A market analyst says it’s unclear which countries and products will be included in reciprocal tariffs from the United States and how those countries will respond. Don Roose is with U.S. Commodities. “Does it turn into a trade war? Does it turn into more of a cordial type of ‘this is a cap on the…… Continue Reading
Farmer sentiment declines due to ag policy uncertainty
An ag economist says trade concerns contributed to the decline in farmer sentiment in the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Professor emeritus Jim Mintert says producers are less optimistic about current conditions. But, “Sentiment in the ag sector is still relatively strong, so it’s lower than the last couple of months,” he says. “When you look…… Continue Reading
Senators push for farmer contracts to be honored
Legislation is being introduced in the U.S. House and Senate to release funding for USDA-signed contracts and agreements. Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin tells Brownfield the Honor Farmer Contracts Act would restore past-due payments to farmers and reimbursements. “When you see these actions, some are unlawful, some are unconstitutional, and some are just really…… Continue Reading
The next in a series of early-Spring storms impacting Heartland, parts of the southern U.S.
Across the Corn Belt, heavy showers and locally severe thunderstorms are resulting in pockets of wind damage, large hail, and flash flooding. A sharp temperature gradient exists across the Midwest, with Wednesday’s high temperatures expected to range from near 35°F in the Red River Valley of the North to 80°F or higher in the lower…… Continue Reading
“Distractions” getting in the way of farm bill progress
A state commodity group leader is concerned Congress is too distracted to finish a new farm bill. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association president Darin Johnson says he and other members visited with lawmakers during a trip to Washington, D.C. last month. “We’re working so hard to try and get this thing to the finish line. I’ll…… Continue Reading
How will tariffs impact long-term demand for U.S. ag exports?
An ag economist says the agricultural industry is concerned trade tensions could impact long-term demand for U.S. ag products. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Ohio State University’s Ian Sheldon says farmers are starting to feel the impacts of tariffs. The post How will tariffs impact long-term demand for U.S. ag exports? appeared first…… Continue Reading
Another major Spring storm organizes across the Heartland; a heavy rain event follows for some
A powerful low-pressure system over the central Plains will reach the upper Great Lakes region early Thursday before drifting across eastern Canada. Heavy, wet snow will fall Tuesday from parts of the Dakotas into the upper Great Lakes region, with accumulations potentially complicating ice storm recovery, especially in northern Wisconsin. Meanwhile, weather hazards across the…… Continue Reading
A major Spring storm to organize across the Heartland; a heavy rain event follows for some
A powerful low-pressure system over the central Plains will reach the upper Great Lakes region early Thursday before drifting across eastern Canada. Heavy, wet snow will fall Tuesday from parts of the Dakotas into the upper Great Lakes region, with accumulations potentially complicating ice storm recovery, especially in northern Wisconsin. Meanwhile, weather hazards across the…… Continue Reading
A weather pattern change ahead to colder and drier throughout the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures along and east of a line from Texas to Lake Superior, while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail across the northwestern half of the Plains and much of the West. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation across most of the country should contrast with…… Continue Reading
Weather slowing down deliveries
Spring weather is preventing many producers from taking delivery of spring inputs. Paul Kwiatkowski with Jaymar in central Wisconsin tells Brownfield most fertilizer and seed orders are in. “Everything is ready to go if we can get the weather to cooperate.” Kwiatkowski says the recent snow and rain has kept the seed and fertilizer trucks parked.…… Continue Reading
