Sorghum

Brazil Turns to Sorghum Silage Where Corn Struggles

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:05:31 GMT

Brazil is famous for corn and soybeans, but in the country’s toughest, driest regions, farmers are starting to look more seriously at sorghum for silage.

Arthur Behling Neto, professor at the Federal University of Mato Grosso, says sorghum is becoming an important forage option for livestock producers who need reliability under tough growing conditions — without the high input costs associated with corn.

“Here in Brazil, as I believe it is in the U.S., corn is the main plant for ensiling because it has very good nutritional quality and characteristics for ensiling,” Neto explained during a recent episode of the “Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast.” “Sorghum is usually an alternative for areas that corn does not grow very well, especially because of the lack of proper rain.”

This is particularly true in eastern Brazil and drier parts of Mato Grosso where sorghum’s drought tolerance gives it an advantage. Economics also play a role.

“Compared to corn, the seed is cheaper and we use fewer pesticides. We also don’t need as much fertilizer, so it’s cheaper than corn for our farmers,” Neto adds.

As input prices keep rising, sorghum’s durability and lower price tag are catching more farmers’ attention.

Different Types of Sorghum

Sorghum in Brazil serves several purposes. Neto describes five main types:

Grain sorghum
Forage sorghum
Sorghum for cutting and grazing
Broom sorghum
Energy-focused sorghum, such as sweet sorghum and biomass sorghum

Grain sorghum remains the most widely grown overall. But when it comes to silage, forage sorghum and biomass sorghum are gaining traction.

“For silage, we use more forage sorghum,” Neto says. “However, we are also increasing the use of biomass sorghum because of its very high productivity.”

His research team is working to identify varieties that maintain good nutritional value while improving yield.

“What we are doing here is looking for different varieties that can produce more but still keep the quality that forage sorghum usually provides for the animals,” he says.

Match Sorghum to Beef and Dairy

In Central Brazil, sorghum silage is used primarily in beef cattle systems.

Forage and biomass sorghum provide the volume and fiber needed for cost-effective beef diets. Dairy producers, however, often prioritize energy density and may turn to grain sorghum silage.

“When we talk about dairy cattle, some farmers look for grain sorghum because it has higher energy content and lower fiber,” Neto explains. “It is close enough to corn.”

Although grain sorghum produces less tonnage than forage types, its nutritional profile can better match the needs of dairy cows.

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(John Bernard/UGA)

The Yield and Quality Trade-Off

One of the main challenges with sorghum silage is balancing yield and nutritional quality. Grain sorghum plants are relatively short and produce lower yields, but they deliver higher energy concentrations.

“Grain sorghum usually grows about 3.5' to 5' tall and produces around 10 to 14 tons per acre,” Neto says. “The yield is not very high, but the energy content is.”

Forage sorghum grows much taller and delivers substantially more tonnage.

“Our forage sorghum can reach 8' to 12' in height and produce between 18 and 32 tons per acre,” he explains.

Biomass sorghum pushes yields even further. Neto’s research team is evaluating varieties capable of producing 35 to 55 tons per acre.

However, extremely high yields often come with reduced feed quality.

“When we reach these very high yields, fiber content can go up to 70%,” Neto says. “Crude protein can drop to about 5% to 6%, and lignin can reach 8% to 10%.”

Because of this, his team is searching for hybrids that maintain nutritional value while still delivering strong yields.

sorghum

(Darrell Smith)

Managing Tall Crops

Biomass sorghum can grow exceptionally tall, sometimes reaching 14' to 20'. To manage these large plants, producers typically harvest them in two cuttings rather than waiting for full maturity.

“Our biomass sorghum has a cycle of about 180 days,” Neto says. “We plant at the beginning of the rainy season in October. The first cut is usually in December or January, and the second cut happens around April.”

Plants are typically cut about 8" above the soil surface.

For silage, Neto generally targets 28% to 30% dry matter. While the traditional recommendation is 30% to 35%, slightly earlier harvest can help prevent grain from becoming too hard for animals to digest.

Sugar Content and Fermentation

Sorghum also contains significant levels of natural sugars, which can aid fermentation.

“For forage sorghum, we usually have between 15% to 18% water-soluble carbohydrates,” Neto says. “That’s very good for ensiling.”

