Brownfield Ag News

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  Agriculture Today: October 7, 2026 07.10.2026 24min

  Stories on this episode include:-A global equipment manufacturer says tariff disputes are continuing to drive up farm equipment costs.-The associate director of transportation and infrastructure with the Illinois Farm Bureau says executive orders at the state and federal level to allow highway use of dyed diesel could help farmers save money this fall, but questions remain. -The president of the National Council of Ag Employers says he’s still optimistic an ag labor reform bill can pass by the end of the calendar year.-The USDA is investing in the nation's plant germplasm collections, a move officials say will support future plant breeding and agricultural research. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Grains and oilseeds were down overnight | Morning Market Minute 07.10.2026 1min

  Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the overnight losses in corn, soybeans, and wheat, and what might move cattle and hog futures at midweek. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Could this land strategy make farm succession easier? 07.10.2026 21min

  Access to farmland remains one of the biggest challenges facing the next generation of agriculture.In this episode of the Next Gen Podcast, Brownfield’s Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican sit down with Mike Yoder of Woodland Lakes Resource Conservation & Development to discuss conservation easements, land trusts, and how they can play a role in farm succession planning.While conservation easements are often used to protect farmland from development, they may also offer families another option when thinking about estate planning, lowering land values, creating tax advantages, and helping make farm transitions smoother for the next generation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Cattle were lower Wednesday | Closing Market Minute 07.10.2026 1min

  Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the midweek declines in cattle, corn, hogs, soybeans, and wheat See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Agriculture Today: October 6, 2026 06.10.2026 24min

  Stories on this episode include:-President Donald Trump is taking steps that he says could lower fuel costs for America’s farmers and ranchers. -Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says President Trump’s latest action on dyed-diesel is aimed at helping farmers navigate short-term economic challenges.-The administrator for U.S. EPA Region 7 says getting the revised definition of Waters of the United States right is critical to providing regulatory certainty.-An ag economist says ongoing financial uncertainty led to a decline in farmer sentiment in the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Compeer's Economic Minute - Harvest Projections 06.10.2026 18min

  Sponsored by Compeer Financial
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  Innovations in Agriculture: Improving Crop Genetics with Bayer 06.10.2026 12min

  Sponsored by Bayer
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  Boosting Corn Demand via Beef in Japan 06.10.2026 3min

  Managing for Profit gives expert perspectives on risk management in production agriculture.
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  Corn and soybeans were up overnight | Morning Market Minute 06.10.2026 1min

  Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher overnight trade in corn, soybeans, and wheat, and how cattle and hogs might start the day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Cattle were higher Tuesday | Closing Market Minute 06.10.2026 1min

  Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher moves in cattle, corn, soybeans, and wheat, and the mixed finish for hogs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Agriculture Today: October 5, 2026 05.10.2026 24min

  Stories on this episode include:-An ag economist is sounding the alarm over the widespread suspension of restrictions on red dyed diesel.-A Dekalb / Asgrow agronomist says many producers are discovering the results of less-than-ideal summer growing conditions this harvest season. -House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson told farmers in northern Missouri late last week the U.S. House and Senate Ag Committees have been working out the details of the farm bill. A market analyst says wheat futures started the week with a surge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  A Push for Ag Labor Reform | Inside D.C. 05.10.2026 20min

  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 talks with John Hollay, president and CEO of the National Council of Agricultural Employers, about the push for ag labor reform, the future of the H-2A program, and why the final months of the year could be critical for getting legislation passed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Wisconsin Wyffels Corn Belt Award Winner - Drew Tratar 05.10.2026

  Brownfield and Wyffels Hybrids are partnering to present the Corn Belt Award to high school students who demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities, show good character, and participate in school and community activities.
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  South Dakota Wyffels Corn Belt Award Winner - Chase Jones 05.10.2026

  Brownfield and Wyffels Hybrids are partnering to present the Corn Belt Award to high school students who demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities, show good character, and participate in school and community activities.
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  Nebraska Wyffels Corn Belt Award Winner - Grace Finnegan 05.10.2026

  Brownfield and Wyffels Hybrids are partnering to present the Corn Belt Award to high school students who demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities, show good character, and participate in school and community activities.
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  Minnesota Wyffels Corn Belt Award Winner - Brielle Brown 05.10.2026

  Brownfield and Wyffels Hybrids are partnering to present the Corn Belt Award to high school students who demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities, show good character, and participate in school and community activities.
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  Indiana Wyffels Corn Belt Award Winner - Alexis Gotshall 05.10.2026

  Brownfield and Wyffels Hybrids are partnering to present the Corn Belt Award to high school students who demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities, show good character, and participate in school and community activities.
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  Introducing Enclosa Herbicide 05.10.2026 3min

  Managing for Profit gives expert perspectives on risk management in production agriculture.
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  Illinois Wyffels Corn Belt Award Winner - Samantha Nauman 05.10.2026

  Brownfield and Wyffels Hybrids are partnering to present the Corn Belt Award to high school students who demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities, show good character, and participate in school and community activities.
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  Illinois Wyffels Corn Belt Award Winner - Remyngton Fuller 05.10.2026

  Brownfield and Wyffels Hybrids are partnering to present the Corn Belt Award to high school students who demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities, show good character, and participate in school and community activities.