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Brownfield's Brent Barnett visited with Iowa Farm Bureau President Brent Johnson during the Iowa Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Missouri Soybean's new strategic plan prioritizes research partnerships. CEO Gary Wheeler says this goes hand in hand with farmer education. He believes that research funding is always a success, no matter the outcome.  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 and livestock economist Scott Brown talk about the November beef cow slaughter dropping nearly 31% from 2023. Meghan also introduces the three new economists that will replace Scott in 2025. This week in the markets: Live fed cattle prices are $0.65 higher on the week, and feeder cattle markets were $3 to $8 higher on the week. February live cattle were down $3.70 on th...

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we will learn about Friday’s funding bill developments in Congress, what ag groups are looking for in a new farm bill next year, the future of clean fuel production tax credits, the good and the bad of the farm economy, and how effective treatment of winter lice in cattle can improve overall profitability. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

Brownfield's Jared White visited with Illinois Farm Bureau associate director of transportation and infrastructure Rodney Knittel at the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Chicago, 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 Erin Anderson visited with Indiana Farm Bureau president Randy Kron at the Indiana Farm Bureau State Convention in French Lick, Indiana. 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 the Outdoor Adventures podcast, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett sits down with Bill Winke, host of Hoyt’s Bowhunting Whitetails. Bill gives the listeners an update on his archery season and looks ahead to some habitat management work on his farm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nitrogen is essential for plant growth, but it also has a propensity for loss after it’s been applied. On this episode of the Nitrogen Corner, an agronomy expert with Koch Agronomic Services says there are three types of nitrogen loss to be aware of. 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 will learn about the latest situation in D.C. regarding the chaos around the continuing resolution, an exclusive with Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack and his take on the government funding bill situation and how farmers could be impacted, an outlook for U.S. farm machinery sales, and whether Congress plans to address Proposition 12 in 2025. See Privacy Policy at h...

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we will learn about some ag industry reaction to the Continuing Resolution in Congress, a U.S. Representative’s frustrations with the lack of a new farm bill, where a Proposition 12 fix stands in the new Congress, corn and soybean price concerns heading into 2025, and a winter weather outlook for the Corn Belt.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...

Brownfield's Larry Lee interviews Sand County Foundation field projects director Greg Olson. 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 mostly higher finish for hogs, and the losses in soybeans, corn, wheat, and cattle. Closing numbers: » March corn $4.37 and ¼ down $.06 and 1/4 » January soybeans $9.51 and ¾ down $.25 » January soybean meal $279.50 down $7.70 » January soybean oil 39.55 down 107 points » March Chicago wheat $5.41 and ¼ down $.03 and 3/4 » Febr...

Brownfield's Erin Anderson interviewed Indiana Farm Bureau associate director of policy engagement Caitlin Smith and Indiana Farm Bureau president Randy Kron about water quantity at the Indiana Farm Bureau State Convention in French Lick, 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 higher start in wheat, the mixed opens for cattle and hogs, and the losses in soybeans and corn. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are pressured by South American wheat. » Wheat's up on Russia's crop conditions. » Cattle are waiting for direct business and the on feed report. » Hogs are adjusting spreads. Connect with Brownfie...

Planting technology refers to the various tools, machines, and methods used in agriculture to plant seeds and crops more efficiently and effectively. John Deere's ExactShot technology is a precision planting system that uses sensors and robotics to apply fertilizer directly onto seeds as they are planted. In today’s episode, Mark Dorenkamp talks with Anthony Styczinski, Go-To-Market Manager for Jo...

Asgrow XtendFlex products, coupled with Roundup Ready® Xtend Technology, provide weed control and flexibility from added tolerance to glufosinate. In this Managing for Profit, Asgrow brand manager Brittany Eubank says XtendFlex soybeans will continue to be offered for next year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we will learn about the latest updates regarding a farm bill extension in Congress, what’s reportedly included in the Continuing Resolution, ag reaction to Congresswoman Angie Craig of Minnesota being chosen by Democrats as ranking member on the House Agriculture Committee for the 119th Congress, and how the number of farms in the U.S. continues to decline. Se...

Brownfield's Brent Barnett interviewed Karen Eddington, an identity researcher and author, who presented the final educational session called, "Strong Under Pressure," at the Iowa Farm Bureau Annual Meeting 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 mixed closes in hogs and cattle, and the lower finishes for soybeans, corn, and wheat. Closing numbers: » March corn $4.43 and ½ down $.01 and 1/2 » January soybeans $9.76 and ¾ down $.05 and 1/4 » January soybean meal $287.20 up $.30 » January soybean oil 40.62 down 110 points » March Chicago what $5.45 down $.05 » February li...

This week Will and Ben review USDA's December WASDE numbers and look ahead to the Federal Reserve's meeting this week. Market recap (changes on week as of Monday's close): » March 2025 corn up $.04 at $4.45 » December 2025 corn up $.01 at $4.40 » January 2025 soybeans down $.08 at $9.82 » November 2025 soybeans down $.06 at $9.98 » March soybean oil down 0.97 cents at 42.07 cents/lb » March soybea...

Brownfield's Jared White interviewed AgMarket. Net co-founder Matt Bennett at the 2024 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 early gains in hogs, the losses in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and the mixed open in cattle. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are watching South American wheat. » Wheat opened with a technical correction. » Cattle are waiting for direct business. » Hogs are up on Monday's close in pork. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get t...

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we will learn about continued delays in Congress over getting a farm bill extension passed, beef production estimates for 2025, updates from the Indiana Farm Bureau recent state meeting, and more impacts to ag equipment purchases amid a tough farm economy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

Brownfield's Larry Lee interviewed Wisconsin Farmers Union president Darin Von Ruden at the Wisconsin Farmers Union Convention 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 .

Coleman Becker was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field and mat. The thing he loves most about wrestling is how the team is a big family. He has been wrestling with the same teammates since they were little tykes and they are some of the closest people to him. Coleman's favorite part about football is how different sports and athletes intermin...