Brownfield Ag News

Mason Fruechte has been named a Beck's Player with Heart due to his dedication to his school, community, and the agriculture industry. To Mason, agriculture is an industry that feeds the world, providing food and products for everyone. He knows people in the industry must be responsible and work hard to ensure food supplies and product lines are safe and well-maintained, keeping communities health...

Matthew Baylor was nominated as a Beck's Player with Heart because of his dedication to his school and the agriculture industry. Matthew has been in 4-H for nine years and shows Simmental heifers and steers. He also helps his grandpa and father raise the cattle and cuts, rakes, and bales hay and straw. To Matthew, agriculture feeds America and means keeping generations of farms alive through famil...

Carter Schwab was selected as a Beck's Player with Heart because of his involvement and dedication to his school, sports, and community. Carter plays football, basketball, baseball, golf, and runs track, saying that he loves competing with all of his friends. He has so much fun playing with all of the kids he has grown up with. In his community, Carter helps a business called Moving Veterans Forwa...

As a Beck's Player with Heart, Rylan Pasker shows his dedication and passion both on and off the court and track. Rylan competes in track and plays basketball, saying that he enjoys the camaraderie sports offer and the process of working on oneself to achieve success. He is also in the National Honor Society and on the campus ministry leadership team, tutors his peers after school, and mentors you...

Kendra Schroeder has been named a Beck's Player with Heart due to her dedication to her school, community, and the agriculture industry. To Kendra, agriculture represents a future for many generations to come. As vice president of her FFA chapter, Kendra has had an impact on future generations, such as providing involvement opportunities for current members and creating interest for new members in...

Kadyn Glanzer was chosen as a Beck's Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. In school, Kadyn participates in FCCLA, a mentor/mentee program, the National Honor Society, journalism, and serves as the student advisor of the Bridgewater-Emery FFA. She currently plays volleyball and basketball, saying she loves the support she receives from teammates, coaches, and her c...

Makenna Martin was nominated as a Beck's Player with Heart for her dedication and commitment on and off the course. In school, Makenna plays golf, saying she loves the challenge to improve her scores and enjoys meeting new people and being part of a team. She is also involved in FFA, the National Honor Society, the Letterman's Club, A.L.P.H.A., and L.E.A.D., and participates in the spring play. Ma...

Oscar Stowell was selected as a Beck's Player with Heart because of his involvement and dedication to his school, sports, and community. In school, Oscar is involved in the National Honor Society, plays soccer, and competes in trapshooting and wrestling. He enjoys having the chance to push himself to the limit, learning about strategy, and working with his teammates to develop long-lasting relatio...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Small surprises in new Supply & Demand report -Temperatures rise as crop finishes out -Diversification helps during downturn -Squeezing soybean profits in 2026 -Farmers expected to face increased financial pressure heading into 2026 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

In this episode, Meghan Grebner and ag economist Charlie Martinez discuss the latest trends in the livestock market, focusing on supply and demand dynamics, slaughter numbers, and future projections for beef and pork production. They also discuss the impact of current prices on consumer behavior and market trends, providing insights into the agricultural economy. ➤ Live cattle prices have dec...

On this episode, Brent Barnett sits down with Adam Boege from the Total Outdoorsmen indoor archery range in Pella, Iowa. Total Outdoorsmen is a non-profit Christian ministry that strives to connect people to Christ through the outdoors. 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 losses in cattle, the gains in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and the mixed close for hogs December corn $4.30 up $.10 and 1/4 November soybeans $10.46 and ¼ up $.12 and 3/4 October soybean meal $287.60 up $1.50 October soybean oil 51.67 up 59 points December Chicago wheat $5.23 and ½ up $.02 October live cattle $229.97 down $2.30...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the firm starts in corn and soybeans, the early weakness for wheat, and the mixed opens in cattle and hogs Soybeans and corn expect lower yield estimates Wheat could see ending stocks adjustments Cattle are waiting for the rest of the week's direct trade Hogs have ongoing pork demand questions See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co...

This episode features Danielle Tenner, who discusses farm real estate trends in west central Wisconsin, focusing on land values, sales activity, and construction costs. She says that despite agricultural challenges, cropland values have increased due to limited supply. Factors influencing sales include location, land mix, and property size. She also touches on green energy projects, construction,...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Weather woes in key growing regions set to impact WASDE Report -NFU concerned about monopolization of ag -MAHA report prioritizes nutrition -Beef exports continue to underwhelm -ADM regenerative ag program demonstrating conservation at scale 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 day's gains in cattle, corn, soybeans, and wheat, and the mixed close for hogs December corn $4.19 and ¾ up $.02 and 3/4 November soybeans $10.33 and ¼ up $.08 and 1/4 October soybean meal $286.10 up $2.60 October soybean oil 51.08 up 61 points December Chicago wheat $5.21 and ½ up $.06 and 1/2 October live cattle $232.27 up $1...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed opens in cattle and hogs, the early losses for wheat, and the higher starts for soybeans and corn Soybeans and corn have short covering support Wheat is watching planting and harvest weather Cattle are waiting for direct business Hogs continue to monitor demand See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Ag trade deficit hits another record high in July -Gov. Pillen says Japan trade mission will continue to provide opportunities -Corn rootworm concerns in the Midwest -Sharp soybean yield decline possible in Missouri -And a conversation about trade with Undersecretary Luke Lindberg See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the modest losses in corn, soybeans, and wheat, and the mixed closes for cattle and hogs December corn $4.17 down $.02 and 3/4 November soybeans $10.25 and ¼ down $.06 October soybean meal $283.50 down $4.20 October soybean oil 50.47 up 54 points December Chicago wheat $5.15 down $.05 and 1/4 October live cattle $231.15 up $.97 Oct...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the follow through selling in cattle and mostly lower starts for soybeans, corn, wheat, and hogs Soybeans and corn are waiting for USDA numbers Wheat is monitoring harvest and planting weather Cattle are waiting for direct business Hogs continue to have questions about demand See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Two sides of Prop 12 -A closer look at assistance payments -Union of Concerned Scientists urges USDA to withdraw reorg plan -More ways than a “skinny farm bill” to pass E-15 -House passes US Grain Standard Authorization Act 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 sharply lower move in cattle, the modest losses for soybeans, corn, and wheat, and the mixed finish in hogs December corn $4.19 and ¾ down $.02 November soybeans $10.31 and ¼ down $.02 and 1/2 October soybean meal $287.70 up $5.80 October soybean oil 49.93 down 105 points December Chicago wheat $5.20 and ¼ down $.03 and 1/2 Oct...

In this episode, Bill Moore, Compeer Financial's Chief Risk Officer, discusses the current state of the farm economy, emphasizing the importance of risk management. He highlights high production costs, volatile markets, and the need for farmers to plan ahead for 2026. Bill suggests crop rotation adjustments, marketing plans, and leveraging tools like crop insurance and scenario analysis to manage...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the lower starts for cattle, corn, soybeans, and wheat, and the mixed open in hogs Soybeans and corn are waiting for Friday's USDA numbers Wheat is seeing some profit taking Cattle are getting ready for direct trade Hogs are unwinding spreads See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...

In this Pods for Profit, we hear from Michigan Soybean Committee’s Mark Seamon to learn what notes farmers should be making on field conditions to manage future crop rotations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .