Brownfield Ag News

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the strong closes in cattle and hogs, the mostly higher finish for soybeans, and the losses in corn and wheat. » July corn $4.34 and ¾ down $.09 and 3/4 » July soybeans $10.69 and ¾ unchanged » July soybean meal $283.70 down $8.20 » July soybean oil 55.11 up 450 points » July Chicago wheat $5.36 and ½ down $.07 and 1/4 » August liv...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher starts for soybeans, cattle, and hogs, and the early losses in corn and wheat. What to watch: » Soybeans are up with the strength in bean oil. » Corn and wheat are watching weather. » Cattle are higher with last week's direct cash trade. » Hogs are supported by Friday's close in pork. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » G...

Headlines on today’s episode include: Ethanol groups react to 26-27 RVO mandates, Domestic, international demand increases for U.S. ethanol, Increasing raids creating uncertainty in ag labor sector, Don’t get hung up on ag trade deficit, and Hail shreds corn and soybeans in north Iowa. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

On this episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett sits down with Dr. Heidi Miller and Teresa Wortmann from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. This week’s conversation centers around heat illness and prevention while enjoying the outdoors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the gains in soybeans, corn, and wheat, the losses in cattle, and the mixed close for hogs. Closing numbers: » July corn $4.44 and ½ up $.06 » July soybeans $10.69 and ¾ up $.27 and 1/2 » July soybean meal $291.90 down $2.60 » July soybean oil 50.61 up 300 points » July Chicago wheat $5.43 and ¾ up $.17 and 1/4 » August live cattle...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the gains in soybeans and wheat, the losses in cattle, and the mostly lower starts for corn and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans are up on the strength in crude oil. » Corn and wheat are watching weather. » Cattle are down sharply, following the Dow. » Hogs are taking their early cue from cattle. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » G...

Headlines on today’s episode include: Pipeline veto draws mixed landowner reactions, Iowa House Speaker calls for special session to override pipeline veto, More steps against New World Screwworm forthcoming, Acreage Shifts Expected, RVO Announcement Expected Soon, Illinois FFA expands officer team, and Incentivizing ethanol producers and farmers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the firm finish in corn, the losses in soybeans, and the mixed closes in cattle, hogs, and wheat. Closing numbers: » July corn $4.38 and ½ up $.01 and 1/2 » July soybeans $10.42 and ¼ down $.08 and 1/4 » July soybean meal $294.50 up $.30 » July soybean oil 47.61 down 41 points » July Chicago wheat $5.26 and ½ down $.07 and 3/4 » Au...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher starts for soybeans, corn, and wheat, and the mixed opens in cattle and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are waiting for supply and demand changes. » Wheat could see a U.S. production adjustment. » Cattle continue to get ready for direct business. » Hogs want to see sustained domestic and export demand. Connect w...

Headlines on today’s episode include: U.S. and China Talk Responses, Limited Info on U.S. and China Framework, Nonprofits suing USDA for illegal grant terminations, Business is good for Iowa cattle producer, Beginning to scout for tar spot, Cross-species livestock disease threats, and Turkey producer speaks to recovering industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mostly higher closes in hogs and wheat, and the losses in soybeans, corn, and cattle. » July corn $4.37 up $.01 and 3/4 » July soybeans $10.50 and ½ up $.07 and 1/4 » July soybean meal $294.20 down $1.70 » July soybean oil 48.02 up 23 points » July Chicago wheat $5.43 and ¼ down ¼ cent » August live cattle $218.02 down $.17 » J...

For the past two years, Jord BioScience has studied five microbial leads in soybean seed treatments to identify biological ingredients that can spur emergence, plant health and yield. Brownfield’s Brent Barnett recently sat down with Andrea Arias, Vice President of Data Science & Crop Testing with Jord BioScience to learn more about the trials and the company. See Privacy Policy at https://art...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in cattle, the gains in corn, and the mixed opens in soybeans, wheat, and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans are waiting for more clarity on the deal with China » Corn and wheat are watching weather » Cattle are waiting for widespread direct business » Hogs are finding some support Learn more about what's happening in the a...

Headlines on today’s episode include: Senate working on reconciliation package, Skinny farm bill concerns, Clock ticking for idled biodiesel plants, Mahomet Aquifer vital to central Illinois ag, EU Influence Could Trickle into U.S. Ag, and High risk environment already impacting 2026 cropping decisions. 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 mixed finishes in cattle, corn, hogs, and soybeans, and the losses in wheat. » July corn $4.38 and ¾ up $.05 and 1/4 » July soybeans $10.57 and ¾ up $.01 and 3/4 » July soybean meal $295.90 up $.40 » July soybean oil 47.79 up 41 points » July Chicago wheat $5.34 and ½ down $.07 and 1/2 » August live cattle $218.20 down $1.05 »...

For the past ten years, the Illinois Corn Checkoff has invested in the Precision Conservation Management program to help farmers understand the economics of in-field conservation. In this Managing for Profit, Greg Goodwin, Director of PCM, shares some of the latest insights impacting Illinois farms. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the lower start for wheat and the mixed opens in soybeans, corn, cattle, and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are watching development weather » Wheat is down on improved crop ratings » Cattle are waiting for direct business » Hogs are monitoring demand signals Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets he...

Headlines on today’s episode include: Gov. Reynolds close to pipeline bill decision, Dairy farmer says labor solutions few and far between, Farm Bureau leaders head to D.C., Watching for Soil-Borne Soybean Disease, Scout for waterhemp, A Forage Snapshot, and Crop condition ratings improve over the last week See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

In this episode, we're joined by Noelle Nachreiner, Director of Marketing and Communications, to discuss pasteurization. She explains what it is, what it isn't, and why it matters. She also shares that UDIM has just launched a new video campaign focused on pasteurization education, featuring Gen Z consumers. Visit milkmeansmore.com for more information.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the gains in cattle, the mixed finish for hogs, and the losses in soybeans, corn, and wheat. Closing numbers: » July corn $4.33 and ½ down $.09 » July soybeans $10.56 down $.01 and 1/4 » July soybean meal $295.50 down $.20 » July soybean oil 47.38 down 12 points » July Chicago wheat $5.42 down $.12 and 3/4 » August live cattle $219...

Soy-based SoyFoam fire suppressant can replace the current suppressants that contain toxic forever chemicals, preserving the health of the brave individuals who combat fires. While most industrial soy products are made from soybean oil, SoyFoam is processed from soy flour, providing a modest boost to the demand for soybean meal and protein. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the opening losses in corn, wheat, and hogs, and the mostly lower starts for soybeans and cattle. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are watching weather. » Wheat is monitoring crop conditions. » Cattle are waiting to see if direct prices can move higher. » Hogs continue to be cautious about demand. Connect with Brownfield Ag News:...

Stewardship of crop protection products allows farmers to make successful herbicide applications while preserving the efficacy of their products. Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Ron Geis, tells Brownfield that the farmer is the ultimate steward of the land, and he says crop protection stewardship isn’t that different. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...

Headlines from this episode: More about New World screwworm. We'll talk weed management. Trade opportunities with Vietnam. It's June Dairy Month. 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 firm to higher Friday finishes in soybeans, corn, wheat, cattle, and hogs. Closing numbers: » July corn $4.42 and ½ up $.03 » July soybeans $10.57 and ¼ up $.05 and 1/2 » July soybean meal $295.70 down $1.40 » July soybean oil 47.50 up 85 points » July Chicago wheat $5.54 and ¾ up $.09 and 1/4 » August live cattle $218.87 up $2...