Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed closes in cattle and hogs and the higher moves for soybeans, corn, and wheat. Closing numbers: » December corn $4.12 and ¾ up $.03 and 1/2 » November soybeans $10.21 and ½ up $.09 and 1/2 » October soybean meal $325.80 up $8.40 » October soybean oil 40.72 down 76 points » …

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter has your look at the initial losses in soybeans, the early gains in corn and wheat, and the mixed opens for cattle and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are waiting for next week's USDA numbers. » Wheat is supported by world crop issues. » Cattle are getting ready for direct business. » Hogs remain uncert…

This week Will and Ben talk expectations for U.S. ag exports for the new marketing year. Market recap (changes on week as of Monday's close): » December 2024 corn up $.15 at $4.01 » December 2025 corn up $.08 at $4.38 » November 2024 soybeans up $.20 at $10.00 » November 2025 soybeans up $.15 at $10.45 » December soybean oil up 1.24 cents at 41.99 …

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter has your look at the gains in soybeans, corn, wheat, cattle, and hogs. Closing numbers: » December corn $4.09 and ¼ up $.08 and 1/4 » November soybeans $10.12 up $.12 » October soybean meal $317.40 up $7.30 » October soybean oil 41.48 down 105 points » December Chicago wheat $5.52 up $.19 and 1/4 » October live …

Illinois corn farmers are feeling the pinch of lower commodity prices. That’s why the Illinois Corn Marketing Board is focused on expanding corn demand. Farmers have seen commodity prices decline rapidly over the past year. Rodney Weinzerl, executive director of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, says near term projections aren’t promising. See Pri…

The Inflation Reduction Act created two novel, federal carbon-intensity-based tax credits for biofuels known as the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit and the 40B Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit. On this episode of Seeds of Success, an Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) director says farmers have the chance to claim credits but there are some th…

In this Pods for Profit, Michigan Soybean Committee board member John Burk explains how the checkoff is connecting college students and interns with potential agricultural employers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Indiana corn and soybean checkoffs invest in programs that help farmers implement environmentally sustainable practices on their operations. Tyler Roush, Indiana field program rep for the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund says sustainability benefits farmers across the state. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice …

Conservation plays a major role in Missouri's agriculture and keeps Missouri farms sustainable. In this Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast, Robert Alpers says his farm in Prairie Home, MO uses conservation methods as a way to save and improve their most valuable resource: their soil. Alpers talks more about what sustainability means to him and the impac…

While working his land, farmer Robert Alpers in Prairie Home, MO actively thinks about how important his farming methods are to those who will farm after him. Alpers says that conservation on their farm means keeping the soil in place, productive, and ready for the next generation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv…

In this week’s Managing for Profit, a partnership with Brevant seeds and Brownfield Ag News, Area Product Manager Craig Solomon says new trait technologies will help farmers win big at harvest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

In this week's video, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and ag economist Scott Brown talk Quarterly Trade Outlook, U.S. and Canadian Hogs, and Restaurant Performance Index. This week in the markets: Live fed cattle prices are $1.80 lower on the week, while feeder cattle markets were $5.00 to $10.00 higher this week. October live cattle were up $3.10 on t…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the pre-holiday gains in soybeans, corn, wheat, cattle, and hogs. Closing numbers: » September corn $3.78 up $.06 and 1/4 » September soybeans $9.82 up $.08 and 1/4 » September soybean meal $311.60 up $3.00 » September soybean oil 43.14 down 3 points » September Chicago wheat $5.32 …

On the latest episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett talks with the executive director of the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation about the Missouri National Archery in Schools Program and its impact on the state’s youth. Tricia Burkhardt says the program’s state tournament will be held in Branson, Missouri on March 19-22. …

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher starts for soybeans and corn and the mixed opens in wheat, cattle, and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are seeing new demand. » Wheat's watching harvest and pre-planting weather. » Cattle want to see how much direct trade is left this week. » Hogs are waiting for…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the drop in cattle and the higher moves in soybeans, corn, wheat, and hogs. Closing numbers: » September corn $3.71 and ¾ up $.06 and 1/2 » September soybeans $9.73 and ¾ up $.15 and 1/4 » September soybean meal $308.60 down $2.20 » September soybean oil 43.17 up 137 points » Septem…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher opens in soybeans and corn, the initial losses in cattle, and the mixed starts for wheat and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are oversold. » Wheat is consolidating. » Cattle are pressured by a drop in beef. » Hogs are monitoring demand ahead of Labor Day weekend.…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in soybeans and corn, the gains in wheat, and mixed cattle and hogs. Closing numbers: » September corn $3.65 and ¼ down $.02 » September soybeans $9.58 and ½ down $.09 » September soybean meal $310.80 down $6.50 » September soybean oil 41.80 up 65 points » September Chica…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early losses in cattle, soybeans, and corn, the higher start for wheat, and the mixed open in hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are reacting overnight rain. » Wheat is finding new interest near the lows. » Cattle continue to wait for direct business. » Hogs are monitoring…

