ISU facility for LGBTQ students faces changes due to DEI backlash
Iowa State University is “restructuring” a campus LGBTQ center to comply with a state law that will go into effect next summer that prohibits state universities from funding Diversity Equity […]
Planting pace back on schedule in Brazil
An atmospheric scientist says the soybean planting pace is catching up in Brazil. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions tells Brownfield September was abnormally dry in the central and western […]
Ethanol plant CEO expects SAF to experience growing pains
The CEO of an ethanol plant in southern Minnesota expects the sustainable aviation fuel industry to experience growing pains. Brian Kletscher with Highwater Ethanol near Lamberton says the technology needs […]
Young farmers embracing management practices to weather down economy
An agricultural economist says young farmers are embracing new ideas to weather the down economy. Dr. David Kohl, professor emeritus at Virginia Tech University, says many of today’s young farmers […]
Cash dairy sales steady to lower except butter Monday
Cash dairy prices were steady to lower Monday except butter on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey prices remained unchanged at $0.6025. Two sales were recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks […]
Rain is a good thing
An ag meteorologist says impressive rains fell over the weekend across the Plains and portions of the Midwest. “Without any question, it’s going to help ease the drought.” Drew Lerner […]
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Southern Indiana farmer finishes harvest
A southern Indiana farmer says he finished harvest last week. Ben Kron says yields were surprising. “We were so dry for so long during the summer and even the late fall, we really […]
A warm and wet winter expected
An ag meteorologist is anticipating a wetter and warmer than average winter. Greg Soulje says that could help areas impacted by drought. “The only drier areas we are seeing are […]
Soybean Oil as Biodiesel
Matt Amick, Director of Market Development for Missouri Soybean, tells Brownfield that the checkoff helped commercialize soybean oil as biodiesel, and has allowed them to explore other markets in this […]
