Brownfield Ag News

Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Grant Harms, says growers have a lot to think about when it comes to herbicide applications. He tells Brownfield that weed height, rain, and wind speed are just some of the considerations. Harms says following herbicide labels is also very important.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 supported wheat overnight, why corn and soybeans were lower, and how cattle and hogs could 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.

Some of the stories on today's show include:-Iran’s foreign minister announced Friday morning that the Strait of Hormuz has reopened for commercial ships.-The CEO of an ethanol plant in southern Minnesota anticipates Congress passing year-round nationwide E15 legislation this year.-A pair of farmers in the Great Plains say planting conditions are all over the board.-A pair of Illinois farmers say many in the industry are fully embracing the practice of planting soybean acres before corn acres.-Minnesota 4-H is partnering with the Minnesota State Fair to renovate the 4-H building on the fairgrounds.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine break down the data from the latest Cattle on Feed report. Plus they dig into market trends, geopolitical impacts, slaughter data, and fuel prices. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's show, my good friend Caleb Drake tells the story of his early season gobbler that he harvested in Iowa on April 16th. 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 firm Friday close in soybeans, the mixed business in corn and wheat, and the losses for cattle and hogs.May corn $4.48 and ¾ up ¼ centMay soybeans $11.67 and ¼ up $.03 and 1/2May soybean meal $331.80 down $.80May soybean oil 68.16 down 117 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.91 and ¼ down $.07 and 1/4June live cattle $247.35 down $.27June lean hogs $101.05 down $.62Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/Connect with Brownfield Ag News:» Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/» Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield» Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNewsSubscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News:➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505➡︎ Spotify: https://open.

In this week’s checkoff chat, we’re looking back at 35 years of building demand and new opportunities for soybean farmers with Chuck Myers. Listen as we talk about farmer-led investments in research, innovation, and market development with U.S. Soy.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 lower overnight business in soybeans, the mixed trade in corn and wheat, and how cattle and hogs could start the daySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stories on today's show include: -The USDA says it wants help from farmers as the department investigates soaring fertilizer prices.-There are mixed feelings in farm country about another round of financial aid from the government. -The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says he’s confident a “skinny farm bill” will happen this year.-A southwest Indiana farmer says the current spike in input prices is having a mixed impact on his farm.And much more!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 Thursday's gains in wheat, losses in cattle and corn, and mixed finishes for soybeans and hogs.May corn $4.48 and ½ down $.02 and 3/4May soybeans $11.63 and ¾ down $.03 and 1/4May soybean meal $332.70 down $1.70May soybean oil 69.33 up 173 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.98 and ½ up $.04 and 3/4June live cattle $247.62 down $3.45June lean hogs $104.35 down $.62Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/Connect with Brownfield Ag News:» Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/» Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield» Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNewsSubscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News:➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spoti

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

Stories on today's show include:-The USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says the administration is working to improve market access in southeast Asia.-An ag law specialist says the industry is still assessing how the U.S. Supreme Court’s tariff ruling could affect international trade.-U.S. turkey growers have a vested interest in this summer’s review of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. -U.S. Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman says he’s not surprised the American Farm Bureau’s new farmer survey shows 70 percent of farmers won’t be able to afford all required fertilizers this year. And much more!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 gains in soybeans, corn, and wheat, the losses in cattle, and the mixed close in hogs.May corn $4.51 and ¼ up $.08 and 1/4May soybeans $11.67 up $.09May soybean meal $334.40 up $4.70May soybean oil 67.60 up 116 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.93 and ¾ up $.01 and 3/4June live cattle $251.07 down $.35June lean hogs $101.95 down $.50Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/Connect with Brownfield Ag News:» Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/» Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield» Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNewsSubscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News:➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY

As farmers plant spring wheat, durum, and barley, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Grant Harms says the weeds they’ll be dealing with throughout the growing season are similar to weeds seen in corn and soybeans. He tells Brownfield that Corteva offers crop protection solutions like Tolvera herbicide.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Access to capital is one of the biggest hurdles for young and beginning farmers—Brownfield’s Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican dig into how the Farm Service Agency is helping bridge that gap.Nebraska FSA State Executive Director Hilary Maricle and Farm Loan Specialist Paul Guenther break down the tools available for beginning producers, from operating loans to real estate financing and microloans.The conversation also explores how FSA works alongside commercial lenders, why partnerships matter in ag lending, and how programs are designed to support producers in their first 10 years of farming.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 supported soybeans and corn overnight, why wheat was mixed, and how cattle and hogs could start the midweek session. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's show features updates on:-An ag economist says the conflict in the Middle East could lead to a rise in interest rates over the next year.-The president of U.S. Custom Harvesters says widespread drought is having a significant impact on operations.-Some farmers say they’re continuing to assess how expenses are impacting their bottom lines.-USDA officials are criticizing fertilizer companies for idling production amid the conflict in the Middle East.And much more!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 and wheat, the losses in hogs and soybeans, and the mixed close for corn.May corn $4.43 up $.02 and 3/4May soybeans $11.58 down $.04 and 1/4May soybean meal $329.70 down $2.20May soybean oil 66.44 down 6 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.92 up $.09 and 3/4June live cattle $251.42 up $2.90June lean hogs $102.45 down $.67Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/Connect with Brownfield Ag News:» Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/» Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield» Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNewsSubscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News:➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIH

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

Today's show features reports on: -The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture says the agency is making significant investments in specialty crop research.-The co-director of the Ag and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M University says Congress is still talking about more farmer assistance.-Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says livestock producers need to be on high alert following the detection of New World screwworm just 90 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border. -U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says Congress needs to find solutions to rising input costs facing farmers and ranchers.And much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.