Republican members of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee recently met to discuss potential “bridge” payments to help farmers through the slumping ag economy. Iowa’s Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield the private meeting took place Thursday. “Where we came to the conclusion as we told each other what we thought was a critical situation, similar to the…… Continue Reading
Wisconsin prepares for surge in international delegations at World Dairy Expo
Wisconsin’s Ag Secretary says he’s expecting more foreign visitors at this year’s World Dairy Expo. Set-up is underway for next week’s World Dairy Expo in Madison, and Randy Romanski tells Brownfield this is where the world comes to for dairy knowledge, animals, experience, and genetics and his team is prepared to meet with more foreign…… Continue Reading
The push for year-round, nationwide E15 continues in D.C.
A U.S. Congressman says passing year-round, nationwide E15 remains a priority for many Midwestern lawmakers. Mike Flood of Nebraska tells Brownfield the skinny farm bill is an option. “We want it in there.” He says one of the biggest challenges has been finding a legislative avenue. “There is some talk about attaching it to the…… Continue Reading
Economist: Farm equipment sales slump for 25th straight month
An economist with Creighton University says he’s concerned about the continued slump in the ag equipment market. Ernie Goss tells Brownfield the farm equipment index recently sank below growth neutral for the 25th straight month in the Rural Mainstreet Index. “Farmers loathe to buy equipment. When the outlook is not that strong, they pull back…… Continue Reading
Soybean market faces uncertainty amid U.S. harvest and weak China demand
An agricultural economist with Advance Trading says soybean growers are facing considerable market uncertainty as the U.S. harvest gains momentum. Brian Basting says the lack of a tangible trade deal with the world’s largest bean buyer is unsettling. “Can China make it through the fall without taking any U.S. beans?” He says, “Last year at…… Continue Reading
Argentina’s temporary tax suspension sparks fire sale of grain exports
Argentina has announced a temporary suspension of taxes on grain exports. Ag economist Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net tells Brownfield, “Right now, beans they have about a 26% export tax on beans coming out. That has dropped to 0%. Corn went from 9.5% to 0% and wheat went from 9.5% to 0%.” He says it’s essentially…… Continue Reading
It’s Almost Harvest Time
In this Pods for Profit, Michigan State University Extension’s soybean educator Eric Anderson joins us with recommendations for farmers to bring in the most beans possible. The post It’s Almost Harvest Time appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
USDA evaluating regional hub locations ahead major department reorganization
The deputy secretary at the USDA says he’s evaluating regional hub locations for the department’s reorganization. Stephen Vaden tells Brownfield he’ll be in Missouri this week. “We believe it is important for the senior leadership…to be able to personally lay eyes on these facilities so we can assure ourselves this is somewhere we would want…… Continue Reading
Cattle industry urges action as screwworm fly spreads north
The CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the detection of New World screwworm just 70 miles from the southern border is concerning. Colin Woodall says, “Time is no longer on our side.” He says getting new sterile fly facilities online won’t happen overnight. “In the meantime, it’s important that the Secretary also continue…… Continue Reading
AgriBusiness Council of Indiana names new president and CEO
AgriBusiness Council of Indiana has named Melissa Rekeweg as its new president and CEO. Rekeweg will lead the organization’s efforts to serve Indiana’s grain, feed, seed, plant food, and chemistry sectors to help strengthen the state as a national agricultural leader. Rekeweg recently served as managing director of the National Council for Agricultural Education, leading…… Continue Reading
