The executive director of Farmers for Free Trade says the Trump administration should consider pulling back on its aggressive tariff strategy. Brian Kuehl tells Brownfield farmers depending on major markets like China. “If we lose a market like China – our number one export market for U.S. soybeans, about 15 billion dollars per year in…… Continue Reading
Heat wave to hit Corn Belt, farmer already concerned about crop health
An extreme heat wave is expected to impact most areas of the U.S. Corn Belt this weekend and one farmer says that sets up a scary situation for his crops. Randy Uhrmacher, who raises corn and soybeans in south central Nebraska, says drought conditions have already intensified after missing recent moisture. “There’s really no subsoil…… Continue Reading
Post-Harvest Marketing Should Include ‘Exit Strategy’
University of Missouri economist Ben Brown advises having a clear exit strategy to avoid holding onto the crop, whether on paper or in storage. Brown, who is also affiliated with the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI), notes that soybean demand growth has primarily come from soybean oil used in fuel, which is currently…… Continue Reading
Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast Ep. 24 | Endangered Species Act Requires Some Navigation Know-How
Since its establishment during the Nixon Administration in 1973, the interpretation of the Endangered Species Act has evolved. Missouri Soybeans’ Technical Conservation Agronomist, Kaitlin Flick-Dinsmore, provides some clarification on navigating the ESA and working with the EPA. The post Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast Ep. 24 | Endangered Species Act Requires Some Navigation Know-How appeared first…… Continue Reading
Iowa Corn hosts Southern Iowa Ag Industry Tour
Industries connected to agriculture in southern Iowa were showcased by the Iowa Corn Growers Association this week. Southwest Iowa farmer and Iowa Corn District 7 president Curt Behrens says Thursday’s tour featured five businesses that are thriving in a rural setting. “I think the amount that goes on here and how it effects not just…… Continue Reading
Illinois Farmers Union Livestock Event
Brownfield’s Jared White attends the Illinois Farmers Union Livestock Event. The post Illinois Farmers Union Livestock Event appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Placements remain the number to watch
The industry continues to watch the number of cattle placed into feedyards. Mississippi State University Extension ag economist Josh Maples says there are some seasonal patterns in placements. “As we get into May, we typically see a pop here,” he says. Placements for April were down, Maples says that’s similar to 2024. “Then as we…… Continue Reading
Indiana FFA elects new state officer team
Photo by Brownfield’s Erin Anderson. Indiana FFA’s newly elected state president says she’s looking forward to helping the organization grow throughout the next year. Kaitlyn Maruszewski from the Tri-Central FFA chapter says she hopes to inspire members across the state. “Keep taking every opportunity you can and when the opportunities aren’t coming your way, go…… Continue Reading
U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson visits Terraform Tillage
Brownfield’s Brent Barnett covers U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson’s visit to Terraform Tillage The post U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson visits Terraform Tillage appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Direct cattle business continuing to develop
There was another light round of direct cash cattle trade on Thursday, following the light trade reported in the North on Wednesday. Live deals in Nebraska were at $237. Dressed deals in the North were at mostly $376, with a few at $377. That was $3 to $4 lower than the prior week’s weighted average…… Continue Reading
