Brownfield Ag News

When a farmer is not happy with their planter, the easy way out is to buy a new one. But Joe Rollin, Regional Manager with Precision Planting, says most of the time the issues you have with a planter can be fixed by retrofitting the current equipment. This week, he talks about ways to retrofit your planter and how doing so could help your pocketbook. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

On this week’s CROPLAN Managing for Profit, Winfield United Seed Product Manager Andy Dickes explains how learning to fine-tune planting populations can help ensure farmers have the right environment for seed to reach its genetic potential. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

- December corn $6.93 unchanged - November soybeans $13.96 up $0.1975 - December soybean meal $414.30 up $8.30 - December soybean oil 65.59 up 12 points - December Chicago wheat $8.8225 down $0.1875 - December live cattle $148.45 down $0.12 - December lean hogs $80.70 up $1.17 Find more agriculture news at: brownfieldagnews.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

Variable weather throughout the growing season could lead to inconsistent yields this harvest. In this Managing for Profit, Channel Technical agronomist Matthew Nelson provides a general outlook for corn harvest and has a few reminders for growers this fall. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

- December corn $6.93 down $0.0525 - November soybeans $13.7625 up $0.0225 - December soybean meal $406.00 up $0.30 - December soybean oil $65.47 down 59 points - December Chicago wheat $9.01 down $0.37 - December live cattle $148.57 up $1.57 - December lean hogs $79.52 down $0.07 Find more agriculture news at: brownfieldagnews.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...

Market recap (changes on week): - December corn up $.18 at $6.98 - November soybeans down $.04 at $13.70 - December soybean oil up 1.63 cents at 65.01 cents/lb - December soybean meal up $.90 at $406.20/short ton - December wheat up $.14 at $9.26 - July wheat up $.19 at $9.30 Weekly highlights: - Ethanol production rebounded some last week -up 10 million gallons after falling to the lowest output...

Investment in innovative uses for corn is finding sustainable replacements to everyday petroleum products. Sarah McKay, director of market development for the National Corn Growers Association, explains efforts underway. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Iowa Corn Growers Association Board Chairman Lance Lillibridge says because of the value the Iowa Corn staff provides, his membership in the Association is the best return on investment he has on his farm. And he tells Brownfield being a member ensures he has a seat at the table when issues affecting his operation are being discussed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Farmers checkoff dollars are put towards funding research to build better farm programs for Illinois corn growers. This week, University of Illinois ag economist Gary Schnitkey highlights research being done to improve crop insurance, farm programs and on-farm conservation and how farmers and organizations utilize the research to lobby for changes in DC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...

Wyatt Davis was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. Wyatt’s favorite part of high school football is the bond that is created with his teammates. Football has taught him to become a leader, teamwork and to do his job to the best of his ability. To Wyatt agriculture means helping the world. Every job is related to agriculture either directly...

Will Brattlie was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is being able to hang out with his friends while doing what he loves most. He has learned many life skills that will be with him forever. To Will agriculture means a lot and has opened his eyes to a whole new world. There is so much work that goe...

Cally Faulhaber was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is getting to compete and meeting new people. Agriculture is a huge part of Cally’s life. Growing up on a farm has helped her to view the world differently, allowing her to see the hard work that provides for our world. Agriculture has also hel...

Austin Manning was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part of high school sports is the competition they provide as well as the friendships and life lessons that come out of them. To Austin, agriculture means having a role in providing for the world. He is involved in FFA and basketball. Once Austin graduates, he plans to atten...

Samantha Untiedt was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite past about high school sports is being able to meet new people from neighboring schools and building relationships with them. She also loves playing and growing as a player with her teammates alongside her. To Samantha, agriculture is the gift that keeps on giving. Agricul...

Chisum Schmiedeberg was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is getting to play with his friends and building bonds and memories that will last a lifetime. To Chisum, agriculture and farming are more than just jobs, they are a lifestyle. They are not easy jobs either, but jobs that require a lot of hard work and de...

Reagan Koester was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field. Her favorite part about high school sports Is the family atmosphere that is created with her team, coaches and supporters. To Reagan agriculture is all about opportunity. Growing up on a farm has given her a hard work ethic, and one thing that was engraved into her head is that “winners...

Allie Younce was nominated as Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is the bond formed between teammates and coaches as well as the competitive atmosphere they create. Sports helped her build her confidence both physically and mentally and they have taught her how to better respond to conflict. To Allie agriculture...

Erin Hinshaw was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion in and out of the water. Her favorite part about high school sports is the challenges they give her. Being a part of sports has made her a more disciplined individual. To Erin, agriculture plays a significant role in her life. She grew up on a farm and it became a lifestyle to her. Farming has taught...

Kennedy Axmear was nominated as a Beck's Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the field. Her favorite part about high school sports is being able to show her town her talents and work ethic. To Kennedy agriculture means providing food and opportunity for the world and she is happy to be able to be a part of it. Kennedy is involved in volleyball, basketball, track and field, softball,...

Ellie Nolte Was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the field. Her favorite part about high school sports is being on the field field/court with her teammates, learning from her coaches, as well as the memories that she has made with her friends. Growing up on a family farm has given Eillie a heart for agriculture. To her, farming is about hard work and dedication. E...

Kaden Abbas was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on the field and beyond. His favorite part about high school sports is the relationships built and the excitement of competing alongside friends. Agriculture plays a big role in Kaden’s life. He grew up working on his grandparents' farm and has always enjoyed working with livestock. Kaden is involved in football...

Andy Wyse is a life-long farmer from Neosho, Wisconsin. About a decade ago, he wasn’t happy with the return of the GMO corn varieties he was planting and learned about Prairie Hybrids from a fellow dairy nutritionist. Since becoming a Prairie Hybrids customer, he has seen consistent yield improvements, while spending less on seed. Andy recently became a retailer for the company and shares the bene...

Harvest is in full swing and Enlist field specialist Scott Jungman says he wants farmers to pay attention to more than the yield monitor this fall. He tells Brownfield this is the time to document weed escapes and evaluate herbicide programs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

- This week in the markets – Live fed cattle prices were $1.30 higher on the week. Feeder cattle markets were generally steady to $2.00 lower this week. December live cattle were up $0.90. November feeder cattle were up $0.70. Choice box beef was up nearly $0.50 this week on strength in ribs and chucks. Cash hogs were $1.30 lower this week. December lean hog futures were up nearly $0.70 on the wee...