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Soybeans, corn, and wheat are up in the early session. Brownfield's Meghan Grebner has your opening Market Minute. What to watch: » Soybeans, corn, and wheat are all higher following Monday's reports from the USDA. » Cattle are waiting for direct trade. » The hog market is mixed, with concerns about long-term demand certainty. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://www....

From the field to the elevator and then over highways and railroads, Michigan soybeans have a long journey to the port. In this Pods for Profit, we’ll hear from Michigan Agricultural Commodities on how they ship food-grade soybeans with safety in mind. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ag Education on the Move is a comprehensive curriculum that provides third-grade students across the state with information about the state’s agriculture industries. In this episode, program director Heather Fletcher discusses how support from the Missouri Beef Industry Council makes the beef lesson possible. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://...

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about more corn, less soybeans in 2025; the latest on tariffs; global weather events could impact the markets; cash rents on the decline; and cattle producers reminded to look at price per head. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brownfield's Jared White visited with Virginia Tech University professor emeritus Dr. David Kohl at the 2025 Illinois Land Values Conference in Bloomington, Illinois. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this episode, learn about the Missouri Soybean Farmers' efforts to boost demand for Missouri-raised commodities through partnerships like the Yield Partnership. Matt Amick, Missouri Soybeans Market Development Director, discusses the collaboration among Missouri commodity interests, emphasizing the state's favorable business climate and the united ag industry. More information is available at m...

In this Spotlight on Soybeans, we discuss the efforts of the Missouri Partnership, led by CEO Subash Alias, to attract food and beverage companies to Missouri, particularly benefiting soybean growers. The partnership, known as YIELD, focuses on marketing Missouri as an attractive location for such businesses, leveraging partnerships with organizations like Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council. T...

Brownfield's Meghan Grebner has your look at the how corn and soybean markets responded to the USDA's Prospective Plantings and Grain Stocks reports. Closing numbers: » May corn $4.57 and ¼ up $.04 » May soybeans $10.14 and 3/4 down 8 and 1/4 cents » May soybean meal $292.70 down $.80 » May soybean oil 44.89 down 27 points » May Chicago wheat $5.37 up 8 and 3/4 cents » April live cattle $207.80 do...

Brownfield's Mark Dorenkamp visited with Stine Seed Chief Legal Officer Brenda Stine-Reiher at the 2025 Stine Seed Women in Agriculture Day Reception, held in West Des Moines, Iowa. Stine-Reiher says the annual event honors the contributions of women across agriculture. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Syngenta’s latest corn trait stack for corn rootworm protection was approved the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and will be broadly available in hybrids from both Golden Harvest and NK brands and through independent seed companies for the 2027 season. Cyndi Young spoke with Drew Showalter, Corn Portfolio Head for Syngenta Seeds, North America at the 2025 Commodity Classic. See Privacy Policy...

Brownfield's Meghan Grebner has your look at the markets ahead of today's key reports from the USDA. What to watch: » Soybeans, corn, and wheat are looking ahead to today's Prospective Plantings and Quarterly Stocks reports from the USDA. » Cattle are waiting for the week's direct business to develop. » Hogs continue to monitor demand and potential trade disruptions. Connect with Brownfield Ag New...

Laying a solid foundation is one way to set cornfields up for success this year. Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Brad Allen, says last year’s wet spring, followed by a dry period, created weed control challenges across the board. He tells Brownfield, farmers can recalibrate this season to give young corn seedlings a healthy environment to thrive. See Privacy Policy at https...

On this episode of Weekly Livestock Market Update, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner talks with University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine about cold storage and Quarterly Hogs and Pigs. Market highlights: The 5-market average fed steer price was up slightly this week to $212.95 for today. April live cattle futures gained almost $2 on the week, closing Friday at $208.93. Choice boxed beef price i...

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about the ag industry’s anticipation for next week’s latest tariff announcements, former U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack’s take on the trade war situation, a bill in Congress that crack’s down on China’s ability to manipulate global trade, and a look at seed supplies heading into planting season with Stine Seed.  See Privacy Policy at https://ar...

Brownfield's Mark Dorenkamp visited with Stine Seed Chief Executive Officer Myron Stine at the Stine Seed Women in Agriculture Reception in West Des Moines, Iowa. Stine says it's important to recognize women have been involved in agriculture just as long as men. 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, Iowa hunter Joy Van Wyngarden joins Brent Barnett for a conversation about Iowa’s upcoming spring turkey season. She also shares a cool story about a huge gobbler she took during the 2024 spring season. 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 wheat, the mixed closes in corn and hogs, and the higher move for soybeans. » May corn $4.53 and ¼ up $.03 and 1/4 » May soybeans $10.23 up $.06 and 1/4 » May soybean meal $293.50 down $1.00 » May soybean oil 45.16 up 89 points » May Chicago wheat $5.28 and ¼ down $.03 and 3/4 » April live cattle $208.82 do...

Brownfield's Mark Dorenkamp visited with Ag Ventures Alliance Chief Executive Officer Spencer Stensrude at the Ag Ventures Alliance Annual Meeting in Clear Lake, Iowa. Stensrude says many farmers are struggling with profitability. 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 for hogs, the losses in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and the mixed open for cattle. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are waiting for Monday's USDA numbers » Wheat's down with a chance of rain in the Plains » Cattle continue to wait for direct business » Hogs are up on friendly inventory numbers Learn more about wha...

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about some of the latest farm bill talks in Congress, how the wheat markets have been reacting to recent Russia-Ukraine news, a farmer’s perspective on wheat acres in the U.S., and the current direction of land values in the Midwest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...

Brownfield's Jared White visited with Luke Worrell, with the Illinois Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, at the 2025 Illinois Farmland Values Conference in Bloomington, Illinois. 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 gains in cattle and soybeans, the losses in corn and hogs, and the mixed finish for wheat. What to watch: » May corn $4.50 down $.01 and 1/4 » May soybeans $10.16 and ¾ up $.15 and 3/4 » May soybean meal $294.50 up $.90 » May soybean oil 44.27 up 163 points » May Chicago wheat $5.32 down $.03 and 1/4 » April live cattle $209.55...

Brownfield's Larry Lee visited with Wisconsin Farm Bureau senior director of government relations Tim Fiocchi during Wisconsin Ag Day at the Capitol. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Every grower knows what parts of their field are best and which are worst. On this episode of Managing for Profit, an agronomy expert with AgroLiquid says it’s important to have a plan for managing those lower-performing areas. 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 gains in soybeans, the losses in hogs, and the mixed starts for cattle, corn, and wheat What to watch: » Soybeans are following bean oil » Corn and wheat are waiting for fresh news » Cattle continue to prepare for direct business » Hogs are taking profits ahead of the inventory report Learn more about what's happening in...