Tariffs could raise crop protection costs

The CEO of the Ag Retailers Association says farmers could see a price increase for some crop protection products this spring as tariffs on Chinese products continue. There’s a 10 percent tariff on Chinese products on top of any pre-existing tariff currently in effect. And Daren Coppock says many active ingredients used in pesticides are…… Continue Reading

Another reporting delay for the Corporate Transparency Act?

Many farms that operate as an LLC or a corporation are wondering about the on-again, off-again requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act, and the need to report the personal information of beneficial owners.  There was yet another development late last week, and Iqan Fadaei and Christopher Seamster from the Michael Best law firm bring you up-to-date…… Continue Reading

USDEC concerned about potential Trump tariffs

The U.S. Dairy Export Council’s trade expert is concerned about the planned tariffs from President Trump. Jaime Castaneda tells Brownfield when Trump announced there would be additional 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting March 4th, Canada developed a list of retaliatory tariffs and his team has been talking to Mexico’s leaders. “We have been…… Continue Reading

Spring crop insurance prices set

The vice president of farm services at NAU Country Insurance says crop insurance prices are favorable for corn ahead of the upcoming growing season. The prices, set at the end of February, are used to determine revenue guarantees for the entire year for farmers who choose revenue protection. Rich Morrison tells Brownfield “the final prices…… Continue Reading

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