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Concern over tariffs impact on soybean market share

The chairman of the Illinois Soybean Association says he has many worries regarding the new tariffs announced by the Trump administration. Ron Kindred, who farms in Logan County, tells Brownfield, “The concern is how long is it gonna last? How much pain is it... Read More.

Farmer concern about MAHA movement

The president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association is concerned the “Make America Healthy Again” movement could be detrimental to agriculture. Darin Johnson, who farms near Wells, says its critical ag producers speak up because science is on its side. “We need to be... Read More.

Trump tariffs a concern for ag

President Trump’s latest round of tariffs has agriculture groups concerned. Virginia Houston with the American Soybean Association says soybeans and soy farmers have been the poster child of the trade wars.  She says when President Trump levied Section 301 tariffs against China in 2018,... Read More.

Ag transportation, river infrastructure a concern for Wisconsin farmer

A Wisconsin crop farmer says transportation issues have been one of his biggest concerns this year. “Living in west-central Wisconsin, we’re blessed to have the fifth coast of the nation with the Mississippi River,” Shane Goplin said. Goplin tells Brownfield infrastructure improvements are critically... Read More.

New tariffs concern for pork producers

A livestock association leader says the new 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico imposed Tuesday by President Trump have buyers and sellers concerned. National Pork Producers Council President Lori Stevermer told House Agriculture Committee members 25% of U.S. pork products are exported. “Mexico is... Read More.

New farmer survey shows deep concern for future of crop protection

A new survey from the Modern Ag Alliance says farmers remain concerned about crop protection availability. Executive director Elizabeth Burns-Thompson says the crop protection industry is under attack. “There really is a concern about what the growing amount of litigation facing agriculture means for... Read More.

Swine disease a concern along with HPAI

Livestock diseases are a concern for Minnesota’s Ag Commissioner. Thom Petersen tells Brownfield while much attention is deservedly given to highly pathogenic avian flu, swine producers are facing several threats too. “We talk about PRRS, PEDv, but also African swine fever. We’ve got to... Read More.

Concern tariffs could impact U.S. ethanol exports

There is concern tariffs could impact U.S. ethanol exports. Iowa Renewable Fuels Association executive director Monte Shaw says the Trump administration has targeted Canada, the top foreign market for ethanol. “But we’re just hopeful that maybe some shots have been fired now and they... Read More.

Dry winter causes some concern

A farmer in northeastern Iowa says the dry winter has him a bit concerned. Bob Hemesath, who raises corn and hogs outside of Decorah, tells Brownfield, “As much as I don’t mind not having snow, we have been dry.”  He says, “We did get... Read More.

Some tariffs on hold, but concern remains

President Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada are on hold, but there is still concern about what happens if the tariffs become a reality.  Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition tells Brownfield when countries retaliate, farmers usually feel it first. “Agricultural products... Read More.

Tariff protections for farmers top concern during nomination hearing

U.S. Senate Ag Committee members are urging President Trump’s Secretary of Agriculture nominee to protect farmers from tariff retaliation. Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin encouraged Brooke Rollins to use her relationship with the president to find other solutions during Thursday’s confirmation hearing. “Can you say... Read More.