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A classic late-Winter/early Spring storm to sweep the Heartland through mid-week
Later Monday, a classic spring storm will emerge from the central Rockies, crossing the central Plains before reaching the Great Lakes States on Wednesday. Early- to mid-week weather impacts will include blizzard conditions from northeastern Colorado into parts of western and central Nebraska; a... Read More.
EPA staff reductions could be major challenge for pesticide approval process
The CEO of the Ag Retailers Association says staffing shortages at the EPA could make an already long pesticide registration process even longer. “The Office of Pesticide Programs, which handles all of these registrations, has been understaffed and under-resourced constantly,” says Daren Coppock. President... Read More.
U.S. to target new ag trade markets in 2025, Sec. Rollins says
Pictured: Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins speaks to reporters at the 2025 Commodity Classic (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture says protecting trade relationships is one of her biggest priorities. Brooke Rollins says USDA will target new markets in 2025. “I hope... Read More.
Export inspections mostly above a week ago
The USDA says grain and oilseed export inspections during the week ending February 27th were mixed. The 2024/25 marketing year began June 1st for wheat and September 1st for corn, sorghum, and soybeans. The USDA’s next round of supply and demand estimates is out... Read More.
A focus on endemic swine diseases
An official with the National Pork Board is encouraged by efforts to eradicate endemic swine diseases in the U.S. Brett Kaysen is senior vice president of producer and state engagement. “For example, pseudorabies. There was a time when pseudorabies and hog cholera really decimated... Read More.
Minnesota Soybean engaged on public water inventory
The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association is engaged with legislators on water regulations. President Darin Johnson says concerns over the state’s public water inventory carried over from last year’s legislative session. “That did not quite end where we wanted it to, and we’re just really... Read More.
Soybean Export Connections
Missouri Soybeans marketing mission identified export connections to a Mexico-based processor, reinforced by a Panama-based producer’s shipment. Focus is on relationship building and market growth. Learn more at mosoy.org and the Spotlight on Soybeans podcast.
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Another round of unseasonable warmth ahead for the Heartland; stormy in the Southwest
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures in most areas from the Rockies eastward, while colder-than-normal conditions will prevail west of the Rockies and across northern New England. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation in the... Read More.
High-impact, classic early-Spring storm organzing on the Southwestern Plains
Across the Corn Belt, a brief cold snap is subsiding, as temperatures rebound to above-normal levels from the Mississippi Valley westward. In fact, Monday’s high temperatures should top 60°F as far north as Iowa. However, rain showers are developing across the central Corn Belt... Read More.
Tariffs set to take effect Tuesday
The president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association (IFCA) says the Trump administration’s threatened tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China are set to go into effect Tuesday. Kevin Johnson says a trip to Washington, D.C. last week was dominated by tariff talk,... Read More.
H-2A wage freeze bill sees new life
Bipartisan legislation to pause H-2A guest worker wage rates has been reintroduced in the U.S. House Michigan Republican John Moolenaar tells Brownfield his Supporting Farm Operations Act would freeze the Adverse Effect Wage Rate at 2023 levels through 2026. “The Adverse Effect Wage Rate has... Read More.
