Brownfield Ag News

In this week’s Heroes That Help, Ann Bax with United Way talks with MDMH Tom Steever on how United Way helps with disaster relief and the impact it has on the mental health of its workers. To learn more, and to find the support you need,  click here . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this week’s Heroes That Help, Rachel Jones with the Missouri Department of Mental Health talks with MDMH Tom Steever on how avoiding substance use is within peoples grasp. To learn more, and to find the support you need,  click here . 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. market development specialist Doug Jones says there’s no time like the present to plan your 2023 soybean weed control program. He tells Brownfield if there were areas that fell short this season, consider steps to improve performance like tweaking herbicide application timing or adding a different mode of action.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

Managing variability in soybean fields is no easy task, but blended soybean varieties offer a unique combination to help farmers optimize yields while getting the most out of their challenging fields. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri Market Analyst Scott Brown give a weekly recap of the markets. They discuss how it can impact farmers' bottom lines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

- December corn $6.6525 down $0.0125 - January soybeans $14.2925 down $0.28 - December soybean meal $406.60 down $3.30 - December soybean oil 74.08 down 290 points - December Chicago wheat $8.175 down $0.1075 - December live cattle $151.80 up $0.52 - December lean hogs $85.57 up $0.25 Find more agriculture news at: brownfieldagnews.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

There’s a lot that goes into raising a big corn crop and while Nitrogen is always top of mind, it isn’t the only nutrient that matters. In this Managing for Profit, Channel Technical Agronomist Paul Parcher talks about why farmers should also focus on phosphorus when making plans for the upcoming growing season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

- December corn $6.6675 up $0.095 - January soybeans $14.5725 up $0.1675 - December soybean meal $409.90 up $3.90 - December soybean oil 76.98 up 70 points - December Chicago wheat $8.2825 up $0.0975 - December live cattle $151.27 down $0.30 - December lean hogs $85.32 up $0.45 Find more agriculture news at: brownfieldagnews.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

Market recap (changes on week): - December corn down $.18 at $6.57 - November soybeans flat at $14.40 - December soybean oil flat at 76.28 cents/lb - December soybean meal down $13.00 at $406/short ton - December wheat down $.27 at $8.18 - July wheat down $.25 at $8.54 - WTI Crude Oil down $6.16 at $84.65/barrel Weekly highlights: - Ethanol production increased for the sixth straight week- up to 3...

Iowa farmer Steve Kuiper serves as chair of the Iowa Corn Growers Research and Development Committee and says their focus is on finding new uses for corn and identifying technologies that will help producers grow a better crop. He tells Brownfield there are opportunities to displace fossil fuels, and in better understanding the plant genome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

Joe Reed, UPL Technical Service Manager, explains how devastating apple scab can be for growers. Hear more from Joe on where it starts and how to manage the disease. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ten years ago Walnut, Illinois farmer Jared Kelly needed a corn hybrid that could withstand wet conditions. After trial and error with other companies, a Prairie Hybrids representative found him one that works well on his ground, and he’s been planting their hybrids ever since. Kelly says the representatives truly know their hybrids and base their recommendations off experience. He also appreciate...

- December corn $6.5725 down $0.0075 - January soybeans $14.405 down $0.095 - December soybean meal $406.00 down $1.40 - December soybean oil 76.28 down 69 points - December Chicago wheat $8.185 up $0.0475 - December live cattle $151.57 up $0.05 - December lean hogs $84.87 up $0.52 Find more agriculture news at: brownfieldagnews.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...

Hear from Doug Albin, the 2022-23 chair of the Minnesota Corn Research & Promotion Council, about the Minnesota corn check-off and how it benefits the state's corn farmers. 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 Tony Goede says Corteva Agriscience is committed to ensuring proper product stewardship. He tells Brownfield a series of free webinars will be offered this winter providing information on effective weed control, tank mixing with Enlist, and characteristics of 2-4D choline. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...

Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri Market Analyst Scott Brown give a weekly recap of the markets. They discuss how it can impact farmers' bottom lines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

- December corn $6.58 up $0.0475 - January soybeans $14.50 up $0.27 - December soybean meal $407.40 up $3.30 - December soybean oil 76.97 up 88 points - December Chicago wheat $8.1375 up $0.1025 - December live cattle $151.52 down $1.55 - December lean hogs $84.35 down $0.52 Find more agriculture news at: brownfieldagnews.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...

Precision Planting’s annual Winter Conference is coming up in January. In this episode, Event Marketing Manager Taryn Johnson invites you to the conference and reviews the details on dates, locations, registration and what to expect- including potential surprises! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

- December corn $6.5325 down $0.1125 - January soybeans $14.23 down $0.29 - December soybean meal $404.10 down $13.50 - December soybean oil 76.09 up 55 points - December Chicago wheat $8.035 down $0.03 - December live cattle $153.07 up $1.50 - December lean hogs $84.87 down $0.40 Find more agriculture news at: brownfieldagnews.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...

Brownfield’s Rhiannon Branch is joined by Glen Semple, Vice President of Commercial Lending at Farm Credit Illinois and author of Farm Credit Illinois’ INTEREST-ing Times series, and Chief Appraiser Kent Reid. The trio gives an update on interest rates and land values, discussing if the two contradictory trends will continue upwards. Glen and Kent touch on the latest in each market and look ahead...

A farmer shouldn’t have to go at it alone when it comes to managing risk on their operation. In this week’s episode, CROPLAN Services Adoption Manager Team Lead, Jason Nelson, explains how building a prescriptive agronomic plan that is backed by a performance warranty can set farmers up for success in 2023. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

As corn harvest progresses across the Midwest, farmers are starting to make plans for the upcoming growing season. In this Managing for Profit, DEKALB brand manager Jamie Horton discusses the brand’s performance and shares the details about a harvest email signup growers can use as they finalize their decisions for next year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...

- December corn $6.675 down $0.0825 - January soybeans $14.465 down $0.0375 - December soybean meal $419.30 up $0.30 - December soybean oil 75.03 down 130 points - December Chicago wheat $8.2775 down $0.18 - December live cattle $153.05 unchanged - December lean hogs $85.57 down $1.47 Find more agriculture news at: brownfieldagnews.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Market recap (changes on week): - December corn down $.16 at $6.75 - November soybeans up $.33 at $14.07 - December soybean oil up 3.13 cents at 76.33 cents/lb - December soybean meal down $9.10 at $419/short ton - December wheat down $.37 at $8.45 - July wheat down $.24 at $8.79 - WTI Crude Oil up $5.41 at $90.81/barrel Weekly highlights: - Ethanol production increased for the fifth straight week...

North Iowa farmer Stu Swanson is the incoming chair of Iowa Corn’s Animal Ag and Environment Committee. He says the environment is an important part of the Association’s focus and points to a new strategic plan to help build soil health and keep water clean. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .