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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 .

Top stories on today's show include: -The president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association says the review of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement could boost U.S. ethanol exports. -The USDA has confirmed three more cases of New World screwworm in Texas, bringing the total to fifteen.  -U.S. corn and soybean condition ratings held over the past week. -A southwest Iowa crop insurance agent say...

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 USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Dudley Hoskins about the federal response to New World screwworm, including sterile fly production, containment efforts, and what livestock producers need to know. Learn more about what...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at Monday's gains in cattle, losses in corn and wheat, and mixed closes for hogs and soybeans. July corn $4.11 and ½ down $.06 July soybeans $11.15 and ¾ down $.07 July soybean meal $299.80 down $1.50 July soybean oil 71.15 up 146 points July Chicago wheat $5.97 and ½ down $.08 and 1/4 August live cattle $247.35 up $.72 July lean hogs...

FCS Financials’ senior vice president of marketing, Kate Lambert, says resources are available for young and beginning farmers, including the Connect program. “Today's farming environment doesn't allow somebody just to come in and just focus on production. They've really got to come in and be a CEO. They have to be thinking about all of the business risks, how they can mitigate those risks. And we...

Mandy Bish with University of Missouri Extension says she’s looking forward to the Crop and Pest Management Field Day and Ag Innovation Showcase, scheduled for 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 gains in soybeans, the mixed move in corn, and the losses in wheat, along with how cattle and hogs might start the week 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: - A mixed ag response to US & Iran MOU - Urea prices down, but for how long? - Dairy farmers now able to access H-2A - The latest Cattle on Feed numbers - Farm Action releases plan to lower beef prices and rebuild US cattle production See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...

This week on Brownfield’s Outdoor Adventures, Brent Barnett sits down with Dan Infalt of The Hunting Beast for a laid‑back conversation filled with hunting stories and memories. Dan shares some of his favorite bucks over the years, lessons learned in the field, and a look back at the hunting experiences that shaped him—from his early days to where he is today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...

Top stories on today's show include: -The USDA has announced its final slate of reorganization plans.  -Cattle producers want the USDA to be more transparent about New World screwworm. -Tommy Grisafi with Ag Bull Trading says China has been back in the market for U.S. commodities.  -The Indiana Soybean Alliance is giving FFA members a firsthand look at innovation with a donation of soy-b...

July corn $4.17 and 1/2 down $.03 and 1/2 July soybeans $11.22 and 3/4 down $.09 and 1/4 July soybean meal $301.30 down $3.50 July soybean oil 69.69 down 185 points July Chicago wheat $6.05 and 3/4 down $.07 August live cattle $246.62 down $.92 July lean hogs $95.02 up $.37 Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agricultur...

Our Brent Barnett has your looking at the lower moves in soybeans and corn overnight and where cattle and hogs could head after the open. 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: - Another round of severe weather impacting the Midwest - A modernized acreage pilot program - Corn and soybean disease concerns on the rise - Updates from R-CALF USA’s annual meeting - Widespread variability in the Kansas wheat harvest See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...

July corn $4.21 up $.07 and 1/4 July soybeans $11.32 up $.02 July soybean meal $304.80 unchanged July soybean oil 71.54 down 138 points July Chicago wheat $6.12 and 3/4 up $.16 and 3/4 August live cattle $248.85 down $.35 July lean hogs $94.65 down $.15 Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://...

Our Brent Barnett has your looking at the higher moves in soybeans, corn, and wheat overnight and where cattle and hogs could head after the open. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Farming and ranching come with pressure that most people never see. In this episode of Brownfield's Next Gen Podcast, Kellan Heavican and Erin Anderson sit down with Carol Anderson of Rural Minds to discuss mental health, stress, and resilience among young and beginning farmers and ranchers. They explore: • Why younger producers face unique mental health challenges • The pressure of building a leg...

The topic of this episode, Right Time, Right Rate: Making the Nitrogen Call Now.. Markus Braaten, senior technical agronomist at Yara North America, talks with Brownfield anchor/reporter Carah Hart. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Top stories on today's show include: -The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is expected to have a negative impact on U.S. corn and soybean prices. -The cattle industry continues to battle tight supplies, and a livestock economist says that’s not expected to change anytime soon.  -A southwest Iowa cattle farmer says his family is still picking up the pieces after a devastating storm system hit...

The Illinois Corn Marketing Board is utilizing check-off funding to further research of the corn genome. In this Managing for Profit, Holly Adair-Anderson, a second-year doctoral student at the University of Illinois, discusses wide-reaching research aimed at breeding a more efficient and environmentally sound corn plant. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

Brownfield's Meghan Grebner has your look at the lower moves in soybeans and corn overnight, mixed session for wheat, and where cattle and hogs might head after the open. 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 .

Top stories on today's show include: -An extension livestock veterinarian encourages producers in the Upper Midwest to have a level-headed response to New World screwworm. -It’s official. El Nino has arrived.  -Consistent rains are greening up pastures in Missouri, but cattle producers say that same moisture is slowing hay production and threatening forage quality. -An ag economist says...

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 Emily Skor about nationwide, year-round E15 legislation being considered in the U.S. Senate, and other biofuel policies being monitored in Washington D.C. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagne...

July corn $4.15 and 1/2 up $.02 and 3/4 July soybeans $11.19 and 1/4 up $.05 and 3/4 July soybean meal $302.00 up $.70 July soybean oil 74.37 up 09 points July Chicago wheat $5.89 and 3/4 up $.05 and 1/4 August live cattle $241.50 up $2.07 July lean hogs $96.85 down $.87 Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture n...

At the 2026 Pollinator Tour and Workshop in Montgomery City, Brady Lichtenberg with Missouri Soybeans says private landowners were highlighted who have added pollinator habitat to their farms—turning less productive ground into something both environmentally and economically valuable. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...