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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher start for cattle, the mixed trade in hogs, and the lower moves for soybeans, corn, and wheat. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are watching South America. » Wheat's down on acreage expectations in Canada. » Cattle are waiting for direct business. » Hogs continue to monitor demand. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get...

As farmers gear up for planting, weed management is already top of mind as a constant challenge. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Illinois-based Channel Technical Agronomist Zak Swanson says early season weeds pose the greatest threat to crop yields. 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 Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about the data that came out of USDA’s Supply and Demand Report on Tuesday, the continued shutdown of a number of biodiesel plants in the Midwest, the need for conservation programs for farmers and ranchers, and how farm managers and their employees are learning to use new technologies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Brownfield's Jared White interviews National Agricultural Law Center director Harrison Pittman at the 123rd National Farmers Union Convention in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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, Carissa Schultz, a Compeer Financial appraiser, discusses farmland values in Winnebago, Fond du Lac, and Green Lake County, Wisconsin. She says land values have increased significantly since 2020, driven by limited supply and high competition. Dairy farms are a major focus, with values rising by 11% in the last year. She mentions that solar and wind energy projects are emerging in...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed finishes in hogs and cattle and the modest losses for soybeans, corn, and wheat. Closing numbers: » May corn $4.70 and ¼ down $.01 and 3/4 » May soybeans $10.11 and ¼ down $.02 and 3/4 » May soybean meal $301.80 down $.50 » May soybean oil 41.93 down 33 points » May Chicago wheat $5.56 and ¾ down $.05 and 3/4 » April live...

This week Will and Ben look at the positive impacts of a weakening US dollar, an historic shift in commodity crop managed money positions and glance at the winter wheat market. 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 interviews Wisconsin Farmers Union president Darin Von Ruden at the 123rd National Farmers Union Convention in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

As a peninsula state, Michigan commodities have many transportation options. In this Pods for Profit, we’ll meet a logistics manager who focuses on rail transit. Kyle Hnatiuk with the Adrian & Blissfield Railroad Company and Zeeland Farm Services discusses Michigan railroads and how they move products for farmers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

The partnership between the Missouri Association of Meat Processors and the Missouri Beef Industry Council is an opportunity to promote beef products and the state’s beef industry. In this episode, Niki Cloud talks about the association and how it works in concert with the Missouri Beef Industry Council.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about the gameplan for USDA’s high path avian influenza vaccine plan, risk management options for cattle producers, weather issues in South America and the U.S., and we’ll join Brownfield’s Jared White for a series of reports from the National Farmers Union Convention in Oklahoma City. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Brownfield's Jared White interviews National Farmers Union president Rob Larew at the 123rd National Farmers Union Convention in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 finishes in hogs, corn, and wheat, the losses for soybeans, and the mixed close in cattle. Closing numbers: » May corn $4.72 up $.02 and 3/4 » May soybeans $10.14 down $.11 » May soybean meal $302.30 down $2.10 » May soybean oil 41.71 down 116 points » May Chicago wheat $5.62 and ½ up $.11 and 1/4 » April live cattle $20...

Bryn Meyer was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court and field. What she loves most about high school sports is being able to compete with her friends to make the sports more fun. She has also been able to make many new friends through sports and she is happy to make those connections. She is grateful for sports because they have taught her how...

Ashton Brusveen was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field and court. What he loves most about high school sports is how it is a great way to challenge himself, stay active, and bond with teammates. He loves the thrill of competition whether win or lose. Extracurricular activities have been a major part of his high school experience. Through the...

Brownfield's Brent Barnett visited with Minnesota Soybean Growers Association president Darin Johnson at the 2025 Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Tristan Geditz was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court and field. The thing she loves most about high school sports is knowing that she is working hard at something she truly cares about, which can be very satisfying. High school sports have taught her many life lessons such as working together with a group of people to accomplish a common go...

Hunter Muehlfeld was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field and court. What he loves most about high school sports is the sense of community and family it creates. There is an amazing energy around the games, where students, families, and even alumni come together to support their teams. It’s not just about the competition—it’s about school spir...

Ella Schull was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. What she loves most about high school sports is all the friendships she has been able to make. She has formed so many close bonds with her teammates and many of them are now her close friends. Another thing she loves is the skills she has picked up from the sports she plays. Those skills ca...

Ethan Andresen was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the course, pool, and field. What he loves most about high school sports is how they bring people together. Whether they are talking on the bus, feeling the energy of a packed stadium on meet night, or having a tough practice, they are always together as a team. He loves the feeling of representing...

In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Missouri Soybean Farmers highlight their quality, emphasizing that they are the best choice. A major soybean processor in Mexico, handling 320,000 bushels daily, sources 29% from Missouri. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brock Conrad was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field and court. What he loves most about high school sports is the competition that comes along with the sports as well as the support. He wants the player next to him to succeed, but he also wants to beat them. Brock competes in basketball and track and field. He participates in the National Ho...

Kenzlei Mathews was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the mat and field. While it's difficult for her to pick one thing she loves most about high school sports, Kenzlei expressed that pride is what she loves most. There is true pride in the eyes of her parents, her community, young athletes, and even the bus driver. Representing her school and commun...

Anika Mohrhauser was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the course and field. The thing she loves most about high school sports is the social aspect. There is a wide range of abilities on every team and with that comes respect and humility between athletes. She also loves the support system that surrounds high school sports. From teammates, coaches, r...

Luke Wynn was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field and court. What he loves most about high school sports is being able to compete at his highest level with his best friends on the court or field. He also loves the feeling of celebrating with his teammates after getting a big win in football or basketball. He enjoys seeing his teammates grow a...