Brownfield Ag News

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

May corn $4.40 and ¼ down ¾ cent

May soybeans $11.62 and ¼ down $.13 and 1/2

May soybean meal $331.90 up $.10

May soybean oil 66.50 down 59 cents

May Chicago wheat $5.82 and ¼ up $.11 and 1/4

June live cattle $248.52 down $.67

June lean hogs $103.12 down $.60

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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 panelists explore rising input costs tied to the Middle East conflict—and what policy solutions could help farmers weather the storm.

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Beck’s Hybrids now has exclusive rights to sell and develop soybean varieties using SOYLEIC technology from the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council. Missouri Soybean CEO Casey Wasser says it's a great next step to expand high oleic soybeans.

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Today's show features reports on: Minnesota’s commissioner of agriculture tells Brownfield some farmers are sitting out the 2026 crop year, USDA officials are still weighing when, or if, live cattle imports from Mexico can resume, An ag economist says President Trump’s 2027 budget proposal could impact several USDA programs that are needed by farmers and ranchers, and more.

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This week Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and University of Tennessee ag economist Charley Martinez discuss current livestock market trends, supply and demand dynamics, and the impact of fuel and input prices on the agricultural economy. They talk cattle and hog market forecasts, retail beef prices, and risk management strategies.

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On this week's show, Brent Barnett sits down with his friend Miah Bolyard from Illinois about their crappie fishing experiences this spring. Miah recently pulled in a giant crappie that passed the 4 pound mark, and he says he's noticed an uptick in very large crappie being caught across the region.

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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at Friday's higher moves in soybeans and cattle, the losses in corn and hogs, and the mixed close in wheat.

May corn $4.41 down $.03

May soybeans $11.75 and ¾ up $.10 and 1/2

May soybean meal $331.80 up $14.20

May soybean oil 67.09 down 61 points

May Chicago wheat $5.71 down $.03 and 1/2

June live cattle $249.20 up $2.00

June lean hogs $103.72 down $.40

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What’s driving farmland values in western Illinois? Learn how buyer trends, land use, and market conditions are shaping prices across the region in this episode with Justin Martin, Senior Certified Appraiser with Compeer Financial. Farmland markets in western Illinois remain active and resilient, but they are increasingly shaped by localized factors. In today’s market, understanding what drives value is critical whether you are actively buying, preparing to sell, or evaluating your next move. Connect with Compeer’s appraisal team anytime!

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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 Greg Anderson. 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 higher overnight trade in soybeans, the losses in corn, mostly lower move in wheat, and how cattle and hogs could start the session.

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