Trade experts say non-tariff trade barriers and other ag provisions should be addressed in next year’s review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Luis Rosendo Guiterrez, the Undersecretary of Foreign Trade in Mexico, says biotechnology, import-export efficiencies and phytosanitary processes are challenging. “We need to be faster with these processes to reduce all the costs this implies.”…… Continue Reading
Corn growers seek long-term E15 certainty
A past president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association says an increase in domestic use could provide a boost for producers during a time of trade uncertainty. Lance Lillibridge tells Brownfield, “That can happen with E15 or the Next Generation Fuels Act where we have higher blends of ethanol and biofuels.” The eastern Iowa corn…… Continue Reading
Iowa farmer sticking with regular crop rotation
Not all growers are planning to shift to more corn acres this year. Southeast Iowa farmer Tim Meyer tells Brownfield he has no plans to disrupt what’s been working for him on his operation. “I would hate to throw things out of rotation just for pure speculation for what I’d think the markets are going…… Continue Reading
Eastern Iowa farmer says drought could be a problem again this year
Planting season will begin soon for an eastern Iowa farmer. Dave Walton raises corn and soybeans near Wilton along the Mississippi River and says they’re still a few days out from getting started. “It’s been a little cold and wet to be thinking about doing that. I’ve gotten some fieldwork done, but I think we’ll…… Continue Reading
Every Decision Counts
As growers prepare to plant or have recently begun, every decision counts towards ensuring a profitable harvest. Today, we’ll explore strategies with Nutrien Ag Solutions to help with a successful growing season. Nutrien Financial senior director of business development John Maman says this is a critical time of year for farmers. The post Every Decision Counts appeared…… Continue Reading
Carly Pearce Says Doctors ‘Dismissed’ Her Heart Symptoms
Now, the singer is urging fans to advocate for themselves if medical professionals don’t take them seriously. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Pork producers voicing China trade concerns on Capitol Hill
Some pork producers say escalating trade tensions with China could have lasting impacts on the industry. North central Ohio pork producer Pat Hord says the country is one of the largest buyers of U.S. pork. “This current state makes it impossible for us to compete in that market,” he says. “It also makes it easier…… Continue Reading
Administration says it will work with farmers to protect ag workforce
President Trump says he’s going to work with farmers to address labor shortages as his administration continues to ramp up deportations of undocumented immigrants. The President made his comments during a cabinet meeting at the White House on Thursday. “If they have strong recommendations for their farms for certain people, we’re going to let them…… Continue Reading
Don’t Butter Those Biscuits! FDA Recalls 1,700 Pounds of Butter
Don’t butter your biscuits until you read this! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
New water taskforce in Kansas will safeguard supply
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has signed a new law creating a taskforce to address ongoing water issues impacting the state’s ag producers. Kent Askren, public policy director with the Kansas Farm Bureau, says a long-term investment program is long overdue. “The money and then the future planning and what those plans actually will hold once…… Continue Reading
