Brownfield Ag News

Stories on today's show include:

-The USDA has raised its 2026 corn and soybean production estimates, while trimming the outlook for wheat.

-The U.S. EPA has proposed changes to federal diesel emissions regulations that would eliminate vehicle deratements caused by Diesel Exhaust Fluid system failures.

-The CME Group will launch two new futures contracts to help manage risk across the cattle supply chain. 

-As the U.S. corn crop faces increased disease pressure, two farmers in the Western Corn Belt say crop health remains a top priority. 

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This week, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine dig into the crucial dynamics of supply and demand in the livestock market, looking at recent trends and what they mean for consumers and producers alike. They explore the latest market numbers, the impact of recent slaughter data, and what these trends indicate for the future of beef and pork prices.

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What does it take to capture incredible wildlife photos? In this episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brent Barnett sits down with Judd McCullum, an avid bowhunter, wildlife photographer, and prairie reconstructionist with Hoksey Native Seeds. Judd shares how his love for the outdoors inspired his passion for photography and offers practical advice for anyone interested in getting started.

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

September corn $4.39 and ½ up $.08

August soybeans $11.91 and ¾ up $.14

August soybean meal $320.40 up $3.00

August soybean oil 70.46 up 54 points

September Chicago wheat $6.40 and ¼ up $.20 and 1/2

August live cattle $235.20 down $.05

August lean hogs $99.00 up $.85

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

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Stories on today's show include:

-The USDA is expanding disaster assistance coverage to help producers recover from losses. 

-The director of the University of Missouri’s Food and Agricultural Policy Institute says tight margins have U.S. farmers exploring all avenues of affordability. 

-An ag economist says the profitability prospects for the 2026 soybean crop have improved due to the recent uptick in soybean prices.

-The U.S. Justice Department and 17 states have reached a settlement to resolve price-fixing allegations within the egg industry.

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

September corn $4.31 and ½ down $.03 and 1/2

August soybeans $11.77 and ¾ down $.15 and 1/2

August soybean meal $317.40 up $5.10

August soybean oil 69.92 down 93 points

September Chicago wheat $6.19 and ¾ up $.12

August live cattle $235.25 down $2.37

August lean hogs $98.15 down $1.50

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

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Headlines on today’s episode include:

- Weather fueling this week’s rally

- Phosphate supplies questioned as conflict continues to disrupt global market

- Misuse of 2-4-D could threaten future weed control 

- John Deere agrees to 10-year right-to-repair deal in FTC antitrust lawsuit

- Latest EPA update on Gulf hypoxia zone shows mixed results  

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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at Wednesday's strength in hogs, mixed close for cattle, and declines in corn, soybeans, and wheat.

September corn $4.35 down $.08 and 3/4

August soybeans $11.93 and ¼ down ½ cent

August soybean meal $312.30 down $3.90

August soybean oil 70.85 up 226 points

September Chicago wheat $6.07 and ¾ down $.10 and 3/4

August live cattle $237.62 down $.80

August lean hogs $99.65 up $2.72

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