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As the United States and Mexico consult on the biotech provisions required in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says it’s important the trade relationship remains science-based. “Whether its corn, soybeans or cotton. If you’re creating...
The US Trade Representative’s office has announced the next steps to address Mexico’s import ban of biotech corn. The US Trade Representative’s office on Monday said it’s asking for technical consultations under the Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures...
A global equipment manufacturer says it will ramp up development of sustainable farm machinery to help the European Union become climate neutral by 2050. Mathias Mumme is with German-based CLAAS. “We are engaged with topics like autonomous...
The head of the Renewable Fuels Association expects another strong year for ethanol exports despite a sluggish beginning to 2023. Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield he’s optimistic the pace will pick up. “We’re certainly hopeful that it’s going to...
It was a less-than-stellar week for export sales as all the major commodities saw declines. Soybean sales hit a marketing-year low and were down 14 percent from the previous week and 25 percent from the 4-week averages. ...
The Environmental Protection Agency will post its proposed rule in response to a petition by eight Midwestern governors seeking year-round E15. During the opening session of the 2023 National Ethanol Conference in Orlando Wednesday morning, EPA...
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says having an open dialogue with trading partners is key in building a successful relationship. Vilsack told attendees of the USDA’s recent Ag Outlook Forum that communication helps all sides navigate difficult-to-maneuver situations....
Local meat processors are still working through scheduling challenges sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic. Tom Eickman with Eickman’s Processing in Seward, Illinois tells Brownfield stronger demand for local products has them booking slaughter appointments nearly a year...
A livestock economist says supplies of cattle will get tighter as the year progresses. University of Missouri’s Scott Brown says placements were down 72,000 head in total. “When you start looking at some of the weight categories,...
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the global market continues to adjust to disruptions caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that happened one year ago today. The Black Sea port route is currently open, but there are...
