John Bartman
@john-bartman.bsky.social
I'm an Illinois farmer just trying to make a living.
This is a terrific analysis of the state of the US Farm Economy. It is well worth the time.
China is investing billions in Latin America, potentially sidelining US farmers for decades to come investigatemidwest.org/2025/12/15/c...
China is investing billions in Latin America, potentially sidelining US farmers for decades to come investigatemidwest.org/2025/12/15/c...
China is investing billions in Latin America, potentially sidelining US farmers for decades to come - Investigate Midwest
Loading Svelte app… From the docks of the Port of Santos, a 58-terminal complex covering an area the size of 1,500 American football fields, ships loaded with soybeans prepare to set sail for China. ...
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December 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
This is a terrific analysis of the state of the US Farm Economy. It is well worth the time.
China is investing billions in Latin America, potentially sidelining US farmers for decades to come investigatemidwest.org/2025/12/15/c...
China is investing billions in Latin America, potentially sidelining US farmers for decades to come investigatemidwest.org/2025/12/15/c...
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America's farmers have faced a year unlike any other, with a roller coaster of changing tariff and trade policies along with drastic cuts to federal funding and programs.
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December 17, 2025 at 9:34 PM
America's farmers have faced a year unlike any other, with a roller coaster of changing tariff and trade policies along with drastic cuts to federal funding and programs.
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This about sums it up.
December 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
This about sums it up.
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The Administration is back tracking on their "Trade Deal" with China. US Soybeans are still at price disadvantage to South America beans.
The Administration is back tracking on their "Trade Deal" with China. US Soybeans are still at price disadvantage to South America beans.
USDA Secretary Rollins on China's soybean purchase promise
YouTube video by CNBC Television
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November 25, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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The Administration is back tracking on their "Trade Deal" with China. US Soybeans are still at price disadvantage to South America beans.
The Administration is back tracking on their "Trade Deal" with China. US Soybeans are still at price disadvantage to South America beans.
As SNAP Bennifits disappear, donations from local farmers are a lifeline to our food pantries. Thank you to Patyk Farms in Richmond, Illinois for their donation to local food pantries. Vegetable farmers are also suffering in this economy, please go and support them for their last weekend.
November 2, 2025 at 4:23 PM
As SNAP Bennifits disappear, donations from local farmers are a lifeline to our food pantries. Thank you to Patyk Farms in Richmond, Illinois for their donation to local food pantries. Vegetable farmers are also suffering in this economy, please go and support them for their last weekend.
Thank you Stephanie Ruhle and the 11th Hour Team for letting me tell America what Trump's Trade Deal really does for American Farmers.
November 1, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Thank you Stephanie Ruhle and the 11th Hour Team for letting me tell America what Trump's Trade Deal really does for American Farmers.
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Joan, have a great weekend. I look forward to being on your show again on Monday.
Joan, have a great weekend. I look forward to being on your show again on Monday.
November 1, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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Joan, have a great weekend. I look forward to being on your show again on Monday.
Joan, have a great weekend. I look forward to being on your show again on Monday.
Thanks to the Trump Tariffs United States soybeans are 2 dollars more expensive than Brazilian Beans.
October 30, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Thanks to the Trump Tariffs United States soybeans are 2 dollars more expensive than Brazilian Beans.
Tomorrow morning, I will be speaking at Governor JB Pritzker's press conference in Christian County on the current state of the farm economy in Illinois. This should be some good news. It is near Springfield for those unfamiliar with Illinois geography.
October 28, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Tomorrow morning, I will be speaking at Governor JB Pritzker's press conference in Christian County on the current state of the farm economy in Illinois. This should be some good news. It is near Springfield for those unfamiliar with Illinois geography.
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Illinois is first in the nation in soybean production. Brazil is our biggest competitor.
But President Trump’s tariffs have been very bad news for our farmers.
South America wins, while American farmers struggle.
Here’s how.
But President Trump’s tariffs have been very bad news for our farmers.
South America wins, while American farmers struggle.
Here’s how.
October 28, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Illinois is first in the nation in soybean production. Brazil is our biggest competitor.
But President Trump’s tariffs have been very bad news for our farmers.
South America wins, while American farmers struggle.
Here’s how.
But President Trump’s tariffs have been very bad news for our farmers.
South America wins, while American farmers struggle.
Here’s how.
I will be on MSNBC 11th hour with Stephanie Ruhle tomorrow (Monday night 10 pm cst).
October 27, 2025 at 2:01 AM
I will be on MSNBC 11th hour with Stephanie Ruhle tomorrow (Monday night 10 pm cst).
It is a good feeling when one of the best news organizations agrees with your analysis. This market is bad and getting worse.
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
China’s Soybean Feud With Trump Leaves US Farmers With Huge Crops and Few Buyers
Beijing’s bid to pressure the president leaves US farmers without their biggest customer, just as harvest gets underway.
www.bloomberg.com
October 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
It is a good feeling when one of the best news organizations agrees with your analysis. This market is bad and getting worse.
