A University of Illinois study shows most consumers expect tariffs to increase the prices they pay for food. “People that are worried about tariffs are also much more worried about short-term inflation.” Maria Kalaitzandonakes tells Brownfield when it comes to the economy, there are two things consumers pay close attention to. “Food prices and…… Continue Reading
An optimistic outlook on trade with Mexico
A southern Indiana farmer says maintaining key export markets is crucial to profitability for producers. Matthew Lucas is the vice president of the Indiana Corn Marketing Council. “That is the biggest concern for ag producers,” he says. “How these tariffs are going to unfold on US products moving into Mexico. Is pork going to be part…… Continue Reading
Patented technology differentiates Pivot Bio
Pivot Bio offers products that optimize crop production through specifically timed and placed nitrogen delivery. Logan Woodford, Product Development Manager, based in Illinois, tells Brownfield patented technology of gene edited nitrogen-fixing bacteria differentiates Pivot Bio in the marketplace. Cyndi Young talked with Logan Woodford at Commodity Classic 2025: The post Patented technology differentiates Pivot Bio…… Continue Reading
Farm Credit system seeing impact of down ag economy
The slumping ag economy is having real world impacts. Bill Davis, CEO of Oklahoma Ag Credit, told the 123rd annual convention of the National Farmers Union in Oklahoma City that concerns are mounting across the countryside. “We haven’t seen default stress in our portfolio generally yet, but we are concerned about the trends that we’re…… Continue Reading
Economist bullish for butterfat demand
A dairy economist says domestic butter manufacturers have an opportunity to serve more of the U.S. market. Corey Geiger with CoBank says butter imports since the pandemic have skyrocketed. “The growth this year, up 72 percent,” he says. “We’re setting records for butterfat and the American farmer can’t send enough of it to the processor.” He says…… Continue Reading
The value of high oleic soybeans in dairy nutrition
An executive committee member on the United Soybean Board says checkoff research is helping farmers find new market opportunities. Todd Hanton says high oleic soybeans are helping improve dairy nutrition. “It’s safer to the rumen and you can feed more of it than you can a normal soybean,” he says. “It ups the butter fat…… Continue Reading
Approval sought for $83.5 million settlement with JBS in cattle antitrust case
Beef producers are closer to a settlement in an antitrust class action case with one of the four major meat packers. In 2019 National Farmers Union (NFU), R-CALF, and four fed cattle producers filed a class action lawsuit against JBS, Tyson, Cargill, and National Beef claiming the companies artificially suppressed beef prices. Attorney Tom Undlin…… Continue Reading
CNH to lay off part of Fargo workforce
The down ag economy is impacting another equipment manufacturing site. CNH is reducing its workforce at the Fargo, North Dakota plant. In a statement to Brownfield, the company says, “CNH has announced workforce reductions at its Fargo, ND facility due to current and anticipated market conditions. Employees were notified last week, with approximately 198 hourly…… Continue Reading
Export inspections mostly up on week
The USDA says corn export inspections for the week ending March 6th were strong and more than what’s needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2024/25 marketing year kicked off June 1st for wheat and September 1st for corn, sorghum, and soybeans. The USDA’s next round of supply and demand numbers is…… Continue Reading
Quality and Competition in Mexico
In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Missouri Soybean Farmers highlight their quality, emphasizing that they are the best choice. A major soybean processor in Mexico, handling 320,000 bushels daily, sources 29% from Missouri. The post Quality and Competition in Mexico appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
