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Some of the stories on today's show include:

-An ag economist at Purdue University says the continued conflict in Iran is causing concerns about rising fertilizer prices.

-The commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture says the continued northern movement of New World screwworm leaves cattle producers vulnerable.

-The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says he’s concerned rising fuel prices are going to impact consumer buying habits. 

-The Trump administration’s top ag trade official says the tariff policy has been a game changer for the industry. 

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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at why cattle closed lower while corn, hogs, soybeans, and wheat were higher.

May corn $4.53 and ¾ up $.01 and 3/4

May soybeans $11.74 and ½ up $.08 and 3/4

May soybean meal $325.30 up $.20

May soybean oil 72.14 up 251 points

May Chicago wheat $6.05 up $.08

June live cattle $243.55 down $2.52

June lean hogs $103.20 up $1.47

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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your rundown on the higher overnight push in soybeans, mixed trade in corn and wheat, and what to watch as cattle and hogs start the day.

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Some of the stories on today's show include:

-A livestock economist says there’s still no indication that there is widespread herd expansion in the cattle industry.

-An agricultural economist with Advance Trading says competition from Brazil isn’t going away anytime soon.

-The Missouri Star FFA Farmer says success for her cattle business goes beyond making sound management decisions.

-China’s Ag Ministry says it plans to import fewer soybeans, pork, beef and dairy products in the next decade.

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In this porkcast, we hear from Logan Tesch and Travis Brown on their experience with the Activate program through Minnesota Pork. Learn about Activate's latest session, why they joined the program, and what they've gained from being a part of it! 

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

May corn $4.52 up $.03 and 1/4

May soybeans $11.65 and ¾ down $.01 and 1/2

May soybean meal $325.10 down $6.70

May soybean oil 69.63 up 147 points

May Chicago wheat $5.97 up $.05 and 3/4

June live cattle $246.07 down $1.27

June lean hogs $101.72 up $.67

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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 and Randy Russell, an ag lobbyist, talk about movement on a skinny farm bill, the push for year-round E15, rising fertilizer costs, and what potential farmer assistance could look like in the months ahead.

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Even amid recent geopolitical volatility, interest rates in agriculture remain relatively stable compared to a year ago. Drew Cox, vice president of commercial crop lending with FCS Financial in Higginsville, says while uncertainty has picked up in recent weeks, the broader trend shows more consistency. “We have obviously experienced some volatility with some of the geopolitical events unfolding over the last couple of weeks, but relative to a year ago, interest rates remain fairly steady,” Cox says. Hear more in the latest FCS Financial Field Notes.

Interest rates remain steady compared to a year ago—even with recent volatility. FCS Financial’s Drew Cox says longer-term fixed rate options can help farmers manage risk and plan ahead.

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Soybean planting has started in Missouri, according to University of Missouri Extension specialist Andre Reis. Missouri farmers are closely watching conditions as the 2026 planting season gets underway. Learn more from Missouri Soybeans at mosoy.org.

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Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Grant Harms, says growers have a lot to think about when it comes to herbicide applications. He tells Brownfield that weed height, rain, and wind speed are just some of the considerations. Harms says following herbicide labels is also very important.

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