Biomass sorghum tends to fall slightly lower, around 12% to 15%. Sweet sorghum, however, can contain dramatically higher sugar levels.

“Sweet sorghum can reach 30% to 35% water-soluble carbohydrates.”

While these sugars help drive fermentation, they can also lead to ethanol production, similar to what occurs with sugarcane silage.

“We sometimes have problems with ethanol fermentation,” Neto explains. “But with proper additives, we can still produce very good sweet sorghum silage.”

Forage_Sorghum

A Complement to Corn

Despite its growing role, Neto emphasizes sorghum is not meant to replace corn silage entirely.

“Sorghum silage is increasing in Brazil because it is a cheaper alternative for some farmers,” he says. “However, I do not believe it will reach the same levels as corn silage.”

Instead, he sees sorghum as a complementary crop that provides flexibility when corn production becomes difficult.

“We don’t want it to substitute corn,” Neto says. “We only want to use it when corn cannot produce very well.”

For farmers working in hotter, drier regions with limited inputs, that flexibility may be exactly where sorghum silage delivers the most value.

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Setting the Record Straight: What China Actually Agreed to Buy—And When Those Ag Purchases Will Happen

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 23:05:29 GMT

The White House announced a sweeping new U.S.–China trade agreement late last week that includes substantial commitments from Beijing to purchase U.S. agricultural products — marking what officials call a “breakthrough” in restoring and expanding trade flows between the two countries.

According to the White House fact sheet , China will buy 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans by the end of 2025 and 25 million metric tons annually through 2028. The deal also restores trade in sorghum, hardwood logs, and a range of other commodities while lifting retaliatory tariffs on U.S. beef, pork, dairy, wheat, corn, cotton, and other farm products.

Yet, with mixed messages from the White House and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, there was some confusion on whether China would purchase an additional 12 million metric tons of soybeans, of if it was 12 million total.

As AgMarket.Net’s Jim McCormick pointed out, the U.S. already sold China 5.9 million metric tons earlier this year, before the trade war broke out. Comments from Bessent made it sound like China would be 12 million metric ton total, which would have equated to only buy an additional 6.1 million metric tons yet this year.

However, the White House Fact Sheet released over the weekend cleared the air, saying, “China will purchase at least 12 million metric tons (MMT) of U.S. soybeans during the last two months of 2025 and also purchase at least 25 MMT of U.S. soybeans in each of 2026, 2027, and 2028. Additionally, China will resume purchases of U.S. sorghum and hardwood logs.”

What This Means for U.S. Farmers

For U.S. row-crop producers and livestock farmers alike, the agreement could spell renewed demand from one of the world’s largest agricultural importers. The 25 MMT annual soybean commitment alone represents a major market opportunity for U.S. producers, especially in key states such as Iowa, Illinois and Minnesota — and for U.S. sorghum growers in the High Plains. The lifting of tariffs on beef, pork and dairy also opens additional channels for livestock- and dairy-product exporters.

At Kansas State University, Dr. Allen Featherstone, head of the Department of Agricultural Economics, calls the deal an encouraging sign for U.S. farmers — especially after years of market turbulence.

“It certainly is a bright spot and big news,” Featherstone says. “Traditionally, China has been buying between 25 and 34 million metric tons. So certainly, the 25 million for the next three years will put that in the range of what historically has been done. The 12 million between now and January certainly is a heavy lift but also a big buy.”

Timing And The Broader Picture

According to the White House, the buys start immediately: 12 MMT in the last two months of 2025 and then on into each of the next three years. The scope of the deal also signals more than agriculture: China has agreed to suspend retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods announced since March 4, 2025 and to remove its “unreliable entity” and end-user listing measures.

Featherstone says that timing matters, since late fall and early winter are when China typically turns to U.S. soybeans before switching to Brazil in February and March.

“Based on current prices, it’s about a $4.5 billion deal between now and January,” he explains. “If you look at where we are the next three years, it’s about a $10 billion deal — and that’s good news.”

He points out that soybeans remain the No. 1 U.S. export to China, making the commodity a central part of trade negotiations.

“For the last three years, soybeans are the number one import in China from the U.S.,” Featherstone says. “As they’re trying to get leverage over the U.S., the soybean market is one of the places where they can have leverage.”

