A market analyst says China is dragging their feet making large purchases of U.S. ag products. “I’m surprised, even with this soybean price outback we have, they did come in and do some buying, but they haven’t done any bigger buying yet.” Naomi Blohm with Total Farm Marketing says China has followed-through on up to…… Continue Reading

An ag economist at Ohio State University says he’s concerned the record-high ag trade deficit could continue throughout 2026. Ian Sheldon tells Brownfield, “As long as American consumers want to buy fruits and vegetables all year round in grocery stores, I think it’s unlikely that we’re going to see the trade deficit come down in…… Continue Reading

A market analyst says 2025 included some wins and losses in agriculture. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says volatility in trade and the grain markets negatively impacted producers. He tells Brownfield that President Trump’s $12 billion in bridge payments will only be a short-term aid. “That doesn’t replace all the income lost,” he said. “In…… Continue Reading