Russia signs grain supply deal with China Wednesday, October 18 by Brownfield Ag NewsA marketing analyst says China’s ties to Russia have been further affirmed with this week’s grain supply contract signing. Angie Setzer co-founder of the grain marketing firm Consus tells Brownfield this type of agreement is not new. “The frame contract itself to me doesn’t mean... Read More.
Evergy, Regulators Near Deal on Kansas Electric Rates Wednesday, October 4 by Brenna EllerRegulators will hold a hearing on the agreement on Monday. By Allison Kite, Kansas Reflector Evergy is close to a deal with state regulators that would reduce electric rates in the Kansas City area and raise costs for the company’s other Kansas customers.If... Read More.
Russia stalls grain deal talks again Tuesday, September 19 by Brownfield Ag NewsRecent efforts to renew the Black Sea Grain Initiative have once again stalled. “Essentially, we’re at a stalemate,” said Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net. McCormick says there were discussions at the G20 Summit last week, but Russia has made a list of demands. “The reality is... Read More.
Will Russia return to the Black Sea grain deal? Thursday, July 20 by Brownfield Ag NewsRussia says it would return to the Black Sea Grain Initiative with Ukraine if certain conditions are met, but an ag economist says that isn’t likely to happen. Arlan Suderman, chief commodities economist with Stone X, says Russia wants its agricultural bank reconnected to... Read More.
Russia ends participation in Black Sea grain deal Monday, July 17 by Brownfield Ag NewsRussia says it’s pulling out of the Black Sea Grain Initiative. Greg McBride, director of brokerage with Allendale, says the deal that had allowed Ukraine to export ag products through the Black Sea is over for now. “They do not feel like their grain export... Read More.
Black Sea deal faces uncertain future Wednesday, July 12 by Brownfield Ag NewsThe Black Sea Grain Initiative is set to expire on Monday and an ag economist says the deal is not likely to be renewed. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says Russian President Vladimir Putin is frustrated with Turkey after it recently agreed to support Sweden’s... Read More.
Black Sea grain deal deadline looms Wednesday, July 5 by Brownfield Ag NewsRussia has threatened to back out of an agreement that allows Ukraine to export ag products through the Black Sea. Greg McBride with Allendale says Russian officials are frustrated with the Black Sea Grain Initiative and are calling for it to expire. “They are not... Read More.
Corn Refiners Association and other groups support a US-UK trade deal Wednesday, June 28 by Brownfield Ag NewsNearly 50 food and ag groups are calling on Congress to support legislation that would enable the United States to negotiate a comprehensive trade agreement with the United Kingdom. John Bode, president and CEO of the Corn Refiners Association, says the Undertaking Negotiations on... Read More.
West Coast port labor deal provides certainty for exports Thursday, June 15 by Brownfield Ag NewsA tentative agreement has been reached to end 13 months of labor talks between the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, easing concerns about supply chain disruptions. Dan Halstrom, president and CEO of the US Meat Export Federation says the... Read More.
Kansas State Fair Offering Buy One Get One Ticket Deal on June 21st Tuesday, June 13 by Aaron NapierHUTCHINSON, Kan. – You won't find a better deal on gate admission than the Kansas State Fair’s (KSF) $10 Buy One Get One Free ticket offer. Order on Wednesday, June 21st from 10 am to 10 pm to get this First Day of Summer... Read More.
Davids, Estes and LaTurner Help Carry Debt-ceiling Bill, Leave Mann Alone in Opposition Thursday, June 1 by Aaron NapierBy Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Three of four Kansas members of the U.S. House voted to approve the debt-ceiling bill despite protesting provisions of the deal worked out by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.A bipartisan majority in the House passed... Read More.
Black Sea grain deal gets two-month extension Wednesday, May 17 by Brownfield Ag NewsThe Black Sea Grain Initiative has been extended for two more months. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net tells Brownfield Russia had repeatedly threatened to back out of the agreement. “The market, interesting enough, always seemed to have confidence a deal would get done,” he said. “You... Read More.
