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Headlines on today’s episode include: -Analyst sees soybean acreage gains as corn costs remain high -HPAI vaccine strategy next steps -Grassley urges action on biofuels policy in the new year -Softening land values don’t cause concern about economy -Cattle producers urged to understand working capital position See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the declines in cattle and soybeans, and the gains in corn, hogs, and wheat. March corn $4.44 and ½ up $.04 January soybeans $10.52 and ¼ down $.06 January soybean meal $298.40 up $.20 January soybean oil 48.11 down 41 points March Chicago wheat $5.07 and ¾ up $.01 and 1/2 February live cattle $228.40 down $1.15 February lean hogs...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed overnight trends in corn and wheat, the weakness in 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 l...

Listen in as the Brownfield Ag News team recaps the top stories of 2025. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Listen in as the Brownfield Ag News team recaps the top stories of 2025 (Part 2). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Listen in as the Brownfield Ag News team recaps the top stories of 2025 (Part 3). 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: -CoBank says low prices to boost demand for U.S. grains, oilseeds in 2026 -USDA’s final Cattle on Feed report of 2025 is out Friday -Conservation practices paying off -Tight margins drive closer review of nitrogen management practices for 2026 -Farm labor shortages drive higher food prices, Michigan State research finds See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the down days for cattle, hogs, and soybeans, the modest gains in corn, and the mixed close for wheat. March corn $4.47 and ¾ down $.03 and 1/4 January soybeans $10.58 and ¼ down $.04 and 1/2 January soybean meal $298.20 down $4.20 January soybean oil 48.52 up 16 points March Chicago wheat $5.06 and ¼ down $.03 and 1/4 February liv...

Farmers are already starting to make plans for the 2026 growing season. In this Managing for Profit, Iowa-based Channel technical agronomist Lauren Botine discusses how farmers can utilize field data to help balance yield goals and manage their input costs. Listen to learn more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed overnight business in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and what might direct cattle and hogs at the 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 ne...

Some of the stories covered in this episode: Input prices not based on reality South America critical to US corn exports Enforcing the phase one trade deal Plus much 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 higher moves in cattle and hogs, and the losses in soybeans, corn, and wheat. March corn $4.36 and ½ down $.03 and 1/4 January soybeans $10.62 and ¾ down $.09 January soybean meal $302.40 down $1.10 January soybean oil 48.36 down 112 points March Chicago wheat $5.09 and ½ down $.11 and 1/4 February live cattle $230.70 up $.15 F...

Missourians have a new option for health coverage through Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) Health Plans, a major new initiative offering a wide range of affordable, high-quality coverage choices designed for individuals, families, rural communities, and the self-employed. These plans provide flexible coverage levels, deductibles, co-pays, and preventive care benefits, with options spanning individual m...

In this episode, Megan Roberts discusses the USDA's December supply and demand estimates. She highlights a 125 million bushel increase in corn exports, which is having a positive market reaction. Megan also talks about the new Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, which aims to provide relief to corn and soybean growers, and mentioned the expected Fed rate cut to ease interest rates. Megan emphasized...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight losses in corn and wheat, the mixed tone in soybeans, and what might steer cattle and hogs at the 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 late...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Low river levels slow soybean traffic toward the Gulf -Volatility expected to continue in the cattle markets -Congress monitoring farm economy as Bridge Program delivers one-time aid to growers -Experts say 2026 financial outlook continues to evolve -Southern rust outbreak keeps fungicide spending intact for Kansas corn grower See Privacy Policy at https://ar...

Ryan Meredith was selected as a Becks Player with Heart for his dedication to his school, sports, and his community. Ryan participates in baseball, basketball, football, and trap shooting, and he is heavily involved in school activities, including Spanish Club, the National Honor Society, and Student Council. He also serves as student body vice president and is part of FFA, Soils Judging, and Poul...

Blaize Ahrens was selected as a Beck’s Player with Heart because of his involvement and dedication to his school, sports, and community. Blaize plays football, baseball, and basketball, and participates in track and FFA, serving as the vice president of facilities. Through these activities, he is able to spend time doing the things he loves the most with a great group of people. Blaize serves his...

Mallory Watt has been named a Beck’s Player with Heart due to her dedication to her school, community, and the agriculture industry. To Mallory, agriculture is a large part of how she learned responsibility, gratitude, and what it means to put her whole heart into something. Since she grew up on a farm, some of her earliest memories include helping my family with livestock chores. Farm life taught...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the day's gains in cattle, the losses in corn and wheat, and the mixed finishes for soybeans and hogs. March corn $4.39 and ¾ down $.01 January soybeans $10.71 and ¾ down $.05 January soybean meal $303.50 up $1.00 January soybean oil 49.48 down 59 points March Chicago wheat $5.20 and ¾ down $.08 and 1/2 February live cattle $230.55...

Caroline Endsley has been named a Beck’s Player with Heart due to her dedication to her school, community, and the agriculture industry. To Caroline, agriculture represents her family's past, present, and future. Caroline's family has been farming for generations, and she has grown up around farmers, developing a deep appreciation for the industry. She raises livestock on her family's farm to show...

Breckin Borchardt has been named a Beck’s Player with Heart due to his dedication to his school, community, and the agriculture industry. To Breckin, agriculture is his passion. From a very young age, Breckin has been helping around the farm and has learned the importance of hard work and responsibility. He believes that agriculture impacts every aspect of the world around us. Breckin currently pa...

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 is digging deeper into tax policy with Roger McEowen, focusing on the changes made in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Lauren Louden was chosen as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field, court, and track. In school, Lauren participates in volleyball, wrestling, cheer, track, and trap shooting. She is also involved in FFA, band, yearbook, and the National Honor Society. Lauren loves being able to compete because it shows the payoff of her hard work during practice. She enjoys...

Missouri Soybeans Director of Licensing and Commercialization Bryan Stobaugh says work continues on several tolerance projects, like a Soybean Cyst Nematode resistant genetic trait for soybeans and the U.S. Soybean Genetics Collaborative. Listen to this Spotlight on Soybeans to learn more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...