Wisconsin State Fair underway
The Wisconsin State Fair began this morning. Sheri Black is the CEO of State Fair Park. She tells Brownfield the show ring is busy and there are plenty of animal […]
Sen. Marshall says China is taking advantage of U.S. producers on SAF tax credits
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall says countries like China shouldn’t be eligible for new sustainable aviation fuel tax credits. “If China is eligible for this, they’ll figure out a way to […]
Michigan ag business leader says a refocus on biofuels is needed
The Michigan Agriculture Agri-Business Association says the state’s latest budget showcases values of the administration and it appears biofuels is not one of them. President Chuck Lippstreu tells Brownfield the […]
June corn grind, soybean crush up on year
Corn for ethanol use and the soybean crush were mixed during June. The USDA says 442.346 million bushels of corn were used for fuel alcohol production, 3% less than in […]
Investment in port expansion will help improve soybean meal export efficiency
Soybean farmers are investing more than $1 million to expand export opportunities in the Pacific Northwest. United Soybean Board chairman Steve Reinhard, an Ohio farmer, says the expansion of the […]
St. Ambrose University to become owner of Mount Mercy University
Officials say St. Ambrose University in Davenport will become the non-profit owner of the Mount Mercy University campus in Cedar Rapids within the next two years. The presidents of the […]
South Dakota crops favorable as August begins
A crop protection specialist in South Dakota says crop conditions have been better than expected across the state. Brad Nemmers with Bayer Crop Science says that’s despite a substantial increase […]
Collection of vintage aircraft makes stop at Iowa airport
A squadron of rare airplanes from the World War Two era has landed in central Iowa, all of which are open for tours as well as for flights — though […]
Tar spot ramping up in Western Corn Belt
A tech service representative with BASF says the wet growing season has led to increased reports of tar spot in corn fields. Kurt Maertens says the Western Corn Belt has […]
Kinze lays off nearly 200 workers in Iowa
Ag equipment manufacturer Kinze has announced a reduction in workforce at its Williamsburg, Iowa location. According to a press release, the layoffs will affect 193 of Kinze’s 815 employees at […]
