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Rep. Hinson backs Trump’s trade dispute with China

Some lawmakers say President Trump’s tariff dispute with China will be good for ag producers in the long run. U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she supports the president’s recent trade strategy. “It’s about negotiation and leverage, and laying out a way where we can... Read More.

Rep. Hinson praises Trump’s trade strategy

U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says President Trump’s tariff actions should help farmers get access to new markets. “What happened yesterday is free and fair trade,” Hinson said Thursday morning. “He is using these tariffs as a negotiating tool to bring other countries to the... Read More.

Bankers back Trump’s tariff strategy, RMI survey says

The latest Rural Mainstreet Index reveals most Midwestern bankers support President Trump’s tariff strategy. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss tells Brownfield, “Farmers and the bankers are supporting the president’s approach. Now, we haven’t seen the retaliation yet and that’s my real concern. If we... Read More.

Rep. Hinson says tariffs are part of Trump’s “long game” approach

A U.S. Representative from Iowa says President Trump has been strategic in his recent tariff actions. “He’s playing chess, not checkers,” Republican Ashley Hinson said Friday. Hinson tells Brownfield there could be some short-term uncertainty, but, “President Trump’s overall goal is to protect American... Read More.

Corn growers react to Trump’s tariffs at Commodity Classic

Corn growers are concerned about President Trump’s tariffs. On Tuesday, a 25% tariff took effect on most imports from Canada and Mexico, while tariffs on goods from China increase to 20%. Speaking to Brownfield at the 2025 Commodity Classic, National Corn Growers Association President... Read More.

An early win for E15 in Trump’s second term

There’s a sign from the Trump administration that year-round E15 use is coming.  The President signed an executive order declaring an energy emergency which included allowing E15 use in the summertime.  Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield it’s a welcome... Read More.

Continuing to monitor President Trump’s talk about tariffs

The president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says he’s optimistic that President Trump’s tariff talk will remain just a bargaining tool. Mark Eisele ranches in Wyoming. “I’m hoping that maybe he’s using this as leverage,” he says.  “Trying to get a better deal... Read More.