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High Performance Low Carbon Liquid Fuels Summit to Showcase Biofuels’ Potential
INDIANAPOLIS — Fuel retailers, biofuels advocates, farmers and more are invited to the annual High Performance Low Carbon Liquid Fuels Summit on May 6-7 at Gridiron Hall located at the Indianapolis Colts Headquarters at 7001 W. 56th St. in Indianapolis. Hosted by the Indiana Soybean Alliance’s Membership & Policy Committee (M&P) and the Indiana Corn…
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A new planting season sprouts new hope
A new planting season sprouts new hope Messenger-Inquirer
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John Deere Sprayer Upgrade Saves Product and Boosts Efficiency
John Deere Sprayer Upgrade Saves Product and Boosts Efficiency Farms.com
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Weak US dollar lifts wheat prices
Weak US dollar lifts wheat prices TradingView
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Report shows groundwater levels continue to decline in Nebraska
A report from the University of Nebraska shows groundwater levels continue to decline in parts of the state following several years of on-going drought. Geologist Aaron Young with the Conservation and Survey Division at UNL tells Brownfield farmers have had to irrigate more than average for the last five years. “I’m not concerned about us…
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Democratic Senators concerned ongoing trade rift will have long-term impact on farmers
A group of Democratic Senators is pressing the Trump administration for answers on how its tariff policy will impact farmers. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin tells Brownfield, “We are going to see a situation where many can’t make ends meet and sadly some will go out of business because of a totally unnecessary manufactured crisis.”…
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Broiler hatchery numbers above prior week, last year
Broiler sets and placements both saw week-to-week and year-to-year improvements. The USDA says 250.167 million broiler-type eggs went into incubation last week, up 406,000 from the previous week and slightly from a year ago, with average hatchability of 78.6%. 192.029 million broiler-type chicks were placed into meat production, rising 635,000 on the week and modestly…
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Iowa Farmers Report Breakneck Planting Pace, Some Even Say They’ll Finish Planting Corn This Week
Iowa Farmers Report Breakneck Planting Pace, Some Even Say They’ll Finish Planting Corn This Week AgWeb
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Corn Open Interest Explodes
Corn Open Interest Explodes Successful Farming
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Biodiesel plant shutdowns continue in Iowa
A number of biodiesel plants remain idled in Iowa and the executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says the situation hasn’t improved. “We probably have about half of our plants offline,” Monte Shaw said. Shaw tells Brownfield the shutdowns have been ongoing for several months. “I’ve talked to biodiesel plants that have started…
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A spring of contrasting weather in the U.S. Corn Belt
A spring of contrasting weather in the U.S. Corn Belt Brownfield Ag News
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U.S. grains: Soybeans rise on weaker dollar; tariff threats priced in
U.S. grains: Soybeans rise on weaker dollar; tariff threats priced in Canadian Cattlemen
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Tariff tracker: The latest moves shaking up global ag trade
Tariff tracker: The latest moves shaking up global ag trade Investigate Midwest
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Five Things Farmers Need to Know About the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP)
LUBBOCK, Texas — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced its planned rollout of $10 billion in economic disaster relief for farmers, including $42.91 per acre of corn. Signups for the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) started Wednesday, March 19, 2025, and will run through August 15, 2025. There are four ways farmers may complete…
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Farm, Environmental Groups Lose Millions in Federal ‘Climate-Smart’ Funding
Farm, Environmental Groups Lose Millions in Federal ‘Climate-Smart’ Funding Farms.com
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A.H. McDonald and the Horsepower From Down Under
A.H. McDonald and the Horsepower From Down Under Successful Farming
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Grain markets finds modest support amid forecast concerns, tariff watch
Grain markets finds modest support amid forecast concerns, tariff watch | Midday Markets | April 16, 2025 Rural Radio Network
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U.S. biofuel industry sees threats to feedstock from Trump tariffs
U.S. biofuel industry sees threats to feedstock from Trump tariffs Farm Progress
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Farmers ask about winter impact on corn rootworm
Farmers are wondering how winter conditions impacted overwintering pests like corn rootworm. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Meaghan Anderson says she’s been asked about the insect a lot in recent weeks. “Though I don’t know that I’m going to make any big decisions, any management changes, based off that. But we definitely heard a lot…
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Dirty Sodas: The Sweet, Creamy Phenomenon Taking Over America
GREENWICH, N.Y. — Nearly two-thirds of Americans aged 18 to 34 say alcohol consumption negatively affects their health. But what if you could enjoy the taste without the risks? The hottest new trend amongst younger generations is not mocktails or virgin drinks – but dirty sodas. You can order dirty sodas like a Coke with…
