Ag economist says uncertainty surrounds future of sustainable aviation fuel
An ag economist says there’s still some uncertainty surrounding the future of sustainable aviation fuels. Jacqui Fatka with CoBank tells Brownfield… “I think we’re hoping for a short term fix, especially as we see […]
USDA announces more than $24 million in REAP funds for rural Wisconsin businesses
Thirteen rural businesses in Wisconsin have been awarded more than $24 million from the USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) to become more energy efficient. The largest project, […]
Farm Bureau looks for clearer WOTUS definition
American Farm Bureau is eager to see how the Trump administration handles the Waters of the U.S. rule. AFBF senior director of government affairs Courtney Briggs says WOTUS continues to […]
Lawyer for man found guilty in 1975 Halloween murders in Black Hawk County wants new trial
An Iowa inmate who has spent almost 50 years behind bars for a quadruple murder is hoping for another look at his case for what is claimed to be a […]
Cattle futures higher ahead of Friday’s On Feed report
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher ahead of the week’s direct business. December live cloud will close $2.47 higher at $186.57 February lives closed $2.02 […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 19, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.27 and 1/4, down 2 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.98 and 1/2, down 11 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $288.60, down $1.70Dec. soybean oil […]
Wheat clings onto modest gains
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, with some months falling below what had been support. Contracts gave back some recent gains, with spillover pressure from soybean products. […]
Farmers looking at fungicides in 2025
A technical marketing manager with BASF says 2024 is a reminder of the challenges brought on by crop diseases. Kim Tudor tells Brownfield across the Midwest two diseases in corn […]
NASS official says its uncertain if the July Cattle Inventory will return
The chair of the Agricultural Statistics Board says he’s uncertain if the USDA’s July Cattle Inventory report will return in 2025. Lance Honig says the USDA is currently operating under […]
Ag groups want farm bill movement
An ag lobbyist says the pressure is mounting for Congress to finish a farm bill before the end of the year. Tom Sell with Combest, Sell, and Associates says he […]
