Brownfield Ag News

Every growing season is an opportunity for farmers to learn how they can improve weed management. Corteva Agriscience technical field agronomist Jeff Bode says 2026 offered plenty of opportunities to evaluate weed control strategies to help better prepare for next season.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

Annabelle Betcher was nominated for the Wyffels Corn Belt Award for her dedication and commitment in the classroom and on the court. In school, Annabelle is on the girls’ varsity tennis team, President of her FFA chapter, and is a member of the AQHA where she shows quarter horses. Annabelle enjoys working with coaches, advisors, and trainers that want to see their students succeed. She says it is...

Caleb Gentle was chosen for the Wyffels Corn Belt Award because he shows excellent character and dedication to his school and community. Throughout high school, Caleb has been involved in varsity football, varsity basketball, and varsity bass fishing team, acting as captain for each activity. He is also on the homecoming committee, coaches powderpuff football, is part of his school’s production cl...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at what supported soybeans, corn, and wheat overnight, and what might move cattle and hogs to start the week 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 gains in soybeans, corn, wheat, cattle, and hogs to start the week See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On this week's episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brent Barnett talks to Iowa DNR's Jace Elliott about some upcoming regulation changes for the 2026 deer season. He also discusses the DNR finalizing a trail cam ban on public land that goes into effect February 1, 2027. 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, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and Mississippi State University Extension ag economist Josh Maples discuss recent cattle and hog market data and how rising input costs like feed and diesel impact producer profitability. They also dig into the latest Cattle on Feed report and preview the upcoming Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at Friday's mostly lower finish in cattle and the losses in corn, hogs, soybeans, and wheat. December corn $5.27 and ½ down $.03 November soybeans $13.03 and ½ down $.16 and 1/4 October soybean meal $354.60 down $14.10 October soybean oil 67.70 down 98 points December Chicago wheat $7.14 and ¼ down $.12 and 3/4 October live cattle $21...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight losses in soybeans and corn, the mixed trade in wheat, and how cattle and hogs could 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 .

Stories on this episode include: -U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley suggests partisan politics remain a stumbling block for the farm bill. -The National Agricultural Law Center says farm bankruptcies are on pace to increase in 2026. -The Propane Education and Research Council says some farmers are looking for alternative fuel sources to reduce energy input costs.   -USDA’s Undersecretary for F...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in cattle, corn, and wheat, along with the mixed finishes for hogs and soybeans. December corn $5.30 and ½ down $.03 and 3/4 November soybeans $13.19 and ¾ down ¾ cent October soybean meal $368.70 up $7.80 October soybean oil 68.68 down 51 points December Chicago wheat $7.27 down $.03 and 3/4 October live cattle $215.65...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight declines in wheat, soybeans, and corn, along with what might impact cattle and hog futures See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Through the dairy checkoff, a new program, Dairy Nourishes Florida, brings together key stakeholders in the community to tackle hunger. Their mission is simple: to ensure that every visit to a Florida food bank provides access to nourishing dairy products for all communities, while building trust in dairy. Learn more about this and stay up to date on checkoff activities by visiting www.milkmeansmo...

Access to land is one of the biggest challenges facing the next generation of farmers and ranchers. But is the long-awaited generational transfer of farmland actually happening the way experts once expected? On this episode of Brownfield’s Next Gen Podcast, Farmers National Company’s Paul Schadegg joins Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican to talk about what young producers need to know before trying...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at what supported soybeans overnight, why corn was down and wheat was mixed, and how cattle and hogs could 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 has your look at the losses in cattle and corn, the mixed close in hogs, and the gains in soybeans and wheat See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Stories on this episode include: -The Senate Ag Committee is scheduled to vote again on the farm bill on Wednesday, and the South Dakota Farmers Union president expects it to advance. -The USDA has announced a new plan to chart a path forward for American renewable energy.  -An ag economist says 2027 is expected to be another record cost year for farmers. -CHS plans to begin construction on a...

John Perkins, Commodity Market Reporter, Brownfield Ag News has your look at the overnight declines in corn, soybeans, and wheat, along with what might move cattle and hogs 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 Tuesday losses in cattle and hogs and the gains in corn, soybeans, and wheat See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Stories on this episode include: -Crop diversification provides opportunity to add value to operations. -The latest ag technology will be front and center at this year’s Husker Harvest Days.  -The vice president of government and public affairs with The Mosaic Company says continued constraints on global sulfur supplies are dramatically impacting the company’s ability to produce phosphate fer...

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 Ted McKinney about rising trade tensions with Canada, the future of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, and what farmers should expect from upcoming U.S.-China trade talks.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...

As farmers make fall fertilizer plans, Corteva Agriscience technical field agronomist Ron Geis says fall nitrogen stabilization can pay dividends. He tells Brownfield nitrogen can be lost when conditions are wet, and growers cannot afford that. 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 overnight trade in soybeans, corn, and wheat, along with how cattle and hogs might start the week Watch here 👇 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 Monday's gains in cattle, corn, and soybeans, the mixed finish for wheat, and the losses in hogs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Our guest this week is Iowa hunter Noel Gandy who talks about a big buck that’s on his radar for the upcoming bow season, but he believes his only chance to harvest him will be from a ground setup without a ground blind. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .