Brownfield Ag News

For decades, Illinois corn growers have partnered with the Illinois Pork Producers Association on a number of initiatives to move the needle for both corn and pork. In this Managing for Profit, Jennifer Tirey, executive director of the Pork Producers, explains how the two organizations work in tandem to make an impact for both industries. 

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Headlines on today’s episode include:

-EPA discusses new WOTUS proposal

-Farmer has some WASDE skepticism

-USDA gears up in HPAI fight

-Farm groups welcome tariff relief

-Iowa farmer uses Pork Cares report to guide environmental goals

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

December corn $4.34 and ¾ up $.04 and 1/2

January soybeans $11.57 and ¼ up $.32 and 3/4

December soybean meal $330.80 up $8.30

December soybean oil 51.14 up 99 points

December Chicago wheat $5.44 and ¼ up $.17

December live cattle $221.27 up $2.12

December lean hogs $78.57 up $.07

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Going into 2026, Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Jason Gibson encourages farmers to consider adding a soybean residual herbicide to their weed control program for improved performance. He tells Brownfield products like Sonic Boom and Kyber Pro performed extremely well this year, and Corteva is anxious to sell more to customers looking for a better way going forward. 

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In this Spotlight on Soybeans, University of Missouri Extension’s Ben Brown says per-acre input costs, like seed and fertilizer, will remain high for farmers in 2026. Listen to learn more!

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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher overnight moves in soybeans and wheat and mixed trade in corn, along with how cattle and hogs might open.

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On this episode of Brownfield’s Outdoor Adventures, host Brent Barnett is joined by Iowa native Ben Low, administrator of the popular Iowa Bowhunters Facebook group. Founded in 2016, the group has grown to nearly 32,000 members and serves as a welcoming space for bowhunters across the state to share stories, photos, and advice. Ben discusses how the online community helps newcomers develop new skills, deepens appreciation for Iowa’s natural resources, and strengthens the state’s hunting heritage. From ethical harvests to conservation involvement, Ben shares how the Iowa Bowhunters group is keeping the outdoor tradition alive.

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Headlines on today’s episode include:

-USDA trims US corn and soybean estimates

-E15 meeting held at the White House

-Acreage decisions up in the air

-Biogas systems growing nationwide as methane capture rises

-Fall soil tests are key to optimize fertility in 2026

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This week, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and Univeristy of Tennessee's Charley Martinez recap this week's market movement. They also dig into the current state of the beef industry, focusing on the strong demand for beef and the implications of pricing strategies and imports on maintaining that demand.

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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the post-USDA report losses in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and the end-of-week gains in cattle and hogs.

December corn $4.30 and ¼ down $.11 and 1/4

January soybeans $11.24 and 1/2 down $.22 and 1/2

December soybean meal $322.50 down $5.90

December soybean oil 50.15 down 10 points

December Chicago wheat $5.27 and ¼ down $.08 and 1/2

December live cattle $219.15 up $.15

December lean hogs $78.50 up $.42

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