Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the early losses in cattle and hogs, the modestly higher open in soybeans and wheat, and the mixed start for corn.

Soybeans and corn are watching the harvest

Wheat is finding some support

Cattle are pressured by a lower close in beef

Hogs continue to question demand

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Headlines on today’s episode include:

-The northward movement of NWS is alarming

-Senate Ag Committee republicans meet to discuss “bridge” payments

-Summer of trade agreements builds demand for beef, pork markets

-Farm equipment sector faces numerous pressures

-State food labeling laws could cost households thousands, industry tells DOJ

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

December corn $4.26 and ¼ up $.04 and 1/2

November soybeans $10.12 up $.01

October soybean meal $275.10 down $3.80

October soybean oil 49.35 up 16 points

December Chicago wheat $5.20 and ½ up $.09 and 3/4

October live cattle $235.60 down $1.55

October lean hogs $100.52 up $1.72

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In this Pods for Profit, Michigan State University Extension’s soybean educator Eric Anderson joins us with recommendations for farmers to bring in the most beans possible.

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Headlines on today’s episode include:

-NWS detected less than 70 miles from the US border

-Trump meets with Xi Jinping

-Record U.S. corn crop looms, but export strength offers price support

-Craig wants to avoid another E15 failure

-Disease pressure rises as harvest approaches in Ohio

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Samantha Sheffer was chosen as a Beck's Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field and track. Samantha plays soccer and track and field, and participates in cheerleading, saying these sports promote a community that feels like family. She enjoys the competitive atmosphere and bus rides, and her involvement has allowed her to meet new people, make new memories, and find new opportunities. Samantha says that through high school sports, she can better understand the importance of teamwork and constructive development. She is proud to represent her school and her community. In school, she is also involved in several activities, such as FFA, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, student council, IHSAA District Leadership Delegate, and Social Studies Academic Team. Samantha believes agriculture is the backbone of not only America, but also the entire world. It involves farming, engineering, and science to succeed. Advancements in technology and research allow farmers to cultivate better yields, resulting in healthier options. Samantha is very involved in her community, volunteering with United Way, the Salvation Army, and the school clothing closet. She is also in Girl Scouts and is a Miss Gibson County Fair Sweetheart. Samantha has been part of 4-H for nine years, where she acts as a camp counselor, board representative for her county, and is part of its Junior Leaders club. Samantha hopes to play soccer in college and wants to study agriculture or environmental science.

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Gordon Ayers was selected as a Beck's Player with Heart because of his involvement and dedication to his school, sports, and community. Gordon plays basketball and competes in track and field, in which he throws shot put and discus. He enjoys the competition in high school sports, appreciates the bonds created with his teammates, and loves being able to work together as a team. Gordon is also involved in his school's FFA chapter, where he has been an officer for two years and earned his State FFA Degree. Through FFA, he is able to meet new people and has learned responsibility, confidence, and leadership. He also likes to raise and show both goats and dairy beef feeders, and competes in career development events such as ag sales and soil judging. Agriculture is an important aspect of Gordon's life and runs deep in his family. His grandpa is a third-generation farmer and raises corn, soybeans, wheat, and beef cattle to sell through his family's meat market. Gordon takes pride in keeping the tradition alive, inspired to keep the same work ethic and dedication in his own work when raising livestock and showing his animals. He knows it's hard work and that nothing comes easy, but the effort he puts in always pays off. Gordon is a nine-year 4-H member, has been part of his county's Junior Fair Board for two years, and served on the Royalty Court this past summer. After high school, Gordon plans to attend Bowling Green State University and major in finance through the College of Business.

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Austin Schneider was selected as a Beck's Player with Heart because of his involvement and dedication to his school, sports, and community. Austin enjoys playing baseball and football, and is also involved in FFA, where he participates in the Welding CDE and tractor drive. Austin is also part of 4-H, Junior Leaders, and a rabbit ambassador. He shows his passion for agriculture through different aquaculture and greenhouse projects, and through an FFA trip to Ireland, where he was able to learn about international agriculture. Austin gives back to his community through his time with the local fire department and also helps local farmers when needed, whether it's stacking hay, planting, maintenance, or harvest. As he became more involved with the agriculture industry, Austin has grown to enjoy the work that goes into it. He has always enjoyed helping his grandma out at Stoney Creek Genetics and with their pigs. The more he helps farmers, the more he believes that the world needs more of them. Austin wants to become a field technician for John Deere and help other farmers. He also wants to stay involved in the local fire department, as he is a fourth-generation firefighter. 

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Beau Burns was nominated as a Beck's Player with Heart for his dedication and commitment on and off the field, court, and track. In school, Beau plays football, basketball, golf, track, and baseball, and is part of his school's National Honor Society. Beau enjoys being involved in school sports because he likes spending time with his friends, the camaraderie he feels with his peers, the competition, and the feeling of winning. Beau volunteers at different youth sports programs, including flag football, youth basketball, and baseball clinics. He is also involved in his church, acting as an acolyte/liturgist, and helps around the community through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Center Youth Group. Beau has a tremendous amount of respect for farmers and everything they do. He is surrounded by people who farm, and he has worked with a local farmer and his cattle herd. Beau witnesses the hard work and dedication they portray every day to provide the country with food. In the future, Beau plans to play football and baseball at a four-year college and wants to major in either exercise science or education.

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