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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mostly lower finish for hogs and the daily losses in soybeans, corn, wheat, and cattle. Closing numbers: » March corn $4.54 down $.04 » March soybeans $9.94 and ½ down $.02 and 3/4 » March soybean meal $300.80 down $2.70 » March soybean oil 41.59 up 34 points » March Chicago wheat $5.36 and ¼ down $.06 and 1/4 » February live c...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the initial losses in soybeans and wheat and the mixed trade in corn, cattle, and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are monitoring South American weather. » Wheat is taking profits. » Cattle are waiting for direct business. » Hogs are keeping an eye on pork demand. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: h...

Precision breeding can help farmers address challenges by designing customized products that are fit for every acre. The head of North American hybrid product development, Michael Kovach, explains more in this episode of Managing for Profit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Seed treatments in agriculture offer several benefits that can enhance crop productivity, protect against diseases, and improve overall plant health. On this episode of Brownfield’s Innovations in Agriculture, Brent Barnett talks with Syngenta Seedcare Technical Product Lead Dale Ireland, Ph. D. about new products in the pipeline and how seed treatments can help soybeans emerge healthier and stron...

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we will learn about some updates regarding the Congressional budget reconciliation process, whether there will be progress on a new farm bill in 2025, tar spot concerns heading into the next growing season, winter storm updates in Kansas, and how livestock producers are tackling the bitter cold winter conditions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

Brownfield's Larry Lee sat down with Ebert Enterprises conservation coordinator Nick Guilette at the Wisconsin Water and Soil Health Conference, held 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 gains in cattle, corn, and wheat, the losses in soybeans, and the mixed close for hogs. Closing numbers: » March corn $4.58 up ¼ cent » March soybeans $9.97 and ¼ down ½ cent » March soybean meal $303.50 down $3.80 » March soybean oil 41.25 up 92 points » March Chicago wheat $5.42 and ½ up 2 cents » February live cattle $195.57...

This week Will and Ben dive into how upcoming USDA numbers could shake the market out of sideways trading. Market recap (changes on week as of Monday's close): » March 2025 corn up $.05 at $4.57 » December 2025 corn up $.06 at $4.45 » March 2025 soybeans up $.06 at $9.97 » November 2025 soybeans up $.05 at $10.13 » March soybean oil flat at 40.33 cents/lb » March soybean meal down $4.50 at $307.30...

Brownfield's Nicole Heslip visited with Michigan Agri-Business Association President Chuck Lippstreu during the Michigan Agri-Business Association Winter Conference in Lansing, 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 early losses in soybeans and corn, and the mixed starts in wheat, cattle, and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are monitoring South American weather. » Wheat's watching conditions in the U.S. Plains. » Cattle are waiting for direct business. » Hogs continue to question domestic pork demand. Connect with Brownfield Ag Ne...

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we will learn about what an ag economist is expecting to see in Friday’s supply and demand report from USDA, how some Midwestern farmers are dealing with the impacts of a recent winter storm, new detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza across the Corn Belt, and an outlook for U.S. corn exports to Mexico. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

Brownfield's Jared White visited with Illinois Corn Growers Association Director of Conservation and Nutrient Stewardship Megan Dwyer at the 2024 Illinois Crop Adviser 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's Mark Dorenkamp visited with Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl at the Minnesota Farmers Union Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this Spotlight on Soybeans, we highlight the partnership between Missouri Soybean Farmers and the University of Missouri, which has led to valuable agronomic research that helps farmers like Justin Rohn produce better soybean crops and make informed decisions for their farms.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...

In this episode, Missouri Soybean Director of Outreach, Bailey Asbury, and Director of Communication and Marketing, Samantha Turner discuss winter meetings to connect with farmers, cover critical topics impacting their farms, and provide updates on the organization's current activities. Learn about the collaboration between the Missouri Soybean Association and the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Co...

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn more about a winter storm moving in, cattle producers preparing for bitter cold, economics say cash rents should decline in 2025, ag equipment dealers brace for another tough year, and advice on SCN management. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brownfield's Brent Barnett visited with Dale Ireland, of Syngenta, during Trade Talk at the 2024 National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Convention in Kansas City, 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 Mark Dorenkamp interviews eastern Iowa farmer Lance Lillibridge about his use of ClearFlame technology to haul grain this winter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Growers are looking for ways to increase crop production and improve their bottom lines in the season ahead. On this episode of the Nitrogen Corner, an agronomy expert with Koch Agronomic Services reveals what growers should be thinking about regarding crop inputs. 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 more about farmers bracing for a potential winter storm, improvements needed in the farm safety net, optimism for the used ag equipment market, ClearFlame technology, 2024 a strong year for biodiesel, and cover crop opportunities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

Brownfield's Erin Anderson visited with NewLeaf Symbiotics Chief Commercial Officer Aaron Kelley at the 2024 NAFB Trade Talk in Kansas City, 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 Jared White visited with Kraig McPeek, director of the Illinois & Iowa U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service office, at the Illinois CCA 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 .

In this Spotlight on Soybeans, we explore the Missouri Soybean annual Winter Meetings. Outreach and Education Director Bailey Asbury calls them a critical touchpoint for growers to provide feedback and share information about political and marketing topics. Like-minded farmers use these meetings to regroup from the last crop season and prepare for the new one, facilitating peer-to-peer learning. S...

On this special holiday episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll look back at some of the conversations our Brownfield team had at the 2024 NAFB Convention in Kansas City. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On this special episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll look back at some of the conversations our Brownfield team had at the 2024 NAFB Convention in Kansas City. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .