Brownfield Ag News

Fertilizer is a large annual expense for farmers and this year prices are at an all-time high. This week, agronomist Cory Muhlbauer joins us again to explain steps farmers can take to include in-season applications in their fertilizer program in order to improve their yields and maximize return on investment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

- December corn $6.8825 up $0.0275 - November soybeans $14.57 down $0.0425 - October soybean meal $445.90 down $8.80 - October soybean oil 69.43 up 160 points - December Chicago wheat $9.1075 up $0.07 - October live cattle $144.85 down $1.02 - October lean hogs $94.12 down $0.30 Find more agriculture news at: brownfieldagnews.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

CROPLAN seed product manager Jeff Osterhaus says opinions vary greatly on fungicide use. This week, he explains how CROPLAN’s extensive data helps farmers understand where fungicides may increase yield potential and protect their ROI. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

- December corn $6.855 down $0.065 - November soybeans $14.6125 down $0.175 - October soybean meal $454.70 up $3.90 - October soybean oil 67.83 down 76 points - December Chicago wheat 9.0375 up $0.10 - October live cattle $145.87 down $0.42 - October lean hogs $94.42 down $1.55 Find more agriculture news at: brownfieldagnews.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

Last week, the U.S. Grains Council led an ethanol trade delegation from Ecuador on a tour of a Minnesota corn farm, ethanol plant, and fuel station. In this episode of the Minnesota Corn Podcast, Marri Tejada, the organization's regional director for Latin America, explains how USGC is increasing demand for ethanol in that country. Minnesota Corn is proud to support the U.S. Grains Council through...

Corn rootworm pressure continues to be a challenge for many farmers across the Corn Belt and it’s something to plan for as farmers start thinking about the 2023 growing season. In this Managing for Profit, DEKALB Asgrow technical agronomist Nicole Stecklein, who serves northeast Iowa, discusses the latest trait technology for controlling the yield-robbing pest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19....

- December corn $6.92 up $0.1375 - November soybeans $14.7875 up $0.175 - October soybean meal $450.80 up $12.60 - October soybean oil 68.59 up 59 points - December Chicago wheat $8.9375 up $0.6325 - October live cattle $146.30 up $0.57 - October lean hogs $95.97 down $0.50 Find more agriculture news at: brownfieldagnews.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

Market recap (changes on week): - December corn down $.18 at $6.78 - November soybeans down $.27 at $14.61 - October soybean oil down 3.18 cents at 65.16 cents/lb - October soybean meal down $1.60 at $438.20/short ton - December wheat down $.28 at $8.30 - July wheat down $.25 at $8.50 Weekly highlights: - Ethanol production decreased nearly 8 million gallons last week- down 6% from the same week l...

IL Corn checkoff investments are helping build upgraded locks and dams on the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. This week, IL Corn’s managing director Jim Tarmann shares the financial impact and efficiency gains Illinois corn farmers will see when the new locks are operational and highlights other water infrastructure projects on the horizon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

Developing new opportunities for corn and soy products helps farmers add value to their crop. In this episode, Ben Forsythe, director of sustainability and value creation for Indiana Corn Marketing Council and the Indiana Soybean Alliance talks about the importance of innovation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

Research manager Kristin Poley with the Corn Marketing Program of Michigan tells Brownfield corn farmers are investing in agronomic research to find solutions for today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Kyle Markley 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 ball in front of the whole town. Agriculture is Kyle’s passion and the only way he wants to live. He loves operating equipment, working cattle, and doing all the other jobs around the farm. Kyle is involved in football and FFA. He loves showin...

Madisyn Henderson was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is being able to represent her school and share her passion and love for the game with her teammates. Agriculture is important to Madisyn because she feels it is central to everyone’s lives. She has found many opportunities in agriculture to gain knowledge...

- December corn $6.7825 up $0.01 - November soybeans $14.6125 up $0.1275 - October soybean meal $438.20 up $8.60 - October soybean oil 68.00 down 66 points - December Chicago wheat $8.3025 down $0.2925 - October live cattle $145.72 up $0.22 - October lean hogs $96.47 down $0.42 Find more agriculture news at: brownfieldagnews.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

Paige Hanson was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is the bonds she has formed with her teammates. To Paige, agriculture has taught her valuable life lessons such as responsibility, hard work perseverance, time management, and patience. It has also given her countless opportunities to learn and grow. Paige is in...

Katie Woodruff was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is competing with friends and being a leader for her team. To Katie, agriculture is a way of life that she has grown to love. She has found her passion in her livestock projects and learned the importance of taking care of your animals and providing food for t...

Beth Holst was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Beth’s favorite thing about high school sports is being able to connect with players of all ages. To Beth, agriculture means the future, we will always need it. The greatest thing about agriculture is that it’s for anyone, it doesn’t matter your background. Beth is involved in volleyball, FFA, and 4-H, and...

Jocelyn Mann was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the field/court. Jocelyn’s favorite thing about high school sports are the bonds she has created with her teammates and coaches. To Jocelyn, agriculture is everything we could need, meaning without agriculture, we wouldn’t have food or clothes and she wouldn’t be living the life she has if she didn’t have agricultu...

Coy Pefley was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. Coy’s favorite thing about high school sports is spending every day with his teammates and the loud crowds on Friday nights. To Coy, agriculture is more than just a job, it’s a true lifestyle. Coy is involved in football and golf and helps with his church’s youth group. After graduation, Coy plans to becom...

Kennedy Wagaman was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Her favorite thing about high school sports is the girt, hard work, passion, and fight that is required every day. She also loves the support from the community and the rivalry between schools. Agriculture has been a huge part of Kennedy’s life, teaching her so many life skills and providing many oppo...

Grady Dodds was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite thing about high school sports is developing lifelong friendships with his teammates and conquering goals together. Growing up around agriculture and working with his dad and grandpa on the farm has taught Grady to work hard and how it affects so many in the community. Grady is involved in fo...

Oliver Louden was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite thing about high school sports is being able to play ball with his friends and have fun. To Oliver, agriculture is a way to help people. He has grown up in a family that has farmed for generations and loved every day of helping out. Oliver is involved in football, wrestling, track, and FFA,...

Bryer Prochniak was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. Bryer’s favorite thing about high school sports is being able to compete with his friends and see his hard work pay off. To Bryer, agriculture means providing food to the world. Bryer is involved in football, track, National Honor Society, and he volunteers with 4th of July activities.  See Priva...

Will Vlasek was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite thing about high school sports is the camaraderie and the trust and dependence of teammates that is required. Will has found agriculture to play a huge part in his life. Thanks to agricultural activities, he has developed leadership and speaking skills, made connections with like-minded indiv...

Corteva Agriscience U.S. product manager for corn herbicides Kelly White says now that Resicore XL is officially registered with the EPA, corn growers will have access to a premium, innovative solution designed to fit almost any weed control program. She tells Brownfield Resicore XL features three proven modes of action, a wider application window, and increased crop safety.  See Privacy Poli...