On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about far-reaching repercussions of tariffs, calls for transparency in federal cuts, those cuts causing unprecedented instability in ag, potential seed supply shortages, short planting windows for some, and the latest cattle on feed numbers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo…

Brownfield's Mark Dorenkamp interviews Casey Staloch, with Albert Lea Seed Company, at the North American Farm and Power Show in Owatonna, Minnesota. 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 Outdoor Adventures, TOPHAT Jigs owner Derek Martin from Illinois joins Brent Barnett for a conversation about spring crappie fishing. He gives some tips on the best ways to catch crappies early in the spring. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the gains in hogs, the mostly higher finish for wheat, and the losses in soybeans, corn, and cattle. Closing numbers: » May corn $4.64 and ¼ down $.04 and 3/4 » May soybeans $10.09 and ¾ down $.03 and 1/4 » May soybean meal $300.30 up $3.20 » May soybean oil 42.01 down 70 points » M…

Brownfield's Carah Hart visited with U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) at the Kansas City Agribusiness Council Meeting in Olathe, Kansas. Senator Moran says the goal is to get a farm bill across the finish line by the August recess. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the firm start for wheat, the early weakness in corn, soybeans, and cattle, and the mixed open for hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn want some fresh news. » Wheat is oversold. » Cattle continue to wait for direct business. » Hogs are mixed, consolidating. Connect with Brownfi…

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about the latest farm bill negotiations and updates in the Congress, some optimism from a Midwestern lawmaker that a new farm bill will get done this year, assessing President Trump’s tariff strategy, and a look at interest rate takeaways from the Federal Reserve’s March meeting that took place this…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the gains in cattle, the losses in wheat and hogs, and the mixed closes for soybeans and corn. Closing numbers: » May corn $4.69 up $.07 » May soybeans $10.13 up $.04 and 3/4 » May soybean meal $297.10 down $.60 » May soybean oil 42.71 up 35 points » May Chicago wheat $5.57 and ¼ do…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early gains in corn and cattle, the initial losses in soybeans and wheat, and the mixed start for hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and wheat are pressured by export sales number. » Corn is up after a week-to-week gain in sales. » Cattle are waiting for direct business. » Hogs are…

Conventional wisdom says high yields equals producing more per acre, but does increased yield always equate to the best profit or return on investment? An expert with AgroLiquid dives into that question on this episode of Managing for Profit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#…

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about some reports that the USDA will once again be distributing, takeaways from the most recent USDA supply and demand report, continued debate over the RFS, and some comments from the U.S. EPA administrator on the review of crop protection tools. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher move in cattle, the losses in soybeans, wheat, and hogs, and the mixed close for corn. Closing numbers: » May corn $4.62 up $.03 and 1/4 » May soybeans $10.08 and ¼ down $.04 and 1/2 » May soybean meal $297.70 down $2.20 » May soybean oil 42.36 down 18 points » May Chicag…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early gains in cattle, the losses in soybeans and corn, and the mostly lower opens for wheat and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are watching South American weather. » Wheat is mixed, with weather concerns mostly dialed in. » Cattle are waiting for direct business to st…

When farmers select soybean products to plant each season, high-yield potential and effective weed control are among their top considerations. In this episode of Managing for Profit, DEKALB® Asgrow® Technical Agronomist Jim McDermott of Iowa discusses why both criteria continue to drive preference for Asgrow® brand XtendFlex® soybeans. See Privacy …

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about the USDA’s Tuesday announcement regarding ECAP funds for producers, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins’ comments on the country’s response to avian influenza, a look at the Federal Reserve’s March meeting this week and whether a rate cut is likely, and we’ll hear from a new National Pork Producers Co…

Brownfield's Jared White visited with National Farmers Union vice president and South Dakota farmer Jeff Kippley at the National Farmers Union Convention in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 check in on inflationary measures and USDA's updated supply and demand numbers. Market recap (changes on week as of Friday's close): » May 2025 corn down $.11 at $4.58 » December 2025 corn down $.03 at $4.51 » May 2025 soybeans down $.09 at $10.16 » November 2025 soybeans down $.07 at $10.18 » May soybean oil down 1.83 cents …

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed closes for corn, wheat, cattle, and hogs, and the losses in soybeans. Closing numbers: » May corn $4.58 and ¾ down $.02 and 1/4 » May soybeans $10.12 and ¾ down $.02 and 3/4 » May soybean meal $299.90 down $4.40 » May soybean oil 42.54 up 44 points » May Chicago wheat $5.6…

Brownfield's Erin Anderson visited with Cuyahoga County Farm Bureau vice president Larry Theurer during the Ohio Farm Bureau President's Trip to Washington, D.C. 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 and wheat, the mixed starts in cattle and corn, and the weakness in hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans are up on the higher bean oil. » Corn and wheat are watching weather. » Cattle are waiting for direct business to get defined. » Hogs are down on profit ta…

Michigan’s climate is ideal for growing higher protein food-grade soybeans. In this Pods for Profit, we’ll meet an edible soybean marketer with Star of the West Milling Company who will help explain more about the specialty crop and its supply chain. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/…

