Pillen: U.S. must reduce trade dependence on China, Brazil
Nebraska’s governor says the U.S needs to continue to diversify export markets. Jim Pillen says producers can no longer depend on China or Brazil because they are unreliable trading partners. […]
Weather woes in key growing regions set to impact WASDE Report
A StoneX managing director says he expects worsening crop conditions to be reflected in this week’s supply and demand report. Mark Gold tells Brownfield corn estimates could be shaved by […]
Seitec Genetics president talks new product line up
Dennis Bracht, president of Seitec Genetics, talks new product lines and financing options available to farmers for the 2026 crop year. The post Seitec Genetics president talks new product line […]
Corn breeder says new developments take time
A corn breeder says it takes time to bring new traits and features to market. Bruce Nagel with Renk Seed says they develop new varieties at their Sun Prairie Wisconsin […]
Cattle futures mixed at midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were up, feeders were mixed, waiting for the rest of the week’s direct business to develop. October live cattle closed $.97 higher at […]
Markets drift lower on USDA yield uncertainty
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The trade is getting ready for Friday’s USDA numbers, expecting a slight cut in yield. The lack of new crop export demand […]
Robot dogs on the farm
A digital ag specialist with the University of Illinois Extension says the farm of the future may have an updated “man’s best friend.” Dennis Bowman says researchers are currently examining […]
Ag trade deficit hits another record high in July
An ag economist at Ohio State University says the ag trade deficit reached its peak in July and it’s spurring concerns about the future of U.S. ag exports. Ian Sheldon […]
Root rots and foliar disease a problem in sugarbeets
Sugarbeet growers have dealt with several diseases this growing season. Andy Finkral with ACH Seeds says a wet summer in many locations resulted in some root rot. “And there are […]
Lindberg: Trade partners willing to bargain
USDA’s new Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says potential trading partners are coming to the bargaining table. Luke Lindberg tells Brownfield even after four years with no new […]