Farm News

Walz: tariffs don’t benefit farmers

Thursday, March 6

The governor of Minnesota says trade tariffs don’t benefit American farmers. “To have fun with this is ridiculous.” This week, the United States placed 25% tariffs on all Canadian and Mexican imports, as well as an additional 10% tariff on Chinese products, bringing... Read More.

ACRE Act reintroduced in U.S. House

Thursday, March 6

Legislation to lower interest rates for agricultural and rural home loans has been reintroduced in the U.S. House. Iowa Republican Randy Feenstra helped introduce the Access to Credit for our Rural Economy, or ACRE Act, and tells Brownfield the bill would amend the IRS... Read More.

What’s next for trade?

Thursday, March 6

A former U.S. trade negotiator says she’s watching President Trump’s response as three of the top export markets for U.S. agriculture retaliate in a new trade war. Reciprocal tariffs are expected on all countries that levy taxes on U.S. exports starting in April, but... Read More.

What budget reconciliation means for taxes

Thursday, March 6

The chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee says expiring tax cuts can be extended once Congress moves forward with budget reconciliation. “It’s extremely important to give certainty to small business owners, working families and farmers as quickly as possible.” U.S. Representative Jason... Read More.

Soybeans, wheat see oversold bounces

Thursday, March 6

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Soybeans are watching development weather in Argentina and the harvest pace in Brazil. Medium-term temperature outlooks for Argentina are up and down, with some areas expected to see more heavy rainfall in the coming days,... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 5, 2025

Thursday, March 6

May corn closed at $4.55 and 3/4, up 4 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.11 and 3/4, up 12 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $299.80, up $6.30May soybean oil closed at 42.99, up 15 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.48 and 1/4,... Read More.

Michigan wheat stands being watched closely

Thursday, March 6

Slightly wetter and colder conditions during February could impact Michigan’s winter wheat crop. Sanilac County farmer Scott Wilson tells Brownfield he’s concerned about standing water in some fields. “There’s a possibility, I guess, that the wheat acres may be decreased if this water lays... Read More.

Veterinarian says it’s wise to step up dairy biosecurity

Thursday, March 6

An animal disease expert says dairy farms should look for ways to step up biosecurity efforts to better protect humans and livestock from highly pathogenic avian influenza. Dr. Keith Poulsen with the University of Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Center tells Brownfield besides vaccines, the two... Read More.

Illinois legislation would ban some 2, 4-D formulations

Thursday, March 6

The president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association (IFCA) says proposed legislation in the state legislature would ban some important herbicides. K.J. Johnson tells Brownfield, “This would be an all-out ban on 2, 4-D ester.” He says, “This is some of your older... Read More.

Broiler hatchery numbers continue year-over-year rise

Thursday, March 6

U.S. broiler hatchery numbers had another round of year-to-year gains last week. The USDA says 251.452 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, a rise of 992,000 on the week and 3% on the year, with the average hatchability at 78.7%. That continues to... Read More.

GreenStone says farm financial conditions are mixed

Thursday, March 6

A Midwest farm credit cooperative says the financial condition of farmers this year is very commodity specific. GreenStone Farm Credit Services CEO Travis Jones points to the cyclical turn in dairy. “Our dairy customers are sitting in a very sound situation, but there’s certainly been challenging years... Read More.

House members hear about Endangered Species Act burdens

Thursday, March 6

Farmers and ranchers let a U.S. House committee know how devastating wolves have been since being reintroduced by the Fish and Wildlife Service and protected by the Endangered Species Act. Public Lands Council (PLC) Secretary and Colorado producer Robbie LeValley testified before the House... Read More.