Minnesota farm leader doubts easy passage for new farm bill
The leader of an ag organization expects an uphill battle to pass a new farm bill despite progress in the U.S. House. Minnesota Farmers Union president Gary Wertish says while […]
Illinois Soybean Association eyeing new domestic uses with Springboard Challenge
The director of market development for the Illinois Soybean Association says ongoing trade uncertainty makes finding new domestic uses for soy even more critical. Todd Main says the organization’s checkoff-funded […]
Short Congressional calendar, political strains cloud farm bill future
An associate professor of ag policy and law at the University of Illinois says it’s unclear if the Farm Bill 2.0 has a chance at becoming law. The House Ag […]
USDA: corn export sales up sharply on week, above average
Corn export demand continues to be strong. The USDA says corn sales during the week ending February 26th were larger than average, mainly to South Korea, Colombia, and Mexico, all […]
U.S. House Ag Committee advances skinny farm bill
The U.S. House Ag Committee has passed a skinny farm bill. U.S. Congressman Dusty Johnson from South Dakota tells Brownfield the markup process had a few “dust ups,” but that’s […]
Trade tensions with Spain could create uncertainty for U.S. corn demand
President Trump this week threatened to cut off trade with Spain after the country refused U.S. access to military bases for operations tied to strikes on Iran. Ag economist Greg […]
Michigan donations nearly double on National FFA Gives Day to fund classroom grants and ag education
The Michigan FFA Foundation executive director says supporters of this year’s National FFA Gives Day were able to hit new milestones in the state. Alex Schnabelrauch tells Brownfield a match program during the […]
Some farmers finding basis opportunities in the corn market
The co-founder of AgMarket.net says continued demand for U.S. corn is bringing basis opportunities for some farmers. Matt Bennett, who also farms in central Illinois, says growers need to be […]
Global markets help drive U.S. pork carcass value
Maximizing the value of U.S. pork. Andy Tauer, vice president of International Market Development with the National Pork Board, says exports to Mexico hit a record in 2025. “Overall, demand […]
Market analyst watching China closely as geopolitics could influence commodity prices
A senior market advisor with Total Farm Marketing says the market is closely watching China’s reaction to recent geopolitical events. Naomi Blohm says the country continues to have a strong influence on […]