This week Will and Ben discuss the outlook for harvest time grain marketing decisions. Market recap (changes on week as of Monday's close): » September 2024 corn down $.16 at $3.62 » December 2024 corn down $.14 at $3.86 » September 2024 soybeans up $.03 at $9.59 » November 2024 soybeans up $.04 at $9.80 » September soybean oil up 1.23 cents at 41.…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher finishes for soybeans, corn, wheat, cattle, and hogs. Closing numbers: » September corn $3.67 and ¼ up $.05 and 1/4 » September soybeans $9.67 and ½ up $.07 and 3/4 » September soybeans $317.30 up $5.20 » September soybean oil 41.15 down 55 points » September Chicago whea…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed opens in cattle, hogs, corn, and wheat, and the higher start for soybeans. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are watching weather. » Wheat is monitoring U.S. and global crop quality. » Cattle futures are waiting for the week's direct business. » Hogs continue to follow de…

The Iowa Soybean Association says not every person is familiar with agriculture, or where/how their food is produced. In this episode of Seeds of Success, an ISA director talks about the importance of growing consumer trust in modern agriculture. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv…

In this Pods for Profit, Michigan Soybean Committee Vice President Scott Wilson discusses why he’s hosted on-farm research trials for several years and how others can benefit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Conservation practices tie into the checkoff-funded research for farmers. Missouri Soybeans Conservation Programs Manager Brady Lichtenberg says it is common for farmers to create a fertility plan and prevent over or under-fertilizing fields, which can affect the environment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No…

The Indiana corn and soybean checkoffs invest in developing trade relationships to grow demand for both corn and soybeans. Paul Hodgen, a farmer and member of the Indiana Corn Marketing Council says it’s all about moving the pile. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-…

In this week’s Managing for Profit, a partnership with Brevant Seeds and Brownfield Ag News, Area Product Manager Brad Foresman has more on the latest advancements in soybean breeding for Brevant. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

This week, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and ag economist Scott Brown talk livestock slaughter, cold storage numbers, and Cattle on Feed. This week in the markets: Live fed cattle prices are $3.40 lower on the week, and feeder cattle markets were $6.00 to $11.00 lower this week. October live cattle were down $2.50 on the week, and September feeder ca…

On this week’s episode of Outdoor Adventures, it’s the conclusion of our 3-part interview series with former Realtree Outdoors cameraman and producer John Tate. He describes some of his favorite memories and hunts working with the Realtree crew. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed closes in cattle, hogs, and corn, the higher move for soybeans, and the losses in wheat. Closing numbers: » September corn $3.67 and ¾ down $.03 and 3/4 » September soybeans $9.52 up $.10 and 3/4 » September soybean meal $306.30 down $.10 » September soybean oil 41.47 up 1…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed opens in cattle, hogs, and corn, the gains in soybeans, and the losses in wheat. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn continue to monitor yield guesses. » Wheat getting hit by lower global prices. » Cattle are waiting for the on feed numbers. » Hogs have more sustained deman…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the gains in cattle and hogs and the losses in soybeans, corn, and wheat. Closing numbers: » September corn $3.71 and ½ down $.04 » September soybeans $9.41 and ¼ down $.21 and 3/4 » September soybean meal $306.40 down $6.10 » September soybean oil 40.44 down 56 points » September C…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed open in cattle and the losses in soybeans, corn, wheat, and hogs. What to watch: Soybeans and corn are monitoring weather and demand. Wheat is getting hit by global prices. Cattle futures potentially finding new interest despite cash losses. Hogs continue to follow wholesa…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed finishes in cattle, hogs, and corn, the modest gains for soybeans, and the lower move in wheat. Closing numbers: » September corn $3.75 and ½ up ½ cent » September soybeans $9.63 up $.05 and 3/4 » September soybean meal $312.50 up $.20 » September soybean oil 41.00 up 29 p…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early gains in soybeans and hogs, the mixed starts for corn and cattle, and the initial losses in wheat. What to watch: » Demand is supportive for soybeans and corn. » Wheat is following global prices. » Cattle are cautious about direct business. » Hogs continue to monitor deman…

