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Brownfield's Meghan Grebner has a look at the strong moves in corn and soybeans overnight and has a look at where cattle and hog business could head this week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week on Outdoor Adventures, Iowa hunter Kent Boucher joins the show to share some of his favorite memories from the 2025-26 hunting season. Kent talks about memorable moments in the field, lessons he learned along the way, and what made this past season stand out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Some of the top stories on today's show include: -A commodities economist says the U.S. and China trade summit didn’t have much new information for U.S. agriculture, and grain traders are disappointed. -A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says staffing levels at the USDA continue to draw concern. -An annual study from the U.S. Meat Export Federation shows red meat exports added more than $3 bi...

This week, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and Mississippi State University Extension ag economist Josh Maples discuss this week's market movements, the impact of geopolitical issues, and market volatility. They also preview the upcoming 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 gains in cattle and the losses in corn, hogs, soybeans, and wheat. July corn $4.55 and ¾ down $.11 and 3/4 July soybeans $11.77 down $.15 and 1/2 July soybean meal $334.30 up $1.80 July soybean oil 73.88 up 22 points July Chicago wheat $6.35 and ¾ down $.22 and 1/4 June live cattle $253.90 up $1.82 June lean hogs $98.75 down $....

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight losses in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and how cattle and hogs might 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 .

Improve protein digestibility of high-oleic soybeans. Dr. Lynn Davis, Dairy Nutritionist, explains the benefits of properly roasting high-oleic soybeans for use in dairy feed rations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Some of the stories on today's show include: -A food economist says April food prices posted the largest month-to-month increase in four years. -The U.S. is on track to produce the smallest winter wheat crop in nearly half of a century, largely due to the ongoing drought in the Central Plains.  -The chair of the Rural Domestic Energy Council in the U.S. House is celebrating House passage of n...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in soybeans, cattle, corn, and wheat, and the mixed finish for hogs. July corn $4.67 and ½ down $.13 and 1/4 July soybeans $11.92 and ½ down $.36 and 1/2 July soybean meal $332.50 down $6.00 July soybean oil 73.66 down 66 points July Chicago wheat $6.58 down $.17 and 1/2 June live cattle $252.07 down $.72 June lean hogs...

Chad McCullough with FCS Financial says ag lenders can help producers stay on track by regularly reviewing expenses and adjusting financial plans as conditions change throughout the year. “We can put together a relevant plan and at the same point making sure that the borrowers understand that even the cash flows that we do in February are still relevant in July,” McCullough says. “It’s always good...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight losses in soybeans, corn, and wheat, 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 .

Some of the stories on today's show include: -After attaching the year-round nationwide E15 bill to the farm bill a week ago, the House of Representatives voted to separate them, and vote on a stand-alone E15 package.  -A market analyst says the ag industry is closely watching this week’s trade negotiations between the U.S. and China.  -An ag policy specialist suggests the Make America H...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the midweek gains in cattle, hogs, and soybeans, the losses in wheat, and the mixed midweek finish for corn. July corn $4.80 and ¾ up ¾ cent July soybeans $12.29 up $.02 and 1/4 July soybean meal $338.50 up $10.10 July soybean oil 74.32 down 104 points July Chicago wheat $6.75 and ½ down $.03 and 1/2 June live cattle $252.80 up $5....

In this episode, hear from David Kluck, Senior Certified Appraiser with Compeer, as he discusses why southeast Wisconsin farmland values have risen 25%-35% as dairy operators compete for cropland near nutrient management systems. Whether you’re preparing to buy or sell, partner with an appraiser who is based in your region and understands what’s driving value in your market. Connect with Compeer’s...

Succession planning can feel overwhelming. So where do you actually begin? On this episode of the Next Gen Podcast with Brownfield’s Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican, Joy Kirkpatrick with the University of Wisconsin Extension walks through the “Cultivating Your Farm’s Future” workbook and explains how it helps farm families start meaningful conversations around transition planning. From SWOT anal...

Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at what supported soybeans overnight, why corn and wheat were mixed, and how cattle and hogs could start the midweek session. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Some of the stories on today's show include: -The USDA raised its old crop ending stocks estimates for corn while cutting the outlook for wheat and soybeans. -The immediate fate of nationwide year-round E15 could be decided tomorrow.  -The president of the American Soybean Association says farmers are uneasy following The Mosaic Company’s announcement it will scale back domestic phosphate pro...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the gains in wheat, corn, and soybeans, and the losses in cattle and hogs. July corn $4.80 up $.04 and 3/4 July soybeans $12.26 and ¾ up $.13 and 3/4 July soybean meal $328.40 up $3.60 July soybean oil 75.36 up 162 points July Chicago wheat $6.79 up $.45 June live cattle $247.70 down $1.70 June lean hogs $98.42 down $1.80 Learn mor...

The Illinois Corn Marketing Board continues to utilize corn checkoff dollars to find new uses for homegrown corn to drive domestic demand. In this Managing for Profit, Mike Malloy, co-founder of Aer-terra filters, manufacturers of a corn-based air filter, explains how they’re bringing corn to homes across America. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher overnight moves in corn, soybeans, 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 .

Some of the stories on today's episode include: -An ag meteorologist says a transition to an El Nino weather pattern is becoming more and more likely. -Missouri’s attorney general says she would like to see the U.S. Supreme Court resolve an interstate commerce issue that continues to impact how U.S. livestock farmers operate.  -The U.S. House is scheduled to vote on nationwide year-round E15...

July corn $4.75 and ¼ up $.04 July soybeans $12.13 up $.05 July soybean meal $324.80 up $5.10 July soybean oil 73.74 down 58 points July Chicago wheat $6.34 up $.15 June live cattle $249.40 up $.50 June lean hogs $100.22 up $1.60 Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Co...

Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how decisions in Washington shape the tools you use on your farm. A provision overturning California’s Proposition 12 was included in the “skinny farm bill” recently passed by the U.S. House. Ahead of the vote, Brownfield’s Carah Hart spoke with Pat Hord and Maria Zieba of the National Pork Producers Council about Prop 12 and its impact on agriculture. S...

This Spotlight on Soybeans is brought to you by Missouri Soybean Farmers and their checkoff. Kevin Bradley at the University of Missouri says he's becoming more concerned about the number of waterhemp seeds found in soils across the state. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Scott Pringnitz says the Enlist weed control system provides farmers with excellent control of tough weeds that have already emerged. When tank mixed with a residual herbicide, he tells Brownfield growers can get additional modes of action for more powerful weed control. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...