Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early losses in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and the mixed opens for cattle and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are down, still wary of crop stress. » Wheat also looking at potential crop stress in some areas. » Cattle are waiting to see how this week's direct business sh…

Missouri Soybeans Farm Operations Director Clayton Light reveals that the Bay Farm Research Facility has been renamed Farm for Soy Innovation. He says this new name accurately conveys their research mission to keep soybean farmers competitive into the future with other states and countries. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo…

This week, Meghan Grebner and University of Tennessee ag economist Charley Martinez talk live cattle futures jumping more than $5 on the week, Livestock Slaughter, and Cold Storage. This week in the markets: Live fed cattle prices were up $2 compared to a week ago. August live cattle were up $5.47 compared to week, and August feeder cattle were up …

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: » September corn $3.94 and ½ down $.11 and 1/2 » August soybeans $10.77 and ½ down $.38 and 1/2 » August soybean meal $353.30 up $.90 » August soybean oil 43.66 down 215 points …

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed opens in wheat, cattle, and hogs, and the initial losses in corn and soybeans. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn continue to follow weather forecasts. » Wheat's watching late winter wheat harvest and spring wheat development. » Cattle are waiting for the rest of the week'…

There is a growing interest in mixed flow dryers as farmers continue to navigate narrow farm margins. In this Managing for Profit, Jeff Cruzen, AGI dryer business development representative says there’s a way to make energy efficient mixed flow grain dryers even more eco-friendly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher moves in soybeans, corn, and cattle, the losses in wheat, and the mixed close for hogs. Closing numbers: » September corn $4.06 up $.02 and 1/4 » August soybeans $11.16 up $.05 » August soybean meal $352.40 up $9.00 » August soybean oil 45.81 down 21 points » September Ch…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher opens in soybeans, corn, and hogs, the early losses in wheat, and the mixed start for cattle. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn continue to watch development weather » Wheat is down on a slow week for exports » Cattle want to see direct business develop » Hogs continue t…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the modestly higher moves in corn and hogs, the lower trade in soybeans, and the mixed sessions for wheat and cattle. Closing numbers: » September corn $4.03 and ¾ up $.01 and 1/4 » August soybeans $11.11 down $.06 and 1/2 » August soybean meal $343.40 up $.70 » August soybean oil 4…

On the latest episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett talks to Iowa DNR biologist Jim Coffey about the state’s deer, turkey, and pheasant populations. Coffey also shares some tips for first-time public land hunters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early weakness in soybeans, the firm move in corn, and the mixed starts for wheat, cattle, and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn continue to watch development weather » The wildcard for wheat is global weather » Cattle futures are waiting for direct business to get define…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the gains in cattle and hogs, the losses in wheat, and the mostly higher closes for soybeans and corn. Closing numbers: » September corn $4.02 and ½ up $.02 and 1/4 » August soybeans $11.17 and ½ down ¼ cent » August soybean meal $342.70 down $.90 » August soybean oil 46.66 down 34 …

This week Will and Ben breakdown the future role of U.S. crops in the Chinese export market. Market recap (changes on week as of Monday's close): » September 2024 corn up $.10 at $4.00 » December 2024 corn up $.11 at $4.15 » September 2024 soybeans up $.31 at $10.64 » November 2024 soybeans up $.28 at $10.68 » September soybean oil flat 2.8 cents a…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher starts in soybeans, corn, and hogs, and the mixed opens for cattle and wheat. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn continue to keep an eye on development weather » Wheat's looking around for fresh news, new demand » Cattle are waiting for cash business, watching beef demand…

Soy-based feeds bring a sustainable, nutritional, efficient, and consistent quality that keeps the domestic aquaculture market growing. In this episode of Seeds of Success, the Iowa Soybean Association outlines how farmers are using the sector to help drive demand. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt…

Farmers for Soil Health is an initiative led by the Soy Checkoff, Pork Checkoff, and National Corn Growers Association. In this Pods for Profit, we'll hear how one longtime cover crop soybean farmers is taking advantage of the incentives and about the benefits he's seen from nearly 25 years of using cover crops in his rotation. See Privacy Policy a…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher moves in soybeans, corn, wheat, and cattle, and the mixed finish for hogs. Closing numbers: » September corn $4.00 and ¼ up $.09 and 3/4 » August soybeans $11.17 and ¾ up $.20 and 1/2 » August soybean meal $343.60 up $6.80 » August soybean oil 47.00 up 44 points » Septemb…

