Brownfield Ag News

Top stories on today's show include: -The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is expected to have a negative impact on U.S. corn and soybean prices. -The cattle industry continues to battle tight supplies, and a livestock economist says that’s not expected to change anytime soon.  -A southwest Iowa cattle farmer says his family is still picking up the pieces after a devastating storm system hit...

The Illinois Corn Marketing Board is utilizing check-off funding to further research of the corn genome. In this Managing for Profit, Holly Adair-Anderson, a second-year doctoral student at the University of Illinois, discusses wide-reaching research aimed at breeding a more efficient and environmentally sound corn plant. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

Brownfield's Meghan Grebner has your look at the lower moves in soybeans and corn overnight, mixed session for wheat, and where cattle and hogs might 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 .

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins takes a daily look at the factors impacting commodity market trends, from trade news and weather to global politics and statistical projections. 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: -An extension livestock veterinarian encourages producers in the Upper Midwest to have a level-headed response to New World screwworm. -It’s official. El Nino has arrived.  -Consistent rains are greening up pastures in Missouri, but cattle producers say that same moisture is slowing hay production and threatening forage quality. -An ag economist says...

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 Emily Skor about nationwide, year-round E15 legislation being considered in the U.S. Senate, and other biofuel policies being monitored in Washington D.C. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagne...

July corn $4.15 and 1/2 up $.02 and 3/4 July soybeans $11.19 and 1/4 up $.05 and 3/4 July soybean meal $302.00 up $.70 July soybean oil 74.37 up 09 points July Chicago wheat $5.89 and 3/4 up $.05 and 1/4 August live cattle $241.50 up $2.07 July lean hogs $96.85 down $.87 Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture n...

At the 2026 Pollinator Tour and Workshop in Montgomery City, Brady Lichtenberg with Missouri Soybeans says private landowners were highlighted who have added pollinator habitat to their farms—turning less productive ground into something both environmentally and economically valuable. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...

Brownfield's Meghan Grebner has a look at what moved soybeans, corn, and wheat lower in the overnight session, 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 .

On this “Best Of” edition of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett sits down with the new owner of Thompson/Center Arms Gregg Ritz. Gregg has been a prominent figure in the hunting industry for decades, and over the last year he’s brought Thompson/Center back to life. We hope you enjoy his story on this week’s special episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Top stories on today's show include: -An extension plant pathologist says tar spot has been confirmed for the first time this year. -2026 could be another record year for U.S. ethanol exports. -A grain market analyst says summer weather could offer farmers another pre-harvest pricing opportunity.  -A meteorologist with Aura Commodities says the past week’s severe storms have left a swath of d...

This week, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and University of Tennessee ag economist Charley Martinez take a look at the USDA's update beef and pork production numbers. Plus, they dig into the latest on New World screwworm and preview the upcoming Cattle on Feed report.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the end-of-week losses in cattle, soybeans, and wheat, the mostly firm close for corn, and the modestly higher hogs. July corn $4.12 and ¾ up $.01 July soybeans $11.13 and ½ down $.01 and 1/2 July soybean meal $301.30 down $.40 July soybean oil 74.28 down 17 points July Chicago wheat $5.84 and ½ down $.02 and 1/4 August live cattle...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight losses in soybeans and wheat, the mixed trade in corn, and how cattle and hogs might end the week   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: -A grains and oil seeds analyst says the latest supply and demand report didn’t include any surprises.  -Weather and rising input costs have likely made an impact on U.S. farmer planting decisions this spring. -A leader on the American Soybean Association executive committee told members of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreem...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at Thursday's higher move in cattle, dips in soybeans and corn, and mixed finishes for hogs and wheat. July corn $4.11 and ¾ down $.07 and 1/4 July soybeans $11.15 down $.08 July soybean meal $301.70 down $.20 July soybean oil 74.45 down 88 points July Chicago wheat $5.86 and ¾ down ¾ cent August live cattle $242.67 up $1.17 July lean...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the lower overnight trade in corn, the mixed moves for soybeans and wheat, and what might drive 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 .

Top stories on today's show include: -Ag groups are expressing concern following President Trump saying he is not looking to renew the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. -Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins was questioned about the USDA’s reorganization during a U.S. Senate Ag Committee hearing on Wednesday. -An ag lobbyist says he's optimistic a delay in the Senate Agriculture Committee's farm bill timeline w...

July corn $4.19 down 1/2 cent July soybeans $11.23 up $.09 and 1/4 July soybean meal $301.90 up $.80 July soybean oil 75.33 up 42 points July Chicago wheat $5.87 and 1/2 up $.02 and 1/4 August live cattle $241.50 up $1.80 July lean hogs $96.85 up $.70 Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://br...

Quality cropland continues to attract buyers, but high interest rates are causing many producers to rethink construction and expansion decisions. Jeremy Fluegge, Compeer Certified General Appraiser, discusses interest rates that continue to influence farm expansion plans, Southern Minnesota cropland value trends, why land supply still matters, and what to watch for in the second half of 2026. Read...

Young farmers face unique challenges—from financial stress and market uncertainty to the pressure of carrying on a family legacy. In this episode of the Next Gen Podcast, southeast Nebraska farmer Lukas Fricke joins Kellan Heavican and Erin Anderson for an honest conversation about mental health in agriculture, navigating grief and farm transition, social media pressures, and why it's more importa...

Brownfield's Meghan Grebner has your look at the higher overnight trading session for soybeans, corn, and wheat and looks at what could drive cattle and hog markets 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 .

Top stories on today's show include: -A market analyst says tight margins is contributing to the decline of small cow-calf operations.  -The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says access to land is contributing to the slow rebuild of the cattle herd.  -The Deputy Secretary at USDA says the agency’s reorganization is on track, with most elements expected to be complete...

Brownfield's Meghan Grebner has a look at the lower move in corn, the mixed session for wheat, 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 .

Each year the Illinois Corn Marketing Board utilizes check-off funding to host several communications interns that are pursuing careers in agriculture. In this Managing for Profit, Lydia Rogers, former IL Corn intern, discusses her experience in the organization and why it’s an important step in building the industry.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...