MAHA and production agriculture at crossroads
The Make America Healthy Again movement and production agriculture may be at a pivotal crossroads. Alexandra Dunn, president and CEO of CropLife America, says the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s approval […]
NCGA says year-round E15 left out of congressional package
The National Corn Growers Association says it’s disappointed that legislation authorizing a higher blend of ethanol wasn’t included in the latest round of Congressional spending bills. Lesly McNitt, vice president […]
Rise in high-blend biofuel use in modern equipment
The director of market development with Missouri Soybeans says more companies are using higher blend renewable fuels in equipment. Matt Amick tells Brownfield several engine manufacturers are using up to […]
IPPA’s Frazer says producer morale strong amid profitable stretch
The new president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association says the pork industry should capitalize on the current era of profitability. Dean Frazer tells Brownfield the morale of U.S. pork […]
Fordyce optimistic about timeline for farmer assistance
The USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation says the department is on track to deliver relief payments to row crop farmers next month. Richard Fordyce says he’s optimistic about […]
Corn leaders call E15 vote ‘now or never’ for farmers
An ag economist says the need for government payments will keep growing if policymakers don’t support avenues for new corn demand. Decision Innovation Solutions Chief Economist David Miller says corn […]
China meets initial soybean purchase commitment, economist warns uncertainty could continue to weigh on U.S. soybean farmers
An ag economist at Ohio State University says ongoing trade uncertainty with China continues to create volatility for U.S. soybean farmers. Ian Sheldon says additional unsold export volume could continue to […]
Minnesota Farm Bureau to continue tax and environmental push at Capital
Minnesota Farm Bureau plans to keep pushing on issues carrying over from last year’s legislative session. Director of public policy Loren Dower says MFBF is seeking additional provisions in the […]
Long-term optimism for commodity markets
An agricultural economist remains optimistic about the long-term future of commodities. “We may have a hard today, but hopefully that’ll yield easy tomorrows.” Erik Hoegemeyer, with Midland University, says low […]
U.S. biofuel growth could lift soy prices, reduce China dependence
The CEO of the Minnesota Soybean Processors says he’s optimistic new biofuels policy can grow U.S. soybean crush and help soybean farmers reduce their dependence on China. Jeramie Weller tells […]