The third Ag Innovation Showcase takes place July 31 at Missouri Soybeans Bay Farm Research Facility. Missouri Soybeans Conservation and Farm Operations Director Clayton Light says the showcase will feature the newest in agriculture technology and provides a look into the future of farming. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early gains in soybeans, corn, wheat, cattle, and hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn are watching development weather closely » Wheat continues to monitor U.S. and world crop conditions » Cattle expect tighter ready numbers » Hogs are keeping a close eye on wholesale pork …

Embark on outdoor adventures with recreational land! Before you pull the trigger though, listen to Compeer Financial lending officer Chris Gartner discuss the ins and outs of owning rec land in this Compeer Home Podcast episode. From hunting to fishing to ATV racing, discover your spirit for adventure with rec land! Compeer offers mortgage financin…

This week, Meghan Grebner and University of Tennessee ag economist Charley Martinez talk about Cattle on Feed being up just over 0.5% from last year, and also what's expected for next week's reports. Market highlights: Live fed cattle prices were down $2 compared to a week ago. August live cattle were up $.73 from last week, and August feeder cattl…

On the latest episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett talks with Eric Sytsma, habitat protection officer for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, about some of the organizations’ initiatives to help improve upland habitat. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do…

There’s a lot of options for farmers to consider when it comes to grain storage solutions on their operations. In this Managing for Profit, Scott McKernan, AGI senior vice president talks about some of the new technologies and innovative options available to farmers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h…

In this episode, Minnesota Corn Growers Association Board of Directors Member Angela Guentzel says Minnesota is one of just two states with county corn grower associations. She also explains how people can get involved with their local county corn organization and how they host fuel events and farm events, and sponsor tractor pulls and educational …

Soybean checkoff funds activities that strengthen soybean demand. In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Missouri Soybeans Executive Director and CEO Gary Wheeler says checkoff effectiveness starts with the logo. He says it reflects the commitment to advancing the soybean industry through checkoff investments. Learn more at mosoy.org and on the new Spotlig…

In this episode of Conversations with Dairy Checkoff, Marketing and Communications Specialist Ariel Everitt with the United Dairy Industry of Michigan talks about their new video program that takes Gen Z athletes to a farm to meet a Michigan dairy farmer. This series allows the younger generation to learn more about dairy farmers and what happens i…

This week Will and Ben digest the impact of USDA's July supply and demand reports and forecast what's next for trade. Market recap (changes on week as of Monday's close): » September 2024 corn down $.03 at $3.90 » December 2024 corn down $.03 at $4.04 » September 2024 soybeans down $.63 at $10.33 » November 2024 soybeans down $.59 at $10.40 » Septe…

Deer damage in Michigan can cause at least 10 percent yield losses in soybean fields, but in some areas it’s even greater. In this Pods for Profit, Michigan Soybean Committee Vice President Scott Wilson discusses research efforts underway to stop the damage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar…

Colombia is the sixth largest market for U.S. agriculture and the world’s third largest importer of U.S. soybean meal. On this episode of Seeds of Success, an Iowa Soybean Association director discusses how the U.S. is working to help boost soybean sales to the country. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a…

In this Missouri Spotlight on Soybeans podcast, listen to experts with Missouri Soybean explain why it is important that soybean farmers are involved in their checkoff decisions and why they should know how the checkoff investments are being used. You can also learn about the checkoff funding of global soybean marketing services and what moves the …

Corteva Agriscience Enlist field specialist Brett Gordon says there are three myths he hears most often when it comes to controlling weeds. He tells Brownfield one is cupping is a regular development phase of Enlist E3 soybeans. Another is that all herbicides drift, and the third has to do with dicamba regulations. See Privacy Policy at https://art…

This week, Brent Barnett and ag economist Scott Brown talk about the USDA’s July Supply and Demand data, June retail prices, and consumer sentiment. This week in the markets: Live fed cattle prices are $3.00 lower on the week, and feeder cattle markets were $5 to $10 lower. August live cattle were down $3.75 on the week, and August feeder cattle we…

On the latest episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett sits down with Iowa DNR state deer biologist Jace Elliott about rising concerns over a declining whitetail deer population in western Iowa. The DNR has been hosting public listening sessions with western Iowa hunters and landowners during the month of July. See Privacy Policy a…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher finishes in corn and cattle, the losses in wheat, and the mixed closes for soybeans and hogs. Closing numbers: » September corn $4.02 up $.01 and 3/4 » August soybeans $11.05 down $.12 » August soybean meal $338.80 down $3.60 » August soybean oil 46.65 down 47 points » Se…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early declines in soybeans, corn, wheat, and cattle, and the mixed open for hogs. What to watch: » Grains and oilseeds are waiting for USDA's supply and demand update » Wheat production is expected to be up » Cattle are seeing some early fundamental pressure » Hogs are adjusting…

