Sen. Ricketts sees bright future for U.S. ethanol
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts says the ethanol industry has a strong future. During a recent press call, he said the Trump administration has made biofuels a priority. “Our ag secretary, […]
Strong stands in southeastern South Dakota
A South Dakota farmer says there were some planting delays on his family’s operation this year. Darren Hefty farms near Sioux Falls and says some widespread rains occurred during April. […]
Water quality efforts continue in Iowa
Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says water quality continues to be a major focus in the state. He tells Brownfield the state has been restoring some abandoned coal mine properties. […]
Accurate forecasts vital for farmers
An agronomist with Bayer says accurate weather forecasts are vital for modern agriculture. Lance Tarochione, who covers west central Illinois, says farmers rely on weather data, especially during planting season. […]
2025 broiler placements stay ahead of 2024
There were minimal changes to broiler sets and placements over the past week. The USDA says 249.275 million broiler-type chicks were set into incubation, down 225,000 on the week, but […]
Policy uncertainty creating some SAF challenges
Photo by Brownfield’s Erin Anderson. A lack of policy for sustainable aviation fuel has created some industry challenges. David Cobb with Clean Fuels Alliance America says SAF production is taking […]
Ethanol production, supply down on week, up on year
U.S. ethanol production trickled lower last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says the average daily output of 1.02 million barrels a day was down 20,000 on the week, but […]
“Million dollar” rain brings some relief to ranchers in Nebraska
A rancher in the Nebraska Sandhills says recent moisture has brought significant relief to drought conditions. “It was just about the perfect rain. I couldn’t have asked for a better […]
Nebraska farmer eyeing the finish line for planting
An east central Nebraska farmer says it’s been an unusually quick planting season. Chris Clausen of Schuyler tells Brownfield it’s been warm and dry. “Corn is probably 80 to 85 […]
On-farm poultry processing bill advancing in Illinois
The deputy director of the Illinois Stewardship Alliance says a proposal gaining momentum in the state legislature would expand on-farm processing exemptions for poultry producers. Liz Rupel tells Brownfield it […]