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Ava Wagner was chosen as a Beck's Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field and court. In school, Ava participates in the National Honor Society, FFA, Key Club, and student council, and plays volleyball, basketball, and softball. She is also involved in Educators Rising, Sources of Strength, and is a class officer. Through these activities, Ava has learned the importance of dedication, hard work, discipline, teamwork, empathy, and good sportsmanship that she will carry throughout her life. She enjoys all the lessons she has learned and the bonds she's created, connecting on a personal level with peers to help with whatever they may need. In her community, Ava is active in her church, where she is a member of St. Ann's Catholic Women's group, the Marquette County Teen Court, and the Pardeeville Girls Club, where she helps lead volleyball and basketball camps and referees. She is also helping the Pardeeville Library with their garden and is participating in her school's community service cord, where participants complete 50 hours of service every year and 200 hours total. To Ava, agriculture means hard work, dedication, leadership, inclusiveness, and pride. In her FFA chapter, she has shown steers and chicken at the fair and participated in PLETS (Plant Pets). AG Safety Day, and Elementary Ag Day. Through these and carious other activities, Ava has gained leadership qualities and takes pride in what she does. She says it's important to include as many people as possible in everything they do so they can learn more about agriculture, as it is the backbone of America. Ava plans to attend college and participate in D-3 level basketball. She wants to study physical education and promote healthy lifestyles, support children, and make a positive impact on children's lives.

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Katelyn Gebhart was selected as a Beck's Player with Heart because of her involvement and dedication to her school, sports, and community. Katelyn plays volleyball and participates in trap shooting, saying she loves making close friendships and receiving community support. As captain, she wants to lead by example and show younger members a positive attitude, a hard work ethic, good character, and how to pick teammates up. Katelyn has learned how to trust, encourage, and rely on others, as well as life skills such as perseverance, responsibility, and leadership. In school, Katelyn is involved in the Lemmon EMT Cadet Program, the Academic Olympic team, Close-Up, and Travel Club. She currently serves as vice president of student council, president of the National Honor Society, president of her FFA chapter, and is the senior class vice president. Katelyn is very dedicated to her community, volunteering at multiple organizations, shelters, nursing homes, and youth sports events. She is a member of 4-H, a Junior Beef Ambassador, a representative on the National Youth Leadership Council for the NRECA, the Overall Top Range Hand for the National Society of Range Management for South Dakota, and currently works as a CNA at a local nursing home. From building fences after fires to serving food at banquets, Katelyn has developed a passion for helping others. She has gained the support and respect of her community through her volunteering and by being a good role model for youth. Agriculture has always been a way of life, as she was born and raised on a ranch. Katelyn learned how to work hard and to persevere through tough times. It has also provided her with many valuable opportunities where she gained helpful life skills such as public speaking, dedication, and responsibility. Agriculture is the backbone of her community, and she is proud to be a part of it. Katelyn plans to attend South Dakota State University's nursing program to receive her RN and BSN degree. She wants to pursue a Family Nurse Practitioner degree and work in a rural clinic while continuing to work on the ranch with her family.

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Lydia Martens has been named a Beck's Player with Heart due to her dedication to her school, community, and the agriculture industry. To Lydia, agriculture means much more than planting crops. It bring her family closer together as they work side by side in the fields or around the farm. She says it teaches her the importance of teamwork and patience, and keeps them grounded in their values. Lydia participates in volleyball as the captain, basketball, and softball. She is also part of the National Honor Society, student council, FFA, peer tutoring, choir, and is a Choose to Be Nice Ambassador. Lydia loves the community's involvement in high school sports and activities. She enjoys being on the floor and feeling the love and support from the community, as well as being on the other side of it and planning events to bring everyone together. Lydia participates in her community through community ed volleyball, basketball, and softball camps. She is also Nicollet Royalty, where she helps with various kids activities, fish fries, and breakfasts and lends a hand in restoring local wildlife by planting trees. Lydia wants to continue in academics and aims to become a physical therapist.

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Sydney Giese was chosen as a Beck's Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the range. Sydney participates in trap shooting, during which she has learned that patience is key and how to not let little things get under her skin. She was also elected as MACCRAY FFA's president, where she can be someone younger members can look up to. Being a part of FFA has taught her a lot about hard work, leadership, and agriculture. In her community, Sydney helps with the Sacred Heart Christmas and the Sacred Heart Fire Department Smelt Feed traditions. Sydney is also active in her church, where she has been an altar server for 10 years and helps teach first and second grade Sunday School. Agriculture has always been a part of Sydney's life, from helping her dad feed the cows at 7 years old to spending 16+ hours on the tractor. It has taught her how to improvise when a problem arises and problem-solve, which is useful in every aspect of life. Sydney plans to go to college to major in agri-business and minor in farm operations and management. After college, she hopes to work in marketing in sales, and on her family's farm. 

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This week Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and University of Kentucky's Kenny Burdine dig into the Cattle on Feed data from the USDA, the dynamics of the cattle market, focusing on recent trends, the influence of bearish sentiments, and the significant impact of packing plant capacity on cattle prices.

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Our broadcast team is on the ground this week at the 2025 NAFB Convention in Kansas City. On this special edition of the show – we’ll hear interviews conducted by members of our team. Nicole Heslip talks with William Loux from the U.S. Dairy Export Council and National Milk Producers Federation, Jared White interviews Ed Elfman from the American Bankers Association, and Brent Barnett sits down with Iowa farmer Tim Meyer for a harvest update.

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

December corn $4.25 and ½ down $.01

January soybeans $11.25 up $.02 and 1/2

December soybean meal $315.10 up $1.10

December soybean oil 50.26 down 40 points

December Chicago wheat $5.27 unchanged

December live cattle $214.45 down $.27

December lean hogs $77.80 down $1.67

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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 impact cattle and hogs at the open.

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On this episode of Brownfield’s Outdoor Adventures, host Brent Barnett welcomes back Sean McVeigh from Sean’s Outdoor Adventures for an update on his whirlwind couple of weeks in the deer woods. Sean harvested the biggest buck of his life in an Iowa urban zone and followed it up just days later with a great 8 pointer on his small private farm. Sean reflects on the highs of a memorable bowhunting stretch, what made each hunt unique, and why he feels blessed every time he has the opportunity to pursue these animals. It’s a fun and inspiring conversation for any whitetail enthusiast.

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Our broadcast team is on the ground this week at the 2025 NAFB Convention in Kansas City. On this special edition of the show – we’ll hear interviews conducted by members of our team. Mark Dorenkamp talks with Ashley Kohls, executive director for Minnesota Turkey Growers Association, Kellan Heavican sits down with Nebraska Ag Director Sherry Vinton, and Jared White interviews climatologist Eric Snodgrass. 

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