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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 Joe Glauber with the International Food Policy Research Institute about the recent U.S.–China trade meeting, soybean export commitments, lingering tariff impacts, and what recent negotiations could mean for agriculture moving forward.

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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 Joe Glauber with the International Food Policy Research Institute about the recent U.S.–China trade meeting, soybean export commitments, lingering tariff impacts, and what recent negotiations could mean for agriculture moving forward.

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As planting winds down across the U.S., Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Jeff Moon, says it’s not too early to start thinking about how to combat in-season pests. He tells Brownfield one of those pests is soybean aphid, which can have a devastating impact on yield. But Moon says there are products to help control the insect. 

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Mandy Bish, a plant pathologist with the University of Missouri Extension, says farmers with soybeans enduring the cool, wet conditions this spring should be closely monitoring for diseases. Learn more in this Spotlight on Soybeans!

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Brownfield's John Perkins has your look at the overnight gains in soybeans, the losses in corn, and mixed trade in wheat, along with what could influence cattle and hogs at the start of the month.

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On this week's episode of Outdoor Adventures, our guest is Susan Stocker from the Iowa DNR talking about boating safety. Waterways are getting very busy as temperatures increase across the region, and boat operators should keep safety in mind every time they are on the water.

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Top stories on today's show include:

-A member of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says she’s cautiously optimistic Congress making progress on a new farm bill in the coming weeks.

-Fertilizer supply and pricing concerns are expected to hang on through fall, with analysts pointing to tight global markets and ongoing geopolitical disruptions.

-High fuel prices are adding to the cost pressures facing famers during the 2026 crop year.

Plus, Brownfield's Kellan Heavican reports from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Young Cattlemen’s Conference. 

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This week, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine discuss recent trends in livestock prices, market dynamics, and risk management strategies amid current economic pressures. They also touch on how the seasonality of markets, input costs, and global events influence the livestock and protein sector.

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

July corn $4.46 and ¾ down $.09

July soybeans $11.86 and ¾ down $.07 and 3/4

July soybean meal $329.80 down $4.30

July soybean oil 77.72 up 102 points

July Chicago wheat $6.10 and ½ down $.13 and 1/2

June live cattle $248.25 down $1.50

June lean hogs $95.85 down $1.12

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What does the research say about adding quality roasted high-oleic soybeans to the dairy ration? Dr. Adam Lock, Professor from Michigan State University, explains what they are seeing for increases in milk yield and milk fat when feeding roasted, high-oleic soybeans to dairy cows.

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