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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight gains in soybeans, the mostly lower activity in corn and wheat, and what might move cattle and hogs Thursday 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: - Strong El Nino expected to impact global crop production - Farm Bureau leader sees farm bill momentum   - Sulfur woes leading to phosphate worries - Wet cool stretch results in tar spot   - Factors impacting volatility in cattle placements   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at Wednesday's gains in cattle, losses in soybeans, and mixed finishes for corn, hogs, and wheat. July corn $4.07 down $.02 and 3/4 July soybeans $11.08 and ¾ down $.08 and 1/4 July soybean meal $303.60 up $.70 July soybean oil 69.46 down 113 points July Chicago wheat $5.85 and ¾ down $.01 August live cattle $246.52 up $.52 July lean...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher overnight business in wheat, soybeans, and corn, along with 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 .

What happens when you want to build a farm operation and a family at the same time? In this episode of Brownfield's Next Gen Podcast, Minnesota farmer Anne Schwagerl shares her experience navigating childcare, healthcare access, and raising two children while farming full-time. Anne discusses: ✅ The struggle to find childcare in rural communities ✅ Long daycare waitlists and limited options ✅ T...

Stories on today's show include: -Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman has released the Agricultural Act of 2026, which he says provides long-overdue stability to the industry.  -Nationwide labor shortages continue to put pressure on the U.S. dairy industry. -As disease pressure ramps up across the Corn Belt, many growers are trying to determine the return on investment for fungicide. -S...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in cattle and wheat, and the mixed closes for corn, hogs, and soybeans. July corn $4.09 and ¾ down $.01 and 3/4 July soybeans $11.17 up $.01 and 1/4 July soybean meal $302.90 up $3.10 July soybean oil 70.59 down 56 points July Chicago wheat $5.86 and ¾ down $.10 and 3/4 August live cattle $246.00 down $1.35 July lean hog...

Farmers across Illinois are better managing their fields through the work of the Precision Conservation Management program. In this Managing for Profit, Heather Hampton Knodle, a Montgomery Country farmer, discusses the benefits her operation has seen from using this checkoff funded program. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

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 .