The Next Hurdle? Tracking the Purchases Amid a Government Shutdown

While the commitments are substantial, Featherstone cautions that verifying China’s purchases will be more difficult due to the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, which has delayed USDA export reporting.

“Tracking will be important,” he says. “Last week they purchased three vessels — about 180,000 metric tons. There are sources besides the government, but certainly not having the government data is a problem.”

Without weekly USDA export reports, private-sector analysts are relying on commercial shipping data and trade wire confirmations to track shipments. Economists warn that these unofficial estimates often vary widely, adding uncertainty to market reactions.

Opportunities and Caveats

Agribusiness groups, U.S. exporters and farm economists will be tracking how the commitments translate into actual purchases and shipping logistics. The upside is clear: large volume commitments from China boost U.S. export potential, may help stabilize or raise soybean, sorghum and other commodity prices, and can provide relief to ag sectors hard-hit by prior trade disruptions.

But there are caution flags too. Commitments do not always guarantee immediate shipments. Market conditions, logistics, currency movements, and China’s domestic production may influence actual demand and timing.

Exporters will want to monitor how quickly China follows through, whether the buys are genuinely incremental (vs. simply re-directing existing purchases) and how U.S. logistics chain handles increased volumes.

How This Will Impact Farmers and Ranchers in the Months Ahead

According to the White House fact sheet, here’s how the trade and economic deal, reached between President Donald J. Trump and President Xi Jinping of China, China committed to buying large amounts of soybeans, but China also said it would start purchasing sorghum again. On the livestock front, tariffs were suspended on beef, pork, dairy and more.

So, what should farmers and ranchers watch in the months ahead?

Soybeans: Given the huge volume — 12 MMT in 2025, then 25 MMT annually — soybean exporters will want to watch new crop availability, global competition (e.g., Brazil, Argentina) and U.S. export origination points.
Sorghum & hardwood logs: These categories were specifically called out for resumption of trade, suggesting new or renewed market access in China.
Livestock, dairy & other ag products: With tariffs suspended on beef, pork, dairy, and aquatic products, U.S. meat and dairy exporters may gain longer-term access to Chinese markets.
Tariff & non-tariff measures: The removal of retaliatory tariffs and other counters means fewer barriers for U.S. ag exports, but exporters should still watch for regulatory or sanitary measures that often influence trade.
Supply chain & logistics readiness: Meeting large volume commitments will test U.S. export capacity, shipping, port access and coordination between exporters and farmers.

Looking Ahead

The China-U.S. deal marks a potentially significant turning point for U.S. agricultural exports in 2025: large-scale Chinese commitments, tariff relief, and expanded access could open new markets and relieve pressure in certain ag sectors.

But the real story will be how fast, how reliably, and how fully China follows through with purchases — and how U.S. producers, exporters, and logistics systems respond.

All The Details: Inside John Deere’s New F8 and F9 Forage Harvesters

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 18:20:35 GMT

John Deere is rolling out two new forage harvesters for North American dairy producers and custom harvesting operations.

The brand new F8 and F9 Series feature three factory-installed operator cab options, a technology stack that will one day enable autonomous operation, and enhanced feed quality via an integrated inoculant dosing system.

How are F8 and F9 different?
The F8 Series (425PS to 645PS) is a narrow base model that takes the place of Deere’s 8000 Series forage harvester, while the F9 Series (700PS to 1020PS) replaces the 9000 Series. Within the F9 Series is the F9 1000, which is Deere’s largest forage harvest machine to date.

(Editor’s Note: “PS” stands for Pferdestärke, which is the German term for horsepower. PS to horsepower is not an apples-to-apples equal ratio. The F9 1000, for example, features 1020PS which equates to 1,006HP, according to the manufacturer.)

The F9 is available in two engine options:

John Deere 18X (no DEF required)
Liebherr V12 24L

It has five horsepower options, while the F8 comes with the JD14X engine and can be configured across six horsepower options.

The manufacturer last rolled out completely new forage harvesters in 2019.

How much will each new model cost?

The feed rolls on John Deere’s F8 and F9 forage harvesters have integrated metal detection to keep unwanted material out of your feed.

