CoBank projecting large increase in U.S. corn acreage

A recent survey shows U.S. farmers are projected to increase the amount of corn acreage planted this spring. CoBank grains and oilseeds economist Tanner Ehmke tells Brownfield there are several trends favoring corn. “We have a much tighter balance sheet this year, very strong demand in Mexico. We’ve had a strong demand story domestically, with…Continue Reading

Cash dairy prices steady-to-lower Tuesday

Cash dairy prices were steady-to-lower Tuesday with no trading activity except for powder on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey was unchanged at $0.5350.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.88. No sales were recorded.  Cheese barrels were down $0.0075 at $1.7925.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was down $0.0250 at $2.3450.…Continue Reading

Ag Secretary Rollins addresses USDA layoffs, talks strategy moving forward

The Secretary of Agriculture says the USDA is working to reinstate critical department employees following sweeping layoffs. Brooke Rollins tells Brownfield, “There has been some significant reinstatement on both sides.”  “Whether it’s in the avian flu, the scientific research, those who serve the farmers and the ranchers, or the Forest Service, we’ll continue to review that…Continue Reading

Strong U.S. and Canada relationship is essential for agriculture

The Canadian Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food says fair trade between the U.S. and Canada remains a top priority.  Lawrence MacAulay says any disruption in trade, including tariffs, would be devastating to the ag sector. “Farm families, food processors, and consumers across the United States can count on Canada,” he says. “We have a one of…Continue Reading

Trump says tariffs on schedule for Mexico, Canada

President Trump says he still plans to impose new tariffs on Mexico and Canada next week. Trump says, “The tariffs are going forward, on time, on schedule.” The President told reporters Monday the planned 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10% tariff on goods from China are necessary to get those…Continue Reading

House Subcommittee hearing focuses on American trade enforcement

American trade enforcement priorities are a focus of the new Congress. During a House Ways & Means subcommittee hearing Tuesday morning, former Trump Administration Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Jeffrey Gerrish testified there’s a need for strong trade enforcement to protect the economic and national security interests of the United States. “Countries around the world engage…Continue Reading

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