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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher starts for hogs, soybeans, corn, and wheat, and the opening losses in cattle.» Soybeans and corn are wary about long-term weather» Wheat is seeing short covering support» Cattle are waiting for the rest of the week's direct business» Hogs are up on this week's trend in porkLearn 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/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445eBrownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
American biofuel manufacturers will use over half of all the soybean oil produced in the U.S. next year. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Onida, SD grower Chuck Todd says his sunflowers look good. They are at the 8-leaf stage and the stands are good. National Sunflower AssociationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Consumers want to know how their beef is produced. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early gains in hogs, the losses in wheat and cattle, and the mixed opens for soybeans and corn.» Soybeans and corn are watching development weather» Wheat is monitoring harvest and development conditions» Cattle are pressured by Wednesday's drop in beef» Hogs have early support from Wednesday's higher move in porkLearn 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/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445eBrownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.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 gains in soybeans and hogs, the losses in wheat, and the mixed finishes for corn and cattle.» September corn $4.02 down $.03 and 1/4» August soybeans $10.21 and ½ up $.08» August soybean meal $268.70 up $.30» August soybean oil 56.22 up 140 points» September Chicago wheat $5.33 and ½ down $.07 and 3/4» August live cattle $223.67 down $.22» August lean hogs $105.82 up $1.40Learn 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/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445eBrownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The runoff forecast for the Missouri River above Sioux City, Iowa, for the rest of this year is currently 74 percent of the average, or 19.1 million acre-feet. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides the latest in progress and condition ratings for the nation's spring wheat crop for the period ending July 13. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
USDA has announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can now enroll in the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program. The sign-up runs to Aug. 8, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Declining labor force participation, lower birth rates and a collapse in net migration are combining to squeeze the U.S. labor supply. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Stranz serves as Vice President of Advocacy for the National Farmers Union. Stranz discusses the National Farmers Union's perspective on this legislation. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tariffs and other trade issues were top of mind for cattle producers and other beef industry leaders attending the Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting in San Diego. U.S. Meat Export FederationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
South Dakota State University Extension is offering free, on-site livestock water testing services to farmers and ranchers across the state. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures and precipitation nearly nationwide continues as the predominant weather pattern for the week of July 15 - 21. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Biofuel supporters are giving testimony before the Environmental Protection Agency on its proposed 2026 and 2027 Renewable Volume Obligations. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The nation's hog herd may be about to expand. Jason Franken from the University of Missouri says that because feed costs are the primary component of hog production, the hog-to-corn ratio can be used as an indicator of potential breeding herd expansion. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June runoff in the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa, was 3.3 million acre-feet, 60 percent of the average. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Patrick DeHaan of Gasbuddy.com says the Trump Administration's change in relationship with OPEC allowed for more oil production, which he called a game-changer. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over the July 6th crop condition ratings for soybeans. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
American Farmland Trust awarded $2,820,250 in grants to 208 farmers and ranchers across the country through the 2025 Brighter Future Fund programs. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Renewable Fuels Association reports ethanol production in the United States continues to grow, with actual production climbing and capacity utilization at about 90 percent. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A product using the label “dairy-free butter” is causing concern within the dairy industry. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kent Bacus, serves as the executive director of government affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Bacus says the One Big Beautiful Bill has several positives for cattle producers. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Exports of U.S. beef and pork to China saw dramatic declines in May due to both tariff and non-tariff trade issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early losses in soybeans and wheat and the mixed opens for corn, cattle, and hogs.» Soybeans and corn continue to monitor development weather» Wheat is watching the winter crop harvest pace» Cattle are waiting for direct business» Hogs are adjusting spreadsLearn 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/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445eBrownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.