Brownfield Ag News

Ben Longlet is the digital specialist for Harvest Profit, a farm business management tool he says helps farmers identify profit and loss on several levels. He tells Brownfield Harvest Profit can connect with John Deere’s Operations Center to track cost of production, break evens, and even provide grain marketing insights. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at what pressured soybeans, corn, wheat, and hogs, and how cattle are setting up for direct business. ----- - March corn $6.7075 down $0.0775 - March soybeans $15.1925 down $0.005 - March soybean meal $495.50 up $13.60 - March soybean oil 59.04 down 154 points - March Chicago wheat $7.5725 down $0.075 - April live cattle $163.62 down...

Farmers should not skip out on micronutrients because they are an essential part of the nutrient package for crops. In this Managing for Profit an agronomist discusses why sulfur should be included in a fertilizer program. 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 Report John Perkins has your look at how soybeans, corn, and wheat reacted to the USDA report, the position squaring in cattle, and what supported hogs. ----- - March corn $6.785 up $0.045 - March soybeans $15.1975 up $0.045 - March soybean meal $481.90 up $0.50 - March soybean oil 60.58 down 31 points - March Chicago wheat $7.6475 up $0.15 - April live cattle $163.70 d...

While soil pH can often be overlooked when it comes to fertility management, it can be a big factor in soybean yield success.  In this Managing for Profit, Derek Crompton, a Channel technical agronomist shares some tips about managing soil pH to maintain yield potential in soybeans. 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 has your look at why grains and oilseeds were mixed Tuesday, while cattle were down and hogs were up. ----- - March corn $6.74 down $0.05 - March soybeans $15.1525 down $0.06 - March soybean meal $481.40 down $7.60 - March soybean oil 60.89 up 158 points - March Chicago wheat $7.4975 down $0.0025 - February live cattle $160.57 down $0.25 - February...

This week, Will and Ben breakdown private firm South American crop expectations ahead of key USDA reports. ----- Market recap (changes on week): - March corn down $.04 at $6.76 - December 2023 corn up $.07 at $5.95 - March soybeans down $.04 at $15.26 - November soybeans up $.08 at $13.70 - March soybean oil down $.01 at 60.03 cents/lb - March soybean meal up $2.20 at $487.70/short ton - March whe...

From drought to flooding, wheat growers across the country were thrown many different difficult weather scenarios in 2022. That makes controlling weeds even more paramount this year. In this Managing for Profit, Ryan Bryant-Schlobohm says growers will need to consider herbicides that can control wave after wave of weed flushes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal...

Our guest on this episode of the What's Happening podcasts is Bill Moore Chief Risk Officer for Compeer Financial. Listen as Bill and Brownfield's, Mark Dorenkamp talk about Interest Rates. 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 corn and cattle finished higher, how corn closed higher, and what influenced the mixed trade in wheat and hogs. ----- - March corn $6.79 up $0.015 - March soybeans $15.2125 down $0.1075 - March soybean meal $489.00 down $7.50 - March soybean oil 59.31 up 25 points - March Chicago wheat $7.5025 down $0.065 - February live cattle...

University of Minnesota Extension Educator Dr. Anthony Hanson highlights the continued efforts to monitor corn pests and disease risks in Minnesota. Hanson's work is 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 .

Soybean growers are searching for ways to control weeds and Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Will Tubbs says because of herbicide resistance, a one pass weed control program is not going to cut it. He tells Brownfield the Enlist System is a responsible, effective, and flexible solution that also offers optimum yield potential.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

In this Weekly Livestock Market Update, Scott and Meghan talk about the markets, Restaurant Performance Index, jobs, the lowest beef cow inventroy since 1962, and more. ----- - This week in the markets – Live fed cattle prices were up $1.80 on the week and feeder cattle prices were generally higher but too lightly tested given weather conditions in some parts of cattle country. April live cattle w...

John Deere marketing manager Christopher Murray says Harvest Lab 3000 with Grain Sensing is new to John Deere S700 Series combines. He tells Brownfield the sensor monitors protein, starch, and oil for wheat, barley, and canola in real time, allowing farmers to market directly from the field. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at what pressured corn, why wheat was mixed, and how soybeans, cattle, and hogs closed higher. ----- - March corn $6.7525 down $0.0575 - March soybeans $15.3425 up $0.14 - March soybean meal $491.80 up $7.10 - March soybean oil 60.94 up 15 points - March Chicago wheat $7.61 up $0.0125 - February live cattle $159.75 up $1.32 - February...

Higher yielding crops begins with proper nutrition, and proper nutrition begins with a soil test analysis. In this episode, an agronomist explains why it’s important to understand the test and how AgroLiquid’s Back 2 Basics series can set growers up for success.  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 has your look at why corn and wheat finished mixed and what pressured soybeans, cattle, and hogs. ----- - March corn $6.81 up $0.0125 - March soybeans $15.2025 down $0.1775 - March soybean meal $484.70 up $0.50 - March soybean oil 60.79 down 154 points - March Chicago wheat $7.5975 down $0.015 - February live cattle $158.42 down $0.42 - February lean hogs $73.9...

Spraying for weeds early gives farmers a strong pre-emergence residual program for weed control and can help limit challenges from yield-robbing weeds later in the growing season. In this Managing for profit, Brandy Cullen, Bayer soy traits marketing manager talks about the benefits of spraying early. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...

Jim Zook with the Corn Marketing Program of Michigan discusses how the checkoff works to educate 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 why corn, soybeans, cattle, and hogs were mixed while wheat finished higher. ----- - March corn $6.7975 down $0.04 - March soybeans $15.38 up $0.0275 - March soybean meal $484.20 down $4.50 - March soybean oil 62.33 up 101 points - March Chicago wheat $7.6125 up $0.0875 - February live cattle $158.85 up $0.10 - February lean hogs $...

This week, Will and Ben look at how mixed crop conditions in Argentina and Brazil are impacting U.S. commodity exports. ----- Market recap (changes on week): - March corn up $.14 at $6.80 - December 2023 corn up $.02 at $5.88 - March soybeans up $.40 at $15.30 - November soybeans up $.23 at $13.62 - March soybean oil down $.01 at 61.04 cents/lb - January soybean meal up $23.60 at $485.50/short ton...

This growing season spring and winter wheat growers will have access to a new post-emergent herbicide to better control broadleaf and grass weeds.   In this Managing for Profit, Ryan Bryant-Schlobohm, UPL Technical Services Manager shares how the three active ingredients provide the most effective weed control solution on the market.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at how weather affected soybeans, corn, and wheat, why cattle were up, what led to hogs finishing mixed. ----- - Mach corn $6.8375 up $0.0075 - March $15.3525 up $0.2575 - March soybean meal $488.70 up $15.20 - March soybean oil $61.32 up 70 points - March Chicago wheat $7.525 up $0.025 - February live cattle $158.75 up $2.02 - Februa...

Dion Pearce with The Mosaic Company says they are offering two biological products targeted at increasing nutrient availability and uptake. He tells Brownfield BioPath is for liquid applications and PowerCoat is for dry fertilizer applications. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .