Ag News
H2Ohio expansions to be released by summer
The manager of H2Ohio says farmers will be able to receive incentives for nutrient management plans on an additional 500,000 acres across the state in the coming months. Terry Mescher tells Brownfield voluntary nutrient management [Read More…]
Soybean leader concerned about farm bill in election year
The American Soybean Association’s government affairs director says she’s concerned about how the elections might impact progress on a new farm bill. Virginia Houston tells Brownfield that good agriculture policy can be delayed or stopped. [Read More…]
Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors selects 2023 winners
The Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors has recognized a new class of leaders for their contributions to the state’s dairy industry. Third-generation dairyman Sean Cornelius milks 120 cows and farms 1,200 acres in Hamilton. He [Read More…]
December ethanol exports solid
Ethanol exports ended 2023 on a strong note. The Renewable Fuels Association says December’s ethanol exports of 155.6 million gallons were up 34% from November, which pulled annual exports to 1.43 billion gallons, the third [Read More…]
Will the farm bill get done?
The former chairman of the House Agriculture Committee says it’s not looking good for lawmakers to complete a new farm bill in 2024. Collin Peterson with the Peterson Group tells Brownfield lawmakers still can’t agree [Read More…]
Managing Soil pH to Maintain High Yields
Too often, farmers forget that soil pH can impact soybean yield potential. In this Managing for Profit, we check in with Todd Vaults, Channel Technical Agronomist who reminds farmers that soil pH is actually a [Read More…]
Finstad concerned Prop 12 “could devastate family farms”
A member of the House Agriculture Committee is very concerned about ramifications of Proposition 12. Minnesota Republican Brad Finstad says California’s animal housing law essentially means one state can dictate economic terms for the rest [Read More…]
Compeer Financial: What’s Next for Grain Futures
Listen to this episode of the Compeer Financial Podcast where Glenn Wachtler, a member of the grain team, discusses what’s next for grain futures. …
Soybeans key to energy transition, advancing food security
The vice president of market intelligence for the United Soybean Board says the rising demand for biodiesel has helped increase the value of soybean oil. Mac Marshall tells Brownfield biodiesel is one of the most-used [Read More…]
Rehagen: Clean fuels industry has never been stronger
The CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America says production of biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel is set to exceed six billion gallons by 2030. Donnell Rehagen tells Brownfield the industry has never been [Read More…]
Farmers see economic benefits of clean fuels production
The rise of the clean fuels industry continues to add value to soybean oil and it’s beneficial to farmers raising the crop. Matt Stutzman raises 3,000 acres of corn, soybeans and hard red winter wheat [Read More…]
House Ag Democrats committed to protecting IRA funds
Democrats on the U.S. House Ag Committee say they will not compromise their principles in a bipartisan farm bill. During a call with reporters Tuesday, Ranking Member David Scott of Georgia says Democrats do not [Read More…]
Mild weather, for now, to linger across the Heartland; moisture to favor the Plains
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures throughout the North and across the eastern half of the U.S., while cooler-than-normal conditions will stretch from central and [Read More…]
Farmer leader hopes SAF use matches production growth
The new president of the Wisconsin Corn Growers Association hopes the growth in sustainable aviation fuel uses lines up with the ability to produce it. James Giese from Alma Center is on the National Corn [Read More…]
New combine from Case IH helps farmers maximize productivity
Case IH has launched a new combine to help farmers improve productivity and maximize their time in the field. Ryan Kau, North American Harvesting Marketing Manager says the AF11 combine was built on three principles. [Read More…]
Global Dairy Trade index up again
The Global Dairy Trade index is up for a fifth straight trading session. The index rose 4.2% with an average price of $3,571 per metric ton Tuesday morning. The butter market jumped 10.3% higher to [Read More…]
Ag industry lauds potential of sustainable aviation fuel
A governing board member for Clean Fuels Alliance America says sustainable aviation fuel is a groundbreaking market for the ag industry. Greg Anderson tells Brownfield the next six years will change the clean fuels landscape. [Read More…]
The Vital Role Transportation Plays in Agriculture
Reliable infrastructure is the biggest advantage for US farmers over its global competitors. In this Managing for Profit, Illinois farmer and Illinois Soybean Association board member David Niekamp talks about the vital role railways, [Read More…]
Get the Scoop on Soil Activators in Houston
In this week’s Soil Health Hotline, a partnership with Sound Agriculture and Brownfield Ag News, Sound Ag’s Senior Director of Agronomy Jeff Divan has more about what farmers can expect to learn about soil health [Read More…]
Studying Soybean Planting Dates in Michigan
Are early planted soybeans worth the risk? In this Pods for Profit, Soybean Extension Educator Mike Staton with Michigan State University discusses the results of on-farm research trials that compare different planting dates across the [Read More…]