U.S. corn sales very strong, economist says

An ag economist says strong export sales for new crop U.S. corn helped provide a bump for the commodity markets. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net tells Brownfield, “We had another smashing week of export sales for corn is all I can say,” he said. “I think it was the third highest ever for this week. We…… Continue Reading

SDS a “concerning” problem in south-central Iowa

A south-central Iowa farmer says disease pressure in soybeans has been alarming. “There’s sudden death syndrome all over the place,” said Steve Kuiper of Knoxville. Kuiper says SDS arrived much earlier than he expected this year. He says the disease is typically found in late August or early September. “You start to see these brown…… Continue Reading

Unleaded 88 saves Minnesota drivers $8 million so far in 2025

New data shows Minnesota consumers who filled up with Unleaded 88 have saved more than $8 million so far in 2025. Minnesota Biofuels Association executive director Brian Werner tells Brownfield May savings alone on fuel blended with 15 percent ethanol reached nearly $2 million compared to regular gasoline. “That’s real savings to Minnesota consumers in…… Continue Reading

Walz concerned trade uncertainty is harming agriculture

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is concerned U.S. agriculture will be harmed by trade uncertainty.  Walz, who a year ago was named the running mate for presidential candidate Kamala Harris, says farmers are used to uncertainty. “They want to know what’s going to happen with trade, I think that’s the biggest thing. Commodity prices are low,…… Continue Reading

Trump announces tariff increase for India

President Trump has signed an executive order that increases tariffs on India from 25% to 50%. Ag economist Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says the president’s action comes after India’s continued importation of Russian oil. “India doesn’t buy a whole lot of goods from us, but what it’s going to do is essentially if you are…… Continue Reading

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