A Minnesota pork producer says several ag policy issues were discussed with members of Congress during last week’s Fall Legislative Action Conference in Washington, D.C. Maddie Hokanson of Goodhue is a director on the Minnesota Pork Board. “We talked about the farm bill and making sure there’s a Prop 12 fix able to be added…… Continue Reading
Farm Rescue ready to help this harvest
A volunteer with Farm Rescue says the organization stands ready to help farm families in crisis this harvest season. John Radke says over 500 volunteers across 10 Midwestern states can assist when injury or illness threatens a farm’s future. “You can’t make them happy when they’re hurt, but you can sure take the edge off…… Continue Reading
USDA forecasts food prices to rise nearly 3% in 2025
A food economist says August grocery prices posted the largest month-to-month increase in several years. David Ortega with Michigan State University tells Brownfield there are still inflationary pressures impacting food costs. “The numbers were a bit concerning, we saw the price of food, the price of groceries increase, more than half a percent,” he says. USDA…… Continue Reading
Eligible livestock producers can now apply for USDA’s $1B emergency assistance
The USDA has announced $1 billion in disaster recovery assistance for livestock producers impacted by floods and wildfires. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins tells Brownfield the funding is available through the Emergency Livestock Relief Program for 2023 and 2024 Flood and Wildfire. “This one billion dollars in funding will help producers offset increased supplemental feed costs,”…… Continue Reading
Rainfall likely across Corn Belt after hot, dry stretch
Iowa’s state climatologist says short-term outlooks show rain could be likely across parts of the Corn Belt later this week. Justin Glisan says the recent trend has been hot and dry. “In September, we are seeing in that third week on the precipitation side higher chances of rainfall. We are shifting from, at least in…… Continue Reading
Corn exports off to strong start in 2025/26, USDA reports sharp year-over-year gains
The USDA says grain and oilseed export inspections during the week ending September 11th were mostly above what’s needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2025/26 marketing year began June 1st for wheat and September 1st for corn, sorghum, and soybeans. The USDA’s next round of supply and demand numbers is out…… Continue Reading
U.S. and China talk tariffs in Spain, soybean purchases still uncertain
The U.S. and China held trade discussions in Madrid, Spain over the weekend. Ag economist Greg McBride with Allendale says disputes over tariffs were a focal point. “I don’t think these (meetings) have anything to do with soybeans,” he said. “I think this is more trying to get on the same page about the tariff…… Continue Reading
Labor on the minds of meat packers
The president of American Foods Group says that finding adequate labor remains the top challenge for the meat-packing industry. “The reality is there’s jobs in this industry that there is no local person who is going to do that job.” David Jagodzinske says immigration reform is needed. “Why do they come? Just like our ancestors…… Continue Reading
Mizzou Tigers: Fueled by Biodiesel
Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council Board Member Kyle Durham says Missouri Soybean farmers are once again partnering with the University of Missouri to promote biodiesel and other soybean products. The post Mizzou Tigers: Fueled by Biodiesel appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Tariff pause could open door for corn, additonal soybean exports to Mexico
A grain and oil seeds analyst with Terrain says there’s an opportunity to increase some ag exports to Mexico. Bree Baatz tells Brownfield while they’re a top customer for U.S. corn, there could be additional market access for soybeans. “They don’t grow a lot of soybeans domestically, so I don’t expect that momentum to decline…… Continue Reading
