Brazil is on pace to reach record soybean export volumes in 2025. Ag economist Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says this isn’t a surprise. “What it is, you’re seeing Brazil take over our market share,” he said. “The fact of the matter, plain and simple, is China has not been buying our beans. We know that…… Continue Reading
Congresswoman questions support for competing soybean exporter amid farm aid talks
A member of the House Ag Committee says farmers on her Agriculture Advisory Council are questioning the Trump administration’s recent $20 billion bailout of Argentina. Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski tells Brownfield, “Why would this administration be providing financial taxpayer incentives to a country that is our competitor when we’re trying to sell our own domestically grown…… Continue Reading
Ricketts pushes for more ag trade deals, year-round E15 access
A U.S. Senator says lawmakers should focus on expanding market opportunities for American agriculture once the federal government shutdown ends. Pete Ricketts of Nebraska says there are opportunities to secure additional trade agreements. “There’re other countries that present a lot of opportunity, like Indonesia. We need to go out and make the case to help…… Continue Reading
Ohio State Extension launches statewide forage quality initiative
Ohio State University Extension has launched a statewide effort to help livestock producers better understand feeding challenges heading into the winter months. Ted Wiseman, with Perry County Extension, says variable conditions throughout the growing season have led to inconsistent forage quality levels. “Out of 180 samples, about two-thirds of them have the energy for cows…… Continue Reading
IATP: Farm bill should strengthen diverse, local food systems
A policy specialist with the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy says the next farm bill needs to support farmers at all scales. “It’s not a good time to be a farmer, no matter what size of operation you are,” said Michael Happ, IATP’s program associate for climate and rural communities. Happ tells Brownfield safety…… Continue Reading
Craig says Trump tariffs are squeezing farmers from all sides
The Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee suggests Trump administration trade policies are devastating the ag economy. Minnesota Democrat Angie Craig tells Brownfield farmers are hurting and need help. “This is exactly what I predicted was going to happen as a result of across-the-board tariffs. The tariffs have inflated the input costs, they’ve reduced…… Continue Reading
Iowa farmer sees yield loss after scaling back fungicide use
A farmer from western Iowa says he pulled back on fungicide purchases this year and is starting to see the results at harvest. Kevin Ross says corn yields have been a mixed bag. “Corn we’ve done so far is not real great. Had some green snap in it early,” He tells Brownfield yields are lower…… Continue Reading
Fire and farm safety tips for farmers at harvest
Fire prevention helps farmers stay safe at harvest. Dry fields, low humidity, high winds, and hot farm equipment have been causing harvest fires across the Midwest. Gale Blomenkamp with the Boone County Fire District in central Missouri has several fire and farm safety tips for farms in this Managing for Profit. The post Fire and…… Continue Reading
National Farm to School month
October is National Farm to School month. Brianna Goode, Indiana’s Farm to School coordinator, says the program connects farmers with school districts interested in serving locally grown food in school cafeterias. AUDIO: Healthy Living on Farm to School The post National Farm to School month appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Compeer Financial: Dairy farms remain strong but cautious about expansion
A lender says most dairy farms have been financially healthy during this ag economic downturn, but they’re reluctant to expand or make capital investments. Curtis Gerrits is the Senior Animal Ag Lending Specialist for Compeer Financial. He tells Brownfield most of the time when milk prices are good, farmers are upgrading or expanding by building…… Continue Reading
