Brownfield Ag News

Beth Bowles, Director of Missouri Farm Bureau Health Plans, joins us to discuss a new, affordable health coverage option now available for Missourians. Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) Health Plans are designed for individuals, families, the self-employed, and rural communities, offering flexible coverage levels, deductibles, co-pays, preventive care benefits, and access to both in-network and out-of-network providers.

Membership in Missouri Farm Bureau is required to be eligible for coverage, but becoming a member is a simple and inexpensive process. MOFB Health Plans do not follow a traditional open enrollment period—members can request quotes year-round. Enrollment for the new plans opens January 1, 2026, with coverage effective as early as February 1, 2026.

Bowles also emphasizes that once enrolled, coverage will not be canceled or non-renewed due to a major health issue that develops after signup.

To learn more about Missouri Farm Bureau Health Plans, contact your local Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance agent or visit MOFBHealthPlans.com for full plan details, tools, and updates.

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Headlines on today’s episode include:

-University of Illinois confirms first U.S. case of glufosinate-resistant waterhemp

-2025 a mixed year for agriculture

-Economist says ag trade deficit remains a concern in 2026 despite latest USDA report

-Despite good hog prices, high construction costs are limiting new barn growth for pork producers

-ICA focuses on building the next generation of Iowa cattle producers

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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed start to the week for cattle, hogs, and wheat, along with the losses in soybeans and corn.

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In this Spotlight on Soybeans, hear from Missouri Soybeans CEO, Casey Wasser, who says the state’s soybean crush remains strong. Listen now to learn more!

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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight losses in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and what could move cattle and hogs at the open.

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Headlines on today’s episode include:

-Wins in the biofuels industry

-Volatility continues in the cattle markets

-Financial health helps transition planning

-Diving deeper into Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling 

-Investing in H5N1 research 

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Brownfield's Meghan Grebner has your look at the lower close for soybeans and the mixed finish for corn and wheat in our closing Market Minute.

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Brownfield's Meghan Grebner has a look at what to watching coming out of the Christmas holiday.

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Headlines on today’s episode include:

-Trees for Troops is on pace for a record-setting season

- A closer look at the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report

-Sorghum can help improve diets 

-Finalizing trade agreements could boost ag economy

-Bridge payments aren’t the solution

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Headlines on today’s episode include:

-High beef prices not deterring foreign buyers

-Drone applicator weighs in on new FCC regs

-Trees for Troops programs delivers more than 19,000 trees

Cattle on Feed numbers what they likely mean for herd expansion  

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