EPA staff reductions could be major challenge for pesticide approval process
The CEO of the Ag Retailers Association says staffing shortages at the EPA could make an already long pesticide registration process even longer. “The Office of Pesticide Programs, which handles […]
A classic late-Winter/early Spring storm to sweep the Heartland through mid-week
Later Monday, a classic spring storm will emerge from the central Rockies, crossing the central Plains before reaching the Great Lakes States on Wednesday. Early- to mid-week weather impacts will […]
Export inspections mostly above a week ago
The USDA says grain and oilseed export inspections during the week ending February 27th were mixed. The 2024/25 marketing year began June 1st for wheat and September 1st for corn, […]
U.S. to target new ag trade markets in 2025, Sec. Rollins says
Pictured: Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins speaks to reporters at the 2025 Commodity Classic (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture says protecting trade relationships is one of her […]
Minnesota Soybean engaged on public water inventory
The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association is engaged with legislators on water regulations. President Darin Johnson says concerns over the state’s public water inventory carried over from last year’s legislative session. […]
A focus on endemic swine diseases
An official with the National Pork Board is encouraged by efforts to eradicate endemic swine diseases in the U.S. Brett Kaysen is senior vice president of producer and state engagement. […]
Soybean Export Connections
Missouri Soybeans marketing mission identified export connections to a Mexico-based processor, reinforced by a Panama-based producer’s shipment. Focus is on relationship building and market growth. Learn more at mosoy.org and […]
H-2A wage freeze bill sees new life
Bipartisan legislation to pause H-2A guest worker wage rates has been reintroduced in the U.S. House Michigan Republican John Moolenaar tells Brownfield his Supporting Farm Operations Act would freeze the Adverse […]
Tariffs set to take effect Tuesday
The president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association (IFCA) says the Trump administration’s threatened tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China are set to go into effect Tuesday. Kevin […]
Iowa Ag Secretary talks about trade trip to Central America
Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig is back from a trade trip to Costa Rica and Guatemala. Naig says both countries present a lot of trade opportunities. “To Guatemala being the […]