(Matthew J. Grassi)

John Deere is not sharing its pricing just yet, but the two new models are built at its Zweibrucken, Germany, factory. John Deere dealers will begin taking orders for the aggressively styled, technology-packed harvesters this fall, with final delivery in time for the 2026 forage harvesting season.

Deere representatives declined comment on what effect, if any, the still-developing U.S.and E.U. tariff situation could have on its launch plans.

Ahead of the launch, Farm Journal went to Madison, Wisc., to kick the tires and learn all about the new machines. The F8 and F9 harvesters we viewed and climbed into were the first finished production units off the factory line. Deere says several units will be field tested with U.S. customers ahead of the full fall launch.

“We’re really excited about the new cab and the technology we’ve added to these machines like central tire inflation, ground speed automation and the new kernel processing units,” says Bergen Nelson, go-to-market manager, combines and forage harvesters.

Here’s some of what we learned about the new forage harvesters:

(Matthew J. Grassi)

Cab Comforts: The same three operator cab options offered with Deere’s X and S Series combines — Select, Premium and Ultimate — are available on the F8 and F9 Series. A smoothly swiveling captain’s chair, as well as an all-new corner post display that shows real-time machine data, are among the additions. Operators who spend long hours in the cab will also appreciate integrated entertainment like SXM Radio and an optional mini fridge.

(Matthew J. Grassi )

Foundational Deere Tech Stack: Each new forage harvester in the series includes Deere’s baseline precision tech enablement stack — which consists of its G5 display, Starfire 7500 receiver and JDLink modem.

Central Tire Inflation System: A completely new feature (top left inset photo) within the G5 display allows the operator to adjust front tire PSI up or down from the cab.

John Deere Inoculant Dosing System 2.0

(Matthew J. Grassi)

Inoculant Dosing System 2.0: New on both the F8 and F9, a high-volume 85 gallon inoculant tank and integrated pump allow the user to accurately adjust silage inoculant dosage rates from the G5 display in the cab. The system is easy to pump and prime as well with the touch of a button located at the rear of the machine.

Ground Speed Automation: This cruise control-like option reads RPMs and throttles the harvester up or down based on crop conditions. For example, harvesting corn at higher moisture levels will increase power output, so the machine will automatically slow down to ensure it doesn’t plug up or do a sub-optimal job harvesting. This feature comes standard on all base models for both series and does not require a yearly subscription unlock or per-acre fee.

Pro Touch Harvest: Another new feature within the G5 display allows the operator to shift the machine from road transport mode to harvest mode in a single click. It can also be used to quickly engage AutoTrac and ground speed automation once the operator arrives at the edge of field.

This all-new XStream 305 Kernel Processing (KP) unit is built by Scherer in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

(Matthew J. Grassi)

New Kernal Processing (KP) Units: The new harvesters feature two completely redesigned KP units, the Ultimate 250 (also made in Germany) and the Scherer XStream 305, which is made in Sioux Falls, S.D. An integrated winch and internal rail mounting system makes switching the machine from corn forage to hay forage in the field quick and simple. The number signifies each KP unit’s roll diameter width in millimeters.

“Both KPs will go in both machines and have four different roll options depending on how aggressive the dairyman wants their end feed quality to be,” says Shane Campbell, product marketing manager, forage harvesters.

(Matthew J. Grassi)

Integrated Harvest Lab 3000: This on-demand constituent sensing module pulls over 4,000 samples per second with +/- 2% accuracy, and John Deere says it can save dairy operations time and money versus collecting and sending samples to a lab. The sensor tech (available as an add-on option) enables accurate measurement and documentation of dry matter, starch, protein, neutral detergent fiber and acid detergent fiber for both harvested forage and manure. The data can be stored, organized and shared via Deere’s Operations Center. Within Operations Center, users can take geo-referenced data and build out spatial starch content — as well as moisture and protein — maps for hybrid selection and fertility management. Because if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.

Active Fill Control 3.0: Using sensors and cameras on the grain spout, this tech feature automatically detects the trailer or grain cart next to the forage harvester and begins filling it with a preselected fill strategy. This reduces the number of times an operator has to adjust the spout manually and also lessens fatigue and neck strain, according to Deere.

