Supreme Court tariff ruling clouds the future of U.S. trade deals
An ag economist says the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Trump’s use of tariffs could disrupt ongoing trade negotiations. Ian Sheldon with Ohio State University tells Brownfield, “A lot […]
State Tax Relief for Federal Disaster Payments
The Missouri Soybean Association has secured state tax relief for federal disaster assistance payments. In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Ben Travlos, the director of policy with the Missouri Soybean Association, […]
Cash dairy prices mostly lower Monday
Cash dairy prices were mostly lower except block cheese Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0250 at $0.6550. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0175 at $1.5150. Six sales were recorded, ranging from $1.49 to $1.5150. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.49. No sales were recorded. Butter […]
Industry consolidation spurred formation of Commodity Classic
One of the original co-chairs of the Commodity Classic says he’s impressed how it’s grown into one of agriculture’s premier events. Illinois farmer Kent Kleinschmidt was one of the two […]
Trump continues tariffs using different tools following SCOTUS ruling
Friday’s Supreme Court decision on President Trump’s tariffs has not ended tariffs but will significantly change them. The high court said Trump could not use the IEEPA, or International Emergency […]
Will southern rust sequel occur?
Many Midwestern corn farmers are probably wondering if southern rust will be a problem again this year. Iowa State University Extension field crops pathologist Alison Robertson says there were historic […]
Lawmaker says Wisconsin’s community solar bill sends a message
As Wisconsin’s State Assembly wrapped up its session Friday, Representative Travis Tranel says an important vote sends a strong message about building solar and wind generation on prime farmland. Tranel […]
Flood says progress being made on year-round E15 compromise
Nebraska Congressman Mike Flood says lawmakers are feverishly working to find a compromise on nationwide, year-round 15. “On the last call I was on, all I will say is, I […]
Dairy farmer says beef on dairy hurts overall dairy finances
A Wisconsin dairy farmer says the apparent profits from beef on dairy don’t make up for the shrinking milk checks from having too much milk. Mike Yager milks about 325 […]
Thompson says farm bill proposal brings Prop 12 fix
The chairman of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says his proposed Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 would bring a federal solution to California’s Proposition 12. Glenn “GT” […]