Brownfield Ag News

Headlines on today's show include:Creating opportunities for the next generation of cattle producersMarket rally likely to reduce some producer paymentsEl Nino could limit harvest windows across the MidwestFordyce on building domestic fertilizer productionInconsistent summer weather limits corn disease impactSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Headlines on today's show include:Trump signs beef executive orderWOTUS rule gets feedbackStormy summer leading to crop insurance reminders ahead of harvestHigher fuel and fertilizer costs pressure 2026 farm incomeSee 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 ag economist Charley Martinez, the director of the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management explore the latest in livestock market trends, including cattle prices, trade policies, and the impact of fuel costs on the industry.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 overnight losses in soybeans, the mixed trade in corn and wheat, and how cattle and hogs might trade ahead of Labor Day weekendSee 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 close in cattle Friday and the losses in corn, hogs, soybeans, and wheatSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Headlines on today's program include:· Unanswered questions about the Trump administration's plan to import up to 300,000 metric tons of beef· Farmer sentiment improves· Farmers reflect on the 2026 growing season· 2026 corn and soybean production could end up being highly regional· Drought expandsSee 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 pressured wheat, soybeans, and corn overnight, and how cattle and hogs could start the session.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 cattle and soybeans, the losses in hogs and wheat, and the mixed finish for cornSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Headlines on today's program include:· USDA rolls out its data modernization plan· The Ag bioeconomy and national security· Potential changes to the CRP program· Rising costs are making it harder for food banks to meet increased demand· Corn and soybean exportsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Confused by all the news surrounding the economy right now and how it affects you? In this episode, Compeer Economic Analyst Megan Roberts explains the factors currently impacting the economy and what this means for both rural communities and the rural housing market. If you're interested in buying or selling a home, or you just want to better understand how economic fluctuations are affecting life in rural America, this conversation will provide a timely summary of where things are right now in the economy, and where we might be headed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Beef is having a moment—and the next generation of consumers could have a lot to do with what comes next.On this episode of Brownfield's Next Gen Podcast, Lindsay Runft of Certified Angus Beef joins Kellan Heavican and Erin Anderson to unpack what younger consumers are looking for when they buy beef—and what those changing habits mean for the next generation of cattle producers.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 overnight losses in corn, soybeans, and wheat, along with what cattle and hogs will be watchingSee 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 losses in soybeans, the mixed moves for cattle, corn, and wheat, and the modest gains in hogsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Headlines on the latest episode of Agriculture Today on Brownfield include:· The USDA announces plan to increase producer confidence · Coverage of the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa· This week's heat wave on crop conditions· Iowa's first case of red crown rot confirmedSee 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 overnight move in soybeans, the dip in corn, the mixed trade in wheat, and how cattle and hogs could openSee 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 day's gains in soybeans, corn, and wheat, the losses in cattle, and the mixed close in hogsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Headlines on the latest episode of Agriculture Today on Brownfield include:A preview of this week's Farm Progress Show in Boone, IowaCredit conditions remain tight as bankruptcies continue to riseThe latest USDA crop conditions reports from across the MidwestA check-in from the Nebraska State FairIllinois cash rents expected to decline slightly…maybeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how decisions in Washington shape the tools you use on your farm. This week, Brownfield's Carah Hart talks with David Wasserman of the Cook Political Report about what the 2026 elections could mean for control of Congress and the future of ag policy, including the farm bill. 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 overnight losses in wheat, the mostly lower trade in soybeans and corn, and how cattle and hogs could start the last trading day of August 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 Monday's gains in cattle, corn, and hogs, the losses in wheat, and the mixed close for soybeansSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What would make an experienced bowhunter put down modern equipment and pick up a traditional longbow?In this episode of the Outdoor Adventures Podcast, host Brent Barnett sits down with Iowa outdoorsman Caleb Drake to discuss his journey into traditional archery ahead of the upcoming deer season.Caleb shares what inspired him to make the switch to a longbow, the challenges he's faced while learning instinctive shooting, and the countless hours of practice required to become proficient with traditional equipment.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stories on this episode include:-The nation's largest ag cooperative, CHS, is partnering with a major phosphate fertilizer producer to build a fertilizer production facility in Louisiana by the end of the decade.-A market analyst says the rally in corn heading into harvest is unusual. -A pair of farmers say they're frustrated by the lack of clarity surrounding the Trump administration's biofuels policy. -A fourth-generation Alabama farmer says implementing the 4R nutrient stewardship strategy has helped improve fertilizer efficiency on his operation. 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 Mississippi State University Extension ag economist Josh Maples discuss recent trends in cattle and beef markets, impacts of trade policies, drought conditions, and market uncertainties. They provide essential insights for producers and industry stakeholders navigating volatile market conditions.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 overnight trade in wheat, soybeans, and corn, along with how cattle and hogs could end the weekSee 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 Friday gains in wheat, soybeans, hogs, and corn, and the end-of-the-week decline in cattleSee 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 CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation says increased dairy processing in the U.S. is helping increase demand for producers. -Some Iowa producers are urging Congress to address Proposition 12 as lawmakers work toward a new five-year farm bill.