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Brownfield's Meghan Grebner sat down with Missouri Cattlemen's Association president Jeff Reed at the Missouri Cattlemen's Convention & Trade Show in Osage Beach, Missouri. 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 sat down with National Cattlemen's Beef Association president Mark Eisele, from Wyoming, at the Missouri Cattlemen's Convention & Trade Show in Osage Beach, Missouri. 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 of Spotlight on Soybeans, MO Soybean Merchandising Council Board Member, Justin Rohn, discusses the partnership between Missouri soybean growers and the University of Missouri. Learn why he encourages continued collaboration between the two entities to better serve Missouri farmers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

In this episode of Spotlight on Soybeans, learn about the strong partnership between the University of Missouri and the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, which has resulted in valuable research and innovations that benefit Missouri soybean farmers, like Justin Roan. Roan discusses how he utilizes the university's research on soybean varieties, agronomy, and genetics to improve productivity a...

On this episode of Weekly Livestock Market Update, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner talks with ag economist Josh Maples about beef imports increasing by 39% and a preview of next week's reports. Market highlights: Live steer prices ended the week $1.67 higher than last week at $203.61/cwt for the 5-market average. February live cattle prices were down $1.90 compared to a week ago, and January feeder ca...

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll dive into how the downturn in the economy is impacting ag equipment sales, how hay supplies are holding up through the winter, the impact of the pork industry in the state of Iowa, and why several biodiesel plants have shut down in Iowa.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

Brownfield's Meghan Grebner visited with cow-calf operator Charlie Besher during the Missouri Cattlemen’s Annual Meeting.  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 rallies in soybeans and corn, the mixed closes for wheat and cattle, and the drop in hogs. Closing numbers: » March corn $4.84 and ¼ up $.09 and 3/4 » March soybeans $10.34 up $.15 » March soybean meal $297.20 up $2.80 » March soybean oil 45.69 up 66 points » March Chicago wheat $5.38 and ¾ up $.01 and 1/4 » February live cattl...

Brownfield's Nicole Heslip visited with Michigan State University’s Long-Term Agroecosystem Research Director Phil Robertson during the KBS Long-term Agroecosystem Winter Summit in Hickory Corners, Michigan. 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 lower start in hogs and the mixed opens in soybeans, corn, wheat, and cattle. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn remain locked on South America. » Wheat's trying to find some fresh direction. » Cattle are wary about pushing prices too much higher. » Hogs continue to follow wholesale business. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: »...

Many growers are already planning their early season nitrogen applications for the spring. On this episode of the Nitrogen Corner, an agronomy expert with Koch Agronomic Services discusses some of his recommendations to help growers protect early-season applications. 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 dive into Lee Zeldin’s Thursday confirmation hearing for EPA administrator, a new bill in the House called the Prevent Tariff Abuse Act, ag trade priorities for a Minnesota Senator, and an extended interview segment with USDA on the federal milk marketing order proposal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

Brownfield's Larry Lee visits with economist Marin Bozic at the Dairy Strong Conference in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The duo talks about the federal milk marketing orders. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On the latest episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett sits down with Dr. John Delony – bestselling author, mental health expert and host of The Dr. John Delony Show - YouTube on the Ramsey Network. John dives into his hunting roots and the importance of getting children involved with nature and the outdoors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the declines in cattle, soybeans, corn, and wheat, and the mostly lower close for hogs. Closing numbers: » March corn $4.74 and ½ down $.04 and 1/4 » March soybeans $10.19 down $.23 and 3/4 » March soybean meal $294.40 down $7.60 » March soybean oil 45.03 down 124 points » March Chicago wheat $5.37 and ½ down $.09 and 1/2 » Februar...

Brownfield's Jared White visited with Farm Credit Illinois vice president, crop insurance Jack Young at Farm Credit Illinois' Fielding Forward event in Champaign, 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 early losses in wheat, soybeans, corn, and cattle, and the mixed open in hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are watching rain chances in South America. » Wheat is pressured by the higher dollar. » Cattle are taking some profits. » Hogs continue to have domestic demand questions. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the...

Nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium are often seen as the key nutrients in a plant’s overall development and growth. But in this week’s episode, an expert with AgroLiquid explains why micronutrients may be the better option to improve the return on investment.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brownfield's Erin Anderson interviews Matt Pearson, fertilizer administrator for the Office of Indiana State Chemist, at the Fort Wayne Farm Show. 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, the losses for soybeans, and the mixed closes in corn, wheat, and hogs. What to watch: » March corn $4.78 and ¾ up $.04 and 1/4 » March soybeans $10.42 and ¾ down $.04 and 3/4 » March soybean meal $302.00 down $3.80 » March soybean oil 46.27 up 5 points » March Chicago wheat $5.47 up ¾ cent » February live catt...

Brownfield's Jared White visited with University of Illinois assistant professor Dr. Josie Rudolphi during the University of Illinois Farm Assets Conference in Champaign, 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 firm start for corn and soybeans, the mostly higher opens in cattle and wheat, and the early mixed tone for hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn remain locked on South American weather. » Wheat is seeing some support from the lower dollar. » Cattle continue to be optimistic about direct trade. » Hogs seeing some early profi...

One of the best things farmers can do to prepare for the year ahead is make a soil fertility plan. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Missouri-based Channel Technical Agronomist Richard Turner gives more insight on this topic.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A new tool for controlling soybean cyst nematode will be available to growers this year. NIMAXXA ™ bionematicide from UPL will help soybean and corn growers protect their valuable seeds from destructive nematodes. NIMAXXA will be the only triple-strain bionematicide on the markets. On this episode of Brownfield’s Innovations in Agriculture, Mark Dorenkamp talks with Steve Sopher with crop protecti...