Brownfield Ag News

What would make an experienced bowhunter put down modern equipment and pick up a traditional longbow?

In this episode of the Outdoor Adventures Podcast, host Brent Barnett sits down with Iowa outdoorsman Caleb Drake to discuss his journey into traditional archery ahead of the upcoming deer season.

Caleb shares what inspired him to make the switch to a longbow, the challenges he's faced while learning instinctive shooting, and the countless hours of practice required to become proficient with traditional equipment.

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Stories on this episode include:

-The nation’s largest ag cooperative, CHS, is partnering with a major phosphate fertilizer producer to build a fertilizer production facility in Louisiana by the end of the decade.

-A market analyst says the rally in corn heading into harvest is unusual. 

-A pair of farmers say they’re frustrated by the lack of clarity surrounding the Trump administration’s biofuels policy. 

-A fourth-generation Alabama farmer says implementing the 4R nutrient stewardship strategy has helped improve fertilizer efficiency on his operation. 

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This week Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and Mississippi State University Extension ag economist Josh Maples discuss recent trends in cattle and beef markets, impacts of trade policies, drought conditions, and market uncertainties. They provide essential insights for producers and industry stakeholders navigating volatile market conditions.

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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher overnight trade in wheat, soybeans, and corn, along with how cattle and hogs could end the week

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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the Friday gains in wheat, soybeans, hogs, and corn, and the end-of-the-week decline in cattle

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Stories on today's show include:

-The CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation says increased dairy processing in the U.S. is helping increase demand for producers. 

-Some Iowa producers are urging Congress to address Proposition 12 as lawmakers work toward a new five-year farm bill.

-The recent runup in commodity prices is providing opportunity for farmers to mitigate some risk. 

-A market analyst says some Northern Plains farmers are starting to back off from making aggressive crop sales ahead of harvest.

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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mostly higher overnight trade in wheat, the profit taking in corn and soybeans, and how cattle and hogs could open.

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

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Stories on today's show include:

-Some ag groups are asking President Trump to reverse a proposed plan to import beef that he says would lower prices for consumers. 

-A California cattle feeder says the reopening of the border to live cattle imports from Mexico is a welcome first step. 

-An ag economist says global export and shipping challenges could continue to be supportive for the U.S. wheat complex.

-An eastern Iowa farmer says USDA's effort to gather producer feedback could help improve agricultural data collection.

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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher overnight trade in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and how cattle and hogs could open at midweek.

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