Brownfield Ag News

On this special holiday edition of the show (Martin Luther King Jr. Day), we hear interviews recently conducted by members of the Brownfield team. Kellan Heavican talks with US Senate Deb Fischer, Mark Dorenkamp sits down with Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra, and Brent Barnett interviews northwest Iowa farmer Nathan Anderson from the Practical Farmers of Iowa Conference.

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Commodity markets are closed Monday, Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at what might move prices when business resumes.

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Brownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.

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In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Missouri Soybean Association Director of Policy Ben Travlos has more information about the USDA’s Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. Learn what you can expect to get out of the program.

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Headlines on today’s episode include:

-Latest Ag Economy Barometer shows farmers expect land values to decrease over the next five years

-USDA production data shows shifting Cornbelt dynamics and demand differences

-New legislation seeks to delay hemp rule changes

-Declining interest rates make farmland more affordable

-E15 fix needs to happen in January, biofuels leader says

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In the ever-changing landscape of livestock markets, staying informed is crucial for stakeholders. In our latest Weekly Livestock Market Update, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and University of Tennessee ag economist Charlie Martinez talk about the recent market trends, including supply and demand numbers that could impact future decisions for ranchers and farmers alike.

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In this episode of Outdoor Adventures, we continue our conversation with Iowa hunter Kent Boucher, focusing on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing. Kent shares why he recently submitted a deer sample for testing and walks through how the CWD testing process works from a hunter’s perspective. He explains what samples are required, how submission works, and why participating in testing efforts matters to him and the future of whitetail hunting.

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

March corn $4.24 and ¾ up $.04 and 1/2

March soybeans $10.57 and ¾ up $.04 and 3/4

March soybean meal $290.00 up $.80

March soybean oil 52.61 down 36 points

March Chicago wheat $5.18 and up $.07 and 1/2

February live cattle $232.15 down $3.90

February lean hogs $88.27 up $.47

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Brownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.

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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the firm overnight trends for corn and wheat, the mixed business in soybeans, and how cattle and hogs could open.

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Headlines on today’s episode include:

-Craig introduces Farm and Family Relief Act

-Hinson says 2026 critical for farm bill progress and ag trade

-Iowa biodiesel industry facing dire situation amid federal delays

-Whole milk goes back to school: Is butter next?

-January WASDE report signals need for proactive grain marketing in 2026

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Coming up on January 21st and 22nd, there are two FREE agriculture seminars for Missouri's farmers and ranchers, covering topics from tax and policy strategy to economic headwinds for 2026. Manager of Marketplace Engagement, Madison Farnan, says the first will take place in Springfield, Missouri, on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026, and the second will be in Chillicothe, Missouri, on Thursday, January 22nd. Register now by going online or contacting your local FCS Financial Office! 

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