On this episode of Agriculture Today, we will learn about the latest round of crop progress reports from the USDA, a state level breakdown of harvest yield and pace data, an E15 development in the state of California and what that means for farmers and consumers, and congressional progress on legislation regarding foreign ag land ownership. See Pri…

Brownfield's Erin Anderson caught up with Thadeus Bergschneider, of Illinois, at the 97th National FFA Convention. Bergschneider will serve on the 2024-2025 National FFA Officer Team as National FFA President. 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, the mostly higher close for hogs, and the declines in soybeans, corn, and wheat. Closing numbers: » December corn $4.10 and ¾ down $.04 and 1/2 » November soybeans $9.74 down $.13 and 3/4 » December soybean meal $304.80 down $1.00 » December soybean oil 42.69 do…

Brownfield's Erin Anderson caught up with Minnesota FFA Treasurer Cole Sundeen at the 97th National FFA Convention. Sundeen received national honors for his Supervised Agricultural Experience in Landscage Management, Entrepreneurship/Placement. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in soybeans, corn, and cattle, and the mostly higher starts for wheat and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are watching U.S. and South American fieldwork. » Wheat is finding at least some new interest. » Cattle are watching the distribution of the show list. » Hog…

Missouri Soybean staff use harvest lunches to show gratitude toward farmers considering the current market challenges. Mark Lehenbauer, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council chairman, says it's important to recognize the hard work and dedication they bring, and while the checkoff doesn't guarantee a stable market, it does strive to increase soybea…

Corteva Agriscience Enlist field specialist Dan Smydra says there are several winter-annual weeds he wants corn and soybean farmers watching for. He tells Brownfield henbit, marestail, and pennycress can cause headaches for growers in the spring if not properly managed in the fall. Smydra recommends a fall burndown herbicide. See Privacy Policy at …

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about the latest Cattle on Feed numbers, investments to upgrade rural cooperatives, more from the National FFA Convention, the nation’s top pumpkin producing state, and some hope for commodity prices. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/…

Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and livestock economist Scott Brown recap Livestock Slaughter, Cold Storage, and Cattle on Feed numbers in this episode of Weekly Livestock Market Update. This week in the markets: » Live fed cattle prices are $2.45 higher on the week, and feeder cattle markets were $1.00 to $4.00 higher this week. » December live cattle…

Brownfield's Erin Anderson interviews Tennessee FFA members Noah Canter, Katie Adkins, and Emma Hummer Erwin, alongside their advisor Ryan Arnett, at the 97th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, 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 mixed closes for cattle and hogs, and the losses in soybeans, corn, and wheat. Closing numbers: » December corn $4.15 and ¼ down $.06 and 1/4 » November soybeans $9.87 and ¾ down $.08 and 1/2 » December soybean meal $305.80 down $4.60 » December soybean meal 44.15 down 18 points…

Brownfield's Erin Anderson interviews Ankur Anand, Microsoft program manager, about FarmBeats for Students for at the 97th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett checks back in with Iowa hunter and host of the First Gen Hunter podcast Kent Boucher about how the early muzzleloader season went in Iowa. Both Brent and Kent recently concluded their early muzzleloader seasons, and Kent was able to tag a nice buck in the final minutes on the …

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early losses in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and the mixed opens in cattle and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn back to focusing on crop weather. » Wheat is watching planting progress. » Cattle are waiting for the on feed numbers. » Hogs continue to be heavily influenced b…

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about a strong week for US export sales, the presidential election’s impact on ag policy, reports from the National FFA Convention, drought impacts in the Midwest, and farmland values. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s…

Brownfield's Erin Anderson interviews National FFA Western Region Vice President Emily Gossett, of New Mexico, at the 97th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, 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 daily gains in cattle and corn and the mixed finishes for soybeans, wheat and hogs. Closing numbers: » December corn $4.21 and ½ up $.02 and 1/2 » November soybeans $9.96 and ¼ down $.01 and 1/4 » December soybean meal $310.40 down $4.60 » December soybean oil 44.33 up 94 points…

Brownfield's Erin Anderson interviews National FFA program coordinator Logan Everett about Days of Service, an opportunity for FFA members to volunteer while attending the National FFA Convention. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

The swine industry may be facing significant challenges, such as financial difficulties, labor and regulation problems, and visa renewal issues, but farmers are moving forward. In this episode of the Compeer Financial Podcast, Swine Lending Specialist Daryl Timmerman with Compeer Financial explains the financial outlook of swine as they move into 2…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher starts for soybeans, corn, and cattle, and the mixed opens in wheat and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are up on demand. » Wheat is watching winter crop planting weather. » Cattle are waiting for direct business. » Hogs continue to follow demand signals. Connect…

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we will learn about a decision from Brazil to continue its 18% tariff on ethanol imports, the U.S.-Mexico trading relationship, updates from the 2024 National FFA Convention, how drought is impacting cattle producers, grain storage during harvest, and a recap of weekly U.S. ethanol production. See Privacy Polic…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in cattle and the mixed closes for soybeans, corn, wheat, and hogs. Closing numbers: » December corn $4.19 up $.02 and 1/2 » November soybeans $9.97 and ½ up $.05 and 3/4 » December soybean meal 315.00 down $2.70 » December soybean oil 43.39 down 30 points » December Chic…