-The recent runup in commodity prices is providing opportunity for farmers to mitigate some risk. -A market analyst says some Northern Plains farmers are starting to back off from making aggressive crop sales ahead of harvest.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 mostly higher overnight trade in wheat, the profit taking in corn and soybeans, and how cattle and hogs could open.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, soybeans, and wheat, the lower trade in corn, and the mixed finish for hogsSee 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:-Some ag groups are asking President Trump to reverse a proposed plan to import beef that he says would lower prices for consumers. -A California cattle feeder says the reopening of the border to live cattle imports from Mexico is a welcome first step. -An ag economist says global export and shipping challenges could continue to be supportive for the U.S. wheat complex.-An eastern Iowa farmer says USDA's effort to gather producer feedback could help improve agricultural data collection.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 overnight trade in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and how cattle and hogs could open at midweek.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if getting a four-year ag degree didn't mean leaving your community—or your operation?On this week's episode of Brownfield's Next Gen Podcast, Kellan Heavican and Erin Anderson sit down with Jason Ellis and Sydney Flax of Kansas State University to talk about K-State's new bachelor's degree in diversified agriculture.The program is designed to give students a broad foundation across agriculture while allowing them to build expertise in areas like crops, animal science, business, leadership and communications.#ageducation #NextGen #agricultureSee 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 wheat, soybeans, hogs, and corn, along with the mostly higher finish for cattleSee 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:-An ag economist says he doesn't expect much relief from high diesel prices anytime soon. -The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says diesel prices are eroding margins for cattle producers.-There's potential for some corn and soybean varieties to be in tight supply next year. -U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is criticizing the Trump administration for temporarily easing restrictions on imported beef.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 of Innovations in Agriculture, Markus Braaten, senior technical agronomist at Yara North America talks with Brownfield anchor/reporter Carah Hart. The topic: Did it Pay? Measuring Nutrient Efficiency. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Facing challenges that threaten yield potential is a constant battle for farmers and their crops. In this Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update, agronomist Craig Langemeier says the company's latest genetics provide farmers with a selection of hybrids for all conditions. 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 overnight declines in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and how cattle and hogs might start the sessionSee 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 cattle and hogs, the gains in corn and soybeans, and the mixed close for wheatSee 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: -US Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says she supports President Trump's proposal to temporarily ease restrictions on imported beef.-Some members of Iowa's congressional delegation are raising concerns about President Trump's proposal to temporarily increase imported beef supplies.-A dairy market analyst says recent closures of beef processing plants are pressuring producer profitability.-The Trump administration is updating its guidelines for federal school meal programs to incorporate food raised by U.S. farmers and ranchers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Pork director of public policy and strategy Lauren Servick says producers can participate in an on-farm sustainability report and qualify for a grant. Minnesota Pork president Todd Selvick, a pig farmer from southern Minnesota, says he's completed the report and sees several practical benefits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how decisions in Washington shape the tools you use on your farm. This week, Brownfield's Carah Hart talks with Don Hannaford of Rural Minds about financial stress in farm country, rural mental health, and how federal policy can help address those challenges. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the growing season nears the finish line, Brevant Seeds retail sales agronomist Brianna Gehrig says farmers in northwestern Illinois dealt with a wet spring and rainy June. She tells Brownfield growers can use those challenges to help make strategic seed selections for next year. 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 overnight gains in corn and wheat, why soybeans were down, and how cattle and hogs could openSee 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 Monday's gains in corn, the losses in cattle and soybeans, and the mixed finishes for hogs and wheatSee 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 impact of President Trump's announcement on beef imports, the August Livestock Slaughter data, and Friday's Cattle on Feed report. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Headlines on today's episode include:- Trump's plan: “It's a terrible idea”- Former ag leaders increase calls for Congressional action on farm economic crisis- Optimism about a Canadian trade deal- Corn futures move above $5- The latest Cattle On Feed numbersSee 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 overnight declines in corn, soybeans, and wheat, and how cattle and hogs could openSee 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 Friday's gains in soybeans, corn, and hogs, the mixed finish for cattle, and the losses in wheatSee 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:-Keystone Cooperative's senior technical agronomist says this year's record-breaking rainfall could have an impact on the 2026 crop.-From farm policy and industry concerns, to a longstanding fair tradition, ag was front and center at the Missouri Governor's Ham Breakfast. -An ag economist says managing risk starts with understanding farm financials.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 overnight gains in wheat, soybeans, and corn, and what might move cattle and hogs at the openSee 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 corn and mixed closes in cattle, hogs, soybeans, and wheatSee 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's Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says the USMCA review process has had both successes and challenges.-The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says the closure of a Tyson beef processing facility in the western part of the state is another example of consolidation's negative impact on agriculture. -An American Farm Bureau economist is eyeing a small window for Congress to provide certainty for agriculture.-A new digital platform could help farmers make more informed management decisions in corn and soybeans.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.