In this Pods for Profit, we hear from Michigan Soybean Committee’s Mark Seamon to learn what notes farmers should be making on field conditions to manage future crop rotations.

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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the lower starts for cattle, corn, soybeans, and wheat, and the mixed open in hogs

Soybeans and corn are waiting for Friday's USDA numbers

Wheat is seeing some profit taking

Cattle are getting ready for direct trade

Hogs are unwinding spreads

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Headlines on today’s episode include:

-NCBA discusses Section 301 investigation into Brazil

-Finstad wants farm bill push

-Incoming NCGA president says financial outlook in the crop sector is concerning

-Grain marketing opportunities few and far between

-Red crown rot confirmations continue to rise

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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the modest gains in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and the mostly higher finishes in cattle and hogs

December corn $4.21 and ¾ up $.03 and 3/4

November soybeans $10.33 and ¾ up $.06 and 3/4

October soybean meal $281.90 up $1.40

October soybean oil 50.98 up 17 points

December Chicago wheat $5.23 and ¾ up $.04 and 1/2

October live cattle $235.80 down $.17

October lean hogs $95.15 down $.87

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Sign-up is underway for the 21st class of the Missouri Agricultural Leadership of Tomorrow program. Executive Director Lucinda McRoberts says this is the premier leadership development opportunity for ag professionals.

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Brevant Seeds retail business manager Andy Zalar says the Forage Quality lineup is all about tonnage, digestibility, and starch. He tells Brownfield Forage Quality products are not only strong in those categories, they also have great grain yield, giving farmers more flexibility.  

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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the firm start for cattle, the early weakness in corn, and the mixed opens for soybeans, wheat, and hogs

Soybeans and corn are watching late development weather

Wheat has an eye on global crop conditions

Cattle are seeing early support from tight supplies

Hogs want to see consistent demand

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As a Beck's Player with Heart, Kallie Andersen shows her dedication and passion both on and off the court. Kallie currently plays volleyball and basketball, saying that she loves being able to compete with her friends and enjoys having a second family she can always look to. She is also part of her school's FFA chapter, student council, and National Honor Society, and participates in kinship mentoring. Kallie is very involved in her community through 4-H and FFA. In 4-H, she hands out free dairy products to the community during June Dairy Month, helps with community trash pick-ups, and makes decorations and cards for nursing homes during the holidays. Through FFA, Kallie led a shoe drive that collected over 2,500 shoes to donate to countries in need and helped collect supplies to send south after the hurricanes. Kallie was also awarded first princess on the Miss Amery Royalty Court, where she participated in various parades and festivals to represent Amery. Agriculture is a very important staple in Kallie's life and has shaped her into the person she is today. Through FFA, she is able to do the things she loves and has developed several useful skills, such as public speaking. She recognizes the key role agriculture plays in supporting, feeding, and employing her community. Kallie plans to attend either the University of Wisconsin - River Falls or Iowa State University to major in dairy science and become a bovine embryologist to raise her own dairy and beef herds.

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Sawyer Bruins was chosen as a Beck's Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the court and course. Sawyer currently plays football, basketball, and golf, and has been able to grow through his involvement in high school sports and activities. He says he loves making new memories, being able to converse and connect with his peers, and appreciates the friendships he has made as they have helped him become who he is today. He is also involved in 4-H, FFA, and the outdoor club, in which he takes on leadership roles and can contribute to his community. In his community, Sawyer participates in Community Table, food drives, roadside cleanup, and caroling. He helps out during the Alto Fair and builds beds and packs meals through Day of Service. Sawyer says he loves being involved in the community because he is able to see the direct impact of his actions and help create a healthy community. His involvement in agriculture has taught him patience and how to problem-solve when things don't go as planned. To Sawyer, agriculture is about getting his hands dirty, learning from the land, and being part of something real. It’s early mornings, unpredictable weather, and a lot of hard work, but it’s also incredibly rewarding in the end. Sawyer aims to attend college to study in an agriculture-related field and acquire either a 4-year degree at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville or a 2-year degree at a nearby tech school. 

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Derek Arunasalam was nominated as a Beck's Player with Heart for his dedication and commitment on and off the field. In school, Derek participates in soccer, sound crew, and band, saying he appreciates having a group of people work towards a common goal. Derek volunteers as a youth soccer coach, aids in the after-school program, and frequently helps out around the community, no matter what it is. Derek sees agriculture as the foundation of his community. He knows it takes hard work, dedication, and sacrifice to do what is needed. Derek wants to pursue a teaching degree and aims to play soccer for as long as he can.

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