Equipment manufacturer says tariffs, trade could impact ag economy
A global equipment manufacturer says the Trump administration’s tariff and trade policy will likely have an impact on the ag economy Eric Raby, senior vice president for the Americas with CLAAS, […]
U.S. and China continue tit-for-tat trade dispute
China has increased tariffs on U.S. goods again, responding to the latest move from the United States. “It’s certainly become a bidding war as to who can name the highest tariff.” But […]
Illinois strengthening trade relationship with Mexico
The top elected officials in Illinois are set on maintaining a strong relationship with Mexico. Governor J.B. Pritzker recently led a trade delegation to meet with Mexican elected officials and […]
Legislation proposes more whole milk & dairy in SNAP program
Recently introduced legislation would incentivize families to consume more dairy products including whole milk as part of the SNAP program. U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) […]
Ongoing flooding Ohio Valley, southward as warm, dry weather builds across the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, cool, damp, mostly cloudy weather is slowing or halting spring fieldwork. Rain showers are affecting several areas, including still-flooded lowlands in the Ohio Valley. By April […]
A wide-range of temperatures & rainfall ahead for most of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures from the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys into the Great Lakes and Northeastern States, while warmer-than-normal weather […]
USDA expects milk production to rise
USDA’s Thursday supply and demand report projects milk production will continue to go up in 2025. That’s based on larger cow inventories and slightly higher milk yields per cow. Prices […]
Minnesota farmers getting the planting itch
Conditions are nearly fit to begin planting across much of southern Minnesota. Dan Glessing farms west of the Twin Cities near Waverly. “We’re getting close. There are some grey hills, […]
Strategize ag inputs
A longtime ag economist with Purdue University says farmers need to scrutinize their input budgets in a down economy. Mike Boehlje, professor emeritus, says systematically approaching input purchases can boost […]
What happens to farm bill in budget reconciliation?
Ag policy specialists are watching how Congress uses the budget reconciliation process to fund parts of a new farm bill. Randy Russell tells Brownfield “there’s going to be, at least […]