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On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about Lee Zeldin’s upcoming confirmation hearing to become President-elect Trump’s nominee for EPA administrator, farmers discussing uncertainty in the ag industry, an optimistic outlook for US cattle farmers, 45Z guidance concerns, and a lookback on the 2024 growing season.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

Brownfield's Larry Lee caught up with Matt Ruark, of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, at the Wisconsin Agri-Business Classic in Wisconsin Dells, 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 higher finish in hogs and the mixed closes for soybeans, corn, wheat, and cattle. Closing numbers: » March corn $4.74 and ½ down $.02 » March soybeans $10.47 and ½ down $.05 and 1/2 » March soybean meal $305.80 down $2.00 » March soybean oil 46.22 up 23 points » March Chicago wheat $5.46 and ¼ up $.01 and 1/4 » February live ca...

This week Will and Ben look at USDA's revamped production and supply numbers for 2024 crops. Market recap (changes on week as of Monday's close): » March 2025 corn up $.13 at $4.70 » December 2025 corn up $.05 at $4.50 » March 2025 soybeans up $.28 at $10.25 » November 2025 soybeans up $.18 at $10.31 » March soybean oil up 5.25 cents at 45.53 cents/lb » March soybean meal down $9.00 at $298.30/sho...

Brownfield's Erin Anderson interviewed University of Illinois farm management specialist Gary Schnitkey at the 2025 Top Farmer Conference in West Lafayette, Indiana. 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 cattle, the losses in soybeans and corn, and the mixed starts for wheat and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are seeing some profit taking » Wheat is watching weather » Cattle are optimistic about direct trade » Hogs are choppy on demand questions Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news:...

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll dive into the current economic conditions impacting the ag equipment industry, the farmer response from Friday’s supply and demand report, year-round E15 efforts in Congress, the benefits of prairie strips to row crop farmers, and the continued expansion of soybean cyst nematode across North America. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

In this episode of the Appraisal Report, overview the work and expertise of Compeer Financial Certified Appraiser, Josh Miller. Josh discusses the unique characteristics of the land in his region, including its high productivity and diversity of crops and livestock. Listen now to learn more about the recent trends in farmland values, the impact of factors like commodity prices and interest rates,...

Brownfield's Erin Anderson caught up with Farm Credit MidAmerica ag economic and policy advisor Matt Erickson at the 2025 Top Farmer Conference in West Lafayette, Indiana. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This episode highlights the collaboration and partnership opportunities at the Center for Soy Innovation, which benefits both Missouri Soybeans and their farmer members. The Communications and Marketing Director, Samantha Turner, appreciates the feedback and support from the farmer members for the organization's new direction, including the magazine, website updates, and other creative assets. See...

On this episode of Weekly Livestock Market Update, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner talks with ag economist Charley Martinez about USDA raising 2025 beef production, supply and demand numbers, and more. Market highlights: Live cattle prices close 20 cents higher than last week at $197/cwt. February live cattle prices were up $3.30 compared to a week ago, and January feeder cattle future prices were up...

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about the USDA’s latest supply and demand numbers, rethinking rental land strategies, conservation and hemp concerns with the farm bill, the benefits of cover crops, Missouri cattle sales setting records, and Winter Storm Cora impacting the U.S. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

Brownfield's Brent Barnett interviews Iowa farmer Nathan Anderson at the 2025 Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) Annual Conference in Des Moines, Iowa. 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 moves in soybeans, corn, cattle, and hogs, and the mixed close for wheat. Closing numbers: » March corn $4.70 and ½ up $.14 and 1/2 » March soybeans $10.25 and ¼ up $.26 and 1/4 » March soybean meal $298.30 down $1.00 » March soybean oil 45.58 up 282 points » March Chicago wheat $5.30 and ¾ down $.03 and 1/4 » February l...

On the latest episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett sits down with Brian Knifong from Nutrien Ag Solutions and Bobby Cole from ‪ Mossy Oak Gamekeepers. Nutrien and the Gamekeepers of Mossy Oak recently announced a new collaboration that promotes sustainable ag practices and wildlife conservation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...

Brownfield's Mark Dorenkamp visited with Katie Olthoff, co-founder of ChopLocal, at the Midwest Meat Summit in Des Moines, Iowa. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

There are some risk factors for both above and below-ground loss of nitrogen. On this episode of the Nitrogen Corner, an agronomy expert with Koch Agronomic Services says the key is to understand the risk associated with a grower’s preferred nitrogen source, timing, and placement.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll hear comments from the US Meat Export Federation on the averted port strike, what farm bill conversations will look like in 2025, updates from the Midwest Meat Summit in Des Moines, and how robotics is helping shape the ag tech space. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

Brownfield's Mark Dorenkamp interviews Practical Farmers of Iowa livestock viability manager Margaret Chamas at the Midwest Meat Summit in Des Moines, Iowa. 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, corn, and soybeans, the mostly higher finish for hogs, and the mostly lower close in wheat. Closing numbers: » March corn $4.56 up $.02 » March soybeans $9.99 up $.04 and 1/2 » March soybean meal $299.30 down $1.50 » March soybean oil 42.76 up 117 points » March Chicago wheat $5.34 down $.02 and 1/4 » February...

Brownfield's Erin Anderson caught up with Indiana Farm Bureau President Randy Kron at the 2025 Indiana Farm Bureau Legislative Forum in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 cattle, the mixed starts for corn and hogs, and the losses in soybeans and wheat. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn remain locked on South American weather. » Wheat is pressured by slow export demand. » Cattle are optimistic about direct business. » Hogs finding some support. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » G...

As many producers take inventory of what nutrients are available in their soils, some may question how to proceed ahead of the growing season. In this episode, an expert with AgroLiquid says now is a good time to work with an agronomist to determine what products they want to apply. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll hear comments from U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley on how the EPA verifies the integrity of used cooking oil imports, farm bill updates from members of Congress, a look at the Indiana Legislative Session, how lower feed costs are helping U.S. cattle farmers, and the outlook for soil moisture across some parts of the Corn Belt.  See Privacy Policy at htt...

Brownfield's Erin Anderson visits with Indiana Farm Bureau associate director of policy engagement Caitlin Smith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .