The head of an Iowa-based biodiesel production facility says operations have been on-hold for several months and the situation hasn’t improved. “We’re shut down and we have been since the end of December,” said Bradley Wilson, president of Western Iowa Energy. Wilson says continued market uncertainty has been challenging for biodiesel producers. “It derives from […]
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Crops in southern Minnesota are off to a better start compared to a year ago. Farm management analyst Kent Thiesse says
A north central Iowa farmer says crop development is behind. Chris Edgington of Saint Ansgar tells Brownfield he didn’t begin planting
Some ag groups have asked the Trump administration to engage with supply chain stakeholders to address concerns about anticipated port congestion.
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The extension corn specialist at Purdue University says another period of extreme weather is impacting the 2025 crop. Dan Quinn says
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Ohio State’s soybean and small grains agronomist says early season weather challenges have some farmers considering their replant options. Laura Lindsey
