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Ohio agronomist says early-season management could help drive 2026 crop returns
An Ohio-based field agronomist says early-season crop management could help farmers maximize profitability in 2026. Matt Hutcheson with Seed Consultants says ground conditions are slowly improving. “We want to make
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 1, 2026
May corn $4.54 and 1/4, down 3 and 1/2 centsMay soybeans $11.68 and 1/2, down 1 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal $318.20, up $1.80May soybean oil 67.11, down 177 pointsMay
BASF unveils ‘Circalo’ platform to connect farm data to low-carbon fuel markets
BASF has launched a new platform designed to help farmers, agronomists, and ethanol producers better manage carbon intensity scores tied to the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit. BASF’s
MO state climatologist: recent rains help drought, but more needed for full recovery
The state climatologist with University of Missouri Extension says recent, widespread rains will help improve drought conditions, but it won’t be enough for all areas of Missouri to recover. Zach
Sioux City police say teens riding motorbikes caused problems on Morningside campus
Sioux City police have identified three marauding motorbike teens who’ve been causing problems on the Morningside University campus. Sergeant Tom Gill says they’ve gotten several reports of masked teens riding
Wisconsin passes manure-based fertilizer law
Wisconsin has a new law that streamlines certain fertilizer regulations. Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 78 into law, modifying requirements for the distribution and labelling of manure-based compost soil and
Veterans IN Farming: Indiana program connecting service members to careers in ag
A Hancock County, Indiana farmer is working with veterans across the state to help them find careers in agriculture. Retired Army colonel Joe Ricker tells Brownfield, “A lot of the aspects
New legislation targets plant-based infrastructure, offers tax incentives for growth
A bill that would provide incentives for infrastructure development in the plant-based products industry has been introduced in the U.S. House. Bill co-author Nikki Budzinski says investments in the biomanufacturing
RVOs set to launch next biofuels boom
A professor of agricultural economics with the University of Illinois says recently announced Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) from the U.S. EPA stand to dramatically impact domestic soybean demand. Scott Irwin
Iowa closer to a 60 mph speed limit on two-lane highways
The 55 mile an hour speed limit on two-lane state highways would be raised to 60 under a bill that’s won House approval. House Speaker Pat Grassley says it got