Solar fuels nearly entire farm for southern Minnesota producer
A farmer in southeastern Minnesota is harnessing the power of the sun. Dale Stevermer grows corn, soybeans, oats, and has a 2,000 head custom finishing hog operation near Easton. He […]
Ag economist: year-round E15 approval first step in expanding corn biofuels market
Ag economist Scott Irwin with the University of Illinois says passing legislation for year-round E15 is just one of several hurdles to overcome in expanding the corn-based biofuels market. “It’s […]
Cotton, ending stocks see month-to-month gains
The USDA increased its domestic cotton and rice ending stocks estimates. U.S. cotton ending stocks are now seen at 4.4 million bales, up 200,000 from January due to a cut […]
MSU anaerobic digestion expert weighs in on USDA funding pause
The USDA’s Rural Business-Cooperative Services administrator has paused biodigester and controlled environmental agriculture project approvals as part of an internal review. Michigan State University Anaerobic Digestion Research and Education Center […]
Used machinery prices stabilize as auction demand stays strong
An auction specialist says used machinery demand remains strong. Sam Harper, an associate broker and equipment independent sales rep with Big Iron Auctions, says low commodity prices haven’t slowed down […]
Infrastructure investments key as soybean meal exports surge
An ag trade specialist says exports of U.S. soybean meal have been significantly increasing. Matt Herman, chief officer of demand and advocacy with the Iowa Soybean Association, says while whole-soybean […]
Merchandiser sees long-term corn risks despite quiet WASDE
A grain merchandiser says the latest USDA supply and demand report didn’t include any surprises. Matthew Burkey with Nebraska-based Ag Valley Coop says no news is good news right now. […]
Deadline approaching for Iowa farmers to file land leases under state ag landlord lien law
The associate attorney at Ag and Business Legal Strategies says Iowa farmers should act soon to finalize their land leases ahead of the 2026 crop year. Austin Peiffer tells Brownfield, “You […]
Soil health practices benefitting beef producers
Some cattle producers are increasing profits by focusing on soil health. Ted Krauskopf custom grazes cattle on a few hundred acres in Madison County, Illinois. “I actually think of it […]
Oklahoma producer develops creative partnership model to help bring the next generation into cattle production
An Oklahoma cow/calf producer says it’s critical for the ag sector to invest in the next generation of farmers and ranchers. Kelli Payne says it’s time to stop just talking […]