Support your local volunteer firefighters
Commentary. I talk a lot about the importance of community in this column. As destructive storms moved through the heartland, neighbors came together to help pick up the pieces and […]
High water continues to impact Ohio River valley barge traffic
The movement of products and commodities by barge remains a challenge on the Ohio River and its tributaries thanks to last week’s heavy rains. Kyler Davis is with the Army […]
45Z comment period ends Thursday
A former president of the National Corn Growers Association says producers still have time to comment on proposed regulations for the 45Z clean fuel production credit. Kevin Ross, who also […]
One of Nebraska’s oldest ranches on the market at $50 million
One of Nebraska’s largest and most historic cattle ranches is up for sale with a list price of $50 million. The Metgzer Ranch, located in Cherry County in the heart […]
Markets continue to navigate trade uncertainty
A livestock economist says the markets are stuck navigating a lot of uncertainty amid ongoing tariff discussions. Mississippi State University’s Josh Maples says, “Volatility is the absolute driver right now.” […]
Could Eastern Corn Belt rain change planting intentions?
An ag economist says he doesn’t expect farmers in the Eastern Corn Belt to shift their planting intentions following the recent flooding. Ben Brown is with the University of Missouri. […]
Iowa farmer calls for quick de-escalation of U.S.-China trade war
Trade tensions continue to escalate between the U.S. and China, and an eastern Iowa farmer says he’s concerned about the impact on producers. Dave Walton tells Brownfield China is the […]
Declining farmer sentiment results from ag export concerns
An ag economist says producers are expressing more concern about the future of U.S. ag exports in the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. In this episode of Managing […]
Soy could become balancing strategy in tariff talks
The head of the U.S. Soybean Export Council says he remains optimistic soybean farmers could benefit from countries reworking their trade relationships. Jim Sutter tells Brownfield, “Buying soy, something they […]
Scattered showers return to parts of the Corn Belt; ongoing flooding Ohio Valley, southward
Across the Corn Belt, significant lowland and river flooding continues from southeastern Missouri into southwestern Ohio. The Ohio River at Cincinnati crested overnight 8.79 feet above flood stage—the highest level […]