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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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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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Arkansas and Indiana ask USDA to let them ban soda and candy from SNAP
Arkansas and Indiana ask USDA to let them ban soda and candy from SNAP Kokomo Tribune
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Importance of Corn in the Economy: How It Fuels Industries and Growth
Importance of Corn in the Economy: How It Fuels Industries and Growth AgWeb
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Capital Farm Credit’s Grow Your Agriroots Contest Opens for Ag Producers
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Capital Farm Credit’s GROW your AgriRoots contest opens for agricultural producers on April 15, with $50,000 in award money up for grabs for rising stars in agriculture, as well as trailblazers. The GROW your AgriRoots contest was established to award outstanding agribusinesses with financial support to continue to grow their operations.…
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Getting Started with UAVs for Pesticide Application
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, are changing how pesticide applicators work in field crops. Using UAVs for pesticide spraying allows applicators to make more precise applications and reduce input costs. However, before you can use a UAV for pesticide application, you’ll need to meet several important license or…
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As More Farmers See Initial ECAP Payments Hit, When Should They Expect The Remaining 15%?
As More Farmers See Initial ECAP Payments Hit, When Should They Expect The Remaining 15%? AgWeb
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Iowa Farmers ‘Ramping Up’ Corn and Soybean Planting Activity
Iowa Farmers ‘Ramping Up’ Corn and Soybean Planting Activity Successful Farming
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More certainty for E15 this summer
Supporters of year-round E15 are looking forward to more certainty this summer driving season. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says EPA is allowing several states to sell fuel blended with 15 percent ethanol between June and September. “We at least know that in seven states you’re going to see year-round E15 this summer, those…
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Bunge selling North America corn milling business
Bunge selling North America corn milling business Feedstuffs
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What a US Trade War Win Could Mean for Farmers
WASHINGTON — Part 1 of Conterra’s 2-Part Series on the Future of American Farming in the Tariff War. As trade tensions continue to rise between the United States and key global partners like China, Canada, and Mexico, American farmers find themselves at the center of an intense economic confrontation. Tariffs on both imports and exports…
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Early Planting Progress: Corn at 4%, Soybeans at 2% Nationwide
According to the USDA’s Crop Progress report released on April 14, 2025, U.S. corn planting is progressing slightly behind the five-year average. As of April 13, 4% of the nation’s corn crop had been planted, compared to 5% for the five-year average and 6% at the same time last year. Texas leads with 63% of…
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Look Up and Look Out for Power Lines During Planting Season
Ag producers across the Midwest are returning to the field for the spring planting season. Nebraska Public Power District and its wholesale power customers are asking equipment operators to look up and look out for power lines. Trevor Roth, operations program manager for energy delivery at Nebraska Public Power District, tells Brownfield that power lines located…
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A Growing Opportunity for Mid-South Farmers
As Mid-South farmers prepare for soybean planting following their cover crops this spring, a new cropping system and revenue stream with winter canola may be a viable option to consider this fall. After a successful commercial winter canola pilot season, Pioneer along with partner Bunge Chevron Ag Renewables LLC are pleased with last year’s results and the…
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EarthOptics Publishes 2025 Predictive Ag Report, Helping Farmers Quantify Yield Risks and Optimize Planning
MINNEAPOLIS (April 15, 2025) — Farmers across the Midwest have a powerful, updated tool to help with crop planning this season. The third annual Predictive Ag Report, published today by EarthOptics, a leader in soil analysis and crop planning technologies. Free to download at EarthOptics.com, the 2025 Predictive Ag Report compiles thousands of data points from physical, chemical, and…
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Study: How Food Manufacturers Respond to State Regulations
URBANA, Ill. — When West Virginia recently banned seven artificial food dyes in products to be sold within their borders, they joined an increasing number of individual U.S. states issuing their own regulations about food manufacturing practices, allowable ingredients, or product labeling. Consequently, food manufacturers must decide how to deal with different requirements in multiple markets.…
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Agronometrics in Charts: U.S. farm numbers hit a historic low
Agronometrics in Charts: U.S. farm numbers hit a historic low- USDA FreshFruitPortal.com
