An ag economist says he’s uncertain how a series of new trade agreements in principle will impact the ag economy. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says the news that Japan, Philippines and Indonesia have agreed to a framework is a step in the right direction. “I think it’s definitely good news especially for the Japanese purchase. Japan…… Continue Reading
More details about U.S. – Indonesia trade framework
The White House has released more details about the U.S.- Indonesia trade deal and what it means for agriculture. Indonesia has agreed to purchase $4.5 billion worth of U.S. ag products including soybeans, soybean meal, wheat and cotton. Ben Brown, an extension ag economist with the University of Missouri, says while Indonesia isn’t the largest…… Continue Reading
Who Was Right? Zach Bryan Lashes Out at Young Fan on TikTok
Who was right? The internet has thoughts. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Farmers voicing concerns about trade and tariff actions
Farmers from across the country are voicing their concerns about the long-term impacts of tariffs. In this episode of Managing for Profit, farmers from several ag groups express the urgency for new trade deals. The post Farmers voicing concerns about trade and tariff actions appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Lauren Alaina Suffers Another Devastating Loss
“I wouldn’t be me without Holly,” Alaina once said. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Pulse industry aims to double demand by 2030
U.S. dry pea, lentil, chickpea, and dry bean industries are coming together with a new focus and more unified identity. Tim McGreevy is the CEO of USA Pulses, formerly known as the USA Dry Pea and Lentil Association. “As a unified group, we need to make a lot bigger investments in research,” he shares. “We need…… Continue Reading
Ag economist: wait and see grain marketing approach can work
An extension ag economist says a wait-and-see approach to grain marketing isn’t always a bad thing. “It really depends on the structure of the farm and the farmer.” Chad Hart with Iowa State University says the strategy can work if farmers can store the crop into next winter or spring, waiting for a seasonal bump…… Continue Reading
Crop diseases keep custom applicators busy
Crop disease pressure is keeping a custom applicator in eastern Iowa busy. Cole Deklotz owns R & R Ag Service and says 2025 has turned into one of the wettest years in recent memory, with northern corn leaf blight reappearing. “The past few years, tar spot has been on everyone’s radar. Everyone wants to talk…… Continue Reading
Looking for new ways to grow corn demand
A farmer director with the National Corn Growers Association says producers need additional markets for their crop. J.R. Roesner says a federal fix for nationwide, year-round E-15 is the first step. “We then have to push towards higher blends of ethanol into that 20 to 30 percent range,” he says. “Farmers are very good at…… Continue Reading
Live cattle mixed and feeders were higher, lean hog futures mixed
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed and feeders were higher, preparing for widespread direct business, along with Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed and Cattle Inventory reports. Live cattle did take a partial cue from the mixed midday boxed beef, while feeders had some support from the lower move in corn. August live…… Continue Reading
