RFA optimistic historic RVOs mean E15 isn’t far behind
The president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association says he’s disappointed there’s still no permanent solution for nationwide, year-round E15. Geoff Cooper says despite multiple missed deadlines for a […]
Deadlocked panel, no action on ethics complaint against Iowa senator
The Iowa Senate’s Ethics Committee has failed to agree on how to handle the complaint a Quad Cities attorney filed over a state senator’s social media post, so no action […]
Hay harvested area likely to increase in 2026
The USDA expects 50.113 million acres of hay to be harvested in 2026. That would be up 1% on the year, at least implying a larger national supply, but that […]
Federal agencies partner to improve grazing management
The USDA says it’s taking steps to improve grazing access on federal lands to help strengthen the U.S. cattle industry. In a news release, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says […]
Refiners unhappy with new RVO guidelines
A petroleum group says the EPA’s new biofuel blending requirements will cost consumers and taxpayers more. Geoff Cooper with the Renewable Fuels Association tells Brownfield that it isn’t the case. “There’s really […]
USDA projecting rise in cotton acres, dip for rice
U.S. farmers are expected to plant more cotton acres in 2026, while cutting back on rice. Upland cotton planted is pegged at 9.51 million acres, up 4% from 2025, at […]
Farmer-led innovation boosting growth in Indiana’s agbioscience sector, new study finds
A new study from AgriNovus Indiana shows the agbioscience sector contributes more than $82 billion in economic activity across the state. Cayla Chiddister says farmer-led innovation is helping address some […]
Foreign land ownership bill vetoed by Wisconsin Governor
Legislation that would have prohibited foreign adversaries from acquiring Wisconsin farm and forest land has been vetoed by Governor Tony Evers. Jason Mugnaini with Wisconsin Farm Bureau tells Brownfield that […]
Truck sparks 14 fires along Sioux County roads
An open burning ban has taken effect today in Sioux County. Sioux Center Dave Van Holland says a truck traveling through the area yesterday started 14 fires that stretched across […]
Soil health systems improve spring field access and resilience, study shows
Research at the University of Minnesota is finding farmers implementing soil health principles can start spring field management sooner than their conventional counterparts. Extension soil health specialist Anna Cates says […]