Enlist field specialist Josh Wilson says he takes a “zero tolerance” approach to his weed management program. While that might seem daunting, especially when it comes to herbicide-resistant weeds, he tells Brownfield the Enlist system offers proven performance and ease-of-use.  

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· This week in the markets – Live cash cattle down $1.50 while feeder cattle markets were anywhere from $2 to $7 higher. June live cattle futures were up $2.70 this week and August feeders ended the day $6.40 this week. Choice box beef is down $31 this week. Barrow and gilt prices fell another $4 this week. June lean hog futures were down $2.40 this week. Pork cutout value fell $8.30 this week, drug lower by loins and ribs.   

· Slaughter – Estimated weekly slaughter in this holiday shortened week for cattle was 5.6 percent lower than last week and hog slaughter was down 8 percent. Cattle still trails year-ago levels by 11 percent and hogs by nearly 8 percent.

· Trade: Weekly trade data for the most part continues to show some promise.

· COVID-19 Q&A: Unemployment rates continue to rise

· Next week’s reports – Monthly Trade Data and Jobs report

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BASF has introduced a new initiative that focuses on the agronomic fit and not bundles and rebates. 

While each grower and operation differ, most share the same common goal: to maximize return on investments from their inputs.

On Today’s Rewards Beyond Rebates Radio Road Show, Melanie Burke, Innovations Specialist with BASF tells Brownfield this initiative offers multi-year benefits for growers.

BASF Rewards Beyond Rebates is an agronomics first program – allowing growers to choose the right agronomic solutions specifically for their farms.  

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There are some regenerative practices that can put carbon back into the soil.

In this edition of Talk with Field Work, Mitchell Hora, a seventh-generation farmer and co-host of the FieldWork podcast, shares how farmers can get paid for putting carbon back into the soil.

To learn more, check out the “Carbon Markets” episode on FieldWork’s YouTube channel.

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Feral hogs pose a serious threat to Missouri’s land, crops, and livestock. The state’s Department of Conservation is working to eliminate the invasive species to reduce the losses to Missouri agriculture.

In this Managing for Profit, Dr. Dale Nolte explains why eliminating the species is important to protecting Missouri agriculture.

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Enlist field specialist Scott Jungman says a successful post emergent application begins with the right nozzles and tank mixes. Another key is following wind speed recommendations. And he tells Brownfield applicators must also be mindful of what crops are downwind.

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• This week in the markets –  Cash cattle trade was nearly $6 higher. Feeder cattle auctions steady to $5 higher. June live cattle futures ended the week $.30 higher. August feeder cattle were down $2.20. Choice cutout value was down $53 this week, but still $186 above year-ago levels. Cash barrow and gilts are down $3.60. June lean hog future contract was $.90 higher. The pork cutout value lost $15 this week, with bellies leading the move lower. 
• Livestock Slaughter – Estimated weekly slaughter for cattle is 11 percent higher than last week and hog slaughter is 1.5 percent higher. Cattle still trains year-ago levels by 14 percent and hogs by 8 percent.
• Cold Storage - Inventory of beef, pork, chicken, and turkey totaled nearly 2.5 billion pounds, that’s 2.1 percent above year-ago levels. Beef inventory is 14 percent above year ago levels and pork belly inventory was 32 percent above last year. Strong loin prices appeared to loin inventory down 3 percent relative to 2019. Chicken breast meat is up 33 percent and leg quarters were up 25 percent, highlight the impact of food service disruptions to the chicken industry. 
•  Livestock Slaughter - April beef production was nearly 20 percent below year-ago levels on a nearly 22 percent decline in cattle slaughter. Pork production was 11 percent lower in April compared to last year. Year-to-date beef production is still 0.8 percent above year-ago levels and pork production is 3.8 percent above year-to-date. Cattle dressed weights continue to run 15 to 20 pounds above year-ago levels and hog weights have jumped 3 pounds above year-ago levels. 
• Cattle on Feed - Cattle placed in April came in at 77.7 percent of a year ago, right in line with pre-report expectations, suggesting cattle moving into feed yards are slowing down. This will just “kick the can down the road” for the cattle coming into the feed yards. 
• COVID-19 Q&A
• Next week’s reports – Restaurant Performance Index

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University of Minnesota Soil Scientist Anna Cates looks at how newly installed tile impacts the soil carbon sequestration balance and how long it takes for the system to rebound and rebuild in comparison to undrained fields. 

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BASF has introduced a new initiative that focuses on the agronomic fit and not bundles and rebates. 

On Today’s Rewards Beyond Rebates Radio Road Show Matt Cook, BASF Innovation Specialist talks about the benefits of the program. He says it is an agronomics first program: allowing growers the opportunity to choose the right agronomic program and products that work best specifically for their farms. The paybacks are based on yields, not rebates.

While each grower and operation differ, most share the same common goal: to maximize return on investments from their inputs.

For more information, talk to your BASF representative and go to rewardsbeyondrebates.com.

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Some row crop farmers are adding livestock back into their operations. While that may come as a surprise – it is providing significant benefits

In this edition of Talk with Field Work, Mitchell Hora, a seventh-generation farmer and co-host of the FieldWork podcast, talks about how livestock becomes more than just an additional form of revenue.

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