Brownfield's Erin Anderson interviews National FFA President Amara Jackson at the 97th Annual National FFA Convention. 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 initial losses in corn, wheat, and cattle, and the mostly lower starts in soybeans and hogs. What to watch: Soybeans and corn continue to monitor weather. Wheat is also watching weather impacts. Cattle are waiting for direct business. Hogs are influenced by demand. Connect with …

The Channel brand will offer an extended lineup of SmartStax PRO and VT4PRO technology to fight against corn rootworm. In this Managing for Profit, Minnesota-based Channel Technical Agronomist Derek Crompton discusses how to make the best seed selections for your field. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a…

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, discuss a topic that is both cutting-edge and critical for cattle health: lung ultrasound and the …

In this episode, Meghan, Dr. Brad, Dr. Louis, and Dr. David discuss prognosis ultrasound and how it helps in the differentiation between the types of Bovine Respiratory Disease. The group also details why treatment time matters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my…

In this episode, Meghan, Dr. Brad, Dr. Louis, and Dr. David talk about lung scores and prognosis in the feedlot. Dr. Louis Feitoza starts by breaking down what he's looking for when it comes to lung scores and how that is used to determine the course of treatment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http…

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we will learn about Congressional perspectives on tax reform in 2025, guidance for the new Clean Fuel Production tax credit, the holdup for a federal solution for year-round sales of E15, a preliminary report previewing this week’s National FFA Convention, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds discussing equipment manufac…

Brownfield's Erin Anderson interviews Oklahoma FFA Northeast Area vice president Anna Jo Helling ahead of the 97th annual National FFA Convention. 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 look at slow grain marketing as low prices encourage storage. Market recap (changes on week as of Monday's close): » December 2024 corn up $.01 at $4.09 » December 2025 corn down $.05 at $4.37 » November 2024 soybeans down $.15 at $9.81 » November 2025 soybeans down $.22 at $10.25 » December soybean oil up 0.49 cents at 42.39…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher finishes for soybeans, corn, wheat, and cattle, and the mostly firm close for hogs. Closing numbers: » December corn $4.16 and ½ up $.07 » November soybeans $9.91 and ¾ up $.10 and 3/4 » December soybean meal $317.70 down $.60 » December soybean oil 43.69 up 130 points » …

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early gains in soybeans and cattle, and the mixed opens for corn, wheat, and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are watching U.S. and South American fieldwork. » Wheat is monitoring winter wheat planting weather. » Cattle are waiting for direct business. » Hogs continue to…

Corteva Agriscience Enlist field specialist Dan Smydra says there are several reasons he recommends a fall burndown herbicide application. He tells Brownfield weeds are generally smaller in the fall, there are more herbicide options available, and applying a burndown will keep weeds from overwintering. Find more weed control resources at Enlist.com…

Illinois corn farmers consistently rate consumer engagement as a top priority, and the Illinois Corn Marketing Board is taking that to the gridiron. In this Managing for Profit, Lindsay Croke, communications director at Illinois Corn, discusses the group’s latest efforts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice…

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we will learn about the USDA’s national crop progress report that was released on Monday, a state level breakdown from the crop report, drought outlooks across the Corn Belt, a Supreme Court decision on small refinery exemption cases, an American Farm Bureau meeting with the White House on renewable fuel tax cr…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in cattle, the gains in soybeans, corn, and hogs, and the mixed close for hogs. Closing numbers: » December corn $4.09 and ½ up $.04 and 3/4 » November soybeans $9.81 up $.11 » December soybean meal $318.30 up $2.70 » December soybean oil 42.39 up 57 points » December Chi…

Harvest lunches are getting Missouri Soybean staff face-to-face with growers. Listen to this Spotlight on Soybeans where Director of Education and Outreach Baylee Asbury says it is also a great way to engage with elevator staff about the checkoff. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher starts for soybeans, corn, and wheat, the lower open in cattle, and the early mixed tone in hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are propped up by export demand. » Wheat is keeping an eye on weather. » Cattle are watching the distribution of the show list. » Hogs rema…

This week, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and livestock economist Scott Brown preview next week's Cattle on Feed and Livestock Slaughter reports. This week in the markets: Live fed cattle prices are $0.30 higher on the week, and feeder cattle markets were $1.00 to $4.00 higher this week. December live cattle were down $0.35 on the week, and November f…

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we will learn about the aftermath of a train derailment situation south of the Mexico-U.S. border, farmers in the Delta region urging Congress to pass a farm bill before the end of the year, the potential for U.S. ag trade in India, the demand for U.S. pork exports, and crop and harvest updates throughout diffe…

On the latest episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett sits down with Josh Sparks from Midwest Whitetail to talk about the best ways to hunt October cold fronts. 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 Congressional efforts to combine natural disaster relief with farm bill commodity program price supports, movement in Congress on a year-round E15 bill, weekly U.S. ethanol production, the expansion of drought conditions across the Corn Belt and what it means for the 2025 growing season, and…