Brownfield Ag News

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we will learn about the U.S. Treasury’s declaration that guidance on the 45Z sustainable aviation fuel tax credits is expected by the end of January, Brownfield reporter updates from the Michigan Farm Bureau meeting and the 2024 Sorghum Connection Winter Series in Salina, Kansas, and we’ll have news updates on farmland values, more layoffs at John Deere, and f...

Brownfield's Nicole Heslip visited with Michigan Farm Bureau president Carl Bednarski at Michicgan Farm Bureau's Annual Meeting in Grand Rapids, Michigan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Missouri Soybeans and their checkoff are developing a new strategic plan to maintain viability and effectiveness. Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council Chairman Mark Lehenbauer encourages farmers to reach out to local directors and stay connected to grow towards more success in the future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in cattle, corn, hogs, and soybeans, and the mixed finish for wheat. Closing numbers: » March corn $4.30 down $.02 and ¼ down $.02 and 1/4 » January soybeans $9.83 and ¾ down $.08 » January soybean meal $291.90 up $1.50 » January soybean oil 41.42 down 72 points » March Chicago wheat $5.48 and ¼ up ¾ cent » February live...

Brownfield's Erin Anderson visited with Stacy Hull at the Midwest Pork Conference in Noblesville, Indiana. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Phosphorus is the second largest nutrient used in food production. In this edition of Innovations in Agriculture, Nicole Heslip talks with Craig Dick, Vice President of Phospholutions about RhizoSorb® technology, his company’s solution to improving phosporous efficiency while maximizing yield.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mostly lower starts for hogs and cattle, and the early losses in soybeans, corn, and wheat. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are back to focusing on South America. » Wheat's monitoring harvest in the Southern Hemisphere. » Cattle are waiting for direct business to get defined. » Hogs are seeing pressure from the wholesale mar...

In this episode Meghan, Dr. Brad White the director of the Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas State University, Dr. Louis Feitoza, a veterinarian at the Beef Cattle Institute, and Dr. David Rousseau, the veterinary clinical director at Butterfly Network, talk about lung scores and prognosis in the feedlot.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...

In this episode, Meghan, Dr. Brad, Dr. Louis, and Dr. David discuss recoverable and non-recoverable animals and what the research has shown as it relates to animal outcomes. 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, Meghan, Dr. Brad, Dr. Louis, and Dr. David talk about lung scores and prognosis in the feedlot. Dr. Louis Feitoza talk about how information and technology can be utilized in day-to-day disease management, how it can be used in practice, and how producers and veterinarians can use the technology in their everyday business of cattle production. See Privacy Policy at https...

Farmers should evaluate challenges they faced this year when making seed selections for 2025. In this Managing for Profit, Iowa-based Channel Seed-Pro, Lauren Botine, says local harvest data should factor into trait package selection. 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 some recent layoffs and plant closures at some agricultural companies, Brownfield’s coverage from the Midwest Pork Conference, Michigan Farm Bureau meeting, the Badger Crops and Soil Update Meeting in Wisconsin, and the 2024 Greater Peoria Farm Show in Illinois, and we’ll be hearing updates on soybean cyst nematode resistance. See Privacy P...

Brownfield's Nicole Heslip sat down with Michigan Farm Bureau's Chief Operating Officer Michelle Reynaert at Michigan Farm Bureau's 2024 State Annual Meeting in Grand Rapids, Michigan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week Will and Ben break down a shifting ag trade picture and what it means for U.S. growers. Market recap (changes on week as of Monday's close): » March 2025 corn down $.01 at $4.32 » December 2025 corn flat at $4.32 » January 2025 soybeans flat $9.85 » November 2025 soybeans down $.05 at $10.05 » March soybean oil slightly down at 41.42 cents/lb » March soybean meal up $8.00 at $293.70/shor...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher moves for cattle and soybeans, the losses in corn, and the mixed wheat and hogs. Closing numbers: » March corn $4.32 and ¼ down ¼ cent » January soybeans $9.91 and ¾ up $.06 and 1/2 » January soybean meal $290.40 up $2.50 » January soybean oil 42.14 up 72 points » March Chicago wheat $5.47 and ½ up ¼ cent » February live...

Rachel Stranberg was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. The thing she loves most about high school sports is the challenges she faces with teammates. Having teammates is what makes sports fun for her. Rachel is involved in volleyball, basketball, 4-H rodeo, and FFA. She also participates in 4-H day cleanup, play day cleanup, Labor Day help,...

Landon Thompson was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. What he loves most about high school sports are the relationships he has made and the family that he has gained. Landon is currently involved in football and an FFA chapter. For Landon, agriculture is being able to make connections and lifelong friends. Farming is so much more than grow...

Brownfield's Nicole Heslip visited with Matt Smego, Director of the Public Policy and Commodity Division at Michigan Farm Bureau. 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 soybeans, corn, and wheat and the mostly higher starts for cattle and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn continue to watch South America. » Wheat is oversold and due for a bounce. » Cattle are waiting for the week's direct business. » Hogs remain wary about sustained domestic demand. Connect with Brownfield...

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we will learn about some reaction from ag groups to tariff threats from President-elect Donald Trump, risk management concerns in 2025, how tax policy will be handled by the incoming Trump administration, the promotion of sorghum as an option to help meet biofuels production goals, and how cover crops are working for farmers across the Corn Belt. See Privacy P...

Brownfield's Jared White visited with Aaron Robinson, of Benson-Hill, during Trade Talk at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting 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 .

Ellie Robinson was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the course, field, and court. What she loves most about high school sports is seeing her friends everyday and getting to create lifelong friendships. Ellie is involved in cross country, basketball, track and field, FFA, NHS, and Skills/USA. She participates in helping a church provide meals to the...

Wyatt Stowell was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field and mat. What he loves most about high school sports is the life lessons and camaraderie involved in competition that will last his entire life. Through soccer and wrestling, he has learned so much about teamwork, hard work, and how to solve problems under extreme stress. Throughout high s...

Brynn Waters was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. The thing she loves most about high school sports is how it brings everyone in the Ridgewood community together to watch the sports activities. Brynn is involved in volleyball, National Honor Society, and her FFA chapter. Outside of school and sports Brynn works First Farm Fridays every si...

Caleb Kurtti was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field and mat. What he enjoys most about high school sports is the team aspect and the sense of unity that comes with being part of something bigger than himself. Throughout high school sports and experiences beyond, he has formed incredible friendships and unforgettable memories. As a captain fo...