U.S. ethanol exports surged from February to March. The Renewable Fuels Association says ethanol exports of 195.8 million gallons were up 41% on the month and 23% on the year. Canada claimed the top spot for the fourth year in a row, taking in a six month high, followed by the United Kingdom, the European…… Continue Reading
State senator says water task force good news for future of water in Nebraska
A Nebraska state senator says a new water task force could play a key role in addressing the state’s nitrate contamination issue. Tom Brandt, a farmer from Plymouth, tells Brownfield, “We have a tremendous problem of nitrates from one end of the state to the other. We need to identify what the problem is, identify…… Continue Reading
Far-reaching concerns from USDA cuts
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins has confirmed more than 15,000 employees are taking a buyout from the USDA and the president of the National Farmers Union says it’s alarming. Rob Larew says the USDA’s efforts to root out waste, fraud and abuse are admirable – but the move is already impacting producers at a local level.…… Continue Reading
A critical point in the fight against New World screwworm
The head lobbyist with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the U.S. is at a critical point in the fight against New World screwworm. Ethan Lane with NCBA says the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has resumed its eradication efforts. “In central Mexico, APHIS believes that really is the last chance we have…… Continue Reading
Tariff confusion impacting already high fertilizer prices
The vice president of fertilizer with Stone X Group says the Trump administration’s tariffs are impacting fertilizer markets. Josh Linville tells Brownfield, “A lot of confusion.” He says, “Are they going to be in place? Are they not going to be in place? What’s the tariff rate going to be? Is it going to include…… Continue Reading
National 4-H Council Roth Scholar develops first Ohio 4-H Wargame
Photo contributed by Ohio State CFAES. Ohio 4-H members are gaining leadership skills by solving problems in agriculture through real-world experiences. Geauga County 4-H member Campbell Reese developed the first Ohio 4-H Wargame for her capstone project for the National 4-H Council’s Roth Leadership Academy. “There were 25 individuals from across the country, five from Ohio,…… Continue Reading
Illinois farmer says 2025 planting season off to strong start
A central Illinois farmer says his early planted crops are off to a strong start. John Klemm, who farms in DeWitt County, says it was a productive April. “We were able to get in the field in good time in early April and we’ve got a lot done.” He says, “We got most of our…… Continue Reading
Congress looking at pieces of farm bill in reconciliation package
Congress is considering putting parts of a new farm bill in its budget reconciliation package. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says those pieces include the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Title One commodity support programs. “It’s still unclear whether these farm bill components can pass the Byrd Rule. However if there is a change to the…… Continue Reading
Supporting Nebraska’s Agricultural Economic Development through Public Power
Nebraska is consistently ranked among the top five agricultural-producing states in the nation. NPPD and its public power utilities are supporting agricultural economic development across the Cornhusker State. Learn more about NPPD’s efforts in this episode. The post Supporting Nebraska’s Agricultural Economic Development through Public Power appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Drought causing some irrigation to begin in Nebraska
A northeast Nebraska farmer and cattle producer says on-going drought conditions are starting to intensify due to lack of timely rains. “(We) got a total of .35 of rain all of April.” Anne Meis tells Brownfield she’s started pivot irrigation already to help the crop emerge since there is a significant lack of topsoil moisture.…… Continue Reading
