Shaw: E15 vote marks breakthrough after 13-year push
The executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says he’s confident the U.S. House will pass nationwide year-round E15 legislation this month. Monte Shaw tells Brownfield under the rule […]
USDA: Pseudorabies confirmed in Iowa, Texas swine herds
The USDA says it has confirmed the detection of pseudorabies virus in swine herds in Iowa and Texas. The agency says the virus was found in a small commercial swine […]
Rep. Bacon points to ag security, young farmer support in farm bill
U.S. Congressman Don Bacon says the House-passed farm bill is a win for rural communities. “This is huge for Nebraska,” he said. “This is even huge for the second district.” […]
Sen. Grassley: House must follow through on E15 legislation
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says House leadership needs to keep its word and get a floor vote on year-round E15 legislation. “And do that in very short order,” Grassley said. […]
Celebrating 35 years of USB with Phillip Good
In this week’s checkoff chat, we’re looking back at 35 years of building demand and new opportunities for soybean farmers. Listen as we talk with Phillip Good about farmer-led investments […]
More unseasonably cool weather ahead for the Heartland; wet in the southern, eastern U.S.
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures across the eastern half of the country, excluding eastern New England, peninsular Florida, and southern Texas. […]
Dairy farmer survey shows concerns about farm data use
A recent survey by a dairy producers’ group shows farmers want to know how their farm data is used by processors and others in the supply chain. Sherry Bunting with […]
Some ag groups say skinny farm bill a good start
The president of the National Farmers Union says passage of the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 out the U.S. House is a needed step towards added certainty […]
Ag leaders say farm bill urgency needs to continue in the U.S. Senate
The National Potato Council Executive Director says farmers need the momentum to pass a new farm bill in Congress to continue. Kam Quarles tells Brownfield, “I think we’ve got a lot […]
Cattle futures mixed heading into Friday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed adjusting spreads and feeders were higher on the lower move in corn. June live cattle closed $1.25 lower at $254 and […]