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Soybeans, corn, and wheat are lower early. Brownfield's Meghan Grebner has your opening Market Minute for April 28, 2025. What to watch: » Soybeans are pressured by lower soybean meal and soybean oil. » The market is looking ahead to this afternoon's Crop Progress updates from the USDA. » Cattle are higher early, with support from the lower move in corn. » Hogs are mixed amid ongoing demand uncert...

Last week, we discussed prepping equipment for herbicide applications, and this week, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Scott Pringnitz, joins us to discuss what farmers should check to ensure a successful spray of Enlist herbicides when they are ready to head to the field. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

A Missouri Soybeans partnership with Martin Seed resulted in the launch earlier this year of the SOYLEIC Dairy Air Series non-GMO soybeans. Bryan Stobaugh with Missouri Soybean says that’s taken SOYLEIC soybeans from primarily human food use to their use in dairy cow rations. They benefit milk production and the dairy producers’ bottom line. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

In this video, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and University of Tennessee ag economist Charley Martinez provide a weekly update on livestock slaughter, cold storage, and food price outlook. Market highlights: Live cattle prices closed at $211.05/cwt which is $0.58 down from last week. June live cattle prices ($208.3) were up $4.23 compared to a week ago, and May feeder cattle future prices ($290.65)...

Headlines on today’s episode include: Severe weather forecast for Monday, National Weather Service saga might be over - for now, Wisconsin weather monitoring network expands, Input costs remain a concern, Rapid planting progress in southern Ohio, Crop pests migrating into Midwest, and Soy Foods Month winding down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

Brownfield's Carah Hart visited with Ivey Elwell, of La Monte FFA, at the Missouri FFA Convention in Columbia, Missouri. Elwell will serve as the 2025-2026 Missouri FFA President. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On this episode of Outdoor Adventures, Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello joins Brent Barnett for a conversation about the importance of hunting in his life, and his passion for getting youth involved in the outdoors. 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 Friday's gains in hogs and the mixed finishes for soybeans, corn, wheat, and cattle. Closing numbers: » May corn $4.78 and ¾ up $.01 and 1/2 » May soybeans $10.49 and ¾ down $.03 and 1/4 » May soybean meal $290.00 up $1.30 » May soybean oil 49.28 down 37 points » May Chicago wheat $5.30 up ¾ cent » June live cattle $208.25 up $.25...

Brownfield's Carah Hart visited with Missouri FFA President Andi Belt at the Missouri FFA Convention in Columbia, Missouri. 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 mixed opens in hogs, cattle, wheat, corn, and soybeans. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are watching forecasted rain coverage. » Wheat's monitoring rain chances in the Plains. » Cattle are waiting for direct business. » Hogs are mostly up, early, on Thursday's pork close. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag...

Headlines on today’s episode include: Less soybean acres in Upper Midwest, Scout covers extra for cutworms, Cover crops help with moisture, A new market for soybeans, and SAF investor predicts 100x growth in 10 years. 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 mostly higher finishes for cattle and wheat, the gains in soybeans and corn, and the mostly lower close in hogs. Closing numbers: » May corn $4.77 and ¼ up $.05 and 1/4 » May soybeans $10.53 up $.12 and 3/4 » May soybean meal $288.70 down $2.10 » May soybean oil 49.65 up 174 points » May Chicago wheat $5.29 and ¼ up $.01 » June...

GHX doesn’t just sell seed. They provide data, digital tools, and on-site expert support to help farmers maximize yield and profit on their farms. On this episode of Innovations in Agriculture, Cyndi Young talks with Kramer Farney who heads up marketing for GHX. 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 open for soybeans, the mixed starts for corn and cattle, and the early losses in wheat and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans have technical support. » Corn and wheat are monitoring rainfall. » Cattle are waiting for direct business. » Hogs are pressured by demand questions. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest...

Spring fieldwork is ramping up across the Midwest, and David Doonan, who covers western Illinois for Nutrien Ag Solutions, says a large fleet backs their custom application services to ensure growers can cover their acres effectively and efficiently. He tells Brownfield that this enables farmers to seize narrow planting windows with confidence.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19....

Headlines on today’s episode include: Lawmakers push for E15 solution this year, Corn profitability remains strong in conservation research, Corn planting ahead of USDA estimate, Ideal planting conditions in parts of the Corn Belt, Winds posing a challenge this spring, and Early spring storms bring unwanted pests. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

Brownfield's Carah Hart visited with Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn during the Drive to Feed Kids at the Missouri State Capitol. 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 close in cattle, the mixed finishes for soybeans and hogs, and the losses in corn and wheat. Closing numbers: » May corn $4.72 down $.03 and 3/4 » May soybeans $10.40 and ¼ up $.05 and 1/4 » May soybean meal $290.80 down $1.10 » May soybean oil 47.91 up 33 points » May Chicago wheat $5.28 and ¼ down $.07 and 1/4 » June l...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the lower start for corn, the mixed opens in soybeans and wheat, and the early gains in cattle and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans are waiting for tariff talk progress. » Corn and wheat are watching the weather. » Cattle are up ahead of direct business. » Hogs are monitoring demand. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest...

Ag news headlines on this episode include: Farm bankruptcies on the rise, Rural Mainstreet Economy falls again over tariff uncertainties, Accounting plays a role in farm viability, Some Iowa farmers are increasing their corn acres, Indiana farmer focused on safety this planting season, and Tariffs could create long-term disruptions for demand. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

Brownfield's Mark Dorenkamp recently hosted the KNUJ Farm Forum for Brownfield affiliate KNUJ, based in New Ulm, Minnesota. Featured guests included South Central College farm business management instructors Kristina McVicker and Wayne Schoper. The pair stressed the importance of risk management.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the gains in cattle, hogs, and soybeans and the losses for corn and wheat. Closing numbers: » May corn $4.75 and ¾ down $.06 » May soybeans $10.35 up $.05 and 1/2 » May soybean meal $291.90 down $1.00 » May soybean oil 47.58 down 24 points » May Chicago wheat $5.35 and ½ down $.03 » June live cattle $206.27 up $2.52 » May lean hogs...

This week Will and Ben discuss how tightening corn ending stocks sets the futures market up for gains if adverse weather lowers yield potential this summer. Market recap (changes on week as of Friday's close): » May 2025 corn down $.08 at $4.82 » December 2025 corn up $.03 at $4.66 » May 2025 soybeans down $.07 at $10.35 » November 2025 soybeans up $.06 at $10.31 » May soybean oil up 0.51 cents at...

Brownfield's Mark Dorenkamp recently hosted the KNUJ Farm Forum for Brownfield affiliate KNUJ, based in New Ulm, Minnesota. Featured guests included South Central College farm business management instructors Kristina McVicker and Wayne Schoper. Dorenkamp asked the pair about planting intentions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early gains in cattle and soybeans, the initial losses for corn and wheat, and the mixed start for hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans are following crude oil. » Corn and wheat are waiting for rain. » Cattle are getting ready for direct business. » Hogs are cautiously optimistic about demand. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get...