In this Pods for Profit, U.S. Soybean Export Council CEO Jim Sutter offers perspective on where Michigan soybeans are being exported to and the supply chain that gets them there. The post Exporting Michigan Soybeans appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Minnesota Soybean president encouraged by tariff suspension
A state commodity group leader is encouraged by reports tariffs imposed by the U.S. on Mexico are being suspended for a month. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association president Darin Johnson tells Brownfield the Trump administration has shown it will use tariffs as a trade tool. “Seems like tariffs, it’s more of a lever that you can…… Continue Reading
Cattle producers remain committed to sustainability
Consumers have asked for more sustainability from the food supply chain. Ashley McDonald, the executive director of the National Grazing Lands Coalition, says the cattle industry has delivered — and has a great story to tell. “Being able to just show that pride, it’s not something that we need to shy away from,” she says.…… Continue Reading
Anxious to get to work with the new administration
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association vice president of government affairs says the cattle industry is anxious to get to work with the new administration. Ethan Lane tells Brownfield that once Brooke Rollins is confirmed as Secretary of Agriculture, he’s optimistic she’ll focus on alleviating some of the regulatory burdens facing producers. “That’s a big lift we’re…… Continue Reading
Are you new to hiring farm labor?
When the farming operation grows, it often means hiring additional employees. That is a task many farmers are uncomfortable with in the early growth stages because they’ve never had to work with people outside of their own families. Erin Meis and Kristen Ireland from People Spark consulting have some advice for farmers who are just…… Continue Reading
15 Chains With Loyal Customers Who Refuse to Go Anywhere Else
A recent survey found these brands to be at the top when it comes to customer loyalty. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Planting already? Wisconsin farmer puts a few soybeans in the ground
A Wisconsin farmer known for his many soybean experiments has another test underway. Ryan Nell farms near Juneau, and he wrapped up January by planting some soybeans. “This is something we’ve never done. We have frost underneath all of this right now. I’ve never planted on top of frost. When you go down and dig…… Continue Reading
Farmers for Free Trade says tariffs will hurt
The president of Farmers for Free Trade says a thirty day pause on proposed 25% tariffs against Mexico and Canada is good news. Bob Hemesath, who farms in northeast Iowa, tells Brownfield he still has concerns. “Hopeful that they come to some sort of agreement with the other two countries that we can hold off…… Continue Reading
Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture creates new partnership with Acres
Purdue University’s Center for Commerical Agriculture has partnered with Acres.com to improve farmland market insights. Chad Fiechter an assistant ag economics professor says the center was looking for a more frequent land value survey to provide more comprehensive data. “This is where that relationship with Acres comes in,” he says. “They have transaction data from farmland purchases,…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 3, 2025
Mar. corn closed at $4.88 and 3/4, up 6 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.58 and 1/4, up 16 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $303.70, up $2.60Mar. soybean oil closed at 46.51, up 40 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.66 and 3/4, up 7 and 1/4 centsApr. live cattle closed at $200.15, down…… Continue Reading
