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Record-breaking flood impacts Ohio River traffic

Recent heavy rain is impacting transportation on the Ohio River system. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says flooding was heaviest near Cincinnati as of Monday.  Data from the Water Prediction Center at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association shows the river crested at... Read More.

Farmers uncertain about tariff impacts

Some farmers say the newly announced tariffs from the Trump administration add more uncertainty to the ag economy.   Arkansas farmer Derek Haigwood tells Brownfield he’s concerned that the new policy could tighten margins even further. “It’s almost a game of who can hold... Read More.

U.S. cotton prices feel impacts of trade war

The vice president of economics and policy analysis at the National Cotton Council says cotton prices are responding lower to trade retaliation from China. “In just the last few days, cotton prices have dropped from about 68 cents to 63 cents on the May... Read More.

Soybean growers brace for short and long-term trade war impacts

The American Soybean Association is concerned about how trade retaliation will impact farmer viability. Director of Government Affairs Virginia Houston tells Brownfield Chinese tariffs on U.S. soybeans have increased to about 60 percent after the latest retaliatory tariff announcement. “That’s an astronomically high rate for... Read More.

MAC preparing for tariff impacts

A commercial elevator with business in Canada says grain movement has been heavier than normal to get ahead of next week’s potential tariffs. Adam Geers is the Vice President of Operations at Michigan Agricultural Commodities. “Right now we’re working with these end users that... Read More.

Officials hear impacts of federal funding freeze

The Trump administration’s freezing and cutting of federal funds is having devastating impacts across the country. “Never before have I called for mass activism, but this is the moment.” Illinois Governor JB Pritzker joined Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski and others to hear directly from those... Read More.

Ohio Farm Bureau members concerned about tariff impacts to trade

Ohio Farm Bureau members are optimistic the President’s trade strategy will open market opportunities in the European Union. Southern Ohio farmer Jim Percival says the EU’s regulations have created export challenges for the US. “There are a lot of barriers for us being able... Read More.

AFBF is concerned about impacts of MAHA

The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation has concerns about the newly created Make America Healthy Again Commission. “It really could take modern agriculture backwards,” he says. Zippy Duvall says the organization supports the administration’s goal of bettering the health of consumers, but,”We... Read More.

Consumers concerned about tariff impacts on food prices

A University of Illinois study shows most consumers expect tariffs to increase the prices they pay for food.  Researcher and assistant professor Maria Kalaitzandonakes says, “People that are worried about tariffs are also much more worried about short-term inflation.” Kalaitzandonakes tells Brownfield when it... Read More.

Tariff impacts on U.S. agriculture

With tariffs on Canada and Mexico looming, an economist is concerned about the long-term impacts on agriculture. Ohio State University professor Ian Sheldon says he’s most worried about the U.S. soybean industry. “The rates at which Brazil has been grabbing market share has been growing very, very... Read More.

Dry conditions improve, but deep impacts linger

Missouri’s state climatologist says the above average snowfall this winter recharged some soil moisture, but it hasn’t completely fixed deficit caused by previous drought in the state. Zach Leasor says the three years of drought is showing up in subsoil and some areas have... Read More.

USDA climate funding pause impacts MO farmers

A conservation specialist at Missouri Soybeans says funding for the Climate Smart Commodities Grant Program is on hold due to a funding freeze at USDA. “You’re talking millions of dollars right now being halted for payments to farmers in Missouri.” Clayton Light tells Brownfield... Read More.
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