Iowa fields turning green as cover crop season kicks into gear
Cover crops are growing as temperatures warm throughout the Midwest. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe covers southeast and east central Iowa and says fields are beginning to green […]
“Something always comes through”: Minnesota producer battles ongoing swine diseases
A pig farmer from southern Minnesota says disease pressure continues to be a challenge. Sam Ziegler is a contract grower in Blue Earth County. “Different strains of viruses, PRRS or […]
Axiota Animal Health to base global operations in Kansas
A biomanufacturing company focused on cattle health is moving its global headquarters to the Great Plains. Axiota Animal Health recently announced it will name its Wamego, Kansas, research and development […]
Texas cattle producer says protecting the U.S. cattle herd is top priority as USDA weighs reopening border to Mexican cattle
A cow-calf operator in southeast Texas says when it comes to resuming live cattle imports from Mexico protecting the health of the U.S. cattle herd is the top priority. Stephen […]
Erratic spring weather keeps northern Iowa growers guessing
It’s been a start and stop beginning to spring for northern Iowa farmer Brandon Fonken. “Mother nature can’t make up its mind what it wants to do. We had a […]
Some farmers making late seed decisions amid global uncertainty
A Stine Seed Company representative says some farmers are still making planting decisions due to geopolitical uncertainty. David Thompson, Stine’s director of brand strategy, tells Brownfield, “Fertilizer prices are weighing […]
Dairy markets end week higher
The dairy markets closed out the short trading week with higher prices. Katie Burgess with Ever.ag tells Brownfield a couple of products showed signs of strength Thursday. “On Thursday, we […]
Farmers, consumers could benefit from year-round E15, CHS CEO says
The CEO of the nation’s largest farmer-owned cooperative sees farmers and consumers benefiting if Congress can pass year-round nationwide E15. Jay Debertin with CHS says access to higher ethanol blends […]
Feenstra highlights economic impact of growing biofuel markets
A U.S. Congressman is encouraged by recent progress on biofuels policy. Iowa Republican Randy Feenstra tells Brownfield the Renewable Volume Obligations announced by the EPA send a strong signal to […]
RFA: February ethanol exports up sharply on year
The U.S. exported 209.9 million gallons of ethanol during February. The Renewable Fuels Association says that was down 1% on the month, but up 36% on the year, with more […]