Agriculture News
Soybean meal demand strong as China buying remains unclear
An ag trade specialist says it remains to be seen if China will follow through on commitments to purchase U.S. soybeans. Matt Herman is the chief officer of demand and
RFS fuels opportunity for soybean farmers
The CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America says the Renewable Fuel Standard’s latest targets are benefiting American soybean farmers. Donnell Rehagen tells Brownfield biomass-based diesel production from soybean oil is
Michigan biofuel industry building greater transparency in biodiesel distribution
Michigan biodiesel leaders are working to improve transparency in fuel distribution and expand access to low-carbon fuels across the state. Michigan Advanced Biofuel Coalition’s Pete Probst tells Brownfield, “We’ve seen
Romanski: renewing USMCA is vital for Wisconsin agriculture
Wisconsin’s agriculture secretary wants to see the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement renewed. Randy Romanski with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection says Canada and Mexico are by
Trump funding request includes call for hemp fix
The general counsel of the U.S. Hemp Roundtable says President Trump has sent a direct message to Congress regarding the future of hemp. Jonathan Miller tells Brownfield, “As part of
Northern Corn Belt Ports align to strengthen transportation infrastructure
The director of operations for the Corn Belt Ports says the newly formed Northern Corn Belt Ports initiative brings five more key Mississippi River ports into the overall organization. Chris
Iran fund dispute raises questions for U.S. agriculture
An ag economist says uncertainty continues to surround a memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says there’s currently a dispute over some frozen Iranian
Now’s the time to reevaluate crop budgets
An agriculture lender says ongoing volatility makes reviewing crop budgets more important than ever. Barry Benson with First National Bank of Omaha says some producers may not have taken advantage
Wisconsin added to growing list of red crown rot cases
Red Crown Rot has officially been confirmed in Wisconsin, and an Extension field crops pathologist is encouraging farmers to increase scouting efforts this season. Damon Smith with the University of Wisconsin–Madison
Scattered rains across the Heartland, centered on the Corn Belt; temperatures near seasonal levels for most
Across the Corn Belt, scattered showers accompany near- or below-normal temperatures. Friday’s Midwestern high temperatures will remain below 80°F, except across the southern tier of the Corn Belt. With soil