This week Will and Ben analyze the impacts of two major logistic hurdles to North American agriculture. Market recap (changes on week as of Monday's close): » September 2024 corn down $.05 at $3.78 » December 2024 corn down $.01 at $4.00 » September 2024 soybeans down $.15 at $9.56 » November 2024 soybeans down $.10 at $9.76 » September soybean oil…

In this episode of the Compeer Financial Podcast, Compeer Chief Mission Officer John Monson talks about the needs of rural communities, such as infrastructure funding and additional resources to help agriculture thrive, and how Compeer is working to fill in funding gaps. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice …

In this Pods for Profit, we’ll hear from Michigan Soybean Committee President Mark Senk on how the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition is working to increase biodiesel usage as a cleaner burning, drop-in replacement for petroleum diesel fuel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy…

The uses of soy will be on display at this year’s Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. On this episode of Seeds of Success, a farmer-leader with the Iowa Soybean Association outlines some enhancements to a popular soy-based asphalt project. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n…

The Farm for Soy Innovation is an essential research platform for Missouri soybean farmers. Missouri Soybeans Conservation and Farm Operations Director Clayton Light says each of the 285 acres will serve a purpose and benefit the farmers throughout Missouri. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar…

It is crucial for Missouri soybean farmers to have unbiased data, and the Missouri Soybeans Farm for Soy Innovation is a great place to showcase their research. Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council's immediate past chairman Aaron Porter says the research they are doing needs to be beneficial to the farmers' bottom line. Showing research that will…

In this week’s Managing for Profit, a partnership with Brevant Seeds and Brownfield Ag News, Area Product Manager Brad Foresman says Soybean Cyst Nematode can be difficult to manage, but choosing soybean varieties with Peking SCN resistance helps. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri…

In this week's video, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri ag economist Scott Brown dig into all the details of Weekly Slaughter, Retail Prices, Consumer Sentiment, WASDE, and more. This week in the markets: Live fed cattle prices are $1.50 lower on the week, and feeder cattle markets were $3.00 to $5.00 higher this week. October …

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the lower moves in soybeans, corn, cattle, and hogs against the modest gains in wheat. Closing numbers: » September corn $3.70 and ½ down $.04 and 1/2 » September soybeans $9.38 and ¾ down $.12 and 3/4 » September soybean meal $303.40 down $4.50 » September soybean oil 39.95 up 48 p…

On the latest episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brent Barnett caught up with Iowa DNR’s Mick Klemesrud at the 2024 Iowa State Fair. They talked about the upcoming whitetail archery season in Iowa, a pheasant survey that’s currently underway, and some of their favorite hunting stories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv…

Chris Nicholas, co-founder and president of Låkril Technologies, talks about the company's efforts to develop a bioacrylic acid. They aim to use biobased chemicals to turn corn and other biobased sugars into paints, coatings, adhesives, and polymers. Nicholas dives deeper into the advancements and technology of Låkril in this episode of the Minneso…

This week Will and Ben breakdown the path forward for soybean markets and take a look at shifting wheat and cotton numbers. Market recap (changes on week as of Monday's close): » September 2024 corn down $.07 at $3.83 » December 2024 corn down $.06 at $4.01 » September 2024 soybeans down $.60 at $9.71 » November 2024 soybeans down $.54 at $9.86 » S…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in soybeans, corn, and hogs, the gains in cattle, and the mixed close in wheat. Closing numbers: » September corn $3.77 and ¾ down $.05 and 1/2 » September soybeans $9.47 and ¼ down $.24 » September soybean meal $299.80 down $6.20 » September soybean oil 40.29 down 119 po…

Many people are Driven to Deliver for Iowa’s soybean farmers. On this latest episode of Seeds of Success, a leader with the Iowa Soybean Association discusses why it’s important for a farmer-led organization to recognize the meaningful contributions that are moving the industry forward. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…

In this Pods for Profit, we’ll hear how Henry Ford’s curiosity for the soybean paved the way for thousands of innovations. Michigan Soybean Committee’s John Burk joins us to discuss what farmers are doing now to connect the story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-…