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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at what supported wheat overnight, why corn and soybeans were lower, and how cattle and hogs could start the week.

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Some of the stories on today's show include:

-Iran’s foreign minister announced Friday morning that the Strait of Hormuz has reopened for commercial ships.

-The CEO of an ethanol plant in southern Minnesota anticipates Congress passing year-round nationwide E15 legislation this year.

-A pair of farmers in the Great Plains say planting conditions are all over the board.

-A pair of Illinois farmers say many in the industry are fully embracing the practice of planting soybean acres before corn acres.

-Minnesota 4-H is partnering with the Minnesota State Fair to renovate the 4-H building on the fairgrounds.

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In this episode, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine break down the data from the latest Cattle on Feed report. Plus they dig into market trends, geopolitical impacts, slaughter data, and fuel prices. 

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On today's show, my good friend Caleb Drake tells the story of his early season gobbler that he harvested in Iowa on April 16th.

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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the firm Friday close in soybeans, the mixed business in corn and wheat, and the losses for cattle and hogs.

May corn $4.48 and ¾ up ¼ cent

May soybeans $11.67 and ¼ up $.03 and 1/2

May soybean meal $331.80 down $.80

May soybean oil 68.16 down 117 points

May Chicago wheat $5.91 and ¼ down $.07 and 1/4

June live cattle $247.35 down $.27

June lean hogs $101.05 down $.62

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In this week’s checkoff chat, we’re looking back at 35 years of building demand and new opportunities for soybean farmers with Chuck Myers. Listen as we talk about farmer-led investments in research, innovation, and market development with U.S. Soy.

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

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Stories on today's show include:

-The USDA says it wants help from farmers as the department investigates soaring fertilizer prices.

-There are mixed feelings in farm country about another round of financial aid from the government. 

-The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says he’s confident a “skinny farm bill” will happen this year.

-A southwest Indiana farmer says the current spike in input prices is having a mixed impact on his farm.

And much more!

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

May corn $4.48 and ½ down $.02 and 3/4

May soybeans $11.63 and ¾ down $.03 and 1/4

May soybean meal $332.70 down $1.70

May soybean oil 69.33 up 173 points

May Chicago wheat $5.98 and ½ up $.04 and 3/4

June live cattle $247.62 down $3.45

June lean hogs $104.35 down $.62

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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher overnight trade for wheat, the mixed move in corn, and the dip in soybeans, along with how cattle and hogs will be watching.

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