Brownfield Ag News

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the sharply lower move in cattle, the modest losses for soybeans, corn, and wheat, and the mixed finish in hogs

December corn $4.19 and ¾ down $.02

November soybeans $10.31 and ¼ down $.02 and 1/2

October soybean meal $287.70 up $5.80

October soybean oil 49.93 down 105 points

December Chicago wheat $5.20 and ¼ down $.03 and 1/2

October live cattle $230.17 down $5.62

October lean hogs $96.12 up $.97

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In this episode, Bill Moore, Compeer Financial's Chief Risk Officer, discusses the current state of the farm economy, emphasizing the importance of risk management. He highlights high production costs, volatile markets, and the need for farmers to plan ahead for 2026. Bill suggests crop rotation adjustments, marketing plans, and leveraging tools like crop insurance and scenario analysis to manage risks. Learn more about the impact of trade policies and the importance of a comprehensive farm bill. Listen to Compeer's Economic Minute for clear, practical insights on the ag economy and the economic forces shaping your farm's future.

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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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