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On this special Independence Day edition of the show, we’ll dive into Thursday’s developments in the US House after lawmakers passed President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. You’ll hear interviews reacting to the bill’s passage with agricultural and commodity groups.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...

In this episode, Meghan Grebner and Josh Maples discuss the latest trends in the livestock market, including cattle and hog prices, the USDA's June acreage report, and the phased reopening of Southern ports for cattle imports. They also analyze the recent jobs report and its implications for consumer demand, as well as legislative updates that could impact agriculture. The conversation wraps up wi...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at what ag commodities will be watching Monday, after Indpendance Day weekend. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ » Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield » Follow Brownfield on...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Ag groups react to House passage of Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill -Cotton Growers Pleased with Farm Program Updates in Reconciliation -Missouri Attorney General Investigates Grain Belt Express -Tar spot prevalent in 5 Iowa counties -Watch for volunteer wheat after harvest  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

On this week’s episode of Outdoor Adventures, it’s part 2 of our prairie conversation with Kent Boucher from Hoksey Native Seeds. Kent and host Brent Barnett continue their discussion on the importance of planting prairie to help improve wildlife habitat on your farm. 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 moves ahead of the holiday in corn, soybeans, and cattle, and the mixed finishes for wheat and hogs. Closing numbers: » September corn $4.20 and ¼ up $.02 and 1/4 » August soybeans $10.55 and ½ up $.02 » August soybean meal $277.40 up $.60 » August soybean oil 54.55 down 47 points » September Chicago wheat $5.56 and ¾ do...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Trade Deals Trickling In -RFA looking for more biofuel wins in 2025 -An increase in biodiesel demand -Interest rates loom over farmers -Bunge and Viterra Merger Completed 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, and cattle, and the mixed close for hogs. Closing numbers: » September corn $4.18 up $.12 » August soybeans $10.53 and ½ up $.23 and 3/4 » August soybean meal $276.80 up $3.10 » August soybean oil 55.02 up 136 points » September Chicago wheat $5.64 up $.15 » August live cattle $212.45 up $1.70 »...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher start for soybeans and the early losses in corn, wheat, cattle, and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans are following bean oil. » Corn and wheat are lower, watching weather. » Cattle are waiting for direct business. » Hogs are pressured by demand questions. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://w...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Supreme Court still quiet on Roundup request -Idled biodiesel plants benefit from high RVO levels -Ongoing trade tensions adds volatility to U.S. trade -Beef export challenges to China continue -Sen. Ernst praises EPA for WOTUS goal 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 down day for cattle, the modest gains in wheat, and the mixed closes for soybeans, corn, and hogs. » September corn $4.06 down $.03 and 1/4 » August soybeans $10.29 and ¾ unchanged » August soybean meal $273.70 down $2.10 » August soybean oil 53.66 up 101 points » September Chicago wheat 53.66 up 101 points » August live cattle...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early losses in cattle, hogs, soybeans, and corn, and the higher start for winter wheat. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are watching development weather. » Winter wheat is up on the slow harvest. » Cattle are waiting for direct business. » Hogs are down on Monday's lower close in pork. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get...

Farmers could benefit significantly under the United States’ 45Z federal tax guidance. In this Managing for Profit, Megan Dwyer, director of conservation and nutrient stewardship with the Illinois Corn Growers Association, explains how checkoff-funded research is demonstrating that a book and claim system for tracking sustainably grown corn benefits most Illinois farmers. See Privacy Policy a...

On this latest episode, we’ll learn about the latest USDA acreage report; an update on the One Big Beautiful Bill; weekly crop progress reports; an update on HPAI; and the importance of exports across agriculture.  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 cattle, the losses in hogs, and the mixed closes for soybeans, corn, and wheat. » July corn $4.20 and ½ up $.03 » July soybeans $10.24 and ¼ down $.03 and 1/2 » July soybean meal $271.30 up $.20 » July soybean oil 52.51 up 6 points » July Chicago wheat $5.28 and ¾ up $.04 » August live cattle $213.87 up $.57 » July lea...

Spring planting conditions varied in Missouri. Despite the cool, wet conditions, northern Missouri farmer and Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council board member Chris Mallet says his soybeans are developing well. Hear more about spring planting 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-sel...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early losses in hogs, the higher start for soybeans, and the mixed opens in corn, wheat, and hogs. » Soybeans and corn are waiting for USDA numbers » Wheat is assessing weather impacts » Cattle are watching the distribution of the show list » Hogs are pressured by Friday's lower close in pork Learn more about what's happening i...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Administration remains focused on trade -Trade News Adds Market Volatility -Farmer has mixed views on trade -NFU: Farmers need new farm bill -Cattle group encouraged by tax provisions 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 sits down with Iowa hunter Kent Boucher who’s the host of the First Gen Hunter Podcast and co-host of the Prairie Farm Podcast. He also specializes in prairie seeds in his work for Hoksey Native Seeds. In part 1 of a 2-part interview, they discuss the importance of planting prairie to help improve wildlife habitat on your farm. See Privac...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -Big Storms and Their Impact on U.S. Crops -Storm runoff beginning to impact shipping -South-central Iowa rains beneficial to crop, livestock producers -Record rainfall across parts of Nebraska -Michigan plans for expanded phosphorus reduction efforts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the lower moves in soybeans, corn, wheat, and hogs, and the mixed finish for cattle. Closing numbers: » July corn $4.09 and ½ down ¾ cent » July soybeans $10.22 and ¾ down $.02 and 1/2 » July soybean meal $270.90 down $5.10 » July soybean oil 52.52 up 70 points » July Chicago wheat $5.21 down $.07 and 1/4 » August live cattle $209....

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the initial gains in soybeans and the early mixed activity for corn, wheat, cattle, and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans are following bean oil. » Corn and wheat are watching crop weather. » Cattle are waiting for direct business. » Hogs are getting ready for the inventory report. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag...

Headlines on today’s episode include: -USDA Acreage Report Expectations -Agroterrorism bill introduced in US House -NWS concerns a thousand miles away -BASF unveils new yellow-seeded canola hybrid -Removing E15 barriers amid Middle East tensions 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 declines in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and the mixed closes in cattle and hogs. » July corn $4.10 and ¼ down $.06 » July soybeans $10.25 and ¼ down $.21 and 1/2 » July soybean meal $276.00 down $4.50 » July soybean oil 51.82 down 35 points » July Chicago wheat $5.28 and ¼ down $.07 and 1/2 » August live cattle $208.97 down $.57...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher start in cattle and the early losses in soybeans, corn, wheat, and hogs. » Soybeans and corn are watching development weather » Wheat is expected good harvest progress » Cattle are optimistic about direct business » Hogs remain concerned about demand Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: http...