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Farmers should consider planting cover crops for the 2026 season. In this Managing for Profit, Nebraska-based Channel Technical Agronomist Andy Swanson explains the key management strategies farmers should include on their winter-to-spring checklist. 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 what supported soybeans, corn, and wheat overnight, and 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 latest ag news: https://www.brownf...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Rural Broadband Association disappointed in RECAPTURE Act -Pastures at a premium -Farm safety net changes could lead to higher ARC and PLC payments for farmers this year -Iowa farmer says corn yields surprised in 2025 -MSU research targets profitability and growth in controlled environment agriculture See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at what supported soybeans, why corn and wheat were mixed, and how cattle and hogs could start the 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: h...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the gains in cattle, the losses in soybeans and corn, and the mixed finishes for hogs and wheat March corn $4.44 down ½ cent March soybeans $10.56 and ¼ down $.05 and 3/4 March soybean meal $299.50 down $.40 March soybean oil 49.40 down 47 points March Chicago wheat $5.10 and ½ down $.02 February live cattle $236.62 up $.75 Februar...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Venezuela developments could reshape global nitrogen fertilizer markets long term, analyst says -Allendale analyst sees more soybean acres next season -U.S. poultry production ends 2025 strong, outlook mixed -Ag lender says assistance payments could improve liquidity -ISU agronomist says 2025 southern rust outbreak offers lessons See Privacy Policy at https:/...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at Monday's gains in hogs, corn, and soybeans, and why cattle and wheat finished mixed. March corn $4.44 and ½ up $.07 March soybeans $10.62 up $.16 and 1/4 March soybean meal $299.90 up $3.90 March soybean oil 49.87 up 57 points March Chicago wheat $5.12 and ½ up $.06 February live cattle $235.87 down $.12 February lean hogs $86.15 u...

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 about the good and challenging parts of trade agreements with former chief ag negotiator Gregg Doud, who is currently the President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight trends in corn, wheat, soybeans, and the factors that could move cattle and hogs. 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...

Bryan Stobaugh, the director of licensing and commercialization with Missouri Soybeans, says there are several Soyleic options for 2026. Listen to this episode of Spotlight on Soybeans now! 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: -What farmer bridge payments mean for farmers -USDA January report may create selling opportunities for corn farmers -World wheat supplies weigh on market outlook -Feed industry raises concerns over U.S. reliance on China for vitamins -Lack of labor certainty could threaten the stability of the dairy industry See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at Friday's big gains in cattle, modest losses in corn and soybeans, and mixed closes for hogs and wheat 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 what could influence soybeans, corn, wheat, cattle, and hogs on the first trading day of 2026. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Understanding input costs and farm margins – In this Managing For Profit, learn more about maximizing a fertilizer strategy and finding savings without compromising yield.  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 New Year's holiday edition of the show, Brownfield's Mark Dorenkamp interviews Abe Smith from Corteva, Jared White talks with Abigail Peterson from the Illinois Soybean Association, and Larry Lee sits down with Amy Nofzinger from AARP. 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: -Analyst says corn market lacks direction entering new year -Weak Chinese buying and South American weather keep soybean prices steady heading into the new year -Illinois farmer looks to winter moisture after better-than-expected 2025 harvest -U.S. red meat production fell in 2025 despite a brief surge at the end of the year -Economists say higher prices neede...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the New Year's Eve gains in cattle, losses in soybeans and wheat, and mixed closes for corn and hogs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brownfield's John Perkins has your look at the overnight declines in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and how cattle and hogs could open the last trading day of 2025 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bayer Crop Science’s seed production plants play a critical role in ensuring the performance farmers expect from DEKALB® corn and Asgrow® soybeans. In this Managing for Profit, Clint Rodenberg, production lead for DEKALB brand, and Drew Yingling, plant production manager at Bayer’s Stonington, Illinois, Asgrow soybean production facility, share how the process starts long before farmers ever open...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Variable temperatures and above-average precipitation from La Niña may improve soil conditions before spring -RMI survey: Farmland prices highest in 20 months -Illinois researchers investigate first Group 15 herbicide resistance in giant foxtail -Kentucky farmer gives outlook on 2026 cropping year -HPAI confirmed in central Iowa backyard flock See Privacy Pol...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at Tuesday's gains in cattle and hogs, and the losses in soybeans, corn, and wheat 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 modest overnight gains in soybeans, the mixed moves for corn and wheat, and what could influence cattle and hogs at the open. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Beth Bowles, Director of Missouri Farm Bureau Health Plans, joins us to discuss a new, affordable health coverage option now available for Missourians. Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) Health Plans are designed for individuals, families, the self-employed, and rural communities, offering flexible coverage levels, deductibles, co-pays, preventive care benefits, and access to both in-network and out-of-n...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -University of Illinois confirms first U.S. case of glufosinate-resistant waterhemp -2025 a mixed year for agriculture -Economist says ag trade deficit remains a concern in 2026 despite latest USDA report -Despite good hog prices, high construction costs are limiting new barn growth for pork producers -ICA focuses on building the next generation of Iowa cattle...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed start to the week for cattle, hogs, and wheat, along with the losses in soybeans and corn. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .