Ag News

A representative of the food processing industry is encouraging lawmakers to source food for schools domestically. Kay Rentzel, Executive Director of the Southeastern Food Processors Association, National Peach Council, and U.S. Sweet Potato Council, testified [Read More…]

The executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says he’s hopeful a federal solution for year-round E15 will be prioritized in early 2025. Monte Shaw tells Brownfield legislation has stalled in Congress. “It’s being [Read More…]

A group of Illinois agronomists say farmers should be scouting their corn fields this harvest season for stalk quality issues. Lance Tarochione, field agronomist in northwest Illinois with Bayer, says physics are not on the [Read More…]

U.S. ethanol production hit a 12-week low last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.049 million barrels a day, down 31,000 on the week, partially due to seasonal maintenance, but up 69,000 [Read More…]

The Renewable Fuels Association continues to advocate for a broader suite of ag practices as the Treasury Department develops guidance for sustainable aviation fuel tax credits. CEO Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield current requirements bundle no-till, [Read More…]

A healthy gut microbiome is crucial for our overall well-being. Dr. Steve Lerner with Novonesis says it all starts with short-chain fatty acids. AUDIO: Health Living on a healthy gut microbiome The post Understanding the [Read More…]

The president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association says much uncertainty remains around the availability of over-the-top dicamba products in 2025. “That’s the $64,000 question.” Kevin Johnson tells Brownfield the applications from the chemical [Read More…]

An agronomist based in northeast Ohio says the drought has matured crops faster and harvest is already underway.   Brad Miller is with Dekalb/Asgrow.  “In some areas south of Columbus, corn yields were in the 150 bushel range, [Read More…]

Navigating the downturn in the ag economy. Ohio State ag economist Seungki Lee says farmers continue to face tight margins.   “Outcome prices are going down,” he says. “That’s kind of explaining most of this margin [Read More…]

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions in parts of the Northwest.  Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation from Oregon and California [Read More…]

Across the Corn Belt, warm, mostly dry weather favors summer crop maturation.  Such conditions are especially beneficial in the northwestern Corn Belt, where crop development continues to lag the normal pace.  In Minnesota, only 23% [Read More…]

Certified Ag Dealership has launched the first purpose-built truck for farmers and ranchers. CEO Pat Driscoll says it was designed by farmers with their needs in mind. “One of the very first things that our [Read More…]

Agronomists are concerned about the long term impacts of Ohio’s statewide drought. Pioneer field agronomist Troy Putnam says drought conditions have expanded. “I think it’s interesting to watch some of the the numbers start to [Read More…]

There are concerns about the long-term impacts of this year’s drought. The severe drought conditions plaguing much of Ohio will cause challenges well beyond this growing season.  Jeff Duling is the president of the Ohio [Read More…]

The Renewable Fuels Association has asked the EPA for an update on its investigation into imported biofuel feedstocks. President and CEO Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield the U.S. imports more than six billion pounds of supposedly-used [Read More…]

Senate Ag Committee chair Debbie Stabenow is reportedly considering temporary relief for farmers in absence of a new farm bill. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says that would be a step in the right direction. “It’s [Read More…]

Mallory Dugan, with Farm Credit Services of America discusses current trends in the ag economy. She explains why it’s important for farmers to sit down and take a look at their finances heading into 2025. [Read More…]

Studies show that students who eat breakfast perform better in school.  Jessica Kassel, a registered dietitian with the St. Louis Dairy Council, says dairy foods are perfect for that. AUDIO: Healthy Living on dairy and [Read More…]

MBFi Strategic Account Manager Tim Riley spoke with Brownfield during the 2024 Husker Harvest Days about the company’s expansion into the United States. He says the company has a manufacturing plant in St. Joseph, Missouri [Read More…]

The Illinois Corn Marketing Board continues to utilize corn checkoff dollars to support the Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom program. In this Managing for Profit, Kevin Daugherty, director of Illinois Ag in the Classroom, discusses [Read More…]