Farm News

Grassley anticipates Congressional help for farmers in tariff crosshairs

Tuesday, March 4

President Trump is telling U.S. farmers to get ready to start making a lot of agricultural products to be sold inside the United States as tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China go into effect. In the meantime, U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield lawmakers... Read More.

Tariffs already impacting ethanol exports

Tuesday, March 4

An ag economist with the University of Missouri says tariff talk has already affected ethanol exports. Ben Brown says Canada is the largest buyer of U.S.-produced ethanol. “We did see this last week the ethanol stocks number in the U.S. just spiked to some... Read More.

Corn growers react to Trump’s tariffs at Commodity Classic

Tuesday, March 4

Corn growers are concerned about President Trump’s tariffs. On Tuesday, a 25% tariff took effect on most imports from Canada and Mexico, while tariffs on goods from China increase to 20%. Speaking to Brownfield at the 2025 Commodity Classic, National Corn Growers Association President... Read More.

More unseasonable warmth ahead for the Heartland; a rather active pattern

Tuesday, March 4

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures in most areas east of the Rockies, while colder-than-normal conditions will cover northern New England and the West. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation across much of the central... Read More.

A classic early Spring storm makes it move across much of the Heartland

Tuesday, March 4

Blizzard conditions currently affecting parts of western and central Nebraska will shift eastward Tuesday night and Wednesday into the upper Midwest. Snow driven by winds of 60 mph or higher, accompanied by falling temperatures, will lead to significant travel disruptions, as well as severe... Read More.

Are there enough domestic market opportunities for U.S. wheat?

Tuesday, March 4

An Oregon wheat farmer remains concerned about exports in 2025. Former president of the National Association of Wheat Growers Brent Cheyne says there aren’t enough markets domestically to support the current U.S. wheat crop. “89% of our crop is exported to the Pacific Rim,... Read More.

Drought, tough economy among top farmer concerns at Commodity Classic

Tuesday, March 4

Pictured: Iowa farmer Stu Swanson, who also serves as president of Iowa Corn, at the 2025 Commodity Classic (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) Farmers have a number of concerns heading into the growing season. Southwest Iowa farmer Jeff Jorgenson says timely rains will be needed... Read More.

Roasting Michigan Soybeans

Tuesday, March 4

In this Pods for Profit, we’ll meet the CEO of Quality Roasting, which is expanding facilities in Michigan. Erin Davis shares more about their company and how the demand for high oleic soybeans is increasing farmer premiums. The post Roasting Michigan Soybeans appeared first... Read More.

ECO coverage garnering interest

Tuesday, March 4

A crop insurance specialist with Country Financial says farmers need to be finalizing their crop insurance decisions for the 2025 growing season. Brenda Dozier, senior crop underwriting trainer, says there’s increased interest this year in the Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO). “Because the federal Crop... Read More.

Dairy leader supports reciprocal tariffs against EU

Tuesday, March 4

The U.S. Dairy Export Council’s trade expert says trade reciprocity is important, and the U.S. needs to address problems with the European Union. Jaime Castaneda tells Brownfield, “It is clear that for instance we need to reset our trade imbalance with Europe. It can’t... Read More.

Prioritizing Health and Fitness

Tuesday, March 4

The Bass Pro Fitness Series began its partnership with the Missouri Beef Industry Council in 2011 and has been bringing researched-based nutrition information about beef ever since. In this episode, Melissa Bondy shares why this partnership is good for those who participate in the... Read More.

Tariffs could raise crop protection costs

Tuesday, March 4

The CEO of the Ag Retailers Association says farmers could see a price increase for some crop protection products this spring as tariffs on Chinese products continue. There’s a 10 percent tariff on Chinese products on top of any pre-existing tariff currently in effect.... Read More.