Research shows Missouri beef consumers feel more strongly about animal welfare and management practices than the national average. In this episode, Dr. Craig Payne with the University of Missouri Extension shares how the Beef Quality Assurance program invests in building consumer trust. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about an upcoming roundtable on WOTUS, how farmers are navigating risk management amid the tariff situation, a new agreement between the U.S. and Vietnam on ethanol usage, and whether 2025 is the year a federal solution for E15 gets done. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher moves in cattle, hogs, corn, and wheat, and the mixed close in soybeans. Closing numbers: » May corn $4.61 up $.02 and 1/2 » May soybeans $10.15 and ½ down ½ cents » May soybean meal $304.30 down $1.60 » May soybean oil 42.10 up 51 points » May Chicago wheat $5.68 and ½ u…

Megan Kreul was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court and field. What she loves most about high school sports is being able to compete against other athletes, make new friends, improve herself, and set personal goals. The next game or meet is never promised, so she always gives it her all. The s…

Beth Grossheim was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field. The aspect that she loves most about high school sports is the satisfaction of accomplishing feats that may have seemed daunting or nearly impossible at first. Many times Beth has faced setbacks of self-doubt, but learning to overcome the…

Madison Lauck was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court and course. What she loves most about high school sports is being part of a team. As one of the team captains this year, she wanted to lead by example by having a positive attitude and encouraging her teammates when times got hard on the co…

Addison Naus was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the course and field. She loves everything about high school sports. The friendships she has made, the discipline and lessons she has learned, the hard work that goes into practices and races, and even the delicious food at team dinners. However, most…

Brownfield's Nicole Heslip visited with Madison County’s Ohio State University Extension Educator Amanda Douridas during the Ohio Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference in Ada, Ohio. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Ema Flann was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court and field. Getting to know her teammates is the aspect she loves most about high school sports. She enjoys the laughs and memories they have made together. The sports Ema competes in include volleyball, basketball, and softball. She also partic…

Kylee Hall was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field and court. What she loves most about high school sports is the team aspect; where she can cheer on her teammates, celebrate success together, and help each other through every high and low. She also enjoys having her friends as teammates who p…

Jack Hogan was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the court, field, and course. The thing he loves most about high school sports is that they allow him to have fun with his friends. It gives him a chance to create fun memories with his team and also provides him with something fulfilling to do in his f…

Melanie Buresh was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court, lanes, and course. The thing she loves most about high school sports is the community and making new friends, whether it's with other students, coaches, or parents. She enjoys challenging and improving herself along with all the memories …

Kendal Niemeier was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court and field. Being able to make unique lifelong memories with her teammates in every sport has been the aspect she loves most about high school sports. Growing up and playing with the same group of girls has created strong friendships that …

Anna Saltzman was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court and field. When it comes to high school sports, she tends to think about the memory of playing in front of her community. She works hard on and off the court and field to play at the level she is at right now, and seeing her hard work pay o…

Missouri Soybean Farmers emphasize the importance of in-person visits to foreign markets to build relationships and highlight soybean quality and origin. Matt Amick, Market Development Director, stresses the significance of cultivating advantageous markets like Mexico and Panama. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac…

Emery Deaton 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 lessons that are taught and learned through the life of a student-athlete. Throughout his high school career, he has learned a great deal about perseverance, strong work ethic, leadership,…

In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Missouri Soybeans Director Matt Amick discusses a trade mission to Mexico and Panama, highlighting the importance of these markets for Missouri soybeans. They met with key companies in Mexico, including a crusher interested in high oleic soybeans and North America's largest crusher. In Panama, they engaged with feed m…

Isabelle Abner was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court and course. What she loves most about high school sports is that she gets to work continuously and improve skills she will use throughout her life. She has also enjoyed being a team leader and encouraging her teammates to push through and …

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher starts for cattle, hogs, corn, and wheat, and the mixed open in soybeans. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are watching South American weather. » Wheat's up on global weather concerns. » Cattle are watching the distribution of the show list. » Hogs have some pork demand…

Planning is a key component to staying ahead of weeds. Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Jeff Moon, says with Enlist E3 soybeans, having Enlist herbicides as a cornerstone of your weed control plan, coupled with a layered residual, such as Enversa herbicide, will help keep even the most challenging weeds in control. See Privacy Poli…

Meghan Grebner and Charley Martinez break down what’s happening with retail prices and export sales. They also preview next week's Cattle on Feed report. Market highlights: Live cattle prices close $200/cwt which is 28 cents down from last week. April live cattle prices ($200.35) were up 8 cents compared to a week ago, and March feeder cattle futur…

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we’ll learn about some bipartisan legislation in Congress that aims to protect the nation’s food supply, how the National Farmers Union is working to ensure producers have fair and open markets, producers cutting costs amid the tough economic conditions, and how the sudden termination of two USDA food programs …

Brownfield's Erin Anderson visited with Greene County Farm Bureau president Jim Percival during the Ohio Farm Bureau President's Trip in Washington, D.C. 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 finishes for soybeans and cattle, the mixed closes for corn and hogs, and the modest losses in wheat. Closing numbers: » May corn $4.58 and ½ down $.06 and 3/4 » May soybeans $10.16 up $.05 and 1/4 » May soybean meal $305.90 down $1.20 » May soybean oil 41.59 up 31 points…