Johnson: failure isn’t an option for nationwide year-round E15
A U.S. Congressman from South Dakota says failure isn’t an option as lawmakers come together to find a solution regarding nationwide, year-round E15. Dusty Johnson tells Brownfield the stakes are […]
Ohio farmer says dry conditions are reshaping conservation efforts
A farmer in Northwest Ohio says drought conditions are altering his conservation efforts. Leon Klopfenstein grows corn, soybeans, and wheat in Paulding County, and is the second generation of his […]
Winter Storm Fern sends ethanol production to multi-year low
U.S. ethanol production plunged last week as the Midwest was hit hard by Winter Storm Fern. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 956,000 barrels per day, the lowest […]
New push for Iowans to learn CPR and help save lives
Heart disease is the number-one killer in Iowa, claiming more than 7,000 lives each year. Cara Whipple, spokeswoman for the Iowa chapter of the American Heart Association, is urging Iowans […]
Rate cuts expected to drive pastureland demand in 2026
A real estate appraiser says lower interest rates could spark more demand for pastureland in 2026. Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican has more from Buffalo Bill and Farm and Ranch Expo in […]
Bill would tax carbon flowing through proposed Iowa pipeline
A bill that would tax the liquid carbon dioxide flowing through a proposed pipeline has cleared an Iowa Senate committee, although lawmakers who advanced the bill say they’ll work “on […]
China’s bigger soy appetite, South American corn issues could stir markets
Rallying points. Market analyst Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners says China is reportedly upping its U.S. soybean import commitment. “Sounds like China is committing to instead of the 12 […]
Farmers should expect delays in ARC and PLC signups due to program changes
The vice president of crop insurance with Farm Credit Illinois says farmers should expect delays in signing up for farm safety net programs this year. Lee Waters says changes to […]
2nd annual Ringside for Riley event raises more than $20,000 for Riley Hospital for Children
A twelve-year-old from Alexandra, Indiana has partnered with her state beef association to raise more than $20,000 for pediatric heart patients. Cadley Boocher says Ringside for Riley is designed to […]
Current state of the ag economy leads to lower sentiment in this month’s Ag Economy Barometer
An ag economist says a weakening ag economy led to a decline in this month’s Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Michael Langemeier, director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, says more than […]