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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at Friday's losses in cattle and soybeans, and the gains in corn, hogs, and wheat. March corn $4.27 and ½ up $.01 and 3/4 March soybeans $11.37 and ½ down $.03 and 1/2 March soybean meal $309.80 up $5.00 March soybean oil 58.92 down 76 points March Chicago wheat $5.73 and ½ up $.14 April live cattle $242.00 down $1.42 April lean hogs...

Brent Gatton, a Kentucky farmer and the chairman of the United Soybean Board, says new fiscal year investments and priorities focus on growing demand for U.S. soybeans both at home and abroad.  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 higher overnight business in corn and the mixed trade for soybeans and wheat, along with how cattle and hogs could 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 l...

Kellan Heavican interviews Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association executive vice president Michael Kelsey about the wildfire situation in the Central Plains, Brent Barnett talks with Creighton economist Ernie Goss about continued financial stress facing farmers, and additional news updates regarding the cattle markets, E15, Proposition 12, and more. Kubota. Your compact equipment provider. Visit your lo...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the modest gains in wheat and soybeans, and the mixed finishes for cattle, corn, and hogs. March corn $4.25 and ¾ down $.01 and 1/4 March soybeans $11.41 up $.07 and 1/2 March soybean meal $304.80 up $.90 March soybean oil 59.68 up 109 points March Chicago wheat $5.59 and ½ up $.12 and 1/2 April live cattle $243.42 up $.90 April le...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at what supported wheat overnight, why corn and soybeans were mixed, and how cattle could 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://www.b...

Sulfur deficiency in corn is rising across North America and impacting corn yields. Farmers should be addressing root development issues early in the growing season. Learn more in this Managing For Profit.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jared White interviews House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn GT Thompson about Farm Bill 2.0, lawmakers discuss year-round E15 legislation, and Missouri's Attorney General gives an update on federal pesticide warning labels. Kubota. Your compact equipment provider. Visit your local Kubota dealer today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the gains in hogs, corn, and wheat, and the mixed closes for cattle and soybeans. March corn $4.27 up ¾ cent March soybeans $11.33 and ½ down ½ cent March soybean meal $303.90 down $1.90 March soybean oil 58.59 up 130 points March Chicago wheat $5.47 up $.09 and 1/4 April live cattle $242.52 down $.27 April lean hogs $92.55 up $.25...

Southern rust was a challenge for many corn farmers across the U.S. in 2025. In this Managing for Profit, Illinois-based Channel technical agronomist Kevin Rothzen says farmers should be thinking about their disease management strategy ahead of the 2026 crop year.  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 higher overnight trade in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and how cattle and hogs could start the day. 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: http...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Monsanto settles $7B in Roundup cases -United Soybean Board CEO resigns -Unpacking Farm Bill 2.0 -Mitigate stored grain threats -A risk of losing slaughter capacity   Kubota. Your compact equipment provider. Visit your local Kubota dealer today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

It is the middle of winter, but farmers are thinking ahead and planning for the spring planting season and facing another year of poor returns spilling onto the balance sheets. In this Managing for Profit, Jeremy Walstrom, regional sales manager with RCIS, discusses how farmers can utilize their crop insurance, including some key changes, to navigate some of the risks facing their operation. See P...

Today on the State of Soy, we have Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council Treasurer, Glen Groth, who is also a Winona County farmer. He says that during his six years on the Council, he’s learned about the value of the Soy Checkoff. He tells Brownfield, research that is helping farmers on the farm is one key component, and the other is creating additional demand.  See Privacy P...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight declines in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and how cattle and hogs could start the holiday shortened 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 lates...

Missouri Soybean’s Cover Crop Field Day is coming up on March 19. In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Clayton Light, the Director of Conservation Ag and Farm Operations, previews the event. Listen to hear 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 Tuesday's gains in cattle, hogs, and soybeans against the losses in corn and wheat. March corn $4.26 and ¼ down $.05 and 1/2 March soybeans $11.34 up $.01 March soybean meal $305.80 down $3.40 March soybean oil 57.29 up 21 points March Chicago wheat $5.37 and ¾ down $.11 April live cattle $242.80 up $2.17 April lean hogs $92.30 up...

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 Duane Simpson about the ag economy, trade, ag labor and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On this special Presidents Day holiday edition of the show, we join Brownfield's Erin Anderson and Mark Dorenkamp for some long-form news interviews recorded this week on the radio network. Erin talks with Jim Schwartz from Beck's Hybrids about a new digital tool to help farmers make informed decisions about their product selections for 2026, and Mark sits down with Minnesota Corn Growers Associat...

As the 2026 season approaches, growers are encouraged to map out their weed management plans, including effective preemergence residual herbicides. Brad Allen, Market Development Specialist with Corteva Agriscience, tells Brownfield preemergence applications set a strong foundation.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Chairman Thompson releases draft farm bill -Industry encouraged by sale language clarity, but 45Z gaps remain -Michigan Agriculture Advancement highlights conservation, niche markets and food-grade grain opportunities -Cargill closing Milwaukee beef plant -Group of teens take on international food security issues through the Ohio Youth Institute   Kubota...

In this episode, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and University of Kentucky's Kenny Burdine discuss the latest trends in the livestock market. This week they dig into the latest supply and demand report from the USDA and look at production forecasts for beef and pork. They also talk about the importance of trade and discuss retail prices.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

In this episode of Outdoor Adventures, we’re joined by Jace Elliott, the state deer biologist for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, for an in-depth conversation about Iowa’s deer population and what lies ahead for hunters. Jace breaks down current deer population trends across the state, explains how the Iowa DNR evaluates herd health, and discusses why this time of year is critical for pu...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in hogs, soybeans, and wheat and mixed finishes for corn and cattle. March corn $4.31 and ¾ up ½ cent March soybeans $11.33 down $.04 and 1/4 March soybean meal $309.20 up $1.30 March soybean oil 57.08 down 46 points March Chicago wheat $5.48 and ¾ down $.03 and 3/4 April live cattle $240.62 down $.02 April lean hogs $91...

Robb Ewoldt, an Iowa farmer and at-large member of the Executive Committee of the United Soybean Board, says there’s potential for demand growth for high-oleic soybeans in the U.S. dairy industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .