Agriculture News
Ethanol production, stocks, exports dip from previous week
U.S. ethanol production saw some weather impact last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol production averaged 1.114 million barrels day, down 5,000 on the week as bitterly cold
Ethanol supporters hope President Trump can break E15 gridlock
Ethanol supporters say the current push for year-round E15 might be the best chance in years to settle the issue permanently. “I think it’s going to take leadership from President
OMB review complete, 45Z tax credit guidance could be imminent
Further guidance on the 45Z tax credit could come early this summer. American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings says the White House Office of Management and Budget has indicated
Phosphate prices expected to remain elevated in 2026
Phosphate fertilizer prices are not expected to come down in 2026. Samuel Taylor, senior farm inputs analyst with Rabobank, says the Trump administration’s tariffs are keeping phosphate prices elevated. “From
Iowa Cattlemen’s Association pushes for farm bill with strong conservation, grazing provisions
The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association would like to Congress to pass a new farm bill as soon as possible. ICA director of government relations Kelli Klink says the Conservation Title was
Trump pledges to sign E15 legislation in Iowa remarks
President Trump says he’s ready to sign legislation that would allow year-round sales of E15 fuel. “I will sign it without delay,” the president said Tuesday afternoon during a speech
Fungicide Planning and Management
In this episode of Managing for Profit, learn about the importance of fungicide planning and management. Indiana-based Channel Technical Agronomist Brian Denning discusses how fungicide applications can be part of
Unseasonably cold much of the Corn Belt, southern U.S.; temps moderating on the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, frigid, breezy conditions are maintaining stress on livestock. In the eastern Corn Belt, Wednesday morning’s minimum temperatures fell to 0°F as far south as the Ohio
Milder days ahead on the Plains; cold pattern to moderate across Corn Belt; drier for most
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for lingering below-normal temperatures from the Gulf Coast into southern New England, while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail in northern Maine and areas
ARC & PLC signup delays could help farmers
An ag economist says changes at USDA should help farmers make a better crop insurance decision this year. Paul Mitchell with the University of Wisconsin tells Brownfield the One Big
