Lindberg stresses importance of USMCA review process
The USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says the administration is taking the USMCA review process very seriously. Luke Lindberg tells Brownfield, “The review process is a […]
Midwestern drought expected to linger
The lingering drought continues to cause challenges for some Midwestern farmers. “Most years well have some springs running or tile outlets where we can get water in winter, but this […]
Ethanol production, stocks, exports dip from previous week
U.S. ethanol production saw some weather impact last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol production averaged 1.114 million barrels day, down 5,000 on the week as bitterly cold […]
Ethanol supporters hope President Trump can break E15 gridlock
Ethanol supporters say the current push for year-round E15 might be the best chance in years to settle the issue permanently. “I think it’s going to take leadership from President […]
OMB review complete, 45Z tax credit guidance could be imminent
Further guidance on the 45Z tax credit could come early this summer. American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings says the White House Office of Management and Budget has indicated […]
Phosphate prices expected to remain elevated in 2026
Phosphate fertilizer prices are not expected to come down in 2026. Samuel Taylor, senior farm inputs analyst with Rabobank, says the Trump administration’s tariffs are keeping phosphate prices elevated. “From […]
Iowa Cattlemen’s Association pushes for farm bill with strong conservation, grazing provisions
The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association would like to Congress to pass a new farm bill as soon as possible. ICA director of government relations Kelli Klink says the Conservation Title was […]
Trump pledges to sign E15 legislation in Iowa remarks
President Trump says he’s ready to sign legislation that would allow year-round sales of E15 fuel. “I will sign it without delay,” the president said Tuesday afternoon during a speech […]
Fungicide Planning and Management
In this episode of Managing for Profit, learn about the importance of fungicide planning and management. Indiana-based Channel Technical Agronomist Brian Denning discusses how fungicide applications can be part of […]
Unseasonably cold much of the Corn Belt, southern U.S.; temps moderating on the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, frigid, breezy conditions are maintaining stress on livestock. In the eastern Corn Belt, Wednesday morning’s minimum temperatures fell to 0°F as far south as the Ohio […]