February 13, 2025

A central Illinois pork producer is optimistic about the industry’s direction in 2025. Phil Borgic, who raises hogs and grain in Montgomery County, says the pork profitability outlook has improved. “2025 is looking a lot better than the last 24 months.”  He says, “The future looks very bright.  For the first time in my history, […] The post IL pork farmer optimistic in 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The chairman of the American Soybean Association says the organization continues to urge Congress to pass a full five-year farm bill. Josh Gackle says the ag economy isn’t the same as it was in 2018. “Farm prices and profitability on the farm are continuing to decline,” he says. “Market prices are down. We as farmers have been […] The post ASA says current farm economy shows the need for a farm bill  appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

U.S. soybean export sales are taking a hit from global competition. The USDA says soybean sales during the week ending February 6th were impacted by a big cancelation from unknown destinations, possibly because of high prices relative to Brazil. U.S. soybean sales commitments are ahead of last marketing year but that U.S. premium over Brazil […] The post Soybean export sales sharply below average appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story