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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the day's gains in cattle, the losses in corn and wheat, and the mixed finishes for soybeans and hogs.

March corn $4.39 and ¾ down $.01

January soybeans $10.71 and ¾ down $.05

January soybean meal $303.50 up $1.00

January soybean oil 49.48 down 59 points

March Chicago wheat $5.20 and ¾ down $.08 and 1/2

February live cattle $230.55 up $1.00

February lean hogs $83.85 down $.67

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Lauren Louden was chosen as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field, court, and track. In school, Lauren participates in volleyball, wrestling, cheer, track, and trap shooting. She is also involved in FFA, band, yearbook, and the National Honor Society. Lauren loves being able to compete because it shows the payoff of her hard work during practice. She enjoys participating in tournaments and meets, as well as the environment it creates. She makes sure to celebrate everyone's success because she knows how hard they have worked. In her community, Lauren is very involved in her church, helping younger kids with Vacation Bible School in the summer and during their Christmas program. She also volunteers with the county fair, helping in the kitchen, serving ice cream, and cleaning up trash. She has also helped with the fair games, doing trial runs to make sure they work. To Lauren, agriculture means providing people with the essentials needed to survive, including food, water, shelter, and clothing. She emphasizes that agriculture extends far beyond farming and livestock to include many roles such as marketing, transportation, and forestry. She knows agriculture is a collective effort involving many jobs and constant trial and error to meet the needs of a growing population. It is a way of life that requires adaptability, innovation, and collaboration, allowing people to feel fulfilled by helping others every day. Lauren plans to attend Iowa State University to study event management. She is also interested in helping with the Iowa State Fair, state and national FFA conventions, and completing mission work in other countries.

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Missouri Soybeans Director of Licensing and Commercialization Bryan Stobaugh says work continues on several tolerance projects, like a Soybean Cyst Nematode resistant genetic trait for soybeans and the U.S. Soybean Genetics Collaborative. Listen to this Spotlight on Soybeans to learn more!

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

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Compeer Financial Senior Real Estate Appraiser Bill Meixner shares insights into farmland values and market trends across southwest Wisconsin as 2025 comes to a close. He discusses the region’s diverse land types, from highly productive cropland to increasingly sought-after recreational properties. Find out more about the growing role of investors, rising land rents, and the influence of auctions in this episode of Appraisal Report.

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Jesse Vierstraete was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his dedication and commitment on and off the field. In school, Jesse participates in football, basketball, baseball, and ACTS (Against Alcohol, Tobacco, Chemicals, and Substances). He says he loves being part of a team and challenging himself through these activities. He sees it as being a part of something bigger than himself. Jesse volunteers at various community events with the football team while also being a projectionist at his church. Jesse sees agriculture as hard work and finds it very rewarding. He helps on his family’s farm during the spring and has developed a great work ethic through his work. Jesse plans to attend Southwest Minnesota State University to study business and play football.

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John Steeke was chosen as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion to his school and community. John participates in fishing and wrestling, as well as FFA. He loves meeting new people and sharing ideas, especially through FFA, where he can talk to people about agriculture. John is a dedicated member of his community, helping at his church and at the county fair. To John, agriculture isn’t just the people in the fields, but also the people in the labs and the offices. He believes that agriculture is the key to a better future, and to achieve it, we all need to work together. John plans on getting his CDL after school and wants to own his own farm in the future. 

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Ty Oyen has been named a Beck’s Player with Heart due to his dedication to his school, community, and the agriculture industry. Ty has spent his entire life farming. He doesn't see it as a job, but instead as a lifestyle that he will never give up. After football practice, he goes straight to the field. When he's asked about it, he says farming is not work to him and that he enjoys it a lot. Ty is the captain of the football team, a team leader in basketball, and participates in track. He is also part of FFA and FBLA. Ty enjoys the teamwork aspect of these activities, as everyone gets along and works together towards one goal. Ty is involved in several community activities, including with his church. He and his brother are often called on by their pastor if the church requires manual labor. His family also acts as their area's mechanics, so Ty often helps diagnose and fix farm equipment. Ty plans to attend South Dakota State University to study ag business and play football.

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Shawn Holten was selected as Beck’s Player with Heart because of his involvement and dedication to his school, sports, and community. Shawn is involved in basketball, football, track, the National Honor Society, and 4-H. Shawn is a leader on and off the field. Between being a captain for his basketball and track teams and having served as president and vice president of 4-H, there is no doubt that his peers see him as someone to look up to. He loves being able to help his teammates improve athletically and as people. He believes that the competition and the drive to improve have shaped him into a better person. Shawn is very active in his community too, volunteering his time with community-wide cleanups, at nursing homes, blood drives, and with the Special Olympics. To Shawn, agriculture is what drives his community. Through 4-H, he teaches people about his swine project and the importance of agriculture during the county fair. Shawn also has a lot of great memories growing up on a small farm. Working with animals, helping his grandpa restore tractors, and driving in the fields have helped Shawn grow an appreciation for the craft. His goal is to go to college for business management and later sell insurance. He also wishes to later return to take over his family's farm.    

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As a Beck’s Player with Heart, Brittany Reilly shows her dedication and passion on and off the court and field. She is a committed multi-sport athlete, participating in basketball, volleyball, and softball, and she enjoys helping younger athletes as a youth sports mentor. She is also active in her FFA chapter, where she continues to build leadership skills and stay connected to agriculture. To Brittany, high school sports are about teamwork, friendships, and pride. She loves the sense of belonging that comes from being part of a team and feels honored to wear her school’s name across her chest, knowing not everyone has the same opportunities. Her impact extends far beyond athletics. She plays an important role in her church as a Sunday school teacher, nursery leader, and volunteer for Vacation Bible School. She also mentors at the Special Final Drive during the county fair and helps with her sister’s fire department's picnic. Growing up on a farm has helped shape Brittany's values. Caring for show pigs and working with crops has taught her responsibility, patience, and appreciation for the generations before her. After graduation, Brittany plans to attend Edgewood University to study elementary education with a minor in special education, while continuing her basketball career.

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