Brownfield Ag News

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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What if getting a four-year ag degree didn't mean leaving your community—or your operation?

On this week's episode of Brownfield's Next Gen Podcast, Kellan Heavican and Erin Anderson sit down with Jason Ellis and Sydney Flax of Kansas State University to talk about K-State's new bachelor's degree in diversified agriculture.

The program is designed to give students a broad foundation across agriculture while allowing them to build expertise in areas like crops, animal science, business, leadership and communications.

#ageducation #NextGen #agriculture

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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the midweek gains in wheat, soybeans, hogs, and corn, along with the mostly higher finish for cattle

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Stories on today's show include:

-An ag economist says he doesn’t expect much relief from high diesel prices anytime soon. 

-The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says diesel prices are eroding margins for cattle producers.

-There’s potential for some corn and soybean varieties to be in tight supply next year. 

-U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is criticizing the Trump administration for temporarily easing restrictions on imported beef.

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In this episode of Innovations in Agriculture, Markus Braaten, senior technical agronomist at Yara North America talks with Brownfield anchor/reporter Carah Hart. The topic: Did it Pay? Measuring Nutrient Efficiency. 

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Facing challenges that threaten yield potential is a constant battle for farmers and their crops. In this Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update, agronomist Craig Langemeier says the company's latest genetics provide farmers with a selection of hybrids for all conditions. 

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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight declines in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and how cattle and hogs might start the session

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

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Stories on today's show include:

-US Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says she supports President Trump's proposal to temporarily ease restrictions on imported beef.

-Some members of Iowa's congressional delegation are raising concerns about President Trump's proposal to temporarily increase imported beef supplies.

-A dairy market analyst says recent closures of beef processing plants are pressuring producer profitability.

-The Trump administration is updating its guidelines for federal school meal programs to incorporate food raised by U.S. farmers and ranchers. 

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