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Farmland market softening continues
Pictured: David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights at the 2024 NAFB Convention in Kansas City (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) An ag economist says a few factors have caused the farmland market to show signs of softening. David Widmar is with Agricultural Economic Insights and says, “Declining farm profitability because of low commodity prices, but also…
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Key Factors When Purchasing Used Farm Equipment and Machinery
Key Factors When Purchasing Used Farm Equipment and Machinery Farms.com
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Expect more waiting for a farm bill
The head lobbyist with Syngenta expects more waiting for a new five-year farm bill. Mary Kay Thatcher tells Brownfield… “That is not going to pass in 2024, so we’ll extend that, kick it down the road.” She says, “I suspect till the end of September, or the end of December, of 2025.” She says the…
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Tensions Rise as New Tariff Announcement Sparks Reactions from Canada, Mexico, and China
President-elect Trump’s promised ‘day-one’ tariffs against Mexico, Canada, and China, aimed at curbing illegal immigration and the flow of fentanyl into the United States, have prompted quick responses from all three countries. The proposed tariffs, which would affect the United States’ three largest trading partners, led Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to reach out to…
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Thanksgiving Travel Weather & Updated South American Corn And Soybean Forecast
Thanksgiving Travel Weather & Updated South American Corn And Soybean Forecast Barchart
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Markets Close Mixed Shifting Focus From Tariffs to Month End Profit Taking
Markets Close Mixed Shifting Focus From Tariffs to Month End Profit Taking Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Planned tariffs could raise costs for U.S. farmers, but may not materialize
Planned tariffs could raise costs for U.S. farmers, but may not materialize Agri-Pulse
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Where is the fertilizer market headed?
Pictured: Corey Rosenbusch, President and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute, at the 2024 NAFB Convention in Kansas City (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) The head of The Fertilizer Institute says managing volatility in the fertilizer market wasn’t as big of an issue for farmers in 2024 compared to the last few years. Corey Rosenbusch tells Brownfield…
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Grassley looks favorably at nomination of Rollins for Ag Secretary
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he looks favorably on the nomination of Brooke Rollins to be the next Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield he’s somewhat familiar with the Texas native from her time serving on the Trump administration Economic Advisory Council in 2016. “I look at her nomination…
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Industry leaders laud Trump’s pick for agriculture secretary
Industry leaders laud Trump’s pick for agriculture secretary Capital Press
