Fluid tariff situation complicates risk management
An extension ag economist is concerned the fluid situation with tariffs is complicating risk management for farmers. Chad Hart with Iowa State University tells Brownfield the landscape seems to be […]
Family’s transition to milking robots is going well
A central Wisconsin dairy farm is finding success in the first phase of transitioning to milking robots. Jay Heeg with Heeg Brothers Dairy near Colby, Wisconsin says they currently milk […]
Federal impoundment lawsuits could reshape ag
The director of the National Agricultural Law Center says several lawsuits around the U.S. President’s ability to impound Congressionally approved funds could reshape agriculture. Harrison Pittman says modern agriculture relies […]
Illinois farmer gives planting timeline update
A central Illinois farmer says he’s targeting an early April planting date. Derek Martin raises corn and soybeans in Logan County. “We’ve got everything machinery wise ready to go. Right […]
Could a federal E15 solution become a reality this year?
There’s optimism among some ethanol supporters that a permanent fix for year-round E15 could become a reality this year. “I think we’re as close as we’ve ever been to getting […]
Growth Energy praises U.S., Vietnam MOU on ethanol use
The government of Vietnam has announced a directive that promotes the usage of U.S. ethanol within the country. Emily Marthaler, director of global policy with Growth Energy, says the U.S. […]
Wheat up on weather concerns, lower dollar
Soybeans were mixed, with nearby contracts down and deferred months up. Brazil’s harvest is close to 70% complete and harvest conditions are favorable in most of Argentina. Export demand for […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 17, 2025
May corn closed at $4.61, up 2 and 1/2 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.15 and 1/2, down 1/2 centMay soybean meal closed at $304.30, down $1.60May soybean oil closed at […]
Iowa Soybean 2025 Video Series
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Minnesota House and Senate far apart on ag budget funding
The Minnesota House and Senate are far apart on agriculture budget funding. Senate Ag, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development chair Aric Putnam says his committee has been very diligent and […]
