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Another strong year for U.S. ethanol exports?
The CEO of Growth Energy says 2025 could a milestone year for biofuels trade. Emily Skor tells Brownfield, “We are excited by this administration’s tough stance on trading markets where we don’t have fair access. [Read More…]

Attorney general asks DOGE to investigate Grain Belt Express
Missouri’s Attorney General has asked the Trump administration to investigate a $4.9 billion federal loan awarded to the Grain Belt Express. The project would construct transmission lines across Missouri to transport wind-generated energy from Kansas [Read More…]

USDA’s HPAI vaccination plan “unclear”
A veterinarian and director of the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory says USDA’s Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza vaccination plan is unclear. Keith Poulsen tells Brownfield “as we get more details, we’ll continue to move forward in fighting [Read More…]

Most farmers prepared for spring purchases
An agricultural lender says despite the down economy, most farmers have or can get the money they need for planting season. Ty Martin with Compeer Financial tells Brownfield concern about a farm’s financial health was [Read More…]

USA Rice: U.S. should hold India accountable
Karah Janevicius with USA Rice says India and other countries, including China, subsidize farmers for rice production and should be held accountable for unfair trade practices. “They continue to pursue a policy posture that protects [Read More…]

Approval sought for $83.5 million settlement with JBS in cattle antitrust case
Beef producers are closer to a settlement in an antitrust class action case with one of the four major meat packers. In 2019 National Farmers Union (NFU), R-CALF, and four fed cattle producers filed a [Read More…]

Cash dairy prices mixed Monday
Cash dairy prices were mixed Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey remained unchanged at $0.49. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese block prices were up $0.01 at $1.6325. Five sales were recorded, ranging [Read More…]

Growing corn demand
The National Corn Growers Association set their focus on E-15 outreach during this year’s Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado. Indiana farmer and member of the National Corn Board, JR Roesner, talks about what the organization [Read More…]

2025 Abner W. Womack Missouri Ag Outlook Conference
Brownfield’s Carah Hart covers the Abner W. Womack Missouri Ag Outlook Conference The post 2025 Abner W. Womack Missouri Ag Outlook Conference appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

KC Agribusiness Council Meeting
Brownfield’s Carah Hart covers the KC Agribusiness Council Meeting in Olathe, KS. The post KC Agribusiness Council Meeting appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

NFU unveils Farmers Capital Fund
A new investment fund is aimed at boosting technological advancements in agriculture. National Farmers Union (NFU) president Rob Larew says the Farmers Capital Fund is an investment into the organization’s members. “Having a capital fund [Read More…]

Dairy Business Innovation Funds released by administration
Several farmers and processors will get the promised reimbursements under the Dairy Business Innovation Initiative grant program. The funding was held up by the Department of Government Efficiency over a week ago but was released. [Read More…]

Ag input uncertainties on the rise
Ag input uncertainties are causing stress on many farms. Central Iowa farmer Aaron Lehman says commodity and fertilizer markets are volatile. “Farmers are meeting with their lenders right now to finalize their financing and their [Read More…]

Sustainable changes to synthetic
The Department of Energy has changed the name of Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Synthetic Aviation Fuel on its website. The Renewable Fuels Association says the name means the same thing for those who work closely [Read More…]

Live, feeder cattle futures sharply higher Friday
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher on a rally in the Dow during the session, the midday gains in beef, and some higher direct business. April live was up $4.00 [Read More…]

Diversification can be a sign of down ag economy
Some farmers are looking to diversify their operation because of low commodity prices. Randy Duckworth with the Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance says interest in growing specialty crops has grown as conventional corn and soybean [Read More…]

Quiet end to a volatile week for grains and oilseeds
Soybeans were mixed, with nearby contracts ending week modestly lower. It was an up and down day for beans, eventually falling into bear spreading. The trade’s watching harvest weather in Argentina and Brazil and while [Read More…]

Six finalists named for next Alice in Dairyland
The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection has narrowed the applicants down to Grande Cheese Company food scientist Allison Foster of Waupun; ag journalist Michelle Stangler of Watertown; farmer, educator, and cross-country coach Mikayla [Read More…]

Rep. Hinson says tariffs are part of Trump’s “long game” approach
A U.S. Representative from Iowa says President Trump has been strategic in his recent tariff actions. “He’s playing chess, not checkers,” Republican Ashley Hinson said Friday. Hinson tells Brownfield there could be some short-term uncertainty, [Read More…]

Cenex’s spring equipment checklist
Cenex fuel sign photo taken by Brent Barnett/Brownfield A district manager of lubricants for Cenex says farmers should consider equipment maintenance in their spring planting checklist. Scot Hermanson tells Brownfield tractors and planters need to [Read More…]