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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mostly higher finishes for soybeans and cattle, the mostly lower close in hogs, and the losses in corn and wheat. December corn $4.30 and ¼ down $.03 and 3/4 November soybeans $10.91 and ¼ up $.11 December soybean meal $315.60 up $6.90 December soybean oil 49.65 down 51 points December Chicago wheat $5.24 and ¼ down $.08 Decemb...

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

Headlines on today’s episode include: -China buys U.S. soybeans for first time this marketing year -Skepticism on China trade follow through -What increased China demand looks like in the Dakotas -A windy day in the Midwest -Fall migration increasing threat of HPAI to Illinois poultry flocks 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 sharp gains in cattle, the modest losses in hogs, and the mixed finishes for soybeans, corn, and wheat. December corn $4.34 up $.02 November soybeans $10.80 and ¼ up $.02 December soybean meal $308.70 up $2.20 December soybean oil 50.16 down 10 points December Chicago wheat $5.32 and ¼ up $.03 and 1/4 December live cattle $230....

The DEKALB® and Asgrow® seed brands are launching 43 new products for 2026. In this episode of Managing for Profit, DEKALB Brand Manager Jamie Horton and Asgrow Brand Manager Brittany Eubank discuss how exclusive genetics and advanced trait protection help farmers maximize performance in their fields.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the lower overnight moves in soybeans and corn, and the mostly weak trade in wheat, along with what cattle and hogs might respond to today. 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 A...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Lapse in SNAP benefits -Global phosphate supply constraints expected to keep prices elevated -Soybeans climb to new highs on China news -Cash cattle prices under pressure from futures liquidation -Tom Vilsack says innovation and relief funding key to tackling global hunger 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 mostly lower close in cattle, the down day for hogs, and the gains in soybeans, corn, and wheat. December corn $4.32 up $.03 and 1/4 November soybeans $10.78 and ¼ up $.11 December soybean meal $306.50 up $8.30 December soybean oil 50.26 down 51 points December Chicago wheat $5.29 up $.03 December live cattle $226.57 down $.60...

NPPD, in partnership with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, is creating career opportunities for the state’s youth that help support farmers and ranchers. Listen to this Managing for Profit to see how they are transforming communities through education, innovation, and profitability.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

For over 10 years, the Precision Conservation Management program has been assisting Illinois farmers in finding the most economically beneficial conservation solutions for their operations. In this Managing for Profit, southern Illinois farmer Dale Haudrich shares his experience with the PCM program.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher overnight moves 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.b...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -U.S/China trade talks sparking optimism in soybean market -Iowa Farm Bureau president encouraged by China breakthrough -No Cattle on Feed data, but analysts have thoughts -Quarter-million Iowans could lose food assistance amid federal shutdown -Farm Bureau leader says Congressional help is needed See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at what pressured cattle and hog futures and what supported soybeans, corn, and wheat. December corn $4.28 and ¾ up $.05 and 1/2 November soybeans $10.67 and ¼ up $.25 and 1/2 December soybean meal $298.20 up $4.10 December soybean oil 50.77 up 50 points December Chicago wheat $5.26 up $.13 and 1/2 December live cattle $227.17 down $6...

Nebraska farmer Grady Johnson says while harvest didn’t start as early as he would’ve liked, progress is picking up and yields are better than normal. He tells Brownfield the Enlist weed control program from Corteva Agriscience has been successful since he implemented it three years ago, with soybean yields 10 to 15 bushels better than their average in 2025.  See Privacy Policy at https://art...

In this episode of Spotlight on Soybeans, the Missouri Soybean Association’s Yield Contest is back, and Field Services Manager Dylan Anderson has more details on how to enter the contest. 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, corn, and wheat, and how cattle and hogs could react 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 news: https:/...

- First frost a little late - Farm bill falling down the priority list - Year-round E15 bill loses support, but supporters remain committed - Timing of farmer aid impacts grain marketing - Ag economists sound the alarm on delayed farm relief payments - Lost Confidence in Cattle Market? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

In this conversation, Meghan Grebner and Charley Martinez, Ag Economist at the University of Tennessee, discuss the complexities of market volatility, emphasizing the limited information available to market participants and how uncertainty can lead to drastic fluctuations in market conditions. Key Takeaways: - Market information is often limited to personal observations. - Volatility is driven by...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in cattle and corn, and the mixed finishes for soybeans, wheat, and hogs. December corn $4.23 and ¼ down $.04 and 3/4 November soybeans $10.41 and ¾ down $.03 December soybean meal $294.10 up $1.80 December soybean oil 50.27 down 60 points December Chicago wheat $5.12 and ½ down ½ cent December live cattle $233.92 down $...

Brownfield’s Outdoor Adventures host Brent Barnett sits down with Illinois farmer and Tophat Jigs owner Derek Martin to talk about why fall is one of the best times of the year to catch fish — especially crappie. Martin shares expert tips for fall fishing success, what makes this season special, and how anglers can make the most of cooler water conditions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the weakness in corn and mixed tones for soybeans and wheat overnight, and 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 latest ag news:...

Headlines on today’s episode include:  -NCBA says Argentina beef is not the way to lower U.S. retail prices -More reaction to Trump’s beef policies -Brazil expecting a record soybean crop -China can survive without US soybeans -A final report from the Borlaug International Dialogue in Des Moines 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 higher moves in soybeans, corn, and wheat, the mixed close in cattle, and the day's losses in hogs. December corn $4.28 up $.05 November soybeans $10.44 and ¾ up $.10 December soybean meal $292.30 up $2.30 December soybean oil 50.87 up 80 points December Chicago wheat $5.13 up $.09 and 1/4 December live cattle $241.17 up $1.35...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the modest overnight gains in soybeans, the mixed trade in corn and wheat, and how livestock futures 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...

Headlines on today’s episode include:  -FSA resuming core activities -An extended shutdown could put trade outreach at risk -More on concerns over Argentinian beef and volatility in the cattle market -Uncertainty for grain farmers planning for next season -Reports from the Borlaug International Dialogue in Des Moines See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...