Program Descriptions

Commodity and Livestock Programs

Morning Livestock – Report A quick review of cash cattle and hog prices along with reasons behind the price moves, not just numbers, but the why’s too. Reports of boxed beef and pork carcass cutouts are included. An in depth look ahead as to what is expected in the market today. 6:05 a.m., 3 1/2 min, Mon-Fri.
FarmBreak: Hog Market – Opening hog prices with reports from private sources and the USDA. Includes overnight trading prices from the Chicago Board of Trade. 8:45 a.m, 2 min, Mon-Fri.
Opening Livestock Report – More detailed report on terminal markets, including reports from private sources and interior sales; pre-open call on the Chicago Board of Trade; and early trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. 9:15 a.m., 3 min, Mon-Fri.
Midday Livestock Report – An in depth round-up of all the morning cash livestock news. Background on why the markets are doing what they are doing and news affecting the market. Feeder auction reports from the major livestock markets, not just numbers, but what demand was like and what are feeder buying and why. 12:05 p.m., 3 1/2 min, Mon-Fri.
Chicago Board of Trade Open – Initial prices on grain futures as trading begins, along with summary of factors affecting trade. 9:30 a.m., 3 min, Mon-Fri.
Commodity Update – Midday review of trading on futures markets. 12:15 p.m., 2 min, Mon-Fri.
Commodity Close - First look at closing prices on the Chicago Board of Trade and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and review of factors affecting the day’s trading. 1:45 p.m., 3 min, Mon-Fri.
Commodity Settlement – Final prices on the futures exchanges; a review of factors affecting trading; first word on government production, livestock and supply/demand reports; and major farm news of the day. Includes reports from market analysts. 2:15 p.m., 4 min, Mon-Fri.
Weekend Market Wrap – A weekly review and analysis of cash hog and cattle market sin the eastern and western corn belt, and cash cattle market sin the major feedlot areas of Nebraska, Kansas, Texas and Oklahoma. Includes summary of week’s activities on the Chicago Board of Trade and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, while reviewing factors that might influence next week’s trading… as well as a review of the week’s hay market. 5 min, Saturday

News and Feature Programs

Agri-Business News – Brownfield offers two state-specific agribusiness news programs daily. The Morning Agri-Business program contains news and features pertaining to farmers and agri-business in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin. In addition to news and features relevant to farmers and agribusiness in these states, our Mid-day Agri-Business program contains a state agricultural weather forecast and a review of cash livestock markets in the state. 4 min, Mon-Fri.
Ag Headline News – A concise review of the day’s top ag news from across the country and around the world. 2 min, Mon-Fri.
Agriculture Today – A quick “snapshot” of what’s happening in the ag industry, including a recap of national and world ag news headlines and a recap of grain and livestock markets. A customized program. Quick and informative. 4 min, Mon-Fri.
Dairy Update – A daily program focusing on the dairy industry. The program features dairy economists, new technology, markets and legislative activity that impact the nation’s dairy farmers. 5:40 a.m., 3 min, Mon-Fri.
Farmbreak – A snapshot of prices and factors driving the market, from weather to government reports to cash movement and international news. Scheduled every half hour. 1 min, Mon-Fri.
Hoofbeat – Topics of interest to the horse owner. Basic care, disease prevention and other issues pertaining to the equine industry in the US for the owners of 1 or 2 horses to larger operations. 6:20 a.m.4 min, Saturday.
The American Countryside – Andrew McCrea is the host of “The American Countryside,” a program that has won five Oscars for rural and agricultural broadcasting. Andrew has interviewed hall of fame sports stars, Emmy and Grammy winners and even been body slammed by professional wrestlers! His broadcasting work has taken him to all 50 states and four continents to interview thousands of guests for his program. ”The American Countryside” is unique in broadcasting because all of the interviews are done on location. 6:50 a.m., 4 min, Mon-Fri.
Managing for Profit - Expert perspectives on running a profitable farm and using crop insurance, government programs and tools to help farmers market their crops; regular examination of the political environment; tax and legal information that will help farmers of any size find success in a changing marketplace. 6:35 a.m., 4 min, Mon-Fri.
Rural Issues Forum – A look at issues that impact rural America – from health insurance for farmers and their families to rural infrastructure, education, rural crime, property rights, etc. Some very controversial issues; all topics pertain to rural life. 6:40 a.m., 4 min, Mon-Fri.
Cyndi Young’s Two Cents – Farm Director Cyndi Young’s personal perspective on agriculture and rural life. Cyndi swaps her “news” hat for her “commentary” helmet and pulls no punches [Archive]. 5:50 a.m., 3 min, Mon-Fri.