Another big week for new crop corn export sales
New crop corn continues to be a big bright spot for U.S. exports. The USDA says those new crop corn sales during the week ending August 14th topped 110 million […]
Plant Based Products Council backs Ag BIO Act in Senate
One ag group says a bill in the U.S. Senate would help accelerate the growth of the U.S. bioeconomy. James Glueck, executive director of the Plant Based Products Council, says […]
ACE Conference asks question: What are we going to do with all these bushels?
The ACE Ethanol Conference kicked off Thursday in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with discussions about how to grind more of the anticipated record U.S. corn crop. American Coalition for Ethanol […]
Iowa native Fiddelke to take over as Target CEO in February
An Iowa native is being named as the next head of one of America’s largest retail chains. Michael Fiddelke, who grew up on a farm near Manchester, will take over […]
Illinois farmer expecting average crop, says more rain is needed
A southern Illinois farmer says crop conditions have been steady throughout the growing season. “We’re not going to have that bumper crop we’re talking about, but I think we’re going […]
Episode 3 – Sell or Remodel?
Economist says uncertainty will continue in 2026
A former chief economist with American Farm Bureau says ongoing uncertainty in the ag economy will likely continue in 2026. Roger Cryan says there are plenty of questions surrounding trade […]
Cooperative program helping students find careers in agriculture
An Indiana-based cooperative program is helping recently graduated high school students find careers in agriculture. Jacey Wilhelm from Connersville says Keystone Cooperative’s Securing Experience and Employee Development, or SEED Professionals, […]
Duvall: farmers have mixed feelings about more trade aid
The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation says farmers might need more federal assistance to make it through 2026. Zippy Duvall tells Brownfield “I’m beginning to hear in the […]
Duvall: famers have mixed feelings about more trade aid
The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation says farmers might need more federal assistance to make it through 2026. Zippy Duvall tells Brownfield “I’m beginning to hear in the […]