Brownfield Ag News

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight declines in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and how cattle and hogs might start the session See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Facing challenges that threaten yield potential is a constant battle for farmers and their crops. In this Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update, agronomist Craig Langemeier says the company's latest genetics provide farmers with a selection of hybrids for all conditions.  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 corn and soybeans, and the mixed close for wheat 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: -US Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says she supports President Trump's proposal to temporarily ease restrictions on imported beef. -Some members of Iowa's congressional delegation are raising concerns about President Trump's proposal to temporarily increase imported beef supplies. -A dairy market analyst says recent closures of beef processing plants are pressuring pr...

Minnesota Pork director of public policy and strategy Lauren Servick says producers can participate in an on-farm sustainability report and qualify for a grant. Minnesota Pork president Todd Selvick, a pig farmer from southern Minnesota, says he’s completed the report and sees several practical benefits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://...

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 Don Hannaford of Rural Minds about financial stress in farm country, rural mental health, and how federal policy can help address those challenges.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...

As the growing season nears the finish line, Brevant Seeds retail sales agronomist Brianna Gehrig says farmers in northwestern Illinois dealt with a wet spring and rainy June. She tells Brownfield growers can use those challenges to help make strategic seed selections for next year.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight gains in corn and wheat, why soybeans were down, 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 Monday's gains in corn, the losses in cattle and soybeans, and the mixed finishes for hogs and wheat See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Headlines on today’s episode include: - Trump’s plan: “It’s a terrible idea” - Former ag leaders increase calls for Congressional action on farm economic crisis - Optimism about a Canadian trade deal - Corn futures move above $5 - The latest Cattle On Feed numbers 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, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine break down the impact of President Trump's announcement on beef imports, the August Livestock Slaughter data, and Friday's Cattle on Feed report.   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 overnight declines in corn, soybeans, and 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 Friday's gains in soybeans, corn, and hogs, the mixed finish for cattle, and the losses in wheat 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: -Keystone Cooperative's senior technical agronomist says this year's record-breaking rainfall could have an impact on the 2026 crop. -From farm policy and industry concerns, to a longstanding fair tradition, ag was front and center at the Missouri Governor’s Ham Breakfast.  -An ag economist says managing risk starts with understanding farm financials. See Priv...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight gains in wheat, soybeans, and corn, and what might move cattle and hogs at the 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 gains in corn and mixed closes in cattle, hogs, soybeans, and wheat 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 USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says the USMCA review process has had both successes and challenges. -The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says the closure of a Tyson beef processing facility in the western part of the state is another example of consolidation’s negative impact on agriculture.  -An American Farm Bure...

What if the best resource for the next generation of agriculture isn't another class, conference or webinar—but a group of people willing to tell you what they're learning along the way? On this episode of Brownfield’s Next Gen Podcast with Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican, cattle producers Trevor Johnson of South Dakota and Stratton Wotowey of Colorado share how a long phone conversation turned...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight gains in soybeans and 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 midweek gains in soybeans, corn, wheat, and hogs, and the lower 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 .

Headlines on today’s episode include: - High fuel costs pressuring cattle industry from all angles - Weather challenges in South America bode well for prices  - What’s happening at FSA?  - Farm Bureau calls for produce sector reforms  - Red Crown Rot expanding footprint   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

Farmers are facing a range of challenges that could limit yield potential. Stu Carlson, an agronomist who covers parts of the Upper Midwest, says the company's latest genetics offer hybrid options designed to perform across a variety of growing conditions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brownfield’s Meghan Grebner has a look at the higher move in soybeans, the mostly higher session for corn and wheat overnight and what could impact cattle and hogs after the open. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brownfield’s Meghan Grebner has a look back at the day’s mostly higher move in soybeans and mixed finishes for corn and wheat. Plus, a look at the higher move in cattle and a lower day 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: -The US Trade Representative says expanding export opportunities for US agriculture remains a top priority for the Trump administration.  -The USDA’s chief scientist says farmer input is vital to the department’s ongoing data modernization efforts.  -The cattle industry continues to digest the news that Tyson has shuttered additional beef processing plant...