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Compeer’s Economic Minute – Tariffs and Planting Prospectives

Listen to Compeer’s Economic Minute for clear, practical insights on the ag economy and the economic forces shaping your farm’s future. Inflation and interest rates are shifting rapidly, and Compeer Agricultural Economist Dr. Megan Roberts delves into the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP), which... Read More.

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.

Grain market response to tariffs “not horrible”

Market analyst DuWayne Bosse tells Brownfield the grain markets would likely be lower if additional reciprocal tariffs on Mexico were announced. “If we had additional tariffs on our top buyer of U.S. corn, I think the corn market would be 10 to 15 cents... Read More.

FSA official optimistic despite tariffs, cuts

A state Farm Service Agency official is optimistic the new tariffs and the federal job and program cuts won’t negatively impact the agency and the farmers they serve.  Tyler Radke is Wisconsin Farm Service Agency’s Deputy Executive Director.  He tells Brownfield the first Trump... Read More.

New U.S. retaliatory tariffs will impact ag

U.S. President Donald Trump says “kind, not full” retaliatory tariffs went into effect midnight for more than 50 trading partners, including China. “We’re going to be charging a discounted reciprocal tariff of 34 percent. In other words, they charge us, we charge them. We... Read More.

RFA hopeful tariffs won’t stunt ethanol export momentum

The Renewable Fuels Association wants to ensure tariffs don’t stunt U.S. ethanol export momentum. RFA CEO Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield there’s been dramatic growth the past decade. “In fact, 2024 was a record year by far. So we of course want to protect those... Read More.

Analyst: markets a “wait and see” for trade tariffs

A market analyst says it’s unclear which countries and products will be included in reciprocal tariffs from the United States and how those countries will respond. Don Roose is with U.S. Commodities. “Does it turn into a trade war? Does it turn into more... Read More.