Farm News

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.

Another reporting delay for the Corporate Transparency Act?

Tuesday, March 4

Many farms that operate as an LLC or a corporation are wondering about the on-again, off-again requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act, and the need to report the personal information of beneficial owners. There was yet another development late last week, and Iqan Fadaei... Read More.

USDEC concerned about potential Trump tariffs

Monday, March 3

The U.S. Dairy Export Council’s trade expert is concerned about the planned tariffs from President Trump. Jaime Castaneda tells Brownfield when Trump announced there would be additional 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting March 4th, Canada developed a list of retaliatory tariffs and... Read More.

Spring crop insurance prices set

Monday, March 3

The vice president of farm services at NAU Country Insurance says crop insurance prices are favorable for corn ahead of the upcoming growing season. The prices, set at the end of February, are used to determine revenue guarantees for the entire year for farmers... Read More.

Financial outlook improving for pig farmers

Monday, March 3

An ag economist is optimistic margins will continue improving for pig farmers this year. Christopher Pudenz with Iowa Farm Bureau says that’s mainly because input costs have softened. “2022, 2023, part of 2024, certainly challenging stretches for the hog industry, and that’s very much... Read More.

Hog futures up on midday pork strength

Monday, March 3

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were lower, pressured by last week’s direct business and watching the distribution of this week’s show list. April live was down $.40 at $192.25 and June was $.67 lower at $188.10. April feeders were $1.95 lower... Read More.