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As a Beck's Player with Heart, Blake Jones shows his commitment and passion both on and off the course and rink. Blake currently plays hockey and golf and serves as a Sentinel for his school's FFA chapter. He enjoys these activities because they create a sense of community and support personal growth in their own ways. Through hockey, Blake learned valuable lessons in teamwork, discipline, and res...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -USDA discusses trade aid funding options -Farm bill faces rocky road in 2025 -Unusual La Niña set up -Concerns over USDA staffing, reorganization -MAHA Movement Spreading to States See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On this episode, Brent Barnett sits down with Iowa hunter Noel Gandy from BuckVentures Outdoors. They look back on Noel’s successful 2024 season and also discuss some lessons learned for the 2025 season.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this episode, Meghan Grebner and University of Kentucky livestock economist Kenny Burdine discuss the latest trends in the cattle and hog markets, including the recent decline in boxed beef prices and the implications for demand. They discuss this month’s cattle on feed report, herd expansion considerations, and the economic factors affecting livestock producers. Kenny also previews next week’s...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the firm open in soybeans, and the mixed starts in corn, wheat, cattle, and hogs. » Soybeans and corn are eyeing possible harvest delays » Wheat is watching planting conditions » Cattle are waiting for the USDA's on feed numbers » Hogs are monitoring demand Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Economists say pay attention to Brazil’s competitive advantage -Weather a factor in early South American planting season -USMCA review process underway -Farm Hunts offer new deer management solution -Drought expands in the Midwest and Mississippi Valley 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 gains in cattle, the losses in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and the mixed finish for hogs. » December corn $4.23 and ¾ down $.03 » November soybeans $10.37 and ½ down $.06 and 1/4 » October soybean meal $283.00 down $.90 » October soybean oil 50.57 down 67 points » December Chicago wheat $5.24 and ¼ down $.04 » October live cattl...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher start for cattle, the early losses in soybeans and corn, and the mixed opens for wheat and hogs. » Soybeans and corn are watching harvest » Wheat is consolidating » Cattle are a little oversold » Hogs are wary about sustained demand Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagne...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -EPA proposes SRE reallocation rule -Ongoing drought impacting river levels -Large hail, torrential rain hit southwest Nebraska -Unsafe nitrate levels found during well water tests -Tough situation for wheat market 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 midweek losses in cattle, corn, hogs, soybeans, and wheat December corn $4.26 and ¾ down $.02 and 3/4 November soybeans $10.43 and ¾ down $.06 October soybean meal $283.90 down $1.90 October soybean oil 51.24 down 145 points December Chicago wheat $5.28 and ¼ down $.05 and 3/4 October live cattle $231.10 down $2.35 October lean...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the lower start in cattle and the mixed opens for soybeans, corn, wheat, and hogs Soybeans and corn are watching the harvest Wheat is consolidating Cattle are waiting for direct business Hogs are monitoring demand See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Senate hearing highlights struggles of specialty crop growers -Preview of the September Cattle on Feed report -Commodity markets see mixed trade this week -Ag lending expert urges early financial planning for farmers ahead of 2026 -High-dollar farmland sales continue across Iowa See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the decline in cattle, the gains in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and the mixed finish for hogs December corn $4.29 and ½ up $.06 and 1/4 November soybeans $10.49 and ¾ up $.07 October soybean meal $285.80 up $.60 October soybean oil 52.69 up 93 points December Chicago wheat $5.34 up $.09 October live cattle $233.45 down $1.15 October...

In this Pods for Profit, Michigan State University Extension’s weed specialist Chisty Sprague will discuss its impact on crop yield and how farmers can stay ahead of it. Listen 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 .

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher starts in soybeans, corn, wheat, and hogs, and the initial losses for cattle Soybeans and corn are watching the harvest Wheat has short covering support Cattle are seeing profit taking Hogs are at a discount to cash See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

Logan Gardner was selected as a Beck's Player with Heart because of his involvement and dedication to his school, sports, and community. Logan currently plays football and competes in wrestling and track. He says his participation in sports has helped him grow, teaching him life lessons about winning, losing, and competing as a team. In school, Logan also participates in marching band and FFA. He...

For the first summer ever, the United Dairy Industry of Michigan produced the Michigan Dairy Summer Bucket List. Listen now as Ariel Everitt, brand and consumer engagement specialist, explains the success of this new effort and how it encouraged Michigan families to create summer memories with dairy. Visit milkmeansmore.com for information about dairy nutrition, new recipes, and resources about ho...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Less export demand equals lower transportation costs -U.S. and China hold trade meetings in Madrid, Spain -Labor on the minds of meat packers -USDA to provide $1 billion to flood and wildfire-impacted producers -Farm Rescue ready to help this harvest See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher moves in cattle and hogs, the losses for soybeans and corn, and the mixed finish in wheat December corn $4.23 and ¼ down $.06 and 3/4 November soybeans $10.42 and ¾ down $.03 and 1/2 October soybean meal $285.20 down $2.40 October soybean oil 51.76 up 9 points December Chicago wheat $5.25 up $.01 and 1/2 October live cat...

After harvest, many growers will be thinking about fall nitrogen applications. Corteva Agriscience Nitrogen Stabilizers Strategic Account Manager, Ty Stender, says because nitrogen is susceptible to loss through leaching and denitrification, farmers should consider the right N stabilizer to protect nitrogen in the soil over the winter to ensure it’s available come spring. See Privacy Policy a...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher start in cattle, the early losses in corn, and the mixed opens for soybeans, wheat, and hogs Soybeans and wheat are consolidating Corn is down on profit-taking Cattle are up on supply concerns Hogs are mostly higher with pork up Friday See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council Board Member Kyle Durham says Missouri Soybean farmers are once again partnering with the University of Missouri to promote biodiesel and other soybean products.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Christopher Kinsey has been named a Beck's Player with Heart due to his dedication to his school, community, and the agriculture industry. To Christopher, agriculture is family, tradition, and the values that come from working with your hands and caring for something bigger than yourself. Being involved in the agriculture industry has allowed him to find patience when waiting for a crop to grow, p...

Alexa Betting was chosen as a Beck's Player with Heart for her dedication and commitment on and off the field and track. In school, Alexa participates in soccer, cross country, and track, and is involved in Key Club, FBLA, and student council. She loves the competition and enjoys representing her school and spending time with her peers outside of the classroom, as it has helped her make life-long...

Kadley Bailey was nominated as a Beck's Player with Heart for her dedication and commitment on and off the court and track. In school, Kadley plays volleyball and basketball, runs track and field, and is part of the Peppers dance team, saying she enjoys the camaraderie of playing with her teammates and how high school athletics allows her to reach the goals she sets for herself. She is also involv...