Paul Casper, a farmer in eastern South Dakota, says he’s trying to stay optimistic as the Trump administration extends its timeline to work through new trade deals. “I hope Trump comes through with something on the ag sector side. He says he will and we’ll see what happens.” Ahead of Wednesday’s tariff deadline, President Trump…… Continue Reading
Concerns about the future of trade
A west central Indiana farmer says he’s concerned about the future of U.S. trade. Kevin Cox says certainty is needed. “I need the best crop that I’ve ever grown, and I needed the highest price I’ve ever had, and that’s not the case,” he says. “The industry in itself is just kind of in a flux right now…… Continue Reading
Supreme Court denies Iowa Pork Prop 12 petition
The Supreme Court recently denied a petition filed by the Iowa Pork Producers Association challenging Proposition 12. IPPA attorney Eldon McAfee says the challenge to California’s livestock confinement law was based on constitutional issues. “Some of which were addressed by the dissent mainly in the NPPC case, where the Supreme Court found that it was…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices mixed Monday
Cash dairy prices were mixed Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.6075. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.6850. Five sales were recorded, ranging from $1.6750 to $1.6850. Cheese barrels were down $0.01 at $1.7150. One sale was recorded at that price. Butter prices were up…… Continue Reading
Trump rallies for farmworker exemption
President Trump again pledged to work with farmers and protect undocumented farmworkers during a recent rally in Iowa. “We’re going to do something that we’re going to sort of put the farmers in charge,” he said. Trump said legislation is being crafted with farmers and the hospitality industry to create some type of immigration exemption.…… Continue Reading
Compeer’s Economic Minute – Steady Planting, Market Impacts & Interest Rate Outlook
In this episode, Compeer Agricultural Economist Dr. Megan Roberts discusses the USDA’s Planting Acreage Report and the Grain Stocks Update. She said this report was fairly quiet with no real surprises. Learn more about the 2025 planting season, market prices, and how it will impact farmers moving forward. Listen to Compeer’s Economic Minute for clear,…… Continue Reading
BASF researching red crown rot
A technical field representative with BASF says new research shows seed treatments can help mitigate yield losses caused by red crown rot. Nick Tinsley says the key is using a higher rate of seed treatment. “Not all seed treatments are going to have activity, but there are a few out there that do.” He says,…… Continue Reading
Scout for Soil Borne Soybean Diseases
It’s scouting season. Mandy Bish, a plant pathologist with the University of Missouri Extension, says that due to the wet, cool spring, farmers should be scouting for soil-borne diseases. Hear more from Bish in the latest Spotlight on Soybeans. The post Scout for Soil Borne Soybean Diseases appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Late Season Weed Control
As the growing season progresses, some farmers may still have concerns about weed control. Ron Geis, a market development specialist with Corteva Agriscience, says the Enlist weed control system allows farmers to make timely herbicide applications tailored to their operation. He tells Brownfield that Enlist can be applied up to the early flower stage in…… Continue Reading
Ag groups focus on what’s next after OBBB passage
While the One Big Beautiful bill includes key investments for agriculture, some ag groups say it leaves a few issues unresolved for farmers and ranchers. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew tells Brownfield the legislation may have complicated the path forward for a “skinny” farm bill. “The big remaining question, besides whether or not we’ll…… Continue Reading
