Bipartisan effort to protect U.S. organic markets

The executive director of the Organic Farmers Association says a bipartisan proposal introduced in Congress is a much-needed step in protecting U.S. organic markets. Kate Mendenhall says the Organic Imports Verification Act of 2025 would require the USDA to establish testing to ensure the integrity of feedstuffs imported as organic. “Fraudulent players in the global…… Continue Reading

U.S. export inspections mostly above a week ago

U.S. export inspections mostly above a week ago

The USDA says that as of the week ending April 10th, corn and soybean export inspections remain ahead of the paces needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2024/25 marketing year began June 1st for wheat and September 1st for beans, corn, and sorghum. The USDA’s next round of supply and demand…… Continue Reading

Farmer says trade tensions add uncertainty to a troubled farm economy

A western Kentucky farmer says escalating tensions between the U.S. and China will change the trading relationship between the two countries moving forward. Davie Stephens grows corn and soybeans and is a contract grower for Pilgrim’s Pride. “There’s a lot of back and forth going on now,” he says.  “We have a farm economy that’s…… Continue Reading

Keep an eye out for alfalfa weevil

The agronomy education lead with Beck’s Hybrids says alfalfa weevil is already present in some fields. Matt Montgomery, who’s based in central Illinois, tells Brownfield, “It is out there.”  He says, “Actually, I was out poking around yesterday and if you look, they’ll be nestled in those buds.” Although the insect is present, he says…… Continue Reading

Local Processing and Global Opportunities

This week’s discussion focuses on Missouri Soybean Farmers’ efforts to boost local soybean processing, reduce transportation costs, and benefit livestock. Matt Amick, the Market Development Director, emphasizes the importance of building local markets and exporting excess soybeans due to a large global carryout. The post Local Processing and Global Opportunities appeared first on Brownfield Ag…… Continue Reading

Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast Ep. 20 | Boosting Agriculture and Economy

In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Matt Amick discusses Missouri Soybeans’ collaboration with the Missouri Partnership to attract food and beverage-related processing, focusing on enhancing commodity utilization and economic impact. Learn about the successful recruitment of companies like AmeriCold and Becks Seed Company, and the potential for increased livestock processing and aquaculture. The collaboration aims to…… Continue Reading

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