Brownfield Ag News

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher start to the week for cattle, the mixed close in hogs, and the losses in soybeans, corn, and wheat. Closing numbers: » July corn $4.54 and ¼ down $.14 and 3/4 » July soybeans $10.45 and ½ down $.12 and 1/2 » July soybean meal $295.50 down $1.40 » July soybean oil 48.73 down 70 points » July Chicago wheat $5.31 and ¼ down...

As growers begin applying Enlist herbicides this spring, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Scott Pringnitz, says there are several ways to get the most out of each trip across the field. He notes that one of the major advantages of Enlist is its superior tank mix flexibility, particularly with Enlist One. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

Missouri Soybeans’ strategic plan includes boosting soybean meal demand for livestock feeding, including dairy cows. Producing more meal, thereby lowering costs, improves livestock farmers’ bottom lines. Market Development Director Matt Amick says aside from lower costs, dairies in other parts of the country should consider relocating to Missouri to be nearer to land, water, and reasonably priced...

In this Spotlight on Soybeans, learn about how Missouri Soybeans has partnered with seed companies, resulting in an expansion of demand for SOYLEIC soybeans as dairy cow rations. That means SOYLEIC soybeans, at this point known as human food, have expanded their usefulness as dairy cow feed, benefiting milk production and dairy producers’ bottom lines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early losses in soybeans and corn, and the mixed opens for wheat, cattle, and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn expect good planting progress. » Wheat is mixed ahead of the weekly crop numbers. » Cattle are watching the distribution of the show list. » Hogs continue to monitor demand. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » G...

Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and Mississippi State University's Josh Maples look at live steer prices, jobs, and GDP in this episode of the Weekly Livestock Market Update. Market highlights: Live steer prices averaged $221.94/cwt for the 5-market average which was up $5.62 from a week ago. The June live cattle futures contract was up $3.18 from a week ago to $211.43/cwt, and the May feeder cattle f...

On this latest episode, we’ll learn about an outlook on the farm bill; potential impacts of losing USDA research; waiting on trade agreements; corn leafhopper detected; planting updates from across the country; Chinese phosphate concerns; and ag retailers addressing H-2A concerns. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the end-of-week gains in hogs, cattle, wheat, and soybeans, and the mostly higher finish in corn. Closing numbers: » July corn $4.69 down $.03 and 1/4 » July soybeans $10.58 up $.07 and 3/4 » July soybean meal $296.90 up $2.60 » July soybean oil 49.43 down 27 points » July Chicago wheat $5.43 up $.12 » June live cattle $211.10 up $...

On this episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett sits down with Spencer Bauer from River Certified for a conversation about springtime catfishing. Spencer breaks down how he recently caught a near 50-pound flathead, and they discuss strategies on fishing the spillway at Lake Red Rock in Iowa. 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 higher starts in soybeans, corn, wheat, and cattle, and the mixed start for hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are watching planting. » Wheat has support from the lower dollar. » Cattle are up on the week's direct trade. » Hogs continue to question demand. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https:/...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the daily gains in soybeans and the mixed closes for corn, wheat, cattle, and hogs. Closing numbers: » July corn $4.72 and ¼ down $.03 and 1/4 » July soybeans $10.50 and ¼ up $.05 and 3/4 » July soybean meal $294.30 down $3.70 » July soybean oil 49.70 up 73 points » July Chicago wheat $5.31 up ¼ cent » June live cattle $209.65 up $...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher starts in cattle and corn and the mixed opens for soybeans, wheat, and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are watching U.S. planting. » Wheat's monitoring winter wheat conditions. » Cattle are waiting for the rest of the week's direct trade. » Hogs are adjusting spreads with demand questions. Connect with Brownfiel...

Headlines on today’s episode include: Lindberg addresses ag trade deficit during confirmation hearing, Ag Secretary Rollins comments on workforce reductions, Second crop corn conditions favorable in Brazil, Mizzou economist says fuel retailers still seek E15 certainty, USDA launches complaint portal, and Tar spot is not much of a concern for South Dakota farmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the down days for soybeans and cattle and the mixed sessions in corn, wheat, and hogs. What to Watch: » May corn $4.67 and ¼ up $.06 and 3/4 » May soybeans $10.34 and ¾ down $.06 and 1/4 » May soybean meal $290.00 down $.50 » May soybean oil 48.58 down 27 points » May Chicago wheat $5.13 up $.07 and 1/4 » June live cattle $208.40 d...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early losses in cattle and soybeans, the higher start for wheat, and the mixed opens for corn and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are watching planting activity » Wheat looks oversold » Cattle are waiting for direct business » Hogs are monitoring demand Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here:...

Headlines on today’s episode include: Soybean Innovation Lab spared through donation, Rollins says E-15 waiver is a win for U.S. corn farmers, E15 Waiver is good – but not good enough, Check seed tags for germ quality, A farmers’ approach to tight margins, and Keep an eye on seeding rates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...

In this final episode of Weekly Commodity Market Update, Will and Ben talk about the EPA approving E-15 summer sales, and planting continuing slowly. Market recap (changes on week as of Friday's close): » May 2025 corn down $.04 at $4.78 » December 2025 corn down $.11 at $4.55 » May 2025 soybeans up $.14 at $10.49 » November 2025 soybeans up $.04 at $10.35 » May soybean oil up 1.42 cents at 49.28...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the daily gains in cattle, the losses in corn and soybeans, and the mixed closes for wheat and hogs. Closing numbers: » May corn $4.60 and ½ down $.15 » May soybeans $10.41 down $.11 » May soybean meal $290.50 up $3.50 » May soybean oil 48.85 down 106 points » May Chicago wheat $5.05 and ¾ down $.09 and 3/4 » June live cattle $210....

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher start for cattle, the lower open in soybeans, and the early mixed trade in corn, wheat, and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are watching U.S. planting. » Wheat's monitoring winter wheat development weather. » Cattle are waiting for direct business. » Hogs are keeping an eye on demand. Connect with Brownfield Ag...

Mexico continues to be the largest export market for U.S. corn. In fact, 50% of corn grown in Illinois is exported. In this Managing for Profit, Jon Rosenstiel, former chair of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, discusses a check-off funded project aimed at deepening that relationship. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

Nebraska has the second most acres of irrigated cropland in the United States with nearly 8 million acres under some form of irrigation. NPPD and its generating facilities have had a long history supporting the Cornhusker state. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this Pods for Profit, we’ll learn how the Soy Transportation Coalition uses farmer dollars to improve efficiencies across the supply chain. Executive Director Mike Steenhoek explains how the work is sparking infrastructure resilience.  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 latest in USDA crop progress reports; a nationwide E15 waiver granted; the Senate’s #2 Democrat retiring; another pesticide ruling handed down; Brazil’s corn outlook; and rootworm pressure to be determined. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brownfield's Meghan Grebner has your look closing market numbers for April 28, 2025. Closing numbers: » May corn $4.75 and 1/2 down 3 and 1/4 cents » May soybeans $10.52 up 2 and 1/4 cents » May soybean meal $287.00 down $3.00 » May soybean oil 49.91 up .63 » May Chicago wheat $5.15 and 1/2 down 14 and 1/2 cents » June live cattle $209.60 up $1.35 » May lean hogs $92.95 up $.15 Connect with Brownf...