RFA: U.S. ethanol exports running 13% ahead of record 2025 pace
2026 could be another record year for U.S. ethanol exports. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says through April the pace is 13 percent ahead of last year. “And last […]
Chad Noteboom
58, of Orange City
MSU farmer network aims to support canola management across Michigan
Michigan State University Extension is building a network of farmers to support the expansion of canola production in the state. Regenerative cropping systems educator Christine Charles tells Brownfield, “Our farmer network is […]
Severe weather impacting producers across the Midwest
A meteorologist with Aura Commodities says the past week’s severe storms have left a swath of damage across the Midwest. Xander Lowry tells Brownfield, “As far as the Northern Plains […]
Patience may pay off for grain producers this summer
A grain market analyst says summer weather may offer farmers another pre-harvest pricing opportunity. Bree Baatz with Terrain says this year’s production estimates could be on track. “Are we […]
Southwest Iowa house pierced by barn boards during Thursday’s storm
As Iowans deal with the aftermath of Thursday’s severe weather, National Weather Service forecasters say a few storms with damaging winds and large hail are possible in parts of Iowa […]
Heavy Missouri rains flood fields, delay crop decisions as farmers await replant outlook
Early summer storms have been bringing extreme, localized rain and floods across farms in northeast Missouri. Addie Yoder, who farms in Shelby and Knox Counties, says since Wednesday her farm […]
Mixed day for dairy prices at CME
Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.68. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0025 to $1.4875. Two sales were recorded, ranging from $1.49 to $1.4925. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.42. No sales […]
Cotton outlook mixed, but Missouri farmer sees potential for average yield
A farmer in the Missouri Bootheel says market conditions remain a major concern for cotton farmers as the growing season begins. “Everybody’s got a bottle of Rolaids, a bottle of […]
Heat-stressed pigs may eat less, grow slower, expert says
Summer heat can reduce pork productivity. Chuck Woods with KENT Nutrition says heat stress can occur all along the swine production chain. “Whether you’re trying to keep sows hydrated and […]