After Easter planting expected in northern Corn Belt

Many farmers are waiting to plant in the northern Corn Belt. Heather Morris covers the Dakotas, Minnesota, and Wisconsin for Beck’s Hybrids and says conditions are cool. “We’re not seeing a ton right now, but I know in South Dakota there was some work going on. But a lot of talk about enjoying the Easter…… Continue Reading

Illinois ag groups stress export importance

Several Illinois ag groups say their members are concerned about ongoing trade disruptions and tariff declarations. Andrew Larson, director of governmental affairs with the Illinois Soybean Association, says the state’s soybean growers rely on exports. “It does have an impact, yes.”  He says, “The United States is a deficit in a lot of these places.…… Continue Reading

Brazil poised to develop domestic potash production

A major competitor to the U.S. for corn and soybean exports is poised to expand its domestic fertilizer production. Brazil Potash Corporation CEO Matt Simpson says the bulk of global potash production comes from Canada and Russia, and Brazil is the biggest importer. “And the Brazilian market is growing at almost four times the rest…… Continue Reading

Smith says new farm bill could improve trade uncertainty

Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith says a new farm bill may bring stability to ag producers impacted by trade disputes. He tells Brownfield he’s not a strong supporter of tariffs and the next farm bill offers a better alternative than trade assistance payments if producers are affected by retaliatory measures from other countries.  “The farm bill…… Continue Reading

Export sales up on week for a handful of commodities

The USDA’s reporting good export sales for a few key commodities during the week ending April 10th. Corn and soybean export sales both saw week-to-week improvements, with Mexico the leading buyer for both, and beef was up on the week, with Japan topping the list. Cotton sales were also above a week ago, with Vietnam…… Continue Reading

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