A tale of two rivers

The chief science fellow with Nutrien Ag Solutions says current levels on the Mississippi River vary greatly depending upon location. Eric Snodgrass says it’s a tale of have’s and have not’s. “Three weeks ago, it was below low stage, so they’ve recovered 35 feet of water in the Mississippi River by Memphis.”  He says, “Come…… Continue Reading

U.S. Drought Monitor staff preparing for NOAA disruptions

A climatologist at the National Drought Mitigation Center says he’s closely following how staffing cuts at USDA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) could impact work. Brian Fuchs tells Brownfield, “When we see some of these agencies starting to get some of their people cut, you really need to understand what that trickle…… Continue Reading

Bayer Crop Science to launch Vyconic Soybeans

Bayer Crop Science introduced Vyconic Soybeans during this year’s Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado. The first of its kind product will offer five herbicide tolerances. It is expected to launch in North America in marketing year 2027. Brownfield’s Cyndi Young talked to Kacy Perry, the North America Soybean Business Lead for the Crop Science division…… Continue Reading

Panama Canal debate, discussions continue

The head of the Soy Transportation Coalition says the Trump administration has been monitoring the Panama Canal for potential Chinese influence. Mike Steenhoek tells Brownfield, “The question that lawmakers and the administration have been talking about lately is, to what extent are you seeing Chinese influence in Panama? As of right now, I’m not seeing…… Continue Reading

New trade war begins

Ag trade consultant Sharon Bomer Lauritsen says another trade war has begun. “Much broader, actually, than what we saw in 2017 or 2018 and it may not stop here.” On Tuesday, the United States placed 25% tariffs on all Canadian and Mexican imports, as well as an additional 10% tariff on Chinese products, bringing that…… Continue Reading

Minnesota Turkey Growers pleased with USDA avian flu plan

The Minnesota Turkey Growers Association is pleased with USDA’s plan to address highly pathogenic avian influenza. Executive director Ashley Kohls says many of the items listed in the department’s five-point strategy have been discussed among the poultry industry for several years. “Largely since 2015, but it’s refreshing to have the current USDA leadership want to…… Continue Reading

New tariffs concern for pork producers

A livestock association leader says the new 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico imposed Tuesday by President Trump have buyers and sellers concerned. National Pork Producers Council President Lori Stevermer told House Agriculture Committee members 25% of U.S. pork products are exported. “Mexico is our number one market for exports, so any type of disruptions…… Continue Reading

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