - April lean hogs $76.07 down $...

Listen as Owen Wagner, Senior Analyst for Grains and Oilseeds at Rabo AgriFinance, discusses how utilizing sustainable aviation fuel and carbon credits can help soybean growers meet CO2 reduction goals and increase revenue. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Farmers who use a traditional corn-soybean rotation have historically relied on residual fertility to fulfill the nutrient needs for the upcoming soybean crop. But is it enough? In this Managing for Profit, Channel technical agronomist Derek Whalen talks about ways farmers can maximize their soybean yields. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

Listen to this Indiana Corn and Soybean Checkoff Connection, where Denise Scarborough -Indiana Soybean Alliance board member- discusses the benefits and opportunities in high oleic soybeans for both farmers and consumers. 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 sent corn, soybeans, wheat, and hog futures lower and how cattle closed mixed. ----- - May corn $6.30 down $0.03 - May soybeans $14.67 down $0.19 - May soybean meal $460.60 down $2.10 - May soybean oil 56.24 down 175 points - May Chicago wheat $6.8325 down $0.175 - April live cattle $162.42 up $0.40 - April lean hogs $77.05 do...

Continual drought pressure can make crop selection a challenge.  In this Managing for Profit, Ryan Bryant-Schlobohm, UPL Technical Services Manager, shares how a crop like herbicide-tolerant forage sorghum can provide great options for farmers and livestock producers. 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 discuss how the extension of the Black Sea trade corridor will impact commodity markets. ----- Market recap (changes on week): - May corn up $.20 at $6.33 - December 2023 corn up $.03 at $5.60 - May soybeans down $.05 at $14.86 - November soybeans down $.30 at $13.09 - May soybean oil up 2.13 cents at 57.99 cents/lb - May soybean meal down $29.50 at $462.70/short ton - May...

Maciej Kazula, Minnesota Corn's Research Director, provides an overview of the research projects the organization is funding in 2023. 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 why soybeans and corn were mixed and what sent wheat, cattle, and hogs lower. ----- - May corn $6.33 down $0.0125 - May soybeans $14.86 up $0.095 - May soybean meal $462.70 down $3.30 - May soybean oil 57.99 up 53 points - May Chicago wheat $7.0075 down $0.0975 - April live cattle $162.02 down $0.30 - April lean hogs $77.77 down $2...

GrowNextGen is the “go-to” place to find great resources to connect agriculture with mainstream science classes in Ohio. In this Best of Voice of Soy we hear from Jeanne Gogolski, one of the leads with the GrowNextGen project.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Enlist field specialist Steve Snyder says farmers are seeing a shift in weed species as different cultural practices and herbicide programs result in a changing landscape to manage. He tells Brownfield in North Dakota for example, waterhemp is appearing on acres that never had the weed before. Snyder says there are several ways to stay one step ahead of the weeds. See Privacy Policy at https://art...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at what supported corn and wheat, why soybeans were lower, and the mixed finishes in cattle and hogs. ----- - May corn $6.3425 up $0.015 - May soybeans $14.765 down $0.15 - May soybean meal $466.00 down $8.00 - May soybean oil 57.46 down 27 points - May Chicago wheat $7.105 up $0.115 - April live cattle $162.32 down $0.02 - April lean...

John Deere precision ag marketing leader Matt Olson says when everything on the farm is being tracked, producers can truly grasp what’s working and what’s not. And he tells Brownfield John Deere offers technology to ensure the bottom line is as strong as possible.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...

The Clean Cities Coalition Network, a Department of Energy program, is celebrating 30 years of working to implement alternative transportation fuels, fuel-saving technologies and practices, and energy efficient mobility choices. The network has more than 75 active coalitions working in communities across the nation. In this episode of Fueling Conversations, Antoine Thompson, executive director of...

Managing tough to control weeds is a challenge for farmers year in and year out. In this Managing for Profit Skyler Paul with Bayer shares how TriVolt a new corn herbicide helps growers maintain clean fields by consistently controlling grass and broadleaf weeds See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Indiana Corn Marketing Council is looking for strong farm leaders to serve on their board. The board is comprised of farmers statewide who are tasked with determining how checkoff dollars can best be spent to benefit Indiana corn farmers. Anyone interested in serving on this board can learn more at incorn.org/elections. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed finish in soybeans, the gains in corn and wheat, and the losses in cattle and hogs. ----- - May corn $6.2075 up $0.0725 - May soybeans $14.9375 up $0.025 - May soybean meal $481.20 up $1.90 - May soybean oil 56.18 up 32 points - May Chicago wheat $6.9625 up $0.1175 - April live cattle $163.05 down $0.50 - April lean hogs...

This week, Will and Ben dive into the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and the spillover fear impacting the commodity market. ----- Market recap (changes on week): - May corn down $.24 at $6.13 - December 2023 corn down $.13 at $5.57 - May soybeans down $.38 at $14.91 - November soybeans down $.40 at $13.39 - May soybean oil down 4.49 cents at 55.86 cents/lb - May soybean meal down $1.20 at $492.20...