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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at Tuesday's losses in cattle, mixed finish in hogs, and gains in corn, soybeans, and wheat. July corn $4.12 and ¾ up $.10 and 3/4 July soybeans $11.16 and ¾ up $.08 July soybean meal $304.70 unchanged July soybean oil 66.74 down 233 points July Chicago wheat $5.80 and ¾ up $.11 and 1/4 August live cattle $242.42 down $1.15 July lean...

For decades, the Illinois corn checkoff has partnered with the U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council to promote corn and its products across the world. In this Managing for Profit, Jon Rosenstiel, a director with the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, discusses some of their recent efforts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed overnight trade in wheat, the losses in corn and soybeans, and how cattle and hogs might end the month. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Headlines on today’s episode include: - The latest USDA weekly crop reports from across the Midwest - A look at acreage expectations ahead of the June 30 th report - Economist expects drawn out USMCA negotiations - Ag groups say call for more farm support is warranted - AI helping to narrow fungicide application windows   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...

Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how decisions in Washington shape the tools you use on your farm. This week, Brownfield's Carah Hart talks with ag economist Luis Ribera about the renegotiation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, breaking down the key trade issues and why farmers should pay attention. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfield...

National Pork Board consumer and business insights manager Sarah Showalter says the Taste What Pork Can Do campaign is helping introduce consumers to new ways to enjoy pork. She tells Brownfield one product that’s gaining popularity is ground pork. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Missouri Soybeans is inviting farmers and ag professionals to a full day of research, technology, and hands-on innovation at the Crop and Pest Management Field Day and Ag Innovation Showcase at MU’s Bradford Research Farm on July 8. 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 the overnight losses in soybeans and corn, and the mixed trade in wheat, along with how cattle and hogs might kick off the week. 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 takes a daily look at the factors impacting commodity market trends, from trade news and weather to global politics and statistical projections. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Stories on today's show include: -An agriculture lender says ongoing volatility makes reviewing crop budgets more important than ever.  -A north Iowa grain farmer suggests there are few if any pathways to profitability this year. -Wisconsin’s agriculture secretary wants to see the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement renewed.  -An ag economist says uncertainty continues to surround a memorandum...

This week's show is Part 2 of our conversation with Dan Infalt from The Hunting Beast! 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 the losses in cattle and wheat, and the mixed Friday closes in corn, hogs, and soybeans. July corn $4.12 and ¾ down $.02 July soybeans $11.26 and ¼ down $.01 and 1/4 July soybean meal $307.00 down $1.20 July soybean oil 71.30 up 49 points July Chicago wheat $5.78 and ¼ down $.12 and 3/4 August live cattle $245.82 down $1.40 July le...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in cattle and wheat, and the mixed Friday closes in corn, hogs, and soybeans. July corn $4.12 and ¾ down $.02 July soybeans $11.26 and ¼ down $.01 and 1/4 July soybean meal $307.00 down $1.20 July soybean oil 71.30 up 49 points July Chicago wheat $5.78 and ¼ down $.12 and 3/4 August live cattle $245.82 down $1.40 July le...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at what pressured corn, soybeans, and wheat overnight, in addition to how cattle and hogs might end the week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Stories on today's show include: -The Trump administration is asking Congress to pass a spending bill that includes priorities for the ag sector.   -The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled federal pesticide law takes precedence over added state labeling requirements.  -A central Iowa farmer says breaking into agriculture isn’t easy for young producers, but it can be done. -The vice preside...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at Thursday's gains in soybeans and corn, and the mixed closes for cattle, hogs, and wheat. July corn $4.41 and ¾ up $.07 and 3/4 July soybeans $11.27 and ½ up $.18 and 3/4 July soybean meal $308.20 up $4.60 July soybean oil 70.81 up 135 points July Chicago wheat $5.91 up $.05 and 1/4 August live cattle $247.22 up $.70 July lean hogs...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight gains in soybeans, the mostly lower activity in corn and wheat, and what might move cattle and hogs Thursday See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Headlines on today’s episode include: - Strong El Nino expected to impact global crop production - Farm Bureau leader sees farm bill momentum   - Sulfur woes leading to phosphate worries - Wet cool stretch results in tar spot   - Factors impacting volatility in cattle placements   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at Wednesday's gains in cattle, losses in soybeans, and mixed finishes for corn, hogs, and wheat. July corn $4.07 down $.02 and 3/4 July soybeans $11.08 and ¾ down $.08 and 1/4 July soybean meal $303.60 up $.70 July soybean oil 69.46 down 113 points July Chicago wheat $5.85 and ¾ down $.01 August live cattle $246.52 up $.52 July lean...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher overnight business in wheat, soybeans, and corn, along with how cattle and hogs could open. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

What happens when you want to build a farm operation and a family at the same time? In this episode of Brownfield's Next Gen Podcast, Minnesota farmer Anne Schwagerl shares her experience navigating childcare, healthcare access, and raising two children while farming full-time. Anne discusses: ✅ The struggle to find childcare in rural communities ✅ Long daycare waitlists and limited options ✅ T...

Stories on today's show include: -Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman has released the Agricultural Act of 2026, which he says provides long-overdue stability to the industry.  -Nationwide labor shortages continue to put pressure on the U.S. dairy industry. -As disease pressure ramps up across the Corn Belt, many growers are trying to determine the return on investment for fungicide. -S...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in cattle and wheat, and the mixed closes for corn, hogs, and soybeans. July corn $4.09 and ¾ down $.01 and 3/4 July soybeans $11.17 up $.01 and 1/4 July soybean meal $302.90 up $3.10 July soybean oil 70.59 down 56 points July Chicago wheat $5.86 and ¾ down $.10 and 3/4 August live cattle $246.00 down $1.35 July lean hog...

Farmers across Illinois are better managing their fields through the work of the Precision Conservation Management program. In this Managing for Profit, Heather Hampton Knodle, a Montgomery Country farmer, discusses the benefits her operation has seen from using this checkoff funded program. 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 the modest overnight gains in corn and soybeans, the losses in wheat, and how cattle and hogs could open.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .