Proper management of nitrogen and potassium can help increase yield for growers. On this episode of Managing for Profit, an expert with The Mosaic Company says their product Aspire delivers potassium to help improve nitrogen uptake and improve overall nutrient efficiencies.

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Listen to this episode of the Compeer Financial Podcast where Director of Insurance Strategies, Cole Patrick, discusses what's next with crop insurance.

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Having a herbicide that provides burndown and residual activity in a variety of weather conditions helps growers maximize their efficiency.

In this Managing for Profit, Dominik Hoffmann, product and assets manager for Selective Herbicides, shares why growers are looking to TriVolt for better weed control.

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Elijah Weible was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the mat. His favorite part about high school sports is pushing himself to be better. To Elijah, agriculture is about improvement. You see what works and what doesn’t, trying to better your crops or herd. Agriculture is about hard work and not giving up. Elijah is involved in FFA, wrestling and 4-H where he has served as the president of the Horse and Pony group as well as the vice president of the Lucky Ducks group. Elijahs future plans are to keep his part-time job doing earth work till he graduates high school, then transition to full time.

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This week Will and Ben scope out the crop market's focus on South American weather.

Market recap (Changes on week as of Monday's close): 

 - March 2024 corn down $0.04 at $4.81

 - December 2024 corn down $0.03 $5.10 

 - January 2024 soybeans up $.30 at $13.36

 - November 2024 soybeans up $.15 at $12.88

 - January soybean oil flat at 51.24 cents/lb

 - January soybean meal up $4.90 at $413.20/short ton

 - March 2024 wheat down $.11 at $6.09

 - July 2024 wheat down $.18 at $6.25

 - January WTI Crude Oil down $1.87 at $71.73/barrel

Weekly Highlights 

• US ethanol production increased to 316 million gallons from 297 million gallons the week before. Utilizing roughly 106.6 million bushels of corn- this was the largest week since mid-July. 
• Ag export sales were all with in pre-report expectations but down relative to the previous weeks volume across all grain and oilseeds. 
• The December WASDE Report contained almost no changes for grain and oilseed production and consumption. 
• Ag export inspections were all within pre-report expectations. However, it was a relatively low volume week for both corn and soybeans that fell below recent levels and historical norms. The historical difference is largest for soybeans. 

Topics:

- Market recap

- Soybeans continue fall

- Chinese export demand

- South American moisture

- South American planting update

- Reports to watch

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In this week’s Soil Health Hotline, a partnership with Sound Agriculture and Brownfield Ag News, Sound Agriculture Agronomy Manager Rich Haynes talks about Nutrient Use Efficiency scores and what it means for the soil.

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In this Pods for Profit, we’ll learn how Stanley Black & Decker has turned to soybeans as the source for bio-based products. 

Senior Director of Product Sustainability for Stanley Black & Decker Dan Fitzgerald tells Brownfield their DeWalt bar and chain oil is American grown, manufactured, and biodegradable.

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Rylee Brattlie was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is being part of a team with a competitive atmosphere. She loves her teammates, coaches and enjoys watching herself improve and grow in each sport. To Rylee, agriculture has taught her hard work and how to win with humility and lose with grace. She is looking forward to using her knowledge and experience to help shape the future of agriculture. Rylee is involved in FFA, school leadership committee, tennis, basketball and manages the baseball team. She is also a religious education teacher, peer assistant and is the president of her local 4-H club. Her future plans are to attend Wisconsin University to get a degree in agriculture education.

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Mason Huppert was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is how they can make you grow as a person. Being involved in sports has taught him many life lessons. He also enjoys all the memories created while competing. To Mason, agriculture is much more than just farming; it is about advancement. His family constructed a greenhouse which allows them grow food all year long. Mason is involved in football, FFA, and helps out in church. His future plans are to join the Air Force to serve the people of the United States and then pursue his dream of majoring in agriculture business and minoring in agronomy at the University of Wisconsin River Falls.

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Enlist Field Specialist Greg Young says despite some challenging conditions, 2023 yielded several highlights for growers of Enlist-traited acres. He tells Brownfield applying a preemergence herbicide followed by two posts and a residual continues to be a recipe for success.

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