Brownfield Ag News

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about the data from USDA’s supply and demand report that was released late Thursday morning, a look at the USMCA trade agreement amid trade tensions involving the U.S., a drought outlook for Corn Belt farmers, planting timelines across the Midwest, and the need for year-round E15 certainty for corn growers.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

Brownfield's Carah Hart visited with Texas Animal Health Commissioner Dr. Bud Dinges at the National Association 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 .

As growers prepare to plant or have recently begun, every decision counts towards ensuring a profitable harvest. Today, we'll explore strategies with Nutrien Ag Solutions to help with a successful growing season. Nutrien Financial Senior Director of Business Development John Maman says this is a critical time of year for farmers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...

As growers prepare for planting, every decision counts for ensuring a profitable harvest. In this Managing for Profit with Nutrien Ag Solutions, Brownfield explores strategies to help with a successful growing season, dives into financial solutions available through Nutrien Financial, and highlights the importance of At-Plant Nutrition for a thriving crop year. Brownfield's Mark Dorenkamp talks wi...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the daily gains in hogs, soybeans, and corn, the losses for cattle, and the mixed finish in wheat. Closing numbers: » May corn $4.83 up $.09 » May soybeans $10.29 up $.16 and 1/4 » May soybean meal $297.90 up $3.40 » May soybean oil 46.32 up 13 points » May Chicago wheat $5.38 down $.04 and 1/4 » June live cattle $195.20 down $3.17...

Brownfield's Carah Hart visited with Kansas Animal Health Commissioner Dr. Justin Smith 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 mixed starts in hogs and wheat, the higher opens for corn and soybeans, and the early losses in cattle. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are waiting for the supply and demand numbers. » Wheat has some support from the lower dollar. » Cattle continue to wait for direct business. » Hogs are mixed, adjusting spreads. Connect wit...

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about the latest updates regarding President Trump’s tariff actions on China and other trading partners, the need for farmers to focus on their marketing plans, a quickly approaching deadline for 45Z public comments, and we’ll hear from Corn Belt producers on their planting intentions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Brownfield's Carah Hart visited with Wyatt Thompson, of the University of Missouri's Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute, at the Abner W. Womack Missouri Agriculture Outlook Conference 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 daily gains in cattle, soybeans, corn, and wheat, and the mixed close for hogs. Closing numbers: » May corn $4.74 up $.05 » May soybeans $10.12 and ¾ up $.20 » May soybean meal $294.50 up $3.50 » May soybean oil 46.19 up 125 points » May Chicago wheat $5.42 and ¼ up $.02 and 1/4 » June live cattle $198.37 up $4.75 » May lean ho...

Brownfield's Carah Hart visited with ag lobbyist Randy Russell, of the Russell Group, at the National Institute for Animal Agriculture's (NIAA) Annual Meeting 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 higher opens in wheat and corn, the losses in cattle and hogs, and the mixed start to the day in soybeans. What to watch: » Soybeans have demand questions. » Corn and wheat are up on weather concerns. » Cattle are waiting for direct business. » Hogs are pressured by a drop in pork. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the lat...

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll hear from U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley on his recent letter to EPA administrator Lee Zeldin regarding Renewable Volume Obligations, we’ll also learn about the continued push for year-round E15, an economist’s pre-report take on the USDA’s upcoming supply and demand report, and we’ll take a look at the 10-year anniversary of the first major outbreak of hig...

Brownfield's Mark Dorenkamp visited with Minnesota Turkey Growers Association executive director Ashley Kohls at the PEAK Poultry Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 in wheat and the mixed closes for soybeans, corn, cattle, and hogs. Closing numbers: » May corn $4.69 up $.04 and 1/2 » May soybeans $9.92 and ¾ up $.09 and 3/4 » May soybean meal $291.00 up $2.60 » May soybean oil 44.94 down 21 points » May Chicago wheat $5.40 up $.03 and 1/2 » June live cattle $193.62 down $.55...

This week Will and Ben check the pulse of trade and tariff discussions' impact on crop markets. Market recap (changes on week as of Friday's close): » May 2025 corn up $.07 at $4.60 » December 2025 corn up $.04 at $4.46 » May 2025 soybeans down $.46 at $9.77 » November 2025 soybeans down $.45 at $9.84 » May soybean oil up 0.68 cents at 45.84 cents/lb » May soybean meal down $10.40 at $283.10/short...

Brownfield's Mark Dorenkamp provides coverage of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins' recent visit to Iowa. Secretary Rollins was the keynote speaker at the Iowa Ag Leaders Dinner, held in Ankeny, Iowa, and spoke to the Administration's support for biofuels. 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 cattle, soybeans, corn, and wheat, and the mixed open for hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are up with the broader market. » Wheat is supported by the USDA's winter wheat rating. » Cattle are up with Monday's gain in beef. » Hogs are mostly higher with pork up to start the week. Connect with Brownfield...

A major infrastructure investment at the Port of Monroe will provide new avenues to export Michigan soybeans. In this Pods for Profit, we’ll hear from the Port Development Coordinator about how the build-out will better serve Michigan farmers and support specialized container shipping through the Great Lakes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://...

Pooling resources can help state checkoffs stretch their dollars and reach larger audiences to help grow demand for beef. In this episode, Sydney Long, executive director of the Missouri Beef Industry Council, discusses the crucial role that partnerships play in increasing exposure to Missouri’s beef industry.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll break down the national data from USDA’s first crop progress report of the season, we’ll also dive into a state-by-state break down of the crop progress reports and hear commentary from local farmers, we’ll also get updates on the fertilizer market and how the supply is looking this spring. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...

Brownfield's Larry Lee visited with Chad Staudinger, of Dairyland Seed, at the WPS Farm Show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. 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 losses in cattle and hogs, the gains in wheat, and the mixed closes for soybeans and corn. Closing numbers: » May corn $4.64 and ½ down $.04 and 1/4 » May soybeans $9.83 up $.06 » May soybean meal $288.40 up $5.30 » May soybean oil 45.15 down 69 points » May Chicago wheat $5.36 and ½ up $.07 and 1/2 » June live cattle $194.17 d...

Brownfield's Kellan Heavican visited with senior Evan Frink, of the Adams Central FFA Chapter, at the 97th Nebraska State FFA Convention in Lincoln, Nebraska. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Listen to Compeer's Economic Minute for clear, practical insights on the ag economy and the economic forces shaping your farm's future. Inflation and interest rates are shifting rapidly, and Compeer Agricultural Economist Dr. Megan Roberts delves into the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP), which was introduced in legislation in March, as well as the USDA's planting intentions report fr...