Soybean market faces uncertainty amid U.S. harvest and weak China demand
An agricultural economist with Advance Trading says soybean growers are facing considerable market uncertainty as the U.S. harvest gains momentum. Brian Basting says the lack of a tangible trade deal […]
Argentina’s temporary tax suspension sparks fire sale of grain exports
Argentina has announced a temporary suspension of taxes on grain exports. Ag economist Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net tells Brownfield, “Right now, beans they have about a 26% export tax on […]
It’s Almost Harvest Time
In this Pods for Profit, Michigan State University Extension’s soybean educator Eric Anderson joins us with recommendations for farmers to bring in the most beans possible. The post It’s Almost […]
USDA evaluating regional hub locations ahead major department reorganization
The deputy secretary at the USDA says he’s evaluating regional hub locations for the department’s reorganization. Stephen Vaden tells Brownfield he’ll be in Missouri this week. “We believe it is […]
Cattle industry urges action as screwworm fly spreads north
The CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the detection of New World screwworm just 70 miles from the southern border is concerning. Colin Woodall says, “Time is no […]
AgriBusiness Council of Indiana names new president and CEO
AgriBusiness Council of Indiana has named Melissa Rekeweg as its new president and CEO. Rekeweg will lead the organization’s efforts to serve Indiana’s grain, feed, seed, plant food, and chemistry […]
China could renew U.S. ag purchases, but patience needed
The CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture says he’s optimistic the U.S. and China can reach a trade agreement that benefits U.S. agriculture. But Ted McKinney […]
Turning excess into access
The Feeding America network of food banks works with local farmers from across the country to rescue surplus and unharvested food that might otherwise go to waste. Dru Montri, vice […]
New tech offers hope as herbicide resistance grows
With more weeds developing resistance to common herbicides, and fewer new options available for farmers, targeted spray applications and laser technologies are showing a lot of promise. University of Wisconsin […]
Michigan crops struggle with dry soil as apple harvest picks up steam
Dry weather has been pushing the apple harvest across Michigan. Riveridge operations manager Justin Finkler tells Brownfield fruit size and overall yields have been impacted north of Grand Rapids. “The […]