Brownfield Ag News

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the lower overnight moves in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and how cattle and hogs could open

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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at Tuesday's higher move for hogs, the mixed finish in soybeans, and the losses in cattle, corn, and wheat.

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Stories on this episode include:

-Cattle placed into feedyards in August were down 9 percent from last year. 

-The chief marketing strategist with Zaner Ag Hedge says he wants more clarity on China’s $17 billion U.S. ag purchase commitment as the two countries meet this week.

-An agricultural economist with the University of Illinois says the pre-harvest market rally can be attributed to several factors. 

-Importers from more than a dozen countries are in the U.S. this week as part of a U.S. Dry Bean Council’s buyers’ mission.

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FCS Financial Vice President of Ag and Rural Lending Scott Schaumburg says cattle producers should take a closer look at input costs and feed resources as they head into a potentially riskier period for the cattle market. Schaumburg says lines of credit can help producers take advantage of purchasing opportunities, and FCS Financial offers different loan products designed for different classes of cattle. Learn more about FCS Financial at MyFCSFinancial.com.

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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 Scott Irwin at the University of Illinois about record-high diesel prices, what’s driving them, and how biofuels policy could help ease costs at the pump. 

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Brooke Mueller has been named as a Wyffels Corn Belt Award winner due to her commitment to her school, community, and the agriculture industry. To Brooke, those in the agriculture industry work tirelessly to provide food for people across the world, shaping the economy and promoting how agriculture supports communities everywhere. She shows cattle and helps on her family farm, developing time management skills to become a reliable helping hand. Brooke is involved in basketball and track & field teams, student council, FFA, the National Honor Society, and participates in her school’s musical. She loves having the opportunity to make new connections with her peers to create lasting memories through these activities. Brooke also helps in her community with service projects, such as food stands, food drives, and cleanups, through 4-H club and her FFA chapter. Brooke plans to attend a 4-year college to study agribusiness or ag engineering and continue being part of the dairy industry.

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Tyler Heinje has been named as a Wyffels Corn Belt Award winner due to his commitment to his school, community, and the agriculture industry. To Tyler, the agriculture industry is both tradition and acts as a driving force throughout the world. He is involved in basketball, football, baseball, track, student council, FFA, the National Honor Society, FCA, and 4-H. Tyler enjoys the competitive edge when participating in sports. He also values the friendships he has made with his teammates and competitors from across South Dakota. Tyler helps in his community through his local church, Awanna Youth Group, and other community service projects. He plans to continue his studies with agribusiness and marketing and is interested in college athletics.

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As a Wyffels Corn Belt Award winner, Logan Wilson shows his passion and commitment through involvement in his school, community, and the agriculture industry. Logan currently plays football, competes in track & field, and is part of the National Honor Society (NHS), saying he loves competing alongside some of his best friends. Logan is involved in his community through his football team and helps with community service projects in the NHS. He has also become an Eagle Scout, signifying his integrity, personal accountability, and service to those around him. To Logan, the agriculture industry has a huge impact on humans, animals, and environment, exemplifying its importance to everyone, everywhere. After high school, Logan plans to attend Wayne State College to continue both his academic and athletic career.

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As a Wyffels Corn Belt Award winner, Kade Wigern shows his passion and commitment through his involvement in his school, community, and the agriculture industry. Kade currently plays football, basketball, golf, and participates in FFA, saying he enjoys the bond he builds with his teammates. From the high energy of team sports to the individual focus, these activities have taught Kade how to lead by example, resilience, and discipline. Kade is very involved in his community through his local church and FFA. He also volunteers his time to help at the cemetery. Through FFA, Kade has learned firsthand how important ag is to the local area. To him, agriculture hard work responsibility, and community, putting in the hard work and having pride in the results. After high school, Kade plans to attend South Dakota State University to study agronomy.

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Cacey Shorter was selected as a winner of the Wyffels Corn Belt Award because of her involvement and hard work in school, sports, and throughout her community. Cacey is a catcher/utility on her school’s varsity softball team and is involved in FFA, the National Honor Society, FCA, student council, and other clubs and leadership activities. Through these opportunities, Cacey has learned a lot about teamwork, perseverance, and how to handle success and failure. She enjoys meeting other people, working together towards a common goal, and serving her school and community. Cacey is very active in her community and believes it’s about taking action when you see someone in need. She has volunteered her time with different organizations, such as Toys for Tots, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and Riley Children’s Hospital. Cacey has also supported food pantries, tornado relief efforts, and helped with service projects through FFA and her school. To Cacey, agriculture represents family, community, and the work people put in every day to provide food and other resources. After growing up in a rural community and raising equine, she has learned how important agriculture is to the people around her and to everyone’s future. She understands that we need to take care of the land and continue to support farmers. Now that she sees farmland being sold off to make room for data centers, she believes learning about agriculture is more important than ever. After high school, Cacey plans to continue her education at Lees McRae University to pursue a degree in physical therapy and join the equine team.

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