Brownfield Ag News

Confused by all the news surrounding the economy right now and how it affects you? In this episode, Compeer Economic Analyst Megan Roberts explains the factors currently impacting the economy and what this means for both rural communities and the rural housing market. If you’re interested in buying or selling a home, or you just want to better understand how economic fluctuations are affecting lif...

Beef is having a moment—and the next generation of consumers could have a lot to do with what comes next. On this episode of Brownfield’s Next Gen Podcast, Lindsay Runft of Certified Angus Beef joins Kellan Heavican and Erin Anderson to unpack what younger consumers are looking for when they buy beef—and what those changing habits mean for the next generation of cattle producers. See Privacy Polic...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight losses in corn, soybeans, and wheat, along with what cattle and hogs will be watching 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 midweek losses in soybeans, the mixed moves for cattle, corn, and wheat, and the modest gains in hogs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Headlines on the latest episode of Agriculture Today on Brownfield include: ·     The USDA announces plan to increase producer confidence  ·     Coverage of the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa ·     This week’s heat wave on crop conditions ·     Iowa’s first case of red crown rot confirmed Se...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher overnight move in soybeans, the dip in corn, the mixed trade in wheat, and how cattle and hogs could open 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 day's gains in soybeans, corn, and wheat, the losses in cattle, and the mixed close in hogs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Headlines on the latest episode of Agriculture Today on Brownfield include: A preview of this week’s Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa Credit conditions remain tight as bankruptcies continue to rise The latest USDA crop conditions reports from across the Midwest A check-in from the Nebraska State Fair Illinois cash rents expected to decline slightly…maybe See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...

Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how decisions in Washington shape the tools you use on your farm. This week, Brownfield’s Carah Hart talks with David Wasserman of the Cook Political Report about what the 2026 elections could mean for control of Congress and the future of ag policy, including the farm bill. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight losses in wheat, the mostly lower trade in soybeans and corn, and how cattle and hogs could start the last trading day of August 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 Monday's gains in cattle, corn, and hogs, the losses in wheat, and the mixed close for soybeans See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

What would make an experienced bowhunter put down modern equipment and pick up a traditional longbow? In this episode of the Outdoor Adventures Podcast , host Brent Barnett sits down with Iowa outdoorsman Caleb Drake to discuss his journey into traditional archery ahead of the upcoming deer season. Caleb shares what inspired him to make the switch to a longbow, the challenges he's faced while lear...

Stories on this episode include: -The nation’s largest ag cooperative, CHS, is partnering with a major phosphate fertilizer producer to build a fertilizer production facility in Louisiana by the end of the decade. -A market analyst says the rally in corn heading into harvest is unusual.  -A pair of farmers say they’re frustrated by the lack of clarity surrounding the Trump administration’s bi...

This week Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and Mississippi State University Extension ag economist Josh Maples discuss recent trends in cattle and beef markets, impacts of trade policies, drought conditions, and market uncertainties. They provide essential insights for producers and industry stakeholders navigating volatile market conditions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher overnight trade in wheat, soybeans, and corn, along with how cattle and hogs could end the week 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 Friday gains in wheat, soybeans, hogs, and corn, and the end-of-the-week decline in cattle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Stories on today's show include: -The CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation says increased dairy processing in the U.S. is helping increase demand for producers.  -Some Iowa producers are urging Congress to address Proposition 12 as lawmakers work toward a new five-year farm bill. -The recent runup in commodity prices is providing opportunity for farmers to mitigate some risk.  -...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mostly higher overnight trade in wheat, the profit taking in corn and soybeans, and how cattle and hogs could open. 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 moves in cattle, soybeans, and wheat, the lower trade in corn, and the mixed finish for hogs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Stories on today's show include: -Some ag groups are asking President Trump to reverse a proposed plan to import beef that he says would lower prices for consumers.  -A California cattle feeder says the reopening of the border to live cattle imports from Mexico is a welcome first step.  -An ag economist says global export and shipping challenges could continue to be supportive for the U....

What if getting a four-year ag degree didn't mean leaving your community—or your operation? On this week's episode of Brownfield's Next Gen Podcast, Kellan Heavican and Erin Anderson sit down with Jason Ellis and Sydney Flax of Kansas State University to talk about K-State's new bachelor's degree in diversified agriculture. The program is designed to give students a broad foundation across agricul...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher overnight trade in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and how cattle and hogs could open at midweek. 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 midweek gains in wheat, soybeans, hogs, and corn, along with the mostly higher finish for cattle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Stories on today's show include: -An ag economist says he doesn’t expect much relief from high diesel prices anytime soon.  -The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says diesel prices are eroding margins for cattle producers. -There’s potential for some corn and soybean varieties to be in tight supply next year.  -U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is criticizing the Trump adm...

In this episode of Innovations in Agriculture, Markus Braaten, senior technical agronomist at Yara North America talks with Brownfield anchor/reporter Carah Hart. The topic: Did it Pay? Measuring Nutrient Efficiency.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .