As the Trump administration continues to negotiate trade deals, it could be several months or years before they are completed. Jay Rempe with Rolling Prairie Economics says that creates uncertainty and added volatility. “We’re already seeing that, I think, show up and not only in the ag economy or some of the ag economy numbers…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices higher again Friday
Cash dairy prices were all higher for a second straight day Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0175 at $0.52. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0050 at $1.76. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.76 to $1.7650. Cheese barrels were up $0.02 at $1.7550. Two sales were…… Continue Reading
Chinese phosphate exports down
The vice president of fertilizer with Stone X says farmers need to keep an eye on the phosphate market. Josh Linville says China, the world’s largest phosphate exporter, has dramatically decreased exports in 2025. “Q1 is typically a low export period as they focus on their own spring demands, but this year is well below…… Continue Reading
Minnesota Biofuels Association refutes claim E15 could drive summer gas prices higher
The Minnesota Biofuels Association is refuting a recent newspaper article critical of ethanol. Executive director Brian Werner tells Brownfield a Minneapolis Star Tribune story featuring the state’s largest oil refiner Flint Hills claimed consumers could pay more at the pump this summer because of a patchwork federal approach to E15. “And the headline said “Gas…… Continue Reading
Minnesota Cattlemen Summer Beef Tour
Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp will attend the Minnesota Cattlemen Summer Beef Tour The post Minnesota Cattlemen Summer Beef Tour appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Impressive planting pace in west central Illinois
An agronomist with Bayer says planting progress in his area has been impressive. “I would say planting progress is near record pace.” Lance Tarochione, who covers west central Illinois, says many farmers have taken full opportunity of good early season planting conditions. “We’ve missed a lot of rains when they were forecasted that have enabled…… Continue Reading
FFA allows members to explore careers in ag
Photo by Brownfield’s Erin Anderson. Left: Mary Helber, Right: Jaden Holdren. Members of the Zane Trace FFA chapter are exploring careers in ag during this week’s Ohio FFA State Convention. Mary Helber says the organization’s Career Development Events (CDE) and Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) are a way for members to learn more about the ag…… Continue Reading
May is an ideal time to evaluate grazing management
An extension forage systems specialist says now is a good time for producers to evaluate their grazing management strategies. Daren Redfearn with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says planning ahead could help avoid overgrazing. “When we do have limited moisture, there are some leaves available to the plant that have energy for leaf growth. If…… Continue Reading
SAF dubbed “synthetic” aviation fuel by Trump administration
The Trump administration now refers to sustainable aviation fuel as synthetic aviation fuel. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper suggests the terminology change probably doesn’t mean that much. “I don’t know that it matters all that much what you call it. I think the aviation fuel market is global in scope, so whatever you call…… Continue Reading
Moisture concerns as Nebraska farmer wraps up planting
A south-central Nebraska farmer is concerned about moisture as he wraps up planting. Grady Johnson grows corn and soybeans near Holdrege. “We’ve been dry (and) fortunate to have center pivot irrigation to help get some moisture in the ground before planting. Luckily we’ve caught some good timely rains here, but we should be wrapped up…… Continue Reading
