Brownfield Ag News

This week, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and Univeristy of Tennessee's Charley Martinez recap this week's market movement. They also dig into the current state of the beef industry, focusing on the strong demand for beef and the implications of pricing strategies and imports on maintaining that demand. 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 post-USDA report losses in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and the end-of-week gains in cattle and hogs. December corn $4.30 and ¼ down $.11 and 1/4 January soybeans $11.24 and 1/2 down $.22 and 1/2 December soybean meal $322.50 down $5.90 December soybean oil 50.15 down 10 points December Chicago wheat $5.27 and ¼ down $.08 and 1/2...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight gains in soybeans and wheat, the mixed trade in corn, and what might move 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 .

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Farmers cautious about China following through on soy commitments -Full SNAP benefits to resume -Farm machinery interest at an all-time high, continues to squeeze profit margins -New bioethanol carbon capture facility means new opportunities -Soybean export outlook brightens as global demand expands beyond China See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

Why are Northern Illinois farmers hitting the brakes on new projects, and what’s behind the surge in solar development? In this November 2025 edition of Appraisal Report , Brownfield reporter Mark Dorenkamp talks with Compeer Financial Certified Real Estate Appraiser Nicole Schaefer about the market forces shaping rural property decisions right now. Nicole breaks down regional trends, land value s...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Hemp growers urge lawmakers to fix regulations instead of ending industry -U.S. soybean industry sees positive signs from China following trade announcement -Kansas farmer says diseases pressure hurt corn yields -Five years of Ag Economy Barometer data shows cover crop adoption continues to grow -Narrow window for E15 this year See Privacy Policy at https://a...

Brownfield commodity market reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in cattle and hogs, the gains in soybeans, and the mixed closes for corn and wheat. December corn $4.35 and ¼ up $.03 and 1/4 January soybeans $11.33 and ¾ up $.06 and 1/2 December soybean meal $321.00 up $4.10 December soybean oil 50.62 down 48 points December Chicago wheat $5.36 unchanged December live cattle $225.27 d...

Harvest is the finish line for fieldwork, but it’s the starting line for storage management. In this Managing for Profit, Nebraska-based Channel Technical Agronomist Kristin Schiff discusses what farmers should be doing to protect grain quality throughout the winter months. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at how soybeans, corn, and wheat are setting up for Friday's USDA report, along with what might impact 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: » G...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -RFA alarmed by SRE exemptions -U.S.-China deal starting to come together -Long-awaited November supply and demand report expected to create price volatility -Farmers weigh input costs and grain prices heading into winter -U.S. milk production rose 4% in September’s delayed report See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

The Minnesota Pork Board recently formed an Animal Health Task Force. One of its members is Mark Schwartz, Director of Innovation and Research, Schwartz Farms Inc., and Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Medicine, University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Another member is Dr. Paul Yeske of the Swine Vet Center. Both state that the mission of the task force...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the modestly higher finish for corn and the mixed closes in cattle, hogs, soybeans, and wheat. December corn $4.32 up $.02 and 1/4 January soybeans $11.27 and ¼ down $.02 and 3/4 December soybean meal $316.90 down $3.10 December soybean oil 51.10 up 52 points December Chicago wheat $5.36 up ¼ cent December live cattle $227.20 up $1...

Nebraska has been consistently ranked among the top five ag-producing states in the nation. NPPD and its public power utilities are helping support agricultural economic development across the Cornhusker state. 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 .

The Illinois Corn Marketing Board utilizes corn checkoff funding to lay the groundwork for the policy success of the Illinois Corn Growers Association. In this Managing for Profit, Western Illinois farmer and ICMB Board Member Terry Smith explains how the two organizations work in tandem to make an impact for corn farmers.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at what sent soybeans and corn modestly lower overnight, why wheat was mixed, 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 n...

Join host Brent Barnett on this episode of Brownfield’s Outdoor Adventures as he’s joined by Jeff Pritzl, deer program specialist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Jeff shares the fascinating story of Wisconsin’s rare white deer — how they came to be, what makes them so unique, and why the state has chosen to protect them. Whether you’re a hunter, wildlife enthusiast, or simply c...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Is the government shutdown ending soon? -High inputs costs remain top concern for farmers heading into 2026  -Rent negotiations picking up -Lack of trade data adds volatility -Crazy big corn yield swings seen in Midwest 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 start-of-the-week gains in cattle, corn, hogs, soybeans, and wheat. December corn $4.29 and ¾ up $.02 and 1/2 November soybeans $11.16 up $.14 and 1/4 December soybean meal $320.00 up $2.90 December soybean oil 50.58 up 90 points December Chicago wheat $5.35 and ¾ up $.08 December live cattle $228.55 up $7.20 December lean hogs...

If you’re planting a cover crop this winter, Clayton Light, Director of Conservation Ag and Farm Operations, says to have a plan. 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-not-sell-my-info .

As corn farmers think about how to successfully control troublesome weeds like waterhemp, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Ron Geis, says residual herbicides can play a critical role. He tells Brownfield that residual herbicides keep weeds from emerging and going to seed, plus they take pressure off postemergence applications.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight gains in soybeans, corn, and wheat, 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.brownfie...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Government shutdown ending soon? -Storage issues spreading -Fertilizer supply worries -Using AI to increase harvest yields -A farm bureau president says an ag assistance package is still needed    All that and much more coming up on this latest edition of Agriculture Today on Brownfield. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

This week, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and Mississippi State University Extension's Josh Maples discuss the recent volatility in the cattle markets. He says the uncertainty surrounding various economic factors that have contributed to this volatility, including discussions about lowering beef prices and the impact of ongoing market discussions on trader sentiment. See Privacy Policy at https://art...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher finishes in cattle and soybeans, the losses in corn, and the mixed closes for hogs and wheat. December corn $4.27 and ¼ down $.01 and 1/2 January soybeans $11.17 up $.09 and 1/2 December soybean meal $317.10 up $4.40 December soybean oil 49.68 up 33 points December Chicago wheat $5.27 and ¾ down $.07 and 3/4 December liv...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at why soybeans were up overnight while corn and wheat were mixed, and what might impact 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...