A North Dakota farmer says enforcement is better than starting another trade war as the Trump administration investigates China’s follow-through in the phase one trade deal. Josh Gackle says China remains the most important export market for U.S. soybeans, and the recent Section 301 investigation is a good enforcement tool. “They’re looking to see if… ... Continue Reading

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Crop conditions look good in most of Brazil, while parts of Argentina could see a warmer, drier pattern later this year or early next year. There was another round of talk about China buying more U.S. beans, but no confirmation ahead of the open, breaking the four-business… ... Continue Reading

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up ahead of the week’s direct business and Friday’s On Feed report from the USDA.  February live cattle closed $.15 higher at $230.70 and April live cattle closed $.25 higher at $230.27.  January feeder cattle closed $3.40 at $343.32 and March feeder cattle closed $2.75… ... Continue Reading

A pair of Iowa farmers want to see crop input prices better reflect the current ag economy. Cordt Holub grows corn and soybeans south of Waterloo and says the high cost of seed, fertilizer, and chemicals is pinching his bottom line. “How are we going to rein in some of these companies and get them… ... Continue Reading

Mar. corn $4.36 and 1/2, down 3 and 1/4 centsJan. soybeans $10.62 and 3/4, down 9 centsJan. soybean meal $302.40, down $1.10Jan soybean oil 48.36, down 112 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.09 and 1/2, down 11 and 1/4 centsFeb. live cattle $230.70, up 15 centsJan. feeder cattle $343.32, up $3.40Feb. lean hogs $84.77, up 92 centsJan.… ... Continue Reading

A northeast Ohio farmer says the Farmer Bridge Assistance program isn’t a long-term solution to help support the struggling farm economy. Adele Flynn, who recently met with the President, says she’s optimistic the administration understands that. “No farmer wants a handout,” she says. “The intent of me going there was just to have the ear of the administration… ... Continue Reading

Cash dairy prices were mixed on Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, pressured by declines on the global market. Dry whey unchanged at $0.75. Blocks up $0.0175 at $1.3975. Six sales were made from $1.38 to $1.4050. Barrels unchanged at $1.40. Butter down $0.0125 at $1.4525. Two sales were made at $1.4550 and $1.4650. Nonfat […]

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The chief commodities economist at StoneX Group says he doesn’t expect the upcoming Supreme Court ruling on President Trump’s use of tariffs to impact the progress of trade negotiations. Arlan Suderman tells Brownfield, “I think most countries will stick with the agreements. But, I do think that it will give China more leverage. It could… ... Continue Reading

The head of the Nebraska Farmers Union says ongoing volatility in the ag economy is making it difficult for young producers to get started. John Hansen says he fears what that means for the future. “Beginning farmers are getting pushed the hardest because they have the most amount of debt and the least amount of… ... Continue Reading

AMVAC Chemical Cooperation says it’s continuing to work with regulators to bring more pest management options to the market. Product development and technical services manager Wen Carter tells Brownfield, “With our fumigation business, our VAPAM and K-PAM products, we’re doing a lot of stewardship programs and trainings to ensure that growers know how to safely… ... Continue Reading