Brownfield Ag News

U.S. Crop Protection Technical Lead, Dr. Eric Scherde,r says Corteva Agriscience has introduced Forcivo fungicide which offers triple-action foliar disease control. Pending EPA registration, he tells Brownfield that Forcivo will help protect crops against fungal diseases such as tar spot, southern rust, and frogeye leaf spot. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...

Grain bin safety is crucial. Missouri Soybeans has teamed up with Nationwide Insurance to offer grain bin rescue training to local fire departments and to donate two grain rescue tubes. Paul Stevenson of Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance provides more details about the initiative partnership. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

In this episode, we're joined by Brianna Henton, Health & Wellness Director, to discuss the new and upcoming Iced Latte Program being offered in Michigan high schools. She explains the recipe, shares details about the taste tests they've conducted with students so far, and highlights the benefits of having this program in schools. She also discusses how schools can get started with this progra...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Adverse weather impacting some key global ag regions -Nitrogen deficiency popping up in Indiana -Slow wheat harvest nears its end in Kansas -USDA lowers wheat production -President Trump addresses dairy trade in letter to Canada 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 soybeans, corn, and wheat, and the mixed starts in cattle and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are watching development weather. » Wheat is seeing some profit taking. » Cattle are waiting for direct business. » Hogs continue to question demand. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: h...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the end of week gains in cattle and the losses in soybeans, corn, wheat, and hogs. Closing numbers: » September corn $3.96 down $.03 and 1/4 » August soybeans $10.04 and ¼ down $.08 and 1/4 » August soybean meal $270.30 down $1.10 » August soybean oil 53.75 up 26 points » September Chicago wheat $5.45 down $.09 and 1/2 » August liv...

On this episode of the Outdoor Adventures podcast, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett sits down with Pella, Iowa archer Deikan Reed from Total Outdoorsmen for a conversation about competitive archery shooting and what it takes to up your game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On this latest episode, we’ll learn about the U.S. closing southern ports to livestock again, the latest Corn Belt weather outlook, tar spot developing and fungicide application studies, as well as tariffs potentially impacting relations with Japan; and increasing signs of HPPD resistant waterhemp.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

Soybeans are stepping into the spotlight. The United Soybean Board is expanding demand opportunities for soybeans, from improving animal nutrition to boosting dairy production and helping create clean fuels. Listen to learn more. 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 gains in cattle, hogs, and wheat, and the lower starts for corn and soybeans. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are watching development weather. » Wheat is oversold. » Cattle are monitoring supply concerns. » Hogs have early support from the weekly export update. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the gains in soybeans and wheat, the mixed closes for cattle and corn, and the losses in hogs. Closing numbers: » September corn $3.99 and ¼ unchanged » August soybeans $10.12 and ½ up $.03 and 1/2 » August soybean meal $271.40 up $2.00 » August soybean oil 53.49 up 20 points » September Chicago wheat $5.54 and ½ up $.07 and 1/2 »...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Cattle group concerned with port reopening amid NWS spread in Mexico -Pork industry profitability good news for 2025 -Japanese beetles are back -Is Ad-Hoc Disaster Aid Here to Stay? -Ag continues to battle labor uncertainty 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 modest gains in corn and hogs, the mixed close in wheat, the mostly higher finish for cattle, and the losses in soybeans. » September corn $3.99 and ¼ up $.01 and 1/4 » August soybeans $10.09 down $.12 and 1/4 » August soybean meal $269.40 down $1.30 » August soybean oil 53.29 down 82 points » September Chicago wheat $5.47 down...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early losses in soybeans and wheat and the mixed opens for corn, cattle, and hogs. » Soybeans and corn continue to monitor development weather » Wheat is watching the winter crop harvest pace » Cattle are waiting for direct business » Hogs are adjusting spreads Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here:...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -USDA unveils farm security action plan -Chairman Thompson discusses National Farm Security Action Plan -Biofuel groups testify at EPA hearing on 2026-27 Renewable Fuel Standards -Petroleum groups push back on EPA’s RFS proposal -Farmers say let's get the deals done See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher close in cattle, the losses in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and the mostly lower finish for hogs. » September corn $3.98 down $.05 and 1/2 » August soybeans $10.21 and ¼ down $.10 and 1/4 » August soybean meal $270.70 down $1.50 » August soybean oil 54.11 up 17 points » September Chicago wheat $5.47 and ¾ down ¾ cent » Aug...

In this Pods for Profit, we’ll check in with Michigan Soybean Committee’s Mark Seamon for an update on this year’s crop and hear how they're helping growers tackle deer damage from multiple angles. 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 soybeans, corn, and wheat, and the mixed opens for cattle and hogs. » Soybeans and corn are watching development weather » Wheat is focused on the winter wheat harvest » Cattle are waiting for direct business » Hogs continue to question sustained demand Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture market...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -What’s next after the One Big Beautiful Bill? -Trump rallies for farmworker exemption -SCOTUS denies Iowa Pork Prop 12 petition -Potential for cattle prices to move higher -Low commodity prices, exports impacting farmer profitability See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

Thinking about owning a slice of the outdoors? In this episode, loan officer Chris Allen shares what to consider when purchasing recreational land—from how to use it to financing options that support your goals. Whether you're dreaming of a quiet cabin retreat or a hunting haven, this conversation lays the groundwork for making that dream a reality. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

Grains dropped to start the week — soybeans, corn, and wheat all lower. Livestock moved higher, with gains in both live cattle and lean hogs. Closing numbers: » August soybeans down $.24 at $10.31 and 1/2 » September corn down $.16 3/4 at $4.03 and 1/2 » September wheat down $.08 1/4 at $5.48 and 1/2 » August live cattle up $1.85 at $215.90 » August lean hogs up $.77 at $92.87 Connect with Brownfi...

In this episode, Compeer Agricultural Economist Dr. Megan Roberts discusses the USDA's Planting Acreage Report and the Grain Stocks Update. She said this report was fairly quiet with no real surprises. Learn more about the 2025 planting season, market prices, and how it will impact farmers moving forward. Listen to Compeer's Economic Minute for clear, practical insights on the ag economy and the e...

It’s scouting season. Mandy Bish, a plant pathologist with the University of Missouri Extension, says that due to the wet, cool spring, farmers should be scouting for soil-borne diseases. Hear more from Bish in the latest Spotlight on Soybeans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

As the growing season progresses, some farmers may still have concerns about weed control. Ron Geis, a market development specialist with Corteva Agriscience, says the Enlist weed control system allows farmers to make timely herbicide applications tailored to their operation. In this Managing for Profit, he tells Brownfield that Enlist can be applied up to the early flower stage in soybeans. ...

Soybeans, corn, and wheat are lower early on Brownfield's Meghan Grebner has your opening Market Minute for July 7, 2025. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are lower, pressured by favorable crop conditions » The market is looking ahead to this afternoon's Crop Progress updates from the USDA » Live cattle are mixed, feeders are higher ahead of the week's direct business. Feeders have additional su...