An ag economist says he expects some upcoming export opportunities for U.S. corn into Japan. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says Japan needs more corn for livestock feed usage. “They are a bit ahead of us with highly pathogenic avian influenza. They are about a year ahead of us, so they are rebuilding their laying…… Continue Reading
NPPC president outlines organization’s priorities
The National Pork Producers Council president says getting a legislative fix for Proposition 12 remains the organization’s top priority. Duane Stateler of Ohio tells Brownfield, “We’ve got to stop the patchwork.” He says more Prop 12-like initiatives are being considered by voters in other states. “We just can’t have disruptions in the marketplace from every…… Continue Reading
Bankers back Trump’s tariff strategy, RMI survey says
The latest Rural Mainstreet Index reveals most Midwestern bankers support President Trump’s tariff strategy. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss tells Brownfield, “Farmers and the bankers are supporting the president’s approach. Now, we haven’t seen the retaliation yet and that’s my real concern. If we don’t see retaliation that would be especially good for agriculture and…… Continue Reading
Bayer loses Georgia Roundup case
A Georgia jury has awarded more than $2 billion in compensation and damages to the plaintiff in a Bayer Roundup case. The plaintiff, John Barnes, originally filed suit in 2021 against Monsanto claiming the glyphosate-based herbicide caused his cancer. Reports indicate the order from the Georgia jury is one of the largest-ever Roundup settlements. Bayer…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures mostly lower waiting on direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mostly lower ahead of direct business. April live cattle closed $.47 higher at $206.37 and June live cattle closed $.17 higher at $202.32. April feeder cattle closed $.40 lower at $284.85 and May feeder cattle closed $.72 lower at $284.12. Direct cash cattle trade activity…… Continue Reading
Export group backs foreign cold storage assistance bill
Proposed legislation would invest in foreign market cold storage infrastructure, allowing more U.S. frozen food exports. The Fortifying Refrigeration Infrastructure and Developing Global Exports or FRIDGE Act was reintroduced in the U.S. House Tuesday. Lowell Randel, Senior Vice President of Government and Legal Affairs with the Global Cold Chain Alliance tells Brownfield the FRIDGE Act…… Continue Reading
Protecting animal ag from foreign disease outbreaks
Protecting animal agriculture from foreign animal disease outbreaks. Dr. Kelli Werling with Indiana’s State Board of Animal Health says a foreign animal disease outbreak would be detrimental to exports and the overall ag economy. “Trade partners might not choose to take our product anymore and we can’t export that product, then there could be a flooding…… Continue Reading
Avoid pre-plant tillage if it’s wet
An extension corn agronomist says one tip for a successful planting season is avoiding pre-plant tillage when soils are too wet. Jeff Coulter is with the University of Minnesota. “If we’re going in there when it’s too wet, that can cause soil compaction, it can result in clods, and those things can lead to uneven…… Continue Reading
Ag groups seek tax policy permanence
Nearly 270 farm organizations are asking Congress to permanently extend several expiring tax provisions important to agriculture. Chuck Conner with the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says there’s about $5 trillion in tax increases that take effect at the end of the year without congressional action. “And much of that $5 trillion is focused on…… Continue Reading
Farmer concern about MAHA movement
The president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association is concerned the “Make America Healthy Again” movement could be detrimental to agriculture. Darin Johnson, who farms near Wells, says its critical ag producers speak up because science is on its side. “We need to be loud about it, as far as seed oils goes we have…… Continue Reading
