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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the midweek gains in hogs, cattle, wheat, corn, and soybeans. Closing numbers: » May corn $4.84 and ¼ up $.03 » May soybeans $10.38 and ¾ up $.02 and 3/4 » May soybean meal $296.70 up $2.50 » May soybean oil 47.48 up 15 points » May Chicago wheat $5.47 and ¾ up $.05 and 3/4 » June live cattle $202.07 up $2.27 » May lean hogs $90.15...

Brownfield's Brent Barnett visited with Iowa FFA Reporter Kadence Boender at the 97th Iowa FFA Leadership Conference in Ames, Iowa. 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 starts in wheat, corn, and hogs, the mixed open for soybeans, and the early losses in cattle. What to watch: » Soybeans are adjusting spreads. » Corn and wheat are watching rainfall potential. » Cattle are waiting for direct business and the on feed numbers. » Hogs are up on short covering. Connect with Brownfield Ag New...

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll hear from farmers in Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota about their 2025 planting intentions and timelines, we’ll also get updates on highly pathogenic avian influenza and how the markets have reacted to recent tariff news. And, the show will feature an interview report from the Iowa FFA State Convention. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva...

In this video, Will and Ben look at the rebound in crop prices as tariffs are largely paused and the inflationary pressures ease. Market recap (changes on week as of Friday's close): » May 2025 corn up $.30 at $4.90 » December 2025 corn up $.17 at $4.63 » May 2025 soybeans up $.65 at $10.42 » November 2025 soybeans up $.41 at $10.25 » May soybean oil up 1.51 cents at 47.35 cents/lb » May soybean m...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher move in cattle, the losses in wheat, and the mixed closes for soybeans, corn, and hogs. Closing numbers: » May corn $4.81 and ¼ down $.03 and 3/4 » May soybeans $10.36 down $.05 and 3/4 » May soybean meal $294.20 down $2.90 » May soybean oil 47.33 up 101 points » May Chicago wheat $5.42 down $.05 and 1/2 » June live catt...

Brownfield's Brent Barnett visited with Iowa FFA Association executive director Scott Johnson at the 97th Iowa FFA Leadership Conference in Ames, Iowa. 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 hear from the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority on how ag products move through their terminals and across the St. Lawrence Seaway. Stay tuned to hear about the benefits of our local maritime shipping and the room for growth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Race to the Plate Campaign Partnership is in its 10th year and it’s an opportunity for consumers to have face time with Missouri farmers. In this episode, Blake McDonald, this year’s Featured Farmer for the Missouri Beef Industry Council, talks about the importance of this effort. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the lower open in soybeans, the higher starts for corn and cattle, and the mixed opens in wheat and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans are seeing some profit taking. » Corn and wheat are watching crop weather. » Cattle are supported by Monday's boxed beef close. » Hogs are wary about sustained demand. Connect with Brownfield Ag News:...

Ag producers across the Midwest are returning to the field for the spring planting season. Nebraska Public Power District and its wholesale power customers are asking equipment operators to look up and look out for power lines. Trevor Roth, operations program manager for energy delivery at Nebraska Public Power District, tells Brownfield that power lines located along fields can pose a potent...

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about a cattle on feed preview, a bipartisan effort to protect US organic markets, marketing reminders, tight margins a concern, the latest USDA crop reports, and an update from the Iowa FFA Convention.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brownfield's Brent Barnett visited with Iowa FFA President Collin Bauer at the 97th Iowa FFA Leadership Conference in Ames, Iowa. 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 start to the week for hogs and cattle, the losses in corn and wheat, and the mixed finish in soybeans. Closing numbers: » May corn $4.85 down $.05 and 1/4 » May soybeans $10.41 and ¾ down $.01 » May soybean meal $297.10 down $2.50 » May soybean oil 46.32 down 103 points » May Chicago wheat $5.47 and ½ down $.08 and 1/4 »...

As another growing season begins, farmers face the daunting task of controlling weeds with herbicide resistance. Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Hunter Bowman, says a lot goes into weed management, and he recommends a flexible, program-based approach. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brownfield's Larry Lee visited with Jake Sailers, of Sailer's Food Market and Meat Processing, at the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors Convention in Middleton, Wisconsin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week's discussion focuses on Missouri Soybean Farmers' efforts to boost local soybean processing, reduce transportation costs, and benefit livestock. Matt Amick, the Market Development Director, emphasizes the importance of building local markets and exporting excess soybeans due to a large global carryout. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Matt Amick discusses Missouri Soybeans' collaboration with the Missouri Partnership to attract food and beverage-related processing, focusing on enhancing commodity utilization and economic impact. Learn about the successful recruitment of companies like AmeriCold and Becks Seed Company, and the potential for increased livestock processing and aquaculture. The collab...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher starts for cattle, hogs, and soybeans, the mixed open in corn, and the early losses in wheat. What to watch: » Soybeans have some early follow-through support. » Corn and wheat are watching rain chances. » Cattle are getting ready for direct business. » Hogs continue to monitor demand. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: »...

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll hear from several sources about the ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and China, a producer from Kentucky’s perspective on the trade situation and what it means for growers in the long run, we’ll also learn about the latest drought developments across the Corn Belt, and how farmers are adjusting to the weather in their planting decisions. See Privac...

Brownfield's Larry Lee visited with UW-Madison Extension regional livestock educator Beth McIlquham at the Wisconsin Beef Council's Direct Marketing Workshop in Middleton, Wisconsin. 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 of Outdoor Adventures, Iowa State University’s Chelsea Harbach joins Brent Barnett for a conversation about morel mushroom hunting. 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 end-of-week gains in cattle, hogs, soybeans, corn, and wheat. Closing numbers: » May corn $4.90 and ¼ up $.07 and 1/4 » May soybeans $10.42 and ¾ up $.13 and 3/4 » May soybean meal $299.60 up $1.70 » May soybean oil 47.35 up 103 points » May Chicago wheat $5.55 and ¾ up $.17 and 3/4 » June live cattle $196.80 up $1.60 » May lea...

Brownfield's Carah Hart visited with Missouri State Veterinarian Dr. Steve Strubberg at the National Institute for Animal Agriculture Annual Conference in Kansas City, 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 early losses in cattle, the mixed start for hogs, and the higher opens in soybeans, corn, and wheat. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn have more short covering support. » Wheat is up on the drop in the dollar. » Cattle are waiting for the rest of the week's direct trade. » Hogs continue to question demand. Connect with Brownfi...