Brownfield Ag News

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the gains in cattle and hogs, and the losses in soybeans, corn, and wheat. » September corn $3.82 and ½ down $.05 » September soybeans $10.27 and ¼ down $.01 and 1/2 » September soybean meal $293.10 down $4.10 » September soybean oil 52.47 down 29 points » September Chicago wheat $5.02 and ¼ down $.07 and 1/4 » October live cattle...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early declines in corn, soybeans, and wheat, and the mixed opens for cattle and hogs. » Soybeans and corn are watching late development weather » Wheat continues to drift lower » Cattle are waiting for direct business » Hogs are questioning demand Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownf...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Tight margins and risk management options -Walz concerned about ag economy -Indiana farmer concerned about high input costs and low commodity prices -Managing fall fertilizer investments -Check-in with the Brownfield team at the 2025 Farm Progress Show See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the gains in cattle, hogs, and soybeans, the losses for corn, and the mixed close in wheat. » September corn $3.87 and ½ down $.01 and 3/4 » September soybeans $10.28 and ¾ up $.03 and 1/4 » September soybean meal $297.20 up $1.50 » September soybean oil 52.76 down 155 points » September Chicago wheat $5.09 and ½ up $.02 and 3/4 »...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher opens in cattle, soybeans, and hogs, and the mixed starts for corn and wheat. » Soybeans are up on potential trade talks with China » Corn and wheat are watching weather » Cattle are oversold » Hogs are supported by Monday's pork close Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfielda...

Several years of on-farm research with Michigan State University have shown that biologicals have little impact on yields, but researchers are beginning to observe long-term changes in soil biology. In this Pods for Profit, MSU’s cropping systems agronomist Manni Singh joins us to discuss possible reasons for the results. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -First human-case of New World Screwworm confirmed in Maryland -New US/EU trade framework means market access for some ag goods -Ag economist expects cash rents to decline in 2026  -Fertilizer Prices: Not Much Hope on the Horizon -Cool conditions to continue through next week See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the gains in hogs and corn, the losses in soybeans, and mixed closes for cattle and wheat. September corn $3.89 and ¼ up $.01 September soybeans $10.25 and ½ down $.11 September soybean meal $295.70 down $1.00 September soybean oil 54.31 down 53 points September Chicago wheat $5.06 and ¾ up $.02 October live cattle $236.82 down $1....

Did you know that soybeans can help fight fires? Missouri Soybean Director of Market Development Matt Amick has more about SoyFoam made by Cross Plains Solutions. 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 early losses in cattle, the higher starts for corn, soybeans, and hogs, and the mixed open in wheat. » Soybeans and corn are watching crop weather » Wheat is oversold » Cattle are starting the week sharply lower » Hogs are seeing a bounce Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnew...

As the 2025 soybean crop nears maturity, farmers are looking ahead to next year and putting a crop rotation and management plan together. Brevant Seeds retail sales agronomist Lewis Kuppler says soybean cyst nematode is a threat that growers need to consider, and he tells Brownfield Peking resistance can help be a solution.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

In this episode, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and the University of Tennessee's Charley Martinez discuss the latest trends in livestock slaughter data, focusing on cattle and hog markets. They analyze the implications of current slaughter numbers, beef production, and the impact of feed prices on the cattle industry.  🔸 Live cattle prices closed at $241.95, down six cents from last week....

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Ethanol industry reacts to new EPA SRE exemptions -Crop insurance payments to impact net farm income -Current ag climate calls for farm bill -Farmer says H-2A program has uncertain future for her operation -Cattle placements at high end of estimates See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...

On this episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brent Barnett talks with Iowa hunter Kent Boucher about Iowa’s upcoming archery season and some of their gameplans to hopefully take a big buck. 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 mostly higher start for hogs, the losses in cattle, and the early mixed trade for soybeans, corn, and wheat. » Soybeans and corn are waiting for crop tour results » Wheat is monitoring weather » Cattle are waiting for the USDA's on feed numbers » Hogs are at a discount to cash Learn more about what's happening in the agricultur...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the gains in cattle and hogs, and the mixed closes for soybeans, corn, and wheat.   » September corn $3.88 and ¼ up $.01 » September soybeans $10.36 and ½ up $.02 » September soybean meal $296.70 down $.10 » September soybean oil 54.84 up 120 points » September Chicago wheat $5.04 and ¾ down $.02 and 1/4 » October live cattle...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -AFBF President discusses need for trade aid -Illinois farmer expecting average crop, says more rain is needed -Plant Based Products Council backs Ag BIO Act in Senate -Strong export sales expected to continue - Changes in USDA policies could impact the future of solar energy expansion See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher closes in soybeans and corn and the mixed finishes for wheat, hogs, and cattle. » September corn $3.87 and ¼ up $.07 and 1/4 » September soybeans $1034 and ½ up $.19 and 1/2 » September soybean meal $296.80 up $4.80 » September soybean oil 53.64 up 244 points » September Chicago wheat $5.07 up $.01 and 1/2 » October live...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher opens in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and the mixed starts for cattle and hogs. » Soybeans and corn are up with solid new crop export sales » Wheat is supported by oversold signals » Cattle are waiting for widespread direct trade » Hogs are monitoring demand Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here...

Strengthening the reputation of soy in the U.S. and around the world. The soybean checkoff is investing in innovation, sustainability, and global demand to keep U.S. soy ahead in a competitive market. Learn more from this week’s guest, Carla Schultz, on this Managing for Profit with Brownfield. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

Headlines on today's episode include: -NCGA says Brazil's ethanol tariff burdens U.S. commerce -US Senator Chuck Grassley outlines China's leverage in trade negotiations -New Iowa Corn president sees ethanol potential in India -Boosting fungicide use with spray drone technology -Shifting weather pattern is a welcome change See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the big gains in cattle, the modestly higher soybeans and corn, and the mixed finishes in wheat and hogs. » September corn $3.80 up ½ cent » September soybeans $10.15 up $.02 » September soybean meal $292.00 up $4.60 » September soybean oil 51.20 down 48 points » September Chicago wheat $5.05 and ½ up $.07 » October live cattle $23...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher start for cattle, the mixed opens for corn, soybeans, and wheat, and the losses in hogs. » Soybeans and corn are monitoring weather » Wheat looks oversold » Cattle are waiting for direct business » Hogs continue to question demand Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Grain farmers see lowest earnings over the last decade in 2024 -Ag lender understands farm profit concerns -Confirming a Record Crop? -Where do the soybeans go? -August heat impacting crops 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 mixed closes for cattle, hogs, and wheat, and the losses in soybeans and corn. » September corn $3.79 and ½ down $.03 and 1/2 » September soybeans $10.13 down $.07 and 3/4 » September soybean meal $287.40 up $7.00 » September soybean oil 51.68 down 159 points » September Chicago wheat $4.98 and ½ down $.04 and 1/4 » October liv...