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Trump eyes February 1st to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico

President Trump plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico by the beginning of next month. Speaking to reporters Monday, Trump said he expects to issue 25 percent tariffs on imports from both countries starting February 1st. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield he...

St. Lawerence Seaway supporting actor for ag exports

The Soy Transportation Coalition executive director says the St. Lawerence Seaway is helping diversify agricultural export channels. Mike Steenhoek tells Brownfield, “The Great Lakes can and should play a bigger role in farmers being competitive in the international marketplace.” “It’s never going to rival...

Market analyst says record soybean basis in St. Louis

A market analyst says soybean basis in St. Louis set a record this week, trying to incentivize farmers to sell new crop. “The actual bid for soybeans at St. Louis is 34 cents over, the highest for this week since 1999.” Garrett Toay with...

Hutchinson native crowned Minnesota’s 71st Princess Kay

The 71st Princess Kay of the Milky Way is an ag and food business management student at the University of Minnesota. Rachel Visser of Hutchinson was crowned Wednesday night on the eve of the Minnesota State Fair. “I’m involved on a small family farm...

Quivira Water Issue Discussed at St. John Meeting

By Lucky Kidd ST. JOHN, Kan. — Representatives of communities in the Rattlesnake Creek basin met in St. John Monday afternoon to discuss a push to enforce the water rights of Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, which potentially could dramatically...