EPA updates its herbicide strategy
The Environmental Protection Agency has updated its herbicide strategy and an ag policy specialist says the update is more workable than the draft. The EPA released a draft herbicide strategy […]
Rainfall slows planting progress for many in Indiana
A technical agronomist based in central Indiana says the wet spring has prevented many farmers in his area from getting a good start on planting. David Cosgray with DEKALB/Asgrow says […]
A more permanent year-round E15 fix needed
The CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association says he’s glad to see EPA issue the emergency waiver for E15, but he’d like to see permanent year-round E15 sales. Geoff Cooper […]
E15 Waiver allows supply chain to adjust in nick of time
An ethanol producer says the EPA’s summertime waiver allowing the sale of E15 fuel is very welcome, but knowing sooner would have been better for the fuels industry and consumers. […]
A shift in crop management as more soybeans are planted earlier
A rice extension educator says the shift to earlier planted soybeans has impacted how rice and other crops are managed in Arkansas. Jarrod Hardke with the University of Arkansas says […]
HPAI dairy cattle cases dwindling?
Reports of highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy cattle have slowed. But Director of Public Policy Stephanie McBath with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture says officials have […]
Summertime waiver for E15 good for consumers and for Indiana farmers
Consumers will have uninterrupted access to E15 following the Environmental Protection Agency’s emergency waiver allowing summertime sales. Steve Howell, the senior director of industry affairs with the Indiana Corn Growers […]
Minnesota farmer on thinning margins: “I’ll do whatever I can to get the bushels”
A southern Minnesota corn and soybean farmer suggests profitability is found in production. Tim Waibel of Courtland says margins are tight because of high input costs and softening commodity prices. […]
Variable soils driving planting progress
A Michigan agronomist says soil moisture levels are driving where farmers have been able make progress on spring fieldwork. Helena’s Ben Wilson tells Brownfield, “We’ve certainly got more rain on […]
EPA issues emergency E15 waiver for summer
The Environmental Protection Agency is issuing an emergency waiver to allow E15 to be sold this summer. The waiver will go into effect May 1 so retail stations can start […]
