Ethanol production tightens, stocks rise
U.S. ethanol production trickled slightly lower over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.11 million barrels per day, down 3,000 on the week, but up […]
‘Trailblazing’ addiction treatment center for Iowa youth to open in December
An Iowa nonprofit that offers social services to youth statewide will open an addiction treatment facility near Ames next month. Youth and Shelter Services, known as YSS, will run a […]
Organic dairy assistance deadline extended
The USDA is extending the application period for dairy farmers to enroll in marketing assistance for this year. Producers now have until December 13th to sign up for the Farm […]
GPAC Football all-conference teams
(Sioux City, Iowa) – The 2024 Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Football All-Conference Team has been selected after a vote of the league coaches. Zack Chevalier of Morningside has been […]
New soybean traits attracting costumers
The vice president of product management with Benson Hill says end users are seeking more from their soybeans. Aaron Robinson tells Brownfield… “Soybean varieties that have either ultra-high protein, low […]
Torres Small stresses urgency in disaster assistance hearing
The deputy secretary of USDA says disaster recovery is an essential role of the federal government. During a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing Wednesday, Xochitl Torres Small said farmers and ranchers […]
CHS confident in crop input availability
The CEO of the nation’s largest agricultural cooperative is confident in crop input availability for 2025. Jay Debertin with CHS says supply conditions look very strong. “We are sourcing well […]
Post-election farm labor concerns
An Ohio State University assistant professor says the future is uncertain for the farm labor market in the U.S. Margaret Jodlowski says the number of H-2A workers has steadily increased […]
Animal rights ballot measures fail
Commentary. Activist-driven ballot measures were shot down by voters in Colorado and California on November 5th. In Denver, citizens rejected Ordinance 309 which would have banned processing plants in the […]
Central America’s trade agreement expected to spur more dairy trade
The U.S. Dairy Export Council Chairman says he’s excited for tariff-free dairy trade into Central America in the coming years. Alex Peterson tells Brownfield dairy products are experiencing significant demand […]
