Push for year-round E15 ramping up as 2025 nears
Biofuel groups are still pursuing a federal fix for year-round E15. Robert White, senior vice president of industry relations and market development for the Renewable Fuels Association, says yearly summer […]
South America remains big influence on crop prices
South American crop production continues to influence U.S. corn and soybean prices. Paragon Economics risk manager Jamey Kohake says 2024 has been challenging for growers in Brazil. “Mainly just planting […]
Hearing set for Iowa Libertarians seeking ballot access
A Polk County District Court judge has ordered the state to delay the certification of Iowa ballots for this year’s election. A hearing is scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday) to give […]
How autonomy is revolutionizing ag productivity
The founder and CEO of Sabanto Ag says autonomous technology is making the ag sector more productive. Craig Rupp says new AI technology can help farmers who don’t want to […]
Low farm income anticipation weighs on future expectations
Farmers surveyed in the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer are expressing greater concern about how weakening commodity prices could impact farm income. Jim Mintert with Purdue’s Center for Commerical […]
Allendale yield survey close to USDA projections
A brokerage firm’s survey of farmers shows corn and soybean yields are not much different from USDA’s recent predictions. Lynsey Such with Allendale tells Brownfield their survey shows corn yields […]
Incoming NCBA president weighs in on farm bill, uncertainty in the ag economy
The incoming president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says he’s eager to see the farm bill cross the finish line. Buck Wehrbein tells Brownfield he likes what the U.S. […]
Farmers still investing in new technologies
The general manager of a central Illinois based precision ag dealer says many farmers are still investing in new technology despite the economic slowdown. Lloyd Lewis, with Linco Precision, tells […]
CME cash dairy prices mixed Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were mixed Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0050 at $0.5650. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up […]
University of Iowa employee accused of pocketing nearly $1 million
State Auditor Rob Sand says a recently dismissed University of Iowa employee “pocketed nearly a million dollars” by using public equipment and public employees for his own business. Brian Busch […]
