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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher start in cattle, the losses in soybeans, corn, and hogs, and the mixed open for wheat. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are expecting good planting progress. » Wheat is monitoring crop conditions. » Cattle are waiting for direct business to get going. » Hogs continue to question sustained demand. Connect with Brownfiel...

Headlines on today’s episode include: The impact of interest rates on herd expansion, USDA Increases Meat Processing Funds, USDA approves Indiana's SNAP waiver, Cash prices decent, Local farmland preservation groups say contracts are unamendable to state intervention, Avian metapneumovirus a mystery, and we’ll hear an interview update on Corn Belt weather conditions with a climatologist from the N...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed finish in hogs and wheat, and the losses in soybeans, corn, and cattle. Closing numbers: » July corn $4.51 down $.08 and 1/2 » July soybeans $10.48 and ½ down $.14 » July soybean meal $293.70 down $2.60 » July soybean oil 48.93 down 64 points » July Chicago wheat $5.30 and ¼ up $.01 and 3/4 » June live cattle $213.92 down...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in soybeans, and the mixed opens for corn, wheat, cattle, and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans are seeing profit taking. » Corn and wheat are monitoring development weather. » Cattle are waiting for direct business. » Hogs are mostly up on demand signals. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://...

Headlines on today’s episode include: Grassley pleasantly surprised by MAHA report, Rep. Hinson praises House-passed reconciliation package, Early indicators suggest farm labor cost increases ahead, Poor expectations for winter wheat crop, Replant decisions weighing on some, and EU Tariffs Impact Ag Prices. 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 firm finish for soybeans, the losses in cattle, hogs, and wheat, and the mostly lower close in corn. Closing numbers: » July corn $10.62 and ½ up $.02 and 1/4 » July corn $4.59 and ½ unchanged » July soybean meal $296.30 up $.10 » July soybean oil 49.57 up 22 points » July Chicago wheat $5.28 and ½ down $.14 » June live cattle...

The Illinois Corn Marketing Board collaborates with Illinois FFA in various ways to help strengthen the future of agriculture by investing in its next generation. In this Managing for Profit, Owen Torrance, the current Illinois FFA state secretary, discusses how the state’s corn growers are actively involved at several levels of the organization. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the gains in cattle and soybeans, the mixed starts in corn and hogs, and the losses for wheat. What to watch: » Soybeans are up on a higher move in bean oil. » Corn and wheat are watching crop weather. » Cattle are up, expecting tighter supplies. » Hogs are monitoring demand. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag new...

Missouri Soybeans’ Grain Smart Field Day, on Wednesday, June 4th, features demonstrations for farmers and firefighters on how to prevent grain bin fatalities. The event, held at the Farm for Soy Innovation south of Columbia, also includes demonstrations of biobased Soy Foam fire suppressant and AGI’s cutting-edge BinManager. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

On this special Memorial Day holiday episode, we’ll hear some recent agribusiness news interviews conducted by some of our Brownfield broadcasters. Topics include recent weather trends, the 2025 growing season, and the future of the 45Z clean fuels production tax credit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Planting progress varies across the Midwest and Delta. While many farmers are finished with corn and soybeans, others have been rained out for weeks. Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Brad Allen, says that as planting winds down, scouting becomes critical for in-season crop pest management.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...

In this episode, Meghan Grebner and Josh Maples discuss the current state of the cattle market, including cattle on feed numbers, market prices, and the economic factors influencing producers' decisions. They explore the implications of interest rates, slaughter numbers, and the impact of weather on cattle expansion. The conversation also touches on risk management strategies for producers in ligh...

On this latest episode, we’ll learn about the next step of the reconciliation process; how the Byrd Rule will impact reconciliation in the Senate; the latest cattle on feed numbers; judge rules on USDA funding freeze; more reaction to the MAHA report; and an update on the ag equipment market. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed finishes in cattle and wheat, and the losses in soybeans, corn, and hogs. Closing numbers: » July corn $4.59 and ½ down $.03 and 1/2 » July soybeans $10.60 and ¼ down $.07 and 1/4 » July soybean meal $296.20 down $2.30 » July soybean oil 49.35 up 24 points » July Chicago wheat $5.42 and ½ down $.02 » June live cattle $215...

On the latest episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett has a conversation with Indiana hunter Josh Teulker, host of the YouTube show Before the Echo. They talk about managing their home life with their hunting time, as well as their eagerness for the 2025 deer season to get here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher start in wheat and the lower opens for soybeans, corn, cattle, and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn expect good planting progress. » Wheat has support from world weather concerns. » Cattle are waiting for the USDA Cattle on Feed report. » Hogs are down on demand questions. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get t...

Headlines on today’s episode include: Assessing the Make America Healthy Again Commission report, Missouri farmer says MAHA report has no reassurance, Clean Fuels letter asks EPA to boost RVO levels, Fertilizer supplies are tight, Metapneumovirus exacts heavy toll on turkey industry, and R-CALF, Farmers Union urge cattle producers to file claims. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher moves in cattle and soybeans, and the mixed closes for corn, wheat, and hogs. Closing numbers: » July corn $4.63 up $.02 » July soybeans $10.67 and ½ up $.04 and 3/4 » July soybean meal $298.50 up $4.40 » July soybean oil 49.11 down 72 points » July Chicago wheat $5.44 and ½ down $.04 and 3/4 » June live cattle $215.62 u...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher start for wheat and mixed opens in soybeans, corn, cattle, and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are watching U.S. planting. » Wheat is monitoring world crop weather. » Cattle are waiting for widespread direct trade. » Hogs want to see sustained demand. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: ht...

On this latest episode, we’ll learn about the latest in House reconciliation efforts; a biofuels policy coming soon; Ag Secretary addresses farm labor crisis; Midwest farmland values up slightly; a rising number of farm exits; John Deere investing in the U.S.; and Beck’s Hybrids expanding west. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed closes in cattle and hogs, and the gains in soybeans, corn, wheat. Closing numbers: » July corn $4.61 up $.06 and 1/2 » July soybeans $10.62 and ¾ up $.09 and 3/4 » July soybean meal $294.10 up $1.50 » July soybean oil 49.83 up 33 points » July Chicago wheat $5.49 and ¼ up $.03 and 1/4 » June live cattle $214.15 up $.97 »...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early gains in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and the mixed starts for cattle and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are keeping an eye out for planting delays. » Wheat is up on the dollar, drought, and disease concerns. » Cattle are waiting for direct business. » Hogs continue to question demand. Connect with Brownfield Ag N...

Headlines on today’s episode include: Ag groups brace for expected MAHA report, Michigan wheat just about to flower, Illinois wheat crop under examination, Baling Wet Alfalfa, Previewing Friday’s Cattle on Feed report, and Trade mission to Mexico aims to expand reach of US beef cattle genetics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the daily gains in wheat, soybeans, and corn, and the mixed closes in cattle and hogs. » July corn $4.54 and ½ up $.07 » July soybeans $10.53 up $.02 and 1/4 » July soybean meal $292.60 up $1.50 » July soybean oil 49.50 up 6 points » July Chicago wheat $5.46 up $.17 » June live cattle $213.17 up $.20 » June lean hogs $100.02 up $.7...

The need for reliable energy continues to grow in the Cornhusker State, especially in rural areas where agricultural businesses seek to establish roots. NPPD has announced plans to expand its generation resources. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .