Trade war with Mexico would be detrimental to dairy

A dairy economist says a trade war with Mexico would cause major issues for the U.S. dairy industry. Corey Geiger with CoBank tells Brownfield, “One in six tankers of milk leave our shores, and not necessarily our shores sometimes it just crosses our border.” “Our number one customer is Mexico. One in four dairy products…… Continue Reading

Mexico to ban domestic GMO corn planting, President Sheinbaum says

Mexico’s president has announced the country plans to ban domestic production of genetically modified corn. The proposal comes after Mexico recently said it will comply with a USMCA dispute panel ruling that found the country’s ban on GMO corn imports from the U.S. violated the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Greg McBride, director of brokerage for Allendale, says…… Continue Reading

Wheat moves higher to end the week, soybeans were lower

Soybeans were lower on profit-taking, giving back much of Thursday’s gains. Soybean meal moved lower to finish the week.  The trade has been keeping a very close eye on crop development weather in South America.  However, with decent rain in the forecast for the top soybean-growing state in Brazil, there is more support for a…… Continue Reading

An increase in ethanol production

U.S. ethanol production inched higher last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged one million, one hundred, ten thousand barrels per day, Ethanol stocks were reported at 23.1 million barrels, the largest level since the end of September.  Inventories grew across all regions except the East Coast and the Rocky Mountains. The Renewable Fuels Association says…… Continue Reading

What you should know about the Economic Loss Assistance Program 

A University of Missouri Extension economist says the U.S. House Ag Committee has released estimated payment rates for producers in the Economic Loss Assistance Program. Ben Brown says the Continuing Resolution includes $10 billion in economic assistance to farmers. “The payment rates that were included are on planted acreage for 2024,” he says. “They are…… Continue Reading

From dairy farm to food bank

The owner of a southwestern Indiana dairy farm says providing dairy as a protein source in food banks helps address nutrition gaps. Sam Schoweppe is the director of business partnerships at Fresh Connect Central, operated by Gleaners Food Bank. “Dairy provides such a unique nutrient package that it solves many of the dietary challenges that people are…… Continue Reading

Great Lakes Sustainable Shipping Alliance outlines priorities

A coalition focused on increasing sustainable shipping across the Great Lakes is aligning priorities over the next year to help boost biofuel demand. Michigan Soybean Committee Market Development Director Hanna Campbell tells Brownfield she’s been working for the past two years to bring together partners. “We started attending meetings of transportation groups and marine industry and…… Continue Reading

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