Some ag economists have expressed concern that continued expansion of Brazil’s corn production could create challenges for U.S. corn producers. Ohio State ag economist Ian Sheldon tells Brownfield the U.S. is running into capacity constraints. “We have to rely on our yields to be able to physically export,” he says. “Whereas Brazil, at the same time…… Continue Reading
The future of U.S. ag exports
A USDA official says the current trade deficit is problematic for the U.S. ag economy. Acting deputy secretary of trade and foreign affairs Jason Hafemeister says the U.S. continues to import more products than it exports. “If we don’t export products, it backs up here at home, hangs over the market, lowers the farmers price,” he…… Continue Reading
Indiana Farm Bureau Statehouse Breakfast
Brownfield’s Erin Anderson attends the Indiana Farm Bureau Statehouse Breakfast in Indianapolis, IN. The post Indiana Farm Bureau Statehouse Breakfast appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
2025 farm incomes expected to be propped up by aid
The director of the Renk Agribusiness Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison says the USDA projects 2025 farm incomes to be higher than recent years. However, in a Science for Success webinar, Paul Mitchell says there’s a caveat to that. “We got this big jump in net farm income coming, but there’s not big changes.” …… Continue Reading
Corn, wheat export inspections up on year
The USDA says corn and soybean export inspections as of the week ending March 13th remain ahead of the respective paces need 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
Georgia state legislature passes bill protecting access to crop protection tools
The Georgia state legislature has passed a bill protecting farmers’ continued access to crop protection tools. The bill had strong, bipartisan support in both chambers and is now headed to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. Modern Ag Alliance Executive Director Elizabeth Burns-Thompson says the Georgia state legislature signaled to lawmakers nationwide that they…… Continue Reading
Soybean Relationships
Missouri Soybean Farmers emphasize the importance of in-person visits to foreign markets to build relationships and highlight soybean quality and origin. Matt Amick, Market Development Director, stresses the significance of cultivating advantageous markets like Mexico and Panama. The post Soybean Relationships appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast Ep. 18 | Exploring International Markets
In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Missouri Soybeans Director Matt Amick discusses a trade mission to Mexico and Panama, highlighting the importance of these markets for Missouri soybeans. They met with key companies in Mexico, including a crusher interested in high oleic soybeans and North America’s largest crusher. In Panama, they engaged with feed millers and…… Continue Reading
Warm spell kicks spring into high gear
A southern Illinois farmer says the recent stretch of warm weather has many farmers in his area busy. Granvil Travis, a row crop farmer in Massac County, tells Brownfield, “We’ve been spreading a lot of fertilizer.” He says, “We still got a handful of guys that put on anhydrous here pre-plant, so they’re all running…… Continue Reading
Advanced Agrilytics takes holistic approach
Dan Emmert, Regional Agronomy Lead for Advanced Agrilytics in Southern Indiana and Kentucky tells Brownfield he helps growers understand which products are going to work where and why those products are going to work, helping them maximize productivity and efficiency without wasting money. During a time when commodity prices are low and inputs remain high,…… Continue Reading