(Matthew J. Grassi)

New Operating Modes: Several of the models within the F9 Series offer what Deere is calling its “Engine Power Plus” feature — which gives a sizeable horsepower boost when the machines senses it needs a little extra chopping power to the harvesting head. There is also an ECO mode that can be toggled on when the machines don’t need the extra torque.

Ease-Of-Access: Both models have side and rear panels that easily open to grant full access to the inner workings of the machines, making the new forage harvesters much easier to service and maintain without a lift or other heavy specialized equipment. The machine is setup so techs and mechanically-minded farmers will not have to climb underneath it to perform daily maintenance.

“At the end of the day, we know it’s all about the cow, and these machines will put out quality feed,” Nelson says. “We’ll have these out at the farm shows this summer, including Farm Progress Show, World Ag Expo, World Dairy Expo and the U.S. Custom Harvesters Convention.”

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Cereal Grains Enhance Dairy Cropping Options

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:53:10 GMT

Growing an array of cereal grains to augment the traditional corn-alfalfa cropping cycle has become the new normal for dairy farmer Josh Tranel and his family of Cuba City, Wis.

“We got burned so many times with alfalfa winter-kill,” Tranel shared on a recent Iowa State University webinar . “And we wanted to take advantage of a longer growing season. Trying to raise all of our feed in just a few months in the summer wasn’t working very well.”

The Tranels now raise a variety of small grains as both cover and nurse crops to feed their 600-cow organic herd. Through several seasons of trial and error, they have learned the best ways to incorporate winter wheat, triticale, winter rye, oats, sorghum-Sudan grass, and summer forage “cocktail mixes” into their cropping plans. By raising more cereal grains, they also are now able to grow more corn as well.

“In our old rotation, we could only keep about 25% of our acres in corn,” said Tranel. “Now we can routinely plant 40% of our acres to corn.” He cited several additional benefits to embracing small grains, including:

Soil health and protection. By keeping the ground covered virtually year-around, less soil is lost to erosion, soil tilth is improved, nutrient update is better, and weed pressure is reduced.

More tonnage from the same acres. Tranel shared a calculation of their 5-year average annual tons per acre now versus their years of a strict corn-alfalfa program. On the same 2,000 acres, the farm’s new rotation yields an average of 12.25 tons of dry matter per acre per year more than the old program.

Greater manure management flexibility. Because crops are coming off at different times of the year, the Tranels have more opportunities to hose-applicate liquid manure on acres close to their dairy site. This saves on hauling time and expense; allows them to keep their manure inventories lower; and expands the manure application season, versus just small windows of opportunity in the spring and fall.

The Tranels also appreciate the harvesting flexibility of cereal grains, which can easily be chopped for silage; baled and wrapped; or grazed. Because they are almost always one-cut crops, the chop height can be fairly low, at about 3 inches.

Along the way, they’ve learned to customize forages and harvest times depending on the target group of animals they will be feeding. Lactating-cow rations generally require harvest at boot to late-boot stage for maximum digestibility. Heifer forages will yield appropriate nutrition and more tonnage at the heading-milk stage. Dry-cow rations are best formulated with forages like winter wheat at the milk-to-dough stage.

Tranel’s favorite small grain forage? “Triticale, for sure,” he shared. “It has flexibility for fall or spring seeding, is fairly high in protein, and has tremendous NDF value compared to alfalfa.”

The World of Warm Season Annuals: Sorghum, Sudan, Millet, Oh My!

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 20:16:03 GMT

The world of warm season annuals is a new one for many farmers and so is the terminology associated with them. In this article, I will try to define some terms and characteristics of different annuals.

Sorghum, Sudan grass, sorghum X Sudan, and millet. Probably the most common of these three is sorghum. We will be focusing on forage sorghum, but there are lots of acres of grain sorghum [milo] that gets planted every year.

Forage sorghum is generally planted in 15-30-inch rows and treated much like a corn crop. It is a solid forage source in hot/dry climates and the ability to direct cut harvest in a single cut is appealing for some farms. Generally, farms will wait for forage sorghum to go to seed and dry down to an acceptable moisture prior to harvest.

Sudan grass is a leafy warm season annual with good regrowth potential. Most farmers will use it in a multi-cut system. It has a smaller fiber pool than sorghum and so it is more conducive to lactating diets or younger heifer diets. Most farmers cut and wilt it prior to harvesting.

