September 17, 2025

The executive director of the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy says the Trump administration’s use of tariffs has taken a toll on U.S. farmers and ranchers. “It’s been devastating,” Sophia Murphy said during an IATP webinar Tuesday. Murphy says U.S. producers are scrambling to find new markets for their products. “Overall, what Trump has […] The post IATP blasts Trump admin’s use of tariffs appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Michigan has released a new report on how agricultural exports have been affected by tariffs over the past six months. During a speech this week on the state’s economy, Governor Gretchen Whitmer highlighted the pain points and need for lawmakers to provide certainty by passing a state budget. “Michigan’s two largest and most critical industries, […] The post State budget fight puts Michigan agriculture at risk as exports decline dramatically appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Broiler hatchery numbers continue to point towards bigger production in 2025 than 2024. The USDA says 245.99 million broiler-type eggs were in incubation, falling 1.941 million on the week, but rising 4% on the year, with the average rate of hatchability at 79.8%. 193.907 million broiler-type chicks were placed into meat production, down 176,000 from […] The post Broiler hatchery trends point to increased U.S. chicken production in 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

U.S. ethanol production did decline last week, but the numbers still reflect generally solid demand. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.055 million barrels per day, down 50,000 on the week, but up 6,000 on the year. Ethanol exports averaged 103,000 barrels per day, 18,000 lower than last week and 48,000 below last […] The post Ethanol demand stays hot, even as production dips appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A grain marketing expert says farmers will need to keep all risk management options on the table heading into 2026. “What’s important for the American farmer is you’ve got to be more proactive in the marketing.” Mark Gold with StoneX says several supply and demand questions will need to be answered. “You’ve got Brazil. You’ve […] The post Farmers should consider all risk management strategies with uncertainty ahead appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An assistant professor at Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine says a new USDA program could help land grant universities better support veterinary care in rural communities. Luciana de Costa says the Rural Veterinary Shortage Action Plan could expand funding opportunities for prospective students. “With the money that will come, there will be more […] The post Ohio State professor: New USDA veterinary shortage plan could help support rural communities appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story