Brownfield Ag News

Diversifying a farm can take many forms. In this Pods for Profit, we’ll hear from a Michigan crop farmer who’s now in the trucking business. Jeff Fromm with Fromm Farms Trucking in Shiawassee County joins us to discuss how adding a fleet has helped offset times of low commodity prices. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

The Missouri Beef Industry Council is investing checkoff dollars to support the Missouri Beef Kids Program – a program focused on increasing beef consumption in schools. In this episode, Colton Whitney, a former ambassador of the program, talks about its importance now – and for the future beef consumer.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll hear from Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins regarding the administration’s response to avian influenza, we’ll also learn about the EPA’s recent announcement on E15 sales in the Midwest, where the farm economy is headed amid some U.S. trade uncertainty, and how the weather is impacting the decision-making of cattle farmers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...

Brownfield's Jared White visited with Doug Hanson, an Iroquois County beef producer and member of the Illinois Beef Association's Board of Governors, at the Illinois Beef Expo in Springfield, 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 higher finish in cattle, the mixed close in hogs, and the down day for soybeans, corn, and wheat. Closing numbers: » March corn $4.82 and ½ down $.08 and 3/4 » March soybeans $10.29 down $.10 and 1/2 » March soybean meal $291.80 down $3.00 » March soybean oil 45.70 down 111 points » March Chicago wheat $5.79 down $.11 » April l...

Brownfield's Larry Lee visited with Representative Mark Pocan (D-WI 2nd District) at the Wisconsin Farmers Union Town Hall Meeting in Chippewa Falls, 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 early gains in soybeans and cattle, the losses in corn and wheat, and the mixed trade for hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans are seeing some support from meal. » Corn and wheat are pressured by weather. » Cattle are watching the distribution of the show list. » Hogs continue to question pork demand. Connect with Brownfield Ag News...

In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Board Member Robert Alpers highlights the value of marketing missions to importing countries and talks about their most recent mission to Mexico and Panama. He emphasizes trust and product interest through face-to-face interactions and personal connections. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...

Spring is just around the corner and that means farmers are thinking about all the spring must-haves. Corteva Agriscience Nitrogen Stabilizers Strategic Account Manager, Jon Stoffer, tells Brownfield one of those is nitrogen applications, especially on corn, to help the crop get the best start possible.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

Meghan Grebner and Charley Martinez break down what’s happening in the livestock market, from cattle and hog prices to slaughter numbers and weather impacts. They chat about seasonal trends, herd dynamics, and what might be coming next. Market highlights: Live cattle prices close $2.03 higher than last week at $209.98/cwt. February live cattle prices ($197.70) were down 3 cents compared to a week...

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll hear from the American Farm Bureau Federation on the USDA’s evaluation of program funding in the Inflation Reduction Act, how President Trump’s recent round of funding freezes and job cuts is being felt by farmers, concerns about precipitation deficits across the Midwest, and how cattle farmers have handled the recent winter cold snap. See Privacy Policy...

Brownfield's Jared White visited with University of Illinois beef specialist Travis Meteer at the 2025 Illinois Beef Expo in Springfield, Illinois. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

With expert technical assistance and practical programs to enhance resilience, AgSpire is helping farmers and ranchers select the right regenerative ag programs that work for their operations. It is also helping supply chain partners and the ag industry deliver on sustainability goals. Meghan Grebner spoke with Dr. Kristina Porter, the technical advisor for AgSpire during the 2025 Cattle Indu...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the gains in cattle and winter wheat, the losses in soybeans and corn, and the mixed close for hogs. Closing numbers: » March corn $4.91 and ¼ down $.06 and 3/4 » March soybeans $10.39 and ½ down $.06 » March soybean meal $294.80 down $1.20 » March soybean oil 46.81 down 45 points » March Chicago wheat $5.90 up $.04 and 1/2 » April...

On this episode, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett sits down with Nick Martin from Cedar Rapids, Iowa to reflect on the 2024 pheasant hunting season in the state. Nick is known online as the Iowa Bird Chaser, and for the past five years he’s been on a tour of the state trying to kill a pheasant in all of Iowa’s 99 counties. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Brownfield's Meghan Grebner visited with Susan Stroud, of No Bull Marketing, at the 2025 National Ethanol Conference, in Nashville, Tennessee. Stroud shares what to expect from the commodity markets in the coming year. 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 wheat, the losses in corn and soybeans, and the mostly higher tone in livestock. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are seeing some profit taking. » Wheat's keeping an eye out for signs of winterkill. » Cattle are getting ready for the on feed numbers. » Hogs have technical support to start the session. Connect w...

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about the trends of U.S. egg prices with an expert from Purdue University, the avian influenza situation in Indiana, African swine fever developments in the Western Hemisphere, U.S. trade opportunities with India, and a short-term outlook for the U.S. corn market and some opportunities for growers to sell old crop corn. See Privacy Policy at https:...

Brownfield's Mark Dorenkamp interviews Jason Henderson, vice president of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, at the Iowa Farm Bureau Ag Market Outlook Meeting in Forest City, Iowa. Henderson says he believes the ag economy has nearly bottomed out. 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 what was behind the gains in soybeans and corn and the losses in wheat, cattle, and hogs. Closing numbers: » March corn $4.98 up ½ cent » March soybeans $10.45 and ½ up $.13 and 3/4 » March soybean meal $296.00 up $1.30 » March soybean oil 47.26 up 96 points » March Chicago wheat $5.85 and ½ down $.06 and 1/2 » April live cattle $1...

Brownfield's Meghan Grebner visited with Renewable Fuels Association senior vice president of government and public affairs Troy Bredenkamp at the 2025 National Ethanol Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brownfield Commodity Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early gains in corn and soybeans, the mixed open in wheat, and the initial losses in cattle and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn opened with a bounce. » Wheat is assessing potential winterkill. » Cattle are waiting for direct business. » Hogs are pressured by Wednesday's drop in pork. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the...

Adjusting inputs to meet economic realities can be challenging for farmers. In this episode, Stephanie Zelinko, National Agronomist with AgroLiquid, explains how farmers can adjust fertilizer programs to content with tight margins.  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 continued efforts to get year-round E15 legislation passed out of Congress, optimism on the E15 issue from the Trump administration, how the renewable fuels industry can help agriculture navigate a down economy, inflation’s impact on grain prices, and a call from Ohio farmers for increased farmland protections. See Privacy Policy at https://a...

Brownfield's Erin Anderson interviews Ohio Farm Bureau president Bill Patterson at the Ohio Statehouse for Ohio Farm Bureau's Ag Day at the Capital. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .