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Many growers are seeing the benefits of adding a nitrogen stabilizer to their fertilizer applications, but some leading nitrogen stabilizers have a reputation for being hard on equipment. On this episode of the Nitrogen Corner, an agronomy expert discusses some issues to watch out for.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

It’s NAFB convention week for us here at Brownfield, and on this special edition of Agriculture Today, we’ll hear extended interview segments conducted by members of our team on topics of PFAS chemicals, also known as forever chemicals, the ag labor crisis in the U.S., and wetland compliance issues. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...

Brownfield's Erin Anderson interviews NewLeaf Symbiotics Chief Commercial Officer Aaron Kelley at the 2024 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 .

It’s NAFB convention week for us here at Brownfield, and on this special edition of Agriculture Today, we’ll hear extended interview segments conducted by members of our team on topics of the lame duck session of Congress, misconceptions about agricultural inputs, and a growing season update with an Illinois farmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...

Brownfield's Larry Lee interviews Rod Snyder, former EPA ag advisor, at the 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 Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed closes in cattle and hogs and the losses in soybeans, corn, and wheat. Closing numbers: » December corn $4.26 and ½ down $.02 » January soybeans $10.07 and ¾ down $.02 and 3/4 » December soybean meal $291.60 down $1.30 » December soybean oil 45.18 down 105 points » December Chicago wheat $5.41 down $.11 and 1/4 » December...

This week Will and Ben look at shifting production numbers and the future of ag policy. Market recap (changes on week as of Monday's close): » December 2024 corn up $.14 at $4.30 » December 2025 corn up $.05 at $4.45 » January 2025 soybeans up $.25 at $10.22 » November 2025 soybeans up $.10 at $10.45 » December soybean oil up 2.58 cents at 48.14 cents/lb » December soybean meal down $4.50 at $299....

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the lower starts in soybeans, corn, wheat, cattle, and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are watching South American crop weather. » Wheat's down on improved U.S. winter wheat conditions. » Cattle are seeing some profit taking. » Hogs are pressured by the recent trend in pork. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the lates...

High-quality corn silage is essential for achieving optimal dairy cattle nutrition. In this Managing for Profit, DEKALB Brand Manager Jamie Horton discusses the brand's corn silage lineup for 2025. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It’s NAFB convention week for us here at Brownfield, and on this special edition of Agriculture Today, we’ll hear extended interview segments conducted by members of our team on topics of agricultural inputs, food security and global hunger, harvest reflections from the year 2024, and the outlook for U.S. biodiesel expansion projects.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...

Brownfield's Mark Dorenkamp recently visited with Nutrien Ag Solutions' senior vice president of retail for North America Rob Clayton. The company, headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada, serves farmers across the globe. 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 Nutrien Ag Solutions' senior director of agronomy and environmental sciences Paul Bonnett at the company's headquarters in Saskatchewan Canada. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Compeer Financial Appraisal Report discusses all things farm real estate including land prices, auction information, and appraisal analysis. In this episode, Compeer Financial Sr. Real Estate Appraiser Andy Weidner says he has a diverse ag portfolio for his appraisals in the northeastern portions of Illinois, including different types of land, properties, and livestock operations. See Privacy...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed trade in corn, wheat, cattle, and hogs, and the early losses for soybeans. What to watch: » Soybeans are down on lower bean oil. » Corn and wheat are mixed ahead of the weekly crop numbers. » Cattle are waiting for direct business to shape up. » Hogs feel optimistic about demand. Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the...

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we will learn about some 2024 harvest season reflections across different areas of the Corn Belt, planning efforts for the 2025 growing season, drought concerns for cattle producers, enhancing transparency throughout the food supply chain, how the corn and soybean markets will react to a second Trump administration, and how The Mosaic Company has recovered fro...

Brownfield's Mark Dorenkamp visited with Minnesota Farm Bureau president Dan Glessing at the Minnesota AgriGrowth Ag and Food Summit 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 .

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mostly higher closes in cattle and hogs and the losses in soybeans, corn, and wheat. Closing numbers: » December corn $4.30 down $.01 » November soybeans $10.11 and ¾ down $.05 » December soybean meal $295.10 down $1.10 » December soybean oil 48.14 down 63 points » December Chicago wheat $5.65 and ½ down $.07 » December live ca...

Brownfield's Brandon Peoples visited with Tyler Cozzens, of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, at the 2024 Nebraska Beef Industry Summit. Cozzens discussed current trends in the cattle market and provided an outlook for trade heading into 2025. 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 opens in soybeans, cattle, and hogs and the lower starts in corn and wheat. What to watch: » Soybeans seeing some support from a lower yield guess. » Corn and wheat focused on weather. » Cattle are watching the distribution of the show list. » Hogs want to see sustained domestic pork demand. Connect with Brownfield Ag New...

Norborne, Missouri Farmer Nathan White is involved with the Soy Transportation Coalition and is able to have insight about what they do to transport soybeans across the world. White says it is interesting to meet his farming counterparts in Brazil and is excited to learn more about their growing process and what we can learn from them. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Joe Bolte says when talking about multiple herbicide modes of action and sites of action, it’s important farmers understand the difference between the two. He tells Brownfield the mode of action is how the herbicide works and the site of action is where the herbicide works. Learn more about residual corn herbicides available from Corteva at Corteva...

Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and livestock economist Scott Brown talk beef imports being up more than 23% on the year. This week in the markets: Live fed cattle prices are $2.60 lower on the week, and feeder cattle markets were steady to $5.00 higher this week. December live cattle were down $2.30 on the week, and January feeder cattle were down $1.90 on the week. Choice box beef was $6.10 lower th...

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about the latest USDA WASDE report, the financial impact of the proposed FARM Act, rains helping the rivers, the push for an H-2A wage freeze, and the latest on the farm bill.  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 Senator Amy Klobuchar at the Minnesota AgriGrowth Ag and Food Summit in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Klobuchar spoke with attendees about the farm bill. 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 and corn, the losses in cattle, and the mixed closes for wheat and hogs. Closing numbers: » December corn $4.31 up $.03 and 1/2 » January soybeans $10.30 and ¼ up $.04 » December soybean meal $296.20 down $2.30 » December soybean oil 48.77 up 45 points » December Chicago wheat $5.72 and ½ up 1 cent » De...