U.S. sorghum is in the crosshairs as China responds to tariff threats by the Trump administration. U.S. Grains Council CEO Ryan LeGrand says Chinese buyers are looking elsewhere. “China imported about 70 percent of the U.S. sorghum crop prior to the recent tensions between our two nations, and they’ve just...

The U.S. Trade Representative has launched an investigation into Brazil’s tariff on U.S. ethanol imports. U.S. Grains Council president Ryan LeGrand says 18 to 20 percent duties have been in place since 2017. “And they have not received any, there’s no tariffs on Brazilian ethanol coming into the United States....

Grains Start the Day Weaker | Friday, July 11, 2025

In a "Markets Now" interview, Darin Newsom asserted that "fundamentals win in the end," explaining that grain markets face continued pressure from ample supply and declining export demand, while cattle markets remain strong due to tight supply and robust demand, attracting fund money.

Brownfield’s Nicole Heslip covers the U.S. Grains Council Annual Board of Delegates Meeting The post U.S. Grains Council Annual Board of Delegates Meeting appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Grains In the Red Again | Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Multiple key catalysts are unfolding in the corn, soybean, and wheat futures markets.

For the Grains sector, it's a case of Rainy Days and Mondays.

The composite of the grain and oilseed sector of the commodities asset class edged lower in Q2 and over the first six months of 2025. Prices remain near lows, and the sector is now in the heart of the 2025 growing season for the crop year.

Grains Continue to Climb | Thursday, July 3, 2025

Grains In the Green | Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Dry Weather Boosts 2025/26 Wheat Planting in Argentina, Grains Exchange Says

An ag economist says corn and soybean futures will be monitoring the energy markets in the short-term. Allendale’s Greg McBride tells Brownfield the conflict with Iran has caused crude oil to have some volatility. “When it comes to corn, beans, wheat or anything like that, at this time of the...

Grains Start Day in Red | Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Ohio State’s soybean and small grains agronomist says early season weather challenges have some farmers considering their replant options. Laura Lindsey says overall, it’s been a hard year. “Some farmers were able to take advantage of some good planting in April, but the month of May was extremely wet across...