Investing in a grain storage system is a complex decision, especially with today’s market where commodity prices are low. In this Managing for Profit, Scott McKernan, AGI senior vice president says farmers need to carefully consider the pros and cons before making the investment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the gains in corn, wheat, and hogs, and the mostly higher closes in soybeans and cattle. Closing numbers: » September corn $4.00 and ¼ up $.04 and 1/2 » August soybeans $11.17 up $.03 and 3/4 » August soybean meal $342.40 up $3.20 » August soybean oil 47.12 up 78 points » September …

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher starts for soybeans, corn, wheat, and cattle, and the modest losses in hogs. What to watch: » Soybeans and corn continue to monitor development weather » Wheat is seeing an oversold bounce » Cattle are up despite some unfriendly cash and wholesale trade » Hogs continue to…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the declines in soybeans, wheat, cattle, and hogs, and the mixed close for corn. Closing numbers: » September corn $3.95 and ¾ up $.01 and 3/4 » August soybeans 11.13 and ¼ down $.18 » August soybean meal $339.20 down $6.10 » August soybean oil 46.34 down 61 points » September Chica…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early bounce in soybeans, the losses in corn, wheat, and hogs, and the mostly lower open in cattle. What to watch: » Corn and soybean development weather looks mostly favorable. » First new crop sale of U.S. soybeans to China. » Wheat's looking for demand. » Will widespread dire…

The Compeer Financial Appraisal Report is a podcast discussing all things farm real estate including land prices, auction information, and appraisal analysis. 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 losses in soybeans, corn, and cattle, and the mixed closes for wheat and hogs. Closing numbers: » September corn $3.94 up ¾ cent » August soybeans $11.31 and ¼ down $.17 and 3/4 » August soybean meal 345.30 down $4.70 » August soybean oil 46.95 down 214 points » September Chicag…

This week Will and Ben look at how USDA might adjust trade estimates to accommodate its recent increase in stocks. Market recap (changes on week as of Monday's close): » September 2024 corn down $.14 at $4.07 » December 2024 corn down $.13 at $4.20 » September 2024 soybeans down $.11 at $11.07 » November 2024 soybeans down $.12 at $11.11 » Septembe…

A new strategic plan is helping the Iowa Soybean Association sharpen its focus and actions. On this episode of Seeds of Success, ISA’s chief officer of brand management and engagement outlines the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats facing soybean farmers over the next 3-5 years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early gains in corn and wheat and the mixed starts for soybeans, cattle, and hogs. What to watch: » How much rain will Beryl bring to parts of the Corn Belt? » Wheat is watching some world weather issues » Cattle are waiting for direct cash business » Inconsistent cash and whole…

In this Pods for Profit, we’ll hear from the president of the Michigan Soybean Committee, Mark Senk, on why farmers are investing in research to develop new soy-based products. Senk recently toured Ohio-based Airable Research Lab which provides early-stage soy-based material research to see checkoff research dollars at work. See Privacy Policy at h…

A new study shows that a plug-in hybrid flex fuel vehicle has major advantages over full battery electric vehicles, says RFA Senior Vice President, Industry Relations and Market Development Robert White. Last year, RFA outfitted a 2022 Ford Escape plug-in hybrid electric vehicle with a kit that allowed it to run on flex fuels like E85. RFA conducte…

The soybean checkoff helps build demand. Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council Vice Chairman Mark Lehenbauer of Hannibal, Missouri says it also builds profitability through production research. As a farmer leader, Lehenbauer has also seen what the checkoff does to build foreign demand. Learn more at mosoy.org and on the new Spotlight podcast for M…

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter has your look the losses in soybeans, corn, wheat, and cattle, and the mixed finish for hogs. Closing numbers: » September corn $3.93 and ¼ down $.17 and 1/4 » August soybeans $11.49 down $.17 and 1/4 » August soybean meal $350.00 down $7.20 » August soybean oil 49.09 down 46 points » September Chicago wheat $5.…

Every growing season is unique, and Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Jeff Moon, says this year is presenting some unique challenges. He tells Brownfield growers need to be aware of the crop disease triangle, which consists of a pathogen, the right environment, and a susceptible host crop. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr…