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Working to ensure strong demand continues

The CEO of the US Meat Export Federation says developing relationships with key trading partners is critical to demand continuity when there’s uncertainty in the market. Dan Halstrom says the organization operates offices in more than 20 countries globally. “We have a little over... Read More.

Cattle price outlook might be subject to demand

Cattle prices remain a bright spot in a time of uncertainty.   Pat Westhoff with the University of Missouri’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute says record high cattle prices will likely be sustained for the next few years. “Even if people start saving... Read More.

Cattle, hogs mixed amid demand uncertainty

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, and feeder cattle mostly lower ahead of widespread direct business and continued demand uncertainty.  June live cattle closed $.55 lower at $193.62, and August live cattle closed $.07 lower at $190.45.  May feeder cattle closed... Read More.

Year-round E15 could help boost domestic corn demand

The president of the National Corn Growers Association says finalizing year-round access to E15 is another way to boost domestic demand for corn. Illinois farmer Kenneth Hartman Jr. tells Brownfield, “For every 1% that goes into ethanol, higher than the E10, it’s about 400... Read More.

Ongoing trade tensions could impact long-term demand

An ag economist at Ohio State University says ongoing trade tensions could impact demand for US agricultural products. Ian Sheldon says large trading partners are starting to divert sales to other markets. “What’s happening with China is just exacerbating a shift that was already... Read More.

Supply and demand clarity needed

An extension grain marketing specialist says answers to important U.S. supply and demand questions can provide clearer market direction. USDA’s Prospective Plantings report, released on Monday, is expected to show more corn and fewer soybean acres. Frayne Olson with North Dakota State University says... Read More.

Demand for U.S. pork benefits from a fair trade environment

The National Pork Producers Council says tariffs can slow demand for U.S. pork on the global market.  Maria Zieba, vice president of government affairs with NPPC, says that when tariffs aren’t an issue, customers prefer U.S. pork. “Not only is it because it’s healthy... Read More.

Economist bullish for butterfat demand

A dairy economist says domestic butter manufacturers have an opportunity to serve more of the U.S. market. Corey Geiger with CoBank says butter imports since the pandemic have skyrocketed. “The growth this year, up 72 percent,” he says. “We’re setting records for butterfat and the American... Read More.

Growing opportunities for domestic soybean demand

Don Wyss, Indiana farmer and executive committee member on the United Soybean Board, talks about growing opportunities for domestic soybean demand. He says trade relationships wcould benefit farmers in times of uncertainty. Hear the interview from this year’s Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado below. The... Read More.

Growing corn demand

The National Corn Growers Association set their focus on E-15 outreach during this year’s Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado. Indiana farmer and member of the National Corn Board, JR Roesner, talks about what the organization is doing to grow corn demand. The post Growing... Read More.

E15 – a common sense solution to increase demand for corn

Many in the ag industry continue to push for year-round E15.   Nebraska farmer Jan tenBensel says, “There’s a lot of frustration that it seems so obvious that it should have happened already.”  He tells Brownfield farmers need a steady and reliable market for their... Read More.