Industry leaders say policy support key to growing Minnesota’s SAF market
Lawmakers in Minnesota are expected to revisit legislation that supports the advancement of sustainable aviation fuels. Minnesota Biofuels Association executive director Brian Werner tells Brownfield the state legislature failed to […]
Trade tensions with China open new markets for U.S. soybeans, economist says
An extension ag economist says a positive of trade disruptions with China has been growth in other markets for U.S. soybeans. Chad Hart with Iowa State University tells Brownfield sales […]
Slow pace of soybean shipments to China raises concerns
A market analyst says there are several questions about the pace of U.S. soybean purchases and deliveries to China. “It’s probably going to be a slow walk instead of […]
Missouri Farm Bureau President Discusses MOFB Health Plans
Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins joins us to talk about Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) Health Plans and what they mean for Farm Bureau members across the state. Hawkins emphasizes […]
Ag law expert: smart tax planning can reduce risk
A tax policy specialist says tax planning should be part of any farmer’s risk management strategy. Roger McEowen is an ag law professor at the Washburn University School of Law […]
Analyst watches China soybean buying pace as deadline extension looms
A market analyst says he’s closely monitoring Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans on the daily wire. Tanner Ehmke with CoBank says China has a tight window to fulfill its commitment […]
Farmer’s Union calls for better policy, stronger antitrust enforcement
A National Farmers Union leader says the twelve-billion dollar Farmer Bridge Assistance Program will help, but it’s not the solution to the real problem. Vice President of Advocacy Mike Stranz […]
Some advice for beginning farmers
Beginning farmers and young men and women that grew up on the farm but are venturing out on their own have challenges to overcome, from finding a farm to buy […]
Soybeans, corn, and wheat higher Monday
Soybeans were higher on technical buying Monday with January contracts up 4 cents at $10.52 and ¼. The USDA announced private exporters reported a sale of 12.1 million bushels of […]
China demand offers optimism as Iowa farmer maintains crop rotation
A north Iowa farmer does not anticipate major changes to his crop rotation in 2026. Brent Renner grows corn and soybeans near Klemme. “I don’t know that (the current economics) […]