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 modest gains in corn and hogs, the mixed close in wheat, the mostly higher finish for cattle, and the losses in soybeans.» September corn $3.99 and ¼ up $.01 and 1/4» August soybeans $10.09 down $.12 and 1/4» August soybean meal $269.40 down $1.30» August soybean oil 53.29 down 82 points» September Chicago wheat $5.47 down ¾ cent» August live cattle $219.77 down $.20» August lean hogs $107.22 up $.45Learn 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/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445eBrownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says among key ag provisions, the bill strengthens the producer safety net by investing in modifications to the Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage commodity programs that are more responsive to the current economic environment. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bunge Global SA completed its takeover of Glencore Plc-backed Viterra, a move that will help the combined businesses better compete with larger rivals like Cargill Inc. and Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. as the crop-trading sector faces a downturn in profits. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The dryness should be good for harvest progress, but at some point, the weather will get too dry and start to cause problems. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher close in cattle, the losses in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and the mostly lower finish for hogs.» September corn $3.98 down $.05 and 1/2» August soybeans $10.21 and ¼ down $.10 and 1/4» August soybean meal $270.70 down $1.50» August soybean oil 54.11 up 17 points» September Chicago wheat $5.47 and ¾ down ¾ cent» August live cattle $219.97 up $4.07» August lean hogs $106.77 down $.32Learn 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/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445eBrownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.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 losses in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and the mixed opens for cattle and hogs. » Soybeans and corn are watching development weather» Wheat is focused on the winter wheat harvest» Cattle are waiting for direct business» Hogs continue to question sustained demandLearn 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/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445eBrownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
As the wheat harvest is in full swing, U.S. Wheat Associates is promoting American wheat to overseas buyers. Groups from Ecuador, Japan, Korea, and the Philippines will be in the U.S. to observe harvest in wheat fields across rural America. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Growth Energy says Americans will potentially save over $10.1 billion in fuel costs this summer thanks to an emergency waiver issued this year by the Environmental Protection Agency. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures and near to above normal precipitation are in the weather forecast for the period of July 8 - 14. SOUNDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
North Dakota State University Extension and University of Minnesota Extension have partnered with the Livestock Marketing Information Center and Oklahoma State University Extension to provide a sheep and goat market outlook webinar. The webinar begins at 7 p.m. CDT on July 9.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service reminds Americans to declare their independence from foodborne illness during the holiday weekend. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
According to Statistics Canada data, Canadian farmers planted 73,900 acres of sunflowers this spring, which is up 23 percent from 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers says food safety recommendations for July 4 cookout foods depend on the location of your holiday cookout. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drew Courtney farms in the Oakes area and talks more about the spring and the need for some heat to push the soybean crop along.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jeff Stachler, NDSU Extension Cropping Systems Specialist at the Carrington Research Extension Center, discusses how this year's small grains, corn and soybean crops are progressing in central North Dakota. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
While trade talks with Canada are back on following Canada's announcement it will rescind a digital services tax, there are still ag trade concerns as U.S. Meat Export Federation Vice President of Economic Analysis Erin Borror explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chief Economist Seth Meyer discusses what is left for corn and soybean acreage to be planted, per USDA's June Acreage Report. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tensions in the Middle East have raised significant concerns about the price and availability of fertilizers and fertilizer inputs in recent weeks NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Producers in local Farm Service Agency areas have until August First to submit nominations for positions on their local FSA County Committees. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
According to the June 30 Acreage Report from USDA, corn planted acreage is up five percent from 2024. Compared with last year, planted acreage is expected to be up or unchanged in 41 of the 48 estimating States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brazil is harvesting a large second-corn crop and celebrating a record yield of 95 bushels an acre. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beef continues to be the bright spot in agriculture in 2025 with record-high prices for producers, but one analyst is reminding producers that it won’t last forever. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says continued above normal temperatures nationwide will be coupled above normal precipitation for much of the country for the period of July 1 – 7th. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The cost of feeding a crowd this July 4th will be about the same as last year, when shoppers saw a record high cost. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at current extreme heat events over corn and soybean growing areas, and what impacts may have occurred. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.