Many ag and biofuel stakeholders concerned about the farm economy are urging the administration to expand the use of low-carbon fuels. Tom Buis with the American Carbon Alliance says growth in the ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel markets would boost demand for corn and soybeans. “What we’re seeing is sort of a real nightmare occurring.…… Continue Reading
Delayed October WASDE report could have far reaching impacts for U.S. agriculture
An ag economist at the University of Kentucky says a lack of updated information from the October supply and demand report could have far reaching impacts for U.S. agriculture in 2026. Grant Gardner says the ag industry is currently relying on private estimates for supply levels. “Each of these private estimates are going to collect yield data…… Continue Reading
Despite tight margins, some farmers see fungicide as key to crop protection
Some Illinois farmers are happy about their decision to use fungicides on their corn crop this year. Ken Franklin, who farms in Christian County in the central part of the state, says diseases like southern rust and tar spot were widespread and affected yields. “Tar spot came on maybe a little bit late.” He says,…… Continue Reading
Cybersecurity in the Country: Why Even Rural Folks Need to Lock Their Digital Doors
Commentary. It might not come up much at the grain elevator or after church potlucks, but it is something all of us who live out here where the pavement ends need to embrace: cybersecurity. I know what you might be thinking — “I don’t bank online, I don’t shop online, and the Wi-Fi barely works…… Continue Reading
Corn yields holding strong as central Missouri farmers resume harvest
Two farmers in central Missouri have resumed harvest following a slight rain delay. Nathan Alpers in Cooper County tells Brownfield he’s been working on corn. “I can’t complain about the corn quality or the yields.” Jay Schutte, who farms in Audrain County, is waiting to start corn harvest. “I think we’re going to have probably…… Continue Reading
Farmers feeling the pinch as U.S.-China trade uncertainty persists
A market analyst says the recent back-and-forth between the U.S. and China is getting frustrating. Garrett Toay with Ag Trader Talk says “this whole trade war is frustrating, because farmers are already pinched because of high input prices. But it’s an opportunity missed, because prices, in theory, should be higher than where they are now.”…… Continue Reading
Applications now being accepted for Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinary Program
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is now accepting scholarship applications designed to help increase the number of rural veterinarians. The Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinarian Program provides financial assistance and hands-on learning experiences for students pursuing a degree in animal science or veterinary science. Twenty incoming college freshmen will receive the Nebraska Production Agriculture Health Scholarship to…… Continue Reading
Focusing on the spread of HPAI
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been a challenge for the egg and poultry industry for more than a decade and a task force is working to better understand how its spread. Mickey Rubin, vice president of research for the American Egg Board says one thing that has changed in the last 10 years is how…… Continue Reading
Feenstra says partial shutdown hurting farmers, stalling farm bill progress
A U.S. Representative from Iowa says the partial government shutdown could linger for an extended period of time. “We had a big conference call Tuesday morning. There’s no end in sight,” said Republican Randy Feenstra. Feenstra tells Brownfield farmers will continue to be directly impacted. “I just tell you how awful it is for our…… Continue Reading
China exempts ag products from new port fees in trade war move
A commodities consultant says there’s been some good news in the ongoing U.S. / China trade war. Karl Setzer, partner at Consus Ag Consulting, says both countries have instituted new fees on container vessels unloading at each other’s ports; however, “China exempted ag products. Now we know it’s China, that can change at the drop…… Continue Reading
