Brownfield Ag News

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight losses in soybeans, the mixed trade in corn and wheat, and what cattle and hogs will be watching to start the week 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 Monday's gains in hogs, losses in soybeans, and mixed closes for cattle, corn, and wheat See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Fishing, family, and the outdoors are at the heart of this week's episode of Outdoor Adventures. Host Brent Barnett visits with Illinois father-daughter fishing duo Miah and Brixen Bolyard. The two share stories from the water, talk about their passion for fishing, and discuss what it's like working together in a family business. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

Stories on this episode include: -A federal judge has dismissed an attempt by the Trump administration to eliminate Michigan’s cage-free egg law. -A market analyst says the USDA surprised grain traders with its corn yield increase in its October supply and demand report. -The president and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association says USDA's latest investment in the National Plant Germplasm Syst...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the end-of-week losses in corn, hogs, and wheat, and the gains in cattle and soybeans December corn $4.79 and ¾ down $.20 and 1/2 November soybeans $12.92 up $.04 and 1/2 December soybean meal $365.60 up $8.00 December soybean oil 68.02 up 10 points December Chicago wheat $6.71 down $.12 and 1/4 December live cattle $227.05 up $3.5...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the firm overnight trade in soybeans, the mixed moves for corn and wheat, and how cattle and hogs could end the week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

As harvest continues across much of the Corn Belt, growers are collecting valuable information that can help shape decisions for next season. On this episode of Digging into Innovation, Justin Welch, head of commercial agronomy for Syngenta Seeds, discusses how farmers can use decision science when they sit down to plan for 2027. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the modest overnight losses in soybeans, the mixed trade in corn and wheat, and how cattle and hogs might open. 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 what pressured cattle, corn, hog, soybean, and wheat futures Thursday See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Stories on this episode include: -A global equipment manufacturer says tariff disputes are continuing to drive up farm equipment costs. -The associate director of transportation and infrastructure with the Illinois Farm Bureau says executive orders at the state and federal level to allow highway use of dyed diesel could help farmers save money this fall, but questions remain.  -The president...

Access to farmland remains one of the biggest challenges facing the next generation of agriculture. In this episode of the Next Gen Podcast, Brownfield’s Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican sit down with Mike Yoder of Woodland Lakes Resource Conservation & Development to discuss conservation easements, land trusts, and how they can play a role in farm succession planning. While conservation ease...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight losses in corn, soybeans, and wheat, and what might move cattle and hog futures at midweek. 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 midweek declines in cattle, corn, hogs, soybeans, and wheat See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Stories on this episode include: -President Donald Trump is taking steps that he says could lower fuel costs for America’s farmers and ranchers.  -Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says President Trump’s latest action on dyed-diesel is aimed at helping farmers navigate short-term economic challenges. -The administrator for U.S. EPA Region 7 says getting the revised definition of Waters of the Unite...

Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp talks with Dr. Megan Roberts, Agricultural Economist with Compeer Financial, about where farmers should be looking at as they start planning for the coming crop year. From the latest harvest projections to the WASDE price outlooks for new crop markets, Roberts says there's a positive outlook for corn and soybeans. When comparing yields and production compars to the...

Biotechnology is giving scientists new tools to improve crop genetics and help farmers manage risk. In this episode, Cyndi Young talks with Amanda McClerren, Bayer’s head of biotechnology, about the company’s work combining traditional breeding, biotech traits and genome editing. She discusses the potential for more standable soybeans, climate resilience and how artificial intelligence could help...

For decades, the Illinois corn checkoff has partnered with organizations like the U.S. Meat Export Federation to help develop overseas markets for corn-fed meat products. In this Managing for Profit, John Klemm, a DeWitt County farmer and director with the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, discusses seeing these efforts firsthand on a recent trade mission to Japan.  See Privacy Policy at https:/...

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher overnight trade in corn, soybeans, and wheat, and how cattle and hogs might start the day. 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 cattle, corn, soybeans, and wheat, and the mixed finish for hogs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Stories on this episode include: -An ag economist is sounding the alarm over the widespread suspension of restrictions on red dyed diesel. -A Dekalb / Asgrow agronomist says many producers are discovering the results of less-than-ideal summer growing conditions this harvest season.  -House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson told farmers in northern Missouri late last week the U.S. Hous...

Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how decisions in Washington shape the tools you use on your farm. This week, Brownfield’s Carah Hart talks with John Hollay, president and CEO of the National Council of Agricultural Employers, about the push for ag labor reform, the future of the H-2A program, and why the final months of the year could be critical for getting legislation passed. See Pri...

As a Wyffels Corn Belt Award winner, Drew Tratar shows his passion and commitment through his involvement in his school, community, and the agriculture industry. Drew currently plays varsity football, basketball, and is involved in trap shooting. He also participates in golf, FFA, and a youth apprenticeship, saying he loves competing against friends to help each other improve. Drew likes helping y...

Grace Finnegan was nominated for the Wyffels Corn Belt Award for her dedication and commitment in the classroom and on the court. In school, Grace is on the volleyball team and part of the student senate. She is also part of FLA, FBLA, One Act, and the National Honor Society. Grace loves the bonds she makes with teammates as well as competitors through these activities, creating friendships even i...

As a Wyffels Corn Belt Award winner, Chase Jones shows his passion and commitment through his involvement in his school, community, and the agriculture industry. Chase currently plays basketball and is involved in the National Honor Society and FFA, saying he has a lot of fun competing in FFA and basketball. Chase is very involved in his community, volunteering to teach Sunday School at church, cl...

Corteva Agriscience U.S. agronomy leader Eric Scherder says Enclosa herbicide provides the first-ever combination of a proprietary encapsulated acetochlor and cloransulam to deliver exceptional weed control with up to four weeks of residual activity. He tells Brownfield farmers will appreciate the systemic control of tough broadleaf weeds and grasses in pre and postemergence applications.&nbs...