Sorghum X Sudan (SS) is a hybrid of the previous two species. Although they are rarely 50/50 crosses and so there is quite a bit of variability in what they look like. I primarily use SS in my farms across the upper Midwest and northeast. I feel as though the best varieties have a little more vigor and yield potential in multi-cut systems then sudan grass. There are of course varietal exceptions to this but it seems like some sorghum sudan hybrids need less heat to do well than sudan grass.

Millet comes in a number of “nationalities” German, Japanese etc. The main benefits to millet vs. the others are that it is naturally resistant to sugarcane aphids that have devastated the other annuals across the south and it doesn’t have “prussic acid” at frost.

Other Terms to Know

Photo Period Sensitive (PPS): Some sorghum Sudan hybrids are PPS. This means they don’t go reproductive until there is less than a certain amount of daylight each day. This trait is especially valuable if you are taking these for a single cutting because they put all their energy into building forage vs seed.

Brachytic Dwarf (BD): All of the annuals can have this trait. Of BD varieties the growth nodes are compressed. This results in a higher leaf/stem ratio, better standability, and improved regrowth.

Brown Midrib (BMR): The BMR mutation was game changer in the warm season annuals. These annuals were always a great way to grow fiber per acre but the BMR gene greatly improved the digestibly of that fiber and turned these products into things that could even work in lactating diets. For lactating diets, it is imperative to plant BMR products and in heifer diets the BMR gene is usually preferrable unless you are feeding very low inclusion rates.

Aphid Tolerant: Sugar cane aphids have become a real problem from the SE to California and have come as far north as southern Wisconsin. Millet was always tolerant of them but recently some new varieties of sorghum and sorghum x sudan have also been released that handle the pressure well.

Prussic Acid: Is actually Hydrogen Cyanide. It is an odorless gas that is deadly to animals. This is created after a frost as different compounds leak from ruptured cell-walls. The acid volatizes fairly rapidly and so the safest strategy is to never feed newly frozen forage fresh. By waiting for a week or two after frost to feed you can be confident in the safety of the forage.

When choosing what warm season annual it is important to know what animal group you will be feeding it to, what herbicide and pest strategies you will need to employ, and how you will be harvesting and storing the crop. This knowledge will help your warm season annual crop be a success.

Trade War Could Crush Dairy, Grain Markets

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 01:54:06 GMT

Last week President Trump announced new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Entering into this kind of trade war could have a significant impact on farmers analysts say.

While he hasn’t officially imposed the tariffs, his announcement which did not have the support of his entire cabinet, is already raising eyebrows around the world.

According to Brian Kuehl, Executive Director of Farmers for Free Trade, these tariffs are very likely to accelerate a tit-for-tat approach on trade, putting U.S. agricultural exports in the cross-hairs.

“There’s a real possibility this could invite retaliation against agriculture in the U.S.,” Jeff Harrison of Combest Sell & Associates explained on AgriTalk Friday. “The consequences are altogether too real.”

Canada and Mexico will be two countries most impacted by the tariffs said Shawn Haney of RealAgriculture.com.

“Will there be exemptions? From what I’ve read the president has been very firm on no exemptions,” he told Clinton Griffiths on AgriTalk.

If the president were to impose these tariffs, it would be using an authority granted because of national security threats. Countries like Canada are taking offense to that.

“It is entirely inappropriate to view any trade with Canada as a national security threat to the United States,” said Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. “We will always stand up for Canadian workers and Canadian businesses. Should restrictions be imposed on Canadian steel and aluminum products, Canada will take responsive measures to defend its trade interests and workers.”

According to Edge, a dairy cooperative in Wisconsin, a trade war with “major trading partners” will not be good for the U.S. and would likely result in less dairy sales for dairy farmers.

“That would be a tragic loss at the worst possible time as farmers struggle to make ends meet,” they said in a statement.

Harrison is quick to point out this isn’t the first time Trump has made this kind of move. Earlier this year he put tariffs on washing machines and solar panels.

“China retaliated unrelatedly to U.S. sorghum,” he said. “Farmers are really pinched right now and they can’t afford to stub their toe. We can’t afford to lose market share in the world and keep our farmers afloat.”

Haney points out the irony is that this protectionist action from Trump is exactly what he has been accusing Canada of doing for dairy in the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations.