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Stories on today's show include:

-The US Trade Representative says expanding export opportunities for US agriculture remains a top priority for the Trump administration. 

-The USDA’s chief scientist says farmer input is vital to the department’s ongoing data modernization efforts. 

-The cattle industry continues to digest the news that Tyson has shuttered additional beef processing plants. 

-Several farm families that have been around since Missouri became a state are being recognized as Founding Farms during the Missouri State Fair.

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Going into the final stretch of the growing season, Brevant Seeds retail sales agronomist Jason Welker says that despite a challenging spring, corn in central Nebraska looks really good. He tells Brownfield that staying consistent with management has been a major takeaway, and he expects above-average yields.

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Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how decisions in Washington shape the tools you use on your farm. This week, Brownfield’s Carah Hart talks with U.S. Representative Tracey Mann about Congress’ crowded fall agenda, including the farm bill, year-round E15, additional farmer aid, and other priorities for agriculture. 

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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at Monday's gains in soybeans and corn, and the mixed closes in cattle, hogs, and wheat

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Native prairies play a critical role in supporting wildlife, from pollinators and songbirds to countless other species that depend on healthy grassland ecosystems. In this episode of Outdoor Adventures on Brownfield, host Brent Barnett sits down with Kent Boucher of Hoksey Native Seeds to discuss why prairie habitats matter, the wildlife benefits they provide, and the importance of prairie conservation and restoration efforts.

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Headlines on today’s episode include: 

-Concerns about USDA’s ongoing reorganization

- A call for Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger to be rejected

- Tyson announces restructuring to its beef business

- Bracing for a more expensive 2027

- Concerns about a farm bill

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This week, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and Charley Martinez, director of the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management review the latest livestock market trends, break down the USDA's supply and demand report, and dig into Tyson's recent restructuring plans, providing valuable insights for producers.

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

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The Missouri State Fair is an opportunity for FCS Financial to celebrate agriculture and the cooperative’s member-owners.

FCS Financial Board of Directors Chair Beth Schnitker says Monday, August 17, has been designated as FCS Financial Member Day at the fair.

“It’s really just an opportunity for us to thank our member-owners who are so active in the ag community [and] production agriculture,” she says.

Schnitker says the customer-owned Farm Credit cooperative also believes in investing in the communities it serves. FCS Financial has supported improvements at the Missouri State Fairgrounds, including the new Parsons Arena and the 4-H building.

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

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