Agriculture News
Ag economist says expanding domestic renewable fuel markets is the best path to boosting corn and soybean demand
An ag economist says the best opportunity to boost demand for corn and soybeans is through domestic markets. Jim McCormick, COO and co-founding partner of AgMarket.net, says livestock remains the
A pattern shift ahead for the Heartland; temps to moderate, a more active pattern to return
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of lingering below-normal temperatures in the eastern U.S., while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail from the Pacific Coast to the
A pattern shift ahead for the Heartland; temps to moderate, a more active pattern to return
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of lingering below-normal temperatures in the eastern U.S., while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail from the Pacific Coast to the
A pattern shift ahead for the Heartland; temps to moderate, a more active pattern to return
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of lingering below-normal temperatures in the eastern U.S., while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail from the Pacific Coast to the
Corn exports trending in right direction, U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council says
An expert on agricultural trade says U.S. corn exports are on a record pace for the current marketing year. Ellen Zimmerman is the director of industry relations for the U.S.
Big changes for crop insurance in 2026
As the cost of almost everything goes up. Cole Patrick from Compeer Financial tells Brownfield the cost of protecting the farm margins is going down with many changes in crop
Butter exports lead gains in November U.S. dairy shipments
The U.S. Dairy Export Council says strong demand, especially for cheese and butterfat, led to a 14 percent increase in shipments for November. Total U.S. dairy exports values also rose
NCGA President travels to promote corn exports
The new President of the National Corn Growers Association is making connections for possible corn export deals. Jed Bower farms in Ohio, but tells Brownfield he is spending much of
Biodiesel Growth Potential
In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Matt Amick, the Director of Market Development with Missouri Soybeans, recently attended the Clean Fuels Conference, and there’s a lot to be optimistic about when
Local food funding could return under proposed federal legislation
Officials with the Illinois Stewardship Alliance say efforts are underway to restore federal funding benefiting local food systems. Molly Pickering, the organization’s policy director, says two bills being considered in
