Economist: China’s politics, not prices, driving U.S. ag purchases
The chief commodities economist with StoneX Group says he’s recently become more optimistic about China buying more ag products from the United States. Arlan Suderman tells Brownfield President Xi Jinping […]
U.S. crop sector expected to face a challenging 2026
An ag economist at Ohio State University says the U.S. crop sector could face another challenging year in 2026. Professor emeritus Carl Zulauf says high input costs and ongoing policy uncertainty continues to pressure profit […]
USDA reports a big week for U.S. corn export inspections
The USDA is reporting a big week for corn export inspections. More than two million tons of corn left U.S. ports during the week ending February 19th, with most of […]
Lawsuit targets EPA dicamba approval for soybeans and cotton
Environmental and conservation groups are again asking a federal court to block the use of over-the-top dicamba in cotton and soybeans. In a petition challenging three recent label approvals, the […]
Grassley: Supreme Court silent on tariff refunds, Presidential powers
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley suggests the implications of last week’s Supreme Court ruling on President Trump’s use of tariffs aren’t fully known. “The Supreme Court was silent on whether refunds […]
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 […]