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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher opens in corn and wheat, the mixed starts for soybeans and cattle, and the initial losses in hogs. » Soybeans opened with spread adjustments » Corn and wheat are watching crop weather » Cattle are waiting for direct business » Hogs continue to question demand Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets h...

The Illinois Corn Marketing Board collaborates with several organizations to enhance agriculture and create markets for Illinois corn. In this Managing for Profit, Cassie Dumoulin, a farmer from northern Illinois who raises corn and hogs, explains how the state’s corn and livestock industries work together.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...

Headlines on today’s episode include: Reference Price Refresh, 2026 farm income projections worrisome, Sec. Rollins calls NWS “a very big deal”, Live cattle import ban continues to impact cattle industry, Sec. Rollins says Trump admin supports year-round E15, and the USDA releases its weekly crop progress reports. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the gains in wheat, soybeans, and corn, and the mixed closes in cattle and hogs. » July corn $4.47 and ½ up $.04 » July soybeans $10.50 and ¾ up ¾ cent » July soybean meal $291.10 down $.80 » July soybean oil 49.44 up 51 points » July Chicago wheat $5.29 up $.04 » June live cattle $212.97 up $.75 » June lean hogs $99.25 down $1.07...

Missouri’s soybean crush industry and livestock enterprises are mutually dependent. Missouri’s four crush plants produce nearly 4 million metric tons of meal annually, about half of which is exported. The remainder is primarily used for poultry, swine, cattle, and dairy in the state. Market development director Matt Amick says Missouri should produce more sought-after seafood, 80 percent of which...

There are breakthroughs in the demand for high oleic soybean meal as dairy cow feed. In this edition of the Missouri Soybeans Spotlight Podcast, we talk with Matt Amick, director of market development for Missouri Soybeans, about how soybean meal from a variety developed by Missouri Soybeans holds economic promise for soybean growers and dairy producers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...

As farmers work to get the 2025 crop in the ground, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Chris Kluemke says it’s important to get off to the best start possible this spring. He tells Brownfield there are many nitrogen decisions yet to be made as conditions vary across the Corn Belt. 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 higher starts in corn and wheat, and the mixed opens for soybeans, cattle, and hogs » Soybeans are adjusting spreads » Corn and wheat remain oversold » Cattle are watching the distribution of the show list » Hogs continue to question demand Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagn...

In this episode, Meghan Grebner and Charley Martinez discuss the latest trends in the livestock market, focusing on cattle and hog prices, supply and demand dynamics, and the impact of imports and exports. They analyze consumer behavior in response to rising prices and provide future projections for the market. The conversation highlights the complexities of the agricultural economy and the factor...

Headlines on today’s episode include: Spring weather extremes hit the Midwest, Driest planting season in 45 years, Strong winds lead to dusty fields in northwest Iowa, Lack of rain affecting weed programs, Water Rights Bill Passes in Missouri, Iowa House Speaker praises carbon pipeline legislation, and Iowa farmer hopeful Summit carbon pipeline project continues. See Privacy Policy at https://art1...

On this week’s episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield broadcasters Brent Barnett and Jared White discuss some of their tips for successful family fishing days. 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 for cattle, the mixed close in soybeans and hogs, and the losses in corn and wheat. Closing numbers: » July corn $4.43 and ½ down $.05 » July soybeans $10.50 and ¼ down $.01 and 1/4 » July soybean meal $291.90 down $4.50 » July soybean oil 48.93 down 39 points » July Chicago wheat $5.25 down $.07 and 3/4 » June li...

Wondering how you can increase the value of your home? Listen to this episode of the Home Sweet Home podcast with Compeer Home to learn important information about which home improvement projects are worth the payoff. This podcast episode features certified appraisers Carissa Schultz and Hannah Korish discussing factors that add value to rural homes. They highlight improvements like adding bathroo...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher opens in soybeans and cattle, and the mixed starts for corn, wheat, and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans are oversold. » Corn and wheat are watching crop weather. » Cattle are up on Thursday's close in beef. » Hogs continue to question sustained demand. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://ww...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the drops in soybeans and cattle, the mostly lower finish in corn, and the gains in wheat and hogs. » July corn $4.48 and ½ up $.03 » July soybeans $10.51 and ¼ down $.26 and 1/2 » July soybean meal $296.40 up $4.50 » July soybean oil 49.32 down 300 points » July Chicago wheat $5.32 and ¾ up $.08 » June live cattle $211.17 down $2....

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early modestly higher moves in corn and wheat and the initial losses in soybeans, cattle, and hogs What to watch: Soybeans are following bean and crude oils Corn and wheat are oversold Cattle continue to wait for direct business Hogs are questioning demand Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https...

Headlines on today’s episode include: Dr. Mariangela Hungria named 2025 World Food Prize winner, Vilsack says threats to global food system are increasing, House Ways and Means signs off on tax portion of the budget reconciliation bill, Ethanol leaders pleased with 45Z inclusion, Syngenta says MAHA Commission needs to use sound science, and Winter wheat tour in Kansas shows more signs of drought,...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher finish in soybeans, the losses in cattle and hogs, and the mixed closes for corn and wheat. » July corn $4.45 and ½ up $.03 » July soybeans $10.77 and ¾ up $.05 and 1/4 » July soybean meal $291.90 down $1.40 » July soybean oil 52.32 up 84 points » July Chicago wheat $5.24 and ¾ up $.07 and 1/2 » June live cattle $213.95...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early losses in corn, wheat, and cattle, and the mostly lower starts for soybeans and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are watching the planting pace » Wheat is pressured by crop weather » Cattle are waiting for direct business » Hogs continue to question demand Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture marke...

Headlines on today’s episode include: Senator Grassley supports New World screwworm action, Domestic production facility needed to prevent the further spread of New World screwworm, Ranking member questions support for nutrition cuts, More Certainty Needed for Biofuels: A Policy Driven Market, and the Iowa Senate passes controversial carbon pipeline eminent domain bill. See Privacy Policy at https...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed closes for cattle, hogs, and wheat, the gains in soybeans, and the losses in corn. Closing numbers: » July corn $4.42 and ½ down $.05 and 1/2 » July soybeans $10.72 and ½ up $.01 and 1/4 » July soybean meal $293.30 down $4.80 » July soybean oil 51.48 up 156 points » July Chicago wheat $5.17 and ¼ up $.02 » June live cattl...

BioLumic, a pioneer in plant trait development, programs the genetic expression of plants with light to unlock their natural potential without chemicals or genetic modification. Recently secured funding will accelerate the commercial growth of xTraits – the first seed traits activated by precise light signals. Brent Barnett talks with Alex Fotsch from BioLumic.  See Privacy Policy at https://...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early losses in cattle, soybeans, corn, and wheat, and the mixed open for hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are seeing some profit taking. » Wheat is down on the improved winter wheat rating. » Cattle are waiting for direct trade. » Hogs continue to question pork demand. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest...

In this Managing for Profit, learn about how the partnership between the Nebraska Public Power District and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has conducted energy source research that has produced new technologies and strategies benefiting Nebraska agriculture and ag producers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...