Veterans IN Farming: Indiana program connecting service members to careers in ag
A Hancock County, Indiana farmer is working with veterans across the state to help them find careers in agriculture. Retired Army colonel Joe Ricker tells Brownfield, “A lot of the aspects […]
New legislation targets plant-based infrastructure, offers tax incentives for growth
A bill that would provide incentives for infrastructure development in the plant-based products industry has been introduced in the U.S. House. Bill co-author Nikki Budzinski says investments in the biomanufacturing […]
RVOs set to launch next biofuels boom
A professor of agricultural economics with the University of Illinois says recently announced Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) from the U.S. EPA stand to dramatically impact domestic soybean demand. Scott Irwin […]
Hinson pushes E15 expansion to ease fuel costs for farmers, consumers
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says farmers and consumers need relief from higher fuel prices. “The cost of living is way too high,” she said Tuesday. “We know families are getting […]
Kansas farmers report freeze damage, early drought stress on wheat crop
A pair of Kansas farmers say weather conditions are already taking a toll on this year’s winter wheat crop. Ben Bellar, in the southeast part of the state, says some […]
Cheers to another year in Farm Radio
As April 1 rolls around each year, I’m mentally transported back to 1985 when I went from student teaching in a high school ag classroom to work at a local […]
Minnesota farmer plants first oat crop amid new milling opportunity
Oat seeding is underway in south-central Minnesota. Good Thunder area farmer Sam Ziegler tells Brownfield he used a high-speed disc on corn stubble last fall in preparation for his first […]
Ethanol production, supply dip as weekly demand looks mostly positive
U.S. ethanol production and stocks both shrank over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production 1.075 million barrels per day, the lowest in about two months and […]
USDA forecasts more cotton acres as prices rise—but drought could affect the crop
The USDA says there will be an increase in cotton plantings this spring, higher than some were expecting. Jody Campiche with the National Cotton Council says a boost in cotton […]
Iowa ag secretary warns of “death by a thousand cuts” for farmers
Iowa’s Ag Secretary has been traveling the state visiting with farmers and says one word captures how many are feeling. “Well concern, absolutely.” Mike Naig tells Brownfield fuel and fertilizer […]