Soy could become balancing strategy in tariff talks
The head of the U.S. Soybean Export Council says he remains optimistic soybean farmers could benefit from countries reworking their trade relationships. Jim Sutter tells Brownfield, “Buying soy, something they […]
Scattered showers return to parts of the Corn Belt; ongoing flooding Ohio Valley, southward
Across the Corn Belt, significant lowland and river flooding continues from southeastern Missouri into southwestern Ohio. The Ohio River at Cincinnati crested overnight 8.79 feet above flood stage—the highest level […]
Renewed worries over Trump’s tariffs and the impact on agriculture
Farm commodity groups are calling on the Trump administration to negotiate with trade partners and find new markets amid escalating tariffs and retaliation. The president imposed steep tariffs last week […]
Bill calls for catfish ‘noodling’ licenses in Iowa
A bill to make it legal to go “noodling” for catfish in Iowa lakes, streams and rivers is under consideration in the Iowa House. Representative Ray “Bubba” Sorensen of Greenfield […]
Next WASDE could bring corn opportunity
An agricultural economist with Advance Trading says the USDA’s next supply and demand report could provide farmers with some opportunities. Brian Basting says corn feed usage numbers will be important. […]
