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
Here’s the Real Reason You Never Saw Dolly Parton’s Late Husband
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Tariffs already impacting ethanol exports
An ag economist with the University of Missouri says tariff talk has already affected ethanol exports. Ben Brown says Canada is the largest buyer of U.S.-produced ethanol. “We did see this last week the ethanol stocks number in the U.S. just spiked to some of their highest levels since we stopped driving and consuming during…… Continue Reading
Global Dairy Trade index down slightly Tuesday
The Global Dairy Trade index fell for a second straight trading session Tuesday, down half of one percent. The market saw price gains in skim milk powder, lactose, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese and butter offset by losses in whole milk powder, butter milk powder, and anhydrous milk fat. The average price Tuesday was $4,209 per…… Continue Reading
Grassley anticipates Congressional help for farmers in tariff crosshairs
President Trump is telling U.S. farmers to get ready to start making a lot of agricultural products to be sold inside the United States as tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China go into effect. In the meantime, U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield lawmakers will likely request some sort of assistance for affected farmers, including…… Continue Reading
Iconic Mall Fashion Store Laying Off 700 People, Closing 9 Stores
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Corn growers react to Trump’s tariffs at Commodity Classic
Corn growers are concerned about President Trump’s tariffs. On Tuesday, a 25% tariff took effect on most imports from Canada and Mexico, while tariffs on goods from China increase to 20%. Speaking to Brownfield at the 2025 Commodity Classic, National Corn Growers Association President Kenneth Hartman Jr. said he hopes the tariffs are a short-term…… Continue Reading
Are there enough domestic market opportunities for U.S. wheat?
An Oregon wheat farmer remains concerned about exports in 2025. Former president of the National Association of Wheat Growers Brent Cheyne says there aren’t enough markets domestically to support the current U.S. wheat crop. “89% of our crop is exported to the Pacific Rim, so I have no idea how you would consume all of…… Continue Reading
