EPA trying to “put Humpty Dumpty back together again” with new RFS proposal
The EPA has proposed a supplemental rule to address outstanding small refinery exemptions. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield the agency is trying to clean up unresolved issues […]
Kansas farmer harvesting record corn, sorghum
Harvest is in full swing for south-central Kansas farmer Craig Meeker. “My corn is probably the best crop across the farm that I’ve ever raised.” He says he has high […]
Ohio farmers face potential standability issues after early season weather extremes
An Ohio-based agronomist says early season weather challenges could impact corn standability this fall. Mitch Greve with Channel Seed says stalk quality could be an issue for areas that have […]
Factors impacting farm growth
Nearly 50 percent of farms say they expect to grow over the next five years. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Purdue University’s Michael Langemeier breaks down the factors […]
Late-summer warmth continues; a trend back towards drier weather for parts of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the northern Plains and upper Great Lakes region having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusually warm weather. […]
The correlation between consumer demand and cattle prices
Did you know that consumer demand for beef in the retail space has a direct and often significant impact on cattle prices? University of Tennessee ag economist Charley Martinez says, […]
Minnesota farmers urged to watch for Palmer amaranth during harvest
Minnesota farmers are encouraged to keep an eye out for Palmer amaranth during harvest. University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Liz Stahl says the state has done a good job […]
USDA Under Secretaries await Senate approval
The U.S. Senate is expected to consider the nominations of three USDA Under Secretaries and others awaiting approval later this week. The USDA nominees include Dudley Hoskins as the Under […]
Soybeans, corn up on short covering, watching yield results
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. 5% of the crop is harvested, and near-term conditions look mostly favorable for activity. The USDA’s next production estimate is set […]
Cattle futures turn lower
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on profit-taking, and ahead of the week’s business and Friday’s On Feed report from the USDA. October live cattle […]