U.S. beef exports to China still on hiatus

The U.S. is still waiting for China to renew certificates for nearly 400 facilities, and it continues to impact beef exports. Kent Bacus, the executive director for government affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says China has failed to follow through on the terms of the Phase One trade agreement negotiated during President Trump’s…… Continue Reading

Weather and ratings hammering markets

An agricultural economist with Advance Trading says favorable Corn Belt weather continues to weigh on commodity prices. Brian Basting tells Brownfield, “It has been a weather market and we’re looking at one of the wettest Julys in recent memory.”  He says, “Some are saying that this June and July could be one of the record…… Continue Reading

Ethanol production, stocks, exports up on week

U.S. ethanol production rose over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.096 million barrels per day, up 18,000 on the week, but down 13,000 on the year. That week-to-week rise can be tied to demand expectations, while the year-to-year dip is partially related to a larger supply. The Renewable Fuels…… Continue Reading

Lack of farmer surveys could impact forecasts from USDA reports

An economist says the lack of farmer participation in USDA surveys may have unintended consequences for the ag industry. Bernt Nelson with the American Farm Bureau tells Brownfield the decline over the last 10 years is alarming. “A fall in response rates can do a lot of things to jeopardize not just the data itself,…… Continue Reading

Nitrogen study looks at variability and availability

Researchers continue to study factors that impact the variability and availability of nitrogen throughout the growing season. University of Minnesota nutrient and water management specialist Dr. Lindsay Pease says she’s trying to answer several questions. “How much of our nitrogen that we’ve applied is being used with the crop? When is it being used? And…… Continue Reading

U.S. grain grading systems need to evolve

The U.S. grain industry told lawmakers grain inspection and grading systems need to evolve for the U.S. to remain globally competitive. In a Senate Ag Committee hearing on Tuesday, Nicholas Friant with Cargill said using new technology can improve human error.   “The National Grain and Feed Association and its members are ready and willing to…… Continue Reading

U.S. grain gading systems need to evolve

The U.S. grain industry told lawmakers grain inspection and grading systems need to evolve for the U.S. to remain globally competitive. In a Senate Ag Committee hearing on Tuesday, Nicholas Friant with Cargill said using new technology can improve human error.   “The National Grain and Feed Association and its members are ready and willing to…… Continue Reading

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