Statewide Ohio drought once again cutting into soybean yields

A soybean and small grains specialist at Ohio State University says soybean yields have been impacted by late-season drought. Laura Lindsey says pods are small and dry. “We actually had really good rainfall in April, May, June, and even July,” she says. “The water really turned off in August and September, which we know is…… Continue Reading

U.S. corn export inspections climb as Mexico, Japan drive demand

The USDA is reporting another generally solid week for grain and oilseed export inspections. Corn, soybeans, and wheat all saw week-to-week improvements during the week ending October 16th, with Mexico topping the list for beans and corn, and Nigeria leading the way on wheat. China remains notable by their absence for soybeans, with physical shipments…… Continue Reading

U.S. ag trade deficit widens as exports decline and imports rise

A professor of agricultural economics in the College of ACES at the University of Illinois says a new study shows U.S. agricultural imports now exceed exports, and the trade deficit is expected to worsen. Lead author William Ridley says America’s once healthy trade surplus has evaporated. “Exports have largely been chugging along at the same…… Continue Reading

Export Watch: What’s Happening with Soybean Exports

In this Spotlight on Soybeans, we highlight how the ag export situation looks dire this fall. That’s according to Matt Amick, the director of market development at the Missouri Soybean Merchandizing Council. Listen to learn more. The post Export Watch: What’s Happening with Soybean Exports appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     … Continue Reading

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