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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in cattle and soybeans, the gains in hogs, and the mixed closes for corn and wheat. Closing numbers: » September corn $3.94 up $.02 and 1/4 » August soybeans $9.61 and ¾ down $.06 » August soybean meal $261.80 up $1.10 » August soybean oil 55.58 down 92 points » September Chicago wheat $5.23 and ¼ down ½ cent » August li...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the lower opens for soybeans and corn and the mixed early trade in wheat, cattle, and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are watching development weather. » Wheat is monitoring the winter harvest and spring crop conditions. » Cattle are waiting for direct business. » Hogs continue to question demand. Connect with Brownfield A...

Headlines on today’s episode include:  -The US Seante hears about USDA’s restructuring -Weather and trade uncertainty impacting grain markets  -Tassel wrap and southern rust hampering the corn crop  -The cost of weeds is increasing  -A lack of farmer survey participation is worrisome for ag See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher close in cattle, the day's losses in soybeans, and the mixed finishes for corn, wheat, and hogs. Closing numbers: » September corn $3.91 and ¾ up $.02 and 1/2 » August soybeans $9.67 and ¾ down $.14 » August soybean meal $260.70 down $1.00 » August soybean oil 56.50 down 104 points » September Chicago wheat $5.23 and ¾ d...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher starts in corn and cattle, the losses in soybeans and hogs, and the mixed start for wheat. What to watch: » Soybeans are watching the weather. » Corn and wheat are oversold. » Cattle are waiting for direct business. » Hogs are down on demand concerns. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://www...

Soybeans are showing up in new places creating new demand for farmers. From industrial lubricants to firefighting foam, United Soybean Checkoff investments help turn innovation into income. Listen to this Managing for Profit episode on Brownfield. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Todd Hanten, who is in his fifth year on the United Soybean Board, sits down with Brownfield for an interview. Learn more as he speaks on expanding new markets for soybean farmers, trade uncertainty, and how the Soy Checkoff helps drive global demand through strategic partnerships. He also speaks on investments in high oleic soybeans and biotech traits that help farmers ma...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Damaging storms move across Upper Midwest -Monday’s storm damage widespread -Vaden To Take Questions on USDA Reorg -Low commodity prices challenges farmers -Cost of borrowing also factoring into herd expansion 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 close for cattle and the losses in soybeans, corn, wheat, and hogs. Closing numbers: » September corn $3.89 and ¼ down $.04 and 1/2 » August soybeans $9.81 and ¾ down $.07 » August soybean meal $261.70 down $3.20 » August soybean oil 57.54 up 99 points » September Chicago wheat $5.29 and ¾ down $.08 and 3/4 » August live...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early weakness in hogs and cattle, the firm start for soybeans, and the mixed opens in corn and wheat. What to watch: » Soybeans are up with a higher move in bean oil. » Corn and wheat are monitoring weather. » Cattle are waiting for direct business. » Hogs are pressured by demand questions. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » G...

Three Michigan soybean farmers represent the state on the United Soybean Board. In this Pods for Profit, Michigan Soybean Committee CEO Ben shares more about their roles and the selection process currently underway. 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 of Agriculture Today, Brownfield's Jared White talks about the latest USDA crop conditions across the Midwest, the strong storms moving into parts of the country, a closer look at cattle placements, and NCGA's launch of a project to clarify carbon markets. 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 finish in cattle, the day's losses in soybeans and corn, and the mixed closes for wheat and hogs. Closing numbers: » September corn $3.93 and ¾ down $.05 and 3/4 » August soybeans $9.88 and ¾ down $.10 » August soybean meal $264.90 down $2.90 » August soybean oil 56.55 up 6 points » September Chicago wheat $5.38 and ½ up...

Missouri Soybean’s Ag Innovation Field Day is coming up on August 22 at the Farm for Soy Innovation. In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Missouri Soybean’s Director of Conservation Ag and Farm Operations Clayton Light previews the event. 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 of Agriculture Today, Brownfield's Jared White talks about China's suspension of tariff exemptions for U.S. ag exports, RVOs & refinery exemptions, EU's tariff retaliation plan, and the USDA's latest Cattle Inventory report. 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 of Outdoor Adventures, Brent Barnett sits down with Caleb Drake from the Backwoods Bulletin podcast to discuss their preparations for the 2025 deer season. 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 your opening Market Minute for July 25, 2025. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are lower, pressured by mostly favorable crop development conditions. » Wheat is mostly lower, watching harvest progress and crop development conditions. » Live cattle are mixed and feeder cattle are mostly higher ahead of the week’s direct business and this afternoon’s reports from the...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -It’s going to stay hot -Variability in the Dakotas -Balancing the commodity and cattle markets -Helping farmers navigate a tough economy -Current ag climate a learning opportunity 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 corn, the losses in cattle, and the mixed finishes for soybeans, wheat, and hogs. Closing numbers: » September corn $4.01 and ¾ up $.03 and 1/4 » August soybeans $10.04 and ¼ down $.01 and 1/2 » August soybean meal $269.70 down $2.30 » August soybean oil 56.67 up 53 points » September Chicago wheat $5.41 and ½ up $.01...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the initial losses in cattle and hogs, and the higher opens for soybeans, corn, and wheat. What to watch: » Soybeans and wheat are up, waiting for trade deal details. » Corn is supported by sales to China and unknown. » Cattle are waiting for direct business. » Hogs are down on demand questions. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » G...

Soybean meal is the foundation of livestock feed in the U.S., and new research shows it’s doing more than providing just protein. Learn more about animal agriculture and the significance of high oleic soybeans coming up next.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Trio of trade deal frameworks point to additional market access -Testifiers want Congress to change Prop 12 law -Concerns farm bill remains on backburner -Skinny farm bill could clear up potential confusion -Ag is bracing for upcoming MAHA report See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the strong close in cattle, the mixed finish for hogs, and the losses in corn, soybeans, and wheat. Closing numbers: » September corn $3.98 and ¼ down ¾ cent » August soybeans $10.05 and ¾ down $.04 and 1/2 » August soybean meal $272.00 down $1.80 » August soybean oil 56.14 up 51 points » September Chicago wheat $5.40 and ½ down $....

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher starts in soybeans and cattle, and the mixed opens in corn, wheat, and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans are following products. » Corn and wheat are consolidating. » Cattle are waiting for direct business. » Hogs are adjusting spreads and monitoring demand. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https:...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Tar spot back in Missouri -Tassel wrapping impacting Indiana corn pollination -Northern corn leaf blight in Iowa -Qore opens $300M bio-based solutions plant in Iowa -A Warm, Dry August Possible, But No Major Soybean Hits Expected See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .