Pipeline veto draws mixed landowner reactions
Farmers and landowners in Iowa have had mixed reactions to Governor Kim Reynolds’ veto of a bill that would have limited the use of eminent domain for carbon pipelines. “Eminent […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 12, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.38 and 1/2, up 1 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.42 and 1/4, down 8 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $294.50, up 30 […]
SAF tax credit, digester bills pass committees
Michigan lawmakers have moved forward with bills that could benefit crop and livestock farmers in the state. A bipartisan sustainable aviation fuel tax credit program was passed unanimously this week […]
Ethanol industry continues developing carbon credits for farmers
The CEO of the American Coalition for Ethanol says the industry is continuing to develop programs that reward farmers for adopting climate smart ag practices. Brian Jennings says there’s significant […]
Iowa farmer utilizes virtual fencing
An Iowa farmer says virtual fencing has helped manage his operation more efficiently. Adam Ledvina (lead-veen-uh) uses Nofence for his 1,000 head of goats. He tells Brownfield it has been […]
Bessent commits to a robust 45Z tax credit
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent took questions on tax provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act as he met with the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday. The House’s version […]
Farm Bureau continues push for milk check transparency
New federal milk marketing order rules are in place, but the battle to improve milk check transparency continues. American Farm Bureau Federation economist Danny Munch tells Brownfield some milk check […]
Cotton ending stocks down, rice mixed
The USDA expects tighter old and new crop domestic cotton supplies. The old crop cotton carryout was cut 400,000 bales to 4.4 million on an increase for exports, with new […]
South American wheat millers visit Ohio for U.S. Wheat Associates industry tour
Photo by Brownfield’s Erin Anderson. A northeast Ohio farmer says a recent South American trade mission was an opportunity to grow demand for Ohio wheat. Owen Niese hosted the program […]
Yes, tar spot already
A plant disease researcher says conditions are right for early corn tar spot infections. Dr. Damon Smith with the University of Wisconsin says, “A couple of my colleagues have already […]