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Thank you Sun-Times for publishing stories that affected the whole region.
chicago.suntimes.com/money/2025/1...
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Farmers urge ending the trade war as China shuns U.S. soybeans
China has not bought any U.S. soybeans from this fall’s crop, including from Illinois, which is the nation’s largest soybean grower.
chicago.suntimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Thank you Sun-Times for publishing stories that affected the whole region.
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chicago.suntimes.com/money/2025/1...
The Disney Heiress, the Soybean Farmer, and Trump’s Dangerous Decisions
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The Disney Heiress, the Soybean Farmer, and Trump’s Dangerous Decisions
Two views of how the president’s senseless economic and moral acts put the country at risk.
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October 22, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The Disney Heiress, the Soybean Farmer, and Trump’s Dangerous Decisions
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27% of farmers & ranchers rely on the #ACA - more than triple the national average. We join our farmer members in calling for an immediate resumption of government services and the extension of ACA tax credits. #agsky #healthcare
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October 21, 2025 at 6:36 PM
27% of farmers & ranchers rely on the #ACA - more than triple the national average. We join our farmer members in calling for an immediate resumption of government services and the extension of ACA tax credits. #agsky #healthcare
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Thanks for a great article Jill! We win when we talk about the issues that matter.
The Disney Heiress, the Soybean Farmer, and Trump’s Dangerous Decisions
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
The Disney Heiress, the Soybean Farmer, and Trump’s Dangerous Decisions
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
The Disney Heiress, the Soybean Farmer, and Trump’s Dangerous Decisions
Two views of how the president’s senseless economic and moral acts put the country at risk.
open.substack.com
October 21, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Thanks for a great article Jill! We win when we talk about the issues that matter.
The Disney Heiress, the Soybean Farmer, and Trump’s Dangerous Decisions
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
The Disney Heiress, the Soybean Farmer, and Trump’s Dangerous Decisions
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
The Trump Administration Damage is real for American Agriculture. We are looking at becoming an Agricultural Inporter! That is what bad trade policy does to US farmers and Consumers.
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Once dominant, U.S. agricultural exports falter amid trade disputes and rising competition | College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences | Illinois
The U.S. has traditionally been an agricultural powerhouse with a healthy trade surplus. But global dynamics are changing due to a confluence of political and economic factors. U.S. agricultural impor...
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October 19, 2025 at 12:57 AM
The Trump Administration Damage is real for American Agriculture. We are looking at becoming an Agricultural Inporter! That is what bad trade policy does to US farmers and Consumers.
aces.illinois.edu/news/once-do...
aces.illinois.edu/news/once-do...
Don't take word for it. Every Ag publication knows South America is "Winning" Aren't we supposed to be "Winning" Trump Administration?
www.farmprogress.com/commentary/c...
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China buys Argentine soybeans amid U.S. trade war
China's purchase of 7 million metric tons of Argentine soybeans signals continued avoidance of U.S. agricultural products amid ongoing trade tensions.
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October 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Don't take word for it. Every Ag publication knows South America is "Winning" Aren't we supposed to be "Winning" Trump Administration?
www.farmprogress.com/commentary/c...
www.farmprogress.com/commentary/c...
I am glad to be one of the voices to help family farmers. Thank you DNC. Let's open the doors to the tent.
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DNC Ad: Farm Bailouts are Band-Aids
YouTube video by The Democrats
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October 15, 2025 at 4:10 AM
I am glad to be one of the voices to help family farmers. Thank you DNC. Let's open the doors to the tent.
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I enjoyed having CNN out to the farm to discuss the current state of the farm economy.
October 13, 2025 at 11:53 AM
I enjoyed having CNN out to the farm to discuss the current state of the farm economy.
Soybean harvest of 2025 in full swing.
October 3, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Soybean harvest of 2025 in full swing.
CBS 2 in Chicago visited my farm today to discuss the misguided tariff policy.
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U.S. announces tariff truce with China, but Illinois farmers still aren't optimistic
No Illinois industry does more business with China than the agricultural sector, and farmers have been worried about the hit they could take with tariffs. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
www.cbsnews.com
May 13, 2025 at 3:19 AM
CBS 2 in Chicago visited my farm today to discuss the misguided tariff policy.
www.cbsnews.com/chicago/vide...
www.cbsnews.com/chicago/vide...
I was happy to be interviewed about the Trump Tariffs and how farmers are impacted.
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Tariffs impacting critical planning for IL farmers who export crops
New tariffs on traded exports impact farmers like John Bartman, who exports all of his soybeans, mostly to China, from Bartman Farm in Marengo, IL.
abc7chicago.com
April 15, 2025 at 3:18 AM
I was happy to be interviewed about the Trump Tariffs and how farmers are impacted.
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