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Headlines on today’s episode include: -Phosphate & Potash added to critical minerals list -Congressman says bailout is necessary -A farm bill of the future -A farm bureau president calls for stable and transparent cattle markets -Land rents aren’t changing much    All that and much more coming up on this latest edition of Agriculture Today on Brownfield…  See Privacy Policy at h...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the daily declines in cattle, corn, hogs, and soybeans, and the mostly lower finish for wheat. December corn $4.28 and ¾ down $.06 and 1/2 January soybeans $11.07 and ½ down $.26 and 3/4 December soybean meal $312.70 down $12.10 December soybean oil 49.35 down 34 points December Chicago wheat $5.35 and ½ down $.19 and 1/4 December...

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

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Navigating crop insurance during the government shutdown -Farmland values holding steady -Dairy farmers struggling with labor shortages -Sorghum encouraged by China news -the latest Ag Economy Barometer    All that and much more coming up on this latest edition of Agriculture Today on Brownfield…  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the steep losses in cattle, the gains in soybeans and corn, and the mixed finishes for wheat and hogs. December corn $4.35 and ¼ up $.03 and 3/4 January soybeans $11.34 and ¼ up $.12 and 3/4 December soybean meal $324.80 up $7.40 December soybean oil 49.69 up 13 points December Chicago wheat $5.54 and ¾ up $.04 and 1/2 December liv...

In this episode, Jody Gander, Technical Product Manager for Crop Protection at Bayer, joins us to share groundbreaking updates on two new herbicide chemistries in development. First up is Icafolin, the first new active ingredient for post-emergence herbicides in over 30 years, offering a novel mode of action to combat herbicide-resistant weeds. We also dive into Conventro, a powerful preemergence...

Asgrow® XtendFlex® soybeans continue to help farmers improve yield and profitability. Seed brands are launching 43 new products for 2026. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Lance Tarochione, Technical Agronomist at Bayer Crop Science, discusses how farmers can make smart seed decisions ahead of the 2026 growing season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the firm overnight move in soybeans, the losses in wheat, and the mixed trade in corn, in addition to what might drive cattle and hog futures. 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 Brownfiel...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -All eyes on the Supreme Court’s ruling on tariffs -Loan renewal season begins -USMCA review could bring expanded access for farmers -New trade frameworks offer little support to the corn market -A better week at the sale barn   All that and much more coming up on this latest edition of Agriculture Today on Brownfield…  See Privacy Policy at https://...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in cattle, corn, and soybeans, and the mixed finishes for wheat and hogs. December corn $4.31 and ½ down $.02 and 3/4 January soybeans $11.21 and ½ down $.12 and 3/4 December soybean meal $317.40 down $3.40 December soybean oil 49.53 down 31 points December Chicago wheat $5.50 and ¼ up $.06 and 3/4 December live cattle $...

NPPD is working to ensure its workforce keeps pace with the evolving technology that drives Nebraska’s farms and ranches. Through new training and education initiatives, the district is preparing employees to meet the energy and innovation needs of modern agriculture.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...

Originally founded in 1960 as the U.S. Feed Grains Council, the U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council is aimed at developing markets, enabling trade, and improving lives. In this Managing for Profit, northern Illinois farmer and Council Chairman Mark Wilson explains the organization’s vital work.  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 overnight losses in soybeans and corn, the mostly lower move in wheat, and how cattle and hogs might move 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...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Some USDA reports returning this month -USDA to tap into contingency funds to deliver November SNAP payments -More on the US & China trade framework -Ad-Hoc Farmer assistance expected -Farmer mental health support more important than ever See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the gains in cattle, corn, soybeans, and wheat, and the mixed close for hogs. December corn $4.34 and ¼ up $.02 and 3/4 January soybeans $11.34 and ¼ up $.19 December soybean meal $320.80 down $.80 December soybean oil 49.84 up 116 points December Chicago wheat $5.43 and ½ up $.09 and 1/2 December live cattle $232.20 up $2.52 Decem...

Bryan Stobaugh, the Director of Licensing and Commercialization at Missouri Soybeans, says the state soybean checkoff continues to invest in public breeding programs and seed lines to drive innovation.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

As harvest wraps, farmers are thinking about weed control plans for next season. Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Ron Geis says the key components of effective weed management plans include residual herbicides and multiple modes of action. For those planting Enlist® crops, he tells Brownfield that making Enlist One® herbicide the cornerstone of your weed control program provides t...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight trade in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and how cattle and hogs might start the 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 latest ag news: https://ww...

Your home’s equity can be a powerful financial tool — but should you tap into it through a line of credit or a fixed-rate loan? Compeer Home loan officer Scott Gundermann joins Home Sweet Home to explain the key differences between a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) and a Home Equity Loan. Hear how each option works, what fits best for different goals and lifestyles, and how Compeer Home’s rural...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -District court orders Trump admin to fund SNAP -SNAP recipients stocking up on food from local pantries -Consecutive years of financial strain catches up in Arkansas -Clarity needed on China’s soybean commitments to boost market confidence -Missouri celebrates pork See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

Join host Brent Barnett on this episode of Brownfield’s Outdoor Adventures as Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand shares the story behind his incredible 200-inch whitetail buck — his biggest deer ever — taken with a bow right in the heart of Des Moines’ urban zone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this conversation, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and University of Kentucky's Kenny Burdine discuss the unpredictable nature of market risks, particularly in the context of trading strategies used to mitigate these risks. He highlights a recent significant drop in feeder cattle futures as a case study for understanding the importance of being prepared for unexpected market changes. Burdine says r...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the drop in cattle, the gains in soybeans and wheat, and the mixed finishes for corn and hogs. December corn $4.31 and ½ up $.01 and 1/4 November soybeans $10.99 and ¾ up $.08 and 1/2 December soybean meal $321.60 up $6.00 December soybean oil 48.68 down 97 points December Chicago wheat $5.34 up $.09 and 3/4 December live cattle $2...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight losses in soybeans and corn, and the mixed trade for wheat, in addition to how cattle and hogs might 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...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -China agrees to buy significant amounts of soybeans from U.S. -Farmer says technology is key to reducing input costs -Illinois dairy herds remain HPAI-free as state vet urges strong biosecurity this fall -Prepare for a market reaction when the imports of cattle from Mexico resumes -Iowa soybean leader says domestic demand key to improving farm income See Priv...