Brownfield Ag News

Don't miss the March 15th sales close deadline for crop insurance! In this episode, FCS Financial's Vice President of Crop and Livestock Insurance, Shelby Twenter, breaks down important coverage updates for 2026. Get key insights on updating your entity information, submitting 2025 yields for accurate quotes, and choosing the right coverage options. Contact your local FCS Financial crop insurance...

Thomas Frisch, a Minnesota farmer and the secretary of the United Soybean Board, says new soy-based technologies have strong potential to grow soybean demand. 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, corn, and wheat, and how cattle and hogs might start Friday's session Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: htt...

On today's episode, Brownfield team members provide updates on the E15 deadline, crop protection management programs, how to take advantage of marketing opportunities, and how one organization is doubling down on its support for the biofuels industry. 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 the mixed finishes in corn, hogs, soybeans, and wheat. March corn $4.33 and ¼ up $.02 and 3/4 March soybeans $11.47 and ¾ down ½ cent March soybean meal $317.60 down $.70 March soybean oil 61.29 up 103 points March Chicago wheat $5.71 and ¾ up $.06 April live cattle $236.90 down $3.37 April lean hogs $95.72...

Rebuilding after a high yield year means learning more about how to replenish soil health to have a strong crop in the future. Listen to this Managing for Profit to learn more.  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 corn and soybeans, along with the mixed movement in wheat and how cattle and hogs might open Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest...

Today's show features updates from Commodity Classic, the latest on the USDA's reorganization plan, the EPA's timeline for RVOs, and why economic conditions are mixed for farmers and ranchers. 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 Wednesday's gains in cattle, corn, hogs, and soybeans, along with the mixed close for wheat. March corn $4.30 and ½ up $.02 and 3/4 March soybeans $11.48 and ¼ up $.08 and 3/4 March soybean meal $318.30 up $7.60 March soybean oil 60.26 up 23 points March Chicago wheat $5.65 and ¾ down $.01 and 3/4 April live cattle $240.27 up $1.17...

Farmers will soon have another herbicide option for tough-to-control weeds. In this Managing for Profit, Dr. Dominik H. Hoffmann, product manager for selective herbicides at Bayer Crop Science, discusses the new product. Listen now to learn more! 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 moves in soybeans, corn, and wheat, in addition to how cattle and hogs might open at midweek. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news...

Headlines on today's episode include: More cheese, less butter in cold storage last month; Dairy Margin Coverage payments possible for January as enrollment deadline nears; New equipment plants signal manufacturing strength, not full ag rebound; New farm bill includes more than conservation & nutrition; and Farm bankruptcies rise in 2025, ag attorney urges early financial reviews for 2026 See...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the gains in hogs and soybeans, and mixed closes for cattle, corn, and wheat. March corn $4.27 and ¾ up ¼ cent March soybeans $11.39 and ½ up $.05 and 1/4 March soybean meal $310.70 up $2.00 March soybean oil 60.03 up 64 points March Chicago wheat $5.67 and ½ down $.02 April live cattle $239.10 down $.15 April lean hogs $95.80 up $...

As farmers prepare to face another year of weather challenges, it’s imperative they familiarize themselves with the protection provided by their crop insurance. In this Managing for Profit, Meg Yandell, vice president of technical claims with RCIS, discusses how farmers can prepare their operations for navigating the claims process should the unthinkable occur.  See Privacy Policy at https://...

Renville County, Minnesota, farmer Joe Serbus says he’s learned a lot during his ten years serving on the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council. He tells Brownfieldthat leadership development and youth education are both priorities, and says there’s a focus on transportation infrastructure.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed overnight trade in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and how cattle and hog futures might open Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://...

On today's episode we discuss a federal solution to California's Prop 12 law that's been included in the House Ag Committee's Farm Bill 2.0, where things stand regarding E15 legislation within the Rural Domestic Energy Council, potential shocks to the market in the year ahead, and Vermeer's recently announced expansion in the Des Moines metro. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how the policy decisions made in Washington can impact your farm. This week, Brownfield’s Carah Hart talks with Richard Gupton of the Ag Retailers Association about the EPA’s recently approved over-the-top dicamba labels and what they mean for applicators. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in cattle and wheat, the gains in hogs, and mixed closes for corn and soybeans. March corn $4.27 and ½ unchanged March soybeans $11.34 and ¼ down $.03 and 1/4 March soybean meal $308.70 down $1.10 March soybean oil 59.39 up 47 points March Chicago wheat $5.69 and ½ down $.04 April live cattle $239.25 down $2.75 April lea...

The Missouri Soybean Association has secured state tax relief for federal disaster assistance payments. In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Ben Travlos, the director of policy with the Missouri Soybean Association, has more details. 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, corn, and wheat, and how cattle and hogs could start the week Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://ww...

Spring is just around the corner and that means farmers are thinking about the approaching growing season. Corteva Agriscience Nitrogen Stabilizers Strategic Account Manager, Heather Vosburgh, says there are several considerations when timing nitrogen applications.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...

Carah Hart interviews ASA president Scott Metzger about the U.S. Supreme Court's Friday decision that refuted many of President Trump's tariffs, including the ag input tariffs on fertilizer and farm equipment. Other topics on today's show include E15 legislation, inputs for the 2026 growing season, a new partnership between POET and NASCAR, and updates on the enrollment period for USDA's Farmer Br...

In this episode of Outdoor Adventures, we sit down with southwest Iowa angler Mickey Thompson, who recently made headlines by catching the new Iowa state record black crappie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this episode, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and University of Kentucky's Kenny Burdine discuss the latest trends in the livestock market, including cattle and feed prices, slaughter data, and insights from the USDA monthly slaughter report. They also dig into the implications of current market dynamics, including the impact of feed costs on cattle weights, trade uncertainties, and the outlook for...