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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: -A plant pathologist with University of Missouri Extension says conditions are right for tar spot in corn to show up this month. -The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed two additional cases of New World screwworm in Texas, and one in New Mexico. -USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden says he’s optimistic the renegotiation of the U.S.-...

July corn $4.18 and 3/4 up $.01 and 1/4 July soybeans $11.15 and 3/4 down $.05 and 3/4 July soybean meal $302.70 down $5.80 July soybean oil 74.56 up 44 points July Chicago wheat $5.83 and 1/4 up $.03 and 1/4 August live cattle $236.72 down $4.92 July lean hogs $97.37 down $1.42 Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agric...

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 Stephen Vaden at the USDA about the department’s major reorganization plan, including regional hub relocations, restructuring, and what the changes could mean for farmers and rural America. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

In this episode, hear from Patrick Haller, Vice President of Strategy and Business Development for the United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM) and Florida Dairy Farmers (FDF) on their new partnerships with Disney and SeaWorld! These collaborations promote dairy in places that consumers gravitate toward. Sea World and Disney have huge followings, and these relationships help place dairy front and...

Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Jared Walls, says Enlist One herbicide has more than 1,700 qualified tank-mix partners so farmers can choose from a long list of herbicides to add to the tank for a great program approach with residuals.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Baylee Asbury, the director of operations and engagement at Missouri Soybeans, says the fifth class of the Missouri Grassroots Fellowship is wrapping up their year and applications are now open for the 2026-2027 class. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brownfield's Meghan Grebner has a look at the modestly lower move in soybeans and 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 .

Top stories on today's show include: -Now that New World screwworm has been confirmed in the United States, what happens next? -An ag economist with Allendale says it’s been a rough stretch for the grain markets. -The Deputy Secretary at the USDA says he’s confident China will continue to meet its purchase commitments made to the United States. -CHS, the nation’s largest agricultural cooperative,...

On this week's episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield's Brent Barnett talks about bowhunting being on his mind and swaps some hunting stories with his friend Noel Gandy from southern Iowa. Noel also previews one of his upcoming articles that dives into finding a balance in summer scouting expectations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...

This week, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and ag economist Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension recap this week in the markets and the Jobs Report. They also dig into the market volatility from the recent confirmation of New World screwworm in Texas.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

July corn $4.17 down $.07 and 1/2 July soybeans $11.21 and 1/2 down $.08 July soybean meal $308.60 down $5.10 July soybean oil 74.19 down 210 points July Chicago wheat $5.80 down $.01 and 3/4 August live cattle $241.65 up $.12 July lean hogs $98.80 down $2.80 Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: ht...

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

Today's show takes a deep dive into the confirmed case of New World Screwworm in the U.S., the potential impact on cattle producers, and how the USDA is working to respond to the case. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Closing Market numbers for Thursday June, 4th. July corn $4.24 and 1/2 down $.07 July soybeans $11.29 and 1/2 down $.24 and 1/2 July soybean meal $313.70 down $7.10 July soybean oil 76.29 up 242 points July Chicago wheat $5.81 and 3/4 down $.05 and 1/2 August live cattle $241.52 up $3.37 July lean hogs $101.60 down $.40 Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://bro...

Brownfield’s Meghan Grebner has your look at what pushed corn and soybeans lower overnight, and the mixed trade in wheat. All eyes will be on the cattle market following the confirmation of the first case of New World screwworm. 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: -The USDA is testing to confirm a possible case of New World screwworm that was found inside the United States.   -A market analyst says USDA officials have pointed to increased soybean buying activity from China. -The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers is challenging the EPA’s recently finalized 2026-27 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes, a...

Policy shapes who enters the industry, who can afford land and what the future of agriculture looks like. This week on the Next Gen Podcast, Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican sit down with Vanessa Garcia-Palanco of the National Young Farmers Coalition to talk about the biggest challenges facing young producers — from land access and farm bill priorities to local food systems, policy reform and the...

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

Meghan Grebner has your look at the losses in corn, soybeans, and more in today's Closing Market Minute 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: -The USDA says it is working around the clock to keep New World screwworm out of the United States.  -An ag meteorologist says above normal rainfall in May across much of Missouri and the Midwest left some areas with two to three times their normal precipitation. -Record cattle prices have more producers considering risk management strategies than ever.&nb...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in cattle, corn, soybeans, and wheat, and the gains in hogs. July corn $4.40 and ½ down $.03 and 1/2 July soybeans $11.65 and ¼ down $.15 and 1/2 July soybean meal $326.20 down $.30 July soybean oil 78.41 down 68 points July Chicago wheat $6.03 down $.05 and 3/4 August live cattle $247.67 down $1.32 July lean hogs $101.6...

The Illinois Corn Marketing Board has long utilized corn checkoff funding to share the story of Illinois corn farmers with consumers. In this Managing for Profit, Lindsay Croke, director of communications and marketing with ICMB, discusses some of the current ways the message of Illinois corn is reaching the masses.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mostly, modestly lower overnight trade in corn, soybeans, and wheat, and how cattle and hogs could start the session. 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 former chief economist at the USDA says he’s watching to see if China follows through on its recent purchase commitments. -New World screwworm continues to create challenges for U.S. cattle producers.  -A farm management specialist with the University of Illinois says recent commodity price improvements are going to have an impact on farm program paymen...